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Mining Firm Argo Blockchain Desperately Seeking Funds To Survive

In an effort to avoid bankruptcy, crypto mining company Argo Blockchain has been seeking to “engage in an equipment financing transaction” and negotiate the sale of its assets, according to a company blog post. In a press release dated December 12, Argo Blockchain stated it was in “advanced negotiations” to

December 13, 2022 1 min read

Microsoft To Purchase 4% Stake in London Stock Exchange Group

Microsoft, a titan in the American software industry, has announced a 10-year strategic relationship with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The exchange will be able to use Microsoft’s cloud and data analytics services going forward, per the release. Today, Microsoft and the London Stock Exchange announced a 10-year strategic

December 12, 2022 2 mins read

Powerhouse ‘Entergy’ Offers Discounted Rate to Miners in Arkansas

In the face of mounting difficulties, one Arkansas energy company is offering a discounted rate to cryptocurrency miners. Even though the state of Texas already has among of the lowest energy rates in the United States, the Fortune 500 business Entergy, which specializes in delivering electric power to clients in

December 12, 2022 1 min read

Lack of Power Resources Mounts Pressure on Crypto Miners in Cuba

In Cuba, cryptocurrency has advanced to the point that its inhabitants may use it to purchase goods online from outside, recharge their mobile phones and the internet, and send and receive money from family and friends living outside of the country. However, challenges remain for cryptocurrency mining to achieve the

December 12, 2022 1 min read

Russian Crypto Ponzi Firm Finiko’ Key Member Arrested in UAE

A key figure in the organization of Russia’s greatest financial pyramid in recent years, Finiko, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates. After the arrest of Zygmunt Zygmuntovich. The other co-founder of the Ponzi scam, last month, news of Edward Sabirov’s incarceration in an Arab nation comes as a

December 12, 2022 1 min read

Ark Invest’ Cathie Wood Backs Bitcoin Despite Recent Turmoil

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, recently tweeted her admiration for Bitcoin’s resiliency, noting that the flagship cryptocurrency “didn’t skip a beat” amid a recent crisis. Additionally, she claims that Bitcoin’s transparency and decentralization are reasons why discredited FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried disliked it. The well-known investor said, “He couldn’t

December 11, 2022 1 min read

EU Sets Cap on Cash Transactions Along With Crypto Payments

EU member states have issued new guidelines designed to restrict criminals’ access to cash and other decentralized payment systems like cryptocurrencies. On November 6th, the bloc agreed to allow cash transfers of up to €10,000 ($10,557). However, individual nations will have the option to lower the cap even more. When

December 11, 2022 1 min read

Brussels Proposes Stringent Tax Reforms For Crypto Sector

Countries across the globe are stepping up regulations due to recent events that have unfolded in the crypto market. New “tax transparency rules” for the cryptocurrency sector are on the agenda of Brussels’ executive authority. Not only EU-based service providers. But any service providers that facilitate transactions in crypto assets

December 11, 2022 1 min read

Paraguayan Crypto Law Put on Hold After Dwindling Support

After failing to get enough traction in the Deputy Chamber, the Paraguayan cryptocurrency bill that had been submitted to Congress in 2021 was eventually placed on hold. After President Mario Abdo blocked the proposal in September, proponents couldn’t muster the support they needed to overturn the veto. Paraguay’s senate has

December 10, 2022 2 mins read

CEO of Crypto News Platform ‘The Block’ Resigns Post FTX Link

The CEO of cryptocurrency news site The Block, Michael McCaffrey, resigned when it was revealed that the business had received an undisclosed investment from former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, according to a report by Axios. McCaffrey, who became CEO in April of 2020, has also resigned from the board of

December 10, 2022 1 min read
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