Kazakhstan Financial News

14.01 / 21:47

Government Blockchain Bitcoin NFT sales and blockchain games continue to grow despite the recent market slump: Report

January 2022 continues to be rough for crypto investors as current markets see turbulent fluctuations in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Some have attributed the slump to recent federal intentions to introduce new rate hikes, and the political turmoil in Kazakhstan which significantly lowered the hash rate of bitcoin. On Jan. 14, the price of Bitcoin dipped below $42,000 as traders continued to hold out hope for bullish signals.

14.01 / 12:57

Adoption Bitcoin ATH Bitcoin hash rate jumps to ATH as Jack Dorsey confirms Block's mining system

Bitcoin (BTC) hash rate has returned to all-time highs despite losing a key hash rate contributor. Meanwhile, amid lackluster price action, Block CEO Jack Dorsey confirmed the creation of an open Bitcoin mining system.

12.01 / 22:04

cryptocurrency Mining Latin America Bitcoin boost Power Bitcoin & Crypto Mining Gets Another Latin American Hydroelectric Power Boost

The future of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining could involve a move away from coal and Asia – and toward hydroelectric energy and the Latin America region, with a Costa Rican power plant now feeding electricity to “hundreds” of mining rigs.

12.01 / 03:57

business Ban YouTube Bitcoin Don’t mention ‘K’ country: Bitcoin Magazine's YouTube restored after ban

Bitcoin Magazine’s YouTube channel was restored around three hours after being shut down, with the publication attributing the short ban to the YouTube algorithm flagging the word “Kazakhstan.”

11.01 / 22:19

markets Ethereum Ethereum futures and options data reflects traders’ mixed emotions on $3.2K ETH price

Ether (ETH) has been an emotional rollercoaster over the past three months primarily because its price rallied twice. First it peaked at $4,870 on Nov. 10 and at $4,780 on Dec. 1. However, the double top was quickly followed by a harsh rejection which led to $490 million in long futures contract liquidations in 48 hours.

11.01 / 15:41

business Government Bitcoin compliance Binance taps former central bank exec to push compliance in CIS and Russia

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is putting more effort into increasing compliance in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Russia and Ukraine.

11.01 / 15:33

cryptocurrency Adoption Trading International Iran Reportedly Set to Allow Digital Currencies Usage for International Payments

Iran is reportedly set to finalize a scheme that would allow merchants to use digital currencies in international trades.

11.01 / 01:37

markets Federal Reserve Bitcoin Bitcoin price bounces to $41.5K, but derivatives data shows traders lack confidence

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly reached its lowest level in five months this Monday at $39,650, marking a 42.6% drawdown from the all-time high present on Nov 22, 2022. Some argue that a “crypto winter” has already begun citing the $2.1 billion leverage-long aggregate crypto futures contracts that were liquidated over the past seven days.

10.01 / 17:31

Bitcoin Spanish MP Asks Government to Take in Fleeing Kazakhstan Bitcoin Miners

A pro-crypto Spanish MP has told the government it should offer bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin miners in Kazakhstan suffering from recent blackouts and bloody social unrest a new home in Spain – and that her nation should itself seek to become a hub of crypto mining and innovation.

10.01 / 16:41

Law Adoption bills Bitcoin lawmaker Spanish lawmaker sees opportunity amid Kazakhstan’s Bitcoin mining collapse

Deputy for the Spanish Ciudadanos political party María Muñoz has proposed a bill to make Spain a Bitcoin mining hotspot following the internet shutdown that caused a mining outage in Kazakhstan.

10.01 / 15:09

Police Court Violence Arrest coup Kazakhstan crisis: President claims violent protests were 'attempted coup d'état'

The president of Kazakhstan has claimed that the recent violent demonstrations that have shaken the country were an "attempted coup d'état" by "armed fighters", adding that his forces would "never" fire on peaceful protesters.

10.01 / 09:27

Court Fire NATO New York: Bronx apartment fire kills 19, including nine children

A malfunctioning space heater sparked a fire that filled a high-rise Bronx apartment building with thick smoke Sunday morning, killing 19 people including nine children in New York City’s deadliest blaze in three decades.

10.01 / 09:27

Court Jail ousted Aung San Suu Kyi: Ousted leader 'sentenced to four more years in jail' in Myanmar

A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.

10.01 / 08:47

VISA Court Novak Djokovic: Judge questions visa cancellation as player fights deportation in court

An Australian judge who will decide whether top-ranked tennis star Novak Djokovic plays in the Australian Open questioned on Monday what more the Serbian could have done to meet Australia's coronavirus entry requirements.

10.01 / 08:47

Kazakhstan: Protest violence 'was allies of ex-president trying to overthrow his successor'

Allies of Kazakhstan's ex-president Nursultan Nazarbayev stoked violence at protests last week in a bid to overthrow his successor, it's been claimed.

09.01 / 22:11

NATO US & Russian officials set to meet in Geneva amid Ukraine tensions

US and Russian officials will gather in Geneva on Monday for critical talks on rising tensions over Ukraine.

09.01 / 15:39

week Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests

Kazakhstan's health ministry said Sunday that 164 people have been killed in protests that have rocked the country over the past week.

07.01 / 21:11

Technology Kazakhstan: What's behind the unrest and is a revolution brewing?

Kazakhstan is engulfed in the worst street protests since the country gained independence three decades ago with government buildings set ablaze and dozens of protesters killed.

07.01 / 20:55

Ethereum XRP Cardano Bitcoin Price analysis 1/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, ADA, XRP, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE

Bitcoin (BTC) and the U.S. equity markets fell sharply on Jan. 5, reacting negatively to the minutes from the Federal Reserve's December FOMC meeting, which showed that the members expect the balance sheet reduction to start after the Fed begins hiking interest rates in early 2022.

07.01 / 18:35

Bitcoin news Bitcoin Bitcoin Vs Dollar Rate: Bitcoin Hovers Near More Than 3-Month Lows After US Payroll Data, Broad Sell-Off

Bitcoin slumped as much as five per cent on Friday to its lowest since late September

07.01 / 18:01

cryptocurrency Bitcoin Crypto miners Bitcoin price slumps as Kazakhstan Internet black-out hits crypto miners

The price of Bitcoin slumped on Friday to lows not seen since September as Kazakhstan, the second-biggest country for Bitcoin mining, lost Internet access amid the political upheaval over energy prices.

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