A report published on May 2 by the rating agency Weiss Ratings warns that crypto-backed mortgages “spell risk.” Weiss editor Jon D. Markman said backing a mortgage with crypto is an “interesting strategy,” but stressed that during these market conditions “investors should be skeptical.” Weiss Ratings Editor Doesn’t Believe CryptoContinue Reading
Banco Galicia, one of the largest financial institutions in Argentina, has introduced cryptocurrency trading as part of the services it is currently offering to customers. Users interested in investing in cryptocurrency are already able to purchase four different crypto assets directly from the home banking app of the financial institution,Continue Reading
Authorities in Belgium have obliged providers of some crypto exchange and wallet services to register with the country’s financial watchdog. Targeted platforms that fail to comply with the new regulations will face fines, among other penalties, including prohibition to carry out their respective activities. Financial Regulator Imposes Mandatory Registration forContinue Reading
PRESS RELEASE. Cryptovoxels, one of the most significant players in the metaverse space, is rebranding to Voxels. The rebrand will happen on May 3rd at 8pm EDT (May 4th at noon New Zealand time). One of Web 3’s most popular communities, Cryptovoxels is a metaverse on the Ethereum blockchain whereContinue Reading
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has nearly doubled the size of its Enforcement Division’s crypto unit. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said the regulator “will be better equipped to police wrongdoing in the crypto markets while continuing to identify disclosure and controls issues with respect to cybersecurity.” SEC StrengthensContinue Reading
ALGO was up by nearly 20% during today’s trading session, following the news of a partnership with football’s governing body, FIFA. NEAR and AVAX were also higher on Tuesday, with AVAX extending a recent bullish run. Algorand (ALGO) ALGO was one of Tuesday’s big gainers, as it was announced thatContinue Reading
BTC continued to trade below $40,000 prior to Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, as crypto markets anticipated a potential rate hike. ETH was also trading close to its long-term support level, with many hoping for an end to current bearish sentiment, after tomorrow’s announcement. Bitcoin BTC was trading below $40,000 on Tuesday,Continue Reading
A long time ago, in an economic environment far far away, the merchant controlled their own financial destiny — so they shall soon again. Get the full book now in Bitcoin Magazine’s store. This article is part of a series of adapted excerpts from “Bitcoin Is Venice” by Allen FarringtonContinue Reading
A panel of crypto industry experts has predicted that the price of ether will reach $5,783 this year, before rising to $11,764 by 2025 and $23,372 by 2030. Most of the experts on the panel are bullish on ether, with 61% saying now is the time to buy and aContinue Reading
Wikipedia has decided to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations after eight years of doing so. The decision is based on the request by the Wikimedia community citing “issues of environmental sustainability” as a key reason. Wikipedia Discontinues Accepting Bitcoin, Crypto Donations Wikimedia Foundation has announced its decision to “discontinue direct acceptanceContinue Reading
