Ethereum prices plunged to a two-month low on Monday as losses after the blockchain’s move to proof of stake continued, while the broader crypto market weakened ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week. The world’s second-largest crypto-currency fell 10% to $1,303 – its lowest level since mid-July. The token has now lost nearly a … Read more
One more – Bitcoin-related scams are a scourge and continue to claim victims every year. As a rule, the authorities are helpless in the face of these new threats and the criminals remain difficult to catch. This time, the Russian police investigated and succeeded in catching the author of false ads. A DOZEN VICTIMS IDENTIFIED … Read more
Fed boss Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole yesterday afternoon had a sharply bearish impact on Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency retreating to a low of $20,134 on Friday night, the lowest since mid-July, down nearly 8% from the $21,866 peak marked shortly before Powell spoke. As a result, the Fed boss maintained a hawkish stance, … Read more
Mastercard is partnering with Binance to offer a prepaid payment card in Argentina that translates between crypto-currencies and everyday purchases. The card is in beta and will be more widely available in the coming weeks. Binance is a global blockchain and crypto-currency infrastructure provider. Argentina is the first Latin American country to test the card. … Read more