Cryptocurrency news
Crypto companies spend record $640 million buying back own tokens
Digital asset firms adopt a familiar traditional stock market tactic to combat the sector's prolonged slowdown, but despite massive investment, it is unclear if the market cares.
Israel’s crypto market set for major overhaul with stricter regulations
From $838 to a million in 20 days: The mysterious trader who struck the crypto world
Bitcoin is recovering, and with it the entire crypto market
Crypto tech company Fireblocks acquires payment platform First Digital
Merchants who use supported PSPs can seamlessly integrate First Digital's crypto payment options into their current system.
Fireblocks raises $550m at $8b valuation
This financing round makes Fireblocks one of Israel's most valuable privately held startup tech companies.
Blockchain security start-up ‘Redefine’ raises $11m. for Crypto Firewall
Founded in June 2021 by Dr. Shira Brezis (CEO) and Alon Ram (CTO), Redefine is a pioneer in DeFi security that caters to institutional investors.
Global stocks rise sharply with investors' renewed risk appetite
World shares had fallen earlier in the week after Omicron infections multiplied around the world.
Israeli businessman Moshe Hogeg arrested for crypto fraud, sexual offenses
After an extensive undercover investigation by Israel Police's national crime unit, seven Israelis, including Hogeg and a member of his family, were arrested at the Beitar Jerusalem office.
Israeli authorities seize cryptocurrency transfer from Hamas
The sum which was seized reportedly included funds meant for, but not limited to, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades (the Hamas military wing).
Crypto startup Simplex sold for $250m.
The acquisition will provide Nuvei with an electronic money institution (EMI) license to offer IBAN accounts to end-users and corporations, and offers future banking and card issuing capabilities.
The 'metaverse' bet: crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate
Metakovan plans to put the artwork on display in four virtual world environments, in gallery complexes that the public can enter via web browsers or virtual reality.
Estonia is one of the best countries for developing cryptobusiness
Your Taxes: Crypto to be chronicled
New FATF pronouncement shakes up the cryptocurrency market