Regional reports from China detail that bitcoin miners located in certain areas in South China are running short on electricity. The country has been having massive issues with coal prices soaring across the mainland, as the Chinese government hasn’t been allowing coal carriers into ports. Because of the sweeping electrical shortages, mining activities have been…
SEC Lawsuit: Tierion to Refund Investors From Its $25 Million Token Sale
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against another startup in the crypto space for selling unregistered securities. Tierion, which raised $25 million in a token sale, has agreed to “return money to investors” and disable the trading of its token. SEC Brings Charges Against Tierion Over Its Crypto Offering Texas-based blockchain…
Major Producer Nornickel Issues Its First Metal Contract-Backed Digital Coins
One of the world’s biggest palladium producers, based in Russia, announced that it’s starting the first stage of issuing blockchain-powered tokens to its industrial partners Traxys and Umicore. Palladium Producer Giant Issues Its First Blockchain-Powered Tokens According to the announcement, Norilsk Nickel (known as Nornickel) said the issuance of the digital coins involves metal contracts,…
Moneygram Distances Itself From the Ripple Turmoil With the US SEC
One of the world’s biggest remittance companies issued a statement addressing the recent turmoil between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to a lawsuit filed by the regulator against the crypto company. Moneygram Distances Itself From Ripple in the Midst of the US SEC Lawsuit According to the official statement, Moneygram…
Coinrule Fundraises $700k to Expand Automated Trading to Tokenised Stocks
PRESS RELEASE. Coinrule – a hyper-growth, automated trading platform based out of London, UK – is poised for explosive growth in the months ahead, after announcing that its recent investment round on Seedrs secured over 200% of its target, raising $700k, at a valuation of $6m. This funding will allow Coinrule to grow the team,…
An Unknown User Incurs More Than $80,000 in Transaction Fees When Sending BTC Worth $1
An unknown person incurred a transaction fee of more than $80,000 or (3.49079570 bitcoins) when transferring bitcoin worth $1.16. According to Blockchain.com, the December 19 transaction, which is included in block 662052, had an input of 3.49084570 bitcoin and an output of 0.00005000 bitcoin. As one report explains, the unusually high fee may have been…
Barcelona FC Player Gerard Piqué Invests in Ethereum-Based Fantasy Football Platform Sorare
The Barcelona FC captain has announced his official inception into the non-fungible token (NFT) industry by investing $4.3 million in the fantasy football platform Sorare. Barcelona FC Player Invests in NFT Fantasy Football Platform Sorare, Joins as Strategic Advisor According to Sifted, Gerard Piqué joined a seed extension round led by U.S.-based fund Cassius Family…
Crypto Voucher, a Thoughtful Crypto Gift for Your Loved Ones
Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any other occasion when it is a time for giving and showing that you care, most of us try to be thoughtful and give the gift that stands out. Gifting is not only an act of kindness; it is also an art that takes into consideration not only everything we…
Heal Thyself with Leela Quantum Tech’s ‘Plan B’ Bitcoin Edition Quantum T-Shirt
Leela Quantum Tech (LQT), a company working on improving the health and wellness of the population by using advanced technologies to create easy-to-use products has launched a special Bitcoin edition of the world’s first Quantum T-Shirt. Aptly called the Plan B edition, this piece of clothing comes with the slogan “It’s Time for PLAN ₿” in bold…
Charted: Litecoin Settles Above $100, Why LTC Could Rally Further Above $110
Litecoin price started a strong rally above $90.00 and $100.00 against the US Dollar. LTC is consolidating gains and it could rally further above $110.00. Litecoin started a strong surge above the $90.00 and $100.00 resistance levels against the US Dollar. The price tested the $110.00 resistance zone and it settled above the 100 simple…