LocalBitcoins Transformed Crypto Finances in Venezuela—Now What?
The shutdown announcement on Thursday was just the final nail in a mostly closed coffin.
An Ode to LocalBitcoins (and a Lesson About Maintaining Bitcoin's Public Goods)
Thursday, storied peer-to-peer crypto exchange LocalBitcoins said it will wind down services due to financial pressure. The Helsinki-based firm was founded by Jeremias Kangas in 2012 and became a critical, if increasingly unused, part of the Bitcoin “cir
Venezuela's Crypto Regulator, Targeted with $5M Bounty, Removed and Arrested
Joselit Ramirez is out, Anabel Pereira Fernandez is in, as SUNACRIP is restructured by decree of President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela overhauls national crypto department
A new board headed by Anabel Pereira Fernández will lead the reorganization. The new team excludes Joselit Ramirez, who led the department since its inception in 2018 but was reportedly arrested on March 17 on corruption charges.
How Fiat Currency Crises Drive Nations Toward Cryptocurrencies
Countries like El Salvador, Iran, and Venezuela have turned to cryptocurrencies as fiats have experienced inflation and other troubles.
Not funny: Comedy club NFT debacle teaches lesson in transparency
What started with a comedy club would later become a notorious case of legal loopholes and frustration for the nonfungible token community.
Bitcoin sees new all-time highs in 3 countries as BTC price pokes $31K
Bitcoin price strength continues into a weekly close that analysis says should stay above $30,000.
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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF
ARK Invest filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in collaboration with 21Shares long before BlackRock did, and its application is reportedly first in line for the SEC’s approval.
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Dogecoin Whales Fill Up Their Bags As Price Rallies – How Much DOGE Did They Buy?
Interestingly, the price surge was on the back of increased activity from whales, as indicated by on-chain data. The increased activity led to an increased"/>
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Solana Surging Ahead Of Ethereum In This Particular Metric
Recent market dynamics have seen Solana struggling to break above the $200 mark. A notable bearish factor among these market fundamentals is the recent"/>
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DOGE Day Afternoon: Open Interest Breaks $2 Billion, Setting New Records
DOGE, the internet's favorite memecoin, is back in the spotlight. Recent data reveals a surge in futures market activity, coupled with bullish technical"/>
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12-Year Bitcoin Slumber Ends: Whales Signal Stormy Seas Ahead
The recent stratospheric rise of Bitcoin, reaching a new all-time high of $73,000, has sent ripples of excitement and trepidation through the crypto world."/>
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks To Dismiss Charges – Details
Co-founder of Tornado Cash Roman Storm has filed a motion to dismiss the charges levied against him by the US Department of Justice (DOJ)."/>
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7"/>
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Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services.
