British detectives have seized $22.25 million from operators of an international cryptocurrency scam. Among the items seized was a USB stick containing ethereum worth $9.5 million. The police are now attempting to contact the victims of this scam to return…
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KYC Will Not Protect Us, Bitcoin And Encryption Will
As regulators attempt to institute KYC and AML rules at the peril of our personal data, Bitcoin and encryption offer salvation. Our world is filled with atrocious threats, crimes and violence. Human trafficking, child abuse, state-sponsored violence, terrorism and a…
Bullish Ethereum traders can place risk-averse bets with this options strategy
Traders who believe ETH will reach $5,000 can use this low-risk options strategy to cast a long bullish bet. Being bullish on Ether (ETH) has paid off recently because the token gained 60% in the last 30 days. The spectacular…
Does Jack Dorsey Support Voluntaryism? Twitter CEO Shares Murray Rothbard’s Book ‘Anatomy of the State’
Ever since the CEO of Twitter and Square, Jack Dorsey, started appreciating the crypto asset bitcoin, crypto enthusiasts have been following his coattails. However, there are very mixed views about Dorsey because while some people adore him, others are skeptical…
Infrastructure bill passes, Coinbase posts $1.6 billion in Q2 profit, $600 million stolen in DeFi hack: Hodler’s Digest, Aug.8-14
Coming every Saturday, Hodlers Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more a week on Cointelegraph in one link.…
Wealth managers gain exposure to Bitcoin via Grayscale, according to new SEC filings
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which trades under the ticker symbol GBTC, is being snatched up by institutional managers looking for more traditional exposure to digital assets. New filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, reveal that…
Dionne Warwick to Headline DOGE-Themed Festival Dogepalooza 2021
While dogecoin fans saw the first crypto-scented Dogecan body spray made by Axe, Oscar Mayer’s 10-pack of dogecoin branded weenies, and an augmented reality game called Dogemon Go, supporters now have the opportunity to attend a DOGE-centric festival called “Dogepalooza.”…
British Court Orders Binance to Identify and Freeze Hackers’ Accounts After a User Claims Funds Stolen
A U.K. judge has reportedly ordered cryptocurrency exchange Binance to identify hackers and freeze their accounts after one of its users claimed to be the victim of a $2.6 million hack. Binance Ordered to Help Recover Funds Allegedly Stolen in…
Vietnam leads crypto adoption in Finder’s 27-country survey
Financial product comparison website Finder.com has released its latest crypto report, where it evaluated adoption trends across 27 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Emerging economies like Vietnam, India and Indonesia are leading the charge when it comes to…
The Crypto Economy’s Biggest 12-Month Gainers Outshined Bitcoin and Ethereum by a Long Shot
2021 has been an incredible year for bitcoin, ethereum, and a great number of the world’s most popular digital assets. While bitcoin has gained around 300% during the last 12 months and ethereum has risen by 630%, a large swathe…