Rumors

Ethereum blasted as “a trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

MetaMask users in Iran and Venezuela reported problems with completing transactions yesterday. The post Ethereum blasted as “a trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal

MetaMask users in Iran and Venezuela reported problems with completing transactions yesterday. The post Ethereum blasted as “trojan horse for tyranny” following MetaMask scandal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ukraine to issue airdrop to all crypto donors ahead of snapshot

Ukraine has today become the first government to announce a cryptocurrency airdrop since El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021. The post Ukraine to issue airdrop to all crypto donors ahead of snapshot appeared first on CryptoSlate.

GTA 6 rumoured to have in-game Bitcoin rewards

Popular YouTuber and gaming leaker Tom Henderson shared that Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto release (GTA 6) will reward players with an in-game cryptocurrency. The post GTA 6 rumoured to have in-game Bitcoin rewards appeared first on CryptoSlate.

MicroStrategy boss Michael Saylor rebuts conspiracy theories about the ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor denies accusations of clandestine motives behind the newly formed Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC), as per a video interview this week. The post MicroStrategy boss Michael Saylor rebuts conspiracy theories about the ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Europe and U.S. may soon take the lead in Bitcoin mining, says major Chinese pool

Jiang Zhuoer, the operator of major Chinese mining pool Lebit Mining, argued that the latest crackdown on crypto in the country would likely lead to miners relocating their activity to Europe and the United States, as pointed out by journalist Colin Wu. The post Europe and U.S. may soon take the lead in Bitcoin mining, says major Chinese pool appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A 4chan ‘insider’ predicted yesterday ‘Bitcoin dump FUD,’ says it was China-led shakeout

An anonymous user apparently not only predicted yesterday’s massive sell-off on the crypto market but also claimed that it was an organized China-related campaign aimed at a single “stakeholder”—half a day before the trading carnage actually began.  Of course, the following should be taken with a giant grain of salt. The post A 4chan ‘insider’ predicted yesterday ‘Bitcoin dump FUD,’ says it was China-led shakeout appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The ‘China crypto FUD’ is back again, but it’s misleading

Three industry bodies under the Central bank of China released a document today calling for a ban on financial institutions and online payments channels providing any services involving cryptocurrency, including but not limited to registration, trading, clearing, and settlement.  Additionally, the institutions would not be allowed to offer to save, trust or pledging services, nor […] The post The ‘China crypto FUD’ is back again, but it’s misleading appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Andreessen Horowitz considers launching crypto-centric $1 billion venture fund

Silicon Valley venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plans to launch a new $1 billion fund focused on investments in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups, several knowledgeable sources told Financial Times yesterday. The post Andreessen Horowitz considers launching crypto-centric $1 billion venture fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.

India may give crypto holders an “exit window” in case of Bitcoin ban

India’s officials are currently discussing the possibility of providing an “exit window” that would allow crypto holders to get rid of their assets ahead of the potential ban on all “private” digital currencies, The Indian Express reported today. The post India may give crypto holders an “exit window” in case of Bitcoin ban appeared first on CryptoSlate.

OFAC Escalates Russian Sanctions Listing Bitcoin Addresses, US Treasury Crypto Crackdown Rumors Spread

Rumors concerning the U.S. Treasury cracking down on several financial institutions over money laundering has been spreading like wildfire on social media and forums. There’s been no formal announcement from the U.S. entity and at this stage, the news is widely considered FUD. However, some are assuming the hearsay stems from the recent Russian sanctions […]

Domain name “Bitcoin.com” briefly goes on sale for $100 million

Bitcoin dot com, one of the most recognizable domain names in the world of crypto, today was listed for sale by American Internet domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy for $100 million. The post Domain name “Bitcoin.com” briefly goes on sale for $100 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Morgan Stanley reportedly looks to acquire stake in Korean exchange Bithumb

American multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley is currently in talks to acquire a stake in top South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, local news outlet Naver reported on Friday. The post Morgan Stanley reportedly looks to acquire stake in Korean exchange Bithumb appeared first on CryptoSlate.

SkyBridge Capital CEO says Elon Musk owns over $5 billion in Bitcoin through Tesla and SpaceX

Electric car giant Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin is less than one-third of the total crypto reserves held by Elon Musk and his companies, Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of investment firm SkyBridge Capital, asserted today. The post SkyBridge Capital CEO says Elon Musk owns over $5 billion in Bitcoin through Tesla and SpaceX appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Justin Sun reacts after allegations of Tron (TRX) paying celebrities for tweets

Tron has been marred with controversy ever since its launch in 2017. The post Justin Sun reacts after allegations of Tron (TRX) paying celebrities for tweets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Report: Morgan Stanley’s $150 billion arm contemplates Bitcoin investment

Counterpoint Global, a $150 billion unit of multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley, is considering investing in Bitcoin (BTC), knowledgeable sources told Bloomberg today. The post Report: Morgan Stanley’s $150 billion arm contemplates Bitcoin investment appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Tesla’s in, but who’s next to buy Bitcoin?

Following Tesla’s $1.5 billion purchase of Bitcoin, the internet is awash with rumors on which high profile corporate entity is next. The post Tesla’s in, but who’s next to buy Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Big gains for Stellar (XLM) as multiple banking settlement rumors proliferate

The price of Stellar XLM soared to as high as $0.39 on January 6. The post Big gains for Stellar (XLM) as multiple banking settlement rumors proliferate appeared first on CryptoSlate.