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Indian Central Bank Informs Government of Major Crypto Concerns — Digital Rupee ‘Receiving Our Full Attention’

India’s central bank governor Shaktikanta Das has revealed that the bank has “major concerns” about cryptocurrencies, and it has informed the government of them. He expects that the government will… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/indian-central-bank-government-major-crypto-concerns-digital-rupee/
Coinbase Files for IPO via Direct Listing on Nasdaq — Valuation Soars Above $100 Billion

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC. The company has chosen the direct listing route and has applied for… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-files-ipo-direct-listing-nasdaq-valuation-100b/
Craig Wright Plans to Take Legal Action Against BTC Developers, Hopes to Recover Over $3B in ‘Stolen Bitcoin’

Craig Wright, the individual that claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, seems to be planning to initiate legal action against a number of open-source blockchain developers. Wright’s legal team, Ontier LLP,… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/craig-wright-plans-to-take-legal-action-against-btc-developers-hopes-to-recover-over-3b-in-stolen-bitcoin/
Cryptocurrency Adoption Passes Another Milestone Surpassing 100 Million Users

According to a new study conducted by Crypto.com, the total number of global cryptocurrency users has surpassed 100 million for the first time ever. The study, which measured the cryptocurrency… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/cryptocurrency-adoption-passes-another-milestone-surpassing-100-million-users/
Oxygen Protocol to List OXY Tokens on BitMax

PRESS RELEASE. BitMax.io BTMX.com, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the joint primary listing of the Oxygen token OXY with auction… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/oxygen-protocol-to-list-oxy-tokens-on-bitmax/
Crypto Users Claim Popular Bitcoin Paper Wallet Generator Is Compromised, Millions Allegedly Stolen

A number of forum posts and tweets say that the website bitcoinpaperwallet.com is compromised and people have said they have lost bitcoin using the paper wallet generator. Three years ago… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-users-claim-popular-bitcoin-paper-wallet-generator-is-compromised-millions-allegedly-stolen/
Simplex and Skrill Broaden Cryptocurrency Convenience by Launching New Onramp Solutions

As enthusiasm for cryptocurrency mounts amid strong demand from retail and institutional investors, financial service providers Simplex and Skrill are building more inroads into the ecosystem, focusing on improving transactability… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/simplex-and-skrill-broaden-cryptocurrency-convenience-by-launching-new-onramp-solutions/
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger Advises Investors to Never Buy Bitcoin or Gold

Berkshire Hathaway’s vice chairman and Warren Buffett’s long-time business partner, Charlie Munger, has advised investors not to buy bitcoin or gold. He believes the cryptocurrency is too volatile to serve… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/berkshire-hathaways-charlie-munger-advises-investors-never-buy-bitcoin-or-gold/
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Defends Decision to Exclude Crypto Players, Says the Order Is ‘in the Best Interests of Nigerians’

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele has defended the apex bank’s decision to exclude cryptocurrency transactions from the banking ecosystem. In his testimony before the… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/central-bank-of-nigeria-governor-defends-decision-to-exclude-crypto-players-says-the-order-is-in-the-best-interests-of-nigerians/
Hashbon Launches Its HASH Token and Gets Listed on Coinsbit

PRESS RELEASE. Established in 2016, Hashbon aims to provide payment services for both business and individual clients. One of the key differences between Hashbon and other crypto payment providers is… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/hashbon-launches-its-hash-token-and-gets-listed-on-coinsbit/
Spanish Real Estate Agency Offers an Apartment in Barcelona for Sale in Bitcoin- Taxes Must Be Paid in Fiat

A Spanish real estate platform has listed its first-ever property for sale for cryptocurrency. The offer is entirely online, and whoever wants to buy the apartment in Barcelona must pay… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/spanish-real-estate-agency-offers-an-apartment-in-barcelona-for-sale-in-bitcoin-taxes-must-be-paid-in-fiat/
Philippine Crypto Exchange Demands Users Return Bitcoin Bought at $6,000 Following System Error

Philippine crypto exchange Pdax recently suffered a costly technical failure – one that led to bitcoin trading at 300,000 Philippine pesos around $6,000 – a discount of 88% to its… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/philippine-crypto-exchange-demands-users-return-bitcoin-bought-at-6000-following-system-error/
Cyber Criminals Are Now Hiding Their Stolen Cryptos 13x Faster, Says Report

A new report unveiled a growing trend of efforts from cybercriminals hiding their stolen cryptocurrencies through different transaction flows. Crystal Blockchain pointed out that since 2019, the volume of stolen… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/cyber-criminals-are-now-hiding-their-stolen-cryptos-13x-faster-says-report/
Fungram LTD Has Applied for Exempt Offering of Securities From the SEC

PRESS RELEASE. On January 26, 2021, Fungram LTD, as a comprehensive blockchain enterprise serving the world, has applied for an Exempt Offering of Securities from the U.S. Securities and Exchange… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/fungram-ltd-has-applied-for-exempt-offering-of-securities-from-the-sec/
Dubai Based Crypto Investment Fund to Convert $750 Million Worth of BTC Into ADA and DOT Tokens

A Dubai based crypto-based investment fund, FD7 Ventures says it will offload bitcoins worth $750 million and will use the proceeds to increase positions in Cardano and Polkadot tokens. According… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/dubai-based-crypto-investment-fund-to-convert-750-million-worth-of-btc-into-ada-and-dot-tokens/
From Gold to Greenbacks: A Look at the US Dollar’s Devaluation, Manipulation and Militant Backing

228 years ago the U.S. dollar was created and ever since then, the national currency has been both powerful and controversial at the same time. Moreover since 1971, after being… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/from-gold-to-greenbacks-a-look-at-the-us-dollars-devaluation-manipulation-and-militant-backing/
177-Year-Old Swiss Bank Bordier to Offer Bitcoin and Other Crypto Trading Services

A 177-year-old bank in Switzerland has enabled cryptocurrency trading within its services, with expectations to expand. Bordier & Cie SCmA added bitcoin and other cryptos to its list of services… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/177-year-old-swiss-bank-bordier-to-offer-bitcoin-and-other-crypto-trading-services/
China’s Bitcoin Mining Rig Manufacturers Pressed by Demand, Advance Orders, Devices Sold Out

A regional report from China indicates that bitcoin mining rig manufacturers have seen a massive surge in demand since the price of the leading crypto asset skyrocketed. Companies such as… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/chinas-bitcoin-mining-rig-manufacturers-pressed-by-demand-advance-orders-devices-sold-out/
Chinese Authorities Warn About ‘Sophisticated’ Digital Yuan Scam- Promotes Access to a ‘$186M Secret’ Government Fund

As China keeps paving the way to adopt its central bank digital currency CBDC, scammers are also actively emerging on the scene. The police in a Chinese province are now… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/chinese-authorities-warn-on-sophisticated-digital-yuan-themed-scam-promotes-access-to-a-186m-secret-government-fund/
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Contradicts Central Bank, Says Cryptocurrencies Must Regulated and Not Prohibited

In an apparent rebuke of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo says the country’s monetary authorities must consider regulating crypto assets. He adds… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/nigerian-vice-president-yemi-osinbajo-contradicts-central-bank-says-cryptocurrencies-must-regulated-and-not-prohibited/
Investment Firm Launches the First ‘Crypto Hedge Fund’ in Spain- Plans to Expand Across Europe, Latin America

In Spain, an investment company has begun to promote what they called the “first crypto hedge fund.” The product has been registered in Malta by Avenue Investment Crypto, headed by… read more:
https://news.bitcoin.com/investment-firm-launches-the-first-crypto-hedge-fund-in-spain-plans-to-expand-across-europe-latin-america/