Month: October 2022

Singapore-Based Digital Marketplace Alta Acquires Hg Exchange

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Paraguay Warns About Growth of Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations and Effect on Power Stability of the Country – Mining Bitcoin News

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The growth of illegal bitcoin mining operations could affect the stability of the power system in Paraguay, according to statements from the National Power Administration. The boom the country is experiencing is taking its toll on the power system, with many miners plugging in illegally and consuming high amounts of power without making payments. Paraguay Underground Mining Operations Grow Paraguay’s popularity as a country with cheap power tariffs for bitcoin mining is hurting the electric grid and might work against the stability of the power system in the country. ANDE,…

Private Equity Giant Apollo Global Appoints Anchorage Digital as Crypto Custodian

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The five spookiest stories in crypto in 2022

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After over 13 years of ups and downs, this year stands out for having the most turbulent bear market in the history of crypto. Owing to a mix of factors — that include regulatory clearances across the globe and improved credibility among projects that survived the bear market — the world of crypto marked numerous milestones this year.  However, certain events in 2022 could raise goosebumps on the toughest diamond hands out there. Moreover, it was impressive to see crypto projects, in many cases helping each other, bounce back through…

Argo Blockchain is at risk of closing if it fails further financing

The London Stock Exchange-listed cryptocurrency firm Argo Blockchain has warned that it’s at risk of ceasing operations due to a lack of financing. The crypto mining company Argo Blockchain continues to explore new financing opportunities after failing to raise major capital from a strategic investor, according to an announcement on Oct. 31. Argo has been seeking to raise about 24 million British pounds ($27 million) via subscription for ordinary shares. “The company no longer believes that this subscription will be consummated under the previously announced terms,” Argo said in a…

ETH Above $1,600 as Markets Begin to Anticipate Fed Rate Decision – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Ethereum was trading above $1,600 on Monday, as markets prepared for the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting. The Fed is expected to hike rates by 75 basis points this week, as inflation remains at historical highs. Bitcoin also rebounded, hovering marginally below $21,000 in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) remained closer to $21,000 on Monday, as markets rebounded from yesterday’s sell-off. Following Sunday’s low of $20,461.72, BTC/USD surged to an intraday peak of $20,791.67 earlier today. The move sees the token edge closer to Saturday’s high of $21,080, which…

Bitcoin Options Market Signals Bottom as Skews Climb to Zero

“Spot prices DO INDEED look constructively bullish… but that said, Q4-22 doesn’t resemble the Q4-20 environment, where buying call exposure was the right move to make,” Gregoire Magadini, CEO of options analytics platform Genesis Volatility, said in a weekly newsletter. “[build] Tactial long but don’t ape into unhedged calls.” Source