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Crypto is now a legal method of payment for commercial transactions in the Island nation. Resolution 215 of 2021 issued by the Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) — the country’s central bank — recognizing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) is now in effect.According to Cuba’s official state news agency Prensa Latina,…

Is the alt season back? A rising positive outlook could be pushing markets into a risk-on sentiment as altcoins seek to make a lasting impact on the industry. A new alt season is here — at least, according to some crypto industry commentators. Over the last month, altcoins — aka…

SUSHI price reached its best level in four months while its top rivals Uniswap, THORChain, and PancakeSwap also saw gains. SushiSwap (SUSHI) prices crept higher on Sept. 16 following another day of gains for decentralized exchange (DEX) tokens.The SUSHI/USD exchange rate rose by 7.54%, or $1.14, to reach $16.31 for…

Ransomware, malicious software that encrypts computers and keeps them locked until a ransom is paid, is the worlds fastest-growing cyber threat, according to Coinfirm. Recent attacks on critical national infrastructure, like the Colonial Pipeline incursion that crippled oil and gas deliveries for a week along the U.S. East Coast, have…

The illiquid supply floor demands the preservation of levels not far below $40,000 as supply drops and demand surges across the board. Bitcoin (BTC) must cost at least $39,000, says a new tool combining two of its most powerful metrics.In a tweet on Thursday, analyst William Clemente presented the illiquid…

The success rate for cup-and-handle patterns in forex and stock markets, on daily timeframes, are 65% and 68%, respectively, per a Harvard study. Ethereum blockchain’s native asset, Ether (ETH), faces the prospect of exploding toward $6,500 in the coming sessions.ETH looks like a cup and handle too. Thoughts?— Raoul Pal…

The head of the body in charge of overseeing U.S. banks named cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) activity among factors contributing to disintermediation of the banking system. On Wednesday, speaking at a meeting of the Exchequer Club — which is a group of senior economic and financial policy professionals headquartered…

The cinema operator has expanded its plans to accept crypto payments for movie tickets with the inclusion of Ether and Litecoin. AMC Entertainment will not only accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments for movie tickets by the end of 2022 but will also include other popular digital currencies in its crypto acceptance…

An ESMA report views crypto assets’ volatility in the first half of 2021 as an indication of “possible market exuberance.” The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its report on trends, risks and vulnerabilities in the European Union markets during the first half of 2021 (1H21).Its takeaways included…

As Apple unveils a wide range of iPhone 13 models this week, crypto enthusiasts can benefit from a data-driven strategy. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) historical data make selecting the right Apple iPhone 13 model quite easy for crypto enthusiasts. Apple unveiled four different smartphone models on Tuesday, the iPhone 13…

As onlookers predict that top Chinese property developer and commercial paper issuer Evergrande will default, some analysts believe the firm poses systemic risks to crypto. Amid speculation as to whether China’s second-largest property developer, Evergrande Group, will default on its $300 billion in debts, analysts are wondering whether the firm’s…

Comparisons to 2008 flow in as traditional finance receives a fresh blow from a firm “too big to fail.” Bitcoin (BTC) cautiously held $48,000 on Thursday as excitement brewed over a boost thanks to China seeing its “Lehman Brothers moment.” BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewTether executive reassures on EvergrandeData…

As Russia works to “more clearly prohibit the use of cryptocurrency,” the country’s largest data center operators aren’t really worried. BitRiver, the largest cryptocurrency mining colocation services provider in Russia, is unlikely to be affected by a new crypto crackdown from the Bank of Russia, according to the firm’s CEO.On…

Nafty has launched an erotic-themed NFT marketplace, while DeviantArt is tracking down art theft on NFT marketplaces, and the Rugby League World Cup is dropping NFT collectibles. NFT NSFWNafty, a blockchain firm that produces decentralized, “not safe for work” (NSFW) platforms, such as OnlyFans competitor Nafty.tv, launched an erotic-themed nonfungible token…

Anthony Scaramucci revealed that SkyBridge currently holds $700 million worth of cryptocurrency. Alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital hopes to expand its crypto offerings, filing for a crypto-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Tuesday and revealing plans for an Algorand fund at this week’s SALT conference in New York.Speaking to CNBC, SkyBridge…

SolBlocks admits that while they did pirate the code, their NFTs are not copies of Tyler Hobbs’ “Fidenza” collection. Tyler Hobbs, the artist behind the popular generative nonfungible token (NFT) series “Fidenza,” has slammed a Solana-based project for utilizing his code to produce knock-off artworks without his approval. The “Fidenza”…

Crypto asset investing has become more popular with Aussie boomers, according to the country’s largest exchange. Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets has observed a significant uptick in older clients using its platform over the past financial year.More older Australians are viewing crypto assets as viable investments, according to data provided…

A fund manager has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that cheated investors out of $54 million. Stefan He Qin, the founder of two cryptocurrency hedge funds, has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after United States authorities found…

If Coinbase gets approval from the National Futures Association, it will then need to register with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to get the green light. Top U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has submitted an application to become a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the National Futures Association (NFA).Details are…

New partnerships, NFT integration and a market-wide surge in altcoin prices back HBAR’s recent 150% rally. Real-world adoption and blockchain integration is the ultimate goal of any serious fintech protocol looking to offer workable solutions to some of the biggest challenges in finance and data transmission.Hedera Hashgraph is a public…

$810 million in BTC options expire this Friday, and derivatives data suggests bulls are keen to push the price through the $50,000 level. Over the past ten days, Bitcoin (BTC) price tested the $44,500 resistance on multiple occasions, and this marked a 16% drawdown from the previous week’s $53,000 local…

The Chivo machine could be seen defaced with anti-BTC logos and a sign saying “democracy is not for sale.” Bitcoin detractors and those protesting the policies of El Savador President Nayib Bukele have destroyed a crypto kiosk in the nation’s capital city.News outlet Teleprensa and others posted videos on social…

Buyers continue to scoop up Bitcoin and altcoins on dips, a signal that there is strong demand at lower levels and that bullish momentum is building. Bitcoin (BTC) is leading the recovery in the crypto sector and the cryptocurrency briefly rallied to $48,429 on Sept. 15, before pulling back to…

Prince Harry, singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, Olympian Simone Biles, and the Ethereum co-founder all made the cut. Time magazine has named Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin one of the most influential people this year, along with musicians, world leaders, activists, and others.Appearing in the list of Time’s innovators for 2021, Buterin is…