16 Jan 2025

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Get comprehensive coverage of the cryptocurrency industry with our news selection. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just a novice crypto enthusiast, The Coinomist has the news and insights you need to stay informed. From Bitcoin to DeFi, we’ve got you covered.

BlackRock launched an exchange traded fund (ETF)

BlackRock launched an exchange traded fund (ETF)

The world’s largest investment corporation BlackRock launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) called iShares Blockchain Technology UCITS ETF for blockchain and crypto companies. It was listed on the Euronext exchange.

11 Oct 2022
National Oil and Gas Company of Argentina works with crypto miners

National Oil and Gas Company of Argentina works with crypto miners

Argentinean national oil and gas company YPF has launched a pilot project to generate electricity for crypto mining. The residual gas became its source, which is a byproduct of the hydrocarbons extraction.

09 Oct 2022
Transit Swap managed to avoid losses from a hacker attack

Transit Swap managed to avoid losses from a hacker attack

Decentralized exchange Transit Swap returned 70% of the funds ($16 million) stolen by a hacker in the Ethereum and Binance Chain networks in 24 hours.

09 Oct 2022
EU is Unhappy with Crypto, Wants to Make it Greener

EU is Unhappy with Crypto, Wants to Make it Greener

The European Union (EU) looks to outline next week a plan for grading digital currencies in line with their energy efficiency.

08 Oct 2022
Astar Network and Yoshitaka Amano will release an exclusive NFT collection

Astar Network and Yoshitaka Amano will release an exclusive NFT collection

Multi-chain dApp hub Astar Network and Japanese illustrator Yoshitaka Amano will present a joint NFT collection Candy Girl. 108 sophisticated and bright angels, that have become a source of inspiration for Japanese fashion designers, will be created on the Astar blockchain.

08 Oct 2022
NFT from the “Bowie on the Blockchain” collection was sold for $127,000.

NFT from the “Bowie on the Blockchain” collection was sold for $127,000.

Exclusive NFT collection dedicated to David Bowie was released on Sep 30 on the OpenSea marketplace.

07 Oct 2022
BSC hack: what do we known so far?

BSC hack: what do we known so far?

The BNB Smart Chain network got a series of attacks through a cross-chain bridge exploit. Previously, the damage amounted to hundreds of millions of dollars, not counting the inevitable reputational costs.

07 Oct 2022
KuCoin will cooperate with investigation to freeze Do Kwon’s assets

KuCoin will cooperate with investigation to freeze Do Kwon’s assets

KuCoin’s CEO expressed willingness to cooperate with South Korean authorities when it comes to the case of Do Kwon. In particular, 1,354 Bitcoin will be frozen.

07 Oct 2022
SEC vs Kim Kardashian: the star will pay a fine for crypto advertising

SEC vs Kim Kardashian: the star will pay a fine for crypto advertising

The US Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Kim Kardashian of illegal crypto advertising on social networks. The star didn’t inform them that she was paid to promote EMAX tokens.

06 Oct 2022
BCBS insists on banks expanding the adoption of cryptocurrencies!

BCBS insists on banks expanding the adoption of cryptocurrencies!

In its new report, BCBS (Basel Committee on Banking Supervision) criticized the current policy of European regulators regarding restrictions on the access of traditional credit providers to digital assets.

04 Oct 2022
Orlando Bravo isn’t thrilled with crypto ethics

Orlando Bravo isn’t thrilled with crypto ethics

The founder of the American investment company Thoma Bravo believes that the cryptocurrency business is not as ethical as private equity. He shared this opinion at the IPEM Financial Investment Forum in Cannes.

04 Oct 2022
Stanford researchers offer reversible tokens

Stanford researchers offer reversible tokens

Stanford researchers Kaili Wang, Qinchen Wang, and Dan Boneh have proposed the idea of creating Ethereum-based reversible token standards called ERC-20R and ERC-721R.

04 Oct 2022
Buterin Named Coins that Will Likely Switch to PoS Soon

Buterin Named Coins that Will Likely Switch to PoS Soon

With Ethereum successfully transitioning from the Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain protocol to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) one, Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, thinks that other coins could soon follow suit.

02 Oct 2022
Streaming platform Twitch stops crypto gambling livestreams

Streaming platform Twitch stops crypto gambling livestreams

There is a new scandal with the Twitch platform and this time it’s about livestreaming of online casinos based on BTC and ETH, which causes gambling addiction.

01 Oct 2022
Kraken has no SEC registration plans

Kraken has no SEC registration plans

On September 21, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced a staff change. Jesse Powell as CEO was replaced by COO Dave Ripley. The new CEO said that the platform is not going to register with the SEC, as the regulator insists from all participants in the crypto market.

01 Oct 2022
Coinbase Officially Enters the Netherlands

Coinbase Officially Enters the Netherlands

One of the largest American crypto exchanges Coinbase conquers the European market. It was registered with the Central Bank of the Netherlands, becoming the first global company to provide crypto products and services to local investors.

29 Sep 2022
Bandai Namco, SEGA and Square Enix to launch blockchain games

Bandai Namco, SEGA and Square Enix to launch blockchain games

Major Japanese gaming companies Bandai Namco, SEGA and Square Enix are planning to release NFT-enabled Play-to-Earn blockchain games.

28 Sep 2022
Colorado is going to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency

Colorado is going to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency

Colorado’s authorities are planning to allow taxes to be paid in cryptocurrency

27 Sep 2022
GRNGrid eco-blockchain will get $50M

GRNGrid eco-blockchain will get $50M

Environmentally friendly blockchains such as GRNGrid are a hot trend after the completion of the historic Ethereum Merge update which shifted from an energy-intensive, proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithm to a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism.

26 Sep 2022
European Central Bank (ECB) chooses Amazon to prototype digital euro. What to expect?

European Central Bank (ECB) chooses Amazon to prototype digital euro. What to expect?

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected five companies, including Amazon, to help develop user interfaces for a digital euro. What exactly should we expect from the digital giant and its team?

25 Sep 2022
Binance’s Chinese Roots Raise Regulatory Eyebrow

Binance’s Chinese Roots Raise Regulatory Eyebrow

One of the largest exchanges in the world Binance is treated with a pinch of suspicion by U.S. authorities, notably the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

24 Sep 2022
Georgia’s National Wine Agency is using the Cardano blockchain to ensure the quality and control of the logistics

Georgia’s National Wine Agency is using the Cardano blockchain to ensure the quality and control of the logistics

The Cardano Foundation in collaboration with the National Wine Agency of Georgia are planning to ensure the quality and authenticity of Georgian wine. It is all about developing a blockchain-based application to make sure that the quality of Georgian wine remains consistently high.

23 Sep 2022
Michael Saylor and Bitcoin are Like Love and Marriage

Michael Saylor and Bitcoin are Like Love and Marriage

MicroStrategy CEO and avid Bitcoin supporter Michael Saylor loves Bitcoin as much as usual – and he has a new set of arguments in favor of using it.

22 Sep 2022
Yet another Binance scandal: a “naive mistake” when processing Helium tokens

Yet another Binance scandal: a “naive mistake” when processing Helium tokens

Binance got confused while crediting the MOBILE token, which resulted in an almost $20 million surprise “bonus” to holders. Of course, they didn’t mind it, but … at whose expense is the banquet?

20 Sep 2022
Vitalik Buterin, Mykhailo Fedorov and WEB3 — The Kyiv Tech Summit

Vitalik Buterin, Mykhailo Fedorov and WEB3 — The Kyiv Tech Summit

Kyiv Tech Summit is a three-day WEB3 Hackathon that was held from September 6 to 9, 2022 in the UNIT.City innovation park ( Kyiv, Ukraine).

20 Sep 2022

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.