Crypto mining rig giant Bitmain divests from AntPool, the world’s biggest mining pool

Bitmain’s move comes amid China’s crypto mining crackdowns and AntPool’s shrinking hashrate. Is Bitmain gussying up for an IPO?

Why blockchain technology is integral to a future of net-zero carbon emissions

Shifting to renewable energy is now a global goal. Using electric vehicles as an example, Author Joseph Jacobelli examines how digital technologies like blockchain will lead the way to a greener planet.

Battle for blockchain talent is heating up. What and where are the crypto jobs?

Flush with capital, blockchain and crypto firms are on a hiring spree. Here’s how the battle for crypto talent is playing out.

Amber Group launches CreatorFi NFT initiative to bridge traditional, crypto worlds

Hong Kong-based crypto financial services company Amber Group wants to bridge the gap between creators, collectors and platforms looking to get into NFTs and the crypto space.

Bitmain spins off Antpool; Binance CEO willing to step down

Binance CEO CZ confirms that a new executive may lead the organization. Meanwhile, Bitmain spins off one of the world’s largest mining pool Antpool.

Robinhood readies IPO as risks cast shadow over future earnings potential

The fee-free trading platform’s initial public offering promises plenty of action for retail investors, but pitfalls may lie in wait amid trading volatility and wider adoption of business model.

Amazon’s brush with Bitcoin. Robinhood IPO looms. Huobi backs out of Beijing.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is Amazon taking up BTC? Robinhood’s share sale deserves scrutiny. Did Huobi jump or was it pushed?

Binance CEO reiterates willingness to replace self, beefs up KYC

Binance also tightens withdrawal limits and unveils new tax reporting tool, to counter recent flurry of government investigations and bad publicity.

Digital asset custody platform Fireblocks completes $310 million fundraise

Capital increase takes company’s valuation to US$2 billion as it looks to grow customer base, partnerships.

Huobi deregisters Beijing entity; K-drama takes crypto back in time

Huobi deregisters Beijing entity while K-drama takes crypto back in time

What’s Ethereum price outlook for the rest of 2021?

Ethereum’s future is top of mind for a group of fintech experts polled by Finders. Where do they think Ethereum prices are headed, and will Ethereum overtake Bitcoin?

Huobi’s stock plunges in Hong Kong as it shuts Beijing unit

Closure of blockchain business may be related to regulatory concerns, but unlikely to hit crypto industry hard, observers say.

Tether rejects claims of renewed scrutiny over suspected bank fraud

World’s largest stablecoin dismisses report suggesting possibility of U.S. investigation, despite claims of recent Justice Department interest and track record of legal woes.

Bit Mining pivots overseas; Ethereum creator joins ‘Stoner Cats’ cast

Bit Mining pivots overseas as Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin joins animated crypto series ‘Stoned Cats’ cast.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin to star with Mila Kunis in NFT-based show

As non-fungible tokens make their way into TV with a new funding model and method of building community, who better to lead a project than the head of Ethereum himself?

The many benefits that blockchain can bring to the internet of things (IoT) | Part 3

Blockchain technology can make a big impact on the world we live in, according to authors Kosrow Dehnad and Joe Duncan. A prime example: Tesla’s driverless vehicles.
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Bitcoin price surges to almost $40K as Asia wakes to Amazon crypto reports

Led by traders in Asia, Bitcoin saw its biggest one-day gain in over a month amid speculation that Amazon is getting into crypto.

Binance and FTX slash leverage limit from 100x to 20x amid crypto regulations heat

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried says it’s time to move on from high leverage in crypto trading. Binance also seeks new CEO with a stronger regulatory background.

Bitcoin ETF applicant is not surprised by US delays

Valkyrie is among a growing number of asset managers at the SEC’s door, seeking approval to offer a Bitcoin ETF. Will a Bitcoin ETF ever get the green light in the United States?

India issues CBDC update; Korea threatens to block exchanges

India updates its CBDC plans and Korea threatens to block exchanges

Binance chief ‘CZ’ seeks regulatory expert to lead as exchange looks to boost image

Speaking at an SCB 10X DeFi virtual summit, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao says an IPO is not out of the question, but that the exchange first needs to set up corporate structures as it navigates increased regulatory scrutiny.

Ethereum in spotlight as prices recover, London hard fork looms and Paris conference closes

The cryptocurrency community is watching Ethereum closely, with the EthCC event in Paris having wrapped up, Ether prices showing new strength and the London upgrade just around the corner.
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SEC: Commissioners’ statement not relevant to Ripple’s XRP lawsuit defense

US Securities and Exchange Commission staffers say their appointed leaders’ views do not reflect the agency’s stance on Ripple and XRP.

Thai crypto miner found dead after suspected electronics accident

Case could be first fatality associated with mining, although hot-running equipment has history of starting fires.

Indonesian regulators play catch-up as crypto investment soars

Indonesia has seen red-hot growth in the crypto asset market, but the country’s regulators are just beginning to get to grips with burgeoning industry and formulate policy responses.

How Asia is leading the way for digital currencies

Despite growing global interest, CBDCs are not all at the same stage of development. Amit Ghosh of R3 explains how countries in Asia are paving the way.

Ping An trials e-CNY; Core Scientific to go public

Ping An trials e-CNY while Core Scientific is the next to get on the SPAC train.

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum is more than DeFi. Is social media its next big use?

At EthCC in Paris, Ethereum’s boyish creator lays out a vision for the blockchain’s non-finance uses — like ridding social media of bots and fake news.
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FastForkast headlines

Iran’s electric utility issues warning about Chinese crypto miners

PayPal unveils plan to greatly expand crypto services

Stoner Cats cause trouble on Ethereum as NFT cartoon goes live

Disguised crypto exchange bank accounts exposed by South Korean regulator

Bank of Thailand promotes blockchain in new guidelines

Ripple partners with SBI Remit, Coins.ph to use XRP for Japan-Philippines remittances

Big Indian banks take stakes in trade finance blockchain firm

Dogecoin for dog food at Brazil’s Burger Kings

Mastercard launches new crypto startup accelerator program

Robinhood seeks to protect traders from crypto price volatility

Thailand telecoms firm to expand into Bitcoin mining

Tesla reports $1.3B in Bitcoin holdings in Q2 2021

Philippine Digital Asset Exchange user numbers skyrocket

IMF issues thinly veiled warning against crypto as legal tender

Crypto gets starring role in South Korean historical drama TV series

Goldman applies to launch decentralized finance ETF

Amazon denies Bitcoin payment rumors

Facebook digital currency wallet Novi looks to add staff in Philippines

CoinShares: Multi-asset crypto investments see inflows amid outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum

Singapore crypto license applications in final stages of review

Bybit contributes $19M to BitDAO in ETH, USDT and USDC to support DeFi growth

Chinese crypto firms donate millions of yuan to flood-hit Henan

Binance expands in Singapore amid global crackdown

NFTs, smart contracts come to ADA as Alonzo mainnet debut approaches

Bitmain joins hands with Kazakhstan mining farm Enegix to host rigs

BIT Mining to exit lottery business for crypto mining expansion

Singapore crypto take-up reaches 43% of adults

Crypto-ransomware connection draws U.S. Senate scrutiny

Sichuan shuts 1,360 hydropower stations for suspected crypto-related checks

DeFi puts down roots in the Bitcoin network

EL Salvadorans protest Bitcoin adoption bill

Chinese electricity bills to become payable using digital yuan

Australian buy-now-pay-later fintech Zip to launch crypto trading

India central bank plans digital Rupee rollout

NatWest blocks customer payments to Binance

NFT platform Mintable to auction collection of comics legend Stan Lee

Hyper-realistic virtual influencer Rae mints NFTs

NFT buzz continues as OpenSea raises US$100M

Shipping network launches blockchain-based cargo app in China

U.S. crypto miner Core Scientific to list via SPAC merger

Australian bourse warns of centralized exchange crypto custody risks

Chinese insurer Ping An seeks digital yuan payments for new Covid-19 policy

SEC Chair Gensler: stablecoins could be treated as securities

Blockchain gaming unicorn Animoca Brands and Brinc launch NFT accelerator