Global banking giant Deutsche Bank expects governments to start regulating Bitcoin by the end of 2021.
Buyer of Beeple’s $69M NFT on Christie’s discloses identity
MetaKovan, the pseudonymous founder of NFT fund Metapurse and buyer of Beeple’s $69 million NFT, has revealed himself.
Fireblocks crypto startup raises $133M in funding round with BNY Mellon
BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, continues to aggressively invest in the digital asset industry.
Pakistani province to pilot crypto mining farms
The Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will build two pilot cryptocurrency mining firms as part of a new state policy.
Putin issues orders to combat ‘illegal cross-border transfers’ of digital assets
Russia is apparently preparing to scrutinize cross-border cryptocurrency transactions for potential illegal activity.
EU securities regulator warns about risks of ‘non-regulated’ cryptos
The ESMA analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, highlighting the supposed risks linked to crypto investment.
EAEU unlikely to find common ground on crypto regulation, official says
The Eurasian Economic Union’s member states did not support an initiative to synchronize crypto regulations.
Belarus tech innovation zone may take on regulatory role for crypto business
The administration of Belarus Hi-Tech Park is the best authority to regulate the crypto market in the country, First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said.
European crypto company Bitpanda raises $170M
The funding round was led by Valar Ventures and partners from DST Global.
Signal encrypted messenger now accepts donations in Bitcoin
Encrypted messaging app Signal has started accepting donations in 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether.
India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies.
Electronic music pioneer Aphex Twin sells NFT for $127K in Ether
Aphex Twin has jumped on the NFT bandwagon by selling an audiovisual piece for nearly 72 Ether.
Chinese holding firm Ping An overtakes Tencent in blockchain patents race
Ant Group remains the world’s biggest blockchain patentee, while IBM is considered to be the most cited developer of patents in the industry.
SBI Holdings subsidiary continues XRP benefit program
SBI Holdings subsidiary Morningstar started its XRP shareholder benefits in 2019.