Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently amassed a panoply of customer service complaints regarding account locking, hacking and even lost funds. A recent tweet by crypto analyst Kaleo garnered hundreds of comments from users all sharing stories of their unfavorable experiences with the exchange. This isn’t the first time the firm has received public backlash over …
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Proof-of-stake protocols were designed to encourage users to lock up their coins, but synthetic assets are circumventing that design to allow double-dipping in DeFi. One of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Asia, Tushar Aggarwal wears many hats: He started the crypto podcast Decrypt Asia, works as a venture scout with LuneX Ventures, and runs Persistence, …
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The crisis in Afghanistan is making headlines all over the world as the situation tends to worsen everyday. In the face of uncertainty and economic crisis, the crypto investors in Afghanistan are facing an acute problem even with the investments being made in cryptocurrencies. The country is ravaged by the sudden and dreadful takeover by …
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Altcoin Daily host Aaron Arnold is listing seven cryptocurrencies that he expects to rally. The cryptocurrency influencer tells his 947,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum (ETH) is one of the digital assets that is “about to pop.” ADVERTISEMENT Aaron argues that Ethereum’s ecosystem is thriving and that the asset is undergoing a supply shock as …
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Cardano (ADA) appears to be heading toward a new record high as its downside move takes the shape of a bull flag. In detail, the ADA/USD exchange rate plunged 16.91% to $2.47, but the pair’s decline came after a strong move higher, wherein it surged over 120% month-to-date to reach an all-time high of $2.97 on …
HUMAN Protocol is a blockchain infrastructure designed to decentralize human labor by supporting the growth of digital job marketplaces. After recently launching on the Ethereum mainnet, the protocol has now gained the capacity to fully automate the lifecycle of data labeling jobs, enabling the collaboration of humans and machines to create and complete a host …
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The Reserve Bank of India could commence preliminary central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials before the end of the year. Speaking to CNBC on Thursday, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said that the central bank was “being extremely careful” in its handling of a potential digital rupee even as its counterparts around the world are exploring …
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Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $47,000 on Friday as traders took no chances on the day of the United States Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole summit. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView End-of-month cold feet for Bitcoin traders Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD fluctuating in a range centered on $47,000 during Friday. The …
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American multinational investment bank and financial services company Morgan Stanley has been generously investing in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows. To feed its increasing appetite for crypto, the Wall Street giant opted for a “traditional investment vehicle” that enables investors to gain exposure …
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33 face heat in Korea over alleged $1.48 billion in crypto transfers Seoul’s Central Customs has prosecuted, fined, or is currently investigating 33 individuals who were allegedly involved in 1.69 trillion won ($1.48 billion) worth of illegal overseas cryptocurrency transactions in South Korea, The Korea Times reported today. 2 min read → Go to Source
Blockchain insights platform CryptoCompare is outlining what it sees as increased interest in Ethereum-based investment products. According to the firm’s new report, assets under management (AUM) of all investment products surged to $54.8 billion over the last 30 days, marking a growth of 57.3% despite an average weekly outflow of $22.5 million in the first …
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to criticism over The Cardano Foundation’s partnership with Confirm, saying it was necessary for adoption of ADA. The Cardano Foundation announced its partnership with the blockchain analytics provider on Aug. 24, which will see Confirm’s analytics being utilized to ensure compliance with frameworks such as the 6th Anti Money …
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Gold proponent and crypto skeptic Peter Schiff has been crowned the winner of a debate on whether gold is a superior store of value to Bitcoin. Schiff was facing off against Skybridge founder and former politician Anthony Scaramucci in a debate hosted by Intelligence Squared on Aug 25. Before the gold vs Bitcoin debate began, …
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Turkish media reports that authorities there are investigating an alleged Dogecoin mining scam that pulled the rug on investors after amassing $119 million worth of deposits. An Aug. 23rd report from local channel TV100 broke the news, with police identifying pseudonymous online avatar “Turgut V.” as the scheme’s suspected operator. Authorities believe that Turgut and …
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Sweeping legislation allowing officials from the Australian Federal Police and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission to target suspected criminals online has passed through the country’s parliament with bipartisan support. On August 25, the Identify and Disrupt bill passed through Australia’s Senate, introducing three new warrants allowing authorities to take unprecedented action against suspected cybercriminals. The new …
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