Auto Added by WPeMatico

Elliptic Identifies ‘Several Hundred Thousand Crypto Addresses’ Tied to Russia-Based Sanctioned Actors

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, blockchain surveillance companies have discussed and implemented ways to combat sanctioned countries from using digital assets. Last week, Chainalysis revealed screening tools for crypto firms…

Continue ReadingElliptic Identifies ‘Several Hundred Thousand Crypto Addresses’ Tied to Russia-Based Sanctioned Actors

2 Cryptocurrency Companies Purchased Ad Slots for 2022’s Super Bowl

On Wednesday, the Singapore-based digital currency exchange Crypto.com told the press that the firm purchased a 2022 Super Bowl advertisement slot. The firm follows the exchange FTX after the trading…

Continue Reading2 Cryptocurrency Companies Purchased Ad Slots for 2022’s Super Bowl

Kraken Ventures Raises $65 Million to Invest in Web3, Defi, Blockchain Startups and Protocols

The independent investment fund led by Kraken alumni that’s focused on early-stage companies and protocols, Kraken Ventures, announced the successful closing of its first fund at $65 million. Presently, the…

Continue ReadingKraken Ventures Raises $65 Million to Invest in Web3, Defi, Blockchain Startups and Protocols

Korean Officials Quit Jobs to Join Crypto Industry, Lawmaker Reveals

Public officials in South Korea are increasingly choosing career opportunities in the cryptocurrency sector. Some of them come from financial authorities which raises ethical questions, according to the findings of…

Continue ReadingKorean Officials Quit Jobs to Join Crypto Industry, Lawmaker Reveals

Blockchain Industry to Surpass $67 Billion by 2027: Fintech Report Names 2021’s Most Influential Blockchain Companies

Financial technology (fintech) has exploded during the last two years and cryptocurrency and blockchain firms have bolstered the billion-dollar industry. A recently published study by Utility Bidder indicates that the…

Continue ReadingBlockchain Industry to Surpass $67 Billion by 2027: Fintech Report Names 2021’s Most Influential Blockchain Companies

Paradigm Launches $2.5 Billion Venture Fund to Invest in Next Generation of Crypto Companies and Protocols

Investment firm Paradigm has launched a $2.5 billion venture fund to invest in the next generation of crypto companies and protocols. The firm believes that the “new fund and its…

Continue ReadingParadigm Launches $2.5 Billion Venture Fund to Invest in Next Generation of Crypto Companies and Protocols

Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals

Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading…

Continue ReadingSingapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals

Bank of Russia Lists Crypto Companies Among Financial Pyramids

The Central Bank of Russia has recently expanded its database of financial market players suspected of illicit activities. Several crypto companies have been added to the list along with entities…

Continue ReadingBank of Russia Lists Crypto Companies Among Financial Pyramids