Two Chinese nationals, Tian YinYin and Li Jiadong were sanctioned yesterday by the US Government yesterday for their alleged involvement in laundering stolen cryptocurrency from a 2018 cyberattack. The pair have been charged with stealing nearly $250 million in virtual assets and laundering the money through converting BTC to USD and Chinese Yuan as well as through iTunes gift cards.
More DetailsMarathon Digital stated that as of August 31, 2022, it holds 10,311 BTC, with a total value of $206.7 million, and produced 184 BTC in that month.
More DetailsSouth Korean financial authorities expressed their opposite stance against Busan City to provide special regulatory support for partners to establish digital asset exchanges.
More DetailsTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed Bitcoin and how blockchain technology can be leveraged to counter security breaches in an increasingly digital world.
More DetailsHelium developers proposed the migration to help scale the blockchain through more efficient transactions and interoperability.
More DetailsFollowing its quarterly burn, the Binance (BNB) Chain has successfully eliminated $548 million worth of BNB; however, the market remains unaffected.
More DetailsOn October 1, Circle, the US dollar stablecoin USDC issuer, announced the launch of an institutional digital identity system based on Verit, an open source framework for the issuance, custody and verification of decentralized identity credentials.
More DetailsShiba Inu rose 13% following an uproar for Robinhood Markets Inc to add the token to its platform. The token has gained more than 40 million % over the past year.
More DetailsMessari now has $21 million of investors funds pulled from a Series A funding round led by Point72 Ventures.
More DetailsWith Ethereum 2.0’s first phase (Phase 0) set to launch on December 1, it appears that there is still a lot of Ether (ETH) missing for the upgrade to happen.
More DetailsOne of China’s largest bitcoin mining hardware makers, Canaan Creative, publicly filed for a U.S. IPO on Monday, The Block Reports.
More DetailsAptos plans to use the latest capital to bring the now-defunct Diem project back to life.
More DetailsGame developer for PC and mobile devices Krafton partners with Solana Labs to develop blockchain-based games and services in the Metaverse world.
More DetailsThe South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is planning on introducing new regulations on cryptocurrency, which according to Kuben Naidoo, SARB deputy governor, will be fully implemented and enforced in the first quarter of 2020 and it brings to an end a deliberation that started since 2014.
More DetailsSingapore Exchange (SGX) will launch crypto indices—the iEdge Bitcoin Index and iEdge Ethereum Index.
More DetailsEthereum software developers finally released the validator launchpad for ETH 2.0, which enabled users to participate in the testnet’s Proof-of-Stake.
More DetailsRwanda’s Central Bank, the National Bank of Rwanda is researching ways to issue its own digital currency.
More DetailsThe digital asset management market is expected to generate revenue worth $9.32 billion by 2028 based on soaring demand, according to a report by SkyQuest Technology Consulting.
More DetailsThe Ukrainian Parliament has passed a bill draft in the second reading Wednesday concerning legalising and regulating cryptocurrency and other virtual assets, such as tokens.
More DetailsSince last Friday, the People's Bank of China began to crack down on cryptocurrency trading, a large number of Chinese traders seem to have turned their trading venues to dYdX- a decentralized leveraged trading exchange.
More DetailsWorldcoin introduces Personal Custody, enhancing user control over biometric data generated via iris-scanning orbs for secure ID verification.
More DetailsIn our exclusive interview with Hedera’s Chief Scientist and Co-Founder Dr. Leemon Baird, Blockchain.News gets the details on how Hedera Hashgraph achieves Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance, the growing Hedera Governing Council and the use of the Hedera Hashgraph DLT to prevent coupon fraud.
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More DetailsLitecoin has gained momentum since March 2020 but it is also trading significantly below its all-time high making the cryptocurrency a solid contrarian bet right now.
More DetailsThe first generation of play-to-earn blockchain games has sparked global excitement. But unfortunately, one can't turn a blind eye to their glaring weaknesses and oversights either. For example, building a sustainable game requires a substantial focus on story, artwork, and content rather than monetization.
More DetailsPower Ledger, a Perth-based energy trading software company, and Powerclub, an Australian electricity wholesaler, have signed a deal to offer households unparalleled authority over their energy usage via a blockchain-based virtual power plant.
More DetailsWhat a volatile Sunday for Bitcoin as it plunged from $9,800 to $8,100 in a single hour, a very large outsized move for a weekend trading session that even Coinbase suffered an outage. There was no news/catalyst, instead I think it was a planned outsized sale that happened. A likely scenario is that a coordinated selling or take-profit via OTC and exchanges.
More DetailsTech conglomerate Cisco and decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) firm SingularityNET have reached a partnership to develop a decentralized Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) project. The ambitious project aims to create more advanced AI technologies that will soon be able to exceed human abilities to learn and perform new tasks.
More DetailsThe US has charged two Chinese intelligence officers with obstruction of justice for bribing a US government employee with $61,0000 in Bitcoin.
More DetailsGemini has entered the Irish market. The company is now providing crypto exchange and custody services to individuals and institutions.
More DetailsChina’s President Xi Jinping is calling for greater collaboration among ASEAN member states and has asked them to promote a ‘Digital Silk Road’ in the region.
More DetailsBinance launches a dual-incentive promotional campaign for USDC-margined perpetual contracts, targeting deposits and trading activities to stimulate market engagement and diversify trading options in the crypto futures market.
More DetailsU.S.-based crypto miner Digihost Technology Inc. plans to move drilling rigs from New York to Alabama, expanding energy capacity to 55 MW in the second quarter of 2023.
More DetailsCrypto asset management firm Grayscale plans to launch a new private co-investment opportunity in mining hardware that enriches the bitcoin ecosystem.
More DetailsA prominent Canadian cryptocurrency mining company, Hut 8, achieves a record high annual revenue of $173.8 million. Bitcoin holdings will increase by 100% to 5,518 by the end of 2021, with a market cap of $323.9 million.
More DetailsBTC's open interest is holding steady while volume for the past few sessions has been slightly lower than the last two week's average that it feels to me we are likely to head into somewhat of a short-term inflection point where we make a decisive break to the up or downside. Just look at the doji candlestick closed yesterday, so here are two scenarios how I think what can pan out over the next few days:
More DetailsAjay Banga, the CEO of Mastercard believes Bitcoin is unable to function as an inclusive currency for the world’s unbanked due to volatility, CBDCs are a different story.
More DetailsUpland and FIFA have today announced a multi-year partnership that allows the Upland community and football fans worldwide to collect, trade, and own FIFA digital assets and game video highlights, pursuing a joint mission to help fans get a better understanding of how the metaverse and web3 work.
More DetailsTo render innovative and best-in-class solutions to its products and services, Fresh Del Monte Produce has invested in Jordanian and UK-based startup Decapolis for blockchain-enabled traceability solutions.
More DetailsJohn McAfee's Ghostcoin gets backing for use as a payment coin in Hong Kong across 60 vending machines including Disneyland.
More DetailsNFT platform, Omni was hacked for 1,300 ETH ($1.43 million) as the hacker exploited the firm's reentrancy vulnerability protocol, according to PeckShield.
More DetailsEthereum’s upgrade from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is about long-term value creation, not short-term price movement, argues Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou.
More DetailsSushi has begun the final deprecation phase of Trident Pools, advising users to withdraw liquidity before March 15, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition.
More DetailsAll banks in the eurozone could share the instant payment system at the end of 2020, as reported by Reuters on 26 June.
More DetailsAccording to data from block explorer, Etherscan, the attacker of the TempleDAO hack, has moved the funds stolen via the recently sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash.
More DetailsBlockchain data platform Chainalysis published a report Wednesday, indicating China remains one of the largest cryptocurrency markets worldwide and continues to influence crypto activities worldwide.
More DetailsB² Network secures significant seed investments from top venture capitals for its innovative Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, aiming to transform Bitcoin's utility and adoption in the crypto ecosystem.
More DetailsSouth Korean game developer WeMade counters fraud allegations by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors, asserting compliance exemptions for its digital asset systems and Phoenix DEX amidst regulatory investigations.
More DetailsAlexander Lebedev, the billionaire UK media mogul and former banker has endorsed the revolutionary power of DeFi against a corrupt global banking system.
More DetailsCommissioner Hester Peirce, affectionately knowns as ‘CryptoMom’, believes the SEC’s court victory over Telegram was inappropriately reached and has further stifled innovation for the United States.
More DetailsResearch estimates about 3.8 million Bitcoin, worth about $30 billion US today has been lost, with most having gone to the grave with crypto holders who failed to tell anyone how to retrieve them.
More DetailsMicroStrategy Inc is planning to increase its bitcoin holdings through the net proceeds of its sale of up to $500 million worth of its class A shares.
More DetailsBlockchain networking company Everything Blockchain, Inc. applies for a patent for its Blockchain drive (EB Drive).
More DetailsWill Rishi Sunak's appointment as the next UK PM spell good fortune for the crypto industry?
More DetailsArgo not only mined more Bitcoins in July, but also generated higher revenues than the previous month. The crypto mining firm faced challenges of electricity costs and its 17 series machines during the month of July.
More DetailsCanada-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSmart announced it would donate aid for the emergency humanitarian crisis in Ukraine to help Ukrainian refugees.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Huobi has reportedly been planning a reverse initial public offering (IPO) according to a document revealed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
More DetailsChain announced that the $100 million deal will provide the company with assets, including MDT, cash-back application RewardMe and financial data protocol MeFi.
More DetailsBlock.one has launched a new suite of enterprise service offerings designed to help organizations integrate blockchain-based solutions into their operations.
More DetailsAccording to Glassnode, institutions and investors holding a large amount of Bitcoin reduced their holdings by 140,000 Bitcoins in February, which is equivalent to a reduction of 67.2 tenths since the beginning of this month.
More DetailsIran just offered a reward to anyone who exposes illicit cryptocurrency mining in the country.
More DetailsPaxos Trust Company announced that it will go ahead with the launch of its blockchain-enabled Paxos Settlement Service after receiving No-Action relief from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
More DetailsOn September 16, according to the official announcement, Blockchain gaming, and investment company, Animoca Brands announced that it has acquired WePlay Media, the developer of MotoGP Championship Quest, and reached a membership rights purchase agreement.
More DetailsJeju Island’s government representatives have revealed that a blockchain-powered electric vehicle waste-battery distribution management system has been implemented based on a multi-year support. It will track the history of receipts of waste-batteries acquired at the Jeju Technopark Electric Vehicle Battery Industrialization Center that opened in June 2019.
More DetailsFashion for Good, PVH Corp, C&A Foundation & Organic Cotton Accelerator, Bext 360, and Zalando have successfully collaborated on a blockchain pilot project that traces organic cotton from farm to consumer.
More DetailsSenator Brown compared Facebook's Libra to the subprime mortgage scenario. His sentiments show the divided debate facing the Libra project.
More DetailsChairman of Roger Holdings and prolific American investor Jim Rogers warns that the trillion-dollar bailout will lead to an economic meltdown.
More DetailsDespite the market plunge, Argo Blockchain recorded increased Bitcoin mining revenues in June. Argo said the success has been attributed to the increased Bitcoin mining produced by S19J Pro machines.
More DetailsInvesting in Bitcoin can be a complex and daunting process for beginners. That's why you should learn tips for investing in Bitcoin. Although you've heard stories of people making money from Bitcoin investments, you should be careful when starting.
More DetailsXiang Hu Bao, an online mutual aid platform, a subsidiary of Ant Financial, is a “collective claims-sharing mechanism built on blockchain that offers basic health plans to its 104 million participants.” Most of its users are Chinese citizens from lower-tier cities, and in rural areas. By utilizing blockchain technology, settlements have been made more efficient, and fraudulent claims have been reduced.
More Details21Shares, a well-known cryptocurrency ETP issuer, announced a partnership with the German online financial services bank Comdirect to diversify more options by providing cryptocurrency ETPs to their customer savings accounts.
More DetailsAndrew Martens, an Australian owning Marto Farms, has joined hands with Fresh Chain Systems, a local tech firm, in deploying blockchain technology on his watermelon labels to propel traceability. Buyers across Australia will, therefore, be able to trace the originality of the fruit.
More DetailsThe Indian government is eyeing the blockchain technology since it has a huge potential of being applied in various sectors such as banking, cybersecurity, education, and governance: securing the future of their economic development and growth. This strategic plan was made known in response to a question in the Lok Sabha as reported by the Indian Times on Nov. 27.
More DetailsPeople began hearing the word blockchain circa 2008. Over ten years ago now, but barely a drop in the boundless stream of time. This nascent technology soon planted its terrestrial roots and spread around many industrial sectors.
More DetailsSnowtrace.io, a blockchain explorer for Avalanche C-Chain, will discontinue its Etherscan-powered explorer on November 30, 2023, due to high EaaS service costs. Users are advised to backup data and Ava Labs suggests a better solution transition.
More DetailsInternational investors are throwing in money on cryptocurrency funds and companies as the Russia-Ukraine war has escalated, believing that the sector could provide security from the fallout of the war, according to Reuters.
More DetailsArgo Blockchain increased its daily Bitcoin production to 5.7 BTC per day in February, up from 5.4 BTC per day in January, despite a 10% increase in network difficulty.
More DetailsChina’s digital currency also known as the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) will not be competing with WeChat and AliPay says Research head.
More Detailsi2M Ventures has established a Blockchain Village at Medini (BVAM) intended at boosting the blockchain ecosystem in Malaysia.
More DetailsDecentralized lending protocol Compound has decided to pause the supply of four tokens used as lending assets for collateral on the platform, including ncZRX, cBAT, cMKR, and cYFI.
More DetailsInstagram influencers Kim Kardashian and American boxer Floyd Mayweather have been sued by investors accusing celebrities of falsely promoting crypto tokens to mislead investors.
More DetailsWhat a day to usher into the weekend. BTC traded past $10k for a bit and now over 7% higher in the past 24 hours. The clear catalyst was Paul Tudor Jones announcing that his $22 billion fund will be investing in BTC a low single digit % of assets because it's a great hedge against a "great monetary inflation". It also reminded him of gold in the 70s, and I thought this was the highlight "At the end of the day, the best profit-maximizing strategy is to own the fastest horse. Just own the best performer and not get wed to an intellectual side that might leave you weeping in the performance dust because you thought you were smarter than the market. If I am forced to forecast, my bet is it will be Bitcoin.” It is also important to note this will largely remove much career risk of any hedge fund manager who wants to allocate into BTC today. Next wave of institutional buyers coming soon? Is that why CME listed futures open interest hit a record high yesterday?
More DetailsA number of significant events has led to XRP rebounding higher at the end of April. However, it may be difficult for XRP to maintain this momentum due to the weakening of the crypto market.
More DetailsThe UK announced to accept stablecoins as a valid form of payment and has set plans to make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment.
More DetailsXRP is all the rage lately, making headlines due to its relentless surge. Now, its price has pulled back slightly, but Ripple has made its mark. Here's why.
More DetailsThe total value of $3.6 billion Bitcoins disappeared while the founders of South African cryptocurrency exchange AfriCrypt are missing.
More DetailsStronghold Digital Mining, based in western Pennsylvania, has found a new, environmentally friendly way to mine cryptocurrency, Reuters reports.
More DetailsTassat and Blockfills partner with eachother to create an institutional Trade-at-Settlement (TAS) product for spot bitcoin (XBT/USD), which will expectedly to be open in the market for traders in mid-December.
More DetailsThe City of Busan and the cryptocurrency exchange FTX signed a business agreement to support the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange.
More DetailsBinance announces the launch of Pixels (PIXEL) on its Launchpool, a social web3 game on the Ronin Network, offering BNB and FDUSD holders a unique opportunity to farm PIXEL tokens before its trading debut.
More DetailsStarkWare integrates Chainlink oracle services and data feeds into its blockchain scaling platform.
More DetailsFortune Business Insights, a leading publisher of market research reports, has revealed that the blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) sector will escalate to $24.94 billion by 2027 from $1.9 billion recorded in 2019, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.5%. This uptrend will be fueled by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they are viewing blockchain technology as an optimal solution for the numerous challenges they face, like access to bank loans, trade financing, and cash flow difficulties.
More DetailsChristina Choi of the SFC spoke at the Bloomberg Buy-Side Forum Hong Kong 2023, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with regulation in the asset management industry. She highlighted the SFC's ongoing work on guidelines for tokenization of investment products.
More DetailsSaros raises $3.75M in funding and gets listed on Bybit with a 50,000 USDT prize pool, marking significant strides in expanding its reach and enhancing its offerings in the DeFi space.
More DetailsOver 70% of Argentines see cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin as the most effective way to hedge against inflation and store financial value
More DetailsTexas resident Joshua Thomas Argires has been charged for investing COVID-19 relief funds in cryptocurrencies
More DetailsSecret Network announced a partnership with dYmension, which will provide the tools and infrastructure to network and aggregate Cosmos ecosystem layer 2 data, reducing the pressure on on-site traffic and expanding derivability.
More DetailsChristine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has highlighted that stablecoins could pose a serious threat to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
More DetailsClaimed as the candidate of Decentralized Web 3.0 Blockchain interoperability platform, what makes Polkadot so popular? We are glad to speak with Jack Platts, Head of Collaborations of Web3 Foundation to share with us how Polkadot is interoperable with Bitcoin! He also explains the GRANDPA protocol of Polkadot and how Polkadot can interact with Ethereum!
More DetailsSmart Dubai, a government entity established in 2013 to make Dubai a smart city, has revealed that the application of blockchain technologies in the city will increase to Dh437 million, around $118M USD, by 2025 from Dh 35 million, approximately $95M USD, recorded in 2018
More DetailsAccording to his tweet on February 23rd, while promoting the book discussing Bitcoin’s huge potential benefits to the African-American community, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter who is no stranger to controversies in the media, used the fanbase of his Twitter platform for this cause.
More DetailsDefiance ETFs' Defiance Digital Revolution ETF (ticker NFTZ) is launching on Thursday and will track blockchain-related firms and the NFT index.
More DetailsH.E. Justin Sun, founder of TRON and the Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization, attended TOKEN2049 in Singapore. It took place on 28-29 September. Sun was invited to share his insights on the decade ahead in the panel session titled "The Future of Crypto: Navigating the Decade Ahead.”
More DetailsGlobal Payment Platform PayPal speeds up to develop its crypto business. The company is seeking more crypto talent to join its team in Ireland, according to local media coverage Sunday.
More DetailsHelium Farm unveils three innovative mining plans in 2024, promising attractive returns on HNT. Offering robust services and global reach, the plans are a blend of profitability and security for investors
More DetailsThe logistics industry can leverage on blockchain’s immutability in propelling order tracking, administrative efficiency, and dispute resolution.
More DetailsBitcoin may be a sufficiently stable currency for El Salvador and its economy to rely upon. But this is a very small country from the point of view of the size of the economy, which will unlikely offset the global adoption of Bitcoin.
More DetailsProf. Aris Stouraitis presents how Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) offered by Hong Kong Baptist University strives to nurture interdisciplinary talents and he offers the top 5 career advice for graduates who wish to work in FinTech and blockchain industry!
More DetailsZhao, Binance's former CEO, reveals a new education-centric blockchain project, excluding token offerings, with details to follow.
More DetailsMoneyGram has partnered with Stellar Development Foundation to enable customers to make settlements in different fiat currencies including cryptocurrencies using USDC stablecoin.
More DetailsThe German government intends to propel efficiency and productivity in its energy sector. As a result, it intends to use blockchain technology to attain this objective as stated by the country's Federal Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier.
More DetailsBank of America (BoA) follows the trend of cryptocurrency in response to the increasing user transaction demand and institutions' interest. Bank of America announced to initiate research on this powerful digital asset system.
More DetailsEgypt is facing a severe cash crunch as the country is feeling the economic pressure of the coronavirus outbreak. The central bank of Egypt has instructed local banks to begin restricting daily withdrawals and has instructed citizens not to withdraw so much money.
More DetailsGoogle has announced the release of a new threat detection system for Google Cloud Platform customers against crypto-mining malware.
More DetailsRipple and Onafriq are collaborating to introduce blockchain-powered cross-border payments, aiming to improve transaction efficiency and financial inclusion in Africa, the GCC, the UK, and Australia.
More DetailsFind out which cryptocurrency was most correlated to the majority of the crypto market in 2019.
More DetailsSahara, a decentralized AI network, has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Polychain Capital to transform knowledge sharing and monetization using AI and blockchain technologies.
More DetailsThe UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions.
More DetailsVisa has filed a patent application to create a blockchain-based digital currency on a centralized computer, according to a publication by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent was originally filed in November 2019, and was described as “Digital Fiat Currency.” The US dollar was mentioned as one of the fiat currencies to be used potentially, although the patent could also apply to other central bank digital currencies including the pound, yen, and the euro.
More DetailsPayment provider PayPal Holdings Inc. revealed the company is planning to develop the next market in The United Kingdom to provide its crypto trading services.
More DetailsCrypto.com airdrops the LeBron James NFT series to fans by placing QR codes in Big Game ads.
More DetailsA Russian Court recently ruled a Bitcoin theft case as innocent, stating that Bitcoin was not considered a property. The victim sought restitution, after being robbed of 100 Bitcoins.
More DetailsHong Kong-based crypto hardware wallet maker OneKey has raised around $20 million in a Series A funding round.
More DetailsSINGAPORE - On 18th May 2020, Matrixport will introduce the Fixed Income Investment Product and the Flexi-Term Investment product, where asset security is protected by a risk control mechanism by real crypto assets guaranteed by excess pledge.
More DetailsThe new national cryptocurrency enforcement team will be led by a prosecutor who led the case against a Russian hacker, the U.S. Department of Justice said, adding that the FBI will launch a unit for blockchain analysis and virtual asset seizure.
More DetailsCoinbase and Circle Centre Consortium have expanded USDC from Ethereum to Algorand’s blockchain as part of its multi-chain USDC framework.
More DetailsA short article piece submitted by Christoph Besmer, Trade Commissioner, Investment Promotion Switzerland.
More DetailsCrypto venture capital firm Gumi Cryptos Capital(gCC) has launched a $110 million second fund, gCC Fund II, to invest in about 50 cryptocurrency companies through equity and tokens.
More DetailsBlockchain start-up Nous Systems has announced the launch of the world's first decentralised hedge fund built on blockchain technology.
More DetailsThe global crypto ecosystem only expands as users realize the real-world applicability of digital assets and distributed ledger technology. Alone, the worldwide blockchain market size projects to grow to $23.3 billion by 2023 hinged on an 80.2% compound annual growth rate. Market size totaled $1.2 billion in 2018.
More DetailsCustomers of Hong Kong-based Coinsuper have been unable to withdraw money or tokens from the bourse since late November, review from messages on the firm’s official Telegram chat showed.
More DetailsCardano price at 818 satoshis, trading later at -3.67% at 789 satoshis. Around 29.45 million of the volume was generated during the trading session on Monday.
More DetailsArizona State University (ASU) is going a notch by deploying a blockchain-based technical stack enterprise infrastructure for its students.
More DetailsUS Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said crypto intermediaries should be registered under the SEC.
More DetailsCrypto Bank Anchorage Digital is making an entry into Asia with five new partnerships, including crypto exchange Bitkub, asset management firm Dream Trade, blockchain investment firm FBG Capital, venture firm IOSG Ventures and digital assets financial services provider Antalpha.
More DetailsDo Kwon and five others have allegedly violated the nation's capital markets law and have been issued a warrant from the court in Seoul. LUNA and LUNC both collapsed after the arrest warrant was issued.
More DetailsBlockchain-based data analytics platform, Messari has announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round in which it pulled $35 million.
More DetailsTRON DAO is thrilled to announce its Developer, Community Ambassador, and Influencer Grant Programs to BUIDLers on the TRON network. As one of the largest DAOs, TRON is always looking for new opportunities to grow its ecosystem and further engage its vibrant global community. The Community Ambassador Grant Program will encourage a gateway between the DAO and multiple dedicated TRON friends and families to expand the TRON ecosystem. With a quarterly grant allocation of $30,000, the program will cultivate relationships between the DAO and established Ambassadors actively engaged within the TRON Community.
More DetailsThe change and uncertainty of 2020 has shown how vulnerable we all are. However, as we look forward to 2021 and beyond, we have the power to change how we view these times, find fresh impetus and imagine new possibilities based on our real needs and what truly matters.
More DetailsThe adoption of blockchain technology is set to reach unprecedented levels in major countries, as recently announced by China’s President Xi Jinping. South Korea intends to follow suit based on the revelation made by the Ministry of Science and ICT that USD 12.8 million will be channeled to blockchain projects in 2020.
More DetailsBlockchain game "Cross the Ages" (CTA) has received a $12 million seed round from gaming crypto investment firm Animoca Brands, video game developer Ubisoft, and Sebastian Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox.
More Details3Route, a decentralized exchange protocol launches a next generation on-chain DEX aggregator powered by the energy-efficient blockchain, Tezos. The leading-edge automated routing engine atomically optimizes trades across multiple liquidity sources. 3Route is positioned to provide users with the best rates and low slippages without any service fees.
More DetailsBybit users can directly buy crypto with their credit or debit cards using fiat currencies, the cryptocurrency exchange company announced.
More DetailsSpain's Tarragona port wants to be among the pioneers to be blockchain-enabled as blockchain technology will save time, reduce costs, increase trust, and present advantages such as transparency, immutability, traceability, efficiency. This will be instrumental in lowering the percentage of errors.
More DetailsThe average transaction fee for Bitcoin fell below $1 due to falling market prices and lower mining difficulty.
More DetailsChinese Police have just resumed its investigation of intellectual property infringement involving Yang Zuoxing, CEO of Shenzhen Bit Microelectronics Technology and Bitmain.
More DetailsIn May 2020, Bitcoin is expected to experience its third halving in history. Bitcoin halving refers to the halving of Bitcoin block rewards, which occurs once every 210,000 blocks created (approximately every 4 years).
More DetailsIn a bid to become a global crypto hub, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to issue federal licenses to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) by the end of Q1 2022.
More DetailsMcKenney brings over 20 years of professional experience to the Provenance Blockchain Foundation. The appointment of the banking executive is aimed to enable Provenance to expand its business among financial businesses that need blockchain services.
More DetailsFounded in 2021, Mintology is launching a new concept to the market this year, allowing brands of any size to connect with customers, fans and prospects by giving away NFTs at no cost. The NFTs are used as a claimable and marketing tool.
More DetailsNew Money Theory Research: Blockchain to Usher in the New Age of Monetary and Financial Freedom
More DetailsThe Bank of Korea (BoK), South Korea’s central bank and monetary issuer, has released its research on the use of digital currencies and blockchain technology for the banking industry.
More DetailsMessari, the leading provider of crypto market intelligence, released two quarterly analysis reports related to the TRON ecosystem – State of TRON Q3 2022 and State of USDD Q3 2022. The two most significant highlights in the comparison of Q3 with Q2 2022 were the 480.4% increase in the number of holders of USDD and the 71% increase in the Total Value Locked of TRX. Both reports indicated positive conclusions about the stability and secure strength of USDD and the TRON network as a whole.
More DetailsMonero (XMR) was the first cryptocurrency of its kind to offer advancements in privacy and fungibility.
More DetailsBlockchain.News exclusively interviewed the World Economic Forum’s blockchain project lead, Nadia Hewett, to get to know more about the Forum’s current blockchain development in the supply chain, and the organization’s future roadmap. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published a new blockchain deployment toolkit aimed to help governments, major institutions, and companies of any size to be able to maximize the benefits of integrating blockchain technology in the supply chain sector. The Forum also highlighted the importance of blockchain for addressing the disruption of supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
More DetailsBinaryX launches a new 220,000 BNX Cyber Incubation Fund, aimed at driving the growth and adoption of Web3 games.
More DetailsEthereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s net worth must be growing as the eth price continues to surge gaining more than 7% in the last 24 hours.
More DetailsIn pursuit of becoming a global crypto hub, Britain seeks to revamp the traditional financial market using distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to the finance ministry.
More DetailsBINARYSTAR and Asia Blockchain Review are organizing Unblock Tokyo: Ecosystem Fast Track on October 5th, in a major gathering of all-star developers to shed light on the latest developments in the industry and exclusive project updates for the blockchain and crypto community.
More DetailsCrypto ATM manufacturer General Bytes has confirmed that its infrastructures have been hacked using a zero-day vulnerability in server ports to steal cryptocurrencies from customers.
More DetailsBlockstream CEO Adam Back publicly stated that Ethereum and other altcoins were Ponzi schemes, angering Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson.
More DetailsIn its usual bid to take over the technology ecosystem, blockchain technology can be instrumental in the fight against unemployment through a creative aggregation of data for easy verification. This is revealed in a research report published on June 8 and sponsored by the American Council on Education.
More DetailsDubai Educational Institution Citizens School accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum payments for tuition.
More DetailsWithin the first quarter of 2021, the cryptocurrency market has seen a surge in the retail and institutional sectors and their adoption of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, the world's most valuable and widely traded cryptocurrency, reached an all time high of $56 445 per bitcoin, on the 22nd of February 2021.
More DetailsNimble is partnering with Verida to build a decentralized insurance protocol.
More DetailsChina’s Central Bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced its development plans for outlining a blockchain-based trade finance platform for the Greater Bay Area that links Hong Kong, Guangdong, and Macao. Governing entities in China, including the PBoC, China Banking Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the Foreign Exchange Bureau came together to issue the official document for the proposal. The entities submitted their suggestions on financing the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, focusing on global trade and finance.
More DetailsDigital asset-based fintech startup Fasset Technologies has launched a peer-to-peer trading platform in Pakistan to drive financial inclusion in Pakistan.
More DetailsFujitsu has revealed its collaboration with Rice Exchange (Ricex), a Switzerland-based startup, for the first-ever blockchain-powered rice trading platform. This move seeks to offer unparalleled traceability, efficiency, transparency, and security to the worldwide rice market worth a whopping $450 billion.
More DetailsVisa is enhancing its blockchain payment drives among its merchants through research while forming partnerships with central banks for CBDC issuance
More DetailsQuickSwap is a decentralized trading platform leveraging Polygon's Layer 2 network. Its native token QUICK achieved a new record-high today, breaching $1,000.
More DetailsCiti's 2024 report on supply chain financing highlights a shift towards resilience and diversification in global trade, emphasizing technological innovations and the adoption of the China Plus One strategy.
More DetailsThere are a number of talks on True Digital Ownership with DeFi & NFTs, Tokenomics, and Insurance in the Crypto Industry that will be part of Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023.
More DetailsThe hacker stole 7,500 ether from a wallet said to be a liquidity provider on the Uniswap decentralized exchange.
More DetailsThe Crypto Price Index (CPI) is touted to be an ideal crypto market indicator which will include over 200 of the top traded cryptocurrencies based on market capitalization. Expressly, it is expected to function like the Dow Jones Industrial Average by offering insights about the trading history of the major blockchain projects.
More DetailsHidden Road Partners is in talks with hedge funds and many of the top 20 global banks about providing access to trade or hedging their crypto risks, Bloomberg reported citing executives at the firm.
More DetailsDiscover BNB Chain's strategy for onboarding 1 billion Web3 users, bridging the decentralized tech gap, managing transaction costs, and future platform developments in our exclusive interview.
More DetailsBinaryX has confirmed that it is working on a new free-to-play, play-to-own game, CyberLand, an open-world MMO powered by blockchain technology. The team just released the concept video which gives a first look of the terrains and features of the game.
More DetailsThe famous Oscar actor Anthony Hopkins' new film called "Zero Touch" will premiere on the new platform Vuele in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It will be the first feature-length movie sold in the form of NFT.
More DetailsGate.io, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially launched its first country-specific site, Gate Türkiye, during Blockchain Economy Summit Istanbul, currently underway in Türkiye. The company is a Diamond Sponsor of the event, which is one of Eurasia's largest blockchain events.
More DetailsThe top 10 decentralized applications on the Ethereum network have hit 1,017,760 daily active wallet users, according to data analytics company DappRadar.
More DetailsChinese e-commerce giant JD.com, also known as Jingdong, has successfully launched two enterprise-level applications, including blockchain-based smart contracts, and the protection of commercially confidential information. These two applications were launched on JD’s independently-developed proprietary blockchain, JD Chain. The JD Chain blockchain framework was made open sourced around a year ago, five months after the company launched the JD Blockchain Open Platform enabling companies to use JD’s platform using pre-built APIs. The blockchain protocol has been opened up to allow enterprises to built custom solutions.
More DetailsThe Ukrainian government has planned to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) featuring unique digital artwork illustrating stories from its war with Russia.
More DetailsChina's crackdown on overseas telecom fraud emphasizes legal action against crimes using blockchain, crypto, metaverse, and AI, aiming to protect public interests.
More DetailsHamilton Lane is making three investment funds available to individual investors by tokenizing part of its $835 billion funds via a partnership with Securitize.
More DetailsHong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) major annual event, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), will make its debut as a virtual event for international audiences this year. With Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, and under the theme “Designing Digital Futures”, KODW 2020 will be held from 26 to 29 August 2020 to explore how digital transformation and human-centric design can help us navigate uncertainty and thrive in the pandemic world.
More DetailsThe Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has dropped another hammer on proponents of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, referring to Cryptos as “useless and unstable.”
More DetailsBillionaire Mark Cuban revealed in a past interview that his team, Dallas Mavericks, is accepting Bitcoins for tickets and merchandise. Cuban has been a sharp critic of crypto in the past but it seems like his view has changed.
More DetailsDCENTRAL Miami, one of the world's most anticipated Web3 conferences of the year, is proud to announce its new Minerva's Circle gender equality and diversity initiative. Named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, strategy and justice, the dedicated women's community created by DCENTRAL pushes for greater crypto and Web3 education for women worldwide.
More DetailsBlockFi, a major crypto lending firm based in New Jersey, officially disclosed a total loan of $1.8 billion and a net unsecured exposure of $600 million by the end of the second quarter of 2022.
More DetailsBoston-based asset manager State Street published a report on industry trends in 2020, highlighting the growth of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the financial services industry.
More DetailsThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed its first lawsuit against a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
More DetailsEl Salvador is planning to issues its first bitcoin bond next month, the Central American country's Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya announced.
More DetailsThe European Parliament has passed a bill titled Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) addressing the cybersecurity of crypto and fintech companies.
More DetailsDigital asset venture capital firm Dragonfly has acquired cryptocurrency investment fund MetaStable Capital, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price reached a new high for 2020 gaining over 12% in the last 24 hrs to reach $15,960. MicroStrategy has reported a $182 million gain in their BTC reserve value.
More DetailsThe Nervos Network security token offering (STO) has aimed to start on Oct. 16, to raise an undisclosed amount within two weeks via the CoinList platform.
More DetailsScammers have been taking advantage of COVID-19 and the worldwide economic crisis revolving around it to retrieve personal information and phish data from Microsoft users.
More DetailsThe novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 has spread to at least 25 other countries and caused 5 deaths outside of mainland China. Restrictions in Hubei, of the epicenter province of the outbreak, have been imposed further on its citizens. In Wuhan, the city where the coronavirus originated, has been banning its citizens from leaving their homes.
More DetailsInspired by traditional index funds' success, Crypto20 (C20) was designed to reinvent how investors gain exposure to the broader crypto market. With cryptocurrencies long-term growth potential, an index fund is the perfect entry point for investors looking to generate exceptional returns without taking on excessive risk.
More DetailsEzyStayz, an Australian-based international vacation rental platform, is using blockchain technology to minimize costs, as well as enhance the home rental services it offers. It also seeks to revamp the duopoly witnessed in the home rental market via blockchain.
More DetailsKraken exchange has passed a crypto audit by Armanino LLP, allowing customers to verify cryptocurrency balances.
More DetailsCircle CEO wants the US Treasury Department to provide improved regulation that can offer a “meaningful safe harbor” for players within the cryptocurrency.
More DetailsThe market value of altcoins broke through $1 trillion for the first time, and MAKER successfully attracted the attention of investors.
More DetailsPolygon Labs, the leading blockchain technology firm, issued a response today to a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that redefines the term "exchange."
More DetailsDOGE shot up 14% within minutes following his tweet. However, the crypto shrank down to 12% at press time. While Shiba Inu also went up by around 5% to create a local high of $0.00001032.
More DetailsLiechtenstein's introduction of the world’s first blockchain business law represents an important milestone in the evolution of legal frameworks to support blockchain business.
More DetailsFidelity Investments experiments with paying employees in cryptocurrency
More DetailsWhat Are The Key Takeaways from Block Live Asia? The Block Live Asia in Singapore was a great success! Held in Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre 18 – 19 April, the event gathered over hundreds of crypto professionals on the latest blockchain development and the emergence of initial exchange offerings (IEO).
More DetailsDr Ben Goertzel is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET a blockchain-based Artificial Intelligence marketplace project. He has described the project as a medium for the creation and the emergence of the global super brain–an autonomous decentralized democratically governed artificial super intelligent network that must be biased toward compassion for the betterment of humanity.
More DetailsThe European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.
More DetailsThe Pakistan Banks’ Association has signed a contract to develop Pakistan’s first blockchain-based national eKYC banking platform aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering capabilities while countering terror financing. The blockchain platform will also improve operational efficiencies, mainly focused on improving customer experience during onboarding.
More DetailsThe multinational retail giant in the United States, Walmart, is hiring managing position in charge of cryptocurrency and digital products.
More DetailsThe VeChain Foundation has announced the release of a new official block explorer and sync ledger wallet interface, which are in-house developed solutions maintained by the major development team.
More DetailsCongresswoman Maxine Waters scrutinizes Meta's trademark applications, filed in March 2022, suggesting the company's continued involvement in the digital assets ecosystem, despite previous assurances of no ongoing projects in this area.
More DetailsThe EIB says Blockchain technology and AI has a shortfall in funding to the tune of $12 billion.
More DetailsWormhole, a leading interoperability protocol, has unveiled its native token W and an airdrop to decentralize its network, reinforcing its commitment to the Web3 vision.
More DetailsOn Oct. 25, China’s President Xi Jinping said at the study session of the Politburo held on Thursday that the nation should accelerate the development of blockchain technology.
More DetailsBlockchain.News sat down with Peter Mok, Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, HKSTP to gain further insight into the incubation initiative and the custom-made programs, that have been designed to support technology startups, and specifically how they could be utilized by blockchain startups.
More DetailsCOSIMO Ventures, an investment firm situated in Boston and Dublin, recently announced that the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has endorsed them with a seven-figure investment.
More DetailsUS Federal Judge P. Kevin Castel has denied Telegram’s request to issue its Gram tokens to overseas investors.
More DetailsThe crypto industry in Nepal is about to witness further setbacks as the government has started to ban trading mediums for digital assets.
More DetailsThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) has revealed its plan to kick start an early proof-of-concept on the issuance of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) next year.
More DetailsThe Bank of Ghana has launched cooperation with Giesecke+Devrient to conduct a pilot project for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in West Africa Ghana.
More DetailsCrypto lender Celsius Network has repaid interest-yielding DeFi service Compound Finance with $10 million worth of the DAI algorithmic stablecoin, according to a report from Crypto Briefing.
More DetailsA decentralized finance project called Wonderland involves a cybercrime associated with Canadian crypto exchange Quadriga, turning DeFi into a financial felon’s wonderland.
More DetailsAmerican insurance company Lemonade has revealed the formation of Lemonade Crypto Climate Coalition which will offer blockchain-enabled climate insurance to the most vulnerable farmers across the globe.
More DetailsThe decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) 5G wireless network Helium announced to establish a new partnership with Dish Network.
More DetailsDeFi company Zharta, has secured seed funding from leading Web3 VCs and strategic investors to accelerate its growth to meet customer demand and go to market. Zharta, creator of a lending protocol for instant NFT collateralized loans, has closed a seed round of 4 million dollars in new capital to fuel the company's next phase of growth. The company had initially raised an acceleration round of $300,000 from angel investors.
More DetailsCSOP Asset Management Limited is set to launch Hong Kong's first Metaverse exchange-traded fund on February 21, 2022, according to the company's disclosure document.
More DetailsThe Singaporean administration teamed up with a local startup to establish a blockchain-powered digital health passport to boost medical records management.
More DetailsThe Crypto Head report added that Axie Infinity has a diluted market cap of almost $16 million - which is more than $10 million than third-placed Decentraland.
More DetailsRosa Rosie Gumataotao Rios, the 43rd US Treasurer, is joining the Ripple Board amid the ongoing court duel with the SEC
More DetailsSupply chain SaaS platform Morpheus.Network Y integrates with Polygon, a decentralised Ethereum scaling network to simplify supply chain operations.
More DetailsFor the past few weeks, there have been quite a bit of talk/shill/promoting of ETH and I think largely driven by a combination of factors that I've described earlier (i.e. growing daily active addresses, more than 60 bil gas being used, $7bn in stablecoins and Greyscale's ETH demand). Other protocol tokens such as Cardano, Zilliqa and NEO also followed the ETH move, albeit less exaggerated.
More DetailsRealFevr, one of Portugal’s fastest-growing startups, announced that it has raised a €10 Million funding round. The round is led by global sports investor ADvantage, with participation from Semapa Next, Shilling Capital Partners, APEX Capital, and the professional football player Sérgio Oliveira.
More DetailsAustralia’s New South Wales is proposing a flexible regulatory reform to accommodate the thriving blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem
More DetailsGreyp, a Croatian mobility tech startup and electric bike manufacturer, has partnered with two blockchain firms, the Energy Web Foundation (EWF) and slock.it, to establish an automated payment structure for IoT vehicles.
More DetailsRobinhood Markets Inc's shares tumbled 15% in after-hours trade as the commission-free brokerage firm saw a $423 million net loss in the last quarter.
More DetailsHong Kong's K11 MUSEA is launching a large-scale showcase of non-fungible token (NFT) art from April 29 to June 19, 2022, along with educational workshops and talks for all ages.
More DetailsMysten Labs collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to enhance the Sui blockchain ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted development tools, educational programs, and global infrastructural support.
More DetailsCryptocurrency companies that were attracted to Singapore for their crypto-friendly stance have begun to realise the difficulty of legally operating in the city-state, Nikkei Asia reported.
More DetailsBlockchain's unique tamper-proof feature can simplify the voting process and remove reliance on third-party intermediaries through shared consensus.
More DetailsU.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc said that it saw a surge in quarterly trading volumes with a jump of over 67% to $547 billion in the quarter ended December 31.
More DetailsThe use of crypto assets is being closely watched by global financial regulators amid the war in Ukraine after worry about its use to evade Western sanctions on Russia, according to Reuters.
More DetailsAnalysis suggests institutional investors have an increasingly optimistic stance on the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and then retail investors are still hesitant to return to the market.
More DetailsCoinbase is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives service for its clients by announcing the acquisition of derivatives exchange FairX.
More DetailsCozies, an immersive community-driven movement promoting a "Cozy" culture of living, has announced its first-ever Cozies NFT release is minting for October 10th at 10 am EST on its Cozies.io website. Inspired by lo-fi anime aesthetics, sci-fi, and streetwear culture, the Cozies collection is made up of ERC721A 10,000 NFTs, each intentionally crafted to reflect a Cozy futuristic reality.
More DetailsRussia’s upcoming e-voting on Vladimir Putin’s Constitutional amendments will be implemented using blockchain technology. Citizens in Moscow will be able to cast their votes online using blockchain-powered e-voting, according to the Moscow government’s official website. Starting on June 5, Moscow citizens can sign up for the upcoming voting scheduled from June 25 to June 30.
More DetailsAmerican basketball player Andre Iguodala, who plays for the NBA's Golden State Warriors, tweeted Monday that he will accept bitcoin as a salary.
More DetailsTech Mahindra, an Indian multinational IT company, has inked a partnership with Idealabs, an education technology firm, to boost Indian students and aspiring tech professionals with notable blockchain skillsets. Through the strategic collaboration, curated blockchain professional certification courses will be offered made up of live online classes and expert sessions by gurus in the industry.
More DetailsIndia has been taking multiple stances when it comes to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, as cryptocurrency has not been deemed legal, but not it is not considered illegal either. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently designed and adopted a blockchain-based system for automating payment clearing and settlement processes.
More DetailsSolana Labs subsidiary Solana Mobile has announced the launch of the mobile phone "Saga" set for launch in 2023.
More DetailsThe Turkish fiat currency has been listed to trade against bitcoin, ethereum and XRP on the Binance web platform.
More DetailsAccording to crypto sleuth ZachXBT, Lark Davis withdrew $2.5 million from Celsius long before the company crashed.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Animoca Brands released a statement saying that the company will cover the losses of those who fell victim to an online scam on November 19.
More DetailsHave a blockchain dApp ready to integrate the most state-of-the-art Oracle? Sign up for Supra’s Network Activation Program (SNAP) for the opportunity to receive free oracle and VRF/RNG credits before the list is full.
More DetailsDespite facing constant criticism, Libra continues to stead on, with consideration of using Fiat – Pegged Stable coins for the project to replace its initial proposal of having a synthetic unit.
More DetailsEtherscan's acquisition of Solscan marks a strategic expansion in blockchain exploration, promising enhanced services, innovation, and industry growth.
More DetailsDuring the Covid crisis, casual investors started to swap stocks and shares and even golf for investment in cryptocurrency, with Bitcoin and other altcoins like Ethereum proving to be hugely popular.
More DetailsBitcoin went past the level of $46,000 over the past two weeks which has put the world's top cryptocurrency back on track to positive territory for the year, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsKazakhstan-based crypto miners have been witnessing an unprecedented situation as they find themselves surrounded by uncertainty due to political forces.
More DetailsHong Kong Customs announced Thursday that the authority had dismantled a local cryptocurrency money-laundering syndicate involving HK$1.2 billion ($US 155 million). The operation is considered the first case for the same kind in the city.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange FTX launched FTX Access, which focuses on serving institutional investors in digital assets.
More DetailsAs the bipartisan Senate began to vote on President Joe Biden's infrastructure package, the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions in this infrastructure plan cited Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, Senator Criticism by Ted Cruz, and others.
More DetailsEarlier, CZ announced that the company will be spending more than $1 billion on potential investments and acquisitions this year. According to Binance, DeFi and NFT projects are among the good options.
More DetailsA complaint that alleges that Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers code (IDFA) is a privacy breach going against European laws has been filed.
More DetailsReleased in March 2020, Balancer is an Ethereum-based automated market maker (AMM) that enables users to earn fees by providing liquidity and trading.
More DetailsPopular crypto exchange FTX has witnessed a massive dip in the price of their native token, which has come about after an increase in withdrawals kickstarted by another top crypto exchange Binance, who planned to sell off all their FTX tokens.
More DetailsA United States grand jury indictment has been delivered to Plexcoin founder, Dominic Lacroix, as well as Yan Ouellet and Sabrina Paradis-Royer for securities and wire fraud, and conspiracy to launder money, according to the DOJ.
More DetailsInvesting in real estate is what many call a sound investment, however, does this also apply to virtual seaside views and luxury apartments in the gaming worlds as well?
More DetailsGoldman Sachs Group has joined Onyx, an online trading platform based on the Ethereum blockchain created by JPMorgan Chase. It will use the platform to conduct smart contracts and a digital version of the dollar repurchase agreement.
More DetailsBTC has managed to get into my sell zone with ETH clearly leading the charts with the triangle breakout getting quite a few technical guys excited. Contrary to this spike, 20k+ ETH Dec 120 puts traded at $8.4 yesterday. So who's gonna be right?
More DetailsBank Central Asia (BCA) is campaigning for Indonesian financial businesses to innovate and adopt blockchain technology to support its digital economy amidst rapid technological revolution.
More DetailsBitcoin mining company Griid announced that it will merge with Adit EdTech Acquisition Corp through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock code "GRDI".
More DetailsListed on the Boerse Stuttgart, the ApeCoin ETP underscores the company's long-term confidence in the digital assets theme, joining existing products including the Bitcoin ETP, Carbon offset Bitcoin ETP, and Ethereum ETP.
More DetailsChinese state-backed blockchain company Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) is reportedly to launch an international project overseas within serval months, according to CNBC citing people with the matter.
More DetailsThe enhanced adoption of blockchain as a service (BaaS) is anticipated to boost the blockchain in the healthcare market, according to a report by Research and Markets.
More DetailsPaxful, the peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace, has released a survey that indicates India’s enthusiasm for Bitcoin has been reignited following the landmark decision to lift the ban on crypto trading.
More DetailsBitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) is a low-cost, regulated ETF for U.S. investors, offering a traditional route to investing in bitcoin. With a 0% management fee for the first six months, BITB could pave the way for more cryptocurrency-based investment products.
More DetailsCoinbase NFT marketplace is still in beta version and its focus is on creating a social platform for community members of buyers and sellers who can test it and build a larger community.
More DetailsFollowing concerns raised by the US Embassy that some employees and students were applying for visas using fake academic certificates, the Indian state of Telangana has made a broad move of addressing this menace through blockchain technology.
More DetailsThe West African financial sector has been witnessing a wave of digital innovation that has fuelled services and applications that had the potential to really shake up the banking sector. Banks, Fintechs, and financial institutions have been harnessing digital solutions designed to serve touchless and remote banking, which has unlocked opportunities for the millions of digitally connected diaspora that remains formally unbanked but economically active.
More DetailsPrivacy-centric startup Nym Technologies secured $300 million in financing. The new funding would create the Nym Foundation, support research on hybrid networks and privacy-enhancing technologies, and issue grants to developers.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it has committed $500 million in cash and cash equivalents and 10% of its quarterly net income which is worth $160 million will be invested in a portfolio of crypto assets.
More DetailsFV Bank, a global digital bank, has partnered with Circle to enable instant and automatic conversion of USD Coin (USDC) into USD upon deposit for a seamless experience.
More DetailsGoldman Sachs is looking for a new Vice President for its Digital Assets team to helps define and execute the investment firm’s global blockchain strategy.
More DetailsA Fix-income investment management giant PIMCO began to get involved in the cryptocurrency field and gradually increased the amount of investment.
More DetailsWhat’s Bull___, Brilliant and Big Brother? Deep diving & examining where the real value is.
More DetailsBlockchain.com said the registration is an important part of its global plans to provide services across Europe and across the world, as the exchange just get approval from the Italian regulator.
More DetailsWith an evergrowing population, can blockchain aid in fighting against food shortages and supply chain problems?
More DetailsNischal Shetty, the co-founder of Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, is seeking a $20 million to $30 million funding round for his blockchain startup Shardeum at a $200 million valuation.
More DetailsAmerican asset and index fund manager Valkyrie will list on the Nasdaq on Tuesday, February 8, under the ticker symbol "WGMI."
More DetailsMultinational cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced that the notorious North Korean crypto criminal group, Lazarus, is planning on releasing a new ransomware.
More DetailsAfter Facebook has announced to change its name to "Meta" last summer, the whole world has focused on a term called "Metaverse". The word "Metaverse" has been searched in Google and Youtube every day. However, Meta is not a decentralized organization that is not a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), a Web.30 concept, and GameFi players may not like it.
More DetailsOver the past few days, a central debate has been ongoing on crypto Twitter, fueled by Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates. Both Bitcoiners and Ethereans disagree on which cryptocurrency is better for use.
More DetailsIBM has announced a new collaboration with blockchain-based trade finance platform, we.trade to enhance network capabilities and accelerate the global growth of the platform. We.trade was designed to connect buyers, sellers, banks, insurers, and other organizations in a network, simplifying cross-border trading. Built on the latest version of the IBM Blockchain Platform, IBM has been the platform’s technology partner since the beginning. We.trade was also the first enterprise blockchain consortium to go live, back in early 2018.
More DetailsBinance has gained access to open up a local office soon in New Zealand as the crypto exchange platform successfully registered with the country's Ministry of Businesses Innovation and Employment.
More DetailsChainlink's liquidity is showing a downward trend. However, there is still a possibility of LINK touching its all-time high of $36.89 in the short term. Here's why.
More DetailsSan Francisco -based Decentralized finance (DeFi) investing app -Zerion announced to complete a Series A funding with a total value of $8.2 million Wednesday.
More DetailsAs crypto ETFs gain SEC approval, Coinbase Custody emerges as the trusted custodian for digital assets, leveraging advanced security and regulatory compliance.
More DetailsManchester United has inked a multi-year deal with Tezos as its training kit sponsor, indicating it is one of the sustainable, reliable, and advanced blockchains providers.
More DetailsBitcoin Mixer offers a solution to the many risks posed by transacting Bitcoins online through a process known as Bitcoin shuffling.
More DetailsThe Singapore Fintech Festival rounded up blockchain discussions on the last day of the festival, focusing on one of the main themes of the event, financial inclusion.
More DetailsBlockchain companies have become a hot property in China over the last few years, and the rise in company registrations really surged following Chinese Leader Xi Jinping announcment last October that the country must strive to become the global blockchain leader.
More DetailsChina through its apex bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has reiterated its desire to be the first nation to issue a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
More DetailsAustralian Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg proposed a new draft of the titled Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2022, aimed at regulating digital asset exchanges.
More DetailsAva Labs, the team behind the development and management of Avalanche public blockchain, is raising a new funding round at a valuation of $5 billion, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsPhilippine Cryptocurrency Exchange (PDAX) has raised $50 million from a Series B round, led by Tiger Global management.
More DetailsDigital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of the cryptocurrency asset management company Grayscale, announced the firm will buy Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust shares with a total value of $50 million.
More DetailsThe Solana Foundation has launched a real-time tracking dashboard to measure carbon emissions on its blockchain, making it the first "major smart-contract blockchain" to do so. The dashboard, available on the Solana Climate website, aims to set a new standard for measuring emissions in the blockchain industry and encourages transparency. The data used to power the dashboard is open-source and modeled on the estimated carbon footprint of the Dell PowerEdge R940. The move comes as global efforts are being made to utilize blockchain technology to monitor carbon emissions.
More DetailsMastercard, in association with the RBA and DFCRC, has demonstrated a groundbreaking interoperable CBDC solution to enhance Web3 commerce in Australia and beyond. The live demonstration showcased a pilot CBDC holder purchasing an NFT on Ethereum, utilizing Mastercard’s Multi Token Network, emphasizing the potential of blockchain interoperability in fostering secure and efficient digital commerce.
More DetailsPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hong Kong and Metaverse Technology Company TerraZero Enter into Collaboration to Explore Metaverse Products and Services.
More DetailsSparkplus, a South Korean office sharing company, has announced a partnership with tech startup Kasa Korea for a blockchain-enabled real estate funding platform. Through the strategic collaboration, Sparkplus seeks to revolutionize Seoul’s sharing economy through a decentralized network that would enable people without much money to collectively and indirectly fund real estate.
More DetailsRoger Svensson, Associate Professor of the Institute of Industrial Economics, suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) is unsuitable as a medium of flat money for international currency.
More DetailsA Number of Renowned Speakers are Expected to Take Part in Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023
More DetailsMasRelic, a small cap start-up located 7 miles from one of the seven blockchain hubs of the world, New York City, has launched its new RELIC token on the Ethereum Blockchain on UniSwap.
More DetailsCrypto-banking innovator Choise.com is preparing a major assault on the $250B crypto earnings sector and is opening its equity book for those who want to be part of the journey. Via the Seedrs crowdinvesting platform, Choise.com is offering a limited supply of equity to Seedrs and its own platform users.
More DetailsThere are currently three types of Bitcoin address formats: Legacy, Nested SegWit and Native SegWit. Do you know the difference between the three formats?
More DetailsJPMorgan has partnered with DBS Group Holdings and Singapore-based investment company Temasek to create a blockchain-enabled foreign exchange platform.
More DetailsDr. Patrice Poujol is an EnTech research expert and a film practitioner. He has 8-year experience in the financial sector and movie finance and 12-year experience as a creative consultant and producer in the movie industry. In 2018, he obtained the first PhD worldwide on the integration of blockchain technology in Creative Media (CityU Hong Kong) through an academic exchange with UCLA and a participation in the MEFTI programme organised by MIT.
More DetailsMultinational multimedia sports entertainment brand ESPN Inc. and Tom Brady-founded Web3 brand Autograph signed their first multi-year NFT agreement on Wednesday.
More DetailsSince 2008 when the Bitcoin blockchain was founded by Satoshi Nakamoto, the distributed ledger technology has undergone comprehensive progress. Most significantly, the establishment of smart contracts to the Ethereum blockchain created an entirely new technological setting. But most of these development efforts face significant roadblocks that limit wide applications of blockchain technology in various industries. With this regard, FCH develops the next-generation blockchain alternative to fix current issues of the distributed ledger technology.
More DetailsHave you ever thought of how blockchain can fight deforestation? Surprisingly, this application works. MIPAD startup demonstrates how blockchain is useful in tackling the deforestation crisis in Africa.
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More DetailsAustralian cryptocurrency exchange CoinJar cooperated with the global payment giant MasterCard to launch Australia's first cryptocurrency MasterCard CoinJar Card.
More DetailsHong Kong Land Holdings Ltd announced Wednesday that the real estate firm has signed a lease contract with a crypto firm, embracing the first crypto company to use their offices in the city's cbd.
More DetailsShares of Bitcoin miner Argo fell 72% on Monday after a strategic investor failed to participate in the company's fundraising event
More DetailsThe Bank of Korea said that it has completed a 10-month CBDC simulation experiment research work on the 10-month central bank digital currency.
More DetailsChiliz Chain introduces Tokenomics 2.0, enhancing utility and blockchain longevity with an 8.80% base rate and token burn mechanism, aiming for a minimum annual yield of 5.72% APY.
More DetailsThe Kava Network, an open-source, EVM and Cosmos IBC compatible, Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem, successfully implemented its Kava 11 mainnet upgrade on October 26th.
More DetailsRISC Zero's latest announcement reinforces open-source development ethos and vision for a secure digital world, transforming zero-knowledge cryptography and blockchain technology, enabling developers to create unprecedented solutions.
More DetailsBinance is considering buying banks with $ 1 billion to bridge the gap between the worlds of traditional finance and cryptocurrency, founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said in an interview with Bloomberg.
More DetailsTaking a page from North Korea, Venezuela is looking to skirt U.S. sanctions by using crypto. According to Bloomberg, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a crypto payment method that they will activate “very soon.”
More DetailsBitwells, the leading crypto derivatives exchange, has launched a 100% deposit match for new signups. The programme will reward traders who deposit up to 10 BTC with a corresponding bonus amount. A total of 777 BTC has been set aside in a funding pool and allocated for the promotion.
More DetailsJohannesburg, South Africa-based crypto exchange VALR, has secured a $50 million (over 750 million Rand) Series B round led by Pantera Capital.
More DetailsThe Bank of Japan (BoJ) has just announced that it will begin experimenting with a Digital Yen, its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to test its technical application and feasibility.
More DetailsLuxor CEO Nick Hansen stated Bitcoin Ordinals might produce "synergies" between the mining pool and OridinalHub.
More DetailsDaniel Mottice, head of crypto products at payment giant Visa, announced his decision to leave Visa on Wednesday.
More DetailsAsia's leading digital asset exchange ZipmexX has suspended users' cryptocurrency withdrawals, citing the move as the exchange's assets could be swallowed up by the financial crisis facing the Celsius Network and cryptocurrency lender Babel Finance.
More DetailsIn Part 2 of our interview, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky shared how Kaspersky provides cybersecurity solutions for stock and crypto exchanges to address KYC and AML concerns. He also walked us through the Kaspersky Application Security Assessment and explained its significance in safeguarding assets in crypto exchanges.
More DetailsFollowing concerns from the G7 nations, Japan has requested crypto exchanges to suspend transactions of crypto assets that are subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus, Reuters reported.
More DetailsCrypto markets recoiled Wednesday with most major cryptocurrencies spending much of the day in the red. Lending arm of Genesis Global Trading temporarily suspended redemptions and new loan originations. Bitcoin down 1.4%, Ether down 3.7%, CEL, UNI, and FTX off more than 5%. Genesis Global Capital (DCG) has temporarily suspended redemptions and new loan originations in the wake of the FTX collapse. DCG's announcement is the latest entanglement to FTX's liquidity crisis and subsequent filing for bankruptcy protection last week.
More DetailsThe Federal Council of Switzerland has opted for better and fair regulations for blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the country, which is believed will minimize risk, increase legal certainty and abort blockages, which will prevent the possible applications of blockchain/distributed ledger technology.
More DetailsDespite the crypto market being generally bullish at the moment, altcoins have differed in their performances. Cardano (ADA) and NEM (XEM) for example, have had completely different trajectories.
More DetailsIn the recent conversation with CoinMarketCap, Proof-of-Stake Founder Sunny King revealed how his crypto journey is inspired by Steve Jobs and Elon Musk! He also debunked the myth that energy consumption contributes to the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsGoogle Cloud is running a validator on the Solana blockchain. The validator will soon add new features that will allow integration for Solana (SOL) developers and node runners.
More DetailsOver the last 24 hours, DOT has dropped by 21.73% and is trading at $29.92 at the time of writing. What's next for DOT?
More DetailsBIS Research has presented a new market intelligence report dubbed ‘Global Blockchain in Energy Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2024.’ It reveals that blockchain application in the energy market was worth $518.6 million in 2018 and its value will reach $6.29 billion in 2024.
More DetailsArbitrum Decentralized Autonomous Organization approves $23.4 million budget increase for STIP, supporting emerging builders and creating welcoming environment for new projects, raising total budget to 71.4 million ARB tokens.
More DetailsThe founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has said that he has not considered creating a native coin for his own social media platforms like the Libra which Facebook had expressed intentions of unveiling as a "new global currency" in June targeting a launch in Q1 of the year 2020.
More DetailsWikipedia Co-Founder Larry Sanger is happy to embrace the changes in the online encyclopedia with blockchain. Joined in Everipedia as Chief Information Officer (CIO) Dec 2017, Larry shares to our readers why Everipedia is built on EOS instead of Ethereum! He also mentioned 4 advantages of blockchain on the encyclopedia, yet efficiencies are not the main advantage!
More DetailsThe Iranian provincial police had apprehended an individual who was said to be smuggling in cryptocurrency mining machines. This was reported by the local news agency Fars News, on July 31.
More DetailsConsultancy firm Accenture has partnered with blockchain technology firm R3 and multinational software firm SAP to produce a prototype that uses distributed ledger technology to allow real-time gross settlements.
More DetailsBosch establishes Fetch.ai Foundation and commits $100 million in funding to create Web3, AI, and IoT products.
More DetailsThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Ohio resident cryptocurrency scammer Rathnakishore Giri and his company with illegally defrauding up to $12 million in a Ponzi-like scheme.
More DetailsOptimism Foundation announces a private sale of 19.5 million OP tokens, initiating a two-year lockup period for governance participation, amid a positive market trajectory.
More DetailsZilliqa Research Pte. Ltd. has formed the Zilliqa Group, a conglomerate focusing on Web3 and blockchain-based products, including gaming and decentralized finance, with a restructured board overseeing the transition.
More DetailsWeb3 and metaverse infrastructure firm InfiniteWorld has acquired Super Bit Machine to provide best-in-class experiences in the metaverse world by incorporating multiplayer and real-time game development abilities.
More DetailsIBM has doubled the number of its employees on the technical steering committee (TSC) of Hyperledger according to an announcement by the TSC last week. IBM now holds six out of the eleven committee seats which has raised concerns about the tech giant’s new found influence on the enterprise blockchain consortium.
More DetailsBinance might have successfully uncovered the brains behind the KyberSwap frontend hack, which was perpetrated last Thursday.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced that it will add Google Pay for Android users to buy crypto assets on its exchange.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands, a leading digital entertainment and blockchain technology company, reported strong financial performance in 2022, with bookings reaching A$594 million and a strong liquidity position, despite expanding its business portfolio.
More DetailsHong Kong Digital Asset Exchange Limited (HKD.com), a leading digital asset exchange in Hong Kong, today announced that the company has entered a joint strategic partnership and merger and acquisition with Technicorum Holdings (www.technicorum.com), diving further into the $163 billion annual global blockchain market.
More DetailsIt’s no secret that TRON has been eyeing a foray into NFTs and digital collectibles for some time; only last week, Justin Sun was pipped to the punch to purchase Beeple’s NFT art collection at Christie’s. The TRON founder placed a last-minute bid that fell just short of the $69 million the work eventually went for.
More DetailsAt the time of writing, there is almost $7 billion of Bitcoin currently held by 13 publicly listed companies, notably MicroStrategy, Square, Galaxy Digital and Grayscale.
More DetailsOnly1, a decentralized web3 social platform, is set to revolutionize how consumers use the social media landscape. Only1 pivots into a creator economy solution to eliminate intermediaries and allow creators to monetise their content easily.
More DetailsA study shows the growth and adoption of the crypto GameFi business are expected to make the game-earning NFT gaming industry reach $2.8 billion by 2028.
More DetailsWallet Street Venture Capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16Z) established its own crypto research lab to conduct blockchain-related academic research.
More DetailsFour-time tennis grand slam singles champion Naomi Osaka becomes FTX's global ambassador, becoming one of the first major female professional athletes to partner with FTX.
More DetailsCyprus, July 22, 2022 - Crypto.com, the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency platform, announced today that it has received regulatory approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). This approval will enable Crypto.com to offer a suite of products and services to customers in Cyprus in compliance with local regulations.
More DetailsSK Telecom cooperates with AhnLab Blockchain Company (ABC) and blockchain company Atomix Lab to develop a Web3 digital asset.
More DetailsCiti's Issuer Services acted as the Issuing and Paying Agent for the first Digitally Native Note (DNN) issuance via Euroclear's D-FMI distributed ledger technology platform, marking a significant step in digital bond issuance and showcasing a scalable model for blockchain integration within existing capital market structures.
More DetailsMango Markets decentralized exchange (DEX) has raised around $70 million through its MNGO tokens sale.
More DetailsCiara Sun, Head of Global Business Development & Partnerships at Huobi Group, has a wealth of experience in financial analysis, strategic consulting and corporate management from her previous roles with prestigious enterprises such as Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte Consulting and Ernst & Young. Sun sat down with Blockchain.News at the Blockshow Asia 2019 to discuss Huobi’s rising profile, China’s decentralized economy and what she considers fair metrics for ranking exchanges.
More DetailsChinese multinational telecommunications giant ZTE has partnered with China Mobile, along with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Laboratory, and Peking University to publish a “blockchain and edge computing whitepaper.”
More DetailsAssociated Press (AP) has used Ethereum and EOS blockchains to publish voting results for the United States Presidential Election.
More DetailsThe proposed sale of Perth Glory FC, an Australian soccer club, has been thrown into disarray following allegations that the potential buyers have an ongoing fraudulent misrepresentation case in the UK High Court. The claims point out that London Football Exchange (LFE), a London-based cryptocurrency company, and its owner Jim Aylward were facing a $2.2 million USD lawsuit brought forth by a Turkmenistan oil trader.
More DetailsWhat do Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Gene Simmons have in common? They've all come out as proponents of Dogecoin, the one-time joke cryptocurrency. While Doge might be spiking, it's important to remember that no all cryptos are created equal.
More DetailsCEO Michael Saylor revealed that MicroStrategy’s $425 million Bitcoin investment was part of its corporate 100-year outlook and strategy to adopt the Bitcoin Standard.
More DetailsMongolia’s Trade & Development Bank (TDB Bank), one of the oldest and largest banks in the nation, has announced plans to enter the crypto space.
More DetailsFort Worth, a City in Texas State, announced Tuesday to become the first city government to mine Bitcoin in the United States.
More DetailsCrypto miner Bitdeer spent about $28.4 million in July to acquire Le Freeport, the highest-security storage facility in Singapore.
More DetailsBlockchain security startup, BlockSec has announced it has completed a new seed plus funding round where it pulled the sum of $8 million from top investors.
More DetailsLookonchain showed Voyager using 23 tokens worth over $100 million.
More DetailsCryptocurrencies may dominate this Super Bowl ad and emerge as the winner. Coinbase, FTX, Crypto. com, Bitbuy will all be involved during Super Bowl ads.
More DetailsBinance clarified that the "Binance Accounting System Vulnerability" incident occurred on Binance.US only, and Binance.com found no related problems, emphasising that user assets are safe.
More DetailsEthereum Classic (ETC) has experienced a substantial price increase of 55.52% in the past week. Currently, ETC is suffering from strong selling Pressure.
More DetailsBitKeep was robbed of $1 million in crypto tokens. The users who were robbed had approved their tokens on BitKeep's swap service - called a swap router - on the BNB Chain and Polygon.
More DetailsSouth American trading platform Bitso announced the decision to lay off 80 employees in consideration of its long-term business strategy.
More DetailsPeer Inc., a metaverse technology company, has entered a new partnership with Seattle-based innovation agency Fresh Consulting. Peer will be working with Fresh to deliver on its vision of a gamified digital layer on top of the world, and support its mission to bring people and content into the metaverse. Fresh will provide an elite team of engineers, developers, designers, and strategists who build innovative end-to-end solutions for some of the world’s largest tech companies.
More DetailsDavid Solomon, the Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, has said he is a big believer in the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsInvest Hong Kong is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong.
More DetailsThe urge for digitization is expected to push the blockchain identity management market to $17.81 billion by 2030, according to a report by Market Research Future (MRFR).
More DetailsThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected yet another bid for a bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), this time from New York-based Wilshire Phoenix.
More DetailsCompared to Ethereum’s Solidity language when developing play-to-earn (P2E) games, the ease of use of Solana’s building language- Rust will give Solana a competitive edge, according to AmioTalio.
More DetailsLeading crypto exchange Binance announced the launch of its new product 'Binance Card' which aims to provide crypto payment services anywhere in the world.
More DetailsAs residents in Hong Kong struggle to purchase physical property, The Sandbox's virtual assets could be a lucrative investment opportunity for many.
More DetailsAfter much criticism following his support of the uploaded DCCPA bill, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has again taken to Twitter to explain further on the bill.
More DetailsTallinn, Estonia, 8 January 2021 DGBLabs OÜ, announces it Community Presale of the DataGrid Token (DGT) for 22nd- 26th January offering a 5% bonus, which is reduced 1% a each day during the sale, on a minimum of one quarter ETH at the price of $.005. Higher Bonus levels available for purchases over 80 ETH. Participants will be required to complete WhiteListing on Blockpass prior to the sale date.
More DetailsRobinhood’s crypto wallet is officially live, allowing the first 1,000 users to make crypto withdrawals.
More DetailsThe UnionBank of the Philippines and Standard Chartered have created a proof of concept required in the issuance of a blockchain-powered retail bond.
More DetailsWith the decentralized finance boom, many projects have emerged in the DeFi market. 1INCH stands out among them.
More DetailsBlockchain technology is expected to be a major trend fueling the logistics market growth, according to a report by Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company.
More DetailsCortexDAO, a DeFi index platform, announced today it has listed its CXD token on the MEXC Exchange. CXD is now available in a USDT trading pair to MEXC’s over 6 million users, with the launch of CortexDAO’s Convex Index right around the corner.
More DetailsGreenidge Generation Holdings has secured $100 million in funds to help in enlarging its operations in the US.
More DetailsThe Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE has launched a blockchain-based system aiming to boost productivity among health practitioners by reducing time and costs.
More DetailsTo propel blockchain adoption and financial accessibility on African soil, crypto exchange Binance has launched a crypto education tour in five french-speaking countries.
More DetailsA day after India’s Supreme Court lifted the ban on cryptocurrencies, South Korea has followed in their footsteps as the nation’s National Assembly has amended the Act on Reporting and Use of Specific Financial Information. This move fully legalizes cryptocurrencies in South Korea.
More DetailsHong Kong-based digital asset custody provider Hex Trust announced the integration of Polkadot blockchain network into Hex Safe.
More DetailsTelegram Open Network (TON) announced that the original investors had been informed that the blockchain network would launch in late October.
More DetailsDecentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) 5G wireless network Helium is proposing to migrate its own network, officially known as HIP 70, to Solana in search of more efficient operations.
More DetailsAt a hearing held on Tuesday, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, said that the United States will not follow China's ban on cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsBNB Smart Chain's security enhancements in 2023 led to an 85% reduction in financial losses from security incidents, a striking contrast to the previous year's $1.1 billion losses.
More DetailsBack in April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India released a press release prohibiting banks from providing financial services to individuals and corporate bodies dealing in cryptocurrencies. This move by the Reserve Bank of India has received many criticisms from several individuals and the High Court of Delhi as the ban clearly violates the constitution.
More DetailsUnited States President Trump has issued two executive orders against Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat, which are suspected of sharing US citizens’ data with the Chinese Communist Party.
More DetailsBlockchain, the underlying technology of bitcoin, was once just a buzzword but is now an irreversible trend that has the potential to reshape human society.
More DetailsWeb3 technology provider Sortium Blockchain Studio has launched the first 3D living NFT called "Kymera" based on-chain DNA.
More DetailsAmerican Premium Water Corporation announced the acquisition of cryptocurrency mining and staking company CloudXchange DataCentre Inc. (“CloudX”) for $45.6 million.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price went on a wild ride over the weekend, the bulls pushing the Bitcoin price up to $12,100, before the world’s biggest cryptocurrency plunged back to $10,640 within a matter of minutes.
More DetailsThe Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) was founded in November 2016 by the founding president, Chia Hock Lai. The association is a cross-industry nonprofit initiative, aiming to facilitate collaboration in the ecosystem between market participants and stakeholders in the FinTech industry. Blockchain.News interviewed Chia Hock Lai to find out more about the leading association in Singapore.
More DetailsBlockchain payments platform Ansible Labs on Wednesday announced the completion of a $7 million seed round of funding led by crypto venture capital firm Archetype.
More DetailsThe Group of 20 met in Riyadh last weekend with senior officials expressing alarm at the delay in plans to implement new digital taxes on American technology companies. The New York Times reported on Feb 22, that after two years of economic fallout from a trade war, leaders of the G20 feel that if a deal is not made in the coming months, European countries will begin collecting levies on the US tech giants, which could lead to US retaliation.
More DetailsCalifornia-based NFT decentralized platform NFT Oasis announced that it has received the first round of funding from $4.4M, aiming to combine VR and DeFi to art creators with more creative freedom, commercial control, and financial success.
More DetailsElwood Technologies, a cryptocurrency company of hedge fund giant Allen Howard, sold its ETF index to CoinShares for $17 million.
More DetailsGrayscale Investments, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager has opened public trading for two prominent altcoins, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin.
More DetailsOpenAI, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence research organization, has hit a new milestone this week.
More DetailsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched Project Guardian, a sandbox initiative that is set to explore a number of defined use cases with respect to asset tokenization on the blockchain.
More DetailsCrypto art being bought and sold as ERC-721 non-fungible tokens (NFT) has been making headlines based on the record-breaking sales being witnessed.
More DetailsThe citrus supply chain is one of the most fragmented and complex of all supply chains. The production is found all over the world, thus making several intermediaries and producers difficult to identify and trace. The Argentine Citrus Federation (Federcitrus) incorporated blockchain into the agency’s informatics system to provide traceability of fruit export products.
More DetailsA consortium of Netherlands CBD producers called the Cannabinoid Association of the Netherlands (CAN) is leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability, accountability, and transparency in the CBD market.
More DetailsThe Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.
More DetailsCelebrity Kim Kardashian West posted an Ethereum Max project on her Instagram story with 228 million followers, who might earn between $300,000 and $500,000 by a single posting on her Instagram account.
More DetailsPeertec, a leading blockchain-focused fintech firm, has revealed its strategic collaboration with Penta Security, a highly valued web and data security company. The partnership is expected to boost Peertec’s infrastructure security using blockchain technology. The safety of its GDAC cryptocurrency exchange and services is also expected to be strengthened.
More DetailsThe United States National Security Council has named distributed ledger technology (DLT) as one the most critical focus areas in its tech war with China and Russia.
More DetailsElon Musk’s tweets have served to create headwind for Bitcoin, sending the cryptocurrency on a steep plunge.
More DetailsExciting news for crypto enthusiasts seeking to invest in NFT as an alternative asset class, artèQ token is getting its first listing on CEX. The artèQ NFT Investment Capital today announced its centralized exchange listing on BitMart. artèQ’s native utility token, $ARTEQ, will get listed for trading on BitMart, a leading crypto exchange with millions of users globally. As the first centralized exchange to list artèQ, BitMart lets users trade the ARTEQ/USDT pair. BitMart users can trade cryptocurrency instantly with an advanced security system and user-friendly interface.
More DetailsZetaChain and Curve Finance have partnered to introduce native Bitcoin support for cross-chain swaps and omnichain asset pools, enhancing asset management efficiency across blockchains.
More DetailsThe world's first digital asset bank Sygnum Bank announced to be the first bank to accept the pledge of Ethereum 2.0 from its customers.
More DetailsOnline gambling is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world since the mass adoption of smartphone technology and increased global internet access. The industry is very divisive however and its opponents cite the high levels of fraudulent sites and scams.
More DetailsCoinMarketCap is a renowned cryptocurrency and exchange data aggregator. Recently purchased by Binance, the site is currently under fire from users who claim that exchange rankings are being manipulated.
More DetailsAmatil, the Coca-Cola company's biggest distributor in Australia and New Zealand has partnered with Centrapay, a payment startup to enable customers to pay with Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
More DetailsUS government officials want to bypass encryption on websites, under allegations that child sexual exploitation runs unmonitored on strongly encrypted platforms.
More DetailsReebonz, the biggest luxury e-commerce company in Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia, has incorporated blockchain technology into its ecosystem to determine the provenance of its products.
More DetailsChina Updates Smart City Infrastructure with Blockchain-Based City Identification System
More DetailsCanada-based cryptocurrency company BIGG Digital Assets Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, with total quarterly revenue of $2.5 million.
More DetailsChainlink announces its largest hackathon, Constellation, from November 8 to December 10, 2023, with a $350,000 prize pool across seven core tracks. This event follows the trajectory of growth from Chainlink's inaugural hackathon in 2020. The hackathon is open to Web3 engineers of all experience levels and covers a broad spectrum of blockchain applications. It not only serves as a competition but a learning platform offering extensive educational resources and technical support to participants.
More DetailsMultinational fast food giant McDonald's accepts Bitcoin and USDT as payment methods in the southern Swiss city of Lugano (Lugano).
More DetailsPAWS Chicago, a large-scale No-Kill animal rescue organization in the Midwestern United States, and Leo Burnett, a creative solutions company, launched a cryptocurrency donation event called "Dogenations".
More DetailsThe largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, regained $25,000 since June, with data on Bitstamp’s exchange hitting $25,050, the highest level since June 13.
More DetailsRwanda is poised to become the next Silicon Valley of Africa. This is demonstrated by many tech businesses launching their operations in the country. Due to Rwanda’s rapid rise to become Africa’s tech hub, a new blockchain training school intends to set its foot in the country. The establishment of the school is expected to introduce new innovative ways to create new African blockchain technology-based products.
More DetailsCoinbase's data indicates that California's 8.2 million crypto owners could significantly influence the 2024 elections, with a strong preference for candidates who support innovative and crypto-friendly policies.
More DetailsJust like the rest of the entire crypto market, Polkadot has been in a period of consolidation while making attempts to break out from its current levels.
More DetailsThe U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning on its official website (FCA) that cryptocurrency exchange FTX may be providing financial services or products in the country without authorization.
More DetailsA UK judge has ruled that Craig Wright, who claimed to have written the Bitcoin whitepaper, is not the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto.
More DetailsReserveBlock RBX, the first open-source decentralized NFT Centric Blockchain that enables true peer-to-peer operability for the validating, minting, and trading of NFTs with or without the need of a centralized authority, announced that the protocol has achieved mainnet beta after seven months of testnet and achieving consistent stability amongst the validators on the network.
More DetailsThe head of Crypto and stock trading platform Wealthsimple said the Canadian government should work on growing cryptocurrency and blockchain companies in the country.
More DetailsWinter has hung over the crypto industry, with 2.25 trillion lost across the entire market in the past few months alone. What are the underlying reasons we find ourselves in this crypto winter?
More DetailsOn September 12, Square Enix, a Japanese game development company, announced that it has joined the game blockchain Oasys to jointly explore the feasibility of using user contributions to develop new games on the Oasys blockchain.
More DetailsCrypto venture firm Hack VC has closed a $150 million maiden fund, bringing total assets under management to $425 million. Hack VC is a long-time web3 investor, having backed over 100 projects since 2014. The firm remains firmly bullish on web3's future potential and will deploy its new capital to seed critical infrastructure startups.
More DetailsWyoming, a crypto-friendly state, enacted a measure banning private key disclosure. If Governor Mark Gordon approves, it will take effect July 1.
More DetailsWorldmoney Financial Blockchain Co., Ltd, the parent company of Blockchain.News, announced the addition of Mr. Chau Cheuk Wah as company shareholder.
More DetailsThe first provincial blockchain zone has been established in China, in the central Chinese province of Hunan. The “Wanbao” blockchain zone is located in the city of Loudi, marking the first blockchain zone in China, according to a local Chinese report.
More DetailsMastercard has filed for 15 trademarks related to NFTs, crypto and metaverse.
More DetailsThere seems to be no slowing down behind the sentiments driving the Increase in the price of the precious metal. Recently Goldbug Peter Schiff has been seen to be making headlines on the news, shilling his baby and expressing his admiration for his virtue of hedging against Central Banks.
More DetailsAmerican online personal finance company Social Finance has obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish SoFi Bank, National Association.
More DetailsAfter a fierce debate exploded over how to tax cryptocurrency, a bid to pass an infrastructure bill worth approximately $1 trillion has stalled in the US senate.
More DetailsThe Marco Polo Network announced a new strategic partnership with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) to create a vast financial atmosphere that will ensure economic as well as trade growth, making BNY Mellon a member of the top network of financial institutions which leverage blockchain technology for trade finance.
More DetailsThe Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) believes blockchain and DLT solutions could benefit its public sector.
More DetailsBinance, one of the top cryptocurrency exchange has opened support for the Nigerian National currency (Naira) on its trading platform.
More DetailsHong Kong's MaiCapital Limited announced that it has secured approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to fully manage virtual assets portfolios.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands' Japanese unit raised $45 million in financing at a $500 million pre-money valuation.
More DetailsUnited States Congress will vote today on a bill that specifically aims to ensure the US remains competitive with China in the race for blockchain supremacy.
More DetailsThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the primary financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, has seen a sharp rise of 74% in crypto-related investigations in 2019.
More DetailsDouble Jump.Tokyo is targeting to partner with major game developers. The Japanese blockchain company has raised $24 million in a Series C funding round.
More DetailsThe price of dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a slight increase from $0.242 to $0.266 after Tesla CEO founder Elon Musk tweeted and supported an update to the proposed average transaction fee for dogecoin.
More DetailsShapeshift has now created a new open-source app to which users will have to migrate, to take additional steps into complete decentralization.
More DetailsThe existence and relevance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have stirred interest from different businesses across various sectors. This is accompanied by the launch of Sofi's exchange platform which offers to make the process of trading more seamless
More DetailsThe independent UK Carbonplace organization will start later this year under CEO Scott Eaton.
More DetailsHong Kong Blockchain Ecosystem Feb 2020 - New Members
More DetailsEl Salvador will delay the issuance of bitcoin bonds originally scheduled for March 15-20, possibly until September, according to Reuters.
More DetailsIn recent speculation, Facebook has acknowledged that there are several regulatory issues that are preventing the progress of launching Libra globally.
More DetailsEther soared to a record to all-time-high above $4,400, gaining as much as 3.5% to $4,403.93, topping the previous record of $4,379.62 reached in May.
More DetailsFor the first time in over six months, Bitcoin’s acceptance has been below key support. Yesterday, the prices plummeted below a four-month low of $7800 and this phase of price volatility lingers.
More DetailsFollowing Kikitrade's plan to widen its participation in the blockchain gaming and non-fungible token market, Hong Kong-based startup firm Animoca Brands has increased its shareholding to become the second-largest shareholder.
More DetailsLINE communications app recently launched a new blockchain digital wallet that can be used to manage various crypto assets.
More DetailsCipherTrace blockchain analytics firm has revealed guidelines that could help law enforcement identify that cryptocurrency was used for illicit activities.
More DetailsTwo new crypto-related bills were discussed among the House Agriculture Committee this week as the United States moves forward with crypto regulation.
More DetailsIndonesia-based cryptocurrency exchange Pintu announced the company has completed an extended Series A funding round by raising $35 million dollars, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, citing multiple sources.
More DetailsBrazil has commenced the use of blockchain technology for issuing the National Identity Card (CIN) to enhance security and data integrity in the new identity issuance process. The initial phase begins in three states with a nationwide deadline set for November 6, 2023. This move is part of Brazil's broader initiative towards leveraging blockchain for public service improvement, aligning with global trends of digital identity verification.
More DetailsData don’t lie. New research from KPMG investigated how consumers feel about the application of blockchain digital tokens. It turned out that consumers believe that the blockchain-baked tokenization could significantly transform the way businesses interact with the public. But it emerged that most businesses have not embraced the new technology. Now, you can guess the implications.
More DetailsThe UK plans to establish digital asset regulation within a year to take advantage of blockchain's benefits for the private sector and the economy, according to Andrew Griffith, the economic secretary to the UK Treasury.
More DetailsMaker has grown nearly eight-fold since the beginning of this year. It hit a record high of $4,995 today, breaking the $4,500 mark in one clean swoop.
More DetailsCryptex Finance is set to launch a new JPEGz token powered by Chainlink and Coinbase Cloud.
More DetailsAmerican investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays invest in global fintech crypto company Elwood Technologies. The company is valued at up to $500 million after the financing, according to the report from Financial Times.
More DetailsPublicly-listed Canadian crypto mining form Bitfarms has temporarily reduced employees because of the social and economic challenges caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
More DetailsChainalysis has launched an asset realization program intended to assist government agencies with monitoring and storing seized crypto assets.
More DetailsA list of some of the blockchain projects and crypto figures who have been charged by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over the years.
More DetailsDuring Hong Kong Fintech Week 2019 held on Nov. 4-8, Zachary Keats, the Director of Corporate Development at Klaytn and Ground X, shared his insights on blockchain adoption initiatives in Korea. Kakao, a South Korean internet company offering a platform of services including messaging, cab-hailing, and payments, has developed Klaytn, the blockchain business arm of the company.
More DetailsFintech blockchain acquisition is not only about testing and watching. It’s also about proactively taking action and applying the technology.
More DetailsBitcoin is now over a decade old, although it has only been known and talked about among the general public for the last few years. During the Bitcoin boom of late 2017, we saw endless reports of the ever-growing value of the token and much speculation of how it would continue to rise to tremendously as time goes on.
More DetailsEarlier, the most influential Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange HKD.com launched its platform token HKD.com DAO (HDAO), sold out in 5 seconds.
More DetailsWhile there is certainly an aspect of the ‘gold rush’ mentality to the current crypto buzz and surging market caps, it is undeniable that we have passed a legitimate turning point in the history of this revolutionary technology and asset class.
More DetailsMango Markets was exploited after manipulation in the price of the crypto exchange's native MANGO token via an oracle price manipulation attack.
More DetailsWhile many institutions struggled to recover from the market downturn experienced in March, publicly-traded, blockchain-focused firm BTCS Inc. (OTCQB: BTCS) has increased its portfolio by 285 percent in Q2 2020, through well-timed investments in both bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), and crossed the $1 million mark for cryptocurrency assets under management (AUM).
More DetailsFinancial giants MasterCard and Visa are expanding at a fast pace and beginning to explore Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsIndia should ban cryptocurrencies as they are related to Ponzi schemes or worse and they pose a threat to financial and macroeconomic stability, a deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced a three-year cooperation agreement with the e-sports organization Astralis, aiming to expand the connection of cryptocurrency in the e-sports industry.
More DetailsSygnum Bank breaks new ground by tokenizing USD 50M of Matter Labs' treasury reserves into the Fidelity Institutional Liquidity Fund, enhancing the synergy between traditional finance and crypto.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based developer of blockchain gaming technology, has reduced its target for its metaverse fund by 20% to $800 million due to volatility in the crypto sector. The company's market capitalization has also fallen from $6 billion to below $2 billion, signaling a change in sentiment in the crypto industry.
More DetailsKuala Lumpur: Bloconomic Expo 2019 is set to be the biggest blockchain event in Malaysia with over 3000 attendees coming from around the world including investors, venture capitalist and tech enthusiasts.
More DetailsIf Ethereum can continue to dominate gaming spaces and build on its marketplace, fighting off other platforms in the market, then 2020 could be a significant year for the cryptocurrency. Learn more about why below.
More DetailsOKEx, a leading Malta-based crypto exchange, has shown its resilience to penetrate the Indian crypto market despite the roaming uncertainties based on its partnership with CoinDCX, the nation’s biggest crypto trading platform.
More DetailsCoinFLEX said that creditors will own 65% of the company. While, the company's team will be allocated 15% of the remaining shares, to vest over time in an employee share option program (ESOP).
More DetailsMetis is launching the Liquid Staking Blitz, a decentralized sequencer initiative, to boost the growth of Liquid Staking Derivatives within its ecosystem, enhancing network security and governance.
More DetailsOver the past week, the comments of a counter-terrorism think tank Director have indicated that ISIS has been using cryptocurrency platforms to conceal donations and bypass financial security measures and could be hoarding close to 300 million in Bitcoin. Experts initially made the revelation after identifying an increase in advertising for donations. However, a recent report from Chainalysis suggests that there is no evidence of ISIS's 300million BTC war-chest.
More DetailsBitcoin fell to a three-month low as cryptocurrencies took a dip ahead of global monetary tightening concerns and amid regulatory concerns.
More DetailsThe world’s largest investment management firm BlackRock's Bitcoin Private Trust, will use the Kraken subsidiary CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Index as a benchmark for issuance, The Block reported.
More DetailsLandX, an upcoming DeFi protocol on Ethereum, is announcing a new partnership with KlimaDAO. LandX is joining the Klima Infinity program, which enables organizations to retire tokenized carbon credits and verifiably demonstrate that they have offset their carbon footprint. LandX is an agricultural commodity bond protocol bringing real-world production and yield to DeFi markets.
More DetailsFSB Worries that the development of BigTech Companies and their growing user community may cause the disintegration of banks amongst other mainstream financial systems.
More DetailsNew data from Glassnode reveals that the number of Bitcoin addresses containing less than 1 BTC has more than doubled since the second halving in July 2016, with wallets containing less than 0.1 BTC showing the highest increase.
More DetailsOn Dec. 15, 45,000 self-themed trading cards were released for $99 apiece. The collection has generated approximately $1.2 million in secondary sales. Sewer Pass NFT transactions on secondary markets are strong. #NoNeoNFT emerged when the company's Solana network NFT collection failed. NUS claims the HaptGlove simulates touch and grip more realistically than conventional gloves.
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg, the latest survey by Bloomberg MLIV Pulse shows that Bitcoin may be heading towards the $10,000 mark.=
More DetailsAccording to data from blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, bitcoin miners have transferred 14,000 bitcoins over the past few weeks, the highest number of bitcoins sold since January 2021.
More DetailsInvictus’ assets under management (AUM) blew past expectations, growing by 29.46% to $145 million over June.
More DetailsKT, the largest telecom company in South Korea is planning to launch its blockchain-based digital currency in the second biggest city in the country, Busan.
More DetailsThe latest Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment has experienced a major decline of 16%, representing the largest drop since late 2012.
More DetailsA piece of virtual real estate in Decentraland was sold for a record value of $2.4 million in cryptocurrency, according to Reuters.
More DetailsSberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is purchasing more contactless ATMs that are powered by blockchain. The banking giant is making such a move despite an upcoming bill that aims to penalize individuals and firms that use and trade cryptocurrencies in financial transactions. Sberbank’s ATMs have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies as they do not act as BTMs (Bitcoin ATMs). The banking institution just intends to cut the need for physical contact associated with the use of bank debit/credit cards amid the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, Sberbank has been preferring to cut down the use of plastic cards because of health concerns.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently responded to allegations related to the company's role in spreading the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) of Bitcoin's energy use.
More DetailsMalta has been deemed the “Blockchain Island” based on the incredible steps made by the administration. As a result, the University of Malta is offering a Masters of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology with the first enrollment taking place this October.
More DetailsSpain is drafting a bill that will make it mandatory for crypto asset holders to disclose the value of their assets for tax purposes.
More DetailsOpenSea, a leading marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), announced that it had bought cryptocurrencies digital wallet Dharma Labs for an undisclosed amount.
More DetailsBitcoin is now up close to 3% past 24 hours as it spiked through $9400 for a bit even as U.S. equities traded poorly, leaving me with the thesis that BTC is starting to break away from moving in lockstep with S&P 500 until and after the havling event. In fact, the 1-year rolling correlation between Gold and Bitcoin is nearing all-time high, so we could start seeing it behave more like Digital Gold.
More DetailsBitFury, a blockchain development firm has been making plans to get into partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in an effort to help the country reduce its greenhouse emissions by more than 15 percent as this would conserve and boost Kazakhstan’s Forestland.
More DetailsWorld-class Blockchain explorer SolanaFM has secured a seed funding round worth $4.5 Million in partnership with various leading venture capital firms
More DetailsCyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF), Cyberport’s annual tech investment event, will return on 3-4 November. This year’s event will be held in a virtual and interactive format for the first time, covering how the tech venture ecosystem has been reshaped under the new normal for investors, enterprises and technopreneurs. The two-day virtual forum will gather more than 50 global venture capital (VC) experts to examine key silver linings through a plethora of illuminating keynotes and panel discussions. Furthermore, over 80 virtual booths will be set up for start-ups to showcase innovative tech solutions as part of a comprehensive platform to connect start-ups with investors for power pitching and provide extensive opportunities to explore tech venturing dynamics.
More DetailsJBS, a leading Brazilian meatpacker, has resorted to blockchain technology to leverage its traceability of tens of thousands of cattle it processes daily.
More DetailsBNB Smart Chain introduces BEP 336 upgrade, inspired by Ethereum's EIP 4844, to optimize data storage and reduce transaction costs, preparing for a network performance boost.
More DetailsJP Morgan Chase, Ciena, and Toshiba announced to research a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system in groundbreaking research for better protection for blockchain networks from eavesdropping and quantum computing attacks.
More DetailsTron network, a blockchain-based decentralized operating system, is hosting 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC) configured as BTCTRON, according to its CEO and founder Justin Sun.
More DetailsThe Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated its guidance notes for distributed ledger technology (DLT) providers in the country.
More DetailsBillionaire Steve Cohen has removed his investment from cryptocurrency trading startup Radkl.
More DetailsCoinFlex CEO Mark Lamb has revealed through a Twitter thread that crypto investor Roger Ver owes the company $47 million in USDC.
More DetailsReported in late August, Tether had made plans to add a new stablecoin pegged to the Chinese Yuan, named “CNHT.”
More DetailsThai financial authority turn their eyes to decentralized finance regulation by requesting future DeFi-related activities to get appropriate licenses.
More DetailsCardano’s price traded at a new all-time high over the weekend at $1.48 before correcting lower. What's next for the ADA price following the Mary hard fork?
More DetailsNFT marketplace Blur stated that it has raised $11 million in new seed funding led by venture capital firm Paradigm.
More DetailsVitalik Buterin proposes a hard fork strategy for Ethereum to protect funds against quantum computer attacks, sparking a community-wide discussion on quantum security.
More DetailsCharles Schwab the US-based brokerage giant, which manages over $3.2 trillion in assets, are dismissing cryptocurrencies for the time being. This decision comes in spite of their competitors ‘Fidelity’ rushing to embrace this new market.
More DetailsThe financing from Foundry will enable Core Scientific and its clients to continue shifting global mining operations to North America
More DetailsRipple, the San Francisco-based blockchain startup, just announced its inclusion of four new members into its global regulatory team in Washington D.C.
More DetailsSwiss-based nonprofit, ZeroSync Association, is developing open-source tooling that enables users to validate the state of the Bitcoin network using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) without downloading the entire blockchain. ZeroSync uses StarkWare's proprietary Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge (zk-STARK) validity proofs to generate succinct ZK-proofs for the Bitcoin blockchain, promising to overhaul the process of verifying the Bitcoin blockchain, which still requires node operators to download a large amount of data to synchronize the correct state of the Bitcoin network.
More DetailsThe Bank of England thinks crypto stablecoins and a central-bank-issued "digital pound" might coexist.
More DetailsGirles Token is a decentralized NFT GameFi token created on the Ethereum platform, which is available for presale right now for every investor. Early-stage investors have more attractive terms of up to 200% than later-stage inventors. Girles Token is the main product of Girles Metaverse, which consists of NFT Metaverse, P2E Alliance, and Staking Contracts.
More DetailsAAG Ventures, the web3 infrastructure company, is expanding its bet on the Metaverse after a successful year of providing value to underprivileged people who used AAG to benefit from the Play2Earn revolution.
More DetailsBitcoin billionaire Cameron Winklevoss thinks that this is the perfect opportunity to invest in Bitcoin, as the dollar keep depreciating and US politicians are unable to reach a consensus on a stimulus package budget.
More DetailsMatter Labs has announced a new layer 3 Ethereum scaling prototype called ‘Pathfinder,' which will be released in Q1 of 2023 and could turn out to be the first Layer 3 network built on the Ethereum blockchain.
More DetailsVehicle theft is a common concern in Europe and Roole, a French automobile club, announced today their partnership with Nodle to help car owners trace and recover their cars. Nodle is a decentralized network of smartphones that work together to locate and connect smart objects, such as Bluetooth tags embedded within vehicles. Nodle users are rewarded with the NODL cryptocurrency in exchange for helping grow the mobile network and locating stolen vehicles.
More DetailsThe team responsible for the crypto-collectibles phenomenon “Crypto Kitties” has just secured an $18 million token sale.
More DetailsThree local Hong Kong companies are raising funds for NGOs through NFTs to support green initiatives and sustainability.
More DetailsRoughly $100 million of Binance Coin was stolen after an exploit occurred on a bridge between blockchains.
More DetailsCoinFlex has announced plans to raise funds by issuing a new token that will offer a 20% annual return while the exchange is still halting their withdrawals service, according to a report from Bloomberg.
More DetailsCrypto executive Christine Brown, who was overseeing Robinhood's cryptocurrency initiatives, is leaving the brokerage firm, she confirmed via her Twitter account.
More DetailsThe total value locked (TVL) in DeFi on the Ethereum network breached the $100 billion mark as demand continues to soar.
More DetailsVenom Foundation, the first Layer-1 blockchain licensed by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has teamed up with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, to provide startups with enterprise-grade solutions and simplify blockchain adoption for businesses.
More DetailsFC Barcelona Fan Tokens (BAR) got sold out barely 2 hours after it went live on sale. With BAR, fans all over the world will be more engaged in the decision at the club.
More DetailsThailand Blockchain Community Initiative (BCI) has joined hands with IBM to extend the scope and reach of the blockchain-powered electronic letter of guarantee.
More DetailsInvestors have pulled billions from Binance in the past day due to US Securities and Exchange Commission and New York Department of Financial Services action against BUSD and Paxos.
More DetailsA few months ago, the idea of Bitcoin surpassing its all-time high (ATH) was not particularly outlandish. A week after, it hit $40K. Nothing, it seemed, would be the same again.
More DetailsOnline cryptocurrency exchange Liquid Exchange was attacked by hackers and transferred approximately $80 million worth of cryptocurrency, confirmed by the exchange.
More DetailsFootball start-up NFT platform Sorare reportedly will raise 450 million euros in the financing, led by SoftBank.
More DetailsInvest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (January 20) announced details of next month’s StartmeupHK Festival, its influential annual showcase of what’s new and what’s next in the world of start-ups. Entering its fifth year, the StartmeupHK Festival this year has been extended to six days and features seven core events that will present the latest ideas, trends and innovation to an audience from around the world.
More DetailsThe METAPIXEL project has been suspended indefinitely due to a range of internal and external factors. Key team members, including Kate, Daniel, and Nathan, have announced their departure from the project. The development comes after 18 months of active work on the project, leaving both the team and the community in a state of uncertainty.
More DetailsLibra, the new cryptocurrency by social media giant Facebook, has generated controversy with lawmakers and regulators globally since its announcement in June of this year. Concerns were mostly revolved around the stablecoin potentially disrupting the global financial system. The scrutiny towards Facebook aims at the fear that the new digital currency could possibly take power away from the governments.
More DetailsNew type of blockchain designed to power Web 3.0 decentralized social networks. DeSo Blockchain announced that they have created over 1.5 million accounts on their network.
More DetailsOne of the most prestigious auction houses in the world, Christie’s has sold a digital portrait of the Bitcoin (BTC) code “Block 21” for over $130,000.
More DetailsExploring the 10 best Bitcoin exchanges for online casino players, mostly looking for newcomer-friendly sites and a couple of more advanced propositions.
More DetailsAnkr, one of the world’s leading Web3 infrastructure providers, is delighted to introduce Ankr Network 2.0, described in the new whitepaper as a “Decentralized marketplace for Web3 infrastructure.” The upgrade brings a full suite of decentralized products and services that serve as the critical infrastructure behind Web3 growth.
More DetailsMany cryptocurrency and blockchain promoters who make use of the famous YouTube platform witnessed their channel being blocked for more than a week during the Christmas holiday period in a move that was seen as a possibility to silence cryptocurrency. Among the Youtuber’s affected are Ivan on Tech, Mr. Kristoff is otherwise known as Crypto Crown and some others.
More DetailsThe UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is looking for an analytics tool using blockchain to enhance the process of identifying criminals who are trading in cryptocurrencies online.
More DetailsThe Chinese military could benefit from the blockchain, the Global Times reports citing the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily.
More DetailsBitcoin Ordinals, introduced in January 2023 by Casey Rodarmor, are a way to inscribe digital content on the Bitcoin blockchain.
More DetailsDecentralized network operators get 7.26% annually.
More DetailsDeFiChain, the world’s leading blockchain on the Bitcoin network dedicated to bringing decentralized financial applications and services to everyone, has announced the debut of the Euro-backed stablecoin Euro Coin (EUROC) on its native blockchain. DeFiChain is one of the first blockchains to fully integrate a Euro-backed stablecoin.
More DetailsChina has taken a new step with an important legal precedent regarding Bitcoin in a property dispute case in Hangzhou. Read more about how this case affirmed the legal status of Bitcoin as a virtual property with protection under Chinese law.
More DetailsThe DeFi sector has attracted millions to billions of dollars worth of crypto to the industry, however, some protocols have shown issues.
More DetailsThe coronavirus pandemic has currently reached countless countries and territories all over the world and has caused over 220,000 infections in the world population. With the global death rate climbing and almost reaching 9,000, the World Health Organization declared it as a pandemic on March 11.
More DetailsBasel Committee on Banking Supervision publishes paper going over the design for prudential treatment for crypto assets. The paper goes over areas such as risks of crypto-asset exposures, capital, and liquidity requirements, and general considerations for the prudential treatment.
More DetailsBinaryX, a GameFi development platform, today announced the launch of their official RhinoX roadmap which unlocks new and exciting use cases for soulbound tokens in the Web3 space. The roadmap reveals RhinoX’s ambitious plans to develop a ‘soul breeding’ mechanism that gives existing RhinoX token holders the ability to breed 2nd generation NFTs from their existing NFTs.
More DetailsThe blockchain game Kryptomon, a living-NFT-powered Metaverse project combining Play-and-Earn gaming with nostalgic charm, announced today its official sale on Binance NFT, the NFT marketplace of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider. This launch features one of the world's first “Physital NFT” collections.
More DetailsZipmexX, Asia's leading digital asset exchange, said in an announcement Friday that it has resumed withdrawals on Trade Wallet in Thailand, and said it will resume withdrawals in other countries tonight.
More DetailsThe reaction of the bitcoin market to the first rate cut from the Federal Reserve since December 2008, during the global financial crisis, is being carefully observed by the crypto community and may eventually reveal the cryptocurrency’s true nature.
More DetailsThe UN Office on Drugs and Crime's latest report reveals an alarming increase in cryptocurrency misuse and advanced technological crime in East and Southeast Asia. The study focuses on the challenges faced by law enforcement against the backdrop of evolving online casinos, cyberfraud, and tech-driven underground banking networks.
More DetailsUS Central Intelligence Agency has rolled an in-house R&D arm dubbed CIA Labs to scale up technological and scientific breakthroughs for future intelligence challenges.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin community watched from the edge of their seats as the BTC price briefly sank below to $3,900 before rebounding to between $5,300 and $5,500 in less than 30 minutes this morning.
More DetailsHong Kong-based digital assets company HashKey Group announced it has secured regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SEC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform.
More DetailsAccording to CNBC’s February 6 report, “Bitcoin family” Taihuttus immigrated to crypto tax haven Portugal due to a 0% tax on cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) launched six different “fourth industrial revolution councils” to help regulators working on the new technology policy guidance. The new technology included artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, blockchain, drones, internet of things and precision medicine, as revealed on 29 May.
More DetailsThe Filipino government has launched a blockchain-based app that will be utilized in the distribution of government-issued bonds. The novel project dubbed Bonds.PH was developed by the country’s Bureau of Treasury in conjunction with Union Bank and the Philippines Digital Asset Exchange.
More DetailsCryptocurrency mining operators, including Huobi and BTC.TOP, are reportedly halting their business in mainland China, sources said.
More DetailsSince the lack of transparency puts the security of any transaction in jeopardy, this as now a problem of grave concern, so how do smart contracts solve these problems?
More DetailsMicroStrategy's CEO Michael Saylor went from cryptocurrency skeptic to Bitcoin bull in just seven years, but his eyes are for Bitcoin and Bitcoin only.
More DetailsThe digital commercial payment giant Square announced on Sunday to acquire the Australian payment platform Afterpay for 39 billion Australian dollars.
More DetailsThe Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), led by Representative Director Yuji Kano of bitFlyer, submitted a proposal for cryptocurrency tax reforms to the government on July 28, 2023.
More DetailsProfessional services firm Accenture has partnered with TradeIX to create new use cases for the buyers and sellers in the trade finance market. TradeIX, a trade finance blockchain startup, previously launched the Marco Polo Network along with R3.
More DetailsFelix Mago is the CEO of Dash Thailand, and has been working in the blockchain space since 2014 and one of the driving forces of cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand. He is the author of the “Bitcoin Handbook” and the co-founder of the Dash Embassy Thailand as well as the co-founder of Futerio, a southeast Asia based gateway to blockchain, ICOs, and OTC brokerage.
More DetailsThe Algorand Foundation CEO's social media account was hacked, raising significant cybersecurity concerns in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
More DetailsOrbs has released a new smart contract, called the single nominator, designed for validators in the Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain. The contract allows validators to have an isolated cold wallet for securing their validation process, enhancing their independence, security, and protection against gas-spending attacks.
More DetailsThe Indian government has deployed high-end technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in its public procurement portal (GeM) to enhance trade.
More DetailsTernio, a leading white-label technology company, has revealed the findings of a new study dubbed “The State of Crypto Entrepreneurship 2019.” It was, therefore, estimated that crypto/blockchain organizations employ 86,443 people across the globe.
More DetailsLawmakers in the US are coaxing the federal government to consider a national blockchain strategy for regulation and growth, citing China’s Blockchain Service Network as an example.
More DetailsIntel released the technical specifications of its Bonanza Mine bitcoin miner hardware, saying that the miner provided greater efficiency than others in the market.
More DetailsWeb 3.0 application Context has secured a $19.5 million seed round led by Variant Fund and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
More DetailsAs of now, the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry is valued at $6 billion in value.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has honored six blockchain companies on its list of 100 “early to growth-stage” firms Technology Pioneers for 2020, including MakerDAO and Chainlink.
More DetailsMastercard recently pulled out of the Libra Association, along with Visa and PayPal, however, it has been reported that the payment processor is not giving up on blockchain.
More DetailsTravelling to Thailand may become even more accessible, thanks to blockchain technology. Thai Immigration Officials are in the process of testing out an ‘eVOA’ service for tourists entering the country. As a result, physical copies of travel documents may no longer be necessary.
More DetailsAccording to the Center for Victim Research, 7-10% of the US population are often victims of identity theft annually. Moreover, 21% of them suffer multiple cases of identity fraud. This menace is being experienced across the globe, and blockchain technology can be instrumental in stamping it out.
More DetailsAnalysts state that many factors will potentially determine whether Bitcoin follows its 60% gain in 2021 with another banner year.
More DetailsSkoda DigiLab, an innovation hub, has partnered with Microsoft and Lumos Labs for innovative blockchain-based solutions in the business arena.
More DetailsHuman Rights Foundation CSO Alex Gladstein thinks Bitcoin can improve democracy and combat state corruption by restricting government and institutional authority.
More DetailsVanEck's analysis suggests Solana could reach significant valuation by 2030 due to its technical innovations and user-focused applications. However, challenges like financial sustainability, technical stability, and developer adoption need to be addressed for this potential.
More DetailsGoldman Sachs predicts a substantial increase in blockchain-based asset trading in the next 1-2 years, indicating a transformative shift in financial markets and growing interest in digital assets.
More DetailsTencent reportedly will launch services for supporting the virtual space "Metaverse" business to Japanese companies before February.
More DetailsThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) awarded Harbor Square Investments a broker-dealer license. Harbor Square Investments is a subsidiary of tokenized securities platform-Harbor.
More DetailsFollowing an apparent phishing attack, OpenSea has frozen 16 Bored Ape and Mutant Ape nonfungible tokens (NFT) owned by New York-based art curator and NFT collector Todd Kramer.
More DetailsCoinbase announced yesterday that it was going to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to their US customers, set to be in effect for fall of this year.
More DetailsIn recent years studies have shown that there has been a sharp decline in album sales net revenue, due to online piracy and illegal creation or sharing of property righted materials.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is now looking to test a blockchain-based clearing system to be used by the country’s major financial institutions. The aim of the blockchain clearing system is to provide efficiencies for fiat payments and enable them to be more reliable and to provide end-to-end traceability.
More DetailsJPMorgan published a report showing a significant move towards blockchain, enormous growth of blockchain, and challenges hindering mainstream adoption.
More DetailsSince institutional investments started trickling into the Bitcoin (BTC) network, the leading cryptocurrency has prompted exponential growth.
More DetailsFor elections to be credible, they ought to be free and fair. Nevertheless, the voting process may be marred with malpractices, and this hinders transparency. Blockchain is being touted to avert electoral malpractices and voter fraud based on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) presented.
More DetailsAfter Elon Musk's announcement Tesla will no longer be accepting Bitcoin payments due to its environmental footprint, Bitcoin dropped by nearly $10,000.
More DetailsThe US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to award CipherTrace blockchain analytics firm with a contract pertaining to Binance Chain.
More DetailsThe esteemed privacy of Grin has been tampered with by a Dragonfly researcher who was able to unearth the real addresses of senders and receivers of up to 96% of transactions carried out in Grin’s blockchain.
More DetailsArtificial Intelligence and Blockchain. A technological duality with immense potential to disrupt and create a new order. But is mankind playing with fire?
More DetailsBitcoin Cash (BCH) advocate Roger Ver recently took to Twitter to highlight a Hong Kong vending machine which accepts BCH and Ether as payment options but not Bitcoin. After asking why BCH was preferred over BTC, Ver was accused by popular YouTube Bitcoin influencer Tone Vays and trader Willy Woo of paying for Bitcoin’s omission.
More Details1inch, a decentralized exchange aggregator operating on both Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, launched its wallets on Apple iOS this Tuesday.
More DetailsDecentralized storage network Filecoin miner RRMine Global announced that it would withdraw from the Chinese mainland market and close its business in mainland China, moving its headquarters to Singapore.
More DetailsChia Network Inc. announced that it has become a member of a Blockchain Association, an industry leader championing the collaboration and innovation necessary to support U.S. leadership in the crypto industry.
More DetailsFilecoin has risen by 89.74% within 7 days and has increased by over 430% since the beginning of March. What are some factors driving Filecoin's surge?
More DetailsToronto-based publicly-traded Blockchain technology company Tokens.com Corp has launched Hulk Labs, a platform focusing on Crypto gamefi and NFT investment.
More DetailsIndia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has stated that it had not prohibited cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, in the nation as it only highlighted the risks linked to crypto trading to regulated entities like banks.
More DetailsThe Muroran Institute of Technology, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is piloting a blockchain initiative to authenticate the academic records of its students. Five other Japanese universities are expected to follow suit in 2020.
More DetailsIn an effort to break economic ties with the United States and escape the US Dollar dominance of the global markets, Turkey is adopting blockchain and cryptocurrency at a greatly accelerated rate.
More DetailsEOS, a platform that is designed to allow developers to build decentralized apps with its native token "EOS”, has seen its token rise by 110% within three consecutive days.
More DetailsIn Part 2 of the interview, Fan Long shares with us the technical breakthrough of Conflux Chain, including the use of tree graph and directed acyclic graph! Long also compares Conflux Chain with competitors like Algorand and he explained to us why sharding is a bad idea to solve blockchain trilemma!
More DetailsRiot Blockchain's first-quarter earnings from 2022 showed a new record of total revenue for the quarter. It was up 244% year-over-year to $79.8 million, and its bitcoin production increased year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022 by 186% to 1,405 BTC.
More DetailsUS president Donald Trump’s campaign app “Official Trump 2020 App” raised a lot of skepticism, as it has been uncovered that the election app collected mast amounts of sensitive information on his voters.
More DetailsA few days ago, NASA advertised the position of data scientist with emphasis on cryptocurrency experience on LinkedIn platform. The move has stirred much speculation on whether the agency is intending to launch its own cryptocurrency. But let’s find out.
More DetailsANNA, a mnemonic for the Association of National Numbering Agencies apprised the public that it has developed a new technology task force on digital assets which will help to investigate the identification of digital assets in the likes of tokens and cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology.
More DetailsAn Australian-based blockchain energy firm has bought a 250kW photovoltaic system, which will use the firm’s new energy data management and settlement system to offer greater transparency on renewable energy sold to consumers.
More DetailsU.S.-based music blockchain NFT platform LÜM has announced a partnership with 25 world-renowned musicians to launch the “Access Pass” NFT.
More DetailsU.S-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the launch of its services in six European Nations.
More DetailsGlobal crypto exchange OKX announces the listing of Venom Network's VENOM token on its spot market, expanding trading options with VENOM/USDT pair.
More DetailsCardano will achieve another milestone through the upcoming Alonzo Hard Fork-creating an entire ecosystem of Defi projects centered on Cardano.
More DetailsGameStop said the company is entering the NFT market. Its shares on the Nasdaq exchange, GME, rose 26% in after-hours trading after the announcement.
More DetailsVodafone's Digital Asset Broker and Chainlink Labs, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation and InnoWave, have developed a proof of concept to improve the global trade ecosystem. The initiative aims to facilitate the seamless exchange of trade documents across various platforms and blockchains, reducing fragmentation and inefficiencies. The collaboration uses Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol for security and interoperability, paving the way for smart contract, blockchain, and AI applications.
More DetailsBrazilian esports team MIBR has announced a partnership and sponsorship deal with crypto exchange Bybit for the next three years.
More DetailsThe shares are available on the MERJ exchange platform as well as through broker-dealer Jumpstart and crypto custodian Prime Trust, which are both based in the US and via Globacap.
More DetailsThe ambitious DeFi liquidity project, Paradigm labs are shutting down its operations citing an inability to build a resilient business within the DEX ecosystem.
More DetailsChristina Lomazzo is the Blockchain Lead for UNICEF’s Office of Innovation; whose work mainly involves leading the blockchain efforts at UNICEF Ventures where she heads up a diverse team of six. Together they invest in early technology prototypes that they assess and determine could have an exponential impact on UNICEF’s operations and ability to fulfill its mission across the developing world.
More DetailsTo tackle issues like global inequality, blockchain is believed one of the ways to break down barriers to asset management among traditional finance sector.
More DetailsThe crypto industry has witnessed a massive downturn, losing about $2 trillion in value since hitting a peak in November.
More DetailsBinance exchange officially announced yesterday that hired former DigitalX CEO and director Leigh Travers as the CEO of Binance Australia.
More DetailsRenown Indian-American author Deepak Chopra discussed how blockchain technology could help in improving mental health during the current pandemic crisis.
More DetailsAsset tokenization will expand into a US$16.1 million business opportunity by 2030, according to a report published by BCG and ADDX.
More DetailsA group in the UK's House of Commons are now planning to launch an inquiry into the operation, risks, and benefits of NFTs and the blockchain at large, as well as to see how the industry could impart the UK economy.
More DetailsFBI issued a public warning to crypto investors about fraudulent cryptocurrency apps. Fake apps have defrauded more than 200 American investors up to $42.7 million.
More DetailsBinance is putting in a fresh $5 million investment in metaverse gaming startup Ultiverse, after leading a $4.5 million seed investment a week earlier for the firm.
More DetailsDubbed as the first crypto deal in the National Football League (NFL), the Dallas Cowboys have chosen cryptocurrency platform Blockchain.com as its “exclusive digital asset partner.”
More DetailsThe Pheu Thai Party in Thailand plans to give all Thai residents over the age of 16 a stipend of $300 in digital currency if the party wins the next election. The initiative aims to stimulate the local economy using blockchain technology.
More DetailsUK Tech Startup, Agriledger has launched a blockchain ecosystem for Haitian farmers to add transparency to the supply chain and create fairer product pricing for suppliers and retailers.
More DetailsBlockchain Intelligence Group "BIG", the cryptocurrency compliance and real-time intelligence subsidiary of BIGG Digital Assets Inc., adds the Dash and Dogecoin cryptocurrencies to its ecosystem of data tools that can be tracked and risk assessed by exchanges, banks, and law enforcement.
More DetailsDeutsche Telekom, a German-based telecommunications company, has entered the crypto space by investing in Celo, a San Francisco-based blockchain payment platform that offers crypto on mobile phones.
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More DetailsSome factors could be necessary to drive the increase in the use of Blockchain technology are trust in what it has to offer and the level of awareness of this technology among people.
More DetailsRonaldinho, the widely celebrated football player faces arrest for attempting to use fake passports to enter Paraguay after the scandal of his involvement in cryptocurrency scams.
More DetailsPalm NFT Studio, co-founded by ConsenSys founder and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, received a total of US$27 million in Series B financing led by Microsoft-led venture fund M12.
More DetailsStarkware's chief of product, Avihu Levy, thinks it will boost project confidence in Starknet Prover.
More DetailsThe Amsterdam Digital Asset Exchange (AMDAX) has secured the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in line with EU Anti Money Laundering guidelines.
More DetailsTwo bills introduced by Rep Darren Soto—the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act—have passed the Lower House and are on their way to the Senate.
More DetailsEthereum developers have finally achieved a successful testnet release with Zinken.
More DetailsThe Sui Foundation has redirected an additional 40 million SUI tokens towards ecosystem and community development, adding to the previous 117 million SUI, making a total of 157 million SUI. This reallocation aims to bolster the DeFi ecosystem of Sui Network, which has shown a significant uptick in total value locked, marking over 100% increase in the last two months. The initiative follows a series of remarkable achievements by Sui, underscoring its commitment to fostering a robust ecosystem for decentralized applications and financial protocols.
More DetailsSingapore-based DEFI derivatives EXCHANGE-SynFutures announced Wednesday a Series A funding completed with a total value of $14 million.
More DetailsRippleNet Home, an innovative product by Ripple, is set to revolutionize the way customers partner and connect on this platform. This product will also benefit companies as they will be able to get real-time insights about the performance and payment flows.
More DetailsDappRadar, the global app store for decentralized applications that makes it easy for users to track dapp activity online, has revealed that the NFT space is defying the emergence of crypto winter, with popular blue-chip collections such as CryptoPunks, Meebits and RTFKT - CloneX Mintvial enjoying substantial floor price gains of at least 40% over the weekend.
More DetailsCrypto tax on digital assets in South Korea will be further delayed by another two years, according to an announcement from an official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance tax policy.
More DetailsLed by ING Bank, in collaboration with ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas Securities Services, Invesco US, Société Générale – Forge, State Street, and others have launched a digital asset project — Pcytor.
More DetailsAccording to a report from BTC Markets, there was a 175% increase in women crypto users last fiscal year. The percentage dwarfed the 80% increase it saw in male users.
More DetailsDubai, UAE | October 26th, 2022 — BlazeSwap is an upcoming decentralized exchange (DEX) launching on Flare Network, the new blockchain that aims to connect everything. BlazeSwap will be the first and only DEX on Flare offering users Flare’s price oracle delegation and network airdrop rewards on top of liquidity provider fees.
More DetailsRipple has established a connection with Global Money Express, Korea’s top non-bank remittance payment company to link with Thailand’s Siam Business Bank.
More DetailsThe bill to ban cryptocurrency trade in India has been left of its parliamentary winter session agenda, fueling speculation that there has been a change in strategy.
More DetailsCRB Group, Inc., the parent company of fintech company Cross River Bank, announced a $620 million investment led by Eldridge and Andreessen Horowitz.
More DetailsGiven that commodity trading is highly fragmented, blockchain-driven smart contracts can transform this sector by redefining market transactions and transparency, according to a Global Smart Commodity Group (GSCG) report.
More DetailsIsrael’s only stock exchange, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is on course to launch a blockchain-based platform for securities lending in the country
More DetailsThe clampdown on crypto mining from China has caused a shortage of space for the homeless mining machines.
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More DetailsChina’s blockchain initiative is going ahead full steam, but local and provincial officials are facing some resistance from stakeholders who are not enthusiastic about sharing their data.
More DetailsHong Kong is planning to shift to a friendlier approach towards cryptocurrencies starting next year, according to a Bloomberg report, while neighbouring Singapore is planning to impose fresh restrictions on consumers.
More DetailsArbitrum-based algorithmic stablecoin startup Hope Finance loses $2 million to a smart contract attack.
More DetailsDuring the Top CEO event in Dubai, Crypto Oasis co-founder Saqr Ereiqat opined that at least 1,000 companies will enter the crypto space in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of the year based on a fast-paced ecosystem.
More DetailsMarket experts have debated whether the outcome of today's US presidential election will affect the crypto industry.
More DetailsFinnish authorities traced Monero transactions in the Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki trial, highlighting challenges in tracking privacy-focused digital currencies, a significant development in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime investigations.
More DetailsChinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, the owner of China’s messaging platform WeChat has announced that the company will be investing 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) in the next five years in emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Tencent is aiming to strengthen the development of FinTech in China, following the push of accelerating the development of blockchain as stated by the country’s President Xi Jinping.
More DetailsUpbit's owner, Dunamu, is facing an 81% drop in Q3 2023 profits due to falling crypto prices and a sluggish investment environment.
More DetailsEl Salvador President Nayib Bukele released on his official Twitter on January 2 his bullish forecasts for bitcoin in 2022. Among them, Nayib Bukele believes that the bitcoin price will reach a high of $100k in 2022.
More DetailsBNB Chain announces the Airdrop Alliance Program to incentivize and engage its user base, with details of upcoming partnerships to follow.
More DetailsThe Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its maximum fundraising limit for Small and Medium Enterprises a move that will benefit smaller blockchain firms.
More DetailsThree former Citi executives have started a new crypto investment firm named Motus Capital.
More DetailsA recent press release shows a new agreement with the NYSE listed companies namely VMware and Digital Asset holding and the ASX for the replacement of the CHESS system by 2021.
More DetailsOKEx and Klaytn have officially joined hands as ecosystem partners who are meant to push for global adoption of blockchain technology for millions of users in the world.
More DetailsGoogle expands its Web3 program with 11 blockchain partners, while the UK government commits $125 million to accelerate its AI readiness. FTX is set to sell LedgerX for $50 million, and Binance.US backs out of a $1 billion Voyager asset purchase, citing regulatory concerns.
More DetailsTON's Q4 2023 Developer Report reveals a 22.8% increase in its developer community, highlighting over 500% growth in active developers and significant advancements in blockchain technology and community engagement.
More DetailsBitcoin and Ethereum prices have been reported to be unaffected by the security breach that impacted coin exchange KuCoin and that resulted in a loss of $150M.
More DetailsIf the UK Government approves the FCA's plan, crypto businesses from abroad may have to meet additional conditions to advertise to UK clients.
More DetailsUniversal Carbon (UPCO2), the world’s first tradable carbon token is available on Uphold to trade or to offset corporate carbon footprints, each token representing 1 ton of CO2
More DetailsCEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has disclosed how China has taken the lead in blockchain and crypto as the US risks losing out.
More DetailsTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey has supported Nigeria's EndSars campaign against police brutality with an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin (BTC), asks public for further donations.
More DetailsInvestment firm Marshall Wace is forming a blockchain team, focusing on investing in private blockchain-related companies.
More DetailsEthereum software developers proudly launched the blockchain project they have been perfecting these past few months, the Ethereum 2.0 multiclient testnet, Medalla.
More DetailsFrancis Suarez, an American attorney and politician serving as the 43rd Mayor of Miami, announced on Twitter that he will get his next salary in Bitcoin (BTC).
More DetailsTwitter said it is rolling out an official verification mechanism for NFT avatars, allowing users to set the NFTs as their profile picture.
More DetailsUnstoppable Domains, a technology company building domains on the blockchain network, announced in a tweet the integration of '.crypto' domain with the Opera browser.
More DetailsWith speculations that the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry is rapidly approaching bubble territory, the Winklevoss twins have vouched for the contrary, saying that the current DeFi craze is a revolution in the making.
More DetailsThe world's leading payment giant Visa approves the Australian startup CryptoSpend to issue debit cards for its customers to consume through cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS), along with the “Eurosystem” – central banks of France, Singapore, and Switzerland will be launching a new project called “Project Mariana.”
More DetailsKitsumon has announced the launch of its Breeding Mainnet, showing the significant progress made by the game project since its testnet announcement back on the 14th of June 2022, and hundreds of users testing this Gameplay aspect within this period of time also, which is now available.
More DetailsMichael Kong, CEO of Fantom Foundation, has unveiled the highly anticipated launch of Sonic, a groundbreaking blockchain technology that promises unparalleled scalability and security. With plans to create a shared sequencer for L1 and L2 chains and introduce simplified staking and liquid staking support, the Fantom team is poised to revolutionize the world of blockchain. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and partnerships in the coming weeks.
More DetailsThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines has teamed up with UnionBank, a digital wallet, to create a blockchain-powered app dubbed Tracey to offer financial support to local fishers, as well as propel traceability and transparency in the fish supply chain.
More DetailsTalent Protocol, the web3 professional community for high-potential builders, has acquired Agora Labs, a social token and NFT infrastructure platform for creators to build and scale their communities. The acquisition will not only integrate Agora’s tech stack and community into Talent Protocol, but also onboard its young talented founders, Matthew Espinoza (CEO) and Freeman (CTO) into the team.
More DetailsHong Kong-based and the Metaverse-driven startup agency PANGU by Kenal (PANGU) announced that it will be launching the 'PANGU ECOLAND' NFT drop from June 14 at 11pm local time.
More DetailsYong-beom Kim, former first deputy minister of the Ministry of Planning and Finance of South Korea, will join Hashed Open Research, a blockchain and digital technology research institute, as CEO.
More DetailsU.S. Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Retting told Congress that the authority needs more permission to collect cryptocurrency transfer data, Reuters reported Tuesday.
More DetailsVitalik Buterin the Ethereum co-founder believes that mainstream adoption of digital currencies is inevitable, with or without blockchain, but will that currency be sovereign, corporate or decentralized?
More DetailsDragonfly Capital completed a $3.5 million seed round for crypto credit protocol Debt DAO, according to a press release.
More DetailsCOVID-19 has not prevented blockchain companies in China from emerging at a dramatic speed.
More DetailsChief Technology Officer of CEX crypto exchange has reported that Ethereum (ETH) on its platform has spiked up in the past week, as opposed to Bitcoin.
More DetailsKompute, a blockchain company based in Estonia, intends to render significant control and anonymity in cloud computing through a decentralized model explicitly created for Web3.
More DetailsSports teams continue to adopt and implement blockchain into their business models, helping fans and security.
More DetailsMark Cuban, a billionaire entrepreneur who is famed for his investor role on Shark Tank - where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business models -has watered down his Bitcoin criticism as he views it as a store of value.
More DetailsEthereum broke the $3,000 mark after a rocky April. Its market capitalization now surpasses that of the Bank of America.
More DetailsThe Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, on Monday, published a detailed circular of the requirements exchange-traded fund managers need to meet to list their crypto products in the city.
More DetailsThe temperature outside may have been in the high 30s, but that was nothing compared to the white-hot talks and meetings taking place inside Hong Kong’s awesome Cyberport venue on 17-18 July, at Steel Media’s inaugural Blockchain Gamer Connects and Pocket Gamer Connects in East Asia.
More DetailsBlock, formerly Square, generated $4.4 billion in total revenue in the second quarter of 2022, beating FactSet's average analyst estimate of $4.3 billion.
More DetailsThe US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) investigation into Telegram’s $1.7 billion initial coin offering (ICO) in 2018 has revealed that some very big names took part in the unregistered offering.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Kraken official announced to launch of the Kusama Parachain Auction platform. Kraken will support users of the exchange to bid on the Karura and Shiden projects.
More DetailsEthereum developers have launched a short-term testnet, dubbed Spadina, in preparation for Ethereum 2.0 mainnet.
More DetailsChainlink (LINK) hit a new record-high of $42.19 today, amid the oracle network's partnership with fintech company NCFX.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released its newest quarterly report on the changes in the payment industry, including the market impact of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Some of the trends mentioned in the report include stablecoins, tokenized securities, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cross-border payments, and peer-to-peer payments.
More DetailsScammers are capitalizing on the recent success of Cardano’s native altcoin, ADA, and using it for their own personal gain. For the first time in over a year, ADA has moved above $0.10, and has picked up by over 200 percent.
More DetailsIt appears that blockchain firm Ripple Labs may favor Japan over other locations when considering new headquarters outside of the United States.
More DetailsCoinshift’s native integration of Superfluid Protocol allows DAOs and web3 businesses to automate payroll with money streams, saving HR managers time and cognitive effort
More DetailsHundreds of millions of users are using Tik Tok, meaning that any breach of data could lead to serious vulnerabilities for users and the company.
More DetailsWith the number of transactions on Ethereum recording an all-time high and shooting up over the past few months, crypto experts are speculating on whether the network can keep up with the high demand whether its scalability is reliable enough.
More DetailsIn December 2023, a significant increase in crypto thefts was triggered by an $81.5 million attack on Orbit Bridge, marking one of the largest attacks on cross-chain bridges in recent years.
More DetailsThe sports-based fan token market has surpassed $440 million since football fans' blockchain app Socios.com announced it has received regulatory approval from the Italian government, up 97% from the previous month.
More DetailsBinance has announced its listing of the Nigerian Naira on its exchange in collaboration with Flutterwaves, a Nigerian company that is poised to help banks and businesses build secure and seamless payments solutions for their customers.
More DetailsBlockchain security firm BlockSec has launched the Phalcon Fork toolkit for collaborative testing on private chains forked from the Ethereum mainnet. The toolkit provides more control for developers over testing, analysis, and debugging of transactions, while retaining services and states from the Ethereum mainnet. It also includes an integrated faucet for free fork network Ether (ETH) and Fork RPC for integration with Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible development frameworks.
More DetailsThe Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), primarily focused on the Terra blockchain, expands its TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin reserve by purchasing $100 million worth of Avalanche tokens.
More DetailsYeeha Games, a $50 million-funded GameFi platform backed by crypto exchange Bybit, has entered the Web3 world to act as the bridge between gaming and finance (GameFi) and traditional gaming.
More DetailsBank Leumi's digital platform Pepper Invest announced that the bank is set to become the first Israeli bank to facilitate cryptocurrency trading - following a partnership with US blockchain firm Paxos.
More DetailsMakerDao has over 400 global partnerships active throughout the world. So how does Maker manage to remain compliant with users in over 120 separate and specifically financially regulated jurisdictions?
More DetailsCryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase brought to light new research highlighting 56% of the top 50 universities now offering one or more classes on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
More DetailsHong Kong-based nonprofit consortium Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) remains optimistic about the potential of blockchain in logistics, with a platform that rivals Maersk's TradeLens. Major shipping partners like Cosco and Hapag-Lloyd have already joined, with a permissioned blockchain allowing only authorized parties to access data. Despite past failures, GSBN CEO Bertrand Chen believes blockchain has yet to fully catch on and its adoption may take another decade.
More DetailsDeFiChain, the world’s leading blockchain on the Bitcoin network dedicated to bringing decentralized financial applications and services to everyone, today announces the listing of its DFI token on Gate.io, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This is a major step in DeFiChain’s mission to make DFI accessible to investors worldwide.
More DetailsAbacus Life Settlements, a buyer of life insurance policies in the US, has teamed up with BlockCerts to introduce blockchain-enabled insurance and longevity-related assets.
More DetailsAcala Network's stablecoin was depegged from the dollar mark on Sunday following a breach. A vote was proposed to pause operations on Acala after it noticed configuration issues regarding the Horizon protocol, which affects its stablecoin aUSD.
More DetailsGerman central bank, Deutsche Bundesbank appears to have facilitated over one trillion dollars of suspicious transactions flagged by US FinCEN.
More DetailsGreater accessibility for everyday people to digital technology is the key to breaking the concentrated asset control of states and governments. To ensure a long and prosperous evolutionary life for blockchain technologies, a good diffusion signal can definitely be the increasingly growing installation, around the world, of Crypto ATMs. What they are and how they work?
More DetailsCrypto giant Binance partners with blockchain-based web browser Brave. Such a partnership enables over 12 million monthly Brave users to obtain deposit addresses, view their crypto balances, and sell, buy, and trade crypto assets without leaving the browser.
More DetailsUsain Bolt, the 8-time Olympic gold medalist and 11-time world champion, has teamed up with Step App to take fitness and exercise a notch higher by incorporating Web3 and the metaverse.
More DetailsGoogle Play Store has announced that it will now allow video game publishers to sell nonfungible token (NFT) games on its platform. The announcement was made on July 12, 2023, by Joseph Mills, the store’s group product manager, marking a significant step towards the integration of blockchain technology in mainstream gaming.
More DetailsHong Kong-based digital asset income application Finblox announced the completion of a $3.9 million seed round.
More DetailsKadena launches a blockchain-based app that compliments COVID-19 testing, in a united effort to prevent data falsification.
More DetailsProfessions will allow players to explore a massively multiplayer world where players can use their land to level up their character in 6 different roles, such as farming, cooking, fishing, mining, crafting and alchemy. A full overview of professions can be found here.
More DetailsTurkey's central bank embraces blockchain with the appointment of crypto expert Prof. Fatma Ozkul to its monetary policy committee.
More DetailsIt is the second time this year that bitcoin has fallen below $40,000 hitting $38,642 mid-way through the Asia trading session.
More DetailsMicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR) filed a shelf registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, intending to sell as much as $1 billion in common shares for general purpose, including purchasing more Bitcoin.
More DetailsDigital asset company Castle Island Ventures completed the largest financing in history, up to $250 million to invest in startups focused on building currency networks, financial services and Internet architecture.
More DetailsChinese technology giant Huawei has applied for a patent on a new blockchain-based storage systems.
More DetailsSAMA is expanding its central bank digital currency study (CBDCs). Saudi Vision 2030 aims to diversify the economy, decrease oil dependency, and improve public services.
More DetailsAs the Most Prodigious and the Largest Blockchain & Crypto Conferences Hub, Blockchain Economy Summit has just successfully finished its Most Global Blockchain Event Ever in Dubai, UAE on 4-5 October, 2022 with more than 3000 profoundly gratified attendees from 74 countries all over the world. Blockchain Economy Dubai Summit hosted dozens of sponsors like GARI, Chingari, NAGAX, Codego, Point Network, Gton Capital and many more at this astounding 5th Edition of the Blockchain Economy Summit.
More DetailsEconomist Raphael Auer of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has championed distributed ledger technology (DLT) as a way of supervising financial market risks.
More DetailsBetmatch views blockchain as the perfect technology needed in revolutionizing the sports betting sector based on the decentralized ledger network availed. Blockchain will provide every bettor with optimal transparency as he/she can see the entire bet terms.
More DetailsHow Bitcoin has threatened US dollar dominance and Federal Reserve power, and has been reducing the role of the government in issuing money.
More DetailsWalmart has filed a cryptocurrency patent to develop its own U.S dollar-backed digital currency similar to Facebook’s Libra.
More DetailsChinese officials to consider a cross-border stablecoin in Hong Kong, to facilitate a cross-border payment network between three Asian countries, and four currencies China, Japan, and South Korea. The world’s second-largest economy is aiming to build Hong Kong into an international financial center in the digital economy era. At China’s annual “Two Sessions,” also known as the National People’s Congress, China’s most important annual political event in Beijing, officials set the decision to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong.
More DetailsAccording to a Wall Street Journal, at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the number of transactions using the digital yuan greatly exceeded that of Visa.
More DetailsChristine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), said that a CBDC or digital euro would most likely work in tandem with fiat currency, not replace it.
More DetailsA leaked European Union legislative draft on digital assets reveals the country's plans for cryptocurrency trading and issuance across the nation.
More DetailsChina's regulatory clampdown on the technology industry has resulted in Chinese tech shares' underperforming on the stock market.
More DetailsChengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, aims to develop blockchain applications to revolutionize cross-border trade, urban governance, and smart education by 2022.
More DetailsAshok Venkateswaran, Mastercard’s Blockchain and Digital Assets Lead, Asia Pacific shares insights on the payment giant's new blockchain and digital initiatives.
More DetailsChina appears to be on edge regarding Oracle and Walmart’s deal with parent company ByteDance for TikTok’s US operations, calling it an “unfair deal.”
More DetailsThe asset class of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is quickly growing and coincides with the rise of parallel worlds where people are spending more of their time and money.
More DetailsDue to the volatile nature and potential risks to the financial and payment stability of cryptocurrencies, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has urged commercial banks to stay away from trading with digital assets.
More DetailsMalaysia’s national stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia will conduct a blockchain Proof-of-Concept (PoC) dubbed "Project Harbour" to explore the DLT management of the country’s bonds market.
More DetailsThe Governor of the Federal Reserve, Lael Brainard warned a European Central Bank (ECB) forum in Germany, that the risks posed by the potential mainstream adoption of the Facebook proposed stablecoin Libra, are too immense.
More DetailsCompany releases most comprehensive report since the first-ever SEC qualification for its token offering last year
More DetailsThe Helium network, supported by Andreessen Horowitz, raised $111 million through the sale of its native token (HNT). HNT rose by 25.78% within 24 hours, and the price hit a three-month high.
More DetailsIt was recently announced that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’s wealth has surpassed that of Bitcoin’s market cap, meaning Bezos’ wealth has soared up to $171.6 Billion—the icing on the cake to top off his pre-divorce financial record.
More DetailsWalt Disney Company is hiring a deal attorney to explore emerging technologies, including NFTs.
More DetailsThe price of Tether's USDT stablecoin soared to 36.97 Ukrainian hryvnias (UAH) ($1.23) on Ukraine's Kuna exchange on Thursday, following the ongoing invasion from Russia.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has established a Crypto Sustainability Coalition to investigate the capability of Web3 in tackling climate change.
More DetailsBTC has been relatively unaspiring this weekend as ALTs continue to steal the limelight with LINK, Tezos, and Defi names making good gains. For example, ChainLink has hit an all-time high over the weekend with the market pundits citing near record network usage and mainstream adoption (over 45 partners since April). Strategy: Continue to load up BTC options 8-8.5k puts,,,,,
More DetailsGeorge Ball the former chief executive of Prudential Securities and current chairman of Sanders Morris Harris has joined the growing list of traditional financial industry experts to advocate for Bitcoin as a safe have asset and hedge against inflation.
More DetailsHong Kong-based startup Prima Asia Limited said it will launch innovative blockchain payment technology in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
More DetailsTim Cook, CEO of Apple made his remarks against launching an Apple cryptocurrency, the main reason is that companies should not be focusing on gaining power by establishing competing currencies.
More DetailsTo expand the blockchain ecosystem, UAE-based venture capital firm Cypher Capital has launched a $100 million seed fund with a special interest in digital asset investments.
More DetailsSet out to rid the decentralized finance space, free from scammers, DeFi creators tried to patent the term ‘DeFi’. However, this was short-lived as the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the registered application last January.
More DetailsBlockchain projects from the very beginning have been hyped before any real substance or proof of work. This was a trend in 2017 following countless exit scams and initial coin offerings (ICOs) that had great plans to change the world, but ultimately only changed people’s bank accounts for the worst.
More DetailsThe true potential of blockchain to transform the lives of people around the world has clearly not been realised.
More DetailsEthereum's Sepolia testnet has undergone a successful upgrade simulating the upcoming Shanghai hard fork expected to take place on the mainnet in March. The upgrade, called "Shapella", allows validators to withdraw their staked Ether and rewards on the execution layer.
More DetailsBitcoin standing over the $61,781 mark will lead to other breakthroughs and will enable altcoins to surge. DODO and ZCash have rallied bullishly over the past week. Here's a deeper look into Bitcoin, DODO, and ZCash's price movements.
More DetailsPolkadot launches the Alpha Program, a groundbreaking initiative to foster collaborative building and lower entry barriers for blockchain projects. The program provides resources, community support, and the opportunity to shape Polkadot's future.
More DetailsBinance has tightened NFT listings. Binance will delist NFTs having an average daily trading volume below $1,000 listed before Oct. 2, 2022. After that, NFT artists may only manufacture five digital collectibles every day.
More DetailsAlthough Bitcoin suffered a sharp correction, reaching a low of $53,000 yesterday, other cryptocurrencies such as IOTA (MIOTA) performed bullishly.
More DetailsThe announcement comes following Yuga Labs' release of its long-awaited IP licensing deal for CryptoPunk and Meetbits NFT holders.
More DetailsCrypto exchange Bitmex has announced it will launch the trade of its BMEX token on 11 November.
More DetailsBlockchain.com has launched Visa debit cards to enable users to spend from their crypto balances free of charge, with the opportunity to gain cryptocurrency rewards.
More DetailsNEAR Foundation has launched a regional hub in Kenya in collaboration with Sankore, an African-focused blockchain community, to trigger talent development, education, and blockchain innovation on African soil.
More DetailsThe Ethereum network is poised for significant growth in 2024, thanks to the Dencun Upgrade, which aims to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and decrease transaction costs.
More DetailsA joint Australian-Chinese supply chain and trade finance project got a major boost last week as AliPay, Mastercard, and crypto firm VeChain joined the initiate.
More DetailsMacau is expected to be a testbed for China's digital yuan, also known as the e-CNY, as casino operators prepare to bid for new licenses in the city for the first time in two decades.
More DetailsChina is tapping into the potential of blockchain technology like none other; the country’s entrepreneurs and local governments alike have already started implementing blockchain-based projects while most of the globe grapples with legality issues.
More DetailsThe decentralized exchange, Sparkswap which is backed by Pantera Capital has made an announcement that it is going to shut down permanently. The announcement came from the editor of Sparkswap exchange, Trey Griffith who attributed the shutting down of exchange to the low and weak user base of the exchange.
More DetailsExecutives who took part in Deloitte’s survey are confident about the new and evolving use-cases of blockchain. In comparison to Deloitte’s 2018 survey, respondents report that overall corporate blockchain investment is expanding across most sectors and practical applications are gaining traction.
More DetailsThe Ethereum foundation team made a series of donations to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in a move considered both charitable and good for blockchain adoption.
More DetailsInternet proliferation has enabled cryptocurrencies to emerge as convenient payment avenues in online gambling as hundreds of betting sites offer this option acting as the icing on the cake in this sector.
More DetailsStarkware's chief of product, Avihu Levy, thinks it will boost project confidence in Starknet Prover.
More DetailsAccording to Santiment, an encrypted market data aggregator, approximately 90,000 Bitcoins have been accumulated by Bitcoin whales in the past 25 days.
More DetailsWall Street’s institutional interest in cryptocurrency has been reflected by CME’s futures contracts on Bitcoin, as it can only be traded by institutional investors and professionals.
More DetailsCrypto Mining Company EZ Blockchain Creates Immersive Liquid-Cooled Data Center, Simultaneously Unveils Newest Product for Cooling Crypto Mining Containers, SmartBox 1500i.
More DetailsWalmart Canada has teamed up with DLT Labs for its blockchain-driven freight and payment network that is touted to be the world’s most prominent full production blockchain solution for any sector application.
More DetailsXinyuan, a real estate property manager and developer primarily operating in China, seeks to win market recognition and accelerate innovation in this sector by using the X-Bolts blockchain.
More Details"Banks are short-sighted in determining and validating the value of the goods being financed. They have drawn a very distinctive line between Logistics and Financial institutions, where the value of the assets is entirely disconnected from the process. Thus, leaving an untapped market of unfulfilled credit demand estimated at $1.6 trillion," says ConsolFreight's CEO, Ernesto Vila.
More DetailsThe rising popularity of cryptocurrency has contributed to a revolution in the digital currency industry. Currently, a U.S based venture capital firm, Andra Capital, has announced its desire to introduce its own Silicon Valley cryptocurrency to leverage its business. It is interesting to see that the company has joined the list of other enterprises like JPMorgan Chase, Arias Intel Corp, Facebook, and others that have created or in the process of creating cryptocurrencies they call their own.
More DetailsNEAR Protocol has expanded its gaming ecosystem by partnering with Vortex Gaming, a Web3 subsidiary of INVEN, Korea's largest game media and community. This collaboration aims to attract more users and companies to the NEAR ecosystem while strengthening the NEAR game ecosystem. INVEN, with a monthly active user count of 7.2 million, brings valuable expertise and content to the partnership.
More DetailsIn a recently published report by the Canadian Chamber of Digital Commerce showed that Canadians in the blockchain industry are amongst the highest-earning salaries in the country. The report also noted that Canadian blockchain companies want more legal clarity, to understand where their government stands regarding regulation in Canada.
More DetailsCutting-edge Metaverse blockchain tech company Caduceus has partnered with British sporting legend Lord Botham to launch an exclusive new NFT collection on the Light Cycle platform. This bold move from the cricketing Hall of Famer introduces the world of cricket to the metaverse for the first time and showcases the endless possibilities of web3 technology.
More DetailsThe global microfinance market, valued at $200 billion in 2022, is expected to grow to $506 billion by 2030, according to a new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com. The market is set to expand at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2030. Microenterprises are identified as a vital growth driver for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). The report also highlights the role of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain in shaping the industry.
More DetailsByteDance is confident that its deal with Oracle tech giant for TikTok’s US operations will be approved by both Chinese and American regulators.
More DetailsWill Bitcoin’s rising popularity, global uncertainties and a weak U.S. dollar drive the cryptocurrencies price to $100,000 in 2021?
More DetailsAccording to CoinGecko, the total number of tokens to be burnt equals more than 1.3 billion UST or around 11% of the existing 11.2 billion UST supply.
More DetailsBillionaire Carl Icahn, an American business tycoon who was sceptical of Bitcoin-led cryptocurrency before revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that it may get Into the cryptocurrency market up to $1.5B in a big way.
More DetailsJapanese financial giant SBI Group, Swiss bank of digital asset management Sygnum, and Italy's Azimut Group jointly raised a US$75 million venture capital fund in Singapore today, aiming to invest in capable start-up companies in the digital asset field.
More DetailsNeel Somani launched his Solana-based cross-chain modular rollup startup, Eclipse, following the collapse of TerraUSD.
More DetailsCrypto.com, a pioneering payment and cryptocurrency platform, has partnered with three reputable tax providers namely, Token Tax, CryptoTrader Tax, and CoinTracker for simplified tax reporting with the click of a button. This decision was arrived at following requests by the Crypto.com community to be tax compliant.
More DetailsFollowing the latest update of Paxful, Ray took a step back and shared to us his inspiration to set up Paxful and what he learnt from 11 failed startups! He then identified arbitrage as the key business opportunities by blockchain and instead of decentralization, peer to peer should be the core value preposition of Bitcoin!
More DetailsElon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience for the second time and had a few choice words regarding the coming inflation and creative monetary issuance coming into play due to the COVID market meltdown.
More DetailsA Shenzhen-based cryptocurrency miner, BIT Mining, announced it will raise $50 million through private placement to expand its mining business to overseas markets abroad.
More DetailsArgo Blockchain has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2022. It showed total quarterly revenue of $19.52 million, up from $17.84 million in the same period last year, attributed to an increase in hash rate over the past year.
More DetailsFacebook and Twitter are facing heat from US Congress for how they handled political misinformation circulating on the social media platforms.
More DetailsBitcoin Cash (BCH), a hard fork from Bitcoin, has once again split and created two new blockchains after a disagreement between two BCH clients.
More DetailsThe decentralized finance sector has reached a new all-time high of $13.69 billion in total value locked (TVL).
More DetailsFC Bayern Munich, is the latest entrant in the Ethereum-based fantasy soccer game platform called Sorare, which leverages non-fungible tokens.
More DetailsCoinbase, on October 17, 2023, outlined its robust measures to curb terrorism financing and other illicit activities through a rigorous compliance framework and blockchain analytics. The discourse emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity in the U.S to minimize offshore risks associated with digital assets. With a dedicated team and technological tools, Coinbase demonstrates a proactive approach in maintaining the integrity of the crypto ecosystem.
More DetailsFlamingoDAO's NFT portfolio is now worth an estimated $1 billion, DAO's members and reports from Forbes confirmed.
More DetailsCiti Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) has launched Citi Token Services, a digital asset service that integrates blockchain and smart contract technologies to improve cash management and trade finance for institutional clients. The service offers cross-border payments, liquidity, and automated trade finance solutions, aiming to improve the regulated financial system and streamline global liquidity management.
More DetailsPlantoids. What are they? Where do they come from? This new art project uses blockchain as a new outlet of artistic expression.
More DetailsAtlanta-based leading enterprise technology provider NCR Corporation in Georgia State announced the acquisition of cryptocurrency software provider & cryptocurrency ATM provider LibertyX.
More DetailsThe capacity of Bitcoin’s lightning network has crossed the 5,000 BTC benchmark, data shows.
More DetailsNorth Island Ventures said in a statement that is launching a new $125 million investment fund to execute 30 to 40 early-stage investments in emerging crypto and Web3 companies and protocols.
More DetailsSouth Korea’s parliament has put forward a bill that could see crypto profits taxed by up to 20% as members argue that cryptocurrencies are commodities.
More DetailsBrian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, believes that blockchain will help the crypto space to reach 5 billion users.
More DetailsThe level of adoption of Bitcoin, the new legal tender in El Salvador is technically at a low ebb, at least, compared to what is being portrayed in the media, a survey suggests.
More DetailsThere’s no denying the fact that the last six months have been quite brutal for the crypto market, as is made evident by the fact that the total capitalization of this rapidly evolving space has dropped from approximately $3T to $1T, representing a net loss of approx. 60%. Bitcoin, in particular, has shed 70% of its value since hitting its all-time high of $69,000 last November.
More DetailsCardano’s blockchain upgrade, dubbed Mary, is set to go live today at 21:44 UTC.
More DetailsFox Corporation partners with Polygon to launch 'Verify', a blockchain-based tool for authenticating digital content. Verify aims to combat AI-generated media and deepfakes, ensuring the integrity of media content in the digital age.
More DetailsBinance has just listed the crypto fan tokens of football giants Juventus and Paris St-Germain—both the JUV and PSG tokens have immediately recorded a token price surge.
More DetailsDecentralized finance (DeFi) is the bridge between traditional centralized currency and decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum. Here's how it's changing finance.
More DetailsImplementing a unique new idea will be the Bank of Lithuania in introducing the world’s first blockchain – based digital coin collectible.
More DetailsYuga Labs, the startup that developed the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) series of NFTs, plans to launch a new NFT series, “Mecha Apes”, by the end of this year.
More DetailsThe head of the London Stock Exchange Group said that cryptocurrency exchanges engaging with Russia could see negative consequences as Western governments look for ways to tackle Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
More DetailsThe major blackout, which ran for several hours, is not the first time a bug caused Solana’s network to temporarily fail.
More DetailsThe New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said it filed a trade NFT trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on February 10, aiming to enter the world of the Metaverse.
More DetailsMichael Novogratz, CEO, and Chairman of Galaxy Digital recently appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” where he answered questions on Bitcoin’s bearish trend, Zuckerberg’s appearance on Capitol hill and the sentiment driving regulators of the crypto market.
More DetailsBitMart CEO revealed that the company will use their own funding to cover the security breach that saw hackers withdraw about $150 million of cryptocurrencies and compensate the victims whose money was stolen.
More DetailsUniversal Music Group has bought one of the popular NFT to build a virtual music group, according to Reuters.
More DetailsBitget’s Under 30 Virtual Hackathon, a part of its Blockchain4Youth initiative, concluded on October 16, 2023, showcasing exemplary AI and blockchain innovations. With over 1,000 participating teams, winners were recognized across various categories, each receiving $10,000. The hackathon highlighted promising young talents, aligning with Bitget's aim of promoting blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption among the youth.
More DetailsTransform Ventures has co-invested in Alpha Transform Holdings, a new holding company aiming to support the blockchain ecosystem through investments via two new funds. The merger of select assets from Transform Ventures and Alpha Sigma Capital’s parent company will amount to $100 million in assets under management, with a focus on delivering suites of products under asset management, Alpha Transform products, and Alpha Transform strategies.
More DetailsMeta's Facebook Reality Labs division has reported a third-quarter loss of over $3.7 billion, making only $285 million, according to its earnings report released on Wednesday.
More DetailsMintDice is an online cryptocurrency casino that leverages the immutable trust-machine Blockchain. No, blockchain does not magically turn losers into winners or improve their odds, but players on the site will be able to know for certain that the odds didn’t change mid-spin, the game was played properly, and the stakes were real on both ends.
More DetailsETHToronto, the official Hackathon of the Blockchain Futurist Conference, is coming to Toronto on August 8-10, 2022 as part of an event that will be graced by Canada’s brightest crypto mind, Vitalik Buterin.
More DetailsWAHED is delighted to announce the signing of an official partnership with technology provider EnterMed. With over 20 years of experience in Dubai and Italy, EnterMed’s team of experts specializes in value-added integrated services and real-time applications.
More DetailsTuring College (YC W21), an online school for web2 developers, announced it is collaborating with the Tezos Foundation to create courses focused on simplifying developers transition from web2 to web3 The Tezos Foundation provided a grant to create a one to two month specialization course on Tezos smart contracts development, featuring practical capstone projects on smart contracts, NFTs and DeFi.
More DetailsTo prevent the occurrence of fraud-related incidents, NatWest bank has tightened restrictions on crypto-related activities followed by the U.K. financial watchdog imposing restrictions on crypto exchanges.
More DetailsVisa is further expanding its cryptocurrency services. The payment giant firm is working in Brazil to integrate cryptocurrency services into the local banking system.
More DetailsAs the opt-out movement gains steam, another group of people may end up pushing crypto into the mainstream: old people and business leaders.
More DetailsCipherTrace launches Armada to fix the blind spot in cryptocurrency compliance
More DetailsThe Bank of China, in collaboration with the Education Bureau and financial authorities of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, has launched an educational electronic RMB smart contract prepaid fund management product, according to Chinese news media Sohu.com.
More DetailsWilliam Quigley, the co-founder of the stablecoin- Tether (USDT), said the business model would undergo radical changes in the future. The delivery of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will become the revenue model of Metaverse and Crypto.
More DetailsThe confidence of residents of East and South London has been boosted as they no longer have to fear crypto scams based on the flourishing number of Bitcoin ATMs. Based on statistics availed by BCB ATM, an operator of Bitcoin ATMs in East London, these machines are used 30 to 40 times daily.
More DetailsOn March 15, Cardano was added to the Bloomberg terminal list of support assets.
More DetailsLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) plans to buy U.S. cloud-based technology provider TORA for $325 million. The deal will add digital currency assets to its exchange to meet growing investor demand for diversified investment tools.
More DetailsZipmex, Asia's leading digital asset exchange, said it had won creditor protection from the Singapore High Court for more than three months, gaining time to address liquidity issues.
More DetailsBinance Labs invites early-stage Web3 founders to apply for Season 7 of its Incubation Program, offering tailored mentorship and resources.
More DetailsCrypto.com are services for Turkey, a rapidly emerging digital market with a strong affinity for and a high adoption rate of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
More DetailsTether has frozen 32 cryptocurrency addresses tied to terrorism funding in Israel and Ukraine, manifesting the growing partnership between crypto firms and global law enforcement to combat digital-financed crime.
More DetailsTelegram’s brainchild, TON Blockchain has partnered with the social media giant’s verified payment protocol ‘Donate’ to use its native token ‘Toncoin’ for subscription payments, amongst other things.
More DetailsThe Hong Kong protests, which has now entered its 12th week, affected Hong Kong’s economy, including the property market, stock exchange, shop owners, and banks.
More DetailsCybersecurity protocol Naoris raised the funding with $11.5 million, which it mentions will enable it to revamp network security for the Web3 world.
More DetailsThe Chinese government’s State Information Center revealed its plans for its national Blockchain Service Network (BSN), aiming to provide small businesses and individuals to operate blockchain applications easily without using a private blockchain network.
More DetailsAngelo, an investment platform tying physical fine art to NFTs, has announced its launch. The web3 platform aims to add a more tactile component to the abstract concept of NFT ownership.
More DetailsJustin Sun’s entry into Steemit is not going down well with the community. They have created a hard fork of the blockchain and named it Hive. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum Founder, tweeted that Hive stands a test of time in demonstrating whether self-independence will be achieved.
More DetailsChina announced a new 15-year blueprint as part of the country’s global technology push, to set the global standards for the next-generation of technologies, including blockchain.
More DetailsThe Commodity Futures and Trading Commissions, CFTC appointed a new chief who is also pro-crypto. Just as his predecessor J. Christopher Giancarlo, appears to have supported the established pro-crypto/pro-blockchain approach. In a recent interview, the newly appointed chief, Heath Tarbert gave a favorable opinion of blockchain technology.
More DetailsMarathon Digital Holdings, Inc. revealed that the cryptocurrency mining firm had mined 707 bitcoins, an increase of 8% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2022.
More DetailsGemini, a leading American crypto exchange, has struck a deal with tech giant Samsung Electronics to bring crypto closer to Samsung Blockchain Wallet users in Canada and the United States. This integration will make users connected to the Gemini mobile app where they can buy, sell and trade cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsFollowing the adoption, OpenRarity will help OpenSea to remove opacity as to how rare certain features in an NFT are. It will also further eliminate the use of third-party NFT scarcity tracking tools.
More DetailsOndo Foundation's new Ondo Points program and ONDO token unlock plan mark significant steps in community engagement and token utility in the DeFi sector.
More DetailsThe Thai government has remained visible as one of the leading governments committed to adopting blockchain technology. Many innovations concerning blockchain use cases can be learned from the government.
More DetailsMythical Games has joined the rising list of tech firms reducing headcount amid recession concerns.
More DetailsBig four accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) has selected 16 early-stage startups to join its EY Foundry Cohort 5 program to propel disruptive solutions in four areas.
More DetailsNasdaq plans to wait for further clarity in terms of crypto adoption globally, the company’s executive vice president and head of North American markets said.
More DetailsAMM Global announced a pairing partnership with Phoenix Waters Productions to launch Asia’s first NFT drama named ‘Crypto Keepers’.
More DetailsU.S. Democratic senators have proposed a bill that intends to impose sanctions on foreign cryptocurrency companies that have partnerships with Russian entities, preventing them from bypassing U.S. sanctions.
More DetailsAccording to a survey by the Basel Committee, global banks hold nearly $9 billion in digital assets, and banks holding crypto assets may account for only 0.01% of total Bank for International Settlements (BIS) exposure.
More DetailsDigital payment giant Paypal said the company will officially launch its cryptocurrency service in the UK this week. Customers are expected to enjoy at least four cryptocurrency trading services.
More DetailsThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) released the latest guideline “Proforma Terms and Conditions for Licensed Corporations which Manage Portfolios that Invest in Virtual Assets”, providing further guidance on fund dealing and virtual asset fund management.
More DetailsThe famous New York-based non-profit organization "Charity: water" has recently introduced the Bitcoin Water Trust establishment during the 2021 Miami Bitcoin Conference. The trust fund has received worth more than $1.3 million BTC donations within three weeks of the trust's launch.
More Details“You can spend a tremendous amount of time and effort on building regulations, but you are actually looking into the rear-view mirror, as the industry has already moved on.” Sign up for Block O2O event “STO: Blockchain Powered Next-level Fintech” on Nov 5th 2019 and get to listen to Adam and Blockpass team’s vision of STO operational hurdles and solution – in person!
More DetailsMozilla has reversed its stance on accepting cryptocurrencies after facing backlash over concerns about the impact cryptocurrency mining has on the environment.
More DetailsDubai’s Department of Economic Development has announced its move to a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP). The UBRP is hosted on the innovative Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) of Dubai Pulse which is a joint initiative of Smart Dubai and du.
More DetailsThe hermit state is reportedly in the early stages of creating its own cryptocurrency, Vice News reports.
More DetailsMoralis, a blockchain development platform for web applications, announced the completion of a $40 million Series A round, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsDr. Craig S Wright criticizes the cypherpunk movement for misinterpreting Bitcoin's goals, emphasizing on Twitter and his blog the importance of legal frameworks in cyberspace. He highlights the growing global regulations due to cybercrime, and explores blockchain technology's potential and the necessity of legal adherence for its evolution across various sectors.
More DetailsThe latest report suggests cryptocurrency-based crime hit a new all-time high in 2021, with illicit addresses receiving $14 billion in 2021, which amount was doubled to 2020, according to Chainalysis.
More DetailsSecurities and Commodities Authority in the United Arab Emirates released a draft containing their tentative resolutions on how the crypto market will be regulated.
More DetailsInvestment activity in China’s tech sector has seen a massive drop in the past four months since the coronavirus outbreak has emerged from the city of Wuhan. The venture capital market has been suffering a tremendous impact on its existing drop in activity.
More DetailsBinance-backed smart contract platform BNB Chain has announced a new partnership with the Blockchain Center of the University of Zurich for blockchain education.
More DetailsTo set the ball rolling in Web3, Google is assembling a team to create services for developers in this ecosystem through its cloud unit, according to CNBC.
More DetailsRobinhood Markets Inc’s crypto trading revenue has been staggering. Its crypto revenue totalled $233 million in Q2 and $51 million in Q3, marking a 78% decrease compared to the previous quarter.
More DetailsWhy the proof-of-work chain is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem
More DetailsSolana NFTs will be available for buying and selling on OpenSea's website by April, the company signalled via a video on Twitter.
More DetailsBTC continues to snooze while ALTs continue to put on their dancing shoes with some DeFi names tracking double digit gains on a daily basis this week. If DeFi isn't enough, payments segment is also getting a bid on with Stellar making an announcement that they will be made available on Samsung mobile phones. So what if crypto celebrities and company twitter accounts got hacked, Bitcoin just had another free advertising campaign courtesy of these hackers. Bank of Thailand is also making greater progress in its central bank digital currency as it heads into Phase 3.
More DetailsNet Savings Link, Inc., a technology services company for the digital asset industry, announced a partnership with Metaverse Network LLC to release HIVE - the first multi-token-enabled blockchain home mining device.
More DetailsCrypto Valley Venture Capital's venture fund will offer early-stage financing to African blockchain startups that have the potential to benefit humanity.
More DetailsYou might be familiar with the term “blockchain” if, during the recent years, you have been using cryptocurrency. Yet, if you search about it, you may find different definitions. We bring you one simple version: blockchain is a list of records, also known as a database or a” public book” that records bitcoin transactions.
More DetailsThe US SEC's proposal to amend its custody rule has faced opposition from the Blockchain Association and Andreessen Horowitz, who have filed letters criticising the rule's impact on investment advisers and its potential to curtail investment in digital assets. The SEC's proposal would apply more stringent rules on investment advisers in the custody of assets, including crypto.
More DetailsIBM and Oracle have announced that they are collaborating to build an interoperability initiative to allow their blockchains to be able to communicate with each other.
More DetailsCertiK discussed security challenges of blockchain technologies on mobile platforms, including malware, insecure wallet apps, and network vulnerabilities, and provided countermeasures like reputable security solutions and regular updates.
More DetailsMagic Eden introduces a cross-chain rewards program, offering Diamonds to Ethereum users for past activities.
More DetailsA neutral third party is set to examine the finances of Celsius Network which earlier this year filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
More DetailsLast week, digital asset investment products experienced record inflows and volumes.
More DetailsA brief look at how the energy market and consumers will benefit from blockchain technology in the near future.
More DetailsBitget has announced the launch of its new corporate social responsibility project, Blockchain4Youth, which will provide blockchain courses and certifications, host campus lectures in partnership with universities worldwide, and incubate innovative projects by young entrepreneurs. The initiative will commence with a series of campus lectures on Web3 held in universities across Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Bitget plans to allocate $10 million over five years towards this project.
More DetailsColorado-based bitcoin mining company Riot Blockchain Inc. announced that it produced 318 BTC in July, a decrease of about 28 % from 443 BTC in July last year.
More DetailsThree Computer Engineering Students have created a Blockchain-based Voting System which will allows casting of votes online, instead of the manual means of standing in a poll.
More DetailsCardano’s much-awaited Vasil upgrade will enable increased network capacity, higher throughput, and lower transaction costs on the peer-reviewed, proof-of-stake blockchain platform.
More DetailsAstar Network, the innovation hub on Polkadot, is thrilled to announce that it has integrated Blockdaemon, the world’s largest institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company for node management and staking, as a collator. The partnership will enable Blockdaemon’s institutional and individual users to start their own collator nodes with Astar Network.
More DetailsNEOPIN, a blockchain subsidiary of NEOWIZ Holdings(KOSDAQ: 042420), announced on July 7th that it has signed a strategic partnership with Cube Entertainment (hereinafter “Cube”) to establish a global blockchain ecosystem.
More DetailsHaving previously worked in Google and PayPal, Mike Blandina is to leave his position as Chief product officer of Bakkt, for his new role as CEO. The chairman of ICE has expressed strong confidence in his ability to steer the company to excellence.
More DetailsChina's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aims to improve its blockchain technology standards by 2025, calling for public opinion on the draft guidelines. Blockchain is listed as a target industry for growth in the country's 5-year plan.
More DetailsVisa has expanded its stablecoin settlement capabilities, incorporating the Solana blockchain and initiating pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei. The move aims to modernize cross-border money movement by leveraging stablecoins like Circle's USDC. Visa has conducted live pilots, transferring millions of USDC between partners over Solana and Ethereum blockchain networks to settle fiat-denominated payments authorized via VisaNet. The new settlement options enable Visa to send funds on-chain to acquirers like Worldpay and Nuvei, serving various sectors.
More DetailsWith the downturn of the entire crypto market, Ether’s price has also fallen below the short-term upward trend line.
More DetailsGemini is set to invest $24 million in its Gurgaon development center in India, focusing on core platform areas like compliance and security. The move is part of Gemini's broader strategy to tap into India's burgeoning tech and startup ecosystem.
More DetailsBNB Chain stores storage metadata, while third-party storage providers store data.
More DetailsARK Invest and 21Shares have launched a suite of digital asset ETFs, combining crypto-specific insights with traditional investment indicators, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether futures.
More DetailsThe Dai (DAI) stablecoin reached the protocol’s built-in debt ceiling of 100 million as there has been 100 million Dai tokens minted. The nearly two-year-old stablecoin project had an original debt ceiling of 50 million, which was raised to 100 million in July 2018.
More DetailsFacebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.
More DetailsReporting on a study developed by UK based company CoinShares, as much as 66% of global hash rates come from and are controlled by Chinese Entities.
More DetailsNFT platform Mintable has received $13 million in Series A financing and will be integrated with Ripple's XRP Ledger blockchain.
More DetailsE-commerce giant Amazon denies a rumour from media report that the company may accept Bitcoin payments by the end of this year.
More DetailsCryptocurrency platform StormX announced that the company will conduct a jersey patch advertising transaction with Portland Trail Blazers.
More DetailsAmerican Commercial bank Silvergate Capital, a bank focused on digital currencies, reports financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
More DetailsCrypto exchange platform Bybit has announced plans to list the inaugural BloxVerse platform token OBX on Bybit Launchpad 2.0.
More DetailsProtocol Labs, Chainalysis, and Bittrex slashed 216 employees during the crypto winter.
More DetailsMark Cuban has given Ellen Degeneres a brief rundown on Dogecoin and NFTs.
More DetailsThe Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is planning to create a crypto platform through a project that will span for 5 years
More DetailsThe general regulatory difficulty experienced by Bitcoin and altcoins lie in the skepticism of regulatory agencies due to their cryptographic nature. Transactions are generally obscured as privacy is the watchword. This creates a source of concern as the likelihood of the currencies being used in dark web transactions is high. Monitoring agencies have been able to fight this partly by ensuring companies or firms that will be involved with digital currencies adhere to some compliance clause.
More DetailsBluzelle, the decentralized data storage platform, is preparing for the launch of its mainnet on February 3, ushering in a new era for censorship-resistant data storage.
More DetailsTON Foundation kicks off the Open League Season 1, with $115 million in Toncoin rewards for community engagement and project growth on the TON blockchain.
More DetailsNasdaq listed company Northern Trust (NTRS), the National University of Singapore's School of Computing (NUS Computing), and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS AIDF) have announced a series of initiatives aimed at shaping the future of blockchain for institutional investors.
More DetailsGreta Thunberg, the 16-year-old has been on the headlines for the global climate crisis movement and has delivered a compelling speech at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
More DetailsLas Vegas-based adult strip club Crazy Horse 3 has announced the acceptance of bitcoin as a payment method, aiming to provide customers with a more private way to enjoy facilities and services.
More DetailsIn the second part of our interview with Peter Mok, Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programs at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP), he went into detail on the initiatives they have developed to combat the global talent shortage, bring Hong Kong’s lagging Fintech industry up to speed and he tells us how blockchain startups can leverage the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park.
More DetailsYat , the company transforming online identities through personalized emojis, today announced its integration with Blockchain.com, one of the world’s most trusted crypto companies that helps millions across the globe safely access cryptocurrencies. The integration was announced at Yat’s Emoji Drop 4 livestream event.
More DetailsThe European Union could see a major change in the cryptocurrency industry as proof-of-work cryptocurrencies face an indeterminate future.
More DetailsTether rebuts a UN report accusing USDT of facilitating illicit activities, underscoring its traceability and law enforcement collaboration, and highlighting USDT's positive impact on developing economies.
More DetailsCould the suspension of Ant Group’s $34.5 billion IPO have a greater impact on Asia’s FinTech ecosystem than the United States election?
More DetailsHong Kong property tycoon Henry Cheng's owned Knight Dragon announced Tuesday that it plans to issue 100,000 security tokens, named KDB4 for investors to invest in real estate items in London.
More DetailsThe XRPL's fixReducedOffersV1 amendment, which has achieved 80% consensus, is in a two-week activation countdown, enhancing DEX functionality and addressing reduced offers in order books.
More DetailsPixlr is launching Pixlr Genesis, a decentralized NFT-based art gallery on December 1, 2021, with a collection of 10,000 unique, AI-generated art pieces.
More DetailsAs the second round of the US economic stimulus package is about to begin, crypto experts have been speculating on whether Americans will once again redirect their stimulus checks towards Bitcoin investments.
More DetailsVerizon has unveiled a blockchain-based solution dubbed 'Full Transparency' for the verification of news and media releases.
More DetailsAccording to a recent white paper by American multinational investment bank, Citi, the mainstream adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) is now growing rapidly among the financial market infrastructures and global market participants.
More DetailsElliptic, a London-based provider of crypto-asset risk management solutions, has revealed the launch of Elliptic Discovery, a database of more than 200 worldwide crypto exchanges, that is purposely built for banks in their quest to determine the flow of funds into and out of crypto-assets.
More DetailsTron DAO Reserve announced through Twitter that it bought $50 million worth of Bitcoin and Tron (TRX) to "safeguard the overall blockchain industry and crypto market."
More DetailsThe incorporation of TRON network into Samsung smartphones not only favor users in terms of security but also it could facilitate the direct integration of crypto-wallets.
More DetailsA giant in Austria had revealed that Austrians are the most skeptical people towards Bitcoins and cryptocurrencies in general.
More DetailsOn Wednesday a Twitter bot reported that a Bitcoin transaction came from a wallet that possibly belonged to Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of the network and author of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Oh and Craig Wright trips over own story,
More DetailsThere are more and more blockchain applications. recently, Alibaba group and COFCO group signed a blockchain-based memorandum of cooperation.
More DetailsRipple co-founder Jed McCaleb resumed selling his Ripple reserves and liquidating 1.1 million Ripple, leaving only $17 worth of XRP left in the account.
More DetailsICE’s historical data on Bakkt’s Bitcoin/USD futures contract trading reveals that the platform traded 71 BTC at press time, with the last trading price recorded at $9,875 per Bitcoin.
More DetailsUS Intelligence Reveals Extent of North Korea’s “Hidden Cobra” Crypto-Dependent Cyber Crimes
More DetailsFollowing Part 1 of our interview, Larry took a deeper dive in Everipedia in terms of governance model, staking mechanism and public awareness. He also addressed the question that have drawn widespread curiosity of public: Will Everipedia replace Wikipedia in future?
More DetailsOn-chain activity for stablecoins has surged over the last year, increasing by 800% according to the latest market intelligence, but could the increase in stablecoin issuance create inflation in the cryptocurrency markets as past allegations against Tether and Bitfinex have suggest ?
More DetailsPlanetWatch in partnership with Treedom has launched a "Stake for the Planet" initiative.
More DetailsIn the massive Bitcoin scheme that happened earlier this week, reputed coin exchanges such as Binance, Gemini, and Coinbase were targeted by crypto scammers, and officials have been hard at work investigating the digital trail that may lead back to the crypto scammers.
More DetailsImpel is pleased to announce today that bitcoin (BTC) has been added to its ISO 20022 financial messaging API as optional collateral for making payments. This addition enables BTC to be used in the instant settlement process for traditional banking services and other organizations that utilize the new ISO 20022 messaging standard. It offers the opportunity for improved customer experience, increased security, and significant operating cost savings.
More Details0x Project officially announced that its API is officially integrated with Polygon. The launch of the DEX liquidity API aims to expand this vibrant ecosystem Polygon.
More DetailsBlockchain data analytics startup, Messari is reportedly in talks with investors to pull new funding that can push its market valuation to $300 million.
More DetailsPaysafe, a leading specialized payments platform has chosen US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken as their crypto asset liquidity provider.
More DetailsEtihad Airways plans to release its first NFT collection, featuring 10 comprehensive 3D aircraft models, on July 21.
More DetailsNebraska-based NFT platform Pinata announced the closing of a $21.5 million funding round.
More DetailsTo recover from COVID-19 tourism losses, South Korea has introduced a blockchain-powered digital app for visitors of Jeju Island to ensure safe travels.
More DetailsMajor Advantages of Blockchain Financial Trading
More DetailsRobinhood is laying off 9% of its full-time workforce, CEO Vlad Tenev announced, as the shares of the company's stock hit a new low.
More DetailsSnow Crash-inspired NFTs will also be auctioned.
More DetailsAnt Financial, the parent company of AliPay, has launched OpenChain, a new blockchain platform that gives developers and small and micro enterprises (SMEs) the power to leverage the Chinese blockchain giant’s proprietary blockchain consortium and efficiently and cost effectively deploy smart contracts and create decentralized apps (DApps).
More DetailsThe Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) in Switzerland has issued banking and securities dealers’ licenses to two new blockchain companies.
More DetailsUnited States Commissioner of the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Brian Quintenz spoke about the current and future regulation in Fintech at the Singapore Fintech Festival held last week.
More DetailsCanadian blockchain software development company Blockchain Foundry has partnered with Palmer Group to launch Metacademy, a Web3 education platform focusing on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more.
More DetailsThe United States Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed that LedgerX has not yet been approved to offer physically-settled Bitcoin futures in contrary to previous announcements.
More DetailsOasys, a Japan and Singapore-based blockchain gaming company, has secured a $20 million investment from a cryptocurrency leader in private token sales.
More DetailsPerianne Boring is the President and Founder of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world's first and largest blockchain trade association. Boring began her career as a legislative analyst in the U.S. House of Representatives, advising on finance, economics, tax, and healthcare policy. Prior to forming the Chamber, Boring was a television host and anchor of an international finance program that aired in more than 100 countries to over 650 million viewers.
More DetailsAfter Visa announced that it will support USDC as a settlement currency on its network, Bitcoin broke the resistance level of $55K and topped $58K.
More DetailsFollowing its new partnership with Mastercard, Coinbase Global Inc will start allowing users to buy NFTs with credit cards and debit cards.
More DetailsThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a cryptocurrency enforcement framework, which offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats in the crypto space.
More DetailsEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has urged the ECB to take the lead regarding stablecoins, citing increased interests in the space from central banks in Britain, Canada, and China.
More DetailsA mysterious Bitcoin user inscribed 9MB of raw binary data on the blockchain, spending over $64K. The encrypted data's purpose remains unknown, stirring speculation in the crypto world.
More DetailsCHAIN2020 launches a series of educational conferences supporting Blockchain & FinTech initiatives in Asia and provides an opportunity for curious and intrepid individuals to engage in innovative conversations about the future of humans and technology.
More DetailsBinance affiliate crypto security expert Harry Denley helped a victim recover $10, 000 worth of lost cryptocurrency recently.
More DetailsCrypto Giants Binance, BitMEX, along with Executives CZ, Arthur Hayes Named Among Defendants in 11 Class Action Suits For Violating Securities Laws.
More DetailsGermany’s Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV) have introduced a bill that highlights the adoption of digital securities as a crucial element of Germany’s blockchain strategy.
More DetailsIn Hong Kong, an online entertainment platform HMVOD will accept Bitcoin to pay for membership subscriptions in October.
More DetailsThe zero-fee DeFi Ecosystem XODEX has announced the launch of its XODEX testnet, which will allow developers to integrate and transition their code deployed on the XODEX mainnet to the final implementation.
More DetailsAbra is a crypto-financial services app that gives users exposure to cryptocurrency and stock investments. On the other hand, The Stellar Development Foundation is a non-profit, which supports the development of the Stellar network. The Stellar Development Foundation said that its investment would help Abra to expand its services and products on the Stellar network. Abra CEO Bill Barhydt stated that his team will leverage Stellar’s ability to use traditional banking infrastructure as it builds yet more banking tools.
More DetailsSouth Korean gaming firm Wemade faces a $41 million tax bill for its crypto operations, highlighting the complexities of regulatory compliance in the blockchain gaming industry.
More DetailsSingapore-based venture capital Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF) has announced the launch of a new Venture Capital Fund II to support emerging projects in the cryptocurrency, Metaverse and Web3 space.
More DetailsSweatcoin has seen the creation of over 3.4 million crypto wallets via its mobile application since the company announced the SWEAT crypto token last month.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is set to redefine the global financial landscape with its newly released blueprint for a futuristic monetary system.
More DetailsThirteen new members including Gemini, Robinhood and others join the Crypto Market Integrity Consortium.
More DetailsThe CFTC report on DeFi underscores significant risks to the U.S. financial system, national security, and consumer protection, emphasizing the need for increased understanding, regulation, and collaboration in the sector.
More DetailsTo address customer demands in growing areas like cryptocurrency and direct indexing, Fidelity Investments has created more than 12,000 job offerings to shape the future of financial services.
More DetailsWith the launch of ECB's €750 Billion bond buyback, Bitcoin, in the last 24 hours witnessed a steep increase in price clocking at 16% growth.
More DetailsCipher Mining gears up for Bitcoin's 2024 halving with a strategic purchase of 16,700 new miners, eyeing increased market value and mining capacity.
More DetailsIn Asia, Hong Kong has a stable number of cryptocurrency kiosks, which are also called automated teller machines (ATMs). However, their popularity remains questionable.
More DetailsEntering the world of cryptocurrency can be a daunting prospect for newcomers, with several practical and psychological barriers to overcome. Most people who’ve heard of Bitcoin are aware of its notorious volatility, and in some cases, of negative headlines associated with cryptocurrencies, such as the risk of hacks and losing private keys.
More DetailsMox Bank Limited, or Mox, the new virtual bank in Hong Kong recently launched by Standard Chartered, has now been made available to select customers via invitation in an external pilot. The aim of the pilot is to prepare the state-of-art virtual bank for the public launch scheduled for later this year.
More DetailsThe eight-bank digital rupee pilot programme has processed 770,000 transactions.
More DetailsAccording to a report by Indian-based market research firm Research Dive, the global blockchain IoT sector will likely register a revenue of $5.802 billion by 2026.
More DetailsAround half of all wealth in America is managed by financial advisors, but how much of that wealth are they comfortable allocating to cryptoassets?
More DetailsIn the first-ever Blockchain Service Network Partner Conference hosted by the National Information Center and Hangzhou Municipal People's Government in China, it was announced that cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has joined the Blockchain Services Network (BSN), an alliance initiated by the State Information Center (SIC).
More DetailsCircle is gearing up for 2020 with a renewed deep focus on stablecoins and the powerful potential they hold for people, enterprises, and governments globally.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands and Blowfish Studios announced the closure of Planet Private Sale. The Planet Private Sale for Phantom Galaxies sold 7,734 Planets and Asteroids (“Planets”), a kind of NFTs, for a total of US$19.3 million.
More DetailsOlga’s interviewee this time is amazing Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis. Alicia also serves as Senior Fellow at European think-tank BRUEGEL and non-resident Research Fellow at Madrid- based political think tank Real Instituto Elcano.
More DetailsBank of America (B of A) has been keeping its blockchain contingency plans under wraps for the better half of a decade.
More DetailsTribe Accelerator is Singapore’s first government-backed blockchain accelerator, on a mission to bridge the gap between blockchain startups and the traditional world. Yi Ming Ng, the Managing Director at Tribe Accelerator, believes that blockchain is beneficial to a lot of businesses from different industries. However, there has been a lot of fear and speculation around cryptocurrencies in the traditional corporate world.
More DetailsAfter coming under fire from the United States Securities Commission (SEC) Telegram has allegedly informed its investors that it will postpone launching its Telegram Open Network (TON).
More DetailsPublic blockchain network Zetrix announced the launch of Covinsure, an NFT-based insurance product.
More DetailsAccording to a Bloomberg report, Binance has debuted an investment in China With a crypto Media and data sourcing company, Mars Finance.
More DetailsIn the exclusinve interview with Blockchain.News, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky shares the latest trend on cybersecurity threats in crypto fundraising and how Kaspersky's solutions can protect investors in 7 ways.
More DetailsBitcoin soared to over $19,400 last night, the BTC price coming within relative inches of creating a new all-time high before falling. Will we see Bitcoin reach $20,000 in 2020?
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has released blockchain standards dubbed the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI).
More DetailsDespite the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) becoming the first global bank that allows customers to hold, transfer, and issue digital currencies, Insight Investment, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon, reveals its sceptical attitude towards Bitcoin as the means of payment.
More DetailsBlockchain has begun to transform the way consumers interact with games. It has introduced an emerging gaming trend: blockchain games that give the possibility to earn for both owners and players. Today, these types of games are causal and built on exchanging and collecting operations. However, the potential power of blockchain for the gaming industry is huge.
More DetailsDigital innovation and central bank digital currency adoption (CBDC) have been on the rise despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What has driven CBDC forward?
More DetailsFor diversity in the application of blockchain, LG’s IT solutions affiliate, LG CNS, and Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary, Ground X are in partnership
More DetailsThis holiday season, Cash App will enable its users to gift both crypto and stock to other users of the app.
More DetailsHub71 will invest $2 billion in Web3 startups in Abu Dhabi.
More DetailsShiba Inu touched an all-time high following a price surge of more than 46% in just two days to become the 11th-biggest cryptocurrency by market value.
More DetailsScottish professional tennis player Andrew Barron Murray's 2013 Wimbledon championship moment NFT has been sold for $177,777 at the WEENEW auction on Monday.
More DetailsThe innovation incubator program will provide long-term support to web3 startups in Europe by offering outstanding web3 resources as well as training through reputable partners and community professionals.
More DetailsJack Dorsey, CEO of American financial services and digital payments company Square, announced on Twitter recently that the company's new TBD division has drawn a new direction to create a decentralized exchange for Bitcoin.
More DetailsExisting bitcoin exchange Deribit has bested institutional newcomers CME and Bakkt in terms of Bitcoin option trading volume at the start of 2020.
More DetailsSBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple, will be facilitating Cambodia’s first international remittance service using blockchain technology.
More DetailsThe coronavirus pandemic and growing macroeconomic uncertainties have seriously dampened the cryptocurrency market, which Bitcoin once dipped below USD 4000. The “Red Sea” has expanded across the market of decentralized finance (DeFi), where the total value locked (USD) for DeFi market dropped from USD 649m to USD 246m.
More DetailsBlockchain has come a long way since it was first proposed as the technology powering Bitcoin’s distributed ledger. Since then, it has come to be understood as a technology that exists in its own right, as the base layer of second generation blockchain networks that are the foundation for all kinds of decentralized applications, or dApps.
More DetailsHashstack is thrilled to announce its strategic shift to Starkware developed Starknet — the first general-purpose permissionless Decentralized ZK-Rollup, to deploy Open — Hashstack’s money-market protocol to enable secure, under-collateralised loans on the blockchain. With this, Hashstack shifts its focus from EVM chains to zk-primitives to further its mission to build the critical infrastructure necessary to 10x the usability of decentralised finance, to truly empower financial inclusion through crypto.
More DetailsC Capital, a fund owned by Hong Kong real estate tycoon Adrian Cheng, plans to raise $500 million in the next 18 months to invest in blockchain and digital assets.
More DetailsCurve Finance's new MIM/crvUSD liquidity pool on Arbitrum marks a significant advancement in DeFi, offering enhanced liquidity and user experience. This strategic move leverages Arbitrum's layer 2 capabilities for faster, cost-effective transactions, underlining Curve's commitment to innovation and community-driven governance.
More DetailsMajor global cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Friday that three new altcoins are now added to its Binance Card: Ripple (XRP), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Avalanche (AVAX)
More DetailsThe US Senate Banking Committee Chair Mike Crapo sent a letter to the OCC to develop guidelines on digital payments.
More DetailsWell-known crypto enthusiast and analyst Will Clemente announced to co-found Reflexivity Research with Anthony Pompliano.
More DetailsArkansas Rep. French Hill is poised to assume leadership of the House Financial Services Committee, bringing a crypto-savvy perspective to the role.
More DetailsWith the fintech industry making significant strides within a short time, the banking sector ought to integrate blockchain technology to keep pace with this area, according to HashCash CEO Raj Chowdhury.
More DetailsReddit has launched the third generation of its blockchain-based digital collectibles, Reddit Avatars, on the Polygon blockchain. The release has generated excitement and predictions of quick sellouts, but some users have criticized the payment process.
More DetailsPopular NFT Marketplace, OpenSea now processes 650x the daily transaction volumes it did for the whole of 2020.
More DetailsBTC has gained its momentum, as acknowledged by crypto analyst Joseph Young because it is up by 6.1% in the last 24 hours to trade at $49,001 at the time of writing,
More DetailsMichael Stollery, the CEO of Titanium Blockchain, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that raised approximately $21 million through an initial coin offering (ICO) in 2018. Stollery pleaded guilty to securities fraud, admitting to falsifying aspects of TBIS’ whitepapers, planting fake client testimonials on the TBIS website, and commingling ICO investors’ funds with his own.
More DetailsBybit CEO confirms $150 million Genesis Global Trading exposure. The crypto community has moved on from FTX's bankruptcy to other loan businesses, some of which are suing parent company Digital Currency Group.
More DetailsWith the much-anticipated merge being around the corner, the Bellatrix upgrade went live, curtain raising for this event.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that his company has earmarked Singapore and Japan as the most crypto-friendly countries where Ripple Labs could relocate.
More DetailsThe global blockchain distributed ledger market is expected to grow from $3.5 billion recorded in 2021 to $20.6 billion by 2027, according to a report by Research and Markets.
More DetailsHappy Friday! BTC up 3% in the past 24 hours, flirting $9,900, teasing the market at the $10K psychological level. In the last few days, I noticed BTC weakness from the start of Asia session followed by buying activity when the U.S. woke up, driven primarily by spot buying (futures curve still relatively flat).
More DetailsSuperstate, an innovative asset management firm, has secured a $14 million Series A financing round, aiming to expand its team and launch private funds for institutional investors.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com may suffer a total of $270 million in losses due to Three Arrows Capital's inability to repay loans due to the bankruptcy and liquidation of Three Arrows Capital.
More DetailsThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government will release the plans for the development of virtual assets in the city during FinTech Week by the end of this month.
More DetailsHong Kong's Regal Hotels Group has announced its entrance into the metaverse with project MetaGreen, scheduled for completion by October 2022.
More DetailsCoinbase, the top US cryptocurrency exchange, announced today that Dogecoin would be `available for trading on Coinbase Pro accounts.
More DetailsAfrican artists are set to be enriched about the value they can get from the booming non-fungible tokens sector.
More DetailsEthereum Layer 2 project Boba Network has raised $45 million in its Series A funding round.
More DetailsBeginning on Nov. 12 and spanning two days, CoinMarketCap held its inaugural large-scale event, The Capital, which brought together leading stakeholders in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, regulatory and financial industries.
More DetailsDigital currency is becoming more well-known because it’s been around for a decade or so. In the past, it was only die-hard investors who chose to work with crypto like Bitcoin. However, more and more companies are accepting it as payment for services and goods.
More DetailsLibra has released its updated whitepaper, marking several significant changes towards providing individual stablecoins for major fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, and Libra Coin.
More DetailsAccording to a UN study, North Korea stole more bitcoin in 2022 than ever before and targeted multinational aerospace and military industries.
More DetailsMercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, has announced its plans to add sports token Chiliz ($CHZ) to its existing list of digital assets.
More DetailsBritish Columbia, Canada-based Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc., which focuses on blockchain and digital assets, announced on May 2, that it has hired Gavin Nathan as head of fundraising.
More DetailsDuring a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum which included the topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), David Marcus, Head of Calibra, highlighted that digital currencies are the key to innovate cross-border payments and solve the issues of the unbanked—regardless of if that digital currency is Libra or not.
More DetailsGenesis records rising demand for cash and stablecoins
More DetailsThe Web3 blockchain data ecosystem Pocket Network adds support for the Fantom blockchain, allowing developers to mint Fantom RPC endpoints for their applications directly from Pocket Portal, earning $POKT tokens.
More DetailsA Japanese book distributor is mulling an investment in a blockchain-based platform to distribute e-books, as partial lockdowns due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue in Japan.
More DetailsIris Energy raised $71 million in debt issuance for new Bitcoin mining equipment.
More DetailsWhy there are so many big names entering the Metaverse? It is probably because of fear of missing out.
More DetailsEthereum hits a record high of $2,718 as the European Investment Bank announces a plan to sell a "two-year digital bond" on the Ethereum blockchain network.
More DetailsThe US regulator stopped American Cryptofed DAO based on the ground that the firm failed to register its two digital tokens “Ducat” and “Locke” as securities.
More DetailsBloomberg Intelligence reports that only an "unexpected occurrence" can stop the Bitcoin price bulls from running.
More DetailsCrypto news company Decrypt announced that it has raised $10 million after departing from its parent company ConsenSys Mesh at a post-money valuation of $50 million.
More DetailsRipple Co-Founder, Chris Larsen believes the Cold Tech War between China and the United States is going to be won and lost on the blockchain battlefield.
More DetailsUniswap Foundation's new governance proposal aims to activate protocol governance by incentivizing token holders through staking rewards.
More DetailsNew Zealand's Internal Revenue Department has asked all companies to pass on customers' personal details as well as the type and value of their crypto assets.
More DetailsAccording to Mesari, NEAR Protocol, a leading smart contract platform, demonstrated resilience and growth in Q2 2023, despite being listed in the SEC's complaint against Coinbase. The platform's financial and network fundamentals remained stable, with strategic partnerships and grassroots initiatives driving user adoption.
More DetailsBerlin-based Unstoppable Finance has announced a €12.5 million ($12.8 million) Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands subsidiary Lympo launched the SPORT token to replace the Lympo utility token LMT.
More DetailsMembers of the United States Congress will receive a $50 campaign contribution in Bitcoin today to educate lawmakers on the potential of blockchain technology.
More DetailsZachXBT's analysis of cryptocurrency transactions involving the withdrawal of over 11,200 ETH, equivalent to $25 million, raises questions about the source and intent of these funds.
More DetailsAs the eighth-largest digital currency, Uniswap is likely to be restrained by short positions on the next trading day. Here is an analysis of what to expect of UNI in the short-term.
More DetailsChinese insurance giant, Ping An Insurance’s financial technology arm, OneConnect is leaning towards choosing New York over Hong Kong for its initial public offering (IPO) this year in mid-November.
More DetailsFabric Systems has said that the funds will be used to fund the development of two core launch products including a liquid immersion-cooled ASIC machine.
More DetailsSenator Pat Toomey, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, urges the Treasury and State Departments closely examine Beijing’s CBDC rollout during the Olympic Games.
More DetailsThe average Bitcoin block size has reached record highs after Bitcoin NFT Ordinals protocol launched.
More DetailsBlockchain-based real estate transaction management company Propy has partnered with digital asset wealth management platform Abra to open up a path to obtain real estate loans with digital assets as collateral.
More DetailsOn SBI investing in his company, Domingo said “I think that the fact that [SBI is] putting their faith and investing in a company like us [is] signifying the move towards more adoption of security tokens.”
More DetailsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the risks of El Salvador's issuance of bitcoin-backed bonds, urging El Salvador to terminate bitcoin as legal tender as soon as possible.
More DetailsFireblocks introduces 'Off Exchange', reducing exchange counterparty risk for institutional traders, allowing them to trade directly from on-chain MPC shared wallets, marking a significant advancement in digital asset trading.
More DetailsUS Congress introduces H.R.6307, limiting government interactions with Chinese blockchain networks, addressing national security and data privacy concerns, and urging increased scrutiny in the technology sector.
More DetailsAxiom, a smart contract infrastructure firm, raises $20M in Series A funding led by Paradigm and Standard Crypto, aiming to transform blockchain data access using zero-knowledge cryptography.
More DetailsEuropean Blockchain Convention Virtual becomes the meeting point of the Blockchain Industry this year in Europe. The congress, which will be held on September 21 and 22, will feature workshops, presentations, panel discussions and more than 100 world-class speakers. EBC will provide access to an AI-powered networking platform to facilitate virtual one-to-one meetings between over 1.500 attendees.
More DetailsNorth Korea has always been suspected for either indirectly or directly funding weapons or involved in some powerful projects of mass destruction using virtual currencies. The nation, recently, was accused of stealing cryptocurrencies worth $2 billion to facilitate the development of deadly weapons.
More DetailsJapan’s Monetary Authorities Get Serious About CBDC Research and Roll Out
More DetailsAmerican electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has launched a new product called Cyberwhistle by accepting Dogecoin for payment.
More DetailsIn her view, Edith Yeung, fund manager, and partner at Proof of Capital, a blockchain-based venture capital fund, presumed that the Chinese Government could launch their digital currency, virtual yuan, in no distant time, assumably, within the next six to twelve months.
More DetailsBlockchain.News sat down with Jimmy Ong, EY Asia-Pacific Blockchain Leader to take a deep dive in EY Ops Chain and EY Blockchain Analyzer. In particular, we explore how EY Ops Chain facilitates a more transparent public finance tracking. Ong also shared an interesting use case when EY Ops Chain enables the tracking of blood in Canada.
More DetailsAt least 5% of worldwide business transactions are expected to utilize blockchain technology by 2028, thanks to heightened activity in the fintech blockchain market, according to a report by research firm SkyQuest.
More DetailsThe fund management giant Invesco Mutual Fund has submitted documents to the SEC of India to invest in Invesco Elwood Global Blockchain UCITS Exchange Traded Fund.
More DetailsTrading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. Hope you find it helpful!
More DetailsBitcoin has always been the most popular cryptocurrency on the global market, but the region that is most invested in BTC assets appears to be North America.
More DetailsWave Financial, based in Los Angeles, launched the Wave BTC Income & Growth Digital Fund, racing to become the first crypto derivatives-based yield fund in the market.
More DetailsBlock Inc, formerly known as Square, has made a formal argument at a Missouri federal court stating that its new name won't confuse potential customers with tax-preparation giant H&R Block who had filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the financial-services company.
More DetailsR3 leads the largest blockchain ecosystem in the world, creating initiatives using distributed ledger technology. Carl Wegner, the Managing Director and Head of Asia at R3, elaborates on the consortium’s reach with its broad ecosystem, on initiatives that are built on Corda, including, Project Voltron, Project Inthanon, Project LionRock, and Project Ubin in Asia.
More DetailsBlockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize industries like online casino games, sports betting, micropayments, and decentralized voting, while also providing financial inclusion to underserved populations.
More DetailsSingapore-based major payment institution FOMO Pay has introduced a new cryptocurrency payment solution for retailers in the island city-state.
More DetailsGoldman Sachs is preparing to host a conference call with its top investors to discuss the impact of the current economic crisis on inflation, gold, and Bitcoin.
More DetailsHans-Joachim Voth, a Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich, said he has not seen cryptocurrencies able to tackle modern monetary problems.
More DetailsTRON DAO recently launched The TRON Academy initiative to empower young blockchain enthusiasts from top-tier universities around the world. Creators are being welcomed to take advantage of early-stage development opportunities in the TRON ecosystem. Partnerships have been developed with existing blockchain clubs, and coaching support is available for students interested in establishing new clubs on their campuses.
More DetailsLuxor announced the completion of a Series A funding with a total value of $5 million.
More DetailsA research study by Fortune Business Insight, a market reporting and consulting firm, suggests the global blockchain industry will be valued at a mammoth $21 billion in the next five years. The report explored the rise of financial technology and blockchain companies working towards financial inclusion and targeting developing countries and regions to leverage growth. Such regions, incidentally, have witnessed a growth in educated talent in the past decade, and are well-suited to interact with and understanding distributed ledger mechanisms.
More DetailsThirty Five Ventures, co-founded by NBA superstar Kevin Durant and sports manager Rich Kleiman, announced a new multi-year business partnership with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase Global.
More DetailsSouth Korean hospitals intend to set the ball rolling in ushering in a new healthcare era using industry 4.0 technology like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data.
More DetailsThe Federal Reserve's research and development on a central bank digital currency issuance has been complemented by several regional Federal banks' efforts.
More DetailsChoosing a reliable broker is a major concern if you want to trade your investments in safe hands since the safety of funds is always the most important.
More DetailsPioneer cross-chain prime brokerage protocol Primex Finance announces the deployment of its recently-launched Beta version on the zkSync 2.0 testnet. Taking place at the end of October 2022, the integration will enable the project to offer users better transaction speed for margin trading on DEXs. At the same time, traders will be able to take advantage of lower gas fees and a high level of security on Primex Beta.
More DetailsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Dubai Healthcare City and other authorities have come together to launch a blockchain-based system for health data storage.
More DetailsBillionaire Tim Draper said he remains optimistic about Bitcoin and expects its price to reach $250,000 by the end of 2022 or early 2023.
More DetailsThe ongoing issues affecting various major DeFi projects have sparked fear and concern among enthusiasts. When multi-billion dollar projects suspend trading and withdrawals without further communication, there is cause for concern. Portal, a self-hosted Layer 2 wallet and DEX on Bitcoin, shows things can be done differently.
More DetailsBlockchain and digital assets company Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (Spirit) announced that it has received listing approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange.
More DetailsIt has been reported that a millionaire who happens to have acquired his wealth through Bitcoins fell into the arms of an armed robber. He used this to sound a note of warning to other members of the crypto community.
More DetailsHeightened demand in the worldwide blockchain in the retail market is expected to drive its value past the $3.27 billion mark by 2028, according to market research organization Facts and Factors.
More DetailsHave we really seen the last of former Presidential Crypto-Candidate Andrew Yang?
More DetailsNon-Fungible Token (NFT) trading platform MakersPlace announced the completion of a $30 million Series A financing jointly led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Pantera Captial.
More DetailsKenneth Rhule, a localBitcoins seller is charged by the US Homeland Security for conducting an unlicensed money transmitting business. Rhule can face up to forty years in prison on account of fraudulent activity alongside illegal marijuana production and distribution.
More DetailsWith a flurry of renewed interest in cryptoassets, and multiple new opportunities for riches abounding, the vast majority of us can’t help but tentatively listen to that voice whispering in our ear, “remember 2018”. The bull run throughout 2017 ended in tears for many as early 2018 saw the market enter into an abrupt and prolonged bear cycle that lasted the better part of three years.
More DetailsAccording to local media sources in India, the regulator intends to impose a 2% "equalization levy" on investors for cryptocurrency trading services from offshore exchanges that provide services to the Indian market.
More DetailsLitecoin and Ethereum have proven to be among the most fundamental digital assets in the crypto space. According to the Coin Market Cap, Ethereum is ranked the second most popular cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, whereas Litecoin is ranked seventh. Despite their popularity, their intentions are entirely different. It, therefore, becomes crucial to comprehend their unique aspects.
More DetailsOn May 1, 2020, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase published an article on its blog claiming that Bitcoin is superior to gold. The crypt exchange had earlier published a similar article where they supported Bitcoin over Gold due to its ease to audit, anonymity, low transaction fee, and ease to be fragmented into smaller fractions.
More DetailsHow real-life benefits from the SalesForce blockchain that will help businesses achieve better outcomes from their CRM data? This article got more details.
More DetailsNew research outlines the necessity for wealth management firms to adapt to technological advancements and altering investor profiles for future success.
More DetailsGovernment authorities in China have allowed construction to go ahead to increase the capacity of current hydroelectric plants in the Ya'an district of Sichuan, a town popularly known in cryptocurrency circles to be teeming with Bitcoin miners.
More DetailsA recent Forbes article gives us insights into the driving forces which could determine the trends to follow in the upcoming year, within the cryptocurrency market. Read more in the article below, with insights from leaders from BIS, NEM Ventures, Close Cross, and CVA.
More DetailsCrema Finance has received 6,064 ETH ($7 million) and 23,967 SOL ($870,000) from a hacker who had stolen 69,422.9 SOL and 6,497,738 USDC stablecoin (roughly $9 million) following a negotiation.
More DetailsNFT marketplace OpenSea has revealed its plan to create a tool to help creators on its platform enforce creator fee payments.
More DetailsBlockstream CEO, as the firm supporter of Bitcoin, just issued a series of tweets, criticizing Sushiswap, Ripple and Litecoin.
More DetailsSince 2021, NFT has been one of the hottest topics, it is said that the year 2021 is the Birth Year of NFT. According to “The Collins Word of the Year 2021”, the use of the word “NFT” has seen a 1,100,00% increase. In the birth year of NFT, its estimated sales also increased over 2,000% between Q4 2020 to Q1 2021, from 93 Million USD to an astounding 2 Billion USD.
More DetailsColombia-based commercial bank Banco de Bogotá will support customers to transfer funds to cryptocurrency exchanges for trading through its banking services.
More DetailsIn the second round of our interviews at the Belt and Road Summit 2019 in Hong Kong, Blockchain.News gained further insights from European representatives Germany, as well as soon to be European exiters—the UK to learn more about their countries’ latest developments related to the Belt and Road Initiative.
More DetailsMany organizations don’t know that they can monetize their data and make a profit. But firms can now apply blockchain for data monetization.
More DetailsYahoo plans to launch a series of metaverse activities in Hong Kong to explore the use of immersive advertising technologies.
More DetailsSushiSwap will shortly transfer all trade fees to its treasury. 99.85% of voters "clawbacked" 10,936,284 unclaimed SUSHI ($14.8 million) tokens.
More DetailsGeco.one brings Bitcoin holders the ability to enter the Forex, Indices and Commodities markets - as well as of course the Cryptocurrency markets, for the first time by simply depositing Bitcoin.
More DetailsDigital payment giant Square officially released the Shareholder Letter of Q2 2021 on Sunday. Its financial data for the quarter recorded the quarterly bitcoin revenue of its Cash App has tripled, despite the company's bitcoin holdings were devalued by $45 million.
More DetailsSustainable mobility is the need of the hour. Mobility service providers have to make public transit attractive to people while adding sustainable and green transport. How can technologies such as Blockchain empower these Mobility Operators in their move towards a greener future?
More DetailsThe Ethereum network's gas fees have declined significantly since 2021, according to The Block.
More DetailsThe price of Bitcoin has taken a serious hit in the past few days as the largest cryptocurrency has dipped below its supposedly strong support of $10k and bounced back up.
More DetailsPuma has entered the metaverse by launching an interactive space titled Black Station to showcase limited edition NFTs based on its sneakers.
More DetailsThe Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) has teamed up with Seso Global, a blockchain property registry company, to develop the first-ever blockchain-powered property register in South Africa.
More DetailsThe London Hardfork or EIP 1559 upgrade that got activated in August seems to have boosted Ethereum’s performance in the last 30 days.
More DetailsBitcoin’s price rebounded slightly, which has increased by 24.15% over the past week. However, the institutional sentiment remains bearish.
More DetailsRecently, many cryptocurrencies are being introduced to serve different purposes. This time round, halal cryptocurrency is soon coming. But are you ready for it?
More DetailsFollowing the debut of the first ‘Smart Wallet’ Twitter Spaces on July 21, Ambire is launching a fully-fledged infotainment series, held on Wednesday every week. Smart Wallet is designed to inform, guide and educate users of the crypto space about smart wallets, highlighting their strength as versatile instruments in the wider context of EVM networks and Web3.
More DetailsR3, a leading enterprise blockchain software firm, discusses the transformative potential of tokenization in the financial sector. The company emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks and industry standards to unlock the full benefits of digital assets. According to a June 2023 report from Bernstein, $5 trillion in assets could be tokenized in the next five years, offering significant opportunities for market participants.
More DetailsGoogle Cloud will join the EOS community and has begun the process of becoming a block producer candidate for Block.one’s EOS public blockchain network.
More DetailsBill Gates discussed the antitrust hearing opposing US congress and Big Tech - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) - and gave his input.
More DetailsMastercard Inc is expanding its consulting services and is making commitments to a number of innovations in the cryptocurrencies market.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements is set to issue a CBDC at the Proof of Concept stage in conjunction with the Swiss National Bank before year-end.
More DetailsMusic streaming platform Spotify is planning to add support for NFTs in the future.
More DetailsGoogle Cloud's latest launch, Blockchain Node Engine, aims to help Web3 developers build and deploy new products on blockchain-based platforms.
More DetailsBlockchain Capital investment company has joined the Libra Association as a governing member.
More DetailsChainalysis has released the analysis report, showing that countries in Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region received more than $900 billion in crypto value from July 2021 to June 2022.
More DetailsFortex Technologies, a globally recognized multi-asset trading provider, has announced the expansion of its crypto services to include crypto non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), as well as an institutional platform for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
More DetailsTaiwan is the country where people are the most interested in NFTs, according to research conducted by NFT Club.
More DetailsWomen cryptocurrency and blockchain lawyers are taking the helm in several major law firms as they are leading blockchain practice groups in at least a half-dozen reputable law firms, such as McDermott Will & Emery, Morrison & Foerster, and Goodwin Procter.
More DetailsJohn Tsang has become the advisor of StashAway, a Singapore-based digital wealth firm, and has planned to give away a portion of his soon-to-be issued NFTs to attract new clients, Bloomberg reported.
More DetailsDeloitte one of the most reputable audit firms globally has shown plans of testing BTC payments on its staff for optimal adoption.
More DetailsMark Aubrey will help Catheon Gaming scale its operations in Asia and across the world. The blockchain firm is seeing significant growth since its formation in September last year. It is apparent that the firm needs someone with a robust operational background to help it scale.
More DetailsUS-based crypto mining company Core Scientific has signed a colocation agreement to secure at least 75 megawatts of energy capacity for its data centres.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Crypto.com signed a 20-year cooperation deal worth $700 million with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), which owns the Staples Center and the L.A. Live.
More DetailsDHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) will host a virtual event for a Digital Wallets Challenge on Oct 27.
More DetailsAevo, a burgeoning name in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, has just announced a significant airdrop event, scheduled for March 13, 2024.
More DetailsIndia's demand for blockchain developers has increased by more than 700% because it is viewed as an incredible blockchain destination.
More DetailsAccording to the global brand counterfeiting report 2018, “The growth in global trade and technology has positively affected many markets across the world, but along with that, it has some major adverse effects as well. Business organizations spend a lot of money, time and resources on protecting their brand and trademarks. But even after all the measures, the counterfeit market is booming rapidly.”
More DetailsFinFabrik and Lumiere, two companies based in Hong Kong made history by performing the first tokenisation of a direct investment into a movie in the world.
More DetailsTwo blockchain technology companies, TRST01 (Trust O One) and Rubix, have established a cooperation to provide a Web3 green blockchain technology platform for institutions to create a green and zero-carbon emission future.
More DetailsBithumb Global, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has announced its intent of availing its new blockchain protocol in India. Dubbed 'Bithumb Chain,' the South Korea based exchange seeks to avail it to Indian startups, companies and even the administration for developing products and services on the foundation of blockchain technology.
More DetailsRecent months demonstrated explosive growth of decentralized finance with $13 Billion in total value locked. Normally, games are the first thing to take off on new platforms, and seems like DeFi is not an exception here.
More DetailsU.S. media giant Fox Corp announced a $100 million strategic investment in Eluvio, a blockchain digital content management company to expand the Non-fungible token (NFT) business.
More DetailsFunFair, a decentralized gaming platform has developed a new non-custodial crypto wallet, intended for propelling blockchain mass adoption.
More DetailsThe State Duma is discussing its legislative plans regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency usage and has been reported to seemingly have a change of heart regarding digital assets adoption in Russia.
More DetailsIn a recent move, the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government have issued the "Outline for Building Guangdong Province as a Strong Quality-driven Province," outlining their vision to enhance the leading role of industrial clusters in terms of quality.
More DetailsMajor U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it will give its employees four charging weeks (roughly one per quarter) in 2022 to allow employees to store power.
More DetailsBluesky – the new social media decentralized initiative, endorsed by Jack Dorsey of Twitter and five other programmers. Dorsey has dedicated funds for this new project, which ultimately will put social media platforms on blockchain.
More DetailsFelix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
More DetailsAlibaba has recently announced its integration of a full-link traceability blockchain system into its import e-commerce platform, Kaola. The Chinese e-commerce giant has previously acquired NetEase’s Kaola cross-border e-commerce platform in September 2019 for $2 billion.
More DetailsThe bears occupy the main market, pushing the DOT/USD to the support line below the triangle line. What does this mean?
More DetailsMIT Cybersecurity experts have said that blockchain-based mobile voting systems are vulnerable to serious failures.
More DetailsThe global blockchain IoT market is expected to offer a revenue of $5.802 billion by 2026, driven by factors like IoT being increasingly implemented by mand end-use industries worldwide.
More DetailsThe London-listed Bitcoin mining company, Argo Blockchain, has inked a partnership with Core Scientific that will see both companies swap their BTC mining machines over the next few months.
More DetailsDTube is a decentralized video sharing platform launched in August 2017 by Adrien Marie, and is one of the most popular decentralized alternatives to YouTube.
More DetailsThe Communist Party of China is offering a new app, whereby members will be in a position to show their loyalty by noting down the reasons for joining. The answers will be stored on a perpetual distributed ledger.
More DetailsSiGMA Group has announced that the winter edition of Malta A.I. & Blockchain Summit will take place 7th to 8th November 2019, at the InterContinental Arena Conference Centre, St Julian’s, Malta, marking the second event in 2019 for the successful expo.
More DetailsCrypto industry leaders on Wednesday discussed the landscape change amid the market downturn over the past half year.
More DetailsThe Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the world, causing almost half-a-million deaths, illnesses, and economic downturns. The World Bank argues that the deadly virus could push up to 60 million people into extreme poverty, wiping out the progress made in this area in the past three years.
More DetailsBlockchain technology has been a growing hot topic, with companies integrating it more and more into their ecosystem for better security, decentralization, and lower costs, among other things.
More DetailsProjects are very different from every other type of activity; they have a definite beginning, ending and time frame. They are created or initiated to fulfill a specific objective, which after fulfilling they cease to exist. But did you know that 7 out of ten projects overrun their deadlines? How can blockchain enhance the process of project management?
More DetailsThe coronavirus epidemic has been ravaging China and has raised concerns regarding the effect the disruption may have on the growth of technology within the region. Rising from the panic of the virus has been a plethora of misinformation and fake news which has, in fact, led the country to increase its use of blockchain technology.
More DetailsComposable Finance, a robust cross-chain and cross-layer infrastructure with intuitive tools for developers, has won the 8th slot in the 7th Polkadot Parachain auctions.
More DetailsHIVE Blockchain, a publicly listed firm based in Canada, has announced a purchase of 4,000 Bitcoin mining machines to increase its hash rate production.
More DetailsCrypto experts welcome the recent lifting of cryptocurrency advertisements in general. Yet, industrial leaders still concern….
More DetailsThe crypto vertical is a highly converting arena for ad marketing networks. They heavily push crypto to their network of affiliates, taking on a variety of digital exchanges and wallets on the advertiser side of the equation.
More DetailsBank of Japan’s top economist, Kazushige Kamiyama is now the head of payments and settlements and at the helm of Japan’s exploration of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project.
More DetailsCircle announces new Web3 services—Gas Station and Smart Contract Platform—to simplify blockchain development and lower costs. These user-centric solutions aim to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain technologies.
More DetailsThe fintech sector in Singapore made significant strides in 2021 by hitting $3.94 billion, with crypto and blockchain funding contributing nearly half at 1.48 billion.
More DetailsIn 2023, Bitcoin mining saw top pools like Foundry and Antpool dominate, navigating 27 difficulty adjustments and 147 empty blocks, showcasing evolving blockchain dynamics.
More DetailsConsenSys-owned crypto wallet MetaMask announced Tuesday the addition of Apple Pay integration, increasing options for buying cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsA better understanding of the Blockchain Structure could help us learn how to create smart contracts efficiently, here is a simple overview as part of our Learn series.
More DetailsSun West CEO and Morgan’s innovator Pavan Agarwal was welcomed by Hall of Famers Terrell ‘TO’ Owens and ‘Ivan’ Pudge Rodriguez as part of the leadership coaching event ‘Game On’.
More DetailsIt can be extremely scary to invest in cryptocurrencies especially for a new time investor due to the constant news they hear about scams.
More DetailsUpon setting up a plugin dubbed WordProof Timestamp, WordPress users will be able to encode their content on EOSIO blockchain, securing copyright protection.
More DetailsSociety for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has called for a partnership with the Chainlink Labs Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to improve the efficiency of traditional finance (TradFi) on the blockchain.
More DetailsThe Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced its plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) prototype to be in effect by 2021. The BOT plans to begin the production of their prototype for a CBDC next month.
More DetailsA quarter of the UK's adults are hesitant in crypto investments due to a perceived lack of security, according to research from TMT Analysis.
More DetailsThe crypto trading world is in a sell-off panic due to the Fed’s rate hike. President Nayib Bukele announced Monday that the government bought just 500 bitcoins at an average price of $30,744, spending about $15.5 million.
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency exchange giant based in Malta, Binance has been outshining Justin Tron who has been renowned for his high marketing skills.
More DetailsBinance Labs recently clarified its non-involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' claimed $15M investment round, spotlighting the need for factual accuracy and transparent communication in blockchain project investments.
More DetailsMore updates on Akoincity as Akon’s cryptocurrency project will be available on a newly release whitepaper. Akoin will be launched on Stella Lumens (XLM). Will this trigger massive cryptocurrency adoption in Africa?
More DetailsSpanish LaLiga league has teamed up with Ethereum-based fantasy soccer game platform Sorare to establish non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for all its players.
More DetailsThe fall down of the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group swept the entire cryptocurrency market. Evergrande’s financial crisis caused investors to worry about China’s catastrophic debt default, which caused panic selling in the market.
More DetailsAs part of its expansion plan beyond home appliances, South Korean tech giant LG Electronics intends to add blockchain, cryptocurrency, and medical devices as new sectors in its corporate charter.
More DetailsEthereum co-founder and ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin was interviewed by Forbes on Saturday, and among other things, he said that he’d love to help China get up to speed with Ethereum technology.
More DetailsThe blockchain ecosystem might still be relatively tagged as new. However, when it comes to funding and recognition by Venture Capital (VC) Firms, they are arguably fast attaining maturity.
More DetailsThe Solana blockchain network has been down for several hours, an incident that adversely affected the price of SOL cryptocurrency. Restoration efforts are underway.
More DetailsTo gain an upper hand in the blockchain sector, Vietnam is in high gear to boost human resources in this sector
More DetailsNBA Top Shot producer Dapper Labs has announced a $725 million eco-fund for Layer 1 blockchain Flow to help grow the flow ecosystem.
More DetailsSotheby’s auction house will be accepting Ethereum cryptocurrency during live bidding for its upcoming virtual exhibition where two of Banksy's artworks will be up for sale.
More DetailsThe Ripple team has countered the SEC's decentralization argument claiming that Bitcoin is controlled by China as a result of the mining pool concentration. Is this true?
More DetailsShareRing, a blockchain-based ecosystem providing digital identity solutions, has launched Skinny ID aimed at offering a seamless and frictionless onboarding process.
More DetailsCentral Banks are planning their own payments revolution which could eliminate most cryptos from the cross-border payments conversation - all except Ripple (XRP).
More DetailsNFT marketplaces OpenSea has partnered with US-based music and entertainment giant Warner Music Group to help attract more music fans through NFT projects.
More DetailsTether Holdings Limited reported a Q4 2023 profit of $2.85 billion, boosted by US Treasuries, Gold, and Bitcoin reserves, and a net profit of $6.2 billion, showcasing strong financial health.
More DetailsThe first birth certificates recorded on the blockchain was issued in Brazil to Álvaro de Medeiros Mendonça.
More DetailsThe United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will revisit and review its previous decision to reject Bitwise Asset Management and NYSE Arca’s filing for a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
More DetailsUS District Judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit targeting Apple, where Venmo and Cash App users claimed Apple Cash had an anti-competitive edge.
More DetailsProtagonist, a Miami-based crypto fund and incubation lab rolled out a $100 million fund to boost emerging blockchain and Web3 networks.
More DetailsThe world's top bitcoin mining machine manufacturer Bitmain Technology Co., Ltd. announced that it would suspend the sale of mining machines worldwide in response to the Chinese government's recent crackdown on domestic mining activites.
More DetailsHybe, one of S. Korea's top K-pop management agencies, is planning to expand its marketplace for NFTs by collaborating with celebrities not managed by the firm.
More DetailsThe Women in Blockchain Series describes the journeys of some of the pioneer women driving initiatives and changing the nature of work by leveraging this revolutionary technology.
More DetailsChina's Blockchain Service Network, introduced in early 2020, has launched an official international website.
More DetailsBlockchain is being deployed by the International Organization for Migration to curb the exploitation of domestic helpers in Hong Kong by unethical agencies who charge illegal fees.
More DetailsAfter the roller coaster ride of Bitcoin early this morning, veteran market trader Peter Brandt comes out with a bold statement saying that Bitcoin price may go even down to as low as $1000.
More DetailsAfter two respective postponements, the Cosmos' vote date to approve proposed changes to the network’s Hub has now been fixed to October 31.
More DetailsHive Digital Technologies acquires a data center in Boden, Sweden, enhancing its Bitcoin production and affirming its commitment to green energy and AI.
More DetailsWith the growing concern of virtual assets/cryptocurrencies being used as a medium for the financing of illegal activities, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues revised guidance from time to time to combat money laundering and terrorist financing involving virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
More DetailsBitcoin is increasingly becoming a larger part of many institutional portfolios, including pension funds. A number of public pension funds, which have been investing in private equities to increase their investment yields, are now investing in cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsRussia is already working with several countries to establish clearing platforms for cross-border settlements of stablecoins, according to the state-backed TASS news agency.
More DetailsCoinbase’s e-commerce platform officially announced that it accepts Dogecoin as a payment method Wednesday. Yet, it excludes in the scope of The S&P Cryptocurrency Broad Digital Market (BDM) Index.
More DetailsCrypto exchange BTSE has become the first to offer perpetual futures trading for the world's newest stablecoin- US Decentralized (USDD).
More DetailsFollowing the success of launching the flagship title ‘Big Time’ into Early Access and generating NFT sales in excess of 100 million dollars, BIG TIME Studios Ltd. (BTS) announced the OPEN LOOT (OL) Platform. OL enables developers to launch web3 games and distribute their NFTs through the OPEN LOOT Marketplace. Its Vault technology enables an extremely easy-to-use experience for receiving and managing blockchain-based digital assets, allowing players to trade and sell to one another in a very natural way.
More DetailsIn December last year, luxury giant Hermes sued NFT project MetaBirkins for allegedly using its brand to sell digital collectables, joining other luxury fashion companies trying to gain a foothold in the virtual online world.
More DetailsCaduceus Metaverse Protocol (CMP) today welcomes on board English World Cup Winning Rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio in a vital new advisory role Caduceus is the world’s first Metaverse protocol with edge-rendering technology to bring developers, creators, and users on an unrivaled Metaverse experience. In their quest to introduce web3 technology to the wider public, they have now signed up Lawrence Dallaglio to work in an advisory role.
More DetailsAs part of his continued international work, President of Liberland, Vit Jedlicka, presented recently in both Vienna and London. Opening his talks he asked the audience “who has thought about founding a country?” In both cases, the audience responded with humour and some awe. And in London about six hands went up. Vit had hit upon a nerve which may or may not have been promoted by Brexit.
More DetailsMany industry experts have addressed the issue of sustainability, and how the current Bitcoin network can be tweaked to achieve better energy efficiency.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) fell below the important support level of $52,000 yesterday, dropping to a low of $50,360.
More DetailsAmerican musician Justin Blau, also known as 3LAU, established the blockchain music investment company Royal, supported by a $16 million seed round.
More DetailsThe French Central Bank, Banque de France has recently successfully trialed a central bank digital currency (CBDC) – the digital euro, operating on a blockchain. The Bank of France experimented with the use of a central bank digital currency to test a sale of securities, which was carried out by Société Générale Forge. Banque de France launched a program of experiments to test out potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) aimed for interbank settlements. Potential participants have been invited to submit their applications to experiment with the use of a digital euro.
More DetailsFabio Panetta, a member of the Executive Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), suggested that acceptance of the digital euro in brick-and-mortar stores, as well as online entities, would help promote the use of the fiat digital euro.
More DetailsPixel Vault, a web3-centric NFT platform, today announced a $100 million investment from venture capital firms Velvet Sea Ventures and 01A.
More DetailsSocial media giant Snap announced 20% layoffs this week, leading the Web3 team to become a casualty of that move.
More DetailsHK FinTech Week: What’s Next for Blockchain in Finance?
More DetailsSquare Crypto, the cryptocurrency arm of the online payment service provider Square Inc is set to fund the development of crypto wallets with enhanced UX.
More DetailsBitcoin slid below $60,000 as euphoria over the first U.S. Bitcoin futures ETF dissipated. Other performances like Ethereum and altcoins have been subjected to the bear sentiment as well.
More DetailsAmerican Commercial bank Silvergate Capital, a bank focused on digital currencies, is now officially established on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with an opening of $12.75. Parallel to the event was the celebration of its initial public offering (IPO), as per NYSE.
More DetailsThe UAE's crypto investors, according to a survey by KuCoin, are overwhelmingly in favor of Bitcoin, highlighting the need for trust, security, and crypto education, as well as a keen interest in blockchain and AI integration, indicating the country's potential as a crypto hub.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands is partnering with Cube Entertainment to build a metaverse and non-fungible tokens as K-pop has been taking the world by storm.
More DetailsBlockchain infrastructure protocol Coinbase Cloud and decentralized oracle network Chainlink Labs work together by launching an NFT floor price feed service.
More DetailsVenom, a Layer-1 blockchain that operates out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), today announced that its public testnet is officially live. The milestone marks a significant accomplishment in Venom’s roadmap as it prepares to launch on mainnet. Along with the testnet launch, Venom has also unveiled a host of in-house developed decentralized applications as part of its growing ecosystem.
More DetailsThe J.M. Smucker Company, known as Smucker’s, has announced that blockchain technology will be implemented in their system to trace Colombian coffee beans directly back to their source, all the while enabling consumers to support coffee farmers through the platform.
More DetailsCosmos Hub proposes reducing ATOM inflation rate from 14% to 10%, lowering annual staking yield from 19% to 13.4%, optimizing security expenses and introducing a liquid staking module.
More DetailsThe U.S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed it has approved the U.S. subsidiary of electronic trading platform developer Clear Markets to offer physically settled crypto derivatives, according to Clear Markets shareholder SBI Holdings.
More DetailsAmazon, the world’s largest internet company by revenue, quietly launched a virtual health clinic for Seattle-area employees, CNBC reports.
More DetailsCryptocurrency miners in Kosovo are facing a temporary ban on crypto mining from the government in order to curb electricity consumption as the country faces a severe energy crisis.
More DetailsUBS AG, in collaboration with OSL Digital Securities, introduces Hong Kong's first tokenized warrant on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a landmark moment in financial innovation and blockchain adoption.
More DetailsAccording to Newsis on July 13, the People's Power Party and the Financial Services Commission of South Korea are planning to submit amendments to the Electronic Securities Act and the Capital Market Act to the National Assembly within this month.
More DetailsBrown-Forman, Jack Daniel’s parent company and a giant powerhouse in the alcoholic industry, recently suffered a ransomware data breach originating from REvil.
More DetailsThe Paris Court remained upheld of five-year imprisonment for BTC-e operator Alexander Vinnik. Still, it exempted him from a fine of 100,000 euros to consider that Vinnik was unable to pay the fine.
More DetailsOleksandr Lutskevych is the Co-founder and CEO at CEX.IO LTD, a successful London-based holding company consisting of the CEX.IO Bitcoin Exchange. Established in 2013 as the first cloud mining provider, CEX.IO is a multi-functional regulated cryptocurrency exchange, registered as a Money Business Service (MSB) by US regulator FinCEN.
More DetailsRenault, a leading French automobile manufacturer, has established the XCEED blockchain system to ensure compliance of all car parts from design to production.
More DetailsWithin around three days, Bitcoin’s Taproot will go live. It is arguably the most anticipated and vital upgrade to the BTC network since the Segregated Witness (SegWit) improvement in 2017.
More DetailsNew Delhi, 01st July 2020: Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI], and its sister organisations, Payments Council of India, [PCI] and Fintech Convergence Council [FCC] are jointly organising the two-day virtual Global FinTech Festival on 22-23 July 2020.
More DetailsThe UK government has taken a bold step forward in the financial services sector, embracing the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with the passing of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.
More DetailsIn the past month, there was a little increase of attention towards Bitcoin futures as Bakkt launched its own market, the Bitcoin futures market has been around since 2017. However, there are still some individuals who don’t clearly understand what it is.
More DetailsTaiko has successfully raised US$37 million in a funding round led by top-tier venture capital firms, positioning the company for its upcoming mainnet launch. The investment highlights the growing interest and confidence in Taiko's innovative blockchain solutions.
More DetailsBithumb, a leading virtual asset platform, has announced the addition of Civic (CVC) and HUNT tokens to its Korean Won trading market.
More DetailsSingapore-based banking giant DBS announced to enable accredited investors to trade four cryptocurrencies, including BTC, BCH, ETH and XRP on its digital exchange.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Gusto Collective has raised $11 million in its Seed Plus funding round led by Animoca Brands and Gaw Capital.
More DetailsConcerns over the security of Bitcoin and the speech from Donald Trump may have caused a brutal sell-off among cryptocurrency markets.
More DetailsNubank, a fintech bank based in Brazil has announced it’s set to launch its own digital token called Nucoin which will be available by the first half of 2023.
More DetailsBluejay Finance, a capital-eff icient decentralized stablecoin protocol for issuing stablecoins pegged to real-world currencies, has raised $2.9M in funding from Zee Prime Capital, C2 Ventures, Stake Capital Group, RNR Capital, Daedalus Angels, Moonlanding Ventures, Oval Ventures, and more, with operator-angels including DeFi projects like Ribbon Finance, Flux, Voltz, and Alpha Venture Dao. Bluejay Finance, a capital-eff icient decentralized stablecoin protocol for issuing stablecoins pegged to real-world currencies, has raised $2.9M in funding from Zee Prime Capital, C2 Ventures, Stake Capital Group, RNR Capital, Daedalus Angels, Moonlanding Ventures, Oval Ventures, and more, with operator-angels including DeFi projects like Ribbon Finance, Flux, Voltz, and Alpha Venture Dao.
More DetailsLikvidi and Albo Climate have launched a platform with blockchain technology to help projects access the carbon offset markets.
More DetailsAlthough Bitcoin (BTC) started 2021 with a bang, its momentum has slightly stalled in March .However, according to market experts, this trend is likely to be reversed as April approaches.
More DetailsMultinational tech giant, Samsung Electronics has unveiled its plans to protect its connected devices using a Samsung Knox Matrix solution
More DetailsPwC previewed its latest white paper—PwC Global Crypto M&A and Fundraising Report—last Thursday at CoinDesk’s Invest: Asia event. This is the first report by PwC on the broader crypto ecosystem, but the firm will continue to publish updates twice a year moving forward.
More DetailsSingapore-based digital currency trading platform Crypto.com has announced the Digital Currency Initiative support at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Media Lab with a four-year partnership.
More DetailsMetaHollywood is building the largest online community within a Hollywood-themed metaverse following a joint venture between Animoca Brands and the Planet Hollywood Group.
More DetailsEntropy announced that the crypto asset firm has closed a $25 million seed round, The Block reported.
More DetailsThe US Treasury Department Office of Foreign Asset Control has sanctioned two men believed to involved in laundering stolen cryptocurrency from a 2018 cyberattack against a cryptocurrency exchange.
More DetailsIn light of the 2020 US presidential elections, Trump admitted to denying funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS), despite the mailing service’s proposal on Thursday of a new patent for a blockchain-powered voting system, which would make ballot casting more secure.
More DetailsUS President Joe Biden's administration is working on an initial government-wide strategy on digital assets for release next month.
More DetailsReddit has partnered with Polygon blockchain to enable the launch of the new NTF marketplace. The popular social media platform is capitalizing on NFTs to propel its growth.
More DetailsBitcoin breached its key resistance of $7,300 today. Block halving, change in economic supply and an Ichimoku Kumo twist are driving the price forward. In this article, we analyze the price movement, the change in supply dynamics, and how BTC halvings have performed historically.
More DetailsAs Bitcoin's price has been hovering around $60K for a long time, the spot market has been in a weak state, causing BTC to fall to $56K.
More DetailsAmid the liquidity crisis in FTX, Sequoia Capital announced to mark down its FTX investment to $0.
More DetailsInsights from Paxful on FinTech opportunities in Africa!
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg, Digital asset lending firm, Genesis Capital, said it would sell its collateral to hedge against bad debt risks if Three Arrows Capital fails to meet margin calls.
More DetailsOn the final day of Russia’s vote on the proposed constitutional amendments—a vulnerability in the blockchain-based system that allows user’s votes to be decrypted has been exposed by Russian media.
More DetailsCriminal analyst, Kim Reece, has been named as a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for her role in the takedown of the South Korean ‘Nth Room’ child pornography chat rooms hosting the content of Welcome to Video blackmail sex and exploitation site.
More DetailsVeChain was founded in Shanghai in 2015 by the former CIO of Luis Vuitton China, Sunny Lu, as a blockchain to improve business processes and supply chain management.
More DetailsReserve Bank of Australia's Tony Richards has said that the RBA will continue to consider the potentials of issuing a CBDC.
More DetailsCapturing all the hype from Thailand, a number of popular Thai influencers have shared their keen interests in the MetaBunny NFT project.
More DetailsChangpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, enjoys a fortune of $96 billion, who become the richest person, surpassing many tech giants, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.
More DetailsTezos is taking another step towards decentralized finance (DeFi) with a delegated price feed oracle called Harbinger.
More DetailsTBZ (Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri), a famed jewellery brand in India, is eyeing technological innovations, such as blockchain, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence (AI), to authenticate its jewellery.
More DetailsWe arranged an interview with Lim Shu Ning, Director in PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub specializing in Blockchain during the SFF, which Shu Ning shares with us the investment sentiment of Singaporean blockchain startups and the state of enterprise blockchain adoption in Singapore.
More DetailsArgentina athlete Guido Cannetti of the world's leading mixed martial arts competition Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that his salary will be paid in full in stablecoin USDC.
More DetailsTikTok owners agree to a new partnership to advance blockchain advancements with Chinese News Outlet, Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper Company.
More DetailsChiliz (CHZ) is a blockchain-based sports platform that aims to provide blockchain-powered solutions for the sports industry and help fans participate in the token economy.
More DetailsThe government of the British Virgin Islands, in partnership with LIFElabs.io, aims to develop a digital currency that will be peeled at the ratio of 1:1 against the United States dollar to be used with the territory.
More DetailsA report from the interim judicial manager has uncovered that cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut's Hong Kong branch lost nearly $190 million during the collapse of the Terra/Luna digital token in May 2022.
More DetailsToday, the fundraising process for founders is highly-centralized, with a handful of elite venture capitalists controlling who gets funded and who doesn’t. In addition, founders must typically wait ten years or more for their company to “go public” and become traded on a liquid exchange. But that could soon change as blockchains like DeSo enable founders to raise money from millions of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana users with just the click of a button.
More DetailsFirstBlock, a leading blockchain solutions provider, announces the launch of FirstBlock Labs, a virtual laboratory designed to support and help Web3 startups thrive in the rapidly growing blockchain industry.
More DetailsBinance's zk-SNARKs update improves proof-of-reserves verification security and transparency.
More DetailsJPMorgan Chase & Co., the American multinational investment bank, has formed an alliance with six Indian banks to inaugurate a blockchain-based platform that will handle interbank dollar transactions within India's emerging International Financial Centre.
More DetailsCipherTrace, a cryptocurrency intelligence company, has introduced a predictive risk-scoring model to instantly avert money laundering of cryptocurrencies from ransomware attacks and theft.
More DetailsOn September 16, the Avalanche Foundation received a $230 million investment from a group led by Polychain and Three Arrows Capital. The price of AVAX soared to a record high of $68.89 today
More DetailsThe FinTech Association of Hong Kong said that it is in principle supportive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's January discussion paper on crypto assets and stablecoins.
More DetailsAlchemy Pay enhances Hong Kong's crypto infrastructure by adding new BINs for its Crypto Virtual Card, aligning with the region's evolving regulatory landscape and advancing global crypto payment solutions.
More DetailsSwiss firms, Crypto Finance Group, InCore Bank, and Inacta have tapped the power of Tezos blockchain to launch tokenized finance products.
More DetailsThe International Monetary Fund said that the returns and volatility correlations between Bitcoin and Asian equity markets have increased significantly since 2020, before the pandemic.
More DetailsAs the launch draws closer, Solana phones (also called Saga) pre-production are now set to be shipped out to developers for testing from December 15th.
More DetailsThe new fund comes just two weeks after CertiK mopped up $88 million Series B3 round as the blockchain company continues to beef up its business offerings.
More DetailsBlockchain.News spoke with Carl Wegner, the Head of Asia Pacific at R3, who has been with the company for over three years, with a major focus on developing business and partnership opportunities for the consortium. Having been in the trade finance industry for over 30 years, Wegner feels that it is an incredible opportunity for blockchain to help streamline processes.
More DetailsVeghel, NL, Release: 28 April 2020.
More DetailsThe global blockchain technology market is anticipated to reach $19.9 billion by 2026 from the current $3.4 billion value, according to market research publisher Global Industry Analysts Inc.
More DetailsBitcoin transaction fees continue to soar after halving.
More DetailsMisconceptions about cryptocurrencies have been prevalent since their inceptions more than ten years ago with Bitcoin being the first to revolutionise the blockchain system.
More DetailsStrategy today? With SPX e-mini futures now just shy of 20 points from 3,000 level and the highest it's traded since the March 23 crash, I expect BTC to follow. Expectedly, this recent sell off has been mostly triggered by large players (i.e. whales) trimming their positions.
More DetailsWhat do Bitcoin and Bumble have in common? They’re both showing us glimpses of the #AIP future.
More DetailsElon Musk's The Boring Company will accept payment in Dogecoin for rides in its Las Vegas Loop, a CNN report stated.
More DetailsDinari, a blockchain-based investment platform, secures $10M in seed funding, launches RWAs on Arbitrum, and expands dShare with crypto-themed assets, bridging TradFi and DeFi.
More DetailsFamous football star and entrepreneur David Beckham has been announced as a global brand ambassador for the DigitalBits blockchain.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Oman has warned citizens that cryptocurrencies come with a high risk and specifically highlighted the risks as they pertain to Dagcoin.
More DetailsAs a veteran lawyer in technology, Nathan Kaiser of Cardano Foundation shares his insights in identifying countries with friendly crypto jurisdictions. He also examined how different jurisdictions affect both on-chain and off-chain governance.
More DetailsAfter years spent developing the category-defining technology powering its infrastructure, Sequoia-backed DeSo is hiring Salil Shah, a seasoned executive with experience at Meta and Pinterest, to scale the business.
More DetailsAmerican electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla released its second-quarter financial report on Monday. The company recorded a $23 million impairment loss on Bitcoin subject to the recent volatility.
More DetailsMina Stones, a pioneer of Handcrafted African Fine Jewelry, seeks to avert the unethical mining problem in Africa by using Credits blockchain to alter the present gemstones supply chain.
More DetailsIt is best to understand how it differs from other methods, as well as how to avoid cryptocurrency scams before you make an investment.
More DetailsA video posted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on its social platform has generated a lot of criticism from the cryptocurrency community.
More DetailsSocial media giant Facebook announced a two-year grant of $50 million to strengthen the interpersonal connection between reality and virtual reality, consumer hardware and promotion of Metaverse products' development.
More DetailsFrancis Suarez, Miami Mayor, wants his city to embrace blockchain technology, Bitcoin and digital assets.
More DetailsDeFi Technologies Inc announced Wednesday that its subsidiary Valour records $274 million in assets under management (AUM).
More DetailsCarrefour customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to track the origins of the products with blockchain technology.
More DetailsThe Next Block Asia held in Bangkok was a huge success in June 2019. Organized by Krypton Events, Next Block 2.0 will be back in Bangkok on Dec. 3, gathering blockchain leaders to discuss affiliate marketing in the age of crypto. We caught up with Alisa Berezutska, CEO of Krypton Events on her blockchain journey and shared with us her personal take on “Women in Blockchain”.
More DetailsDeFi is explored in Macau by some of the leading names in this space. The FinWise Summit is second to none in delivering quality content at a fast pace
More DetailsAmerican cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the launch of Kryptology, an encryption library that focuses on building complex encryption technologies.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands announced on April 29, that its PRIMATE Token had been listed on the Huobi Global crypto exchange for trading.
More DetailsThe market cap of the crypto asset continues to suffer by losing $200 billion within a day. Bitcoin suffers from bear market sentiment, breaking $26,000 to its lowest level in 16 months.
More DetailsIn order to revive cross-border travel and keep infection risks under control, the South Korean government seeks to issue blockchain-backed COVID-19 “vaccine passports” to immunized citizens.
More DetailsThe third-generation blockchain Cardano is making some promising strides with its development plan as it matures into its more decentralized “Shelley Era.”
More DetailsChristopher Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has joined CoinFund as a strategic advisor.
More DetailsMetaMask is a crypto wallet & gateway to blockchain apps. It also a tool for interacting with decentralized applications (DAPP).
More DetailsThe issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been making airwaves with nations, such as China, leading the hype. The Bank of Mauritius, the central bank of the Republic of Mauritius, seeks to join this bandwagon based on an announcement that it wants to introduce a digital currency.
More DetailsThe ICF supports adoption initiatives like Interchain Builders and Interchain NFTs while emphasizing core development.
More DetailsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed their concerns over the recent adoption of legalising Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal tender in El Salvador.
More DetailsTwitter and Instagram reportedly develop non-fungible tokens (NFT) feature on its app, a mobile developer reveals.
More DetailsBlockchain analytics is believed to help fill the void of curbing money laundering and cybercriminal activities, according to Raj Chowdhury, the CEO of HashCash Consultants.
More DetailsDue to tough macro circumstances and industry developments, blockchain and cryptocurrency-related VC investments fell every quarter in 2022.
More DetailsSouth Korean-based and blockchain-based content platform operator BORANETWORK (BORA) announced Wednesday to establish a cross-chain with Polygon to expand the global ecosystem and user liquidity contact points.
More DetailsItalian automobile brand Alfa Romeo is launching a new Sports Utility Vehicle in 2023, the Tonale, and it will incorporate NFTs and blockchain technology in its data capturing procedures.
More DetailsTencent, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, on April 29, 2020, announced the launch of its new blockchain accelerator which is now open to both mature and early-stage blockchain-based startups. The 'Tencent Blockchain Accelerator' will allow the selected projects to reap special benefits like four mentoring meetings every year, a rich network of industry experts, and the opportunity to learn more about the international blockchain community.
More DetailsAlthough Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, Binance Coin (BNB) showed a very strong trend and has not been dragged down by Bitcoin.
More DetailsEl Salvador’s digital Bitcoin wallet Chivo removed a pricing feature that allows users to make quick profits on trades, siting efforts to increase the crackdown on speculation involving the world’s biggest cryptocurrency.
More DetailsZetrix-based NFT Minting joins the global marketplace NFT Pangolin recently.
More DetailsMastercard said that it has cooperated with three well-known digital asset companies in the Asia-Pacific region to launch a Mastercard payment card funded by cryptocurrency.
More DetailsIn the Hong Kong Apple Daily today, a full-page ad was dedicated to Bitcoin, calling on Hong Kongers to move their wealth beyond the control of “any” government.
More DetailsOn March 25, 2020, Binance in its blog post announced the launch of its new fundraising project titled 'Crypto Against COVID' which aims to raise $5 million in cryptocurrencies which will be used to buy medical equipment for the countries worst affected by Coronavirus.
More DetailsOpenSea, one of the largest marketplaces for NFTs, suggested that about 57 people will be laid off as it said it now has 230 employees.
More DetailsThe Global Currency Organization (GCO) has launched a new USDD token, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, intended for revenue sharing in institutions.
More DetailsJapan's Akatsuki announced that it has raised a $20 million fund for investing in web3 projects, according to The Block.
More DetailsThe US Congress is considering using blockchain technology to enable the Senate to conduct remote voting during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted that the crisis emphasized the need to consider certain functions to proceed remotely when it may not be safe for members to gather in person. The report explored a combination of different technologies to be used, including blockchain and encrypted E2EE.
More DetailsDespite setbacks, blockchain games are dominating in the DApp industry. Sutdy from DappRadar shows blockchain-based games has risen by 2,000% since Q1 of 2021.
More DetailsAn Illinois senator has presented a law that would compel crypto node operators, miners, and validators to reverse transactions if ordered by the court, even though it's impossible.
More DetailsFinancial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan been under intense pressure from lawmakers to dip into the government’s fiscal reserves to help the city get out of an economic slump. After months of anti-government protests and the emergence of the coronavirus epidemic, Hong Kong residents aged over 18 will receive a cash handout of HK$10,000. The budget also highlighted the forecast of an all-time high deficit of HK$139 billion for the coming fiscal year.
More DetailsThe safety of crypto wallets was recently questioned, after an incident where a Bitcoin address was successfully hacked.
More DetailsAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Singapore’s financial regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore(MAS) told F1 organizers that it would ban Crypto.com ads from appearing on the track.
More DetailsDespite Ethereum (ETH) correcting from the historic high of $4,860 attained recently, the second-largest cryptocurrency is still experiencing high transaction volume on its network.
More DetailsBlockchain firm ConsenSys has revealed that it has been awarded a cross-border payment network study project by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
More DetailsAmerican cryptocurrency exchange Gemini raised $400 million through growth equity financing, led by Morgan Creek Digital. Now it is valued at US$7.1 billion.
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Among new investment methods, new technologies, and new cryptocurrencies altogether, these are some of the most prominent developments in 2020.
More DetailsWith investor focus shifting towards the next market downturn, investors are increasingly seeking protection against potential future drawdowns. The Invictus Capital Crypto10 Hedged fund (C10) is that protection investors are looking for and holds the answers to many investor concerns. The C10 fund has continued to offer investors unparalleled risk adjusted returns in 2021 with a 119% increase in performance for the first quarter.
More DetailsBrazilan Cryptocurrency exchange Foxbit announced that it has raised $21 million in a Series A round led by OK Group, owner of cryptocurrency exchange Okcoin.
More DetailsUS-based crypto exchange Coinbase announced the acquisition of crypto wallet startup BRD, aiming to create more secure and reliable access to the encrypted decentralized world for users.
More DetailsCoin Metrics, a provider of on-chain and off-chain crypto asset market data, has released a new report showing Bitcoin miners’ control of the BTC network is decreasing.
More DetailsEl Salvador relaunches the Chivo Wallet, which promises to enable instant low-fee Bitcoin transactions by integrating with white-label infrastructure provider AlphaPoint while addressing issues related to stability and scalability.
More DetailsThe Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, backed by industry leaders like a16z crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase, Ledger, and Paradigm, is launching a campaign to establish transparent and consistent digital asset regulations in Texas. The alliance aims to provide insights and guidance to regulators and industry stakeholders, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. The alliance is expected to grow and play a more influential role in the Texas legislative process.
More DetailsJustin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain network, said that he has launched a USDD decentralized stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at a ratio of 1:1 through the Tron DAO Reserve.
More DetailsIn a congressional hearing which was held on January 30, US Representative Tom Emmer has expressed his concern about the excessive criticism of innovations in digital payment, saying that it may repress its progress.
More DetailsBeing one of the world’s fastest growing tech hubs, Greater Bay Area (GBA) attracts audiences passionate about smart technology applications for business, education, and finance to come together for the premier international virtual event.
More DetailsIndia's decision to regulate cryptocurrencies by introducing a high crypto tax rate of up to 30% on all transactions involving digital assets is an indication that the government recognizes cryptocurrency transactions as valid.
More DetailsCrypto investment firm Paradigm One smashed a previous record of $2.2 billion with $2.5 billion for the largest cryptocurrency venture fund ever.
More DetailsChina has issued guidelines for promoting the application of blockchain technology and industrial development.
More DetailsThe recent implementation of ArbOS 11 by the Arbitrum community introduces key improvements, including EVM Shanghai support and gas efficiency enhancements, fostering optimism in the crypto market for ARB.
More DetailsUniswap's front-end fees exceed $1 million in 24 days, contributing 17.4% to its total fees, with an estimated annual revenue of $15.2 million.
More DetailsMike Blandina, Chief Product Officer, Bakkt, revealed that the company's current interest lies in developing the consumer app and merchant portal and as well as testing with their first launch partner, Starbucks.
More DetailsThe payment processing app created by Block Inc, Cash App, has now accepted bitcoin transactions, enabling users to both send and receive Bitcoin via the lightning network.
More DetailsThe rise of DeFi in 2020 has made experts question whether Ethereum could sustain the sheer volume of transactions in the long run.
More DetailsX Marketplace will allow users to list NFT IP, and license projects to IP for zero fees.
More DetailsAn announcement was made regarding a campaign to fight against the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon with the aid of the cryptocurrency community. The Rainforest Foundation has developed its own crypto – Bitseed in 2014 and has been embracing cryptocurrencies for years.
More DetailsEMT, a public transportation firm in Madrid wants to use blockchain for its ticketing pilot project.
More DetailsMarket analyst Michael van de Poppe believes Bitcoin should break the $51,000 level if an upward momentum is to continue, failure to which a pullback to the $44-$48K level will be witnessed.
More DetailsExecutives at Celsius Network are proposing to pay back customers by issuing new wrapped assets to trade on other platforms, a new leaked recording revealed.
More DetailsGEM Digital Limited commits 25 Million Dollars to MintMe.com Coin. MINTME rose by over 50,000% in the last two years, and such news will only speed up its march to the top.
More DetailsHere’s something unsurprising, The Block, citing China’s “Focus Report,” says that over 90% of China’s 32,000 blockchain companies don’t have the technology:
More DetailsData published by BTC.com showed that Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 3.4%, which is a decrease from the previous jump of 9.26% on August 31. However, it is the fourth positive adjustment in a row.
More DetailsTwo Chinese online brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers reportedly intend to expand their business into the crypto trading market abroad against stock competitors app, like U.S-based Robinhood.
More DetailsIn the world we live in today, virtually every sector of human activities have begun to experience one form of digitisation or another, and the Banking sector happens to be one of the sectors at the forefront of this evolution.
More DetailsLeading DeFi protocol Yearn.finance has absorbed Pickle Finance to create a structure that will leverage shared expertise, boost specialization, and minimize work duplication.
More DetailsJustice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has challenged the State Bank of Pakistan's ban on cryptocurrencies in 2018.
More DetailsCrypto.com announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Los Angeles' Angel City Football Club (ACFC) for exclusive rights to issue official cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
More DetailsThere are still 1.7 billion unbanked in the world. What are the reasons behind such a significant number of unbanked? Can CBDC drive their financial inclusion?
More DetailsOpenSea has once again delisted the CryptoPunks V1 collection due to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice issued by developers Larva Labs.
More DetailsWith all the speculation around future growth of cryptocurrency protocols, it can be hard to gauge fundamental network health accurately. However, one metric that never fails is user adoption, an indicator that can be measured onchain. When applied to TRON, this metric shows that the network’s user base is proliferating very rapidly, with USDT accounting for a significant tranche of all onchain activity.
More DetailsThe clean energy encrypted mining and semiconductor exchange-traded fund (ETF), created by registered investment advisor and emerging fund manager Viridi, was officially traded on the New York Stock Exchange on July 20 under the code name RIGZ.
More DetailsDigital payment Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach expresses his strong support for CBDC on the Q3 earnings conference call.
More DetailsBME, a Spain-based stock market operator, has established a service dubbed BE DLT-Preda that deploys blockchain technology in the digitization of collateral pledge certificates. This, therefore, eradicates the urge for physical documents.
More DetailsGameStop's NFT marketplace is out in beta and integrated with the Ethereum Layer 2 zkRollup protocol, Loopring (LRC).
More DetailsSince blockchain and artificial intelligence are among the greatest technological innovations, their demand is expected to make the market value soar to $980.7 million by 2030, a study suggests.
More DetailsAnalysts from Morgan Stanley have predicted in a recent online publication that the impact of Coronavirus in the U.S., which has led to the shutdown of casinos, could lead to faster growth of the online sports betting industry, and online casinos. The countrywide lockdown that was instituted to control the spread of Covid-19 has spurred an interest in online gambling for individuals involved in the industry, as well as attracting new customers.
More DetailsMobilum Technologies Inc has signed a strategic service agreement with Crypto.com, by providing token liquidity services to crypto.com customers with better services.
More DetailsCryptocurrency trading platform Amber Group claims it has laid off up to 10% of its workforce so far this year due to sluggish market conditions.
More DetailsOn Jan. 21, Bitcoin introduced "Ordinals," an NFT-like programme. However, meme-inspired JPEGs are filling Bitcoin blockspace.
More DetailsDespite stonk's bloodbath, BTC managed to close higher on the day with some short squeeze liquidation through $9600 level. I am actually surprised that we are still trading at current levels, would only be a matter of time that we see us retracing back some of its gains, which was why I said yesterday, we need to continue to monitor the momentum of capital into BTC.
More DetailsOn January 23, a DEX received $155 million in Ether. The Wormhole attack, which lost 120,000 Wrapped ETH on Feb. 2, was 2022's third biggest crypto heist.
More DetailsTobias “Tobi” Lütke, founder and CEO of e-commerce company Shopify Inc., will join the board of directors of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States.
More DetailsThe University of Cambridge has found that the estimated number of cryptoasset users stands at 101 million worldwide.
More DetailsThe developers behind Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra have released their initial roadmap outlining the milestones they plan to achieve prior to the mainnet launch of the Libra blockchain.
More DetailsHive Blockchain said it currently holds 3,091 Bitcoin and 6,820 Ethereum as of August 4, 2022, after producing 278.5 BTC and 2,957 ETH in July.
More DetailsCarbon action marketplace JustCarbon has announced a multi-exchange platform partnership with DigiFinex, Coinsbit, LAToken and Coinstore signifying a play for dominance in the carbon market.
More DetailsThe US Federal Reserve said that the introduction of an official digital version of the US dollar could benefit Americans but it may also potentially affect financial stability and privacy.
More DetailsThe US District Court upheld the OFAC's designation of Tornado Cash under the IEEPA, rejecting plaintiffs' claims of overreach and First Amendment violations, highlighting legal challenges for privacy-oriented blockchain entities.
More DetailsWhile the adoption of cryptocurrencies continues to grow, as evidenced by last year's bull market, there is still an abundant need to integrate real-world assets onto the blockchain. Bitsliced's purpose is to fill this gap by bridging blockchain technology with the physical world. Through Bitsliced's app and set of smart contracts, Bitsliced will make it intuitive and easy to tokenize and fractionalize assets from different markets such as collectibles, real estate, traditional art, and several other use cases.
More DetailsWorkers in China are now stuck in their hometowns, with 27 Mainland cities on lockdown in the country. Hong Kong has been investigated cases of environmental transmission of the coronavirus, as two residents in Hong Kong have been infected who live in the same residential building, but on different floors. This, in turn, could impact the US stock market, as the country was previously confident that China could contain the spread of the disease.
More DetailsPower Ledger recently became the target of the anti-crypto zealot and Senior Wikipedia Editor David Gerard who argued to delete their Wiki page.
More DetailsCryptocurrency Squid, inspired by the popular Netflix series Squid Game, collapsed on Monday after jumping more than 310,000% in value as of Sunday night.
More DetailsOn Monday, retailer Walmart issued a clarification to debunk a false report concerning a partnership between Walmart and Litecoin (LTC). Walmart stated that it has no relationship with Litecoin.
More DetailsRegulators may think it’s the work of the devil but Facebook’s crypto project, Libra, has been “going strong.”
More DetailsVeChain (VET) set a new all-time high today, touching a high of $0.1911.The cooperation with Salesforce has contributed to the surge in prices.
More DetailsApplying blockchain technology to clinical trials can help resolve one of the industry's biggest weaknesses: Poor data management. Learn how blockchain's immutability trait can become a trial investigator's best asset.
More Details2TM - the Brazilian startup that owns the Mercado Bitcoin cryptocurrency exchange - announced Thursday that it will lay off 15% of its workforce, or about 100 employees.
More DetailsDefi lending protocol Compound announced that Compound III (V3)was officially launched on the Ethereum mainnet.
More DetailsDuring a presentation at the Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Tom Chignell, a Hong Kong Jockey Club expert, warned that illegal cryptocurrency betting markets could seriously compromise jockey racing integrity.
More DetailsBinance said that it has launched the Binance Refugee Crypto Card for Binance users from Ukraine who were forced to move to the European Economic Area countries due to the ongoing war with Russia.
More DetailsTaj Quantum was awarded a patent for a Type II Superconductor and utilizes blockchain for authentication systems, as announced on July 31, 2023.
More DetailsDecenternet has created a marketplace for decentralized applications (dApp store) and a decentralized web browser. The token accompanying this new online ecosystem will be called Spyce. The BW Exchange plans on listing the Spyce token on November 22nd, 2019.
More DetailsAt the Eurasia Blockchain Summit Istanbul, Huobi Global declared its ambition to launch a crypto trading platform for Turkey users which will start with Turkish Lira (TRY) / paring and which they hope will enable users to exchange more crypto assets with greater liquidity.
More DetailsIOHK rolls out Shelley upgrade to Cardano ahead of public participation on the 7th July
More DetailsA collaboration between the major car manufacturers, Mercedes Benz and Circular, a Blockchain Startup to carry out a combined program which would be for the purpose of tracing the emissions of carbon in the cobalt supply chain.
More DetailsJapan proposes amendments to ease regulations on tokenized membership rights for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), aligning tokenized rights with traditional company memberships, marking a significant step towards fostering DAO operations.
More DetailsThomas Lee, the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, known for his opinions on the Bitcoin and crypto market has sat down with Blockchain.News to discuss his views on some macro trends and the Bitcoin industry we’re currently observing.
More DetailsOKX Ventures has invested in Celestia Lab's Series B funding round to advance the development of the first modular blockchain network, Celestia. This investment aligns with the growing trend towards modularity in blockchain technology, aimed at overcoming scalability issues inherent in traditional Layer-1 chains. The initiative also underscores OKX Ventures’ broader commitment to fostering blockchain innovation globally.
More DetailsProfessor Aris Stouraitis, Department Head of Finance & Decision Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University shares with us the culprit of FinTech talent shortage! He also highlights how financial institutions, governments, and academic institutions can address this problem.
More DetailsCoinbase now provides customers with more payment methods for transactions by allowing users to use Apple Pay to purchase cryptocurrency assets on its trading platform.
More DetailsThe Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) believes it must obtain a court order approval for tracking CBDC transactions, apart from wallet holders and issuers.
More DetailsAn up-and-coming GameFi infrastructure startup, VisionsDAO has been building for more than a year what could become a foundational primitive for game developers looking to implement sound crypto economic designs and plug-and-play modules that will power a new wave of sustainable on-chain Web3 games to come to market and thrive.
More DetailsData analytics firm Santiment posted last week about the steady increase in wallet addresses for Ripple. The insight proves bullish for the firm’s native token, which has risen 36 percent since March 2020.
More DetailsTurkey is witnessing a resurgence in cryptocurrency trades of above one million per day due to a continuous fall in the value of the country's currency, Reuters reported.
More DetailsBlockchain has played a major role in shifting the paradigm in the financial services industry
More DetailsCircle Builds Layers of Simplicity over Complex Crypto Concepts for Business to Trigger Digital Adoption
More DetailsPornVisory is an Italian based adult content streaming site modeling the Brave Browser's system by rewarding users with its own token (PVY) to reward users who view content and ads on the site while also promoting anonymity.
More DetailsGameStop has announced the closure of its NFT marketplace, citing regulatory uncertainty. Effective from February 2, 2024, the platform will cease operations but assures that NFTs remain accessible on the blockchain.
More DetailsWhich cryptocurrency has the highest Return on Investment (ROI) as of Q1 2020? We have compared the ROI of the top 30 cryptocurrencies with the highest market capitalization on CoinMarketCap.
More DetailsThe popular stock and cryptocurrency platform Robinhood's IPO is valued at $38 per share at the low end of the previously estimated price range of $38-$42. The company's market value is up to $32 billion.
More DetailsStormGain launches a free crypto cloud mining service that allows you to become a cloud miner for free!
More DetailsUniswap’s very own UNI dropped by more than 30% over the weekend, plummeting from its all-time high of $8.39, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
More DetailsKnowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2020, organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) with Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, officially concluded its successful debut as a virtual event. Livestreamed from Hong Kong over four days (26 to 29 August), KODW 2020 connected innovative leaders with the global community through over 15 thematic sessions, interactive remote workshops and an exclusive online community and networking platform.
More DetailsThe proposed "special grants" program on the Arbitrum blockchain, which would allocate 750 million ARB tokens worth nearly $1 billion to the centralized Arbitrum Foundation without input from token holders, has caused community concerns.
More DetailsIn an announcement made yesterday, Moneygram has partnered with Visa to launch a peer-to-peer debit card service.
More DetailsThe Spain-based telecom company has now joined the list of firms accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method.
More DetailsAaron Rodgers, the American football quarterback of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL), said on Twitter that he is firmly optimistic about the future of bitcoin and will accept bitcoin as part of his salary.
More DetailsNew York-regulated stablecoin issuer, Paxos, launched its blockchain-based settlement platform, after announcing the service in late 2019. The new service enables settlement of US-listed equity trades between broker-dealers Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse and Nomura Group-backed Instinet.
More DetailsUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has doubled down on her recent suggestion to provide decentralized network developers a safe harbor and has now submitted a formal proposal.
More DetailsA non-fungible token (NFT) is a special type of encrypted token that represents unique things such as encrypted art, digital collectibles, and online games.
More DetailsAcciona, a leading Spanish renewable energy company, has joined hands with Climate Blockchain Initiatives (CBI), a Valencia-based startup, to boost the sale of its carbon offsets using the latter’s blockchain-powered trading platform.
More DetailsAlexei Savatyugin, the Auditor of the Accounts Chamber in the Russian Parliament has shared concerns about unregulated digital currencies, and the risks they pose to investors.
More DetailsFor the next 3 years, American Health Insurance Company Anthem is reported to be adding blockchain technology to store and share medical history for its 40 million-plus consumer base.
More DetailsBCB Blockchain, a Singapore-based technology firm agreed to join hands with the government of the Philippines to support the development of local startups through creating smart city projects and applications making use of their funds and blockchain protocol.
More DetailsRipple CEO thinks Bitcoin’s PoW energy consumption makes public companies who invested heavily in BTC, like Square, potential targets of Joe Biden’s climate change agenda.
More DetailsWith today's spotlight on FOMC and a few large tech (FB, Microsoft) earnings, I suspect risk assets to trade well into, and may potentially sell after "the fact".
More DetailsThe HBAR Foundation launched a $250 million Metaverse Fund, which aims to integrate Hedera Hashgraph's Web3 metaverse world for consumer brands.
More DetailsGitcoin, the open-source funding platform, announces a strategic shift from public goods funding to concentrate on grants infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem. This reorganization aims to enhance technological development within Ethereum, transitioning from a flat organizational structure to a more defined "Labs" model for improved efficiency and direction.
More Details21Shares, a well-known cryptocurrency ETP issuer, announced today that it has cooperated with GHCO, an issuer-centric liquidity provider committed to building transparent and accessible financial markets to list Its Bitcoin ETP (ABTC) on the Aquis exchange.
More DetailsThe well-known NFT trading platform giant OpenSea announced the completion of a US$100 million Series B financing, joining the track of crypto unicorn officially.
More DetailsDonors have formed AssangeDAO to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from extradition to the United States and facilitate his freedom from prison.
More DetailsCanada Stablecorp Inc. has launched a new regulated Canadian Dollar stablecoin called “QCAD”.
More DetailsTheta Capital introduces a new $200M fund, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, targeting early-stage blockchain infrastructure.
More DetailsAs South Korea's presidential elections draw to a close, crypto is turning into a political battleground with both candidates set to showcase a number of crypto-related policies.
More DetailsPayments giant PayPal looks set to roll out cryptocurrency sales services for its 305 million users.
More DetailsAccording to the plan submitted to parliament on Monday, Portugal's proposed 2023 budget has made a provision to tax gains on crypto holdings held for less than one year at a rate of 28%.
More DetailsThe Ark investment has placed a strong bet on the US version of the online payment provider Square, which bought another total of about 226,000 shares of the Square (SQ) at a cost of about $54 million.
More DetailsBinance.US has now expanded its digital asset trading services to include North Carolina investors.
More DetailsThe amount of Ethereum (ETH) locked up in the smart contract needed to transition to a proof-of-stake protocol from the current proof-of-work has surpassed the 700,000 mark.
More DetailsBlockchain technology is continuously reigning supreme across the globe based on the distributed ledger network it avails, making transparency, immutability, and traceability inevitable.
More DetailsDefi chess-themed Tranchess protocols received a $1.5 million seed round of financing led by Three Arrows Capital and Spartan Group.
More DetailsBinaryX, a GameFi development platform, announced today the launch of CyberChess, one of the first free-to-play, play-and-earn auto chess strategy games in the P2E dominant GameFi space. CyberChess offers people on Web3.0 new entry points into the world of GameFi.
More DetailsA collaboration between MPC and iSunOne is set to revolutionize the Islamic financial structure with blockchain technology.
More DetailsCrypto exchange company Kraken announced Wednesday to launch a new mobile app for cryptocurrency trading.
More DetailsSwitzerland is fast adopting innovation and blockchain and is positioned to create a huge impact on other economies.
More DetailsCryptocurrency has now been in the market for a decade, and its introduction enabled it to join the ranks of fiat currencies as a potential means of payment. However, the majority of consumers still hold wrong beliefs about cryptocurrencies. This explains the reason for the low adoption of cryptos.
More DetailsTAGO, a UK-registered tech startup, aims to connect people in need of support for mental health through blockchain technology.
More DetailsEuropean Central Bank: Increase Crypto Monitoring Activities with On-Chain Data
More DetailsPolygon’s official Twitter announced to launch a direct bridge to Polygon by Ren open protocol.
More DetailsNFL ALL DAY merges NFL fandom with blockchain, offering a digital platform for collecting and trading NFL moment NFTs.
More DetailsChina intensified law enforcement against domestic Bitcoin mining activities. Bitcoin mining sites in Sichuan Province were reportedly massively disconnected by losing power supply and abilities for further BTC mining operations.
More DetailsBitcoin mining company Iris Energy has agreed on a deal to sell up to $100 million in shares to investment bank B. Riley, as the company contemplates mergers and acquisitions following a recent capital increase
More DetailsDistributed ledger technology could potentially revolutionize the supply chain industry by providing several upgrades, according to industry experts.
More DetailsDecentralized finance (DeFi) keeps booming as one of its Bitcoin tokenization protocols recently skyrocketed by 900% in a span of two months.
More DetailsIndia’s Election Commission proposed using blockchain technology as a solution for bringing transparency for remote voting in a discussion on addressing geographical voting issues.
More DetailsCrypto wallet provider and trading platform Crypto.com said it would stop all deposits and withdrawals due to suspected unauthorized transactions on the platform.
More DetailsA new report from the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) showcases the majority of active developers about 52% in the space are concerned about the impacts of regulations in the near future.
More DetailsOne word that has been on the tip of the tongue of almost every second person on this planet especially since the last decade, and that has completely revolutionized the world in which we are currently living, is none other than technology.
More DetailsFOMC tonight with consensus heading rather dovish. For example MS expects Fed to switch to a monthly program of Treasury QE at $80bn per month with a dovish bias in projections. Of course, Powell isn't going to offer much clarity in explicit forward guidance. With Nasdaq crossing 10k momentarily last night (just 2 minutes), the market is starting to get excited. Nikola, a electric truck company with 0 earnings, has more than doubled in share price from last week, is now actually worth close to $30 billion (more than Twitter?).
More DetailsThe investment round included 23 organizations and six angel investors.
More DetailsBitcoin miner Rhodium Enterprises is planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker “RHDM” through a reverse merger with business consulting firm SilverSun Technologies Inc., Bloomberg reported on Sept 30.
More DetailsIn Belarus, a highly contested election victory for longstanding President Alexander Lukashenko over Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has erupted in protests. Despite the dispute, the Soviet forged dictator’s stay of power may be good news for crypto.
More DetailsTop-five cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) has experienced some freakish momentum of late, crossing the dollar threshold to approach an all-time high set three years ago. Amazingly, ADA gained 650% in less than two months prior to the latest correction, making it one of the best-performing altcoins in the market.
More DetailsA quick look at some of the main developments and events on the horizon that are set to shape the digital asset market throughout 2020.
More DetailsEquilibrium has chosen Chainlink, a tokenized oracle network, to power synthetic assets, lending, and stablecoins using its smart contracts.
More DetailsFinancial technology company MoneyLion introduced cryptocurrency services to its integrated financial service application before its public listing, allowing clients to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum freely.
More DetailsPayPal allowing Litecoin payments will undoubtedly stimulate the further surge of Litecoin. LTC is expected to move towards its resistance of $214.
More DetailsThrough its new policy report, King’s College London discloses that blockchain technology could be pivotal in dismantling nuclear warheads reliably, securely, and safely.
More DetailsThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an assessment of the US’s compliance with its revised criteria for anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF) through virtual assets and found that most virtual asset providers are compliant.
More DetailsChinese internet giant Tencent, also the operator of messaging app WeChat has been reported that the company is looking to create a digital currency research group. Tencent released a statement to its employees, stating that the company is currently hiring a new head of the research group.
More DetailsYouTube sees NFTs as stepping stones towards a stronger connection between creators and viewers, according to Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan.
More DetailsAfter validator software update, Solana network block generation slowed on Feb. 25.
More DetailsDecentralized full-chain interoperability protocol LayerZero Labs has secured a $135 million investment co-led by Sequoia Capital, FTX Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
More DetailsCurve Finance has submitted a governance proposal on Optimism for a 1 million OP token grant, according to a post on the Optimism forum submitted on July 24.
More DetailsChina Information Technology Development Limited (CITD) (HKEX: 8178), a leading technology company specializing in AI and cloud technologies, has announced its plan to issue HK$100 million worth of Bonds using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The proposed issuance aims to revolutionize the bond market by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technologies.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed why Ripple has been actively considering other hubs outside of the US for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.
More DetailsThe fifth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today. The two-day event (30 November and 1 December) is being held online this year with a new virtual platform that includes plenary sessions, one-to-one business matching meetings, project pitching sessions and a virtual exhibition, bringing together some 80 ministerial officials and business leaders from countries and regions along and beyond the Belt and Road. The event attracted an audience of more than 6,000 from some 80 countries and regions.
More DetailsBlockCrushr, a Canadian blockchain firm has accused ConsenSys of stealing its intellectual property after it took part in a ConsenSys’ startup accelerator program.
More DetailsTravala.com, a crypto-friendly travel platform founded in 2017 and Booking.com, an online travel agency established in 1996 have signed a strategic partnership deal that is aimed at encouraging the mass adoption of cryptocurrency.
More DetailsThe market cap of cryptocurrencies has fallen more than 50% to around $1.4 trillion as the Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates by 50 basis points sparking a sell-off panic among investors.
More DetailsAt the Blockshow 2019, Dr Ben Goertzel and Toufi Saliba discuss the union of SingularityNET and the Toda.Network—Todalarity—which will be at the core of the emerging global brain. Todalarity is essentially a product accelerator that aims to help new AI startups to integrate their products into the TODA and SingularityNET blockchain ecosystems.
More DetailsFocusing on using NFT as loan collateral, Arcade raised US$15 million in Series A financing which was led by Pantera Capital, Castle Island Ventures, and Franklin Templeton Blockchain Fund.
More DetailsMatt Finestone, head of the blockchain team of GameStop Corp, announced his departure after working 1.5 years at the company.
More DetailsUS Banking Giant, Wells Fargo is investing in blockchain startup focusing on forensics, Elliptic. Wells Fargo Strategic Capital (WFSC), the venture capital arm of the bank, has decided to inject $5 million into Elliptic’s Series B funding round.
More DetailsA second lawsuit has been filed against the fintech company Plaid, for violating user data privacy agreements they hold with major financial accounts that use Coinbase and Venmo.
More DetailsThe MetaWeek conference will take place on September 11-14, 2022. Thousands of web 3.0 enthusiasts and thought leaders from all over the world will convene in Dubai to set the future trends of metaverse applications.
More DetailsThe Golden Gate University School of Law has teamed up with Algorand Foundation to set up Blockchain Law for Social Good Center to eliminate regulatory scepticism.
More DetailsBitcoin bulls make the case for why Apple will benefit from a Bitcoin investment and an integration of the digital asset on its platforms.
More DetailsRipple has soared for two consecutive days and surpassed the psychological threshold of $1.00, a level it has not managed to reach since the peak of altcoins in early March 2018.
More DetailsCrypto businesses may be offered a regulated path to legalization in the state of Louisiana. The proposed bill has been backed by Louisiana state representative Mark Weight. Should the bill be passed, the state would have a regulated crypto framework to operate within and would provide an official definition of traditionally ambiguous cryptocurrency-related terms.
More DetailsChinese President Xi Jinping praised emerging technologies like AI and blockchain at the 2023 China International Intelligent Industry Expo, highlighting their potential global implications.
More DetailsUK-based NFT marketplace Metadee has announced plans to sell all five volumes of the oldest currently handwritten Quran manuscript in NFT.
More DetailsNorth Korea has stolen more than $50 million in cryptocurrency between 2020 and mid-2021 to fund the country's missile programmes, an excerpt from a United Nations report stated.
More DetailsThe blockchain in the manufacturing market is expected to render revenue worth $766.2 million in 2030, according to Verified Market Research.
More DetailsBlockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis, announced yesterday that it has secured a $100 million Series C financing bringing the company’s valuation to over $1 billion.
More DetailsDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq Bank announced the launch of the region’s first blockchain data-sharing platform which went live on March 1.
More DetailsBlockchain, Bitcoin and Viruses. What can we expect?
More DetailsRipple CEO explains why he is considering UK and Singapore as potential countries to move blockchain firm Ripple's operations to.
More DetailsMangofarm, Solana blockchain, cryptocurrency scam, Banana Miner Ponzi scheme, digital currency security, blockchain fraud, crypto investment caution, Richard Matthew John O’Neill, decentralized finance, investor vigilance
More DetailsThe CEO of Casa takes his time to demonstrate how browser extensions can be used to launch a cyberattack to steal Bitcoin. He emphasized on cyber consciousness and cybersecurity.
More DetailsCompanies in Uzbekistan can start mining cryptocurrencies using solar energy, a presidential decree released this week stated.
More DetailsBlock Inc, previously called Square Inc, was sued by tax preparation company H&R Block Inc for trademark infringement.
More DetailsPandemics are an inescapable fact of life on Earth. They have happened before, and we are on the verge of experiencing the latest such event through the relentless spread of the coronavirus. How can blockchain technology help to contain pandemics?
More DetailsTether has blacklisted five new addresses on the TRON blockchain, highlighting its efforts to maintain network integrity and security. The largest address lost over $1.2 million USDT, aiding law enforcement and users in recovering stolen funds.
More DetailsAngelBlock is a platform dedicated to bringing together vetted, noteworthy crypto and FinTech startups with knowledgeable investors. The aim is to allow frictionless providing of financing and support by investors to new ventures in the crypto, blockchain, and FinTech space focusing on early-stage investments, in a manner that's fully on-chain and decentralized. The team prepares to launch the fundraising platform in Q4 later this year, and they want to support three promising startups with a 90,000 USDT grant program. Winners of the grant will not only get 30,000 USDT each but will also be listed on the platform for fundraising and have access to the core AngelBlock team for mentoring.
More DetailsAccording to Block's job postings on LinkedIn, the available job openings are heads of Bitcoin mining policy, communications, and partnerships among many.
More DetailsEthereum Gold backed tokens. Will this be the return of the gold standard? In crypto form.
More DetailsFoundation Capital and CMT Digital invest $30 million in Coincover to safeguard digital assets.
More DetailsAccording to a recent report from the Brazilian Tax Authority (RFB), Brazil registered a hike in records of companies and institutions claiming to hold some cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsNorth Korean hackers known as the Lazarus group are believed to be behind the malicious piece of macOS malware that is capable of removing payloads from crypto-sites and running them as memory. The malware was barely detected by security researchers who claim this is the second attack in as many months by Lazarus.
More DetailsStanford Law professors Bankman and Fried are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by FTX, alleging misappropriation of funds and knowledge of FTX's collapse.
More DetailsThe Bank of Japan, the World Trade Organization, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Economic Forum will participate in a global congress where a direct dialogue will be established to outline the future of the industry.
More DetailsKerala, a southwestern Indian state, seeks to churn out 20,000 blockchain experts in the next two years. This development is expected to revolutionize the blockchain space in India.
More DetailsWhat's better than low fees? No fees. Gate.io is excited to announce ZERO trading fees on most spot and contract market trading pairs. The no-fee structure was launched in two phases, first on September 16 (UTC) and then on September 20 (UTC), for spot and other markets, respectively. After a breakthrough year for the exchange, this radical change in fees is an ambitious move to give back to the crypto community. The removal of fees on this scale is unmatched by any other mainstream exchange, making Gate.io the industry's most affordable platform for crypto trading.
More DetailsArgentine-listed retail giant Mercado Libre has announced that it will continue to expand its cryptocurrency trading operations to Brazil through a digital wallet called Mercado Pago.
More DetailsThe Thai government has decided to exempt crypto transfers from value-added tax (VAT) payments until December 31, 2023, following a royal decree, the Bangkok Post reported.
More DetailsPreviously known to be the company that has hacked big-name Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, REvil threatens to keep up with their devious activities. This time, the new scheme that they plan to carry out entails big-name celebrities, such as rap star Nicki Minaj, and NBA superstar Lebron James. They also extended their cyber-attacks to include Mariah Carey.
More DetailsThe US House of Representatives passed a bill dubbed “Eliminate Barrier to Innovation Act of 2021” (H.R. 1602).
More DetailsPresidential candidate Andrew Yang has been owning his moniker as the ‘Crypto-Candidate’, as he once again highlighted the “high potential” of cryptocurrencies in an interview with Bloomberg on January 29. During the interview, he discussed his thoughts and strategy for regulating digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
More Details17 December 2020 – In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held virtually on 18 and 19 January 2021. Under the theme “Reshaping the World Economic Landscape”, the forum will examine the challenges at hand and strategize the road to recovery and beyond with more than 150 influential global financial experts, policymakers, business leaders, economists, investors, and entrepreneurs.
More DetailsAmerican payment company Affirm announced that it plans to launch a debit card that will add cryptocurrency buying and selling functions, allowing users with affirm's savings accounts to buy and sell cryptocurrencies freely.
More DetailsIn one of his blog posts posted on March 20, 2020, Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance shared his thoughts on the current situation in the crypto market. He isn't worried about the cryptocurrency at all. According to him, the fundamentals haven't changed and Bitcoin is still limited in supply whose demand is increasing, especially at this very moment.
More DetailsCryptocurrency infrastructure service providers Blockstream, Sevenlabs, and Poseidon Group have partnered to launch XDEX, a decentralized exchange for bitcoin and securities assets, in Switzerland, according to Nasdaq.
More DetailsBinance restricted 281 Nigerian users in relation to safeguarding international money laundering, CEO Changpeng Zhao said.
More DetailsLondon-based Argo Blockchain has joined an increasing number of firms seeking to construct crypto mining facilities in Texas, US.
More DetailsOn-and-off ramp Web3 solution Banxa's new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange AAX now allows customers to purchase crypto with fiat and vice versa.
More DetailsConcerning the rapid increase of risks in digital marketing, The International Organization of Securities Commissions, or IOSCO, has proposed some measures for its member countries to consider when deciding their policy and imposition approaches to retail online offerings and marketing.
More DetailsAnkr plans to integrate its RPC service with the Sei blockchain to facilitate developers in creating swift and scalable decentralized applications. The integration will allow users to access both Sei Public and Premium RPCs, enabling them to make request calls and receive responses similar to those from a Sei full node. This will simplify node operations, provide access to advanced tools, and strengthen the Sei network.
More DetailsEdward Snowden has been revealed as one of the co-founders of Zcash, after he gave his fellow co-founder Zooko Wilcox permission to disclose his involvement.
More DetailsSygnum, a Swiss-based crypto bank, has launched a fiat-based stable coin, DCHF token, tied to the Swiss Franc, in an effort to increase transaction efficiency by enabling faster payment when trading financial assets.
More DetailsThe SEC is the latest US regulator scrutinizing BlockFi’s high-yield crypto interest products. Earlier this year, a series of state-level agencies had launched investigations into BlockFi.
More DetailsCrypto investment platform Q9 Capital has launched the industry's first integrated portfolio performance analytics solution.
More DetailsAfter four years of negotiations, Chedi Andermatt, a luxury hotel located in the Swiss Alps, finally passed a cryptocurrency payment plan.
More DetailsTRON Academy has become the official sponsor of the Princeton Blockchain Club, the premier blockchain-focused student organization at Princeton University, whose goal is to build a vibrant and diverse network for Web3 natives on campus. TRON DAO is thrilled to be engaged with such a prestigious institution and such an innovative club with a kindred focus on educating the next generation of blockchain developers.
More DetailsZonda, the leading cryptocurrency in Eastern Europe, will slash maker and taker fees by 50% for one week.
More DetailsCrypto entrepreneur Akon has announced that he will be endorsing Brock Pierce’s presidential campaign and joining the crypto venture capitalist’s campaign team.
More DetailsOver the past 10 years, the Blockchain.com exchange has now processed $1 trillion in transactions, the company's CFO Macrina Kgil said.
More DetailsReasons why Hong Kong will a leading digital asset trading centre in Asia.
More DetailsSingaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte and other investors value cryptocurrency-trading platform Amber Group at $3 billion in a funding round.
More DetailsThe Global web search data from Google Trends indicate that there has been a decline in recent times as it has recorded an all-time low since October 2018. Even in the midst of the activities going on in the global scene we see that some African countries have been leading with Nigeria recorded as the country with the highest level of Bitcoin searches, followed by South Africa and Ghana respectively.
More DetailsTelegram, in an October 16th filing, has asked the Southern District Court of New York to deny the request by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a preliminary injunction on Gram, Telegram’s native cryptocurrency.
More DetailsCovalent, a Web3 data provider that is backed by Binance Labs and Coinbase Ventures, launched an educational program aimed at bridging the data analytics skills gap for workers in Web3.
More DetailsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) said cryptocurrency-related U.S.-listed companies should link those assets to arsenic liabilities and disclose the associated risks to investors, Reuters reported.
More DetailsProfessional drone racing League joins the Metaverse world by launching its first game on the Algorand blockchain in partnership with Playground Labs.
More DetailsCross-chain assets and transactions sound complex, but are actually an easy way to better understand how blockchain networks communicate with each other.
More DetailsMajor Thai companies are heavily investing money into Bitcoin as the number of people estimated to own cryptocurrency in the Southeast Asian nation surged over 400% in 2021 from the year before to 3.6 million, Nikkei Asia reported.
More DetailsZilliqa, a public blockchain that offers solutions to decentralized applications (dapps) and enterprises, is emerging as one of the sought-after networks in the esports industry based on notable partnerships.
More DetailsIn the Ohio House of Representatives, Democrats have included a new voting system pilot based on blockchain as part of their elections law overhaul bill. The system will be used to count and track the votes of military personnel stationed outside the US and registered to vote in Ohio.
More DetailsNasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said in an announcement Wednesday that it had no risk-free exposure to bankrupt crypto firms including Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, and Voyager Digital.
More DetailsChangelly, a leading in cryptocurrency swaps has released a new app for both Android and iOS users.
More DetailsDuke Leto, a core developer at Komodo (KMD), recently published a blog on his personal website revealing that, “A bug has existed for all shielded address since the inception of Zcash and Zcash Protocol.” Leto explained, “That is, Alice giving Bob a zaddr to be paid, could actually allow Bob to discover Alice’s IP address. This is drastically against the design of Zcash Protocol.”
More DetailsThe urge to streamline operations and track assets with unprecedented precision are some of the factors expected to make the blockchain in the global manufacturing market hit $17.047 billion by 2027, according to a report by Research and Markets.
More DetailsDeFi stands for decentralized finance, which owns the blockchain advantages, thus removes trusted third parties and more. DeFi will have profound impact to traditional financial industries.
More DetailsThe Bank of Korea (BoK) is in search of a consulting partner to help develop the architecture for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
More DetailsThe United States Department of Defense (DoD) is considering implementing blockchain technology to enhance its cybersecurity.
More DetailsThis bearish triangle pattern exhibited by Bitcoin for the past months reached its lowest- $8000
More DetailsAnonymity is increasingly offering protection to innovators as well as their ideas.
More DetailsDeFiChain, the world’s leading blockchain on the Bitcoin network dedicated to bringing decentralized financial applications and services to everyone, is thrilled to announce that its community has voted to offer lucrative liquidity mining rewards for the ERC-20 format of its native DFI token pairs on Uniswap. The proposal put forth by DeFiChain’s Lead Researcher received more than 96% votes in favor.
More DetailsThe Russian Government has put strict limits on anonymous deposits made to online wallets. While it is not a complete ban, the initiative by lawmakers is promoted as a step to deter illegal activity such as money laundering and illicit drug transactions and could affect up to 10 million users.
More DetailsOver 48 projects that used to run on Terra blockchain have been jointly migrated to the Polygon ecosystem, including the well-known Lunaverse (LUV) Metaverse platform, OnePlanet NFT marketplace, and Derby Stars play-to-earn (P2E) games.
More DetailsThe South Korean government wants all trade to be on the blockchain, Coindesk reports.
More DetailsThe 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ report highlights the global transformation of finance and accounting departments due to COVID-19 lockdowns and remote work, relying on external providers for digital strategies and outcome-based contracts.
More DetailsOn September 30, Simplify Asset Management, a registered investment advisor, announced the official launch of the Bitcoin Strategy ETF “Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF” with the code “MAXI”.
More DetailsThe history of blockchain has witnessed another level higher with the number of Minima complete nodes surpassing the number of Bitcoin full nodes.
More DetailsCryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital Ltd. said that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York.
More DetailsMEV bots attempting sandwich trades lost $25 million worth of digital assets to a rogue validator. The loss included Wrapped Bitcoin, USD Coin, Tether, Dai, and Wrapped Ether. Blockchain security firm CertiK explained that the attack was due to the centralization of power with validators, making them vulnerable to such attacks.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. said it has blocked 25,000 wallet addresses of Russian individuals or entities linked to illegal activities.
More DetailsCIMB Bank Singapore and iTrust have collaborated in the first-ever successful blockchain trade financing transaction.
More DetailsChina announced 15 pilot zones for testing the application of blockchain technology for several service sectors.
More DetailsSpace and Time, a Web3-native data platform that empowers the trustless automation of business logic through patent-pending Proof of SQL cryptography, has secured $20 million in strategic funding from marquee investors led by Microsoft’s M12 fund.
More DetailsThe Swiss bank of digital asset management, Sygnum, announced that it has partnered with industry-leading art investment company Artemundi to sell the ownership stake in Pablo Picasso’s NFT painting at a price of $6,000 per share.
More DetailsGlobal Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has adopted blockchain technology to speed up pilot transactions by unifying the consent collection and sharing of shipping data with financial institutions.
More DetailsU.K.-based publicly traded cryptocurrency miner Argo Blockchain said on Wednesday it plans to update its year-end computing power from 5.5 EH/s to 3.2 EH/s by the end of 2022, a drop of 41.8%.
More DetailsAsia’s first all-in-one numberless bank card in black stainless steel, exclusively reserved for our Founding Members!
More DetailsGourmeta, the world’s first fine-dining non-fungible token (NFT) concept, announced its NFT dining auction schedules.
More DetailsSeaCoast, the maritime startup using web3 technology to pioneer new ways of exploring the world’s waterways, has announced its public token sale. The event will commence on October 25, giving members of the public their first opportunity to purchase $COAST tokens.
More DetailsThe news has been making the rounds again as grievances have been seen expressed about the exploitative conversion fees being charged by PayPal.
More DetailsBlockchain payments company Facepay Inc. announced the release of Facepay Crypto, bringing cryptocurrency payments to auto stores.
More DetailsCelsius Network LLC used more than $40 million in cash on its startup mining operation in the first two weeks after filing for bankruptcy, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
More DetailsNigeria's further efforts to curb the influence of cryptocurrencies have begun to bear fruits as its introduction of a centralised digital currency eNaira has lured about half a million users within three weeks.
More DetailsCoinShares, Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, and Balaji Srinivasan back Web3 infrastructure project focused on enabling platformless media.
More DetailsCanada-based blockchain and digital assets company, Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (Spirit), has hired Matthew Whitcomb as head of corporate development.
More DetailsArgo Blockchain has filed an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to offer $57.5 million worth of 8.75% senior unsecured notes to interested investors.
More DetailsSome industries are reluctant to change because they benefit a small group of people or firms; film financing fits this category. Mainly restricted to established companies, funding and producing an independent movie can be extremely challenging without the right backers. One project looking to remedy that is Mogul Productions, a blockchain-based, decentralized film financing platform.
More DetailsSolana was hit by instability due to excessive duplicate transactions, according to the notice on the blockchain network's website.
More DetailsThe Central Committee of the Communist Party of China recently announced that the Shenzhen special economic zone would be supporting research and the promotion of digital currencies.
More DetailsEthereum transaction fees recorded its lowest price since July, when the decentralized finance (DeFi) boom began. What does this mean?
More DetailsSkirmantas Januskas is the CEO and founder of DappRadar a website that lists the best Ethereum Dapps and ranks them by DAU (Daily Active Users) showing the authentic acceptance and usability of Dapps. DappRadar recently added full token tracking for EOS Dapps which has reportedly uncovered that the EOS Dapp ecosystem may be undervalued by 1 billion dollars.
More DetailsCertiK's "Hack3d: The Web3 Security Report 2023" provides a thorough analysis of Web3 security incidents in 2023, highlighting key vulnerabilities and trends in the blockchain and smart contract security landscape.
More DetailsDynasty Farms/ Pacific International Marketing is set to use iTrade Blockchain to propel transparency and traceability of fresh produce. iTrade Network is a noteworthy worldwide provider of supply chain management solutions in the food and beverage sector.
More DetailsAttributed to the so-called crypto winter during H1, the amount of investment in the crypto market has been dragged, attracting over $14 billion in H1, according to global audit and consultancy firm KPMG.
More DetailsCanada-based fintech company Mogo Inc has created new venture capital Mogo Ventures to manage its C$124 million ($99 million) portfolio.
More DetailsThe Ethereum network has reached a notable milestone in its daily transactions after hitting an all-time high of 1,406,016 as availed by Etherscan data on September 17. It broke the previous record of 1.35 million attained on January 4, 2018.
More DetailsAccording to CNBC, San Francisco-based payments startup Stripe has just raised another $250 million in funding, bringing its valuation from $22.5 billion to $35 billion
More DetailsConvergence.tech, a Toronto-based digital transformation company, has finished a blockchain-powered project aimed at assisting Mongolian nomadic farmers maximize returns on their cashmere product.
More DetailsLed by China, four Asian countries are in the early stages of developing a joint digital currency. The currency will help keep the Dollar and Libra in check
More DetailsU.S. media giant Fox Corp announced the company is raising a total of $100M creative fund for its NFT company Blockchain Creative Labs, aimed at inspiring content creators.
More DetailsThe London Hard Fork – the major updated to Ethereum – is currently underway. Here are the key details of the upgrade.
More DetailsBinance's Changpeng Zhao announces Giggle Academy, a free educational platform for basic education, focusing on gamification and adaptability.
More DetailsThe US elections have finally come to an end, amid a flurry of anticipation and misinformation that have left the Republican party incredibly infuriated.
More DetailsShipping in some cases is not restricted to the transportation of cargo by ships, but it refers to the transportation of items by mail of any means, the form of transportation could be air, road or train, but the most used form is transportation by sea.
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More DetailsCoinbase's sale of a junk bond with a total value of $1.5 billion shows that cryptocurrencies have gradually become mainstream.
More DetailsBlockchain infrastructure platform Gluwa is partnering with the Lagos State government to transform the agricultural sector. The move will enable the digitization of agricultural assets, making it easier for farmers in the region to obtain finance.
More DetailsTesla CEO Elon Musk's latest tweet on Bitcoin has generated a lot of backlash on Twitter.
More DetailsEthereum developer Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US Department of Justice of aiding North Korea (DPRK) in evading sanctions and will now face trial by jury.
More DetailsThe launch of a new futures-backed product could potentially back the release of handouts for a physically-backed US Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
More DetailsSingapore-based DBS Bank has officially received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to provide cryptocurrency payment services, starting from next Monday.
More DetailsTo tackle issues and support the aim of a decentralized finance ecosystem, SkyLaunch birthed the vision to become a multi-chain initial Decentralized offering platform that will bring changes to the ecosystem.
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency industry saw a 4,864% jump in the value of mergers and acquisitions in 2021, Bloomberg reported citing a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
More DetailsSouth Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is set to introduce new regulations targeting digital asset mixers, mirroring similar moves by the US. These measures aim to curb the use of crypto mixers for illegal money laundering.
More DetailsFindings from PwC indicate that by 2030, blockchain technology has the potential to boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $1.76 trillion.
More DetailsBased on technological innovations revamping the world like cryptocurrencies, millennials have been at the forefront to embrace them. Therefore, explaining the reasons why millennials are heeding to the call of bitcoin being an exceptional technological advancement and investment tool.
More DetailsThe Australian Securities Exchange has further postponed the replacement of its current CHESS system with a new blockchain-based settlement system due to coronavirus concerns.
More DetailsDuring the ongoing 28th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival happening in Xiamen, China, Li Jie, senior vice president of Alibaba Pictures, noted that blockchain was crucial in propelling the growth of the Chinese film industry.
More DetailsThe US Treasury Department officially designated China as a “currency manipulator” on Monday following the largest stock market losses the U.S has seen in 2019.
More DetailsMarket analyst Lark Davis believes that Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will prompt a 90% daily emission reduction from 12,800 to 1,280.
More DetailsBitcoin can be seen to continually reach the state of mass adoption as its recognition begins to enter the world football.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) suggested that leaders around the world need to do more to ensure a quicker and more sustainable recovery for the global economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amongst the 350 top risk professionals in the world surveyed, these risk managers expect a prolonged global recession, as a number of areas of concern were identified in the report compiled by the Forum’s Global Risks Advisory Board, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc, and Zurich Insurance Group.
More DetailsJPMorgan Chase has set the ball rolling by deploying its digital currency, the JPM Coin, for commercial purposes creating a new blockchain business unit dubbed Onyx.
More DetailsPayPal's customers will finally be able to make payments and shop using digital currencies such as BTC, ETH through PayPal’s online wallets.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Venezuela officially announced to launch central bank digital currency (CBDC) in October this year.
More DetailsWeChat has become compatible with payments using the digital yuan ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, owner Tencent Holdings said.
More DetailsChinese internet giant Tencent will use of blockchain technology in its annual internet charity campaign dubbed “99 Giving Day.”
More DetailsThe price of THETA has increased ten-fold in the past three months and has risen by over 200% since March. The strong driving force behind this comes from the anticipation of Theta Mainnet 3.0's launch in April.
More DetailsWhile many in the crypto industry have moved away from XRP, SBI Holdings has made it clear that it is still a firm supporter of Ripple.
More DetailsThe US state of California announced that state agencies will work with the federal government to formulate digital currency regulations to officially accept and supervise cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsPCCW and HKT have become the first Hong Kong-based communications, media and technology (CMT) organisations to join the metaverse following a partnership with The Sandbox.
More DetailsDecentralized exchange SushiSwap has nominated Jonathan Howard as Head Chef - an official title given to the project's chief executive officer.
More DetailsChina Guangfa Bank (CGB), a major Chinese bank, has officially launched the blockchain-based cross-border financial service platform on June 15, with the guidance of the Guangdong Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
More DetailsThe United States Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to adopt rule amendments to expedite the review procedure for companies applying for public listing, which could potentially create an expedited and cheaper application process for crypto and blockchain ETFs.
More DetailsThe Danish government has thrown its support behind blockchain in the fight against political corruption.
More DetailsBitrue, the cryptocurrency exchange that regularly clears over $1 billion in daily volume, has announced that it will be supporting the upcoming Symbol (XYM) token airdrop. To create a market for the new token at the earliest opportunity, Bitrue will be offering trading through an IOU system.
More DetailsUS authorities are tightening regulations on cryptocurrencies. Here is an overview of what their recently released report suggests.
More DetailsThe federal government of Canada announced in a budget address that it has started discussions on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
More DetailsRibbit Capital, an early Bitcoin VC firm, has filed for a $350 million initial public offering with the SEC leveraging its “blank check” structure.
More DetailsOutflows from crypto investment products reached $17 million in the week as of Aug. 12, according to digital asset management firm Coinshares, ending a six-week run of inflows for the cryptocurrency industry.
More DetailsIBM, KPMG, Walmart, and Merck’s blockchain pilot in drug-tracing has successfully exceeded the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) benchmarks. The pilot program aimed to encourage new technologies to be used in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Blockchain was used as a shared record movement of pharmaceutical drugs through the supply chain, which resulted in improved efficiency. Recalls were proven to be done in just seconds, rather than in days, as blockchain offers traceability.
More DetailsThe United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) has lamented the decision by First National Bank (FNB) to terminate its banking services to crypto exchanges, as well as intermediaries trading in cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsCanada’s Central Bank, the Bank of Canada, is considering launching a digital currency that would enable the collection of how Canadians spend their money.
More DetailsThe blockchain national currency platform issued by blockchain company Apollo Fintech was finalized and completed on August 12.
More DetailsInactive users of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp platform will have to pay a fee to make up for costs, according to a report from The Block.
More DetailsBitcoin’s retail sentiment breaking a 30-Day low indicates a drop in market confidence.
More DetailsA research report published on September 5th by financial services company Moody’s stated that blockchain technology would most likely be standardized in 2021.
More DetailsCEO of Coinbase Brian Armstrong sold his blockchain analytics software to US Secret Service, and addressed any worries investors might have concerning privacy issues.
More DetailsSince the establishment of blockchain and its deliverance of many opportunities for with disruptive potentials, the question at the back of many minds have been numerous, this article is focused on answering some of those pressing questions.
More DetailsIn the latest development, India’s largest port operator announced on May 27 it is adopting blockchain technology through its shipping and invoicing business.
More DetailsMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta will add NFTs to its video and photo social app Instagram in the coming months.
More DetailsThe Emergencies Act gives local authorities more tools to control protestors by freezing bank accounts and keeping an eye on “large and suspicious transactions,” including crypto.
More DetailsAt Art Basel, world renowned performance artist Marina Abramović announced in a panel discussion that she will launch her first ever NFTs titled The Hero 25FPS on the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain July 25th, 2022. This one-of-a-kind performance on the blockchain, presented in collaboration with the Cultural Institute of Radical Contemporary Art (CIRCA), depicts the figure of a steadfast woman astride a white horse holding a white flag that is waving gracefully in the wind, over the expansive landscape of trees and sky in Spain. The Hero 25FPS (frames per second) offers an opportunity to collect time and holds a symbolic charge as it is set against today's backdrop of global instability, escalating conflict and climate breakdown.
More DetailsThis move by Ernest and Young is an accurate depiction of the boundless opportunities and possibilities inherent in Blockchain technology.
More DetailsWaste2 Wear is to trace the conversion of ocean plastic waste into eco-fabrics using blockchain technology as this will propel traceability.
More DetailsCanaan announced that it has signed strategic cooperation agreements with a number of crypto mining companies and plans to launch joint mining operations in Kazakhstan.
More Details“Chance Encounters in New Mediums: Generative Art, Presented by Tezos,” will be on view from June 16-19, 2022 at Art Basel in Basel and will explore a living artistic process, where the element of chance is celebrated and etched onto the blockchain. The exhibition will be headlined by visionary early generative art pioneer and sci-fi writer Herbert W. Franke. The interactive experience lets visitors co-create a new generative artwork that is automatically minted as an NFT and gifted to attendees in real-time. The installation will feature generative algorithms from Aleksandra Jovanić, Eko33, Ryan Bell, and Sam Tsao. The Tezos NFT Speaker Series will be held in the Art Basel Auditorium in Hall 1 with the aim of raising awareness of the powerful role of NFTs in the art world, and beyond. Tezos, an energy-efficient blockchain, has gained global acclaim as a platform of choice for artists looking to mint NFTs sustainably and responsibly.
More DetailsDespite a massive technology stock sell-off recently, the US stock futures market was trading in positive territory on Sept 9, adding pressure to financial markets.
More DetailsThe metaverse has gained momentum recently, and it is predicted to continue to expand in the years to come. Metaverse Summit, with its co-organizer The Sandbox, supports the development of various industry stakeholders and assists brands, start-ups, and corporations in determining their position and metaverse strategy.
More DetailsThis implementation of the blockchain technology has led to the adoption of tactics like smart farming, which connotes the use of modern technology like Blockchain in farming practices.
More DetailsAs talks about the release of a digital pound by 2025 are yet to happen, British lawmakers are already doubtful that their use could harm financial stability, raise the cost of credit and erode privacy.
More DetailsThe Paris-based fund manager Melanion Capital got the approval from the French regulators to lunch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for tracking up to 90% correlation with Bitcoin’s price and its performance.
More DetailsChina’s blockchain push seems never-ending, various governmental and financial officials of the country have, in recent times, spoken on the merits of blockchain technology and how a distributed ecosystem may help bolster the ongoing “fourth industrial revolution.”
More DetailsHSBC and Wells Fargo have formed a strategic agreement to use a settlement ledger powered by blockchain technology when undertaking foreign exchange (FX) transactions meant to minimize settlement risk.
More DetailsPolygon's rate of return is very impressive, rising by more than 2600%, from $0.0178 to $0.468 since the beginning of 2021.
More DetailsCurrency.com has officially announced that it will join CryptoUK, the trade association of the UK's encrypted digital industry, as an executive member. It commits to share best practices and recommend how the sector responds to industry developments.
More DetailsA Fidelity backed survey has revealed a growing interest in crypto amongst Asian investors over Europeans and Americans respectively.
More DetailsCoke One North America (CONA), partner of Coca Cola’s largest US-based bottling company has announced it will use the enterprise Ethereum blockchain platform the Baseline Protocol—to enhance transparency and minimize friction in its supply chain transactions.
More DetailsSaiba Kataruka is the Developer Market Lead at Zilliqa. He began his career as a consultant with IBM in the payment technology field for Asia and Europe. He joined Zilliqa based on his belief that blockchain and decentralization can improve the current social and financial structure.
More DetailsFor years, advocates of virtual reality have struggled to overcome several major barriers to mass adoption — centralised corporations controlled user accounts, hackers eliminated digital assets, and developers lacked incentives to create quality VR content. Now, blockchain is changing the game.
More DetailsCrypto Snack, a global pioneer in cryptocurrency payment solutions, today announced the start of its first phase to enable La Liga’s RCD Espanyol to become the world’s first football club to fully integrate crypto payments.
More DetailsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore now requires cryptocurrency providers and exchanges to be licensed under some of the same regulatory elements as traditional financial service providers.
More DetailsCryptocurrency being a digital currency, created and managed through the use of advanced encryption techniques known as cryptography has been gradually modifying the world of finance as well as other sectors such as e-commerce and since its creation in 2009.
More DetailsA cryptocurrency enthusiast achieves a staggering 11,077x gain, turning a $3,000 investment into approximately $32.8 million with the $PEPE token.
More DetailsThe Chinese digital renminbi is officially piloted in the capital of China-Beijing. The authority plans to issue a total of $6.2 million worth of digital currency to Beijing residents through a lottery, totaling 40 million RMB.
More DetailsAnkr, one of the world’s leading Web3 infrastructure providers, today announces that it has become one of the first RPC (Remote Procedure Call) providers to Aptos, a safe and scalable Layer-1 blockchain. Developers can now access Aptos Testnet Community and Premium RPCs, make request calls, and receive information returns that mirror the results they would get by running an Aptos full node by themselves.
More DetailsRiot Blockchain Inc., one of the few listed public cryptocurrency mining companies in the United States on Nasdaq, reported financial results for Q1 of 2020, which ended on March 31. The company has seen a small growth in its earnings per share during this quarter. Riot Blockchain previously changed its name from Bioptix in 2017 after shifting its focus from biotechnology to Bitcoin mining. The company’s share price skyrocketed to a $38 high in late 2017, which then fell to $110 after Riot was accused of misleading investors by capitalizing on public interest in blockchain to drive up its share price. These claims have been dismissed on the basis that it was not proven that the company’s name was changed to drive up the share price.
More DetailsThe crypto market in the UK received a warning from the financial watchdog following an acquisition announcement by Bitpanda.
More DetailsChina's Ant Group established a blockchain-enabled smart contract platform Trusple to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for cross-border trades.
More DetailsSingapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced its first token- “$BIT”on its Bybit Launchpad platform.
More DetailsEthereum's supply continues to diminish based on the London Hardfork or EIP-1559 upgrade.
More DetailsPortal, a cross-chain Layer-2 DEX network being built on Bitcoin, is delighted to announce its Reg D equity offering through Republic, a multi-asset investment platform that allows anyone to invest in vetted, private startups. The public sale began on Monday, July 18th.
More DetailsWith the expansion, Ampverse plans to invest more than 100 million pesos in the Philippines' local gaming and esports ecosystem.
More DetailsMuch of the crypto growth in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region is driven by savings preservation, remittance payments, and friendly crypto regulations.
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More DetailsXterio, a Web3.0 game developer has pulled the sum of $40 million in a new funding round that has earned the Swiss-based startup a valuation of $300 million
More DetailsCrypto exchange Binance has launched an oracle service called Binance Oracle to power the BNB chain ecosystem, making it the first-ever blockchain to use Binance Oracle.
More DetailsThe US Federal Reserve has continued to research the benefits and impact of implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
More DetailsWEMIX PTE. LTD. has invested in five Chinese game developers through a $30 million blockchain game-specialized fund, created with Mirana Ventures. This move aims to nurture blockchain gaming enterprises and expand the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem. The fund, part of a joint initiative with Mirana Ventures, an investment division of Bybit, has already utilized $6.4 million. The investees, working on diverse game genres, will feature their games on WEMIX PLAY, a blockchain game platform under WEMIX3.0.
More DetailsTrading volumes between the Russian Ruble and the Tether cryptocurrency surged on Monday as Western powers slapped sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine-Russia war.
More DetailsKeyFi DeFi Platform is launching its KeyFi token on PancakeSwap. CAKE has had an amazing performance in the past week, rising by 55.60%.
More DetailsA new crypto project called Mara has now been introduced to the African crypto ecosystem. This project is backed by Coinbase Ventures, FTX-affiliated Alameda Research, Huobi Ventures, and other prominent venture capital firms and angel investors in the industry.
More DetailsThailand’s second-richest billionaire, Sarath Ratanavadi, has said he’s increasing investments in the blockchain ecosystem, despite the crypto industry’s bitter winter.
More DetailsBanco Galicia (NASDAQ: GGAL), Argentina's largest private bank by market share, has announced that it will allow its users to buy cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin on its mobile app.
More DetailsA class-action lawsuit against Lido DAO alleges its LDO token is an unregistered security, claiming responsibility for investor losses following the token's price decline.
More Details2024 sees a notable decline in crypto crimes, with hacking and scamming activities reduced. However, ransomware and darknet markets show resurgence, emphasizing the need for enhanced security and regulatory measures in the crypto industry.
More DetailsNigeria's Unity Bank has partnered with Binkabi so that blockchain-based agricultural solutions can be availed in this nation.
More DetailsThe Solana Foundation has cooperated with ROK Capital to jointly launch a $20 million fund, aiming to further expand Solana's blockchain ecosystem in South Korea.
More DetailsThere has been a recent release of a new book which targets teaching kids about Bitcoin, in this book titled "B is for Bitcoin" the basics of the alphabets as well cryptocurrency which would have most likely gained sufficient relevance by the time they become grown-ups are shown.
More DetailsIs Bitcoin still a safe haven? The Crypto Community takes the debate to Twitter after the biggest stock market crash since 2009.
More DetailsAccording to the Block, hedge funds were inordinately short CME bitcoin futures compared to their peers the past week. So much so that net short positions among the hedge funds trading the product were at an all-time high the past two weeks.
More DetailsThe Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, said it completed the second phase of the e-krona test, known as the e-krona, ready to be integrated into the banking network and facilitate transactions.
More DetailsA U.S. lawyer called it "absurd" for a court to declare digital assets on centralized databases securities.
More DetailsDecentralized lending platform Cream Finance officially announced integrating with Polygon by launching its money markets on the Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution Polygon network.
More DetailsThailand's Mystic Valley music festival will be accepting payment for tickets from attendees through its own native MYST tokens.
More DetailsU.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken expands to the UAE, and open an office in Abu Dhabi.
More DetailsCoronavirus disease has changed our lives in unprecedented ways. With the imminent lockdown caused by the virus, several reorganizations had to be implemented to keep our lives going. This brief analysis highlights some of the key ways that the application of Blockchain Technology is helping in the fight against the COVID-19 disease and pandemic.
More DetailsRIFT Protocol is a potential solution that could make the scalability problem in blockchain market a thing of the past.
More DetailsSouth Korean prosecutors on Thursday arrested three people in a probe of $3.4 billion worth of foreign-exchange transactions for possible connections to illegal crypto-related crimes.
More DetailsWales has set its eyes on creating a complementary digital currency. It has been speculated that it could enhance the nation’s economy by approximately £250m in the next ten years.
More DetailsAccording to FUSANG CEO Henry Chong, the CCB's historic blockchain-based bond listing, the first tranche of $3 billion in debt, marks a transition into what he calls “Crypto 2.0”
More DetailsEthereum hit a new high of $2,151.63 earlier this week and rallied bullishly after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech on US economic recovery.
More DetailsIn an attempt to stimulate U.S. economy amid coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) decided to slash the main interest rate to near zero together with the purchase of $700 billion Treasury securities.
More DetailsMove-to-earn Web3 running application STEPN has made a commitment to donate $100,000 monthly towards carbon removal as part of its Earth Day goals.
More DetailsThe share plunge of the cryptocurrency market has severely hit MakerDAO, the leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Last week its market value fell sharply from 889M to $246M which brought together Maker’s developer community who have recently discussed adding support for Circle’s USDC as collateral to hedge against the liquidity risk.
More DetailsAlphabet Inc, the parent company of search engine giant Google, is not ready to play the second fiddle when it comes to blockchain technology, marked by the company’s in-depth research into the emerging tech.
More DetailsThe website building platform Wix has taken the internet by storm, helping millions of people without software skills to build slick and stylish websites that are bursting with functionality seamlessly.
More DetailsAt least 100 car dealers in the UK have inked a partnership with London-based AutoCoinCars, the nation’s market leader in trading cars with cryptocurrencies. Through the strategic collaboration, clients will be able to purchase cars using cryptos in some of the biggest car dealers in the UK, such as Benz Bavarian, Saxton4x4, and Redline Specialist Cars.
More DetailsBitcoin Ordinals, the ability to permanently store data on the Bitcoin blockchain, are a controversial topic within the cryptocurrency community. However, builders and CEOs of Bitcoin-focused companies see potential for the technology, despite concerns over blockchain congestion and offensive content. Ordinals offer a new use case for the Bitcoin network beyond peer-to-peer cash, allowing for permanent and censorship-resistant storage of culturally significant events and data.
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More DetailsMarket analysis report shows that digital asset investment products enjoy a net flow of up to $63 million in five consecutive weeks, breaking a four week run of outflow.
More DetailsAfter Internet Computer ICP tokens were listed on a number of leading cryptocurrency exchanges, its price even exceeded the maximum of $750, briefly surpassing Ripple, Dogecoin, and Cardano, and reached fourth place.
More DetailsThe Ontario Securities Commission has flagged Twitter posts to the law enforcement by the CEOs of cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase Global Inc., according to the Logic report.
More DetailsFollowing Part 1 of our conversation, Lee shares with us some interesting thematic portfolios in eToro’s “Copy Portfolio” feature. He also revealed the significance of the acquisition of Delta and Firmo in the development of eTorox and tokenized market.
More DetailsThe concept of decentralized finance (DeFi) has become so potent that it is difficult to separate the prospect of blockchain and crypto from the success or failure of DeFi as the ideal alternative to traditional financial systems. Owing to the importance of innovations classified as DeFi to the crypto economy, here are four fundamentals of DeFi.
More DetailsA long-standing problem confronting the blockchain world and NFT owners is the distinct lack of contractual clarity and legal rights in the enforcement of digital asset transactions. Today, Vleppo and Tokel have successfully conducted a breakthrough digital procedure that will pave the way for the blockchain industry and NFT owners to establish and enable their legal rights embodied in the NFTs and digital transactions to be made legally enforceable in the courts of law around the world.
More DetailsBeliani, a European online home accessory and furniture seller, has inked a partnership with BitPay, a US-based bitcoin payment service provider, to allow buyers make purchases using cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ripple, Ether, and Bitcoin Cash, as well as dollar-pegged stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC). This approach will enable shoppers to save 2-3% on every crypto transaction made compared to other payment methods.
More DetailsHong Kong-based non-fungible token (NFT) and blockchain developer HolyShxxt!'s release of NFTs and their plan to launch a strategic football management simulation GameFi shows the potential growth of the fusion of gaming and blockchain-powered financialization in the city and globally.
More DetailsMore investment continues trickling in Ethereum 2.0, which has broken the record, as disclosed by on-chain metrics provider Glassnode.
More DetailsDigital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks said that it raised $500 million from investors which lifted the company's value at $8 billion.
More DetailsThere are also many other foreign exchange markets where you can start trading but the Forex market has many advantages. If you know and understand the Forex market then you won’t be able to quit trading in the market. Most people choose the Forex market as it gives higher chances to make a profit than in the other foreign exchange markets. In this article, you will be able to discover the advantages of Forex trading so make sure you read the full article.
More DetailsTrueUSD (TUSD) depegged below its $1 parity, dropping to $0.97, amid significant selling on Binance and issues with real-time reserve attestations. The depegging was linked to activities on Binance Launchpool and raises questions about stablecoin stability and transparency.
More DetailsA decrease in bitcoin balances on exchanges signals that many investors could be holding for the long-term.
More DetailsSantander to impose a £1,000 transaction limit on its crypto customers in the UK
More DetailsThe Securities and Exchange Commission in Zambia has issued a statement warning the general public that the creator of OnyxCoin Kwakoo is in no way a licensed investment advisor and should not solicit funds from within or outside the country. The CEO of the commission was reported to have made this statement.
More DetailsAccording to Coinbase's letter to shareholders on Tuesday, PNC Bank, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, is planning to cooperate with Coinbase to launch cryptographic service products.
More DetailsSberbank executive Alexander Vedyakhin believes blockchain technology could help Russia solve current settlement issues, offering new capabilities for payment systems.
More DetailsUpland and FIFA have today announced a multi-year partnership that allows the Upland community and football fans worldwide to collect, trade, and own FIFA digital assets and game video highlights, pursuing a joint mission to help fans get a better understanding of how the metaverse and web3 work.
More DetailsMetaco has also worked with Togg and UnionBank of the Philippines.
More DetailsMojang Studios, the sandbox video game Minecraft developer, has stated that it will not support NFT integration with Minecraft.
More DetailsMany think the latest money transfer is part of the bankruptcy process, with officials liquidating funds to repay creditors.
More DetailsOphelia Brown's Blossom Capital has raised $432 million to back early-stage tech startups in Europe.
More DetailsRobinhood rolls out a crypto wallet, providing access to more than 2 million customers on the waiting list for the digital product, Chief Product Officer Aparna Chennapragada announced.
More DetailsShareRing, a blockchain-based ecosystem providing digital identity solutions, announced to merge ShareToken (SHR) into the Ethereum and Binance networks through a Multichain swap.
More DetailsAdam White, COO, Bakkt began his journey in the crypto world when he joined Coinbase six years ago, much to the dismay of his family and friends who believed has was throwing away his Harvard education on a pseudo-market.
More DetailsEureka Entertainment and Stake Technologies are collaborating on the blockchain game "CoinMusme," which will introduce a new character, "Astar," and distribute 100 exclusive NFTs. The game also plans to collaborate with various cryptocurrencies and NFT projects.
More DetailsIran's central bank has completed a pre-pilot phase for its digital rial, according to an official statement by the Monetary and Banking Research Institute. The CBDC will align with the rules governing the national currency, the Iranian rial, and be distributed among individuals and banks. Ten banks have applied to join the project, and all banks and credit institutions in Iran are expected to start offering electronic wallets for the digital currency.
More DetailsBitcoin maxis are turning to the dark side as the value proposition of DeFi sees record levels of Bitcoin on Ethereum.
More DetailsUniswap Labs teases the launch of Uniswap v4 and introduces an 8-week developer course to master v4 hooks, led by industry experts including Will Pote.
More DetailsThe world-renowned luxury brand Gucci will accept cryptocurrency payments by the end of this month and plans to roll it out to direct-operated North American stores this summer.
More DetailsThe Internal Revenue Service will not clarify how taxes work with cryptocurrencies and digital asset transactions in the US according to a US congress watchdog’s report released on Wednesday.
More DetailsThe recent hack suffered by Akropolis, an Ethereum-based DeFi protocol, resulted in a loss of more than 2 million DAI ERC-20 tokens.
More DetailsAmerican payment services firm Mastercard has onboarded Avalanche blockchain creator Ava Labs as part of its Start Path Crypto Program.
More DetailsWith three days until a decision from the U.K.'s regulatory body, crypto companies awaiting approval are looking at places abroad for relocation, according to Bloomberg.
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More DetailsBank of America has joined the Marco Polo Network, powered by R3 Corda’s distributed ledger technology to solve the challenges of the global trade participants.
More DetailsVisa is offering an 18-month full-time crypto development program for undergraduates in the United States, which will focus on building a "fully fluent cryptocurrency team now and for the future".
More DetailsThe Singaporean government has deployed a US$ 8.9 million national blockchain initiative dubbed the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Program (SBIP).
More DetailsWe conducted an interview with the Founder and CIO of CryptAM, a Fintech firm that offer high net-worth and institutional investors access and diversification into the digital asset market. He also shared with us his views and insights on the current digital asset landscape.
More DetailsWith the recent rise of cryptocurrency, there have been talks about the digital currency poised to become a global reserve currency, thus replacing the U.S dollar. Based on the virtual currency’s potential, it can become the next global hedge currency. But let us look at the facts in the financial market, especially from the dimensions of regulations, digital currency, and fiat currency. This move would help us understand whether the claims hold water.
More DetailsDiversification of investment has been an age-old advice. Investing money in stocks, commodities, Futures, Bonds, etc., all have been viable options. However, individuals don’t want to stop at the options in front of them. They want to reach for the options available beyond the borders of their homeland. But politics and economic regulations act as a roadblock for investors willing to invest in stocks of other countries. That is where DeFi comes to the rescue.
More DetailsMoonbirds co-founder Kevin Rose. He lost about $1.1 million in NFTs to a phishing fraud.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has launched a new crypto taxation service for Australian recently, enabling their clients to import their crypto transaction to generate a report and file to the government.
More DetailsTelegram finally acknowledged its involvement in the Telegram Open Network (TON) and Gram. In Telegram’s terms of service on its official website, Telegram mentions the govern of use of the Grams Wallet as well as its involvement with the TON blockchain network.
More DetailsNational Football League's star Odell Beckham Jr has become the latest high-profile athlete to accept his salary in Bitcoin from his team Los Angeles Rams.
More DetailsThe White House issued two advisories on illicit drug purchases in the United States on Wednesday, referencing the role of cryptocurrencies allegedly used in these transactions.
More DetailsChina has been charging full speed with its digital currency development plans in response to Facebook’s Libra. China’s state-owned bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has been reportedly developing their own digital currency aimed to replace cash in circulation and was said to be ready in the coming months.
More DetailsSK Square, the largest shareholder of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, is reportedly earmarking the sum of 2 trillion won ($1.63 billion) to invest in new technologies including chips and blockchain.
More DetailsMoelis bank has created a new group to target venture deals into firms across blockchain and crypto industry.
More DetailsNvirWorld, a blockchain company with platforms such as NFT marketplace Nvir Market and decentralized finance (DeFi) service N-Hub, announced the MOU with the Solana Foundation.
More DetailsJPMorgan Chase, citing a report, stated that El Salvador’s designation of Bitcoin as legal tender would bring various obstacles to its country, questioning the robustness of the payment mechanism.
More DetailsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a blockchain-enabled trade finance platform dubbed UAE Trade Connect to curb economic crimes like money laundering, under-invoicing, and fraud.
More DetailsBayride has revealed RideNode, a new transportation virtual and blockchain currency that seeks to transform the payment structures in this sector. America’s ride-hailing industry is touted to be revolutionized because RideNode will offer direct transactions between the service provider and consumers.
More DetailsAMC Entertainment, the leading American movie theatre chain, said it would accept bitcoin as a payment method for ticket purchases and discounts by the end of this year.
More DetailsDespite its price retracement, market analysts are still bullish on Bitcoin. What can we expect from the cryptocurrency in the upcoming days?
More DetailsLibra has been facing some competition as the Celo Foundation has awarded its first grants of $700,000 in total to 13 projects that expand the use of its platform.
More DetailsFull and partial validator withdrawals alter the consensus layer.
More DetailsBitfinex has joined hands with ODEM, an on-demand education and employment marketplace, in creating a new education model on the importance of digital tokens in the blockchain and crypto space.
More DetailsReporting on allegations made against Tether’s parent company Ifinex, Tether has released follow up comments to deny any wrongdoing in the market.
More DetailsIn part 2 of the interview, Gerard walked us through some of the recommended bills to the government in fostering blockchain innovation, such as the “Blockchain Promotion Act”. He then shared his views on the nature of Bitcoin and two contradictions of Facebook’s Libra.
More DetailsNBA team Houston Rockets announced that it will collaborate with the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), a top player in the bitcoin arena.
More DetailsYearn.finance's governance token YFI set a new record high of $95,000 today.
More DetailsCryptocurrency regulation was the hot topic during an ongoing panel hosted by the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists.
More DetailsGermany has overtaken the US to become the world's top-ranked crypto economy in the third quarter of 2022. The US, which led the rankings alongside Germany last year, was pushed to seventh.
More DetailsTencent, a Chinese internet giant, has been given the go-ahead by China’s State of Administration of Taxation to generate a draft for a blockchain-powered invoice standard.
More DetailsRussia Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov said that the administration is preparing to introduce legislative amendments to the confiscation of illegal digital assets by law enforcement agencies, according to TASS.
More DetailsA Danish court has ruled that Nordea Bank is within its rights to prohibit its employees from investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsFollowing its turmoil, the FTX’s European license is now said to be soon suspended by Cyprus regulators, according to a report.
More DetailsBitcoin’s price has improved significantly following the U.S. killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. As tensions escalate between the US and Iran, several crypto analysts have reconsidered the old debate on Bitcoin’s ability to function as a safe-haven asset similar to gold in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
More DetailsIndonesia has been a victim of unreliable crop data, and this has hindered the optimality of its agricultural sector. This nation has been grappling with the lack of accurate data when it comes to issues, such as crop output. HARA, a Jakarta-based startup, seeks to address this challenge by deploying blockchain technology.
More DetailsFlare is pleased to announce an official partnership with blockchain security specialist, FYEO. The firm will perform ongoing security audits of Flare’s codebases, providing actionable feedback to support safer smart contract development and help to minimize risk for all users of the network.
More DetailsGemini said users can start staking MATIC on the Polygon network. The exchange stated that plans to support Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, and Audius will be launched next month.
More DetailsSimplex Banking works alongside Simplex’s unparalleled partner network to overcome key barriers to greater crypto adoption by providing a global solution of crypto- friendly banking, offering local payment methods for a truly global reach.
More DetailsSingapore Blockchain Week 2020, hosted by Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS) and co-organised by NexChange Group, will be held from 21 July to 23 July 2020. The anchor event - Singapore Blockchain Week Virtual Summit will take place on 21 July, followed by a series of meetups, workshops and investor events to be organised from 22 July to 23 July 2020.
More DetailsA nine-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan got a reward with a Bitcoin from football player Tom Brady after returning the ball following Brady's 600th touchdown pass, which Mike Evans completed.
More DetailsThe Metropoly presale for the METRO token has started successfully, with seven stages sold out and only three remaining. The METRO token presale started at $0.033 and will launch at a fixed price of $0.1. Metropoly has already managed to raise over $300,000 in its presale. The blockchain-based project aims to transform the real estate industry's operations, bringing it into the digital age.
More DetailsBTC largely unchanged in the last 24 hours post the halving with hash rate dipping slightly. With the halving behind us now, you've 1,458 days to talk about the next for those suffering from hype withdrawal symptoms. What's more interesting than the halving yesterday was Paul Tudor Jones admitting that he has 1-2% of his assets in bitcoin and that it's a "great speculation".
More DetailsIn this second part of our interview with Cascarilla, he explains why the PAX stablecoin is ultimately superior to Tether and gives his thoughts on Facebook’s Libra project and the nature of money.
More DetailsAccording to a report shared by Hootsuite citing GlobalWebIndex, 11% of all Indonesians own some kind of cryptocurrency. The total population of Indonesia is just over 270 Million people which makes it the fourth most populous country on the planet.
More DetailsThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group recently stated that customer interest in CME Bitcoin futures remained bullish in Q3 2019 despite the Bitcoin price pullback.
More DetailsRobinhood is hiring more specialists to work in the finance crimes compliance unit as the platform may be broadening its offerings.
More DetailsKeplerk, a French-based cryptocurrency startup has relaunched it's Bitcoin for tobacco service in as much as 5200 outlets across France starting from October 10th.
More DetailsThe future of cryptocurrencies looks bright as an increasing number of investors are looking for alternative investment opportunities, but many remain hesitant because of the market's extreme volatility.
More DetailsBinance on Twitter announced the crypto exchange has ended the acquisition plan because, among other reasons, FTX has mishandled customer funds.
More DetailsUK fund managers urge regulators to approve blockchain-traded funds, suggesting this move will help the UK in line with advances in the financial ecosystem.
More DetailsCrypto asset management company Osprey Funds announced the establishment of the Osprey Polkadot Trust.
More DetailsThe 16 Personalities idea is turning into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and entering the metaverse for the first time through the XVI Citizens project.
More DetailsThe United State presidential candidate for the upcoming 2020 election Mike Bloomberg is set to tender a proposal seeking to accommodate regulations for cryptocurrencies in a new financial plan that will be duly regulated.
More DetailsBlock Inc, formerly known as Square, will begin mining Bitcoin with its mining system based on custom silicon and open source for individuals and businesses worldwide.
More DetailsBNB may continue to rise and break through the resistance level of $300. As for XMR, the short sides are still dominating the market.
More DetailsCircle Internet Financial, the second-largest stablecoin USDC issuer, said it is now close to submitting an application to U.S. regulators to operate as a bank.
More DetailsThe software developing team for Ethereum 2.0 has finally announced that they will be launching ETH 2.0’s testnet on August 4.
More DetailsBlockchain security and audits firm, Certik raise nearly $88 million through a stock offering.
More DetailsVisa, a prominent card payment solution provider, has developed a blockchain-driven system dubbed LucidiTEE that seeks to enable multiple parties to compute large-scale private data jointly. This is touted to happen in such a way that policy compliance is guaranteed even if the input providers are offline.
More DetailsMatrixport is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency startup which was launched by former Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu. Established in July 2019 with the goal to offer over-the-counter trading, lending and custody services for crypto, Matrixport boasts a systematic security model, global distributed infrastructure and business-focused security innovation capability to assure the security and reliability of users' assets.
More DetailsOpenBricks is eyeing to be the world's first blockchain-based portal as it won’t have any centralized authority, as well as many staff because it will thrive on agents’ own servers using a distributed ledger network.
More DetailsOpenSea is launching OpenSea 2.0, a revolutionary NFT marketplace upgrade, focusing on enhanced user experiences, improved trading access, advanced security measures, and simplified user onboarding.
More DetailsPaxful has withdrawn its crypto trading services from Venezuela after the country was classified as high-risk by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
More DetailsEstonia’s Central Bank also known as Eesti Pank has launched a multi-year research project into central bank digital currencies.
More DetailsInternational Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has inked a partnership with International SOS, the globe’s biggest medical and travel security services firm, to establish a new blockchain-enabled mobile app dubbed ICC AOKpass. It will be instrumental in providing trusted and immutable recognition of persons’ COVID-19 compliance status.
More DetailsThe Australian government is piloting a blockchain database to find out its viability on conveyancing transactions.
More DetailsAustralian Bitcoin mining company Iris Energy has announced that its operating capacity has roughly doubled to over 2.3 EH/s.
More DetailsDespite the recent market crash might discourage investors. A survey shows that 75% of investors join the crypto space due to GameFi.=
More DetailsAs part of plans to expand its business scope to include platforms and software, South Korean tech giant LG Electronics is launching a crypto wallet application dubbed “Wallypto.”
More DetailsCrypto has enabled micro-monetization across businesses. Play-to-earn games and music streaming led this crypto integration. ZEBEDEE and Fountain, a value-for-value podcasting platform, partnered.
More DetailsThe traceability of coffee origin is set to be propelled through blockchain technology. For instance, a blockchain-enabled app known as 'Thank My Farmer' seeks to avail information about this to various consumers, such as millennials.
More DetailsAfter some three years of work, Liechtenstein has introduced what some have described as the world’s first blockchain business law (the Lichtenstein Token and Trusted Technologies Law’) which will go into effect in January 2020.
More DetailsWall Street giant Morgan Stanley is creating more access for everyday investors with the announcement of an imminent $13 billion acquisition of online trading firm E*Trade Financial Group.
More DetailsEthereum researcher Virgil Griffith has been accused by the US government of assisting North Korea in questionable affairs involving cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsLuxembourg for Finance (LFF) is a public-private partnership that acts as the agency for the development of the financial center of the small nation.
More DetailsBinance.US has partnered with Tagomi, a crypto brokerage firm, to offer institutional liquidity to its users in its cross-exchange trading platform.
More DetailsAbroad. Venom Foundation and Iceberg Capital announced a $1 billion agreement to finance Web3 and blockchain companies. Venom Ventures Fund will invest in payments, asset management, DeFi, and GameFi protocols and Web3 DApps. The investment fund will target entrepreneurs and IT companies to employ Venom's scalable, proof-of-stake blockchain system.
More DetailsManta Network introduces "Blast Off to Manta" for instant Blast withdrawals & MANTA rewards, aiming to enhance the DeFi ecosystem.
More DetailsWAHED is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with Creator’s Group. Bringing years of experience in the real estate and property management sector, the Creators Group can look forward to enjoying a number of advantages that the blockchain can add to this industry.
More DetailsSwitzerland has just recorded one of its first real estate tokenization and sale on the blockchain. The asset involved in this transaction is a building sitting on the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich.
More DetailsCrypto.com announced that has signed a five-year partnership agreement with the Australian Football League, sponsoring it for $25 million to develop sports business.
More DetailsAs the rest of Africa makes an effort to secure a position of relevance in the blockchain space, Nigeria based Nile university has gone into partnership with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
More DetailsBlockchain technology in the healthcare market is expected to reach an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68.3% between 2022 and 2030, according to a study by Market Research Future (MRFR).
More DetailsTrading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. Hope you find it helpful!
More DetailsThe Chinese government once again stepped up its suppression of cryptocurrency transactions, and the Chinese central bank stated that all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal.
More DetailsOn May 22, 2020, the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day will be marked. It is because ten years ago, on this day Laszlo Hanyecz, aka ‘Bitcoin Pizza Guy,’ traded his 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s Pizzas with eighteen-year-old Jeremy Sturdivant, aka jercos.
More DetailsLeading Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana sold a nine-piece collection of fashion NFTs dubbed Collezione Genesi for a whopping $6 million.
More DetailsSlowMist, a renowned blockchain security firm, has recently published its mid-2023 report on Blockchain Security and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). The report offers a comprehensive overview of the current global landscape of blockchain security and AML developments.
More DetailsFetch.ai’s push to a Web3-driven digital economy gained steam after onboarding 40,000 unique and active users from Get My Slice (GMS), a leading consumer-centered data marketplace.
More DetailsThe US Air Force is set to secure its multi-partner data sharing using Constellation Network's data infrastructure.
More DetailsCrypto mining firm Compute North has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a federal court as it had been struggling to survive due to the market downturn.
More DetailsTravelX announced that it has partnered with Air Europa to release the world's first NFT flight ticket collections or "NFTickets." Owners can issue their own flight tickets by presenting their NFT.
More DetailsCI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”), a major Canadian asset management firm, has partnered with Galaxy Digital to launch ETFs focused on blockchain technology and Metaverse.
More DetailsCryptocurrencies are an asset class like gold and silver, American Express chairman and CEO American Express chairman and CEO said.
More DetailsIBM Food Trust was first launched in August 2017, with 10 Foundation members aiming to use blockchain in food traceability to solve issues in the food supply chain. Prior to the launch, IBM, Walmart and Tsinghua University announced a collaboration to improve the way food is tracked, transported and sold to customers in China. Juniper Research recently announced that IBM Food Trust is one of the leading blockchain players in the food provenance space.
More DetailsHarmony is planning a hard fork to mint billions of new harmony (ONE) tokens to reimburse victims of its bridge hack last month.
More DetailsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States once again delayed on deciding on the three Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals according to the release of documents from the regulatory agency on Monday.
More DetailsSerum (SRM), a decentralized exchange that operates on the Solana blockchain, set a new all-time high of $11.24 today.
More DetailsDeFi's value keeps surging with Decentralized Finance’s locked in value now at over $9 Billion
More DetailsJudge Cohen reportedly decided to give a 90-day extension to the case, which will give the New York Attorney General’s office to continue investigating. Judge Cohen also dismissed Bitfinex and Tether’s motion to appeal after the ruling.
More DetailsThe awesome wave of change has snaked into the Russian cryptocurrency market as their finance ministry advocates for a new regulatory framework to be adopted by the country’s legislative body. This proposition entails that cryptocurrencies will be classified under three separate legal categories or tiers as set by the Russia legislative body law. These tiers are virtual assets, technical tokens, and digital finance asses.
More DetailsRussia's biggest lender integrates its blockchain technology with Ethereum to enter DeFi and Web3. The connection lets users utilize Sber's tokens and smart contracts. Sberbank is developing blockchain goods. It requested a blockchain platform for its "Sbercoin" stablecoin from the Bank of Russia in 2021.
More DetailsThe Financial Service Authority (OJK) of Indonesia will oversee the regulation, supervision and oversight of crypto investments to improve protection for investors, the Southeast Asian country's minister said on Thursday.
More DetailsCrypto custody firm Fireblocks has launched a new integration with the DigitalBits blockchain, providing users with secure access to products and services built on the DigitalBits blockchain.
More DetailsLatin American cryptocurrency company Ripio partnered with Visa on August 24, to launch a cryptocurrency prepaid debit card in Brazil that supports payments with cryptocurrencies.
More Details"I knew to own Bitcoin was a bad idea, I just never realized it was this bad!" exclaims Peter Schiff, after losing access to his bitcoin wallet and his password being invalidated. The crypto – the community has offered help, but it would seem the BTC has been lost for good.
More DetailsAmazon Web Services (AWS) has now brought the benefits of Ethereum blockchain solutions to its users.
More DetailsBitcoin is currently down nearly 46% this quarter. Bitcoin is about to meet its biggest decline since 2014.
More DetailsCandy Club has successfully integrated into the OKC ecosystem and added a use case for the OKC token and community. OKC is an EVM-compatible L1 built on Cosmos with a focus on true interoperability (IBC) and maximized performance. At high scalability, developers can build and scale with low gas fees. The OKC ecosystem and infrastructure, including the all-in-one multi-chain Web3 interface, enables a seamless experience for both developers and users.
More DetailsDogecoin is an altcoin cryptocurrency founded in 2013 based on the popular Doge meme, and is one of the more colorful coins on the cryptocurrency spectrum.
More DetailsThe Financial Stability Oversight Committee (FSOC), chaired by U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen, will meet on September 23 to discuss regulatory loopholes in digital currencies and the potential risks they pose.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange FTX is set to open a regional headquarters in Dubai after its virtual-asset license was approved.
More DetailsOnly 9% of Bitcoin is left to be mined for the next century, according to a data platform from the Clark Moddy Bitcoin's dashboard.
More DetailsCompound's Founder and CEO, Robert Leshner, has announced the launch of a new venture, Superstate (@superstatefunds). "Superstate's mission is to create regulated financial products that bridge traditional markets & blockchain ecosystems," said Leshner, signaling a significant shift in the financial industry.
More DetailsDubai Multi Commodities Centre has established a blockchain agriculture trading and sourcing platform to link India's rural farmers with the UAE food sector.
More DetailsPayment giant Mastercard cooperates with the U.S. Institutional Exchange Bakkt by expanding integrated cryptocurrency solutions and payment services.
More DetailsDigital asset lending firm Genesis Capital has raised $125 million in equity financing to expand its Bitcoin mining business, mainly in North America and Northern Europe.
More DetailsSpain opposition party- Partido Popular (PP) party has proposed a bill allowing the use of cryptocurrency to pay for mortgage loans.
More DetailsHong Kong-based wine importer and distributor Grand Cru Cellar (GCC) has announced plans to enter the NFT industry.
More DetailsToday China Telecom and Conflux Network announce a partnership to bring Blockchain SIM cards (BSIM) to market. The entry-level Web3 product will be the largest blockchain hardware product ever seen globally, involving the most users and applications. China Telecom will launch the first BSIM pilot program in Hong Kong later this year. This will likely be followed by pilots in key mainland China locations such as Shanghai.
More DetailsFrom the rental market to general real estate transactions, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are transforming the way landlords do their business.
More DetailsChina is poised to become the world’s first cashless society should roll out its Digital Yuan DCEP before it hosts the 2022 Winter Olympics according to the SCMP
More DetailsH.E. Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and investor of Poloniex, a global cryptocurrency exchange, hopes that USDD the stablecoin would become the first one in the “EthereumPOW ecosystem” after the completion of the Merge. However, Sun reiterated that he supports the fork with the strongest community consensus and the largest hashrate instead of supporting one specific fork.
More DetailsEthereum is the second most recognizable name in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, next to Bitcoin. Ethereum was created to overcome the limitations of Bitcoin, which is essentially just a system for decentralized money, and push the boundaries of blockchain technology and decentralization. Like Bitcoin, it is supported by a peer-to-peer node network, meaning that it is essentially a decentralized server run by a vast number of computers with no central administrator or intermediary.
More DetailsComdex, a commodity trading platform that is powered by the Commit blockchain, has facilitated trades valued at more than $10M
More DetailsThe Premier Event for the Blockchain Industry in Singapore
More DetailsIn first and second parts of our interview with Alan Lim, the Program Director of IBM Blockchain Lab in the Asia Pacific, we explored the idea of data standards to improve the supply chain industry, as well as the IBM Food Trust, a food provenance network that allows food products to be traced and tracked. Digging deeper into IBM Blockchain, what else has the company been working on?
More DetailsEllington Properties, a Dubai-based developer, has chosen Bitcoin Suisse (BTCS) as its ideal crypto brokerage provider to facilitate Bitcoin payment for its international customers.
More DetailsSwitzerland announced it has initiated a consultation process ahead of its plans to effect amendments in its extant laws to accommodate blockchain technology
More DetailsHKEX formally announced today its intention to merge with London Stock Exchange Group.
More DetailsBlockchain-powered driving licenses were made available as an option in South Korea in May.
More DetailsElrond Network completes its integration with cybersecurity firm AnChain.AI, improving compliance and enhancing fraud detection capabilities across Elrond’s product portfolio.
More DetailsThe director of FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Kenneth. A Blanco believes that the cryptocurrency industry is starting to fall in place with the agency’s regulations on money transmission services.
More DetailsFollowing its launch on the Ethereum blockchain in June, Bebop, a decentralized exchange incubated by crypto trading firm Wintermute, has now expanded support to Polygon.
More DetailsThe latest episode of The Simpsons featured Jim Parsons, known for his role as Sheldon Cooper in the television show, The Big Bang Theory, as an animated guest star who introduces cryptocurrencies and blockchain to Lisa, one of the characters in The Simpsons.
More DetailsA centralized DeFi wallet might allow users to explore the fresh world of DeFi in the open and egalitarian way these apps were designed for but with features that mimic the old ways of doing transactions via a trusted third party.
More DetailsChess Grandmaster and rising human rights advocate, Garry Kasparov, sees cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a way to fight tyranny and restore liberal democracies.
More DetailsColnago, a leading Italian road-racing bicycle manufacturer, has integrated blockchain technology into its new bicycles so that customers can get proof of validity and ownership.
More DetailsWe are witnessing a remarkable transformation in many industries due to blockchain technology. Among the various sectors being revolutionised, the gaming industry stands out, having captured the interest of an estimated 3.09 billion active video gamers worldwide. The figure has surged by over 1 billion in just seven years, a testament to the growing popularity of gaming.
More DetailsAnchor Protocol, a lending and borrowing protocol built atop the Terra blockchain network, its total UST stablecoins deposit has hit 12 billion, a show of the massive embrace it is currently receiving from the Terra ecosystem.
More DetailsUnion Bank of Philippines (UnionBank) announced the bank has paired with Hong Kong-based Hex Trust to pilot digital assets custody service.
More DetailsCryptocurrency adoption and peer-to-peer Bitcoin transactions are on the rise across the African continent. There have been significant advances across Africa for crypto adoption in terms of regulation, trade volume and reported cryptocurrency ownership.
More DetailsFollowing Part 1 of the interview, Lim Shu Ning, Director in PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub specializing in Blockchain analyzed the key challenges for startups to become a “Unicorn” in Singapore and shared with us how PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub partners with local regulators and accelerators to foster FinTech innovation in Singapore.
More DetailsGermany’s beleaguered banking giant, Deutsche Bank, has joined JP Morgan’s blockchain-based Interbank Information Network (IIN), the Coin Telegraph reports.
More DetailsContribution Labs, a Web3-focused startup backed by Alchemy, a pioneer in the blockchain developer platform, raised $3 million through an equity sale.
More DetailsData from digital asset management firm Coinshares showed that outflows from cryptocurrency investment products reached $9.2 million last week, with the majority of inflows coming from short investment products.
More DetailsAccording to a cybersecurity researcher, Bitcoin thieves and hackers have controlled more exit relays on the Tor network this year than in the past five, raising serious cybersecurity concerns that experts are looking to fix.
More DetailsThe Hashgraph Association and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment have launched a $250M DeepTech Venture Studio in Riyadh, supporting over 500 companies in developing advanced AI, blockchain, and VR solutions.
More DetailsIt is now possible to purchase Bitcoin on Dropbit wallet through Apple Pay or Google Pay. This news was announced in a Medium post by Coin Ninja on November 5. Prior to this announcement, Dropbit was only used to send and receive Bitcoin, which can be done by using just the phone number of the recipient.
More DetailsTravelX, a company focused on the use of blockchain technology for distribution in the travel industry, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by Borderless Capital.
More DetailsOxford City Football Club (OCFC), one of the world's most successful and coveted football clubs, has partnered with Isle of Man-based bitcoin company CoinCorner to offer bitcoin payments.
More DetailsCrypto miner Greenridge Generation is on a mission to raise up to $22.8 million through an at-the-market offering.
More DetailsSafeheron has identified a security flaw in MPC wallets when used with Starknet-based apps like dYdX and Fireblocks. The flaw allows attackers to bypass the security protection of private keys in MPC wallets, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions.
More DetailsHong Kong-based CMCC Global has raised $100 million for its Titan Fund, targeting early-stage blockchain start-ups primarily in Asia. The fund's first round saw participation from over 30 investors and comes amid a 70.9% YoY decline in global crypto venture capital investments.
More DetailsBitcoin plummeted by more than 30% yesterday and the huge volatility caused the panic of selling in the entire cryptocurrency market. This caused the U.S. regulators and legislators may be re-examining crypto-asset legislation.
More DetailsWaste management is one of the main challenges after global warming, which affects the natural environment. Dell is committed to developing solutions to enable better waste management. Recently, Dell partners with VMware to track recycled packaging materials using blockchain.
More DetailsVenom Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with the Government of Kenya to establish a “blockchain hub” in Africa, focusing on the development of Web3 and blockchain technology applications. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in key sectors such as financial infrastructure, supply chain, agriculture, SMEs, and cross-border trade, benefiting Kenya and the entire African continent.
More DetailsTata Motors seeks to get blockchain-based solutions through a program deemed TACNet 2.0.
More DetailsBinance has raised $500 million funds to invest in projects that propel crypto use cases and aid the adoption of blockchain and Web3 technologies.
More DetailsSwiss-based digital asset data and analytics Fintech, Nuant, is launching a platform that solves a critical industry-wide portfolio management problem for institutional funds invested in digital assets: namely data fragmentation from exchange accounts, on-chain wallets, custodial wallets, on-chain data and market data by providing a single unified hub to manage, monitor and make accurate data-driven investment decisions for digital asset portfolios. For the first time, funds will now have access to accurate on-chain and market data, metrics, analytics and compliance tools for all current holdings as well as potential new assets into a portfolio, in one place, in real-time.
More DetailsWith the recent boom of the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, DeFi tokens have undergone more than a 100% gain on the crypto market over the past few weeks, outperforming Bitcoin.
More DetailsMulti-dimensional public chain WormholesChain said it has completed a $10 million seed round led by Mandra Capital and Timing Capital.
More DetailsThe Marco Polo Network announced on Thursday that India’s leading provider of digital transformation, Tech Mahindra became the first corporate in India to join the R3’s open-source blockchain-based Marco Polo Network for facilitating cross-border transactions.
More DetailsFreewallet is a fintech company that has been a part of the crypto scene since 2016. It provides 3M users with apps for mobile devices and a web version of a wallet for 100+ cryptocurrencies. There are also standalone wallets for 30+ coins, such as BTC, ETH, XMR and more. The company produces simple and cost-effective payment tools with the aim of making crypto more available to everyone.
More DetailsTop non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea's long-anticipated integration with Solana has finally gone live.
More DetailsVanEck submits a fifth amended application for a spot Bitcoin ETF under the "HODL" ticker, aiming for SEC approval and significant market impact.
More DetailsWorld’s First National Digital Currency to Be Built on Algorand
More DetailsIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman came out guns blazing to clarify that cryptocurrency taxation is a "sovereign right" and a "corrective action".
More DetailsIn China, the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People's Bank of China has launched a digital renminbi smart contract prepaid fund management product - "Yuanguanjia".
More DetailsWonderFi, a Vancouver-based and Canadian politician Kevin O’Leary-backed firm, announced the acquisition of First Ledger Corp., the parent company of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Bitbuy with $206 million.
More DetailsSamsung issued an official announcement to inform users that they will now be able to manage and trade cryptocurrencies from third-party wallets directly on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
More DetailsAccording to a report commissioned by Appjobs and Vinter, blockchain technology and the gig economy’s growth will reshape how people live and work in the future.
More DetailsCynthia Wu is the Head of Business Development and Sales at Matrixport where she is also focused on building business for Cactus Custody and managing Matrixport’s key investor relations. In this first part of our exclusive interview, Wu shares her insights with Blockchain.News on the state of the Bitcoin mining, the surge in Bitcoin’s Hashrate and the potential impact that the coming Bitcoin halving will have on Bitcoin miners.
More DetailsSmart contracts and blockchain play more of a key role in the economic and social growth of modern society. For example, Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya demonstrates how the use of blockchain technology leverages cross-border funds transfers.
More DetailsBitcoin plummeted to as low as $53.5K on May 11. However, the lowest concentration of Bitcoin whales is around $52K, which means that this may be the current floor price of Bitcoin.
More DetailsAt the ongoing Singapore Fintech Festival, Crypto.com has revealed its collaboration with Xfers, a Singapore-based payment processing portal. By December 2019, the partnership seeks to permit Crypto.com users to purchase and sell crypto, such as Ripple, Ethereum and Litcoin, among others in SGD.
More DetailsWhy are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) important? Do we really need them? What are the implications? How will they be designed? Here are seven key takeaways you need to know.
More DetailsTo expand the knowledge base of 1 million youths on blockchain-based technologies, crypto and web3, the Pakistan administration has partnered with Fasset and JazzCash through the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP).
More DetailsFollowing the move by Coinbase to offer severance packages to staff who disagree with the ‘apolitical’ stance of the firm, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey has slammed the move.
More DetailsAmerican Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital disclosed that it has ordered a total of 78,000 Antminer S19 XP from Bitmain Technologies in a bid to advance its position as a leading miner in the space.
More DetailsEthereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes a 33% increase in the gas limit to improve network throughput. This first change in three years aims to balance efficiency and stability, addressing scalability.
More DetailsThe government of Telangana, a southern Indian state, is moving forward with its objective of making the voting process seamless and trustworthy with the help of blockchain technology.
More Details(Hong Kong, 9 August 2022 The annual StartmeupHK Festival return s in a hybrid format on 5 10 September following last year’s success Curated
More DetailsThe largest metaverse builder community SandStorm has launched its self-serve build proposals, making it easier for brands to hire on-demand builders. SandStorm is a builder marketplace that currently spans 5 virtual worlds and eventually plans to expand across the entire open metaverse.
More DetailsThe Algorand Foundation of Singapore has signed a collaboration agreement with Fondazione Ugo Bordoni aimed at testing and advancing the groundbreaking open-source technology developed by its founder Silvio Micali.
More DetailsThe GRN Association announced today that it has secured an investment totaling $50M for the GRNGrid project from GEM Digital Limited, a venture capital focused on digital currencies.
More DetailsBanking giant Goldman Sachs applied for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intended to maximize investment results based on the performance of the Solactive DeFi and Blockchain index.
More DetailsConsenSys has made a major acquisition of a U.S brokerage Firm to put traditional municipal bonds on the blockchain.
More DetailsMahaDAO, the crypto collateralization and valuecoin minting protocol, is to launch a staking program for its native governance token. Holders of MAHA, which was issued to the community in an Initial DEX Offering (IDO) last week, will be able to stake their assets for a 90-day period and earn a yield of close to 40%.
More DetailsCoinbase’s public debut this week has drawn numerous investors' attention to DeFi tokens and served to push altcoins higher.
More DetailsOne of the most important parameters for any asset is its liquidity. After all, if you can’t realize the asset - it’s virtually worthless. And despite all the effort, cryptocurrency today cannot compete with fiat money in terms of liquidity.
More DetailsNEXT BLOCK ASIA returns to Bangkok for another landmark Crypto and Affiliate industry event on December 3, 2019.
More DetailsJason Fung, the former head of short video giant TikTok’s gaming division, launched a blockchain gaming startup called Meta0 as CEO and has completed its first round of financing.
More DetailsFifth-generation blockchain ecosystem 5ire from India has secured $100 million in Series A funding from UK conglomerates Sram and Mram.
More DetailsAccording to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a Registered Investment Adviser Simplify Asset Management filed the application for Simplify Bitcoin Strategy Risk-Managed Income ETF under the ticker symbol MAXI.
More DetailsPayment giant Visa said that it will launch a new consulting service focused on the cryptocurrency field to help customers gain a deeper understanding of cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe value of the global automotive blockchain market is expected to hit $2.23 billion by 2027, a study shows.
More DetailsThe US branch of the world-leading Binance exchange, Binance.US, is opening an office in Portals, the Metaverse platform on the Solana blockchain.
More DetailsCrypto miner EZ Blockchain will be promoting its low-emission custody all-inclusive hosting service at the Mining Disrupt conference in Miami, July 26-28.
More DetailsHelium will migrate to Solana and install Oracles on March 27.
More Details$9,000 continues to pin Bitcoin down, leaving it to trade in a narrow $300 range for the past 48 hours. Eethereum also rather lackluster, having traded poorly relative to BTC in the last few sessions as halving looms.
More DetailsAs the impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to steer Central banks and monetary policy into new and creative directions, the market outlook has been drastically altered to view alternative assets such as Bitcoin as legitimate safe haven assets. Recent developments with the Reserve Bank of India lifting its crypto ban has also triggered a wave of cryptocurrency buying in the emerging economic superpower, and Paxful has been right at its centre.
More DetailsBitcoin has taken off this week, moving to $10,000 and firing up the market in euphoria. With only one week from halving, The Bitcoin price has now deleted all its coronavirus crash losses, up practically 40% since January 1st—and putting it on target to be one of the year's best performing resources.
More DetailsOver the weekend, Bitcoin (BTC) plunged to lows of $42,000 based on massive liquidations. Variant Omicron strain and overleveraged market were attributed to this round of chain liquidations.
More DetailsChina’s central bank is scheduled to test its digital yuan dubbed the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) in a second red packet lottery event in Suzhou on December 12.
More DetailsEven though the Myanmar government said earlier this month that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not legal tenders in the country, fanatics continue to interact with the technology.
More DetailsELAND, a consortium of border security professionals, IoT experts, and haulage industry professionals, have come together with a plan to use blockchain technology to track cross-border trade after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
More DetailsThe United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) established LabCFTC as an initiative under the General Counsel’s office in 2017 aimed at promoting FinTech innovation and competition. The office has been very active with over 400 different private meetings held with innovators in the last three years. In addition, LabCFTC has published three primers in the marketplace based on their understanding of smart contracts, artificial intelligence, and crypto-assets.
More DetailsAustralian federal government will implement a “token mapping” exercise to inform future regulation of the country’s crypto assets, laying the groundwork for “determining how crypto assets and related services should be regulated.”
More DetailsClimate change is considered a desperate issue in modern times. Blockchain technology is believed to act as a stepping stone towards addressing economic complexities and interoperability when transiting to renewable energy, study shows.
More DetailsRussia's finance ministry has said that it is willing to take suggestions on cryptocurrencies from the country's central bank but they should not clash with their approach.
More DetailsFantom Foundation has reduced its validator staking requirement from 500,000 FTM to 50,000 FTM, aiming to boost network security and accessibility, following a June 2023 governance vote.
More DetailsAbra's CEO Bill Barhydt has revealed that approximately 50% of his investment portfolio is now in Bitcoin (BTC).
More DetailsA "small number" of cryptocurrency companies in Britain have received an extension of temporary licences ahead of the April 1 deadline from the country's financial watchdog.
More DetailsG7 has entered a new Tax arrangement that may impact crypto companies operating globally.
More DetailsFederal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainaird announced that the United States Federal Reserve is currently experimenting with blockchain and DLT in pursuit of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) or digital dollar.
More DetailsRecently, a large number of cryptocurrencies have experienced a price plunge, including Dogecoin. If your purpose for being here is to answer how do I sell Dogecoin, it is expected.
More DetailsThe MakerDao project is the contemporary success story for decentralized finance (DeFi). DappRadar has tagged Maker as the most influential Dapp of the year and the driving force behind the entire DeFi ecosystem.
More DetailsCelsius Network has received an ok sign from a federal bankruptcy judge for bidding procedure plans. The next step will include setting up a schedule in motion which could see the platform's assets sold by the end of the year.
More DetailsUTXO stands for An Unspent Transaction Output. It is one of the key concepts in bitcoin design and it is closed related to modern "payment, settlement, clearance" process in financial system.
More DetailsBitcoin miners have emerged as notable holders and buyers in the crypto space, which signifies a behavioral change.
More DetailsWeb 4.0 is an innovative concept outlined by the European Commission, designed to compete with the rapidly emerging trend of Web 3.0, which is gaining significant momentum in countries or regions such as the USA, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
More DetailsBenchmark, a venture capital company that earlier backed Ebay Inc., Twitter Inc., and Uber Technologies, plans to invest a whopping $50 million into Ethereum-powered fantasy football platform Sorare.
More DetailsThe recent spate of Twitter scams appears to indicate that Bitcoin users will face even more sophisticated and devastating attacks in the future.
More DetailsHashKey Group raised $100 million in a Series A financing round, reaching a pre-money valuation of $1.2 billion. The Hong Kong-based company plans to use the funds to enhance its Web3 ecosystem and expand its Hong Kong business.
More DetailsThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK reported that 1.9 million adults own cryptocurrencies, representing 3.86% of the general population. The regulator also noted that 75% of them hold crypto worth less than £1,000, approximately $1,230.
More DetailsBusiness of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s annual flagship event on design, innovation and brands held its 2020 edition from 30 November to 5 December.
More DetailsLionel Messi, a football star who has bagged seven Ballon d’Or Awards, has joined hands with Sorare to be its brand ambassador and investor.
More DetailsBanking giant Standard Chartered has entered the metaverse with The Sandbox to build a virtual space for its clients and supporters.
More DetailsCryptoExchange.com is an exchange, marketplace, and escrow service built to help facilitate cryptocurrency transactions.
More DetailsElliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, refuted claims of significant cryptocurrency funding to Hamas, following a wave of reports and a letter from US lawmakers to the White House. The firm highlighted the lack of substantial evidence supporting the alleged $130 million crypto funding between August 2021 and June 2023. Despite historical endeavors by Hamas to solicit crypto donations, recent analysis reveals that the amounts garnered remain minuscule compared to the figures cited in misinformed reports.
More DetailsAhead of Bitcoin’s much-awaited halving event on May 12, a group of miners alleged Bitmain’s latest “Antminer” deliveries were defective and led to losses for investors.
More DetailsThe metaverse is likely going to see an exchange-traded fund from ProShares, according to a Tuesday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Bloomberg reported.
More DetailsThe research also found that top gaming token market capitalization rose 122% in January.
More DetailsARGOS ID is delighted to introduce the world’s first Travel Rule solution for crypto wallets. The service brings full coverage on verifying unhosted wallets which virtual asset service providers(VASPs) find challenging in the current stage.
More Details.NET Core is an open-source and cross-platform version of .NET that is maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub and is now joining forces with crypto giants NEO.
More DetailsIn a move widely celebrated by fans, Juventus Football club of Italy enters into a licence agreement with blockchain based fantasy football company, Sorare.
More DetailsThe Italian Banking Association, Associazione Bancaria Italiana (ABI), chose to leverage the blockchain-based system Spunta, as they could not identify an appropriate single actor to run a centralized system.
More DetailsCryptocurrency futures trading merges digital currencies with futures trading, enhancing transparency, security, and global market access. Blockchain technology revolutionizes commodity markets and agricultural sectors.
More DetailsThe explosion in popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) topped its sales to some $25 billion in 2021, data from market tracker DappRadar shows.
More DetailsSiemens claims that "releasing the bond on a blockchain provides a variety of advantages compared to prior approaches," including removing banks as middlemen.
More DetailsPerianne Boring is the Founder and President of the Chamber of Digital Commerce—the world's first and largest blockchain trade association. Boring began her career as a legislative analyst in the U.S. House of Representatives, advising on finance, economics, tax and healthcare policy. Prior to forming the Chamber, Boring was a television host and anchor of an international finance program that aired in more than 100 countries to over 650 million viewers.
More DetailsFiat exchange volumes fell for the 5th time in a row as Sept ended. Among crypto exchanges that support fiat, FTX ranked highest in terms of volume in Sept with 24.6%, followed by Coinbase with 22.7 % and Upbit with 13%.
More DetailsDespite being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a small beach town in El Salvador, dubbed El Zonte, have strived to keep their economy afloat with the integration of Bitcoin as a digital currency.
More DetailsBrazil-based global digital asset management company Hashdex announced on September 1 that it has been approved to list its exchange-traded product (ETP) in the European Union.
More DetailsTachyum, a leading tech company, has recently published a paper titled "Credit Unions, Blockchain, CBDC, FinTech and Tachyum Prodigy", which highlights the potential of Prodigy to revolutionize transactional banking and significantly reduce the environmental and financial costs associated with blockchain's energy consumption.
More DetailsR3 CTO Richard Brown recently published an interesting article. Among other issues, the story states explicitly permissionless blockchains have probabilistic confirmation of transactions. We want to clarify several parts of this problematic statement by describing how Concordium solves some of the challenges for Permissionless Blockchains.
More DetailsUtrust, a blockchain-powered payment technology that enables online businesses to accept cryptos.
More DetailsThe Indian blockchain sector is ripe for investment based on the rapid growth witnessed to the tune of at least $20 billion as this technology is being deployed in different industries. As a result, SettleMint, a Belgian blockchain-platform-as-a-service company, has revealed its penetration into the Indian market.
More DetailsThe Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is set to establish a digital trading platform this year in a pilot version as part of its comprehensive strategy, the bourse announced.
More DetailsBitcoin has been having a good year and a very strong price showing since the Black Thursday stock market crash in March.
More DetailsFinFabrik is pleased to announce that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chekk to integrate Chekk’s KYC capabilities to its market infrastructure “CrossPool”, enabling financial institutions in private markets to grow new digital asset businesses powered by distributed technology.
More DetailsSolana (SOL) becomes the third cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum to be added on Bloomberg terminals.
More DetailsAnheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the largest beer company in the world, has created a blockchain-based system in collaboration with BanQu, a blockchain-as-a-service software company, to assist small-scale African farmers to show that they are suppliers of the drinks behemoth.
More DetailsThe US Supreme court has limited the amount in punitive fines that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can impose on cryptocurrency and blockchain firms, in a historic ruling yesterday.
More DetailsFederal Reserve Governor, Lael Brainard said that the Fed is weighing the developments and policy issues in the digital payments sector and experimenting with central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in consideration of potentially issuing it own digital currency.
More DetailsBlockchain and IoT: Transforming Hong Kong into a Smart City
More DetailsA panel of digital regulatory experts at the World of Web3 (WOW) Summit in Hong Kong discussed the future of regulated stablecoins. The group concluded that regulated stablecoins are likely to remain in use by 2030 and that their growth rate in the market supports this idea. The panelists acknowledged the growth of the crypto industry and emphasized the importance of both centralized and decentralized approaches to digital assets.
More DetailsWe can't predict how the global financial situation will play out, nor how government interventions will affect international financial systems. If all you care about is the price of bitcoin, focus on people, not monetary policy.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin network has reached an unprecedented level in terms of chain volume as it transacted 8.9 billion in one hour. Rafael Schultze-Kraft, Glassnode’s co-founder, ascertained that this movement made history because it was the highest hourly volume of Bitcoin to be recorded in its 11-year existence.
More DetailsMastercard has launched a new Web3 solution called "Mastercard Crypto Credential" aimed at enhancing user verification standards in the digital asset space. The solution is designed to provide a unique identifier to users, enabling them to instantly verify that an address they want to send funds to has been vetted by Mastercard and has been operating in compliance with the firm's standards. The solution will support compliance through the exchange of metadata and help reduce the opportunities for bad actors.
More DetailsThe United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has planned to expand its special unit which was created for investigating cryptocurrency frauds and other illegal activities, The Wall Street Journal reported.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price saw a bullish breakout above the $35,000 resistance for the first time since Elon Musk sent BTC soaring to $38,000 with his support for the crypto last week.
More DetailsBinance China Blockchain Institute, the research arm of global exchange Binance has formed a strategic partnership with Xinyuan Group to further the application of blockchain technology in the global real estate industry—including New York.
More DetailsAllied Market Research, a US-based research and advisory company, has reported that the worldwide blockchain identity management sector will escalate to $11.46 billion by 2026 from $107 million recorded in 2018. This will represent a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 79.2% because blockchain is touted to offer an immutable, interoperable, and unified infrastructure needed in the storage of digital identities.
More DetailsKlaytn has announced that Huobi has signed on as the latest member of its Governance Council for South Korean internet giant Kakao’s public blockchain project.
More DetailsRobinhood Markets announced that 1.6 million people are on the waitlist for its cryptocurrency wallet; the figure is up from 1 million just a few weeks ago.
More DetailsSam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has denied reports that his two companies, FTX ventures and Alameda Research, are merging venture capital operations.
More DetailsUS cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced partnered with Japan's largest bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), to expand cryptocurrency trading in Japan.
More DetailsThe death of Gerald Cotten, founder of Quadrigacx, a once reputable cryptocurrency exchange in Canada took the world by surprise. More surprising is the position taken by his widow, Jennifer Robertson, who will liquidate personal assets to cover customers' losses.
More DetailsBank of America the second-largest bank in the United States recently announced various blockchain job openings. This shows its intention to considerably adopt blockchain technology.
More DetailsThe OPEC Member Countries have revealed that its forthcoming videoconference workshop will feature blockchain integration with supply chains.
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency industry can be a daunting place for beginners. Given the breakneck pace of development, sheer number of cryptocurrencies, and staggering wealth of information available, it’s not easy to keep up.
More DetailsCrypto sectors and retail investors face a tough time as the finical regulators in South Korea are about implementing tougher and stricter administrative measurements to supervise the crypto industry.
More DetailsBlockchain, as a secure and unique sort of encryption, has the potential to be one among the critical technologies that make it possible for the automotive industry to breakthrough into the new era of smart vehicles.
More DetailsThe Japanese government proposes a new crypto tax law that will be introduced in 2023 for companies.
More DetailsThe DeSo Foundation announces the release of their ambitious roadmap to decentralize social media and build The Social Layer of Web3. Milestones on the roadmap will be executed over the next 2 quarters to solve the major problem with social media today.
More DetailsStratis, a company based in London that provides blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) to eliminate the complexities associated with launching a decentralized chain, announced that it was now interoperable with Ethereum. Meanwhile, how is Ether performing on the market?
More DetailsTo paraphrase Sinatra's classic song, sex and technology go together like a horse and carriage. This piece examines the possibilities that blockchain technology offers in the realm of human sexuality.
More DetailsTerraform Labs believes South Korean prosecutors have "highly politicized" the case against founder Do Kown after he was issued with an arrest warrant.
More DetailsAccording to local media reports, Russia’s Moscow Stock Exchange (MOEX) is drafting a bill aimed at making digital assets available for trading on the stock exchange as securities and directly as digital financial assets.
More DetailsEach year, more people are converted to the benefits of cryptocurrency. Some are spurred to make the change from traditional fiat currency based on the security and safety features that are present in the blockchains. Others are increasingly convinced it's the future of finance by the transaction speed that cryptocurrency offers.
More DetailsBlockchain.News has been delighted to reach out to Garcia-Herrero for her to share some thoughts on central bank digital currencies around the world. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have increasingly sparked interest in recent years. With the notion of China’s central bank, People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announcing its plan to issue its digital currency (DCEP) and Facebook’s Libra stablecoin emergence, the world has been paying more attention to CBDCs.
More DetailsBitGo has received in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from Singapore's MAS, allowing it to expand its crypto services in the region. This aligns with Singapore's robust regulatory standards and BitGo's commitment to security in digital asset transactions.
More DetailsFollowing successful stints at crypto firms Coinbase and Dharma, Max Bronstein has joined DeFi-focused company Synapse.
More DetailsThe Ethereum-based token has seen a steady downward spiral but not low enough to break its $6.79 support level.
More DetailsEther underwent a 20% surge, and the increase in pricing can be attributed to the rising popularity of DeFi applications and the resulting number of dividends pay-outs.
More DetailsOne of the best gift possessed by humans is the ability to adapt to change. Little did we know that the global COVID-19 pandemic was going to deprive us of our regular mode of living, here we are today with several months of stay at home with many organisations and people pivoting into the digital economy. The immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the whole world with developments changing frequently. However, digital innovations and technology solutions have been deployed to respond urgently to these changes, This has led to a notable increase in demand for online transactions, resulting in a significant shift from cash to digital payment methods.
More DetailsSolana-based NFT platform Magic Eden announced on Saturday it's opting for an optional royalties method for its users.
More DetailsThe IRS wants a piece of your crypto, and the agency is sending letters to thousands of taxpayers who may have failed to declare profits from crypto deals. Question is, is the IRS entitled to what it's asking for?
More DetailsHong Kong startup BEAM+ LAB is hosting an interactive exhibition at the Haus of Contemporary from 8 to 26 June to celebrate the launch of CRYPTYQUES; NFT collectables based on classic Hong Kong movies.
More DetailsProve Anything aims to strengthen and reshape the existing consumer market by creating simplified tools for businesses and consumers to enter the web3.0 space with Ruby Protocol Functional Encryption.
More Details12-time Grammy winner John Legend will launch a music NFT platform called OurSong for musicians and entertainers.
More DetailsWith coronavirus having claimed more than 1,800 lives, capturing vital statistics is fundamental in having it curbed. Shanzong, a blockchain-enabled donation tracking platform, has been established in China to boost efficiency and transparency of giving.
More DetailsCrypto miner Digihost is under scrutiny and has been threatened with getting delisted by Nasdaq for trading below $1 for 30 consecutive days.
More DetailsSberbank, Russia’s biggest bank, and S7 Airlines are set to revamp the sale of air tickets with virtual tokens, smart contracts, and a blockchain platform.
More DetailsAccording to Reuters, the Crypto Exchange Binance said on Wednesday that the "bridge" hacker who was previously called RONIN was rescued for assistance.
More DetailsAmid the conflict with the SEC over its strict crypto regulatory framework, Ripple has announced that it will set up a regional office in Dubai.
More DetailsBOSTON, MA – JANUARY 20, 2021 - Financial Instruments Global Identifier® (FIGI®) is an open standard for the issuance of unique identifiers that can be assigned to financial instruments including common stock, options, derivatives, futures, corporate and government bonds, municipals, currencies, and mortgage products.
More DetailsBinance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.
More DetailsNEAR Protocol's native token, NEAR, surged after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added it to Coinbase's listing roadmap.
More DetailsOn September 9, Binance’s official Twitter announced that its Binance Labs is planning to build a Web3 developer community, but the specific information has not been disclosed.
More DetailsFTX Japan has introduced a blockchain-based Proof of Solvency (PoS) to ensure the transparency and security of its customer's assets. The PoS, announced on September 28, 2023, by COO Seth Melamed, enables the objective verification of asset management, allowing customers easy access to verify their balances. The details of PoS will be published weekly on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant step towards enhancing trust and transparency in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
More DetailsBitcoin adoption and popularity are growing by the day. And as the price of Bitcoin continues to make significant moves, traders can make more profits and faster. Bitcoin trading mechanics are straightforward.
More DetailsMore funds have been invested in the cryptocurrency industry in 2021 than in the past 10 years combined, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsBlockchain congestion is a serious issue in the cryptocurrency industry. Several networks suffer from this problem regularly.
More DetailsThe controversial nature of the acceptance of cryptocurrencies is now more tilted to the positive end where world government now deem it fit to establish guidelines to tax cryptocurrency holders.
More DetailsBlockchain provides a fourth model that can enable secure sharing of lifetime health data across providers and business partners. The use of blockchain is a potential solution to the case associating Google to have reportedly collected medical data from U.S patients in secret.
More DetailsWith blockchain, industries like the financial services are finding alternative modes of cash transfers, with a gradual switching to cryptocurrencies. The use cases of blockchain technology are steadily transcending digital asset opportunities, as key EU partners now believe the technology could help meet the Paris Agreement Carbon Goals.
More DetailsEther rose 2% to $2,030.50, topping $2,000 for the first time since May 31, as investors are looking forward to the upcoming Merge upgrade of ETH in September with a positive sentiment.
More DetailsCrypto payments operator RocketFuel has announced that its subsidiary has been granted approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) by the Danish Authority to run a cryptocurrency exchange.
More DetailsDuring an open hearing by the House Committee On Financial services yesterday, the Honorable Christopher Giancarlo once again advocated for the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), effectively digital dollars, as a solution to directly distribute the COVID stimulus packages to citizens.
More DetailsCircle's $42 billion USDC is the second-largest stablecoin behind Tether's USDT.
More DetailsOman Oil & Orpic Group and HSBC Bank Oman have succeeded in carrying out their first trade transaction via blockchain technology.
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More DetailsWith the advancement of technology, the importance of oil and gas resources in promoting global social and economic progress is rising.
More DetailsTaiwan’s blockchain startup XREX has completed a pre-A round of financing, led by CDIB Capital Group, with $17 million in total.
More DetailsFormer Chinese banker, Wang Yongli suggested that a push for digital currencies to substitute all currencies is needed to support monetary operation reforms.
More DetailsThe Ethereum network has been experiencing high demand, as evidenced by an uptick in transfers and average gas fees.
More DetailsMetaMask recently announced a new add-on to its browser which can facilitate decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions for Ethereum-based tokens.
More DetailsA recent transaction of 27 BTC to a Satoshi Nakamoto wallet has raised interest in the cryptocurrency community, particularly considering the Genesis Block's 15th anniversary. This event celebrates Bitcoin's history and raises questions about its future and originator.
More DetailsLondon-based micropayment company pingNpay announced Monday to launch its network next year by providing a small amount payment platform to customers, according to its press release,
More DetailsAn airdrop on the mainnet will unlock 64.4 million MARS tokens for Terra Classic holders who held them throughout the two historical snapshots. Osmosis blockchain will launch the first Mars outpost in early 2023.
More DetailsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously set an Oct. 13 deadline for approving Bitwise Investments’ Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). With Bitcoin’s high volatility this year, its performance in 2019 remained bullish, although falling by over 20% in one week in September. Bitcoin reached its lowest level in July while hitting its high of over $11,000 in June 2019.
More DetailsAustralian Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has expressed optimism on the potential of blockchain technology to help ‘Rebuild Confidence’ in the financial services sector
More DetailsThe European Parliament has voted in favour of leveraging blockchain technology for tax compliance, with a majority of 566 out of 620 members backing the motion.
More DetailsThe electronics giant Samsung, according to a press release on September 2, has revealed its intentions to present it's blockchain-based corporate strategy next month at the annual Samsung Developer Conference 2019 in San Josè, California.
More DetailsPayPal may be looking to penetrate the market further following its recent crypto payments announcement, rumors indicate the firm may buy digital asset custodian BitGo.
More DetailsFor a more personalized experience in the crypto space, Vanity Global has developed a blockchain-based technology that generates a custom prefix of not more than 11 leading characters for any crypto wallet.
More DetailsWeb3 app WeSleep has launched with the promise of daily rewards for users who pursue a healthy and active lifestyle. Dubbed a sleep-to-earn app, WeSleep utilizes clever tokenomics to incentivize positive behaviors.
More DetailsThe coronavirus death toll hit a daily high, as China confirms 3694 cases, a slightly lower number than the day earlier. 28,261 cases of infection have been reported worldwide with 565 deaths, mostly in Hubei province in China. How can blockchain be utilized to tackle this problem?
More DetailsOmega announces a $6M funding round to launch its decentralized infrastructure, aiming to redefine omnichain and Bitcoin DeFi without relying on traditional bridges or L2 solutions.
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More DetailsNew York City's new mayor Eric Adams said that his first paycheck will be converted into Bitcoin and Ethereum via Coinbase Global.
More DetailsPlanet IX, the biggest P&E & NFT project on Polygon, has entered into a strategic merger with a disruptive 3D art & gaming studio - ArcadeNFT. As part of the collaboration, Planet IX will be able to incorporate a much sought-after smart contract developed by ArcadeNFT.
More DetailsKen Weber, the social impact head at ripple, has noted that the current crypto sector needs professional education and his gap can be bridged by universities if they are more specific on the blockchain or crypto courses they offer.
More DetailsVanEck has outlined the case for institutional Bitcoin (BTC) investment in a report published on Jan. 29. According to the investment management firm, even a small amount of BTC allocation could improve a portfolio's upside.
More DetailsBanxa, the leading global on-and-off ramp solution for Web3, is pleased to announce a new partnership with AAX, the institutional-grade cryptocurrency exchange. Customers can now purchase crypto with fiat and vice versa with AAX using Banxa.
More DetailsCrypto-asset venture capital firm Lattice Capital is launching a $60 million second fund and will invest $500,000-$1.5 million in early-stage blockchain projects or companies.
More DetailsSwiss crypto firm, Amun AG granted permission to market its exchange-traded products to several retails' clients within the EU. Cointelegraph has reported that this will help in expanding Switzerland's crypto offerings both globally and domestically.
More DetailsThe crypto exchange had halted client withdrawals on Tuesday, citing "temporary maintenance" of the platform, following which the suspected hacking of $4.8 million was executed.
More DetailsSamsung Electronics America has committed to the planting of 2 million Mangrove trees in Madagascar in a bid to advance its quota on the fight against climate change.
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg News, CoinFlex will allow users to later withdraw 10% of their balance after suspending withdrawals last month.
More DetailsMagna has raised $15.2 million at a $70 million evaluation. The funding round for the token management platform was led by venture capital firms Tiger Global and Tusk ventures.
More DetailsKeyFi, an AI-Powered DeFi aggregator platform backed by SelfKey Credentials, is listing its native token, KEYFI, on decentralized exchange ApeSwap.Finance.
More DetailsOn April 30, 2020, Coinbase, one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, crashed during the Bitcoin price outbreak where it skyrocketed from $7,700 to $9,200 within a matter of 24 hours.
More DetailsDr. Craig Wright's blog post on "Open-Source Development" rekindles debate on "Code is Law" principle, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach balancing code precision with legal considerations.
More DetailsJBS's CEO Andre Nogueira revealed the company had paid hackers $11 million worth of Bitcoin ransom to set free. Nogueira insisted that is the right decision.
More DetailsGlobal accounting firm EY have launched their open-source Baseline protocol which aims to address privacy issues to encourage enterprise adoption of public Ethereum.
More DetailsU.S. bitcoin mining company Applied Blockchain, Inc has announced that it has entered into a credit agreement with a North Dakota-based bank for a $15 million loan that will expand its crypto mining operations to take advantage of opportunities emerging in the current bear market
More DetailsMultinational professional firm services and one of the Big four auditing firms, the Canadian distribution of KPMG said it will add Bitcoin and Ethereum to its balance sheet.
More DetailsBlockchain in the FinTech market is anticipated to reach $31.4 billion by 2030, given that the penetration of this cutting-edge technology in the financial industry has boosted app-based operations.
More DetailsOracle, the tech company that was said to have acquired TikTok’s US operations, has finally commented on the partnership and confirmed it.
More DetailsHUAWEI CLOUD, the cloud service division of global technology titan Huawei, has officially entered into a "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)" with COBO, a frontrunner in digital asset custody solutions. This landmark announcement was made during an exclusive, closed-door event.
More DetailsbitFlyer, a Tokyo based cryptocurrency exchange reported a loss of $6.9 million after suffering a loss in customers amidst regulatory issues with the financial services agency of Japan. The company is doing all it can to stand strong and successfully survive this downtime.
More DetailsMark Karpeles, the former CEO of suspended Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, announced the launch of a non-fungible commemorative token for certain eligible users.
More DetailseToro has unveiled a new insurance plan that will cover up to 1 million euro for customers, but cryptoassets are excluded from the policy.
More DetailsAccredited Finance, the cost-effective Web 3 solution for digital asset management, is accepting new sign-ups for its uniquely tailored TradFi-to-DeFi digital asset custodian as a way to expand its platform during its ecosystem token launch.
More DetailsAfter the fall of FTX and the Ripple lawsuit in 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now looking into Wall Street corporations that may be violating custody regulations.
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More DetailsI have been watching the exploits of the rag-tag group of Reddit traders who have upended Wall Street's status quo. As an investor, the absurdity of both Wall Street and Reddit is apparent. I will continue to support open and decentralized platforms like Bitcoin. Here is my take on where we go from here.
More DetailsThe New Zealand police confiscated about $6.7m cryptocurrency from Jarothe n David McIvor, a software developer, in Hamilton for alleged money laundering via online movie piracy in the United States.
More DetailsWe continue to explore the top Bitcoin valuation approaches stated in Part 1, which include NVT, NVRV, NVHR, Cost of Mining and Active Address method. In addition, we also looked at the field of altcoin valuation, including Ethereum, top privacy and payment coins.
More DetailsCrypto investment platform Q9 Capital has received regulatory approval for a provisional virtual asset from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, according to the company's announcement.
More DetailsData collected from Russian authorities showed that the country could earn $13 billion each year by taxing cryptocurrency transactions, Moscow-based news outlet The Bell reported.
More DetailsThe administration of Telangana, a southern Indian state, intends to avert any attempt of hoarding or black-marketing of COVID-19 vaccines using blockchain technology.
More DetailsMeta is planning to introduce virtual tokens and cryptocurrencies, aiming to use these digital assets for rewarding creators and other financial services, the Financial Times reported.
More DetailsBabel Finance has undergone severe loss as it executed proprietary trading with customer funds. The Asian crypto lender is in trouble and has abruptly suspended client withdrawals from last month.
More DetailsThe multinational semiconductor company Bitmain Technology Holding announced that from October 11, 2021, Bitmain's Antminer will stop shipping to mainland China in order to comply with a series of local bans on strict crackdowns on cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThrough the blockchain technology supported by the Contour platform, HSBC conducted a trade finance transaction between SAIC Motor and Taajeer Group.
More DetailsVisa is developing a new crypto product to promote the adoption of public blockchain networks and stablecoin payments. The company is seeking software engineers with experience in programming, Web3 technologies, and Solidity to build the product.
More DetailsObstacles remain for banks looking for ways to fight issues that differ from their core values and carve their way into the crypto craze in 2022.
More DetailsAt The recent Consensus 2022 Conference, The Blockchain Middleware Provider Announced The Launch Of A Metaverse Virtual World, A New Play-to-earn Baseball Game And An Update On PlayDapp - IPX Partnership
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More DetailsAs protests break out across the globe against state and central authorities, are the protesters overlooking their best and most potent weapon in Bitcoin? Bitcoin in essence, was built for protest and could potentially destabilize the central source of power for our governments—control over traditional financial systems.
More DetailsNo matter bitcoin's price or how well it performs as an investment asset, most people will not put any money into it until its price goes up for a while.
More DetailsThe scourge of the coronavirus has led to the temporary closure of factories in China with the electronic industry supply chain being hit the hardest forcing an extension in the Lunar year holiday following the outbreak of the virus.
More DetailsFintech company Circle Internet Financial has revamped its merger agreement with Concord Acquisition Corp (NYSE:CND) through a special purpose acquisition, doubling its valuation to $9B from the $4.5 billion initially announced in July 2021.
More Details$INR is live on Huobi, after successful VC rounds and several strategic partnership announcements. Trading officially opened at 13:00 UTC today, September 28th and the project saw its token trending up from $0.22 to $0.44 within the first few hours. The listing is an important milestone for Inery on its journey to revolutionize how data is handled on the decentralized web.
More DetailsIn Georgia, Bitcoin Depot, an Atlanta-based Bitcoin operator, announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency ATM business to Circle K convenience stores in more than 30 states in Canada and the United States.
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More Detailsor the first time in technological history, with Blockchain humanity is creating an “Organism-Environment” and a few innovators and futurist are aware of this fact. It will begin this year and deliver incredible rewards, releasing the “spirit” of Blockchain Intersections in a 5G world.
More DetailsIn 2019, crypto fundraising and M&As began migrating over to Asia, Europe and the Middle East and saw a lack of new VC investments as the majority of funding came from crypto firms within the industry, according to PWC’s latest report released on April 6.
More DetailsThe central bank of China has announced that its digital currency can now be said to be ready. Speaking in a major event, the China forum as reported by local news site Shanghai Securities News on August 10, the deputy director of the people’s Bank of China (PBoC) Mu Changchun stated that over five years of rigorous research work has been put into creating a prototype that adopts the Blockchain architecture
More DetailsBlockchain services company BlockApps announced that it has raised $41 million in Series B funding.
More DetailsNobel Prize Winner Milton Friedman, Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin
More DetailsFinancial services API developer Plaid is adding account information on crypto assets from cryptocurrency exchanges.
More DetailsTOKEN2049, the premier crypto conference in Asia, will be returning to Hong Kong this year on 17-18 March 2020 at Shangri-La’s Kerry Hotel. As the flagship event of Asia Crypto Week, TOKEN2049 will bring together leading projects as well as key decision makers and thought leaders throughout the blockchain space.
More DetailsThe SingularityNET Foundation, the leader in decentralized AI technology, announces today the successful integration of PayPal payments into their blockchain-based artificial intelligence marketplace.
More DetailsSquare has announced that it has successfully launched COPA to empower blockchain and crypto companies and to protect them from patent hoarding trolls.
More DetailsThe upgrade - known as the Merge - has shifted Ethereum into a more environmentally sustainable framework by reducing Ethereum’s energy consumption.
More DetailsPureFi has launched SafeTransact, a new security method that examines blockchain transactions and notifies users of any suspicious activities. The system is designed to integrate with AMLSafe, a multi-crypto wallet from the same ecosystem. SafeTransact aims to improve the security of Web3 transactions and address the potential hacking threats to blockchain networks.
More DetailsBitcoin's impact on the environment is about to face the limelight as several climate activist organizations such as Greenpeace and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen are launching a campaign to tackle its power usage system.
More DetailsANKR, CRV, and STORJ are included in the Coinbase Pro list and have increased by 42.57%, 23.73% and 102.00% respectively within the last 24 hours.
More DetailsThe European Central Bank (ECB) seeks to be ahead of the game by studying how blockchain-based bank transactions will enable more money control even if lenders change to distributed ledgers.
More DetailsBlockchain startup Alchemy has recently announced that the blockchain developer platform was perfected and now open to any companies or individuals looking to build smart contract-based projects.
More DetailsNexo Capital, a crypto lender, will pay $45 million to the SEC and NASAA (NASAA). SEC and NASAA announced the announcement on Jan 19.
More DetailsAs a critical infrastructure provider for quick decentralized finance (DeFi) trades on Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain, bloXroute has raised $70 million in Series B funding to boost its quest of reducing latency on blockchain networks.
More DetailsAn early mover in the blockchain and digital currency ecosystems BTCS Inc. announced the addition of Layer 2 proof-of-stake sidechain Polygon (“MATIC”) to its blockchain infrastructure operations.
More DetailsThe Pheu Thai Party in Thailand has proposed giving all residents 16 years and older a digital currency stipend of $300 if it wins the next election. The initiative is a stimulus project aimed at helping the local economy using blockchain technology.
More DetailsWomen in Blockchain Asia (WIBA) has partnered with various Malaysian universities to propel the number of female blockchain developers and coders in Malaysia.
More DetailsOn a forum, the Chief Development Officer of HKbitEX said that she hoped the company would issue its first security token offering (STO) project in 2021.
More DetailsCanadian-based e-commerce giant Shopify has announced it will become the latest member of the Libra Association's governing council.
More DetailsCentral Bank of Mexico (Banco de México) and other regulatory watchdogs issued a statement prohibiting financial institutions from conducting transactions by virtual cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsLionel Messi, a football superstar from Argentina, signed a new contract with the Paris Saint-Germain team (PSG). His remuneration will be partly paid by cryptocurrency PSG tokens.
More DetailsUNBLOK LLC provides consumers with a revolutionary solution through blockchain technology, allowing users to use the application on their mobile phones without the need to conduct traditional application market research and get rewards.
More DetailsReportedly, the Indian government has postponed the trial date of testing digital Rubee until Q1 of 2023, the digital form of central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to local media outlets.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange FTX USA announced on December 20 that it has become a cryptocurrency exchange and non-fungible token (NFT) partner with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE).
More DetailsTerraform Labs co-founder has been issued with a red notice from Interpol, prosecutors in South Korea claim, according to a report from Bloomberg.
More DetailsBinance, one of the largest crypto exchanges based on trade volume, has hit back at embezzlement claims made in November 2018 after it froze a user’s account with crypto assets worth $1 million. It claims that its actions were based on a tip-off by the South Korean police to return the funds to a scam victim.
More DetailsMetaBlaze, a metaverse and blockchain-driven gaming company, will conduct its second ICO round on April 20 at 9 AM EST.
More DetailsHashKey Exchange partners with Animoca Brands to foster Web3 and digital entertainment in Asia, leveraging their strengths in virtual assets and blockchain gaming.
More DetailsVelas (VLX), a platform designed to address the scaling and usability challenges seen by other blockchains, is on the verge of releasing by far its largest update to date — with the impending launch of the Velas 3.0 ecosystem.
More DetailsBanking, lending, insurance, payments, and branded credit cards are popular integrated financial products.
More DetailsBitcoin, the world’s largest digital coin, jumped past $68,000 for the first time to a new all-time high.
More DetailsMakerDAO has fixed a critical bug that could have resulted in a complete loss of funds for all Dai users thanks to HackerOne user lucash-dev.
More DetailsThe world is in decay. A long list of environmental disasters and the relentless requirement for fossil fuels are pushing Earth's capabilities to heal itself to a dangerous tipping point. Blockchain might very well be mankind's last hope to avoid the fall.
More DetailsFor many outside of China, the city of Wuhan is now identified as being ground zero for the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, but some amazing innovation has come out of China's seventh biggest city in recent years.
More DetailsAnother NFT platform succeeds in raising capital from investors; Autograph has raised $170 million in Series B funding, co-led by a16z and Kleiner Perkins.
More DetailsIn light of advancing the company's market outreach, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed on the 9th of October in a tweet that Binance now accepts Fiat payment through Alipay and WeChat.
More DetailsA US dollar global economy has led to the underwhelming volume of growth of Chinese goods being traded among the Belt and Road countries and corridors since the initiative began in 2013. GoldZip is the exciting new digital tool allowing countries to barter goods based on their digital gold values.
More DetailsUnveiling multiple technological breakthroughs, SupraOracles is excited to announce its novel cross-chain oracle infrastructure enabling highly accurate, robust data porting across a multitude of blockchains and DLTs with only 3-5 second finality. Now, with over 550+ signed integration partners, they’re officially announcing the launch of their Alpha testnet as they progress towards mainnet in early 2023.
More DetailsBank of Lithuania, Lietuvos Bankas, has proposed uniform regulations throughout the European Union in response to the European Commission’s consultations for the development of the digitalization of financial services in Europe.
More DetailsTo render seamless and real-time cross-border payments, Ripple, a leader in blockchain and crypto enterprise solutions, has established On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solutions in France and Sweden.
More DetailsDespite being perceived as an “anti-security bill” by many, the EARN IT Act has made its way to the US House of Representatives and currently awaits approval.
More DetailsEthereum has announced a new way for its crypto community to get more involved for next year’s Devcon event.
More DetailsThe price of Litecoin (LTC) successfully rebounded above $200, but it seems that it is currently suffering from strong selling pressure.
More DetailsMontreal-based Bitcoin exchange Bull Bitcoin, released Liquid Canadian dollars (L-CAD) using Blockstream’s Liquid Network, taking the Bitcoin standard to Canada. Blockchain’s Liquid sidechain is used for settling Bitcoin transactions.
More DetailsSports clubs and cryptocurrency, will this lead to a new method of ownership in global sports?
More DetailsDecentralized information markets platform Polymarket was imposed a civil fine of $1.4 million by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC), failing to obtain a proper registration.
More DetailsEIP-1559, an Ethereum Improvement Protocol set to launch in July, has been touted as a game-changer that will address the issue of rising gas fees on the network.
More DetailsUpbit has announced the listing of SEI, a Layer 1 blockchain specialized in DeFi, on its KRW and BTC markets, with trading support to commence on August 15, 2023.
More DetailsBlockchain and tokenization could prove to be ideal in fighting the wealth inequality challenge as they can break the vicious cycle of wealth inequality by prompting ownership of high-performing asset classes. This will enable any person to invest and partially own lucrative assets, such as commercial real estate.
More DetailsCME Group plans to close its trading floor in Chicago due to fears of further spreading the coronavirus, the influenza outbreak that has sent global stock markets falling.
More DetailsLOST's entry into the metaverse with LOST Island will provide users with game-changing escape game experiences as the company has initiated various upcoming initiatives, the company told Blockchain.News.
More DetailsThe layer 1 blockchain protocol, Ethereum Classic, has climbed more than 124% over the last two weeks and the computing power of the whole ETC network is 23.55TH/s, with a monthly increase of 13.98%.
More DetailsAs Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $57,808, over a billion dollars’ worth of BTC has left Coinbase to unknown wallets. What can we expect from the BTC price?
More DetailsAndrew Yang, one of the US Presidential election's hopeful, has asserted that blockchain should be embraced in the voting system.
More DetailsChina’s top digital bank WeBank has announced its partnership with Singaporean government-backed OpenNodes. This partnership will allow China’s FISCO BCOS blockchain platform to be brought to Singaporean academics for innovation and new initiatives. FISCO BCOS was deemed to be China’s version of Hyperledger Fabric when it was launched in 2018. The Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FISCO) is backed by more than 100 Chinese organizations, including Huawei, Tencent, JD Finance, and WeBank, which is partly backed by Tencent. Developed by FISCO, the enterprise blockchain protocol was the first blockchain to be supported by China’s Blockchain Service Network.
More DetailsPaolo Ardoino, the CTO of Bitfinex and Tether tells us why safety and security should always be a top priority for crypto exchanges.
More DetailsToday, Mark Cuban, an American billionaire entrepreneur, officially supports the Polygon network-which drives Polygon's token MATIC to surge by 12645% on a year-to-date basis.
More DetailsLandX is excited to announce its new partnership with KlimaDAO. LandX Choice is joining the Klima Infinity program, which uses a stack of DeFi technologies to enable organizations to retire tokenized carbon credits and verifiably demonstrate that they have offset their carbon footprint.
More DetailsAbu Dhabi Global Market's Registration Authority has introduced the Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations Regulations 2023, a global legislative framework designed to facilitate token issuance, promote governance, and drive transparency in the crypto sector.
More DetailsFinancial leaders virtually discussed the regulatory framework for crypto assets and how crypto adoption could be driven forward.
More DetailsAs part of this wide-ranging alliance, Polygon’s blockchain infrastructure will be crucial in underpinning and furthering Sensorium’s Web3 developments, supporting token and NFT-related features within the Sensorium Galaxy metaverse, SENSO dApp, and the recently announced UNDER project.
More DetailsThe United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says that law enforcement can barely keep up with the advancements of criminal activities in the cryptocurrency sector.
More DetailsMeta is reported to be building the world's fastest artificial intelligence supercomputer as part of the plans to build a virtual metaverse.
More DetailsAccording to Messari, Polkadot, a blockchain network designed to support interconnected, application-specific Layer-1 chain, has made significant progress in Q2 2023.
More DetailsOnline adult content subscription platform OnlyFans has launched a feature for users to display verified NFTs as profile pictures.
More DetailsCoinbase-backed cryptocurrency financial services company Amber Group raise worth up $1 billion in funds, aiming at provides investors with many different cryptocurrency products for investment.
More DetailsBitcoin trading platform Paxful announced that it will be adding a crypto debit card to its financial services.
More DetailsAfrica's leading Blockchain conference will bring together hundreds of attendees from around the globe to discuss the future and convergence of blockchain technology and AI and how these technologies are addressing urgent challenges in Africa.
More DetailsPasses for physical copies of Tiffany & Co.'s debut 250 NFTs were sold out in about 20 mins on Friday for 30 ether each or about $50,000.
More DetailsTraditional financial institutions such as banks are no longer the only option. The financial services industry will be decentralized and digital in the future.
More DetailsWeb3 security startup GoPlus Security has partnered with Web3 ALL-IN-ONE tool Dtools to provide comprehensive security data support for its newly launched token security detection function.
More DetailsCleanSpark announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022, with total revenue for the quarter quadrupling year-on-year to $33.5 million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation (Ebitda) of $22.5 million.
More DetailsTheDoJ has sanctioned two Russian nationals for their cybercrimes, where millions in cryptocurrency were accumulated through scamming and phishing schemes.
More DetailsTezos Southeast Asia (TSA), a non-profit-oriented arm of Tezos, has entered into a partnership with Tribe, a Singapore government-backed blockchain platform for the sole aim to launch a training program for Tezos' developers
More DetailsAccording to the BBC, the G7 group of nations has drafted a report outlining nine major risks that digital currencies, such as Facebook’s proposed Libra, pose to the global financial system.
More DetailsA US Federal court has classified Bitcoin as a “money” under the Washington, D.C, Money Transmitters Act (MTA).
More DetailsElrond, the startup building internet scale blockchain technology, announces its transformation into MultiversX. The company thus expands its mission of building the new internet economy to include the digital meta-space frontier.
More DetailsEnvisioned to be decentralised, peer-to-peer systems, public blockchains are becoming centralised, creating an identity crisis for the blockchain community
More DetailsThe Chinese government is planning to make the province of Hainan into a free trade port, focusing on facilitating free trade, investment, and cross-border capital flows. The plan encourages government institutions to use blockchain and other emerging technologies to improve government functions. The government’s plan has mentioned blockchain technology consistently, as it could have the potential to be used in social governance, as well as protecting data systems including intellectual property rights.
More DetailsCrypto scams and corruption have persisted for years, affecting many in their wake.
More DetailsMarginX, the world’s first community-based decentralized exchange (DEX), launches on the Function X blockchain today. It runs on a first-of-its-kind multi-chain and on-chain infrastructure that allows investors to trade with close to zero gas fees, ultra-high throughput and liquidity, and full ownership and transparency.
More DetailsA new survey report shows a sizeable number of respondents agreeing that blockchain technology will become prevalent in video gaming within the next two years.
More DetailsStandard Chartered, the British multinational bank (MNB), announced recently that the corporation would be joining the crypto and digital finance industry membership body Global Digital Finance (GDF) Patron Board.
More DetailsCrypto lending platform SALT has partnered with Cion Digital to launch crypto lending-as-a-service for over 5,000 U.S. auto dealerships.
More DetailsIndia’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, WazirX, has been accused by the country's authorities of tax evasion worth $5.4 million.
More DetailsParis, France - January 16th, 2020 - Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), the first international conference held in France dedicated to professionals in the blockchain and crypto-assets space, has announced the primary speaker lineup for its upcoming event on March 31 - April 1, 2020.
More DetailsIndian multinational tech company, Tech Mahindra has announced the launch of a blockchain-based platform aimed at preserving the rights of video content generated by content creators and producers.
More DetailsSo far, the story of blockchain has been one of new financial services built on decentralised technology. As the continuing prominence of Bitcoin demonstrates, these decentralised finance, or DeFi, applications have built up a following amongst a band of loyal supporters.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has sold its blockchain-based data analytics software to the United States Secret Service. The analytics software was made available to the secret service in a contract worth $183,750 and billed to span through May 9, 2024.
More DetailsA hacking operation that is allegedly backed by North Korea has been reported to be targeting blockchain and cryptocurrency employees through LinkedIn.
More DetailsPharmaceutical giant Bayer is now working with Chinese crypto project VeChain on a blockchain-based medical traceability and supply chain program.
More DetailsNowadays, the application of digital signature to access financial accounts could be risky to be attacked by quantum computer hacking, especially for the crypto wallets, experts remind the public to stay alert.
More DetailsWith Bitcoin a growing number of people have been choosing to opt-out of the traditional financial system, and others have even chosen to use the cryptocurrency to circumvent regulation altogether, leading to its unfortunate connection with illegal activity and shady characters.
More DetailsDespite simmering down after a sizzling first half, digital health funding remains near all-time highs, according to Rock Health. Startups in the space are reportedly on track to raise an estimated $7.3 billion this year, a billion short of 2018’s $8.3 billion but more than double that of 2017’s.
More DetailsThe Tron Dao reserve is now set to purchase 1 billion USDT to combat short sellers and bring the stablecoin USDT back to its normal price.
More DetailsThe new EFT launched by Samsung will track crypto and blockchain tech companies listed in Asia.
More DetailsBitcoin has been losing steam and struggling to clear the $35,000 level, for a second straight day.
More DetailsRated Labs, known for its Ethereum explorer and API services, has secured $12.888 million in Series A funding led by Archetype. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its services to multiple Layer 1 blockchain networks and enhance its existing product line.
More DetailsThe impetus behind Bakkt was to create a safe and regulated environment where larger institutions, corporation and investors would feel comfortable leveraging for access to the nascent crypto market. The trading volume or lack thereof seems to indicated that these larger investors are still weary of cryptocurrency.
More DetailsThe Cypto.com exchange stated that its services fully support the Ethereum merger, and announced that it will stop the deposit and withdrawal of ETH and all ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum mainnet during the week of the merger on September 15 next month.
More DetailsDuring the first round-table discussion at the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019, Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s President, suggested that cryptocurrency ought to be integrated into Muslim nations to enhance trade between the nations.
More DetailsETH made history by surpassing Bitcoin’s daily active addresses, as acknowledged by crypto analytic firm Santiment.
More DetailsBanks have increased their interest in cryptocurrencies. Many of them have decided to join the cryptocurrency market, either by offering investments in cryptocurrency or by exploiting the capabilities of blockchain technology, which is already used in various areas with financial services.
More DetailsVisa has come out in support of digital currencies and believes that cryptocurrencies have the potential to improve the value of digital payments and create more accessibility.
More DetailsVenture capital firm MetaWeb Ventures has announced the launch of a $30 million venture fund to focus on decentralized social media, DeFi, gaming and decentralized autonomous organizations.
More DetailsOn a rainy Monday night in Moscow, on October 21st 2019, the famous influencer, game-changer, and billionaire, CEO of Binance cryptocurrency exchange Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, met with 700+ Russian blockchainers during a special Binance Super Meetup Russia. To everyone’s delight, CZ started his speech confirming that Binance is going to launch crypto-fiat trading pairs, and the debut trading option would be tied to the Russian ruble.
More DetailsBarry Silbert, CEO of Grayscale Investments thinks that Bitcoin has too much support from policymakers in the United States to ever be shut down completely.
More DetailsTerraform Labs' founder claimed that he is not on the run but in "full cooperation" with government agencies interested in communicating.
More DetailsCompanies, such as FedEx, DHL, and Amazon, are developing drones that can deliver packages to clients’ doorsteps. This is a novel undertaking, but IBM is looking at the bigger picture, whereby these drones might steal the packages instead of delivering them.
More DetailsRiot Blockchain Inc, one of the few blockchain companies to be listed on the Nasdaq has posted yet a profitable third quarter performance.
More DetailsFinFabrik, a leading capital markets FinTech startup based in Hong Kong has recently launched a new Private Equity module on its proprietary DLT infrastructure that helps private markets institutions digitalize their operations. The platform named “CrossPool” rides on Corda Enterprise for transaction and contract management and Hyperledger Indy for identity management. With extensive experience in the financial industry and entrepreneurship, Alex Medana, the CEO of FinFabrik, talks about the core values of FinFabrik in the maturing DLT and FinTech industry and the firm’s digital assets issuance and investment platform CrossPool.
More DetailsTwo members of the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee recently asked the Federal Reserve if it has any plans to create a U.S. dollar digital currency.
More DetailsBlockchain.com announced that it had received full regulatory approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to operate its exchange and clearing house in the Cayman Islands.
More DetailsSingapore is considering a partnership with China as it works on developing a Central Bank Digital Currency dubbed Project Ubin
More DetailsDefi lending protocol Maple Finance has launched a $30 million liquidity pool backed by Netherlands-based crypto-native investment firm Maven 11.
More DetailsThe FDA will hold a meeting on October 21st, with the aim of gathering input and feedback to help shape an FDA blueprint for the initiative. The FDA will propose leveraging modern technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT to improve the transparency and decrease the risks of contamination in the food supply chain.
More DetailsInvestment firm VanEck has launched a mining ETF (DAM), which will officially go public on Wednesday.
More DetailsTether has been reportedly working on a new stablecoin pegged to the Chinese Yuan. The stablecoin project named “CNHT” came from the intention of Zhao Dong, one of the shareholders of the Bitfinex crypto exchange.
More DetailsEthereum's Vitalik Buterin, along with researchers and privacy advocates, published a paper on September 6, 2023, titled "Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance: Towards a Practical Equilibrium." The paper introduces "Privacy Pools," a smart contract-based protocol designed to reconcile financial privacy with regulatory compliance.
More DetailsThe Digital Dollar Project (DDP) is the focus of the Digital Dollar Foundation and advocates the need for a CBDC. In their recently released whitepaper, the DDP stipulates that it aims for the US dollar to maintain its global dominance but further warns that the work needs to begin immediately. The DPP also calls for public-private collaboration, including the use of a two-tier system for the spread and distribution of retail digital dollars.
More DetailsDBS Bank has pointed out that the coronavirus pandemic has caused a “troubled and intrigued” dilemma for central banks around the world.
More DetailsCEX.IO Founder and CEO, Oleksandr Lutskevych is a pioneer in the Bitcoin industry and serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in internet technology businesses. In this second exclusive interview with Blockchain.News, Lutskevych to discuss the current Bitcoin market sentiments in the US and UK following Brexit and discuss CEX.IO’s next steps for 2020.
More DetailsETF provider Teucrium Trading submitted an application Thursday for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for tracking the futures of Bitcoin (BTC) to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
More DetailsReportedly, Crypto firms, led by risk monitoring software firm Solidus Labs, are forming a coalition to combat market manipulation in an effort to win for trust across the digital asset industry.
More DetailsThe United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is funding two US-based companies to develop a blockchain solution to enhance space communication
More DetailsOther than the incubation programme provided, Cyberport also has a programme dedicated to encouraging education in the FinTech and blockchain sector. The Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) is a program created for university students.
More DetailsAs CTO, Hull will be responsible for taking Elliptic into the next phase of its product and technology growth, leading one of the major blockchain analysis providers.
More DetailsVoyager Digital will receive about $200 million in repayment of loans from trading firm Alameda Research.
More DetailsButton wallet which happens to be a non-custodial and multi cryptocurrency provider has announced that it is launching a free testing service on the Telegram Open Network (TON) this would be in an effort to further drive the adoption of Cryptocurrency adoption amongst 300 million telegram users.
More DetailsADDX has introduced a cash management tool for investors which consists of a solution that aims to withstand short-term volatility while preserving capital.
More DetailsIn the second part of our exclusive interview with Skirmantis Januskas, CEO and Founder, DappRadar - we discuss Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, the growing Dapp ecosystem and the DeFi revolution instigated by MakerDao.
More DetailsFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will be speaking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week as part of a panel on cross-border digital payments.
More DetailsFox has renewed the animated comedy series, Krapopolis, for a third season before its first season even airs. Produced by Fox Corp’s NFT firm Blockchain Creative Labs, the show features NFTs called “Krap Chickens” that depict cartoon chicken avatars in the same art style as the show, and holders are given exclusive access to experiences, content, rewards, and voting rights on certain aspects of the show. In other NFT-related news, Baobab Studios sold out its first collection of 8,888 NFTs just nine hours after launch, and Flare welcomed its first NFT platform after Sparkles went live. Additionally, Square Enix’s NFT-friendly CEO, Yosuke Matsuda, is stepping down after nearly 10 years at the helm.
More DetailsCrypto asset manager CoinShares has launched a helpful Twitter bot for NFT investors.
More DetailsDiscovery Communications will be selling off 23 unique NFTs to commemorate this year’s Puppy Bowl competition.
More DetailsWhat do trading audiences expect with high-quality, modern exchange and aggregator services? It has a lot to do with the context of the industry – what people are doing with their assets, and the choices that they have to navigate within the greater fintech ecosystem.
More DetailsDaily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks.
More DetailsFidelity Digital Assets surveyed 774 institutional investors across the United States and Europe, and 80 percent of those who were surveyed found something appealing about digital assets. The research was conducted from November 2019 to early March 2020 and is the second consecutive year that Fidelity Digital Assets has conducted this survey for US institutional investors and the first for European investors.
More DetailsThe Libra Association has reaffirmed its commitment in creating a payments-oriented stablecoin, holding its inaugural meeting yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland.
More DetailsBlockShow Asia 2019 powered by Cointelegraph will bring together experts, media and PR persons, startups as well as investors. This year’s BlockShow Asia is being celebrated as a Festival of Decentralized Technology and there will certainly be elements of entertainment in the two day long conference. An exciting development announced by BlockShow is that Lil Bubble who shot to fame due to his parody of Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road titled ‘All Time Lows’ has been roped in for BlockShow Asia 2019.
More DetailsIBM Blockchain has been around for several years, delivering on blockchain projects for enterprises in areas such as trade finance, securities, payments and supply chain traceability, as well as establishing new platforms for businesses and improving efficiencies in existing industries. Alan Lim, one of the initial members of the IBM Worldwide Blockchain team, heads IBM Blockchain Labs in the Asia Pacific. Lim kicked off his journey in blockchain as he was curious about how blockchain was being used in solving some real-world challenges.
More DetailsFormer Goldman Sachs Marcus Head Launches Crypto Investing App with $33 million.
More DetailsChina has laid plans to use a new automated system powered by blockchain and other technologies to propel surveillance of its judges and police officers.
More DetailsMarketlend creates a digital currency to be backed by the Australian dollars to create a secondary market for corporate loans prompting a means through which assets can be tokenized over the blockchain.
More DetailsChainalysis has announced partnered with Wyoming’s Division of Banking to fight cybercrime, crypto laundering, crypto scams, sanctions violations, and more.
More DetailsHumanity Protocol has secured strategic investment from top VCs, advancing its mission to create a sybil-resistant digital identity layer for Web3.
More DetailsThe tightening regulations on cryptocurrency raise many concerns in the community, the DoJ’s new guidance around cryptocurrency enforcement has Ripple’s CEO concerned.
More DetailsBlockchain gaming startup N3TWORK Studios has secured $46 million in Series A funding led by venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners.
More DetailsEarly-stage venture capital Shima Capital will launch Shima Capital Fund I, the first fund to support emerging digital assets for web3 and crypto startups.
More DetailsRipple chief technical officer (CTO) David Schwartz disclosed that he previously had 40,000 Ether in his possession, but that he liquidated it in 2012.
More DetailsBitmedia makes it easier to advertise crypto projects through its crypto ad network with Bitcoin banners! Learn how to supercharge your crypto ads with Bitmedia today!
More DetailsToyota Leasing Thailand Co Ltd, the automotive leasing arm of Toyota Motor Thailand, has offered debentures through blockchain’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) in its 500 million baht or $16.4M market.
More DetailsCoinbase Derivatives Exchange (formerly FairX) is launching its first crypto derivatives product Nano Bitcoin futures (BIT) on June 27.
More DetailsMastercard released a report on May 4 that revealed that there is a growing demand for digital payments.
More DetailsThe Cardano Foundation has partnered with the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) in a bid to expand blockchain adoption and bring financial inclusion to the country of 59 million.
More DetailsLition, an enterprise blockchain has been integrated into the Microsoft Azure cloud marketplace to provide blockchain as a service (BaaS) solutions.
More DetailsDespite its momentary reach past the $0.30 mark last week, XRP’s price has since resumed its downward trend.
More DetailsThe United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed obligatory AML reporting requirements for crypto exchanges.
More DetailsThe PlusToken Ponzi scheme operators are using regulated KYC compliant exchanges to dump their cryptocurrency according to an updated report by investigative firm OXT Research.
More DetailsInflows into crypto investment products have been experiencing an uptick for six consecutive weeks, topping $500 million, according to a report by market insight provider CoinShares.
More DetailsThe gaming world is poised for change with blockchain's rise. Paradigm.xyz explores onchain gaming's vast potential and challenges in the broader landscape.
More DetailsBlur announced that it is releasing Blur Beta, a real-time trading platform for NFTs.
More DetailsSberbank expects digital assets trading to be rolled out to the bank’s customers later this year.
More DetailsRecently, a Bitcoin sex scam that has been running since 2015 accumulated fraudulent funds of approximately $115,000 before being detected.
More DetailsHuobi Token (HT) hit a record high of $29.54. What should we expect from the token in the upcoming days?
More DetailsThe Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will plan to launch a platform for legally trading cryptocurrencies in the country. It is currently waiting for the SEC and other regulatory agencies to issue relevant encryption trading guidelines.
More DetailsEthereum's circulating supply has been limited because 60% of it has remained stagnant for more than a year, according to EthHub co-founder Antony Sassano.
More DetailsNFT platform RTFKT Studios, which integrates reality into fashion and games, announced on its official Twitter account on December 13 that it has been successfully acquired by sports brand giant Nike.
More DetailsThe famous British luxury brand Burberry cooperated with Mythical Games to launch its first non-fungible token (NFT) series that provide players with the verification of ownership and real rights.
More DetailsKPMG has teamed up with Coin Metrics to enhance institutional adoption of blockchain and cryptoassets offering proprietary analytics, trusted data & insights.
More DetailsThe skills that are in demand follow programming and computer science as key elements, however, sales and marketing in the industry will also follow suit, to advertise and push awareness for the new developing tech shown alongside Blockchain on the in-demand list according to the job and professional networking site LinkedIn.
More DetailsThe Bank of Tanzania is actively introducing a CBDC to strengthen the domestic payment system.
More DetailsBinance.US will now open its digital assets marketplace to Florida citizens and cryptocurrency traders.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands has announced a partnership with Untamed Planet to develop and publish Untamed Metaverse, a game to help nature conservation efforts.
More DetailsThe explosion in popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) topped its sales to some $25 billion in 2021, data from market tracker DappRadar showed.
More DetailsBlockchain has an array of benefits that could solve some of the problems in the email marketing field. Eliminating spam and enhancing privacy are some of the major benefits of this technology.
More DetailsSpeaking at the University of Georgetown, Kenneth Blanco, FinCEN (The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Director, blasted the crypto firm by informing them that they are not exempted from the anti-money laundering laws.
More DetailsThe CEO of BitMEX announced it will launch its exchange token BMEX by the end of this year, citing that the present market conditions are not ideal enough.
More DetailsCircle launches 'Circle Research' to further technical innovation in crypto, blockchain, and Web3 through open-source research. The initiative's first contribution, Perimeter Protocol, sets a new standard for building on-chain credit markets. Circle releases the Perimeter white paper and public GitHub Repo to advance open protocol transacting with a focus on credit, catering to a wide range of credit scenarios.
More DetailsEthereum developers announced that they will be launching another testnet next week, dubbed Zinken, following the low participation rate on Spadina.
More DetailsAfrican development-focused platform CYF, or Community Yield Farming has developed a community-driven token solely for crypto traders in Africa.
More DetailsThe SEC has extended the timeline for its to disapprove or approve operations by the BSTX, a security token exchanged affiliated with Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO.
More DetailsAn Ethereum user has found himself paying $9,500 in transaction fees to send only $120 of Ether.
More DetailsInvest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (August 10) unveiled the Global Fast Track Programme, a business-driven programme within Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW), Asia's annual flagship fintech event,to help local and global fintech enterprises leverage Hong Kong's proven resilience and fintech opportunities to scale business and accelerate innovation.
More DetailsRecently, the cryptosphere has garnered plenty of media attention with bulls, bears, advocates, and cynics all indiscreetly butting heads.
More DetailsOn July 5, Koinx, a crypto tax platform focused on providing tax automation for crypto users, announced the completion of a $1.5 million seed round.
More DetailsEthereumPoW (ETHW), the splinter of the proof of work from the Ethereum blockchain, announced its plan to launch a hard-fork mechanism within 24 hours after the Merge.
More DetailsHow do we trade? Stick to the same plan as last Friday, buy BTC around $6,800 to $7,200 region and stay on the sidelines.
More DetailsChina’s WeBank is leading the global banking community in banking technology patents jumping ahead of US giants JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America with 632 filed patents in 2019.
More DetailsLooking ahead to Q2 2020, what are the top 5 blockchain market events to watch? This article provides a simple guide for you!
More DetailsThe Bank of Canada is in search of an economist with expertise in digital currencies and financial technologies to help advance its CBDC drive.
More DetailsMalta AIBC Summit 2020 will take place November 18th – 19th, 2020 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali. Positioned at the cutting edge of a very competitive industry, the event has evolved since 2018 into one of the world’s leading events for blockchain and emerging tech, operating on both a European and world stage. In 2019, Malta AIBC Summit welcomed over 12,000 attendees from over 80 countries, and in 2020 this favourite in the global emerging technology event calendar is set to continue growing.
More DetailsKuCoin Exchange has announced it will launch virtual offices in a visually stunning virtual reality skyscraper called Bloktopia.
More DetailsBlockstack is increasing its presence in Asia with the addition of its token Stacks (STX) to popular Asian-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin.
More DetailsCoinbase is suing the U.S. Treasury for listing Tornado Cash on the SDN List, arguing it violates digital privacy and regulatory authority in the cryptocurrency sector.
More DetailsAccording to a recent report by Guardia Civil, Spanish authorities arrested several individuals involved in illicit crypto-driven child porn activities. Within the Kiru criminal operation ring, a man was detained for abusing his stepdaughter and using her to generate content for an illegal child porn website. Digital payouts were then made to an offshore account.
More DetailsEnterprise software firm R3 recently entered into a strategic partnership with a Dubai-based fintech firm, Wethaq. The partnership aims to bring together a platform for issuing and trading Sukuk securities by utilizing R3 Corda’s blockchain.
More DetailsThe American commerce giant Walmart filed for a patent application for a drone communication system entitled “Cloning Drones Using Blockchain” in January 2019. The United States Patent and Trademark Office published the patent on August 1.
More DetailsBitcoin has fallen to its lowest level for a year and a half, trading around $25,344 at the time of writing, according to data from CoinGecko.
More DetailsThe German cabinet is expected to adopt a comprehensive blockchain strategy with the aim of digitally enhancing its economy. The strategy also consists of plans to tackle risky new technologies such as Libra, which German policymakers fear could become an alternative currency.
More DetailsHSBC and Wave facilitated a blockchain trade transaction for the shipment of milk powder from New Zealand dairy processor Fonterra to China’s Sichuan New Hope Trading.
More DetailsRipple's strategic handling of 240M XRP in December 2023 stabilized the market and may influence future cryptocurrency dynamics.
More DetailsThe Chinese government has released its first-ever blockchain application blueprint regarding government services in the country. According to Beijing’s blueprint, 140 government services applications are already on blockchain and are divided into three categories, including data sharing and exchange, business collaborative processing, and electronic certificate and certificate storage.
More DetailsChina’s banking industry for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will rely on digitization and financial technology to build a “new infrastructure” for the entire industry. Highly endorsed by the country’s president, Xi Jinping, blockchain technology has seen a surge in popularity in the past year.
More DetailsThe need of the hour to combat the pandemic is a potent vaccine which needs to be available in a short span of time, yet developed by following rigorous regulatory procedures and in a trustworthy manner. How can technologies like Blockchain help in such an accelerated vaccine development process?
More DetailsAlien Worlds has emerged as the leading blockchain game with nearly 11 million daily transactions undertaken by more than 700,000 monthly active users.
More Details“Digital assets are the future. We just need time to get there.”
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) dipped after Gary Gensler said that it was a challenge for the SEC to keep cryptocurrency markets free of fraud.
More DetailsThere has been a lack of innovation and digitization in the capital market systems, we sat down with Florian Spiegl, the Chief Operating Officer of FinFabrik in Hong Kong, to explore his journey from the traditional capital markets industry to the new modern digital space. FinFabrik, a start-up focused on bridging the gap between the traditional financial markets and the digitization of assets has come a long way helping institutions to digitize illiquid and alternative assets.
More DetailsStablecoins and the technology underlying them will be the building blocks of a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient global financial system according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
More DetailsAfter Bitcoin (BTC) hit the latest all-time high of $64,895 on April 16, it has been showing a downward trend, expanding its decline to its lowest level since March at $48,338.
More DetailsGlobal investment firm LDA Capital has committed $50 million to Lightnet Group, a blockchain financial technology startup to help in building out its infrastructure.
More DetailsBlockchain investment dropped 60% from a record 4.1 billion in 2018 to 1.6 billion this year, according to the findings of CB Insights reported on Bloomberg 18 July.
More DetailsMiglianico, an Italian town in the Abruzzo region, is famous for its wine production based on its expansive vineyards. The city is planning to establish a new blockchain breakthrough by being the first town in the country to incorporate distributed digital ledger technology for its waste management solutions.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin Rewards app GoSats has partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (also known as NPCI) to launch a new cash-back reward card in India.
More DetailsEthereum 2.0, which was recently renamed the consensus layer, continues to gain steam because 12,059,714 ETH has been staked in this deposit contract.
More DetailsThe FTX hack in November 2022 saw $477 million vanish, with the elusive thief later laundering assets through decentralized exchanges and cross-chain bridges like RenBridge and THORSwap. As the trial of FTX's CEO Sam Bankman-Fried commences, the thief, still unidentified, resumed moving the stolen assets, converting Ether to Bitcoin. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic sheds light on this crypto mystery, unraveling the blockchain trail and revealing the thief's laundering tactics.
More DetailsIndonesia's Pintu was backed by several investors who helped the cryptocurrency exchange raise $113 million in a Series B funding round, The Block reported.
More DetailsRed Cross is eyeing to use blockchain-backed “local currencies” to help revitalize poor communities and establish a thriving economy on the foundation of smooth trades. As a result, the Red Cross societies of Kenya, Norway, Denmark, will be partnering to steer this initiative.
More DetailsCathie Wood, a top wall street investor and founder and CEO of ARK Investment management firm, has cooperated with 21Shares to apply for the Bitcoin ETF-Ark21Shares ETF jointly.
More DetailsLongHash Ventures, Asia’s first Web3 Accelerator and one of Asia’s leading Web3 venture funds, today announces its partnership with Axelar, a cross-chain communication network for Web3, to launch the LongHashX Accelerator Cohort 10 Axelar Cohort.
More DetailsAfter Bitcoin fell below the previous support level of $60,103 yesterday, it plummeted from $60K to around $51K, incurring a loss of around $9,000 in just four hours and creating the largest reversal record since February.
More DetailsAccording to a report by ConsenSys, high yields gained from DeFi protocols running on the Ethereum blockchain may be problematic for ETH 2.0 in the long run.
More DetailsData science firm IntoTheBlock believes that Bitcoin has to breach the $37,000 level because it is a significant stumbling block on its journey towards $40,000.
More Details2020 has been a big year for Ripple. Here is a sneak peek of the firm's accomplishments and mishaps of 2020.
More DetailsThe price of one tiny cryptocurrency, coincidently named Omicron (OMIC) after the fast-spreading Covid-19 variant, has soared to an all-time high.
More DetailsCoinbase has enlisted four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council, including former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, Counterterrorism Advisor Frances Townsend, and strategist David Urban.
More DetailsRiddle&Code, one of Austria’s fastest-growing startups, has established a new path of digitalization for industrial companies with its evolved purpose - onboarding industries to Web3. For many industrial companies it is challenging to transition into the new standards and find their way in the Web3 universe, often delaying entry into new potential business models. With this new technology from Riddle&Code, it is possible to tokenize industrial machines, create new crowdfunding opportunities, and provide trusted data.
More DetailsPrimex Finance, the first-ever cross-chain prime brokerage protocol, launches the Primex Beta on the Ethereum Goerli testnet. The Beta version allows users to experiment with the protocol’s cross-DEX spot margin trading. With the Beta launch, Primex also introduces the new Referral Program for early users, offering benefits to early registrants and referral-based rewards.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Bullish.com has joined other crypto companies in making layoffs to tackle the massive market downturn.
More DetailsFantasy-themed TV series "Game of Thrones" launched its NFT through the US fashion play giant Funko, which will be released on October 4 on the NFT platform Droppp.
More DetailsRipple (XRP) prices have risen by more than 2% in the past 24 hours on CoinGecko, kickstarting the week with a bang.
More DetailsStarCard Sports Games (SCSG), the creator of New World Football Alliance, a play-to-earn football (soccer) video game marrying blockchain with social impact and environmental initiatives, announced today the launch of their Legends platform. This is a series of real-world and in-game partnerships between SCSG and some of the most iconic names in football history, including Ashley Cole and Roberto Carlos. These partnerships will be reflected in StarCard Sports Games’ new title, “New World Football Alliance,” as well as through the creation of NFTs and the curation of real-world events around the globe.
More DetailsBinance is liquidating its remaining FTT holdings, according to the crypto exchange CEO Changpeng "CZ".
More DetailsNew York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams, a cryptocurrency proponent, made a landmark statement saying that he will take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin when he takes over City Hall in January.
More DetailsCoinbase's Q3 financial data revealed that the total net income and the earnings per share owned by shareholders were lower than what analysts had expected.
More DetailsGoogle's parent company Alphabet has become the top investor in the blockchain industry, according to a research report released by the blockchain market intelligence agency Blockdata.
More DetailsEuropean entertainment video-on-demand platform CHILI has announced a partnership with blockchain fintech firm Coinbar to accept Bitcoin, XRP, DigitalBits and Tether for purchases.
More DetailsA Nevada woman has been charged with a murder attempt in which she paid a hitman Bitcoin in exchange for killing off her ex-husband.
More DetailsNigel Green, CEO, and founder of financial consultancy firm deVere Group, addressed Bitcoin’s bullish traction on the crypto market and boldly stated on his Twitter platform that the cryptocurrency was potentially going to “knock gold from its long-held position” of being a safe-haven asset.
More DetailsCardano’s ADA has become the third largest crypto asset by market cap.
More DetailsUnion Bank of the Philippines plans to choose Metaco and IBM to enhance cryptocurrency trading and custody services, taking advantage of the Asian country's rapid adoption of digital tokens.
More DetailsThe FinTech Association of Hong Kong has elected Benjamin Quinlan as Chairman to lead it through the next chapter of its mission to foster the FinTech ecosystem in Hong Kong and Asia.
More DetailsFinancial tycoon, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), said it is making a "strategic investment" in San Francisco-based blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs, aiming at expanding the crypto business.
More DetailsPaystand said Yaydoo reinforces its strategic tools, local operations, and an unmatched presence in many of the attractive markets overseas.
More DetailsPrivate equity firm Thoma Bravo has contributed $70 million in funding to Blockchain-based intelligence company TRM Labs’s series B funding round, totalling the amount raised to $130 million.
More DetailsWith escalating covid19 cases in some US states (esp Florida, Texas, California and etc - it's very hard to ignore that when the cases keep rising), Oil now back to below $40, lack of any macro news tonight and some technical exhaustion signs on equity indices, I think US stocks will trade weak tonight; and I think there is a likelihood that S&P will likely close near the BIG 3k level.
More DetailsXinhua reports that there is a 40% decline in Chinese investment and financial deals within blockchain technology
More DetailsAvalanche Foundation has announced it will grant a $4 million incentive in AVAX tokens for the growth of the decentralized trading platform GMX.
More DetailsBTCS Inc. is a publicly-traded cryptocurrency and blockchain company that recently surpassed the $1 million milestone in crypto assets under management (AUM). The landmark achievement comes after crypto prices recovered from the mid-March slump (Black Thursday). Reports indicate that Bitcoin-focused crypto hedge funds are outperforming their more-traditional counterparts. BTCS plans to pursue a measured approach to diversifying its current cryptocurrency holdings. BTCS shares are up more than 215% year-to-date.
More DetailsThe Brazilian branches of Burger King, an American premium fast food service company, officially announced yesterday that it will accept Dogecoin as a payment method for the purchase of a dog snack called "Dogpper".
More DetailsEthereum head, Péter Szilágyi, expressed frustration over his alma mater's lack of interest in blockchain technology, contrasting with global demand for blockchain education driven by major corporations and student interests.
More DetailsBlock shares closed down more than 8% as it marked a 52-week low on Wednesday.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange giant Binance alleged that a dusting attack had been launched on Litecoin (LTC). Being the fourth-largest altcoin, this had gained substantial attention amongst cryptocurrency proponents.
More DetailsFood industry leader Oscar Mayer owned by the American food company Kraft Heinz officially tweeted that DogeArmy has pushed the price of its Hot Doge Wieners to $15,001.00.
More DetailsVitalik Buterin, having recently attended DevCon 5 held in Osaka Japan, visited Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex, at an Ethereum Meetup hosted by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong along with the Fintech Association of Hong Kong.
More DetailsUSD coin issuer and digital financial technology firm, Circle, is now set to expand its Euro Coin and its cross-chain transfer protocol to the Solana ecosystem in the first half of 2023.
More DetailsWith just a week and a half to go before Ethereum 2.0’s launch, the number of staked Ether (ETH) have been growing slowly, recently just topping 100,000.
More DetailsU.S. House of Representatives is drafting a new bill to impose a two-year ban on issuing new algorithmic stablecoins similar to TerraUSD (UST), according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsDLive has partnered with Theta Network to offer decentralized video streaming to users.
More DetailsAnthony "Pomp" Pompliano, the co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital and host of the Pomp podcast show, disclosed that 80% of his wealth was allocated to Bitcoin.
More DetailsDeloitte is actively seeking individuals with cryptocurrency expertise, with over 300 job openings in the United States, including positions such as Blockchain & Digital Assets Manager and Tax Manager, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency. The firm signals its continued support and interest in Web3 and crypto.
More DetailsGemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss believes that the next Bitcoin bull run coming up will be "dramatically different,” due to the innovative financial resources that crypto investors have access to nowadays and to the current economic infrastructure.
More DetailsEthereum’s price on the crypto market underwent a lot of fluctuations in the span of 15 minutes yesterday, causing quite a stir in the crypto community.
More DetailsDelegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) blockchain Accumulate has released its official governance documents. These detail the network’s constitution, its list of stakeholders, and the various rules and policies that govern both the protocol and the community. They also outline the primary role that the ACME token will play in the protocol’s development.
More DetailsReligion, technology, blockchain, and AI. Deep, far-reaching concepts come together in mysterious and fascinating ways to form the basis of new religious and faith movements.
More DetailsBlockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said that there was a 30% increase in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime last year from 2020.
More DetailsBitcoin's average coin dormancy has been going through the roof based on the current consolidating market.
More DetailsGemini announced that it has acquired BITRIA to provide a digital asset ecosystem for wealth management institutional asset managers.
More DetailsNAB will introduce an Ether-based Australian dollar-pegged stablecoin. Reports say the AUDN stablecoin streamlines cross-border transfers and carbon credit trading.
More DetailsThe social networking giant meta, previously known as Facebook, said on Wednesday that it would withdraw its policy of banning most cryptocurrencies from advertising on its social platforms.
More DetailsIn this second part, we discuss SingularityNET recent projects and collaborations with Toda Network, PICC Services and PayPal.
More DetailsA cybercriminal ring operation has been inciting Facebook users to employ Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in exchange for drugs. This investigative report from the UK depicts the strategic techniques used to track down the unknown villains operating behind this devious scheme.
More DetailsInternet of Things (IoT) is now influencing our day-to-day lives. Today, blockchain has emerged as the probable solution for creating more secure IoT systems. With delegation in place, computation and storage needs can be spread across millions of IoT devices. Thus, the use of blockchain in IoT is benefiting the IoT devices to proficiently scale up. Also, assimilating the blockchain in IoT devices can cut the costs of managing and installing servers for an IoT network.
More DetailsPolkadot could be one of the most carefully crafted blockchain projects to date, allowing for better coordination and communication between blockchains.
More DetailsFTX took over bankrupt crypto brokerage Voyager Digital Ltd.'s assets after winning an auction with a bid of about $50 million, the information was shared by people familiar with the matter.
More DetailsOnline Chinese-language press Initium media announced the digital media platform had accepted cryptocurrencies to pay for membership subscriptions.
More DetailsCrypto firm Voyager Digital Holdings Inc. is set to return $270 million in customer cash, the Wall Street Journal reported.
More DetailsGoogle's venture into the blockchain and related technologies is beginning to shape a new formation of a dedicated group under an engineering vice president.
More DetailsCoop Records, a Web3 music-focused platform founded by NFT song collector Cooper Turley, has raised $10 million, according to Billboard.
More DetailsIran has given power plants the green-light to undertake Bitcoin mining on a large scale as this will spur economic growth from the revenue generated. Nevertheless, interested parties must adhere to various regulations like not using subsidized fuel to extract Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
More Details1inch, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, today announced that 1inch Network aggregated liquidity of MDEX on Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
More DetailsThe aim of the new blockchain-enabled pilot has been identified as being present across offline moments when consumers make their decisions on food delivery.
More DetailsAs the growing adoption of blockchain technology approaches the mainstream enterprises, the insurance giant, Allianz has also entered the blockchain sector.
More DetailsChina's Guangzhou became the first city to launch a pilot function of a digital RMB payment code to pay for bus rides.
More DetailsThe HKMA has initiated Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot program, focusing on the tokenization and programmability of digital currency.
More DetailsIn a bid to keep up with global trends in the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency, South Korea launches a 6-man panel to review regulatory issues
More DetailsThe Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is making a targeted move to integrate blockchain technology in a bid to drive efficiency in some of its international financial operations.
More DetailsWith Bitcoin rising to new heights, the cryptocurrency’s sustained price rally on the markets may be indicative of what may be in store for it next year.
More DetailsEthereum founder, Vitalik Buterin considers competing with Google Play and Apple's App stores dominance.
More DetailsTowards the end of 2017, the cryptocurrency market was in a state of delirium. Bitcoin set record price after record price and reached a peak of around $20,000 USD per token. During this market frenzy, a huge issue long-suspected by educated developers was finally revealed—the bitcoin network had become overloaded and was running against the limits of its capacity, unable to scale beyond seven transactions per second.
More DetailsOneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of the Innovation Laboratory of Carbon Emission Governance Blockchain and Energy Technology (the “Dual Carbon (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality) Innovation Laboratory”).
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a partnership with Italian football team S.S. Lazio for an NFT ticketing solution, a new feature that will help Lazio fans to enjoy new digital tickets with non-fungible tokens in an easy and fair while more reliable way.
More DetailsWords like Bitcoin and Oil Market seem to have no correlation between them. However, given the kind of small world we are living in, there's more than meets the eye. Check out this article which explains the perfect correlation between Bitcoin and Oil Market and why energy experts are keeping a close watch on the crypto market.
More DetailsThe Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is an investment vehicle that is designed to enable investors to trade Bitcoin shares without actually owning BTC.
More DetailsThe hack on Wednesday was executed after a flaw was exploited to suck out cryptocurrencies from 8,000 crypto wallets where owners stored their funds, the Solana Foundation announced.
More DetailsBain Capital Ventures’ crypto fund is designed to accelerate the growth of the crypto economy by backing firms and projects that serve users’ needs.
More DetailsThe production growth is attributed to Riot Blockchain’s continued investment resources in its plants and advanced mining chips.
More DetailsThe blockchain-based financial platform, Fusion Network has announced a compromised wallet on Sept. 28. The Fusion swap wallet compromise resulted in a theft of 10 million native FSN tokens.
More DetailsIoT and Blockchain are two disruptive technologies leveraged for numerous technological innovations across multiple industries, but how do they complement each other?
More DetailsCrowd sentiment towards BTC has been on an upward trajectory because more traders have become optimistic about this crypto asset scaling the heights.
More DetailsThailand's crypto regulation is under scrutiny as the government plans to amend rules governing digital assets.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative has launched a unique proof of concept to track greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.
More DetailsThe European Investment Bank (EIB) intends to deploy blockchain technology for selling bonds.
More DetailsCardano’s Shelley hard fork has crossed the threshold of no return, where the system will automatically upgrade at the end of the current epoch, on July 29. IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson announced in a live stream on YouTube: “The hard fork is a go, and we’re marching towards it. The Shelley era will begin on Wednesday.”
More DetailsChinese tech giant Tencent has revealed that it has been granted a patent for person-seeking notices by using blockchain technology. Its purpose is to boost the search for missing person efficiency.
More DetailsSmart Token Labs, a Web3 open source software development company, today announced the launch of its newest product, Brand Connector. The first-of-its-kind solution enables any website to recognize and interact with any NFT collection, derivative, or coin. With Brand Connector, Web2 brands can customize content, rewards, and offers by integrating NFTs into their website or loyalty programs.
More DetailsA nearly week-long premiere virtual event will feature industry leaders discussing the most exciting use cases of blockchain application in fintech, healthtech, investment banking, supply chain etc., as well as strengthen links between China’s own Greater Bay Area and other countries.
More DetailsInvestment Bank JPMorgan through research by its strategists has discovered that older generation investors favor gold while younger generations embrace Bitcoin and tech-based assets
More DetailsThe US Department of Justice has filed a suit against North Korean state-sponsored cyber hackers for allegedly perpetrating two major cryptocurrency heists.
More DetailsMore than ten years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin. The aim was to come up with a financial system that included no third-party intermediaries and that’s owned by everyone and no one. Another reason behind Bitcoin’s creation, however, was anonymously transferring funds.
More DetailsBinance Exchange has announced it has tapped the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).
More DetailsOne of the major investment topics of 2021 was the alternative blockchain networks as big investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and taking a leap into Ethereum.
More DetailsThe Edit LDN, a global sneaker marketplace based in London, has entered the metaverse by developing a premium store to drive its innovation a notch higher.
More DetailsRipple Labs Inc, the blockchain company behind the Ripple (XRP) coin has declared its intentions to eliminate all of its carbon footprint by 2030.
More DetailsCrypto marketplace WonderFi has completed the $30 million acquisition of Canadian crypto trading platform Coinberry. The acquisition was closed after being admitted to trading on the Tronto Stock Exchange last week.
More DetailsBlockchain analytics picked up an unusual Ripple transfer of 40 million XRP.
More DetailsElon Musk tweeted, saying that he will eat a happy meal on television if McDonald's accepts Dogecoin.
More DetailsThe growth of the current blockchain sector is being hampered by the lack of enough structural expertise.
More DetailsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a consultation paper proposing a new set of regulations that may stiffen the emergence and activities of crypto industries in the country. Despite the proactive strides of the MAS towards the development of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the apex bank is set to reinforce its regulations on digital currencies.
More DetailsThailand's biggest shopping centre developer, Central Retail Corp, is planning to introduce a digital currency among employees.
More DetailsIt’s no secret that today’s world is largely shaped by social media. We post photos of our vacations on Instagram, keep in touch with family on Facebook, and express our public opinions on Twitter or Reddit.
More DetailsPancakeSwap V4 debuts with a substantial $3M CAKE token airdrop, introducing innovative features and significant gas cost reductions for its users.
More DetailsTether CTO Paolo Ardoino announced last Friday, that a group of Chinese traders had mistakenly sent their funds to Swerve, a clone of Curve Finance.
More DetailsOn September 16, Binance announced on its official Twitter that it has cooperated with Ukrainian food chain retailer VARUS to launch cryptocurrency payments.
More DetailsBTCS, a digital asset blockchain technology-focused company, recently closed an institutional investor-backed $9.5 million financing comprised of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock and common stock warrants to purchase up to 7,125,000 shares of common stock at a combined purchase price of $1.00 per share in a registered direct offering.
More DetailsTrading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. Hope you find it helpful.
More DetailsPoloniex, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, announces that it fully supports the Ethereum Merge with listing of two potential forked ETH tokens: ETHS & ETHW, with commencement date of trading on August 8.
More DetailsUniversity Hospitals, an American doctors’ network and medical delivery organization has partnered with Axuall, a verification company, to explore blockchain technology in an extensive, nation-wide, medical-related project. As Crains Cleveland reported, the effort will research blockchain technology and its deployment in mechanisms affecting timely healthcare delivery to patients, specifically the creation of workflows and dispatch times. The joint project hopes to reduce the time it takes to connect qualified medical personnel with the growing demand from patients.
More DetailsTime Magazine made an announcement via Twitter that it will start accepting ApeCoin in the coming weeks.
More DetailsThe National Football League (NFL) New England Patriots, and New England Revolution have chosen blockchain infrastructure company Chain as their official blockchain and Web3 sponsor, and said the partnership will go into effect.
More DetailsThis collaboration between Polygon and OCEEF aims to offer interactive experiences to facilitate ocean conservation actions.
More DetailsSocial media giant, Twitter has revamped its security measures for high profile accounts ahead of the U.S. November Presidential Elections.
More DetailsThe new funding for Unstoppable Domains, which builds digital identity markers as NFTs, now has a valuation of $1 billion.
More DetailsCoinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, announced that it will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on February 24, 2022, EST. Wall Street analysts expect a brief winter in the cryptocurrency market due to the Crisis in Russia and Ukraine.
More DetailsCryptocurrency-driven Charity organization Elongate announced Friday to donate $25,000 to Malala Fund as seed funding.
More DetailsSingapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has tied with Cabital, allowing users to buy cryptos by using EUR and GBP and enjoy a lower cost.
More DetailsAfter the German commercial bank (Commerzbank) earlier this year applied for license encryption, if they are licensed, will become the country's first major bank to provide encryption currency.
More DetailsLidoDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind Lido, is considering staking or selling its $30 million ETH treasury to meet unexpected market swings.
More DetailsInery, a decentralized data system, announces the official listing of its token on Huobi Exchange is set to go live on September 28, 2022. Huobi Exchange is one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, supporting over 1000 trading pairs and more than 600 cryptocurrencies. Inery takes a different approach to decentralizing data and data management for both Web2 and Web3 companies while streamlining the shift to the decentralized web.
More DetailsThe leaders of six major central banks are scheduled to meet in mid-April to conceptualize on creating their own digital currencies as they can be instrumental in substituting the digital yuan or Facebook’s Libra.
More DetailsStarknet v0.13.1 upgrades Ethereum data storage costs, offers lower transaction fees, and improves stability and user experience, potentially boosting adoption and advancing Starknet's evolution.
More DetailsTo offer lifelong financial and career development to French-speaking Africans, leading crypto exchange Binance is offering blockchain education in Cameroon and Francophone Africa.
More DetailsAlmost everybody that uses the internet knows about Bitcoin trading. And, the Bitcoin market doesn't seem like it will slow down any time soon. So, if you're yet to venture into Bitcoin trading, you need to consider making a move.
More DetailsNifty, a centralized USD-based exchange for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has announced that the Nifty Gateway 2.0 upgrade is live as of March 17.
More DetailsThe Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Turkish Government announced its plan for a national blockchain infrastructure used in public administration on Sept. 18 in Ankara.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Hex Trust raised $88 million in Series B funding led by Animoca Brands and Liberty City Ventures, following which, it saw its valuation rise to $300 million.
More DetailsImmutable progresses towards the Mainnet launch of its zkEVM, underpinned by a series of strategic milestones and a growing gaming ecosystem. The journey encompasses a testnet launch, re-genesis, the imminent mainnet release, and future dedicated app chains and prover integration, setting the stage for a robust gaming arena on the Ethereum blockchain.
More DetailsAmazing times ahead for travelers in Norway as Norwegian Airline, one of the largest in Europe is set to accept the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payments for flight booking.
More DetailsA non-fungible token (NFT) is a digital asset whose ownership is blockchain-based, and its value is pegged on its uniqueness. Some of the most common use-cases of NFTs include event tickets, game items, digital collectibles, software licensing, digital certificates, in-game props, authentication certificates, and domain names.
More DetailsAddiction is an ugly word, but it's an unfortunate reality for many people. Crypto has brought about a new type of addiction. This is an introspective look at what crypto addiction looks like, and advice on where to find help.
More DetailsStockholm headquartered blockchain technology company ChromaWay announced today that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with COMUNITYmade to co-design and develop supply chain solutions that leverage decentralized Web3 technologies to strengthen product-provenance and transparency, empower designers, and bring high-quality fashion to market faster.
More DetailsThe Avalanche Foundation has established an eligibility framework for purchasing meme coins, focusing on stability, security, and community engagement. This move aims to support projects that add value to the Avalanche ecosystem.
More DetailsCelo, a mobile phone-focused blockchain platform, launched the Celo Web3 Africa Fund with the goal of supporting 250 projects in the development of African projects.
More DetailsOne of the top client teams staking on Ethereum 2.0 testnet announced that the crash that recently occurred was a learning experience and was salvaged.
More DetailsOptimism introduces major updates to Fault Proofs, affecting withdrawal processes for bridges and exchanges on OP Mainnet and OP Sepolia.
More DetailsFormer FTX executives, Can Sun, are launching Backpack Exchange in Dubai, aiming to raise $100 million for customer fund security and advanced technology.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and Bank Indonesia under the Indonesian G20 Presidency announced the winners of their jointly organized G20 TechSprint competition last week during a live award ceremony in Jakarta. This third edition of the TechSprint aims to catalyze the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC). Twenty-one finalists from more than 100 applicants worldwide developed and submitted innovative best-in-class CBDC solutions.
More DetailsBitcoin miner Marathon has announced the completion of a deal with Applied Blockchain to secure at least 200 megawatts of energy capacity.
More DetailsOn-chain crypto data analytics recently picked up a Bitcoin transaction worth more than $1 billion.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price hit its peak of around $20,000 at the end of 2017, but over the last two years it has been trading at around half that value. Along with Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies that take their cue from the success of the pioneer crypto, have also not achieved anything close to their values at the end of the 2017 ICO rush. But times are changing and according to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and early investor in Coinbase believes the crypto winter is thawing and asserts that we are on the cusp of a ‘crypto spring’.
More DetailsThe teams of AB InBev, IECISA and Rewire were the winners of the Global Blockchain Challenge, thanks to their innovative blockchain-based solutions that excelled for their technical, business and legal development, scalability and social impact.
More DetailsThe September issue of the Blockchain Transparency Institute’s market surveillance report, verifying that the cryptocurrency exchange volumes of Kraken and Coinbase are the cleanest in the industry.
More DetailsIan Scarffe's extensive investment experience globally has won him a spot at HashBrownSwap (HBS) as a blockchain and cryptocurrency advisor.
More DetailsFormer Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Christopher Giancarlo slammed handlers of the economy for taking a back seat in financial innovation related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe evolving and promising blockchain applications are emerging in parallel to technological advancements, enhancing customer experience and utilizing digital assets.
More DetailsThe French cybersecurity firm Nigma Conseil and the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) have announced a partnership aimed to create a new blockchain forensics instrument.
More DetailsChina's largest e-commerce website, Taobao, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, exhibited artworks in the form of NFT for the first time in the recent Shanghai Taobao Maker Festival.
More DetailsCoin98 has launched a decentralized app store on NEAR's Blockchain Operating System, providing seamless access to top L2 and DeFi protocols for over 7 million users.
More DetailsFrench fintech giants, Ingenico and Worldline are merging in a deal worth €7.8 billion to create the fourth largest company in the global financial technologies sector.
More DetailsErnesto Vila, CEO of Consol Freight, presented at the November 2019 Malta AI and Blockchain Summit where he was tasked with commenting on the statup investor landscape and questioned if the blockchain sector was different from traditional tech.
More DetailsThe market of the Metaverse could triple China's online gaming market from $44 billion to $131 billion, according to a recent research report by JPMorgan Chase (JPM).
More DetailsCoinFund is cryptonative investment company. The firm has established a $300 million crypto fund that targets web3 startups.
More DetailsThe Indian crypto community was upset that the budget did not address crypto, hoping for a 30% tax decrease.
More DetailsA paradigm shift is being witnessed in Middle East nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), because the region’s interests are changing from oil to crypto and metaverse.
More DetailsRejection of Conditional Proposal from HKEX
More DetailsTo stimulate more secure, efficient, and sustainable government processes, India’s Telangana State has joined hands with CasperLabs to revamp operations using blockchain technology.
More DetailsAccording to Russia's TASS news agency, Bank of Russia Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin signalled that private cryptocurrencies may soon go out of existence in the financial markets.
More DetailsAccording to data from digital asset manager CoinShares on Monday, cryptocurrency products and funds posted record inflows in the first 11 months of 2021.
More DetailsWith Ethereum's plans to launch its 2.0 protocol network, the open-source platform has also decided to tweak its blockchain project to perfection by calling all hackers and challenging them to break into two Ethereum 2.0 attack networks.
More DetailsA conscientious look over the last few centuries would reveal that the brief history of the United States is riddled with national credit defaults. In all these instances, the people and the businesses relying on the fiscal value agreements they had made with the Central credit agency found their trust hopelessly misplaced. How can blockchain be leveraged to break the cycle of U.S. National Credit Default?
More DetailsToday, Team Finest is pleased to announce the organization has renewed its collaboration with Tezos Israel to build their first NFT on the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain. This one-year renewal of the contract will make history as Team Finest becomes the first eSports club in Israel to produce NFTs for its fans.
More DetailsMilind Balaji – senior supply chain manager at Georgia-Pacific LLC identified that supply chain professionals are currently facing tremendous difficulties when it comes to tracking and tracing supply chains, which are increasingly more complex and marred with global opaque setup. Even with IoT devices, tracking and traceability of goods are not easy. Milind Balaji gives a hint of the role of blockchain as fundamental in enabling greater functionality of IoT in the supply chain.
More DetailsAmerican financial services provider, Capital International Group, acquires 12.2% of the shares in MicroStrategy, leaping over the third-largest shareholder in the company.
More DetailsAustralia-leading digital retail finance and payments company Zip Co Ltd is considering adding cryptocurrency trading options for customers.
More DetailsEthereum's latest software update may have caught the Securities and Exchange Commission chair's attention to categorize the second-largest crypto as a security.
More DetailsEthereum miner addresses have continued to grow and are now at a 4-year high according to on-chain data
More DetailsRipple, compared to SWIFT payments network, may be a cheaper, more transparent, and more secure alternative for the future of payments and online banking.
More DetailsFour banks (JPMorgan, Citibank, BNP Paribas, and Actinver) go live on CLS blockchain bilateral payments netting platform.
More DetailsOne of China’s four largest banks, China Construction Bank (CCB) has officially released the second version of its blockchain platform for trade finance, reaching 360 billion yuan ($50 billion) in cumulative transaction volume. CCB announced the release of “BCTrade 2.0,” focusing on digitizing trade and financial services between 54 domestic and overseas CCB branches and 40 external organizations. Reported by Xinhua news, these organizations include state-owned banks and foreign banks.
More DetailsHainan, a southern island province of China, is developing a blockchain-enabled points reward program aimed at promoting tourism in the region.
More DetailsHuobi Global has partnered with AstroPay to provide fiat-to-crypto payment services for cryptocurrency exchange users in Latin America.
More DetailsRounding off our exclusive interviews for the 2019 Belt and Road Summit, jointly organized by the HKTDC and the HKSAR Government, we share insights from delegates from Iran, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan
More DetailsCyber Science is an IEEE sponsored event, in partnership with the Dublin City University, Ireland. The event comprises four joint and co-located internationally refereed conferences, namely: Cyber Situational Awareness (CyberSA), Social Media, Cyber Security and Cyber Incident.
More DetailsOKX, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today upgraded its OKX Wallet to become the first Web3 wallet to utilize leading-edge multi-party computation (MPC) technology in combination with its support of an industry-best 37 blockchains.
More DetailsFormer federal prosecutor Katie Haun’s crypto venture capital fund has raised $1.5 billion to invest in crypto-related startups.
More DetailsAs cryptocurrencies enter into a new year after experiencing new highs last year, new changes await, among which regulation is top of the list.
More DetailsThe announcement gives KuCoin's 25 million global users the opportunity to participate in AirDAO's up-and-coming DeFi ecosystem, boosting its rapidly growing international community and marking another exciting exchange listing for AirDAO. KuCoin is running a Net Holding competition as part of the events surrounding the listing, with $30,000 in $AMB tokens up for grabs for participants. Also, KuCoin will launch a Twitter airdrop and a participation reward campaign to promote the listing.
More DetailsSouth China Morning Post's Report shows Chinese firms are growing in the adoption and integration of blockchain technology
More DetailsViralCoin, an emerging cryptocurrency project centered around subscription payments and price stability, has a novel vision of success during this bear market. James McLendon, ViralCoin’s Founder, explained that the ViralVault contract utilizes on-chain arbitrage to keep the price relatively stable, regardless of crypto market conditions. “If the VIRAL price increases too high, then the ViralVault mints additional VIRAL and transfers the newly-minted VIRAL into the liquidity pool. Similarly, VIRAL price decreases too low, then the ViralVault purchases the excess VIRAL and burns such amount to rebalance the price.”
More DetailsThe aerospace industry moves millions of people and billions worth of assets every single day. Yet, the industry's sheer complexity is its own worst enemy. Can blockchain technology become the savior?
More DetailsThe Chinese government issued a new “Beijing Action Plan” aiming to accelerate the inclusion of new emerging technologies in the country’s economy. China aims to leverage new technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, industrial internet, blockchain, big data, and others to promote the steady growth of Beijing’s economy post-pandemic.
More DetailsThe NFT hype has been escalating and many artists and celebrities have capitalized on the trend to produce a NFT of their own.
More DetailsOn Oct. 3, New York-based digital investment group NYDIG raised $720 million for its institutional bitcoin fund, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
More DetailsThe role of e-money is on the rise and continues to challenge bank deposits and cash. The recent partnership between Fintech Firm Monerium and Algorand Blockchain company presents a whole picture of the relevance of e-money as a more convenient means of payments and financial transactions.
More DetailsYuga Labs is a Web3 company that seeks to push the crypto and NFT platforms forward. Yuga recently appointed Spencer Tucker as the Chief officer in charge of the gaming and the Otherside metaverse project
More DetailsWhatsapp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform has been engaging in preliminary talks with multiple Fintech establishments to launch digital payments in Indonesia.
More DetailsCrypto asset custodian Hex trust announced Tuesday has obtained a CMS license from the Singapore regulator- the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to a Bloomberg report.
More DetailsCoinbase has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the Asian market. The license will enable Coinbase to offer digital payment token services to both individual and institutional clients in Singapore. This move aligns with the company's strategy to tap into Singapore's growing crypto and Web3 ecosystem.
More DetailsWith the widespread of blockchain technology used in different industries in the past decade, Sean Jong from K-Tune in Korea explains how blockchain can address the current pain points in the traditional music industry. He also explains the role of blockchain in royalty distribution and copyright infringement!
More DetailsIn Australia, a New South Wales (NSW) court has allowed a cryptocurrency exchange account to be used as a collateral bond for legal costs.
More DetailsFTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Saturday took to Twitter to break down the reason behind Zuckerberg rebranding his company Facebook to Meta and his intent to pump $10 billion every year into Meta.
More DetailsThe Helium Foundation says a bug in Binance’s accounting system caused users to mistakenly receive around $20 million worth of HNT token.
More DetailsAlipay, one of the most popular digital payment systems under China’s Alibaba group, officially stated that it would be banning all payment transactions related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin has announced a partnership with 1inch DeFi data aggregator to bring native token swap functionality to its in-house wallet.
More DetailsCryptocurrency trading platform eToro has established a $20 million NFT fund to buy NFTs and support NFT creators and brands, according to CNBC.
More DetailsBlockchain solutions provider Jelurida has partnered with AR firm Aumenta Solutions to create a blockchain-based maintenance system for ports, aimed at increasing the traceability of maintenance operations. The system combines blockchain certification and AR, allowing workers to access real-time digital information. Jelurida and Aumenta Solutions are targeting the global port infrastructure market with the technology.
More DetailsThe Co-founder of Polygon Sandeep Nailwal has disproved one of the most harmful myths propagated by fervent blockchain skeptics: the Web3 revolution is not solely intended to address "new" problems
More DetailsThe Montreux Jazz Festival today launched its second series of NFTs as part of its partnership with OneOf. Built on the energy efficient Tezos blockchain, the ‘Diamond Seated Package’ NFTs unlock exclusive hospitality offers during the 56th edition of the Festival for concerts including Diana Ross, Björk and John Legend. The artwork was created by New York artist Alex Alpert.
More DetailsJoseph Lubin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has asserted that Facebook should not spearhead the Libra project based on the concerns raised about its reputation.
More DetailsCompass Mining said that the Bitcoin mining company is cutting salaries, spending and 15% of its team.
More DetailsThe dating scene, as it exists today, is a minefield. Fake profiles, catfishing, scammers, and just plain old rudeness puts many people off the very act of dating. But a relatively recent newcomer into the tech field might just be the solution to the inherent problems of today's dating environment. Can blockchain technology dating's best friend?
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has highlighted Blockchain as a driver of sustainable digital finance for a low-carbon economy
More DetailsMeta has announced that social media giant Instagram will be introducing an NFTs marketplace that will run with the support of Polygon.
More DetailsDr. Chris Kirubi continues fighting against Bitcoin scams using his name as an endorsement.
More DetailsBlockchain infrastructure protocol Coinbase Cloud launches Solana Archive Node to help developers build better products and services on Solana.
More DetailsDue to the coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown situation in Italy, an Italian Bank, Banca Sella has launched Bitcoin trading services for its 1.2 million customers of Hype mobile banking platform.
More DetailsOn-chain data analytics have reported that KuCoin hackers have been on the move lately, as a total of $3.5 million of stolen funds were transferred.
More DetailsItaly’s Ministry of Economic Development is planning to provide up to $46 million in subsidies for blockchain and AI industries.
More DetailsStockholm and NFT-based soccer startup, GOALS, has raised $15 million as seed funds from venture capital firms and angel investors.
More DetailsCredit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Arab Bank Switzerland, and others invested $65 million in digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus.
More DetailsAccording to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, as of July 2022, nearly 100 central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are in the research or development stage around the world.
More DetailsThe 5th Blockchain Life 2020 returns to Moscow on April 22-23 at the unique media venue Music Media Dome. The international forum annually gathers over 5000 participants from 70 countries, proving to be one of the biggest events on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining in the world.
More DetailsThe current Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, said that investing in cryptocurrencies to avoid inflation is an act of irresponsible leadership.
More DetailsPayment giant Visa has filed two trademark applications to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concerning cryptocurrency wallets, NFTs, and the Metaverse.
More DetailsBlockchain network Cronos announced a partnership with blockchain data platform Chainalysis.
More DetailsAfter failing to outbid billionaire Ken Griffin in auction for a copy of the US Constitution, the decentralized autonomous organisation ConstitutionDAO is planning to shut down after refunding the money it raised.
More DetailsSEMPSA JP, the leading Spanish Good Delivery precious metals refinery, has partnered with Aurus to offer digital tokens backed by gold and silver to its network of bullion dealers. Five precious metals dealers working with SEMPSA JP are selling tGOLD and tSILVER tokens to the broader retail market via their e-commerce stores. The refinery has tokenized an initial allotment of 3 kgs. of gold and 25 kgs. of silver bullions using the Aurus blockchain protocol.
More DetailsA global leader in the technology and blockchain industry, Maxonrow is thrilled to be hosting the first-ever MAXathon. This digital hackathon will challenge participants to reimagine the use and applications of blockchain for health and sanitary solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With €15,000 in prizes available, blockchain experts, developers, and other tech enthusiasts will compete in a battle of innovation from September 5 to October 3, 2020.
More DetailsWhile the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have temporarily succeeded in stopping the launch of Telegram’s TON network, can they really stop open-source technology?
More DetailsMike McGlone lists institutional backing, ETFs as part of the catalysts that will push BTC to $100,000
More DetailsAn American meat and cold cut production company Oscar Mayer, owned by the American food giant Kraft Heinz, used the eBay e-commerce platform to auction a single package of "Hot Doge Wieners" worth 10,000 Dogecoins.
More DetailsExclusive: Blockchain.News spoke to Keith Rumjahn, CEO of OliveX and Founder of DOSE token, to explore the potential development of a move-to-earn app and how cryptocurrency shapes the virtual fitness industry.
More DetailsMercari, Japan's e-commerce leader, announces Bitcoin payment integration by June 2024, leveraging its subsidiary Melcoin. This reflects Japan's advanced crypto regulatory environment, fostering digital currency adoption in commerce.
More DetailsThe Australian Border Force (ABF) is launching a blockchain trial that is targeted at enhancing cross border trades with Singapore
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price has climbed more than 20% over the last 30 days but traders could be in for a $750 million shock through the markets on Friday.
More DetailsAustralian Bitcoin miner Iris Energy applies for IPO on the Nasdaq. The stock code is "IREN". Reportedly, $100 million has been raised.
More DetailsWhy is Bitcoin worth anything? Am I too late to buy Bitcoin? It’s too expensive, do I need to buy a whole Bitcoin? 3 questions that hound crypto journalists at parties.
More DetailsHarbor, a digital assets firm for security token issuance, has been granted a transfer agent license by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
More DetailsPayment provider PayPal Holdings Inc. published its second-quarter financial report Wednesday. CEO of PayPal Dan Schulman said the company would launch a crypto wallet in the third quarter this year.
More DetailsSweden’s Riksbank announced that it had started testing an e-krona, taking one step closer to the release of a central bank digital currency.
More DetailsEthereum developers discussed the technical issues that went wrong during the launch of Medalla testnet and that could have been improved to make the release smoother.
More DetailsWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) inspired by 16-time world champion John Cena.
More DetailsJim Nasr, a healthtech expert who is the Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Certara, has forecasted that blockchain could assist patients own, share, and monetize their own health data.
More DetailsDEA Special Agent Patrick O’Kain spoke at the LA Blockchain Summit on Bitcoin on the role of government agencies in policing the digital asset and blockchain space.
More DetailsJP Morgan Chase & Co has been reportedly in talks with blockchain startup ConsenSys, to merge the former’s blockchain unit, Quorum with the startup.
More DetailsHedge fund SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci said he plans to shift the pace of SkyBridge Capital's investment to virtual digital assets.
More DetailsStep has secured $300 million in new debt funding round, which coincided with the company’s launch of a crypto investment platform aimed at minors and young adults - their key clientele.
More DetailsHong Kong’s first approved cryptocurrency fund, Arrano Capital, the blockchain arm of Venture Smart Asia announced its rollout of a new Bitcoin fund in Hong Kong.
More DetailsSilvergate Bank seeks to become a crypto lender based on the considerable demand witnessed in this sector.
More DetailsDeFi protocol Symmetry has released the first on-chain asset management infrastructure on Solana called Symmetry Engine, announced on Twitter on Tuesday. Symmetry Engine is a collection of SDKs that lets developers build asset management applications on-chain, as well as gain access to 0 price impact and 0 slippage liquidity. The protocol has been launching products on Solana since 2021 and has surpassed over $500 million in volume on their DEX built with Prism Aggregator.
More DetailsOn July 3rd, Europe's blockchain regulatory sandbox officially introduced its inaugural set of use cases. This milestone follows a period of eager anticipation in the industry, culminating from nearly 90 applications submitted back in April.
More DetailsIn an interview given to CBS's 60 Minutes on March 22, 2020, Neel Kashkari, the President of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis made a controversial remark on being asked how the state would deal if the situation like 2008 financial crisis would come again due the Coronavirus outbreak.
More DetailsDecentralized virtual gaming developer The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Thursday to roll out the first pop-up atelier in Hong Kong for the upcoming seasonal events.
More DetailsThe global video streaming platform TikTok and the encrypted music streaming platform Audius have developed a new feature called TikTok Sounds to support users to share sounds to the TikTok platform through Audius.
More DetailsWhile Facebook is facing regulatory approvals for its Libra project, Facebook told US senators that the initial group of currencies that Libra will be likely backed by the US dollar, Euro, Yen, British Pound, and the Singapore dollar.
More DetailsThe Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has ruled that Bitfinex is legally allowed to withhold documents pertaining to the alleged cover-up of an $850 million loss on its trading platform.
More DetailsFetch.ai has a vision: to bring machine learning services to every ledger and blockchain.
More DetailsRecognized as a pioneering platform for buying, trading, and selling cryptocurrency in MENA Region, GOLEX stands out as the ideal exchange in a decentralized future.
More DetailsGrainChain being an agricultural start up backed up by Medici Ventures and has shown some prospects so far, plans to bring together the coffee industry of Honduras.
More DetailsDifferent stakeholders are urging other nations to embrace China’s effective model in fighting this pandemic by deploying blockchain technology.
More DetailsJohn Straw, a senior advisor to IBM and McKinsey, has warned that blockchain could render the financial service sector in London irrelevant. He also noted that the city’s banks could be destroyed, making the collection of corporate and personal taxes cumbersome.
More DetailsWe look at three key aspects (money form, money issuance, and the flow of money) of our monetary and financial system where the blockchain technology may have a major impact
More DetailsA South Korean commission dubbed the 4th Industrial Revolution Commission has proposed that the government ought to permit financial institutions to establish cryptocurrency-based products, such as Bitcoin derivatives as they will be instrumental in the long-term institutionalization of cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsBitwise has officially withdrawn its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund registration filing from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
More DetailsUNICEF has launched a cryptocurrency fund intended for open-source technology funding, whereby Ether and Bitcoin will be accepted. The donations will be beneficial to young people and children across the globe.
More DetailsCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced his disappointment over Apple’s lack of flexibility on decentralized applications (dApps) operating on its App store.
More DetailsDespite the recent amount of exit scams on dark web platforms, the darknet sector has seen increasing growth, with new marketplaces launching every year.
More DetailsMobile free-to-play developer Revolving Games, which has raised $13.2 million in seed funding, plans to double down on Web3 gaming.
More DetailsKorea’s internet giant Kakao is bringing crypto and blockchain adoption to the Asian markets. A huge consortium of financial giants and big brands has joined together to form a Governance Council relating to all matters blockchain.
More DetailsBTSE, the UAE based digital exchange, has big plans for their ecosystem. They have recently launched the latest development in what they call their “comprehensive digital bank at the juxtaposition of crypto and fiat.”
More DetailsGerman asset management DekaBank is cooperating with Metaco to build a tokenization platform but won't trade Bitcoin.
More DetailsKuCoin announced yesterday that the withdrawal and deposit services for all tokens will finally be resumed on the crypto exchange.
More DetailsFasten your metaversal seatbelts, as Automobili Lamborghini is releasing a series of limited edition ‘World Tour’ themed NFTs this October. In collaboration with Web3 Pro™ and INVNT.ATOM™ (the Web3-focused digital innovation division of [INVNT GROUP]™), the iconic Italian company will release four unique “World tour” themed NFTs available for a limited time.
More DetailsWhile much debate has raged about the state and action of crypto’s main player Bitcoin, new insights generated using ConsenSys’ analytics suite, Alethio have revealed how Ethereum has endured the evaporation of liquidity in the global markets.
More DetailsUnited States Senator Pat Toomey said he will take on digital currency regulation and payments reforms should he become the Senate Banking Committee’s next chairman.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) published a report on the importance of blockchain in supply chain disruption amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although the report suggested that blockchain may not be able to support the damage caused by the impact of COVID-19 directly, it may help with supply chain visibility.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com has secured a Series D investment led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
More DetailsFUSANG exchange announced that the listing of the $3 billion digital bond backed by China Construction Bank has been suspended.
More DetailsPayment giant Mastercard announced the acquisition of CipherTrace to offer businesses powerful intelligence about the crypto economy as digital assets continue becoming more intertwined with daily activities.
More DetailsAs reported by leading Ethereum block explorer Etherscan, Ethereum hit over 1mn daily transactions on 28 June, the first time since May 2018.
More DetailsHahn Air, a leading airline distribution, has just issued Blockchain-enabled tickets to its passengers. Offering the tickets through the platform of their partner, Winding Tree.
More DetailsEnhancing China's initiative to adopt blockchain countrywide, internet giant Baidu will be launching a new blockchain-based service, through Xuperchain, for SME's and developers to use in the creation of decentralized applications.
More DetailsHong Kong's MTR Corporation has become the first global transport operator to join The Sandbox metaverse to create new and immersive experiences in the virtual world.
More DetailsCEO of Upbit, wrote a report explaining the reasons why deposits and withdrawals were not functional on the exchange at the moment, noting that a shocking total of 342,000 ETH were stolen from the Upbit Ethereum Hot Wallet.
More DetailsShares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase have been rising recently this week, although they are still down nearly 70% from the beginning of 2022.
More DetailsThe United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority ordered Arsenal FC to remove fan token ads from their official Facebook account and website, accusing the football club of “misleading” investors.
More DetailsIn this second installment of our exclusive interview, Kataruka shares insights on Zilliqa’s mission to enhance blockchain education in a way that keeps up with the speed of technological developments.
More DetailsThe Tron Foundation announced that the TRON TRX mortgage lending platform which is being launched on the Nile test net is available for the public testing phase, according to a medium post on Monday. The foundation believes that the platform will expand the quality of Tron ecosystem and foster awesome ecological prosperity within the loans sector.
More DetailsEgypt’s biggest and oldest bank, the National Bank of Egypt, seeks to revamp its inward remittances with blockchain technology. As a result, the bank has entered a partnership with Ripple to use its blockchain-powered payments network RippleNet to offer cost-friendly and quicker cross-border payments.
More DetailsOver the last few years, hackers have been actively stealing smaller amounts of cryptocurrency from individual users using malware available on the internet or darknet, Chainalysis reported.
More DetailsLi Wei, the Technology Departmental Head of the People’s Bank of China, has urged Chinese commercial banks to embrace blockchain and digital finance.
More DetailsThe Finance Minister of Estonia announced that the country is ready to share its experience in terms of crypto regulations with the United States. Keit Pentus-Risomannus talked about this with the United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a special video call and said that the United States is the key ally for Estonia.
More DetailsChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China is set to create industry standards across the financial technologies sector, including blockchain.
More DetailsDigital currency exchange Coinbase is working hard to become a qualified cryptocurrency derivatives commission merchant.
More DetailsLuxembourg-based crypto institution Forex Suggest announced Wednesday the roll out of a cryptocurrency calculator for clients to evaluate trading cost on cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsIn part 1 of our interview with Zachary Keats of Klaytn, Kakao’s blockchain development arm, we explored Klaytn and Kakao’s dominance in the online and digital community in South Korea. Although Kakao gives Klaytn a large audience and participant pool in South Korea, what other attributes does Klaytn have that makes it an exceptional blockchain?
More DetailsBlacksburg startup Block.one has agreed to pay $24 million (HK$ 188 million) in fines to settle the allegations of unlawfully selling its ICO (initial coin offering) to US investors. The blockchain company had raised several billion dollars between 2017 and 2018 by selling its own digital currency.
More DetailsXA Group has rolled out the first end-to-end and blockchain-based digital solution dubbed Addenda to tackle the decades-old industry challenge of reconciling motor recovery claims.
More DetailsKuCoin has successfully secured over $10 million from Susquehanna International Group in a strategic investment.
More DetailsRipple's Chief Executive Officer has hinted that unfavorable regulations may force the company to relocate its headquarters out of the United States.
More DetailsIn August 2019, McAfee Lab released a threat report with conclusive statistics stating cryptojacking being an area of concern.
More DetailsAlchemy, a pioneer in the blockchain developer platform, announced that it will partner with Astar Network to accelerate Web3 development on Polkadot.
More DetailsBBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank, announced its plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading and custodial services in early 2021.
More DetailsIn the past 24 hours, whales have transferred up to 90.3 million Dogecoin, which is over $15.5 million to an anonymous wallet, data from the Dogecoin Whale Alert's Twitter showed.
More DetailsTelecoms giant Huawei has joined hands with the Beijing Municipal Government to create a blockchain-powered directory system. It is aimed at addressing the headache of weak applications, scattered coordination, and data sharing in various departments.
More DetailsVirginia Senate Bill No. 339, introduced by Senator Salim, aims to regulate digital asset mining and transactions, exempting businesses from certain licenses and providing tax benefits for digital asset exchanges.
More DetailsRipple has outpaced other indigenous blockchain companies on a recently published list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
More DetailsBlock, formerly known as Square, owned Cash App will now allow US users to send bitcoin for free globally following its integration with the Lightning Network.
More DetailsWhile Bitcoin’s market capitalization passed $1 trillion for the first time ever on Feb.19, the Non Fungible Token (NFT) market has been growing at a pace like never before as well. A NFT is a special kind of crypto token which represents a wide range of tangible and intangible items from sports cards or collectibles, art and even real estate.
More DetailsCryptocurrency financial services startup Amber Group has announced that it will expand its retail trading operations into Brazil through a retail platform called WhaleFin.
More DetailsCustomers Bank, a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI), has announced the successful onboarding of nearly 30 team members formerly employed by Signature Bank, once known for its crypto-friendly stance.
More DetailsBinance NFT has expanded its marketplace by adding support for Polygon network, allowing users to trade NFTs using their Binance accounts. However, only selected ERC-721 NFT Collections on the Polygon network are currently available on the platform, with more to be integrated regularly. Binance also tightened its rules on NFT listings, delisting those with daily trading volume lower than $1,000 and limiting the number of NFTs artists can mint per day. Binance is also exploring AI with the launch of its AI-powered NFT generator, "Bicasso," which minted 10,000 NFTs in just 2.5 hours.
More DetailsMicrosoft is teaming up with major game developers Eidos and Fable to revive the popular 1980s card game, 'Way of the Tiger' using blockchain technology.
More DetailsIKEA recently permitted an invoice to be paid from Nordic Strore through the Ethereum blockchain.
More DetailsCircle plans to launch native USDC on Base blockchain, replacing bridged USDbC liquidity. The token will be fully reserved and redeemable for US dollars, enhancing scalability, transaction speeds, and reduced gas fees.
More DetailsDubai has set the ball rolling to improve people’s lives and render creative solutions by positioning itself as the global capital of Web3 through its new blockchain and metaverse technology.
More DetailsBitcoin heading to the moon today, up almost 20% over the past 24 hours. If you're new to cryptocurrency, welcome to volatility.
More DetailsRipple has expanded its University Blockchain and Research Initiative in Europe, incorporating Trinity College Dublin, EPITA, IE University, and University of Trento. The initiative aims to nurture blockchain leaders and align with Europe's goal to become a global crypto hub. IE University will organize a virtual asset regulation workshop.
More DetailsBlock.one, EOSIO's open-source parent company, announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Bullish Global.
More DetailsElliptic, a London-based blockchain analytics startup, has partnered with Zilliqa, a Singapore-based blockchain network provider, to propel the infrastructure compliance and security of the latter’s network by offering an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance support.
More DetailsEthereum will be leveraged by Reddit, bringing blockchain technology to the online network for the first time ever through their partnership.
More DetailsYouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki has announced that the company plans on adding NFT features for its video creators. Meanwhile, YouTube’s head of gaming Ryan Wyatt is leaving to join Polygon Technology.
More DetailsPROOF, the parent firm of Moonbirds NFT, has received $50 million in Series A financing in a new round of financing.
More DetailsAs the antitrust hearing with tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) continues, the question of whether decentralization will subsequently rise as a result of the legal tech-policy hearing has been brought up.
More DetailsTerrorist groups, including ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Hamas, are using several social media platforms, including Telegram, to raise funds via cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsBlockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Concludes with Successful Outcomes and Valuable Connections
More DetailsTencent Holdings has joined hands with blockchain firm ShareRing to deploy a blockchain-powered digital document and identity management solution.
More DetailsThe long-awaited Ripple Check may soon be launched as the margin for the needed votes by the network's validators narrows. With the Check feature, institutions and users will find flexibility in money exchange and adherence to compliance.
More DetailsThe South Korean government has designated Andong City as a free trade zone for hemp production, leveraging a blockchain network.
More DetailsJohnny Ng discussed the senior economy's integration with the internet and Web3's potential to boost content creator earnings at the 2023 World Internet Conference, highlighting Hong Kong's growing interest.
More DetailsChristmas is here! And to add to the season of giving, Binance partners with TravelBit to allow travelers booking through their website, to donate to the Binance Lunch for Children.
More DetailsTwo Massachusetts men had been arrested and charged to court on account of stealing victims' social media accounts and cryptocurrency through swapping their sims, hacking their computers, and other nameless techniques.
More DetailsJohn Stark, one of the founding members of the US SEC, joined other experts in a major gathering of crypto sceptics.
More DetailsEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Sunday, shared his opinion on crypto regulation, expressing that he is happy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are getting delayed.
More DetailsGold Guaranteed Coin Mining has launched the Gold Guaranteed Coin (GGCM), which uses blockchain technology to digitally store physical gold.
More DetailsIn 2022, the e-CNY processed $50.5 billion in municipal transactions.
More DetailsSwift, a global financial messaging service, has conducted experiments to facilitate the transfer of tokenized assets across multiple blockchains. The collaboration with major banks, including ANZ, BNP Paribas, and BNY Mellon, aims to solve interoperability challenges that hinder the growth of tokenized asset markets. Swift's existing infrastructure could serve as a single point of entry for financial institutions, reducing operational challenges and costs.
More DetailsAustralia’s digital currency exchanges began trading funds on Thursday amid a breakdown in the digital tokens.
More DetailsBy now, it is no secret that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and his team are busy perfecting Ethereum 2.0 and preparing it for its official launch.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) continues to exit crypto exchanges since it’s recording a macro decline.
More DetailsZero-commission financial trading platform Robinhood is exploring a new feature designed to protect investors from price fluctuations during the process of investing in cryptocurrency trading.
More DetailsPlayDapp, a prominent NFT marketplace, experienced a security breach, resulting in the unauthorized minting of $200 million PLA tokens, worth $31 million.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchanges Bitfinex is launching a new security token offering (STO) platform regulated by Kazakhstan.
More DetailsThe Ethereum (ETH) price has again surged to a new all-time high of $1,550 but is still undervalued according to Gemini digital asset exchange founder Cameron Winklevoss.
More DetailsIs cryptocurrency the tool to achieve the “American Dream”? Adam Kokesh, the leading libertarian candidate of the 2020 U.S. presidential race has revealed the plan to develop AmeriCoin cryptocurrency. The development of AmeriCoin will be led by Alastair Caithness, the Chief Blockchain Policy Advisor appointed by Kokesh.
More DetailsSign up for Block O2O event “STO: Blockchain Powered Next-level Fintech” on Nov 5th 2019 and get to listen to Adam and Blockpass team’s vision of STO operational hurdles and solution – in person!
More DetailsCryptocurrency is said to be the payment of the future. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, many industries have incorporated and accepted cryptocurrency as a reliable option for payment. With rising competition and seeing the concrete future in the business of digital currency, many cryptocurrency service providers are available to choose from.
More DetailsIn order to remain ahead in the global competition, China plans to launch its own digital currency known as Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP). The digital currency will stimulate daily banking activities like deposits, payments, and withdrawals from the digital wallet. Crypto news website Coin Journal shows that the People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank has initiated the efforts to roll out its very own digital currency. It is an effort aimed at staying ahead among all the central banks worldwide as well as preserving financial sovereignty.
More DetailsThe Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin has rolled out a decentralized product dubbed KuCoin Wallet, supporting multiple tokens trading and multi-chain aggregation.
More DetailsThe Wall Street Journal reported that the crypto industry saw an increase in professional investors at record rates.
More DetailsThe Australian Taxation Office has issued guidelines on the capital gains tax implications for decentralized finance activities and crypto token wrapping, following a recent security breach.
More DetailsPayment giant Mastercard announced Tuesday to kick off a new program for start-up companies to support the development in cryptocurrency and blockchain industries.
More DetailsExpansion into the Ethereum blockchain is set to enable Magic Eden to integrate Ethereum NFTs into its platform.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange FTX.US has opened stock trading services to all users in the US.
More DetailsAlgorand said that the new protocol upgrade will boost its transactions per second (TPS) and cross-chain communication security via state proofs.
More DetailsThailand's market regulator announced that the use of digit assets to pay for goods and services will be banned from April 1, according to a report from Reuters.
More DetailsSolana-community based decentralized exchange Slope Finance announced to complete the rasing of $8,000,000 in Series A funding, co-led by Solana Ventures and Jump Crypto.
More DetailsBlockchain firms make up nearly 40% of all new Hong Kong FinTech companies launched in 2019.
More DetailsAnkr, one of the world’s fastest-growing Web3 infrastructure providers, is thrilled to announce that it has become an RPC (Remote Procedure Call) provider to Optimism, a blazing-fast and low-cost Layer-2 scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain. Following this partnership, Ankr is now an RPC provider to 17 blockchains including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche. An RPC enables various applications to interact with the blockchain.
More DetailsThe central bank of Lithuania has chosen IBM, a technology titan, and Tieto, a leading Nordic software and services company, as the finalists in its blockchain-powered LBChain project. The winner will be announced as the year ends.
More DetailsThe Australian National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from its domestic blockchain community to create working groups on supply chain and credentialing.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements announces six innovative projects for 2024, focusing on quantum security, AI, and green finance, to enhance global financial system resilience.
More DetailsNYDIG, a company specialising in providing Bitcoin investment and technology solutions, announced on Feb. 1 the launch of an employee bitcoin savings plan that allows employees to convert a portion of their salary into bitcoin.
More DetailsThe FCA has raised the alarm about fraudsters who want to lure the public using a cloned version of Blockchain.com, a crypto wallet and trading company.
More DetailsAmerican DJ and EDM producer Steve Aoki, in collaboration with artist Greg Hildebrandt, will be releasing his NFT collection on August 29th at 2 pm.=
More DetailsDespite the price of Bitcoin (BTC) retracted by 30%, followed by a plummet intraday Wednesday. the bulls are trying to push Bitcoin stand firm over the 200-Exponential Moving Average (200-EMA) of around $42K.
More DetailsAccording to Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, the nation intends to use blockchain technology in restructuring the national ID system.
More DetailsThe Ugandan government has formed a team of experts to research and offer guidance on digital financial operations, such as cryptocurrencies in the wake of recent crypto scams.
More DetailsCrypto music streaming platform Audius has developed a new feature that allows users to send the platform’s governance tokens to their favourite creators.
More DetailsFollowing information from insiders cited by Bloomberg, Ant Group is contemplating a restructuring plan. To clear the way for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, this strategy intends to sell parts of its company that are unrelated to its core financial activities in China.
More DetailsBrock Pierce’s run for President of the United States may have come at the wrong time, as the New York Supreme Court today ruled that Bitfinex and Tether must face up to allegations that they concealed the loss of commingled corporate and client funds amounting to over $850 million.
More DetailsCiti expects the metaverse to be worth between $8 trillion and $13 trillion by 2030, given that the exponential growth of NFTs has brought it to the limelight.
More DetailsSam Trabucco, co-CEO of Alameda Research, an encrypted digital asset fund, announced on Twitter that he would resign from his leadership position to focus on other personal matters.
More DetailsYou’ll often hear the value of bitcoin being compared to that of gold, with the newest likeness being to oil. But do these three commodities really have anything in common?
More DetailsAfter assuming the helm of Japan’s Financial Services Agency mandated with overseeing the monetary sector in July, Ryozo Himino has voiced his reservation of promoting cryptocurrency trading.
More DetailsJapan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) confirmed its plans for hiring Ryozo Himono as the new commissioner of the financial watchdog group.
More DetailsThe Australian government has allocated more than 5.6 million Australian dollars to support two domestic blockchain pilot projects, enhancing the domestic productivity and competitiveness of the Minerals and Food and Beverage sectors.
More DetailsUniswap plans to deploy version 4 of its decentralized exchange, aiming to capture long tail assets and small capitalization tokens, enhancing its current offering.
More DetailsBlockchain Association Singapore and statutory board JTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop and nurture a virtual blockchain ecosystem.
More DetailsMalaysian police have shut down two illegal Bitcoin mining operations which had been siphoning power continuously for the past three years.
More DetailsSingapore’s biggest bank, DBS Bank joined R3-backed Contour Network known for digitalizing global trade processes. Previously known as Project Voltron, Contour is a blockchain-based trade finance platform, built over R3’s Corda blockchain and was founded by R3 and major global institutions, including HSBC, ING, Standard Chartered, Citi Ventures, BNP Paribas, and Bangkok Bank, Bain & Company, and CryptoBLK. DBS Bank became the first Singaporean bank to join the network.
More DetailsAs prices continued their tumble in the first trading week of 2022, digital asset manager CoinShares' report showed that cryptocurrency investment had net outflows totalling a record $207 million.
More DetailsPresidential hopeful Brock Pierce was served a court summons during his electoral rally at his new headquarters in New York City today.
More DetailsArk Investment Management LLC, owned by Cathie Wood, has expanded its research arm as it seeks deeper development in various fields, including blockchain and AI.
More DetailsAt least 100 Spanish researchers from the University of Salamanca, the Artificial Intelligent Research Institute, and the Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca have joined hands to design an AI and blockchain-based app to picture the evolution of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Their objective is flattening this pandemic’s curve as it has wreaked havoc across the globe.
More DetailsUS lawmakers have introduced a new bill to Congress seeking to impose federal control over the entire stablecoin industry and would mandate issuers to secure bank charters.
More DetailsA Japanese advertising behemoth, Dentsu has partnered with Kadowkawa ASCII Research Labs to help local content creators on popular streaming apps to gain recognition and have their work critiqued by the public.
More DetailsEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes reducing the number of signatures for validators in the PoS system to simplify the system, address technical issues, and enhance network security.
More DetailsNicolas Colas, a market researcher and Co-founder of market research firm DataTrek Research, says that Bitcoin could be used as an indication for geopolitical turmoil.
More DetailsMicrosoft is debuting Ethereum based Argus system to fight piracy concerns
More DetailsFINEXPO is proud to bring Blockchain Fest 2023 to Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, Singapore, one of the biggest venues in Singapore. Singapore is the most crypto friendly environment and a real hub of modern financial Asia inviting companies from Europe and the world to join the event.
More DetailsThe Vietnam Blockchain Association and Binance will collaborate on developing innovation for the local blockchain ecosystem.
More DetailsFollowing the filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy from FTX, the wrapped tokens issued by the crypto exchange or its sister trading shop Alameda Research have now undergone a price decline.
More DetailsA Dutch national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for operating a depraved and violent pornography site featuring minors and sexual assault. Michael Rahim Mohammed, known as Mr Dark, allegedly profited around $1.6 million which was paid in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
More DetailsThe layer-1 for data, Flare, just completed a live demonstration of new interoperability functionality now available in beta on the network. Using two core interoperability protocols, State Connector and Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO), an NFT was trustlessly purchased with the transaction taking place on a different chain using a different token. The demo was performed on Flare’s canary network, Songbird, with the purchase made using DOGE and XRP tokens.
More DetailsMI. UWM Holdings Corp, a large-scale wholesale mortgage lender in the United States, said it plans to accept cryptocurrency to satisfy mortgage payment this year.
More DetailsTesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that in the near future his space venture company SpaceX plans to introduce payments with his favourite crypto asset, dogecoin (DOGE).
More DetailsOn Wednesday, Bitwise amended its Bitcoin ETF S-1 form listing BNY Mellon as the administrator, transfer agent and ETF custodian. The amendment also listed Foreside Fund services as the marketing agent and Cohen & Co…. Read More
More DetailsRegardless of Tesla's Shanghai factory shutdown, investors believe the automaker will survive the disruptions as its crypto-token trading suggests a rise in its shares.
More Details- BTC trading resiliently around the $11k mark with open interest across global exchanges hitting $5 billion, a level not seen since February this year. - Overnight, no surprises from the U.S. Fed who left interest rates near zero and vowed to use all its tools to support the recovery from an economic downturn that Chair Powell called the most severe “in our lifetime.” - Trade strategy: Think we have got some momentum going as rotation from DeFi and precious metals investors as well as even day traders from the U.S. (think Robhinhood).
More DetailsGSR, a prominent market maker and liquidity provider in the industry, has unemployed less than 10% of its staff during Q3 this year.
More DetailsFinancial tycoon, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), announced to use of blockchain technology in the collateral settlement, planning to expand to other asset types such as equities and fixed income, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsCGV invests in UniSat to bolster Bitcoin wallet infrastructure, leveraging UniSat's support for the Ordinals protocol and market presence.
More DetailsBitcoin whales have been depositing their digital asset funds into exchanges recently, potentially signifying an intent to sell, according to CryptoQuant.
More DetailsChief Scientist of IOHK and Cardano project owner Aggelos Kiayias thinks that decentralization may be Cardano's most important goal.
More DetailsRipple has continued to be innovative in finding ways to deliver global financial inclusion amid a struggling COVID-19 economy.
More DetailsCake DeFi, Asia’s fastest growing cryptofinance platform dedicated to providing access to decentralized financial services, has today announced a market-leading partnership with Razer Silver, a loyalty rewards program for gamers, backed by Razer Inc, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers. The exclusive partnership will deliver class-leading value to both gaming and crypto enthusiasts by enabling Razer Silver customers to exchange their Razer Silver for Cake DeFi vouchers via the Razer Silver Rewards catalogue.
More DetailsOn Monday, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced that the Central American nation bought 150 new Bitcoins from the dip, urging people to buy the dip by giving his "presidential advice".
More DetailsStill strategizing to curb the dominance of Alipay and WeChat Pay, the People’s Bank of China will be using its DCEP system to break the cashless payment duopoly.
More DetailsMike Novogratz has stated that he would be donating most of his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to charity.
More DetailsArgo blockchain crypto mining firm has become the first publicly listed company to pay its CEO in Bitcoin.
More DetailsAccording to a market research report availed by P&S Intelligence, a business intelligence consulting services firm, the worldwide blockchain devices market was worth $0.3 billion in 2019 but is expected to surpass $23.5 billion by 2030.
More DetailsCo-founder of Breitbart News and former chief strategist for US President Donald Trump's administration, Steve Bannon has expressed his admiration for Bitcoin saying that it is a part of the "global populist revolt" in a CNBC News Squawk box on August 2
More DetailsThe UK Financial Conduct Authority has granted a license to the Winklevoss twins’ Gemini cryptocurrency exchange.
More DetailsShenzhen’s pilot blockchain technology invoice system has reached a new milestone. The program known as ‘fapiao’ which allows the Chinese government to track purchases and prevent tax evasion, has just issued its 10 millionth invoice.
More DetailsThe DeSo Blockchain, a custom-built layer-1 designed for the scalability of decentralized social applications for millions of users, recently crossed 2 million accounts and 130,000 MAUs.
More DetailsOverall spot and derivatives trading volumes have fallen over 15% since May to around $4.2 trillion across exchanges as cryptocurrency trading volumes have plummeted.
More DetailsUruguay Can, one of the major cannabis production companies in South America, and Aeternity, an open-source blockchain firm intended for decentralized applications, have partnered in developing a supply chain management platform based on the blockchain technology.
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg reports, the investment department of the Vision Fund under the Japanese multinational company SoftBank Group is preparing to lay off 30% of its global employees, a total of about 150 staff.
More DetailsJapanese Lawmaker, Kozo Yamamoto has called for the expedited development of Japan’s digital yen as the race to be the first nation with an operating central bank digital currency (CBDC) heats up.
More DetailsThis Christmas, fintech, blockchain, and social impact startups have an opportunity to spur new growth, new thinking and new innovation for the year ahead with the help of free mentorship from experts and investors representing a wide range of relevant fields, including finance, business development, law, and R&D. Startup Secret Santa will pair 20 mentors with 20 chosen startups for two transformative days of pitching, discussion, and networking.
More DetailsDogecoin (DOGE), the meme-based cryptocurrency, seems to have entered mainstream finance with ease, being the latest "hot coin" amid the crypto frenzy.
More DetailsOverblown bitcoin energy consumption is leaving an adverse impact on environmental sustainability and different opinions exist of bitcoin miner experts regarding this major concern.
More DetailsWelcome to the world of volatility. Crypto never sleeps. Bitcoin got whipsaw squeezing shorts to trade above $10,400 on Monday only to get smashed down to $9,300 with fresh longs capitulated (see chart below).
More DetailsAdvertisers across the industry are looking for ways to increase transparency in their digital campaigns. Blockchain appears to be a potential solution in this respect. Recently, Sky, O2, and Unilever have joined a blockchain pilot designed to boost digital advertising transparency.
More DetailsCoinbase's new layer-2 network, Base, has Ethereum supporters. One lawyer thinks the launch "opens the way" for the SEC to expedite its "secondary market agenda."
More DetailsNiceHash is making good on its promise to repay victims of the 2017 security breach of its exchange, which saw over 4640 BTC stolen ($55,680,000 in Bitcoin at the time).
More DetailsOpensea offers users the to list and buy up to 30 items in a single flow on its marketplace, citing that it’s more convenient and spends fewer gas fees than buying individually.
More DetailsMessenger app LINE is considering adding cryptocurrencies to its payment options and officially launching its native LINK token (LN) in March.
More DetailsBitcoin’s price has been rising incredibly and continues to trend upward. Many people may think that if they cannot buy a Bitcoin mining machine, they are missing out on a huge opportunity to generate profit.
More DetailsProof-of-Work is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem. Ethereum's move to PoS looks more like a downgrade into previous solutions that Satoshi Nakamoto tried to avoid.
More DetailsNigeria is the biggest crypto market in Africa, but based on official records it does not have a functional Bitcoin ATM. WeeTracker reported on Jan 27 that this trend is noted in Nigeria despite it backing the first stablecoin project in the continent using its currency the Naira.
More DetailsChina remains a pacesetter in the technological landscape. The Chinese government as well as Chinese companies are all in tandem with the fight to push for a whole new world of technological dominance. This developmental posture is also true of Tencent, one of China’s technologically focused firms that announced it has formed an industrial alliance that will help promote the development of blockchain technology. The alliance is set to recruit 100 members before the end of the year to create room for wider representation.
More DetailsIf the overall crypto market remains bearish, Polkadot (DOT) may follow the broader market trend and continue its current downward momentum, falling below the $30 mark.
More DetailsMultinational banking giant HSBC has revealed plans to issue digital bonds to corporates and financial institutions through its new proprietary tokenization platform called HSBC Orion.
More DetailsNew data by Glassnode reveals that BTC’s seven-day transaction has broken the record at $4.39 billion.
More DetailsSolana is making an impressive rally this year, prompting the need to understand such trading performance. SOL's recent performance has replaced Dogecoin to become the seven-largest cryptocurrency.
More DetailsMoneyGram has announced that Ripple has made the final 20 million dollar investment in MoneyGram equity pursuant to the original $50 million equity investment commitment made earlier this year.
More DetailsCoinbase and Ledger have collaborated to enhance crypto security and user experience by integrating Coinbase Pay into Ledger Live. This partnership allows users to buy and transfer crypto with unparalleled ease and security, directly from desktop or mobile devices.
More DetailsBitcoin has rebounded strongly from around $51K to around $59K in the past week. It has led altcoins to surge as well, including EOS.
More DetailsHive Blockchain stated that it currently holds 3,239 bitcoin (BTC) and 7,667 Ethereum (ETH), after producing 278.5 BTC and 2,542 ETH in June.
More DetailsThe average Bitcoin trader has been on the receiving end as their returns have nosedived to a 14-month low, as revealed by on-chain metrics provider Santiment.
More DetailsThe Russian government said it will not follow China's comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency and has no plans to prohibit investors from buying cryptocurrencies in the foreign exchange market.
More DetailsIn November 2020, PayPal announced that all US users would be able to buy bitcoins and 3 other cryptocurrencies (LTC, BCH, ETH) directly through their PayPal digital wallet.
More DetailsThe US-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has just been granted an e-money license in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland as it continues its expansion into Europe.
More DetailsHester Peirce, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission has continued her push for regulatory clarity on crypto and blockchain projects to encourage innovation in the US capital markets.
More DetailsJochen Biedermann is also the Founder and CEO of Blockchain Asia which was established in 2016. In this second installment, we discuss Blockchain’s applications throughout Asia, clashes in culture and China’s mission to be the first country with an operating central bank digital currency (CBDC).
More DetailsBlockchain Labs and HashKey Capital have announced a joint initiative to establish Future3 Campus, a Web3.0 innovation incubator aimed at promoting the global Web3.0 ecosystem.
More DetailsNigeria’s Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the nation’s capital market watchdog, to provide a new regulatory environment for the blockchain and crypto space.
More DetailsPanama has introduced a crypto bill with the aim to legalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsCoin Metrics, the research and analytics firm, have ranked the top ten blockchain networks through a multi-variate analysis. The results may surprise many in the community as popular developer chain Ethereum was a awarded a mere B classification while popular chains EOS and Binance Chain took positions at the bottom of the list with an F grade.
More DetailsNew York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams, a major proponent of cryptocurrency in the US, made another statement in support of digital currencies saying that schools should teach about the technology.
More DetailsDecentralized trading platform PancakeSwap’s native token Cake burned 5,300,000 cake tokens at a total price of $72 million on Monday. Cake's transaction price subsequently increased by 11.63% which s the largest daily increase since June 23.
More DetailsNine members of the US Congress advocated for the benefits of leveraging blockchain technology to counter the crisis brought upon by COVID-19.
More DetailsAmid the strict restriction of cryptocurrency activities in China, Chinese state media agency Xinhua will issue its first news NFT collectables on Friday at 8 p.m.
More DetailsTelegram is considering introducing a new marketplace to allow users to transfer usernames via "NFT-like smart contracts," founder Pavel Durov announced.
More DetailsPolkaFantasy, the world’s first Japanese ACG-dedicated blockchain ecosystem, announced the launch of their rebranded NFT marketplace, aimée, on a quest to bring people from all over the world together for their love of NFTs on August 4th and 7th.
More DetailsSince the inception of Bitcoin, much hype and public attention have followed the development of cryptocurrencies their value being dismissed by many while others have become hoarders of crypto. Away from the uncertainty of cryptocurrency future value, one aspect of the technology is now squarely in the limelight—the blockchain platform or distributed ledger technology that make the currencies possible.
More DetailsVenom Foundation, the first Layer-1 blockchain licensed by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced a partnership with DAO Maker, a leading blockchain growth solutions provider known for their Launchpad, to incubate promising Web3 startups focused on delivering real-world use cases.
More DetailsThe New York Stock Exchange is launching "NYSE First Trade NFTs" to mark the company's historic debut on the public bourse.
More DetailsAn illicit way in which cryptocurrencies have been used in the digital age has been to drive the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
More DetailsLeadBlock Partners, a European Venture Capital fund that invests in early-stage B2B Blockchain solutions, has announced that Ethereum is a prominent gamechanger among all the European blockchain startups.
More DetailsAlgorithmic stablecoin protocol Frax Finance has launched its own lending marketplace Fraxlend, allowing users to lend and borrow tokens belonging to the Chainlink data feed without permission.
More DetailsBlockchain.News exclusively interviewed Marie Tatibouet, the Chief Marketing Officer of Gate.io to explore the current trends and future expected evolution of the cryptocurrency market.
More DetailsThe New York State Supreme Court ruled that the New York Attorney General (NYAG) has jurisdiction over the case with cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, regarding fraud allegations.
More DetailsThe United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) wants Kenya to embrace blockchain technology to fight runaway corruption.
More DetailsWith coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures necessitating self-isolation and social distancing, Friend of the Sea (FOS), a World Sustainability Organization’s project for seafood certification, has embraced blockchain-enabled virtual audits to mitigate the expansion of this pandemic. As a result, FOS has eradicated onsite scrutinies because safety is of the essence during these trying times.
More DetailsAlex Barkaloff, a founding member of X.LA Foundation, has shared his vision for onboarding billions to web3. At the recent CogX festival for CEOs, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors, Barkaloff proposed how web3 must evolve to meet the needs of internet users the world over. He also detailed the role X.LA Foundation will play in allowing content creators to leverage their IP so that they can profitably participate in the metaverse economy which will be enmeshed in this new internet standard.
More DetailsGoldman Sachs has floated a new crypto categorization tool dubbed Datanomy
More DetailsFollowing part one of our interview with the founding president of the Singapore FinTech Association, Chia Hock Lai, we further explored the education initiatives in the blockchain industry in Singapore.
More DetailsBitmama said the founding round will enable it to open up the continent to more investment and financial opportunities accessible to users.
More DetailsNoah Davis has entered a new phase in his career. Yuga Labs has hired Davis from auction house Christie’s. Davis announced he is pleased to be joining Yuga Labs as sales project lead.
More DetailsDODO is a decentralized exchange based on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain by using Proactive Market Maker to provide users with a single token market-making to earn transaction fees.
More DetailsBitstamp had announced that as of August 1, it will start charging a monthly 10 euro fee to users with an inactive account to make up for costs. However, the exchange changed their mind within a day.
More DetailsSubject to fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of raising the interest rate from the U.S. Fed meeting last week, Bitcoin rebounded during the Asia trading session after it tumbled to its lowest in six months.
More DetailsSouth Korea’s progressive-thinking and liberal attitude on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies got another boost on May 11. Industry sources revealed the upcoming launch of two new blockchain-based exchanges to bolster the financial trading of unlisted equities.
More DetailsAnt Financial, formerly known as Alipay and known renamed to ‘Ant Group’, has announced its intentions of launching an initial public offering (IPO) that would be featured both on the Shanghai Stock Exchanges' STAR board and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX/ SEHK).
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg, Singapore-based asset management firm Whampoa Group plans to raise $50 million for a crypto hedge fund and has announced plans to set up a venture capital fund to invest in digital assets.
More DetailsThe number of forums where people are discussing Bitcoin trading and investing has increased over recent years. More companies and individuals are also interested in Bitcoin trading and investing.
More DetailsAave announced integration with the distributed network of over 44,000 nodes on the Pocket Network to enhance decentralized application development.
More DetailsRipple has been expanding its network and recently, the blockchain firm has made yet another move to bring its company growth to another level.
More DetailsIn 2023, Hong Kong will cooperate with cryptocurrency and fintech firms.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially announced to pilot its central bank digital currency programme on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain on October 1.
More DetailsThailand could see a new phase in its tourism sector as it plans to target crypto digital nomads to increase its GDP.
More DetailsChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled its first artificial intelligence inference chip on Wednesday, a move which could further invigorate its already rip-roaring cloud computing business.
More DetailsAlibaba founder and China's richest Jack Ma says digital currency could redefine money and digital currency is the core of future finance.
More DetailsMultinational banking giant, HSBC has reportedly become the first bank to complete a financial transaction using the blockchain trade platform, we.trade based in Europe.
More DetailsThere is a plethora of crypto slang in the industry and it can be helpful to know about them as it can quickly explain the different terms used in the industry.
More DetailsHong Kong-based LOST has launched the world's first escape room in the metaverse.\
More DetailsPartyDAO has raised $16.4 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), The Block reported.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained what was in store for his blockchain firm and XRP in two years, as Ripple continues to grow despite COVID-19.
More DetailsThe capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi has revealed its intentions of putting its land registry system on the blockchain.
More DetailsThe canton of Zug in Switzerland plans to start accepting taxes in cryptocurrencies from the beginning of next year.
More DetailsIndian cryptocurrency exchanges CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX have banned users from making rupee deposits to buy cryptocurrencies due to issues with the United Payments Interface (UPI), Reuters reported.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price is heading to $20,000 by the end of 2020 according to billionaire cryptocurrency investor Michael Novagratz, CEO, of Galaxy Digital.
More DetailsBitcoin attracted $69 million in inflows, 90% of the week's total, according to CoinShares.
More DetailsEthereum has soared to a new all-time high of over $2,150 and that has contributed in pushing the entire cryptocurrency market to $2 trillion.
More DetailsUS Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell backs the replacement of LIBOR with AMERIBOR. AMERIBOR is an Ethereum based lending protocol that is aimed at removing the inadequacies of the LIBOR index.
More DetailsScalable layer 1 platform Fantom announced its collaboration with Dedaub to leverage its automated system called Watchdog to look for smart contract bugs in the Fantom ecosystem.
More DetailsWith the rapid development of the decentralized market, Monero has received widespread attention and has hit a 3-year high to celebrate the 7th anniversary.
More DetailsBitso, one of Latin America's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said it will enter the Colombian market, hiring former Mastercard executive Emilio Pardo as its new country manager.
More DetailsPayments platform Nium has launched an API-based solution called "Crypto Accept", which aims to provide crypto payments to businesses around the world.
More DetailsKB Kookmin, a major South Korean bank, is planning to adopt blockchain technology into its internal processes.
More DetailsiComply Investor Services (iComply) is a regulatory technology (Regtech) company focused on making financial markets more robust, secure, and efficient. We asked their CEO, Matthew Unger for his take on 2019 FATF Travel Rule Guidelines and find out what these recommendations really mean and how should exchanges or VASPs observe them?
More DetailsInvestment platform Republic is raising $700 million for two new cryptocurrency funds, a $200 million flagship venture fund and a $500 million dedicated crypto fund, Axios reported.
More DetailsThe new regulation by the CFTC is designed to benefit digital currencies in the era of the growing involvement of cryptocurrencies in the derivative market
More DetailsDavos 2020 to host ex CFTC Chairman, J. Christopher Giancarlo, and his insights on the possibility of CBDC and its many advantages!
More DetailsThe World Bank Group has recently published a study, issued by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on “Payment aspects of financial inclusion in the FinTech era,” highlighting the concepts derived using blockchain, including stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
More DetailsStorytelling is a timeless craft. From early human art in caves around the world, to the complexity of Egyptian hieroglyphics, people have been crafting and telling stories for millennia. Now, blockchain has emerged as the next platform to create and tell stories on.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com is expected to go public as soon as this year, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsAmerican digital currency service provider, Galaxy Digital, says it is on track to complete its acquisition of BitGo by the first quarter of 2022.
More DetailsDisruption begins February 1. U.S. Dollar-held bank account holders who use SWIFT to acquire or sell cryptocurrencies under $100,000 may be impacted. Binance needs a new SWIFT (USD) partner to prevent service delays.
More DetailsA judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice has enough evidence to move to trial against Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith after he allegedly aided in the circumvention of U.S. Sanctions that have been placed on the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea.
More DetailsSolana's enterprise wallet developer Cashmere announced on August 9 that it has raised $3 million in seed funding at a $30 million valuation.
More DetailsEstée Lauder Companies (ELC) has established a blockchain platform to meet sourcing standards for its Madagascan vanilla.
More DetailsApple CEO Tim Cook said the company is keeping a close eye on cryptocurrency features it could introduce in its products in the near future but the company has no plans to make crypto an accepted method of payment anytime soon.
More DetailsHex Trust, the leading digital asset custodian for the banking sector, today announced its partnership with Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis company
More DetailsCryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform B2C2 created the first gold derivative product, priced and settled in Bitcoin. B2C2 stated that the gold-bitcoin derivative would allow institutional clients to trade gold via its OTC trading operations regulated and licensed by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
More DetailsAuditing firm KPMG has recently published its 2020 Global Emerging Technology Survey Report that identified a decline in investments into blockchain technology because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the study predicts that the sector would be one of the industries, which would probably obtain the highest amount of investment in the next 12 months.
More DetailsWhile other blockchains are mainly interested in end crypto users, Telos focuses on solving development problems. This op-ed discusses how blockchain company in response to ESG issues in the business world.
More DetailsHong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) announced on Tuesday that it has granted the first authorization for virtual general insurance under Fast Track. The license was granted to Avo, a local insurtech company providing products like health and travel insurance.
More DetailsA sea of green across crypto on Monday Asia morning with BTC recovering close to $10k again from its low on Friday at $9,150. This broad based rally includes some overshoots such as ETH, BSV and BCH all up 6% or more in the last 24 hours. Interesting headline over the weekend that could inflict some short-term pain: another mega $1bn crypto ponzi WoToken has been taken down by the Chinese police.
More DetailsCiti group announced a "digital asset group" has been launched in its wealth management department for developing crypto-related products.
More DetailsEthereum locked in the ETH 2.0 deposit contract continues to outway the one being mined on a daily basis, which is a bullish sign.
More DetailsAdrian Cheng has been revealed to be the mysterious "LastKnight," who bought 101 Azukis amidst ongoing controversy.
More DetailsDonald Trump's latest NFT collection, minted as Bitcoin Ordinals, brings a unique collectible aspect to the digital trading card market. This integration into the Bitcoin blockchain ensures longevity and immutability, enhancing the value of these limited-edition collectibles.
More DetailsDeFi Yield Protocol (DYP) announced listings on several industry-leading exchanges, including Coinbase, Huobi Global, and MEXC. This is just one of the many developments in the project’s fast-paced evolution, including its upcoming Metaverse platform, where users will get to interact with Cats and Watches Society (CAWS) NFTs. Moreover, DYP took center stage at Deep Forest Fest. During this prestigious music festival, DYPians had the great opportunity of meeting the team.
More DetailsA recent survey by London-based crypto hedge fund Nickel Digital Asset Management found that professional investors believe that digital assets will become mainstream in the future.
More DetailsWith just under two weeks to go before Flare Network's airdrop goes live, it may be too late for some cryptocurrency exchanges to join.
More DetailsCould the SEC charge your blockchain or crypto project? Let's take a look at why Telegram, EOS, Kik, and ICORating have been charged.
More DetailsThailand’s apex bank, the Bank of Thailand has leveraged the power of blockchain technology to launch a platform for government bond savings issuance
More DetailsChangeNOW announces that the overall number of assets supported by the exchange exceeded 250 after listing 27 tokens this summer.
More DetailsLittle Red Book, (XiaohongShu), the Chinese version of Instagram integrates Conflux Network as permissionless blockchain allowing users to showcase NFTs minted on Conflux on their profile page in the digital collection section called ‘R-Space’.
More DetailsDr. Craig Wright, self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator, has offered a settlement to COPA in ongoing legal battles, raising questions about Bitcoin's decentralization and the future governance of the cryptocurrency.
More DetailsHuge development talks originating from Pune City, shows that India IT services firm Tech Mahindra recently introduced the T-block Accelerator, the maiden accelerator program for the Telangana Blockchain District in partnership with the state government and IBC Media, an innovative management company.
More DetailsA new vulnerability termed as "replacement cycling attack" on the Lightning Network has been unveiled by a developer known as mononaut. The attack manipulates the transaction mechanism of the network, potentially causing financial loss to users. This revelation has led to the resignation of security researcher Antoine Riard from the Lightning Network development team. Despite the challenges, the network's locked-in value stands at $159.5 million, indicating its growing popularity since 2018.
More DetailsAccording to a Bloomberg interview, Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto wallet provider and trading platform Crypto.com, said he would be more than willing to share information about Tuesday's hack if the regulator has any relevant inquiries.
More DetailsSouth Korea's National Tax Service is set to complete the 'Integrated Cryptocurrency Management System' by 2025, aiming to enhance tax compliance and prevent illicit activities.
More DetailsThe rise and fall of Bitcoin in 2019, with information on price. adoption and what 2020 could hold.
More DetailsInternet Computer has launched a roadmap for 2022, saying it will roll out the integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of 2022.
More DetailsIndustrialization and urbanization, the very things that have been adding so much to our countries, are now killing them. The World Health Organization says that at least 4.2 million people die each year because of air pollution.
More DetailsIt has been reported that the Premier League championship, Manchester city had signed South Korea’s Superbloke who is a sports game developer, to become the Club’s official blockchain-based gacha gaming partner in Korea, Japan and South-East Asia. Gacha games involve virtual currency.
More DetailsDmytro Volkov, CTO of the international cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO, has over 15 years ’work experience in IT, including over 10 years in financial markets. He has optimized the technology and processes at the CEX.IO exchange, as well as the trading and analytics systems and integrations with external systems. Equally, he has created the CEX.IO Broker platform to trade derivatives, an author of trainings on financial and tech topics as well as a speaker at industry-wide conferences.
More DetailsThe Ethereum Foundation suffered a Sandwich attack by an MEV Bot during a 1.7k ETH transaction on Uniswap V3, resulting in a $9,101 loss. The incident spotlights the rising menace of MEV exploits and underlines the necessity for enhanced security protocols in blockchain transactions.
More DetailsBinance announced today that it will terminate C2C Chinese Yuan trading before the end of this year. The action is considered a backlash in response to China’s latest crypto ban.
More DetailsThe first edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards will be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2022, to recognise and reward outstanding efforts within the fields of blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations. Hoko Agency Middle East will host the Awards, in association with Abu Dhabi Global Market's flagship platform, Abu Dhabi Finance Week; and the Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA).
More DetailsMarketsandMarkets, a revenue impact and advisory firm, released a new market research report on July 4, stating that the market global trend is witnessing the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsVirgin Galactic CEO, Chamath Palihapitiya has dismissed the notion that the disruption to traditional markets caused by the coronavirus will serve as the catalyst for a major Bitcoin and cryptocurrency bull run.
More DetailsA crypto bill suggesting that certain cryptocurrencies should be exempted from securities laws has been reintroduced to US Congress for review.
More DetailsHong Kong experienced a break out year for crypto investing in 2021 and currently, the city has a 24% adoption rate in crypto investors, according to a report by global cryptocurrency exchange Gemini.
More DetailsFor the upcoming Ethereum Merge, some of the issues and answers to some of the questions often come up about crypto’s biggest event.
More DetailsGerman automobile manufacturing company, Mercedes-Benz reported that they are working on an automobile blockchain gas emission tracker.
More DetailsCoinbase Derivatives Exchange (formerly FairX) will launch its second crypto derivatives product, Nano Ether Futures Contracts (ET) on August 29.
More DetailsBased on blockchain’s inherent capability of tackling fraudulent transactions, this cutting-edge technology is expected to continue being adopted in the banking and financial services sector, according to HashCash Consultants CEO Raj Chowdhury.
More DetailsCoca-Cola has partnered with Tafi, a leading designer of avatars and digital wearables, for the company’s first-ever non-fungible token (NFT) to celebrate International Friendship Day to be held on July 30.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Bittrex will use Chainalysis Know Your Transaction (KYT) to meet new and existing regulatory and compliance standards, and establish a safer, more secure platform for their users.
More DetailsMany crypto miners have shut down operations due to a heatwave in Texas.
More DetailsThe Financial Post has confirmed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has asked several Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges to block transactions on 34 crypto wallets related to the truckers’ “Freedom Fleet” protest.
More DetailsThe Office of the Leading Group for Special Remediation of Internet Finance Risks in Shenzhen has warned about the seeming resurfacing of illegal activities as a result of interest in cryptocurrency.
More DetailsIn recent years with subscribers moving to newer forms of media, including internet-based streaming services such as Netflix, Dish has struggled to maintain its customer base, with 381,000 subscribers lost in 2018’s Q4.
More DetailsColumbine, 1999. Sandy Hook, 2012, Las Vegas, 2017. Aurora, 2019. The list of mass shootings in the United States grows larger and deadlier every year. Blockchain can address the technological challenge of gun control, but a radical shift in American society's stance on guns is paramount.
More DetailsGlobant becomes the latest major company to invest a total of $500,000 in Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2021.
More DetailsPolygon, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has become the second-largest blockchain gaming network with 138,081 unique active wallets engaging in games in March. Polygon surpassed third and fourth-ranked Hive and BNB Chain, with Wax in the first place with 314,000 UAWs. Polygon's surge in user activity was primarily due to Hunters On-Chain, which saw a UAW increase of over 17,000% in the past 30 days alone. Polygon is gaining recognition as a gaming blockchain and has notched big-name partnerships such as Warner Music, Starbucks, and Adobe.
More DetailsGlobal leader of media and data for tokenized assets Security Token Market (STM) launches the first tokenized crowdfunding campaign that supports Web3 governance.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin lightning network has been experiencing an uptick, given that its capacity recently reached a record high of 2,738 BTC.
More DetailsPopular self-custodial wallet MetaMask has now launched a bridge aggregator allowing users to bridge across multiple blockchain networks.
More DetailsJohn McAfee, creator of the McAfee cybersecurity company has finally admitted that his famous 2020 million dollar Bitcoin price prediction, to which he staked his sex organ, was just a ruse to attract new users.
More DetailsEthereum 2.0’s launch is going to happen on December 1 at 12 pm, as the required number of staked Ether for the deposit contract was locked in late last night.
More DetailsThe latest Game “Crypto Legends” and “Knights Story” developed by Weneepl and Biscuit gaming have been released into the markets with a large demand happening all across the world. In Korea due to market rulings and regulations, the games are not in full availability in Korea, but booming abroad.
More DetailstZERO has announced that it has collaborated with Alliance Investments for the sole aim of tokenising River Plaza worth around $25 million.
More DetailsNFT listings on Binance have been tightened. NFTs listed on Binance before Oct. 2, 2022, with an average daily trading volume under $1,000 will be delisted. NFT artists may only manufacture five digital collectibles each day after that.
More DetailsCompass Mining, a Bitcoin mining hosting and brokerage services firm based in Delaware, US, announced the completion of a partnership with colocation provider Compute North to secure at least 75 megawatts (MW) of energy capacity for its TIER 0™ data center in Granbury, Texas.
More DetailsThe Uruguay Digital Party has teamed up with Aeternity for blockchain-enabled internal voting. The resolution to use blockchain technology was prompted by the party's wish to propel Uruguayans’ influence in the voting process.
More DetailsNu Holdings has added 5.7 million new customers in the second quarter of 2022. The Brazilian digital banking unicorn now has 65.3 million people and businesses using its services.
More DetailsOn September 18th, IBM announced the opening of the IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York State which will house the world's largest fleet of quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity that exist outside of an experimental lab environment.
More DetailsSAP and GS1 have created a blockchain prototype intended at the digitization of tire retread activities for better road safety. Notably, the blockchain network deployed will be instrumental in tracking tires’ life-cycle.
More DetailsThe project modernises the DMV's record-keeping and reduces fraud by dealers selling defective autos.
More DetailsIn 2020, German banks will be legislatively authorized to sell and provide custody of cryptocurrencies as reported by German newspaper Handelsblatt.
More DetailsDigital asset manager CoinShares stated that crypto investment products and funds saw net outflows for a second straight week, according to Reuters.
More DetailsXLM, the 10th cryptocurrency listed, is now available to Kinesis users. XLM will be paired against 8 fiat pairs, including USD, GBP and EUR, as well as Kinesis' native stable coins based on physical gold (KAU) and silver (KAG) - enabling greater accessibility to the platform for cryptocurrency traders and investors.
More DetailsPrice analysis for Ethereum and XRP amidst the ongoing crypto rallies
More DetailsThe Malaysian Securities Commission plans to extend crypto regulations to wallet providers in the country owing to their importance in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
More DetailsPayment giant Mastercard has unveiled a virtual platform that will enable central banks to assess and explore Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
More DetailsThe world's second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum broke the psychological barrier of $4,000 for the first time, setting a new all-time high.
More DetailsCryptocurrency investment giant Grayscale released a report on Thursday stating that by 2025, the revenue of the virtual gaming world may grow to $400 billion.
More DetailsThe strategic partnership between Solana Foundation and DMCC Crypto Centre marks a significant milestone towards fostering a thriving Web3 ecosystem in Dubai. By offering technical and business development support, alongside educational initiatives, this alliance is poised to drive innovation and business scalability, further elevating Dubai's standing as a global hub for blockchain and Web3 technologies.
More DetailsLast October, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss predicted that Asia will lead the next bull run.
More DetailsThe Bank of Lithuania has launched the first central bank-produced digital collectors coin dubbed “LBCOINS” as part of its trial of blockchain technology and testing in its development of central bank digital currencies.
More DetailsThere are thousands of ads everywhere, in our phones, applications, websites, there is hardly anywhere you would turn to (digitally) today without bumping into an ad, even when using ad blockers. According to Forbes, an average person is exposed to about 4,000 to 10,000 digital ads every day. They aren’t cheap; the standard ads we see every day on our phones cost billions.
More DetailsAlgorand, the first pure proof-of-stake (POS) blockchain created by cryptography pioneer and Turing award winner Silvio Micali, has launched a global Coronavirus (Covid-19) survey. The company published a blog post on March 27 announcing its ‘IReportCovid’ survey app. The aim of the survey is to compile a public database to share information on the spread, status, and symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic and give updates in “real-time.”
More DetailsJapanese automotive company Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Toyota Financial Services Corporation announced its Blockchain Lab involving six Toyota Group companies. The Lab plans to focus on exploring the future of the automotive industry, and said it aims to become a “Mobility Company.”
More DetailsKinesis Money, the digital asset utility platform, launched the Kinesis Virtual Card, enabling the global community to spend their crypto holdings in real-time, with instant fiat conversion, anywhere in the world.
More DetailsTRON DAO and BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) are excited to announce Season 3 of the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022. This season is focused on expanding upon the success of Season 2, when we had over 1800 participants with over 200 projects. We intend on keeping that momentum moving forward.
More DetailsA cafe in the northeastern of Thailand has become popular with cryptocurrency traders, this restaurant now welcomes people to offer advice to the industry.
More DetailsWest Realm Shires Services, Inc., the U.S.-based owner and operator of the FTX crypto exchange, has invested $100 million in a strategic partnership with banking app Dave.
More DetailsThe New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved the SoFi BitLicense, a subsidiary of Social Finance, thereby agreeing and allowing its residents to get involved in digital currency trading.
More DetailsAccording to a Medium post released on Oct. 25, seven major mining and metals companies have decided to partner with World Economic Forum (WEF) to experiment, design, deploy blockchain solutions and sustainably maximize blockchain sourcing of raw materials.
More DetailsWith this collaboration, Virtua users can now benefit from Polygon’s reduced gas fees, faster transactions, and minimal environmental impact.
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More DetailsEthereum (ETH) recently broke the record by surging to the $4,400 level as this network continues to gain steam based on increased utility.
More DetailsWAHED Coin, the native cryptocurrency of the WAHED ecosystem, is to be listed on LBank on December 5. The asset powers a growing array of features within WAHED’s next-generation investment hub.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and Bank Indonesia under the Indonesian G20 Presidency announced the winners of their jointly organized G20 TechSprint competition last week during a live award ceremony in Jakarta. This third edition of the TechSprint aims to catalyze the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC). Twenty-one finalists from more than 100 applicants worldwide developed and submitted innovative best-in-class CBDC solutions.
More DetailsAfter experiencing success in the crypto space, DeFi Yield Protocol announces a complete rebranding to Dypius. The experienced team conducted several months’ worth of research to come up with the best way to represent what they had evolved into over the years. Dypius has the suffix of the nebulae in the galaxy. Nebulas are the formations of gas, dust, and other materials that "clump" together to form denser regions in the universe. They attract further matter and eventually become dense enough to form stars, planets, and planetary system objects. Dypius is the place of creation of stars, planets, and life. This is Dypius, a place to create and shape the future!
More DetailsCrypto exchange Crypto.com has announced that Google Pay and Apple Pay are now available for its Canadian users.
More DetailsBitMex Research incorrectly identified a double spend of around $21 in Bitcoin. The BTC price fell to a low of $28,953.37 and Grayscale Investment bought up $1.2 billion worth.
More DetailsWirex has become the first native cryptocurrency platform to be granted a principal membership license from credit giant Mastercard as part of their accelerated expansion into digital assets.
More DetailsAccording to Nov. 14 bankruptcy documents, FTX may have "more than 1 million creditors" and lost $10 billion to $50 billion. FTX's ex-CEO wants to launch a firm to compensate them. On his media apology tour, Bankman-Fried again denied fraud. FTX founder William Bankman-Fried has been confirmed as a witness for the House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Dec. 13. He missed the Dec. 14 Senate Committee hearing on the FTX collapse. The other witness is FTX CEO John Ray.
More DetailsCardano has achieved a major breakthrough of 18.05% in the past 24 hours and plans to achieve more and set a new all-time high of 1.55 today.
More DetailsBitcoin's trading volume has set a record high in Venezuela, thanks to the 10,000,000% inflation rate in 2019.
More DetailsWeb3 infrastructure platform Our Happy Company launched its social NFT platform OurSong and integrated with the issuer of stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) Circle.
More DetailsAnt Blockchain Open Alliance, an enterprise blockchain platform by Chinese financial giant Ant Financial, is purported to aid SMEs in generating their own blockchain applications at minimal costs.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Binance, famously exiled by China in early-2018 and later set up in Malta, is moving back to the country, choosing a blockchain-centric strategy over crypto.
More DetailsDespite being banned in China, cryptocurrency is gaining attraction in the country as the value of some of the world’s most prevailing digital currencies and Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has increased.
More DetailsTaiwanese pop singer and musician Jay Chou has ventured into the meta-universe, earning nearly $10 million.
More DetailsGitcoin collaborates with Shell to incentivize renewable energy adoption using blockchain. The partnership includes funding for Climate Solutions rounds and a Q4 hackathon.
More DetailsThe price of Ethereum (ETH) crashed recently, dropping to a low of $315 over the weekend, after hitting an all-time high of $487 last Wednesday.
More DetailsFXCM is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (FX) trading, CFD trading, spread betting and related services. Founded in 1999, the company's stated mission is to provide global traders with access to the world.
More DetailsTech giant IBM has teamed up with R3, an enterprise software company, to boost the hybrid cloud with blockchain capabilities.
More DetailsDmytro Volkov is the CTO at CEX.IO. He optimized the technology and processes at the exchange, as well as the trading and analytics systems and integrations with external systems. Created the CEX.IO Broker platform to trade derivatives. Also, he has over 15 years’ work experience in IT, including over 10 years in the financial market, and is an author of trainings on financial and tech topics.
More DetailsHong Kong’s annual StartmeupHK Festival, the startup showpiece organised by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), ended July 10 after a record-breaking week that more than lived up to a common underlying theme apparent in each of the sector events and activities: innovation and problem solving as the driving force for startups.
More DetailsUC Berkeley will sell data for immunotherapy and gene editing from the Nobel Prize winners to non-fungible tokens (NFT) next week.
More DetailsStarfish Finance, the DeFi project running on Astar Network, has shared its vision of how NFTs and decentralized finance will coalesce on Polkadot. The community-driven project predicts the worlds of DeFi and NFTs will eventually fuse and form a brighter star, with Starfish Finance ($SEAN) serving as the fortress that hosts this union.
More DetailsMVLLabs, the Singapore-based startup, has raised $5 million in a Series A round.
More DetailsEthereum price has tanked $2,000 for the first time since late June.
More DetailsMastercard Inc has disclosed that preparations are underway to start supporting some cryptocurrencies directly on its network by the end of the year.
More DetailsAccording to a report from the BBC in November 2019, China continues its push for global supremacy in technology. State-owned telecom giants - China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom now sees the emergence of Blockchain and other digital technologies as the crux to allow China to lead the market.
More DetailsOKEx cryptocurrency exchange and Shrimpy, a crypto exchange trading bot for portfolio management and market indexing, agree on a strategic partnership to foster crypto portfolio automation tools among crypto traders.
More DetailsWith a 21 million cap, 90% of Bitcoin’s total supply has already been mined, given that the coins in circulation stand at 18.89 million.
More DetailsReplacing ICO’s is the IEO business model, although a report by Blockshow Capital suggests that it may not be the most profitable investment. In retrospect, Binance has proven to be the best platform to yield profitable returns.
More DetailsVitalik Buterin has criticized the yield farming craze observed from the DeFi sector, comparing it to the US Federal Reserve’s mass printing strategy.
More DetailsThe Lead Maintainer of Monero, Riccardo Fluffypony Spagni, is to step down his position and take a more backup role. Snipa will become the new leader of Monero after Spagni's resignation.
More DetailsLeading regional CPA firm providing insightful financial accounting and audit services Wolf & Company partners with cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay to accept cryptocurrency payments
More DetailsAave announced the launch of the V2 liquidity mining (LM) program, which will operate for three months for analysis and end on July 15.
More DetailsWhat's real and what's fake in the media world is increasingly difficult to discern. The war against fake news rages on, but there is one new weapon in the arsenal against misinformation: Blockchain
More DetailsMysten Labs has confirmed that the contents stored in its Discord server has been hacked.
More DetailsDigital currencies, public stocks and venture capital backing crypto startups have finally cooled down after massive growth due to the effects of an economic storm, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsInfosys and SAP are in talks to create a joint go-to-market engagement model between project Embrace from SAP and Infosys' Innov8 program. The joint engagement model is intended to help companies accelerate their digital transformation based on SAP S/4HANA® to build intelligent enterprises.
More DetailsHSBC plans to launch a digital assets custody service for institutional clients in 2024, partnering with Metaco to expand its digital offerings to include tokenised securities.
More DetailsAustralia’s competition watchdog sued Meta Friday, alleging scam advertisement of cryptocurrency investments by asking local celebrities to promote them on its social media platform.
More DetailsTo boost Georgia’s global reputation as a leading wine producer, the Cardano Foundation has partnered with the nation’s wine agency to create a public and flexible trace solution powered by the Cardano blockchain.
More DetailsOn Peter McCormack's talk show, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the challenges faced by Ethereum 2.0 and the debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum.
More DetailsCentral American nation El Salvador officially adopts Bitcoin as legal tender Tuesday, becoming the first country to embrace Bitcoin as another circulating fiat currency alongside the US dollar.
More DetailsTrustSwap, a DeFi platform dedicated to enabling the execution of timed token purchases, recently announced that its SmartLocks service has officially locked over four times more value than the Bitcoin Lightning Network. While this is a major achievement on its own, it is only one of TrustSwap's many different services and it shows the potential that the project has to dominate the DeFi sector.
More DetailsPeople's Bank of China, the Central Bank of China made an announcement of the acceleration of the development of its legal digital currency.
More DetailsResearchers in Japan have been looking into a blockchain-based mechanism to settle legal disputes in a “digital court,” aiming to perform legal actions with a more cost-efficient legal process.
More DetailsWith the fall of Bitcoin, Cardano (ADA), as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $35,514,244,744, has also undergone a retracement.
More DetailsWhile JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed his thoughts on the critical value of blockchain technology, he is still not interested in Bitcoin as a hedge investment.
More DetailsThe Bank of America Corp. said that the US is likely to issue its own digital currency between 2025 and 2030, Bloomberg reported.
More Details30 August 2019 – The 39th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and 23rd electronicAsia will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13-16 October 2019. The two fairs will gather around 4,300 exhibitors from across the globe, showcasing a wide variety of intelligent products, innovative start-up ideas and electronic components.
More DetailsOn April 20, the native token LEMC of LEMONCHAIN Ltd., a project in the medical blockchain industry, announced its listing on the LEMONCHAIN cryptocurrency platform.
More DetailsAuthentication solutions provider Veratad Technologies has partnered with UK-based Blockchain-ID Ltd to jointly develop BlockchainIDme, an authentication tool on the Algorand blockchain.
More DetailsSpeaking on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” Thursday, Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith deemed the collapse of crypto exchange FTX as “a tragedy and total failure of governance.”
More DetailsRitual partners with EigenLayer to enhance AI capabilities on Ethereum, leveraging restaking mechanisms for decentralized AI services and economic security.
More DetailsOn October 29-31, 2020, the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center is organizing the Crypto Assets Conference (CAC) for the fourth time. Blockchain technology was born through the invention of Bitcoin and has since then created hundreds of digital assets and spurred the development of business models building on decentralized networks. Together with executives, founders, investors and representatives from public authorities the conference covers both the public blockchain (crypto assets) and the enterprise blockchain domain (DLT). The CAC makes the audience familiar with the current trends in DLT, blockchain and crypto assets.
More DetailsNorth Korean hacks on the cryptocurrency platforms jumped to at least seven times, extracting nearly $400 million worth of digital assets over the last year, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said.
More DetailsThe Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) seeks to improve trade connectivity by upgrading transport infrastructure across much of Eurasia. The undertaking spans a massive geographic area covering as many as 63 countries, accounting for sixty percent of the world’s population and thirty percent of global GDP.
More DetailsDigiFT will mint 100 NFTs to commemorate its inaugural security token listing.
More DetailsDTCC announces its strategic acquisition of digital asset infrastructure specialist, Securrency. This move will bolster DTCC's digital asset offerings and streamline the integration of blockchain technology.
More DetailsBlockchain, cryptocurrencies, fintech and virtual assets will be at the centre of many of the discussions and we have selected a few of the speakers that we are most intrigued by and some that our readers may not realize are important or outspoken in the blockchain and crypto space. We have purposely excluded the usual suspects—if you don’t know what PWC’s Henri Arslanian thinks about crypto by now, we really can’t help you.
More DetailsCircle has launched a new account service that enables corporate customers to deposit, withdraw, receive and store cryptocurrencies through their account and allow them to settle all payments in USDC stablecoins.
More DetailsYuga Labs, the developer of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has hired VP of Product at financial software firm Rally Chris Fortier as its VP of Product.
More DetailsThe University of North Texas (UNT) in Dallas has unveiled GreenLight Credentials, a blockchain-enabled academic records verification platform, for its students, giving them more control of their transcripts.
More DetailsBakkt said it would continue to provide crypto and loyalty experiences via SaaS and API solutions on a secure platform.
More DetailsThe US OCC has created virtual office hours to discuss fintech and possibly crypto-related innovations
More DetailsDenmark-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinify has announced that it has received regulatory approval to operate in Italy.
More DetailsThe Crypto market is still suffering from ushered in a week of plummeting. Bitcoin was plunging to around $34,000 on last Friday while Ethereum also touched a low of 2,300 on the same day.
More DetailsPolygon becomes the only blockchain selected for Disney's 2022 accelerator program, which will help the development of the web 3 fields.
More DetailsTerraform Labs is currently being charged with tax evasion fraud by the South Korean National Tax Service, a move that complicates matters for the startup that is trying to salvage its collapsed ecosystem
More DetailsOne of China's major banks, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has released its white paper on blockchain-based applications in the financial sector. The document is the first white paper related to blockchain technology in the financial industry. The paper also highlights the present challenges faced by the banking sector.
More DetailsChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) Financial Technology Committee held its first meeting of the year this week, after months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fan Yifei, the PBoC’s deputy governor echoed President Xi Jinping’s call for the acceleration of the country’s blockchain development adoption. The president pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen fundamental research of blockchain technology and enhance innovation, enabling China to take a leading position in the blockchain field. The bank’s deputy governor met with the central bank’s officials as well as the heads of their affiliated financial institutions. Fan emphasized the importance of blockchain and financial technology (FinTech) industries and wanted to ensure China’s adoption plan would be laid out and implemented by 2021 to be in line with the deadline they have set out.
More DetailsUkraine expands over $30M crypto donation program and accepts Polkadot’s DOTs after Russian army invasion.
More DetailsTo tackle the challenge of the loss of autonomy on personal data experienced in Web2, ShareRing has launched a new website with blockchain-powered digital identities that will usher in the Web3 era.
More DetailsToday, social media is controlled by a handful of private corporations– but that could soon change as blockchains like DeSo begin to onboard millions of Ethereum users from DeFi apps into social apps.
More DetailsAustralia Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to switch to distributed ledger technology by April 2021, replacing its clearing system, registry, and settlement with the technology for the sole purpose of cutting costs for customers.
More DetailsEthereum layer 2 scaling solution Polygon today announced establishing a new division, Polygon Studios, to focus on blockchain games and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
More DetailsInvest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced details of its five-day StartmeupHK Festival 2020, which will run from July 6 to 10. Befitting its theme of startups and technology, the festival is making the unprecedented move of transforming from an in-person event to a fully virtual experience.
More DetailsBusiness of Design Week (BODW) 2020, Asia’s leading event on design, innovation and brands, will bring together design visionaries, creatives, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across sectors and industries around the world with a series of events from 30 November – 5 December 2020 to inspire a new vision of success for the ‘new normal’. One of the highlighted events, the BODW Summit (3 – 5 December 2020), themed “VISION 20/21” this year, will be a hybrid LIVE event, with selective sessions simulcast on ViuTVsix, social media and at ‘BODW CitySalon’ partner locations including PMQ, D2 Place and Fashion Walk for the first time to deliver a ‘Beyond virtual, LIVE global’ experience for international audiences.
More DetailsThe SEC extends the review period for the Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF until February 6, 2024, signaling continued caution in cryptocurrency product approvals.
More DetailsBrad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, believes most governments consider blockchain technology a game-changer as it solves frictions like transparency and settlement that were a headache in yesteryears.
More DetailsWith the readiness of government-backed Swiss bank, bank Basler Kantonalbank (BKB) to offer crypto custodial services, the financial service sector is an inch closer to driving mainstream adoption of blockchain technology
More DetailsAfter pleading guilty to two charges of conspiracy to conduct wire fraud, former Coinbase product manager Ishan Wahi will spend at least three years.
More DetailsBitget Wallet achieves a landmark 20 million users, becoming the fourth-largest Web3 wallet globally, with its unique offerings and strategic innovations.
More DetailsThe U.N. experts are currently investigating 35 cases in 17 countries where North Koreas were using cyberattacks to raise money for the military objective.
More DetailsA global UAE bank is creating a federated and sovereign blockchain architecture for digital identity via HashCash Consultants, to propel its financial and banking operations and prepare for the future of finance.
More DetailsEuropean Union lawmakers have created a draft proposal that aims to circumvent end-to-end encryption, in a move to increase cybersecurity.
More DetailsThe current breaking news indicates that Coca-Cola bottlers now is rolling out SAP’s blockchain to make its supply chain more efficient and transparent.
More DetailsLaunch House, a private community focused on connecting and supporting top entrepreneurs, launched its first fund, House Capital, with a $10 million commitment to invest in early-stage firms within the community and high-growth startups outside.
More DetailsMichael Alan Stollery, CEO of Titanium Blockchain Infrastructure Services Inc. (TBIS), has been convicted of involving multiple fraudulent accounts in a 2018 initial coin offering (ICO).
More DetailsTelegram’s blockchain launch of TON faces delays as the recent court order by US Lawmakers requires the company to hand over documentation regarding the spending of their raised funds via ICO.
More DetailsPrior to joining Coinbase in 2018, Emilie Choi had spent more than 8 years working for LinkedIn - initially as a VP of business and data, after which she took on the role of COO in 2018.
More DetailsCoinbase rolls out a new staking crypto service to its institutional clients ahead of Ethereum’s planned transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism, providing more financial options to their portfolios.
More DetailsBlockchain company Metis has announced today a launch of the first-ever community-minted non-fungible token (NFT), called “Rebuilding the Tower of Babel.”
More DetailsEthereum has set a new high, gaining incredible earnings to $2,644 yesterday. However, the bullish trend did not continue and dropped by more than 10% today.
More DetailsVladimir Potanin, arguably the richest man in Russia, has been granted permission to offer digital tokens to book air tickets, purchase metals, and transfer ski passes using his blockchain platform dubbed Atomyze. The much-needed go-ahead was given by the nation’s central bank last week based on Potanin’s urge to tokenize commodities from a consumer perspective.
More DetailsAdam White, president of U.S. Institutional Exchange Bakkt, revealed on his Twitter, saying that he is working with Bakkt until next week.
More DetailsBlockchain technology might be an alternative way to resolve healthcare issues effectively. MAPay and Verida have recently announced collaborating by providing a decentralized healthcare network in Bermuda.
More DetailsCoop Italia, the biggest retail chain in Italy, has acknowledged this attribute as it has selected IBM’s blockchain technology to enable its private label brand called Coop Vivi Verde to trace the origin of eggs in its supply chain.
More DetailsVerticalCrypto Art is pleased to announce ‘Proof of People’, London’s first immersive three-day festival showcasing art, fashion and music through the lens of the metaverse culture and NFT-backed technology, held at the iconic London venue Fabric from July 6-8.
More DetailsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed WisdomTree's Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listing application until July 14.
More DetailsNEAR Protocol and South Korea's ZEP are partnering to improve user onboarding and enhance Web3 capabilities, using NEAR's blockchain network and ZEP's metaverse platform.
More DetailsEl Salvador's President Nayib Bukelet announced that Bitcoin will officially become legal tender on September 7 and will airdrop $30 in Bitcoin to the public.
More DetailsThe accelerated growth of blockchain technology in Africa recently has raised concerns over the possible implementation of knee-jerk regulation.
More DetailsA cryptocurrency index fund provider Bitwise based in the US is of the opinion that the Facebook-owned stable Libra has accelerated the growth of cryptocurrencies by three years.
More DetailsTraders tried multiple attempts to push BTC to $60,000 but were rejected and failed to stabilize this level and fell sharply yesterday, reaching a minimum of $53,715.
More DetailsRipple’s chief technical officer (CTO) David Schwartz explained why the company’s native XRP cryptocurrency has not been more readily adopted by banks.
More DetailsUnlimited Quantitative Easing has had the most significant impact on the stock and crypto market, meaning both markets have a strong correlation with monetary policy.
More DetailsHyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, EOS, ChainSQL, WeBank’s FISCO BCOS, and Baidu’s Xuperchain are also planned to be added to the “ecosystem play,” and “internet environment,” as explained by Zhiguang Shan, the Chairman of the BSN’s Development Association. This network of blockchains will be available for those who are interested to take part in it, including small to medium-sized businesses.
More DetailsHut 8 has amended its $65 million credit facility with Coinbase, demonstrating a significant shift in digital asset financing by using Bitcoin as collateral.
More DetailsThe Chainlink network has made a name for itself by providing reliable tamper-proof data for complex smart contracts on any blockchain.
More DetailsFC Barcelona, one of the most successful and envied football clubs in the world, has joined hands with Chiliz, a fintech firm, in the provision of a blockchain-powered fan-engagement platform.
More DetailsPeople generally understand that human-made public goods—highways, airports, libraries—will incur some economic costs which must be recovered through some sort of fee, toll or charge. It is apparent, however, that the general public gives little thought to the actual policy decisions made in cost recovery schemes or the impact of cost recovery methodologies on the efficient allocation and utilization of these resources for the assets. ConsenSys proposes a tokenized model to better sustain and enhances public resources.
More DetailsADA, Cardano's native token, backs the algorithmic stablecoin, which is tied 1:1 to the US dollar.
More DetailsIn a conference hosted by National Bank of Ukraine, some central banks recently suggested that blockchain is unnecessary for digital fiat currency
More DetailsAlex is one of the founding members of Swissborg founded two years ago to open the world of finance to all. His brother and CEO Cyrus had been working in investment banking but was struck by how he was only helping the rich get richer - a position with which he was not comfortable. And so the ambition of opening up the priviate members club of finance was born.
More DetailsCoinDCX, India’s largest crypto-enabled financial services company, has raised $90 million in financing led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s fund B Capital,becoming the first Indian crypto unicorn.
More DetailsThe proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has gained steam in 2021 because it is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective compared to the proof of work (PoW) framework used in networks like Bitcoin (BTC).
More DetailsDeloitte has partnered with cryptography startup Qedit to leverage zero-knowledge proof privacy tech on its new qualification information blockchain platform.
More DetailsTether’s USDT token, the world’s largest stablecoin by marketcap, has launched on the Bitcoin Cash network. USDT is also available on Algorand, EOS, Tron, Omni and the Liquid Network.
More DetailsAllbridge has recovered $465,000 worth of cryptocurrency stolen in a recent exploit, after the attacker apparently took the project's offer for a white hat bounty and returned the funds. The stolen funds were converted to Binance USD and used as compensation. Allbridge had previously offered the attacker a chance to escape legal repercussions and receive a bounty for finding vulnerabilities. The project has yet to publicly disclose the total amount stolen but blockchain security firms estimate it to be close to $550,000.
More DetailsWhy does everybody still act like bitcoin is in a bear market?
More DetailsAn Israeli startup has developed a new technology that could prevent the loss of funds caused by human error when sending Bitcoins or other digital assets. The mistake is common as wallet addresses are represented by a unique and random string of alphanumeric characters.
More DetailsDigital asset exchange platform BTSE announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) earn products that enable users to generate passive income.
More DetailsJohn Tsang, the ex-financial secretary, said that the virtual economy would be important to Hong Kong, encouraging the young generation to be active through web 3 involvement and technology adoption.
More DetailsThe European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox helps 20 projects each year obtain legal and regulatory support from the European Commission.
More DetailsAnkr, one of the world’s fastest-growing Web3 infrastructure providers, is thrilled to announce that its open-source contributions to BNB Chain are bringing unparalleled performance to the BNB Chain ecosystem. The Erigon upgrade implemented by Ankr has reduced the BNB Chain’s storage requirements by 75%, increased the RPC request performance by 10x, and made the sync process 100x faster!
More DetailsArcBlock has released an updated framework called ArcBlock Blockchain Platform 1.0. It will assist businesses and developers to quickly manage and build decentralized applications and blockchain networks.
More DetailsThe leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin experienced a strong bullish rally this week, rebounding to the highest point of $50562.11. Here are the possible reasons behind the story why the price is unable to break through the $50K level.
More DetailsTo offer users a personal AI-powered, decentralized, and trusted social media experience, Resonate, a decentralized social NFT platform, is leveraging the power of blockchain technology and machine learning provided by Fetch.ai.
More DetailsHip-hop legend Snoop Dogg’s first NFT collaboration with digital multimedia artist Coldie was minted on SuperRare.
More DetailsNew data by Santiment reveals that crypto whales see the current pullback as the perfect storm needed to accumulate more ETH tokens.
More DetailsThink Tank, dGen, releases a new report entitled, “AI, Privacy, and Genomics: The Next Era of Drug Design”. It tackles the issue of privacy and access to genetic data for companies using AI to speed up and improve drug design.
More DetailsCybersecurity firm Halborn has warned of a vulnerability called "Rab13s" that could put over 280 blockchain networks at risk of zero-day exploits, potentially exposing at least $25 billion worth of crypto. The most critical vulnerability could allow an attacker to send malicious consensus messages to individual nodes, causing each to shut down and potentially enabling a 51% attack on the network. While Dogecoin, Zcash, and Litecoin have already implemented patches for the discovered vulnerabilities, hundreds of other networks remain at risk.
More DetailsFounded in 2007, eToro has been a leader in the global Fintech revolution, empowering people to invest by giving them access to global markets. From cryptos to stocks and commodities, eToro has made trading easy and social, creating a strong community of over 12 million traders worldwide.
More DetailsKorea’s surging ahead with its blockchain and crypto aspirations. Weeks after the government announced a $400 million blockchain fund, a prominent university added blockchain curriculum to its coursework.
More DetailsArgo Blockchain mined 129 BTC in July 2023, an 11% decrease from June, with stable revenue of $3.87M.
More DetailsAccording to Reuters, the European Union is working to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, advocating for relevant cryptocurrency exchange companies to disclose relevant details, but has been rejected by more than 40 cryptocurrency business leaders.
More DetailsWhite hat hackers identified weaknesses in crypto wallet OneKey's software earlier this year that allowed them to hack a hardware wallet in one second, however OneKey corrected the problem and no one was affected.
More DetailsA three-bedroom (two-bedroom) house in the Portuguese metropolis of Braga has successfully sold for Bitcoin for the first time.
More DetailsCanadian fintech firm Stablecorp announced that it has secured $1.5 million in participation from crypto market leaders, including Circle Ventures, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) in the Pre-Series A Funding Round.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and Bank Indonesia under the Indonesian G20 Presidency announced the winners of their jointly organized G20 TechSprint competition last week during a live award ceremony in Jakarta. This third edition of the TechSprint aims to catalyze the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC). Twenty-one finalists from more than 100 applicants worldwide developed and submitted innovative best-in-class CBDC solutions.
More DetailsWith the launch of Ethereum 2.0 testnet set to be released today on August 4 at 1 pm UTC, the Ethereum Foundation has been looking to build a security team that will be responsible for maintaining ETH 2.0.
More DetailsSpeaking to Blockchain.News in an exclusive interview, Hong Kong-based graphic design and production start-up PANGU, a metaverse agency appointed by the Sandbox, provides one-stop-solution services for clients to establish and develop their own virtual land in the Metaverse.
More DetailsBy measuring the success of how individual blockchains: Ethereum, EOS, and TRON have been performing in the first month of the new year, the data from January 2020 gives an insight into the year ahead.
More DetailsThe largest bank in Malaysia Maybank partnered with the National Bank of Cambodia to sign MoU for cross-border remittance using NBC’s blockchain-based Bakong payment system.
More DetailsThe issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has been gaining traction as various nations have shown interest. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), China’s central bank, has finished the development of a CBDC’s basic function and relevant laws are being drafted to set the ball rolling for its circulation.
More DetailsThe Criminal Investigation Division(CID) of the IRS are actively hiring private contractors to study and analyze privacy coins, as there has quite been a lot of fraudulent activities revolving around their usage.
More DetailsPurse.io the company which was at the forefront of increasing adoption of bitcoin at retail payment outlets such as Amazon, would be closing its door after 6 years of operations, marking the end to an era.
More DetailsTelegram Open Network (TON) developers responded to investors in a letter regarding the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announcing that the GRM token offering was illegal. GRM is a native currency of TON, the blockchain platform that aims at facilitating payments and hosting decentralized applications (DApps).
More DetailsBlockchain can come in handy in the realization of efficient waste management measures through the creation of a trustworthy, transparent, and immutable supply chain network for a plethora of different records. This technology can aid in the digital tracking of information, allowing an in-depth analysis of supply chains.
More DetailsSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Credit Agricole have launched a blockchain-based platform called "so|bond," which allows institutional clients to issue, trade and settle bonds digitally. The platform uses a validation protocol called "Proof of Climate awaReness," which minimizes its environmental footprint while incentivizing nodes to improve their environmental impact.
More DetailsSouth Korean legislature is mulling plans to tighten its grip on crypto fraud practices
More DetailsThe French Army has revealed that it has been using the Tezos Blockchain to authenticate its judicial expenses through a smart contract. This development makes Tezos the first blockchain to be used for operative intentions by a public entity.
More DetailsLibra is moving away from its original plan of permissionless digital currency, widely accessible for the public, due to ongoing unprecedented hardship. Libra will be moving towards a coin that would be subject to foreign exchange controls and regulations.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange OKX announced that it is partnering with Pyth Network, which operates one of the largest and most reliable oracle networks.
More DetailsPopular social news aggregator, web content rating and discussion site Reddit invites developers to develop is Ethereum based Community Points
More DetailsBoth at industry events and in the media, there has been an increased interest in the potential impact of blockchain technology. While debates regarding the adoption of the technology continue, a global radio station launches its own cryptocurrency to enhance its operations.
More DetailsWith the New York Department of Financial Services guidelines, blockchain agencies will find easy entry into the cities blockchain ecosystem
More DetailsIn a press release disclosed with Blockchain.news, New York-based Signature Bank announces that it is planning to launch Signet, its digital payments platform, on the Fireblocks network.
More DetailsNasdaq-listed Northern Trust has introduced a digital platform for institutional voluntary carbon credit transactions, utilizing private ledger digital blockchain technology. The platform aims to streamline and digitize the complex process between institutional buyers and project developers.
More DetailsSingapore-based web3 gaming firm, Planetarium Labs raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Animoca Brands.
More DetailsELEET GAMES is proud to start building Web3 games exclusively on the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain and to announce an investment from the Tezos Foundation. ELEET GAMES is a next-generation gaming publisher leveraging Web3 tools to become the first “Players’ Publisher”. Web3 enables publishers to build games that incorporate user feedback and give gaming communities a real stake in the ecosystems they contribute to as players. New games, associated NFTs, and the native $LEET token from ELEET GAMES will all be built on Tezos.
More DetailsAfter the unfortunate hack incident, Mango Markets is now set to accept a large bug bounty for the hacker who stole $114 million from the protocol.
More DetailsThe Forum will count on 30+ expert speakers from well-known organisations like the European Commission, Swiss National Bank, European Banking Federation, the British Blockchain Association, European Blockchain Partnership, Deutsche Bank, Aviva and many more
More DetailsThe American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has not been oblivious to the rapidly changing digital assets ecosystem as it has availed a practice aid to help in crypto accountancy. The practice aid is founded on professional experience and literature from members of the Digital Assets Working Group.
More DetailsAstar Network, the smart contract platform for multichain, has been awarded the Product of the Year at the 4th annual Blockchain Award by the Japan Blockchain Association. Astar Network’s founder and CEO Sota Watanabe bagged the Person of the Year award for the second consecutive year at the same event.
More DetailsThe Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups, Singapore (ACCESS), a non-profit organization for the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector in Singapore, has set the ball rolling as the first institution across the globe to utilize blockchain technology for an Annual General Meeting (AGM).
More DetailsCoinbase has entered the Singaporean market as it has gained approval from the central bank to offer its crypto services in the city-state.
More DetailsTrung Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Sky Mavis, moved about $3 million in crypto tokens prior to the disclosure details of the $540 million Ronin bridge hack in March, Bloomberg reported.
More DetailsCoinbase director Conor Grogan saw Binance-linked anonymous wallet transactions. The wallets acquired unlisted tokens minutes before their listing announcement on Binance's website and sold them shortly after, sparking suspicions of crypto insider trading.
More DetailsAurigami told The Block that $9.5 million was raised via a private token sale, while $2.5 million via an initial exchange offering (IEO) on KuCoin, Bybit and Impossible Finance.
More DetailsThe Merge won’t make the network much faster or be able to process more transactions per second, which means gas fees won’t change much.
More DetailsSpace and Time TM, a decentralized data platform for blockchain applications, has raised $10 million in a seed round led by Framework Ventures, a venture capital firm known for its early entry into decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain gaming (GameFi). Additional participants in the round include Digital Currency Group (DCG), Stratos, SamsungNext, IOSG Ventures, Alliance and several market leading DeFi, GameFi, and venture organizations.
More DetailsU.S. based cryptocurrency platform Smartfi announced to develop two coins, including the first minable stablecoin worldwide, which will not require a burn-mint protocol or USD-fiat-peg to maintain an exact correlation to the US Dollar.
More DetailsIOVLabs pushes the boundaries of DeFi innovation and usability. The team will soon unveil their "Everyday DeFi" initiative for the Rootstock ecosystem, spearheaded by the RIF Aggregation Layer-2 scaling solution based on zkSync.
More DetailsIn just a few days, Dock will be introducing its mainnet with the aim to solve many of today’s issues with digital credentials. Scheduled for September 30, 2020, the mainnet launch is the culmination of years of collaboration, hard work, and testing that brings to the market a bespoke credential issuing and verification platform.
More DetailsBrian Brooks has affirmed that the OCC is not planning any ban or stringent regulation on Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsNEAR's blockchain ecological DeFi project- Ref Finance announced the completion of $4.8 million financings led by Jump Crypto.
More DetailsRobinhood announced the acquisition of Cove Markets, a cross-exchange trading platform, joining Robinhood crypto.
More DetailsAs the world tries to come to terms with the coronavirus outbreak, recently Edwin Bautista chief executive and president of UnionBank of the Philippines revealed how digital services could support consumers as they increasingly self-isolate themselves or have to work remotely for an extended timeframe. The fintech leader projected the end of cash as the coronavirus crisis provokes banks to fast track the shift towards digital. But will the end of physical cash become a reality? The trend towards cashless remains inevitable as the current events seem to accelerate this process.
More DetailsThe selling of Huobi Group founder's majority stake in the crypto-exchange could be the industry's biggest takeover since a $2 trillion global crypto rout started, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsSong Young-gil, leader of the ruling Democratic Party, stated that the South Korean government should stop the crackdown on the crypto sector and start nurturing it instead.
More DetailsAnt Financial, an affiliate of Alibaba the e-commerce giant is making efforts to increase the scope and accelerate its charity project which happens to be a blockchain initiative.
More DetailsDomineum, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) startup, is set to train as many as 100,000 students under the umbrella of the Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) in blockchain and emerging technologies.
More DetailsBitcoin hit a record high of $63,860 and stabilized above the 63K level. As Bitcoin soared, Dogecoin experienced a strong 47% spike on April 14 and hit a record high of $0.1210. What should we expect from DOGE in the short term?
More DetailsThe Russian Association of Crypto Industry and Blockchain (RACIB) has written an open letter to President Vladimir Putin urging him to address the risks of delayed cryptocurrency regulations in Russia. The letter argues that Russia has been too slow to implement legal regimes for crypto adoption and highlights the potential complications of proposed amendments to the current crypto law.
More DetailsWith the metaverse expected to be worth between $8 trillion and $13 trillion by 2030, virtual world gaming platforms The Sandbox and FlickPlay have joined hands to enhance its adoption by offering players a blockchain asset.
More DetailsRussia’s blockchain e-voting platform for Vladimir Putin’s proposed Constitutional amendments reportedly suffered a node attack last weekend. The proposal is passed will allow Putin to serve as President until 2036.
More DetailsFor accurate futuristic decision-making in weather forecasting, blockchain ledgers should be integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), according to HashCash Consultants CEO Raj Chowdhury.
More DetailsMobile game publisher Kongregate has partnered with Immutable X, Ethereum's leading Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution, to launch a $40 million blockchain developer fund.
More DetailsThe Chicago Board Options Exchange has filed for a trademark application for CBOE DIGITAL, NFT trademark, according to its attorney Michael Kondoudis's announcement through a tweet.
More DetailsWhile speaking at a recent conference in Paris on virtual currencies, Bruno Le Maire, French Finance Minister said, “In these conditions, we cannot authorise the developments of Libra on European soil.
More DetailsThe SEC is nearing a decision on approving spot Bitcoin ETFs, which could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market and investor sentiment, with discussions focusing on minor amendments.
More DetailsMediLiVes, the innovative healthcare platform based on AI and Blockchain technology, launched its App on Saturday 16th November in London. MediLiVes is disrupting the USD 10 million diagnostic industry by partnering with medical practitioners and patients on a single digital platform.
More DetailsCœuré, who previously led a Group of Seven working group on global stablecoins, said that he was very happy to join the Basel-based institution:
More DetailsCrypto mining company EZ Blockchain plans to expand its mining rigs to 16 megawatts using Georgia's underutilized power resources.
More DetailsUnilever, the consumer goods company that owns brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Vaseline, Knorr, and other well-known brands, has announced that it will be leveraging blockchain to tackle deforestation.
More Details21.co, the parent company of European ETF issuer 21Shares, has completed a $25 million financing led by Marshall Wace at a valuation of $2 billion.
More DetailsRipple Labs is facing a lawsuit by New Payments Platform Australia (NPPA) for allegedly violating intellectual property rights for the branding of ‘PayID’.
More DetailsIn the face of global isolation from international financial systems and imposed US sanctions on state-run PSDV (Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.) , Venezuelan’s Central Bank is looking to explore Bitcoin and Ethereum payment systems.
More DetailsStaking liquid Lido V2 will allow Ethereum staking reward withdrawals and better staking infrastructure.
More DetailsBitcoin miner Merkle Standard has formed a joint venture with Bitmain, one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers, to increase its total computing power, or hash rate, from about 0.3 EH/s to 3.1 exahash ( EH/s), the computing power is increased by 900%.
More DetailsWith just a week left before Ethereum 2.0, the deposit contracts that are needed have surged considerably, topping 50% of its target.
More DetailsBitso has now reached a mark of 1 million users in Brazil, a year after its release in the country, the Mexican cryptocurrency exchange announced.
More DetailsChina is researching the application of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence in cross-border financing, focusing on risk management.
More DetailsBeyond the hype of its potential, does blockchain technology really have the power to drive social impact?
More DetailsTaxation for cryptocurrencies differ from one country to another and most have yet to provide clear guidelines on how to tax staked crypto.
More DetailsThe KuCoin hacker has begun dumping his stolen funds, after having made off with over $150 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), ERC-20 tokens, and Ether (ETH).
More DetailsTim Draper is a billionaire investor best known to the crypto community for his participation in the FBI’s 2014 Silk road auctions where he won thousands of Bitcoin. The venture capitalist has revealed the he is now honing in on India's emerging cryptocurrency sector and hopes to fund many of the region's startups.
More DetailsThe Ministry of Information and Communications in Vietnam is building an enterprise blockchain platform dubbed akaChain in line with its national program.
More DetailsAs 2020 comes to a close, we take a look back at the most important developments regarding the pursuit of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).
More DetailsThe University of California, San Francisco’s plans to further COVID-19 vaccine research were disrupted by a ransomware attack on the school’s servers.
More DetailsCoinbase Custody has become the first cryptocurrency custodian to obtain bot SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 evaluations.
More DetailsA report from Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, a cryptocurrency exchange firm based in San Francisco, informed that it has hired former CoinDesk journalist, Pete Rizzo who served as an Editor-in-chief in the news industry.
More DetailsBirmingham City University (BCU) in the United Kingdom is testing the waters with a blockchain-based digital safety certificate to safeguard consumers and suppliers from risks triggered by coronavirus (COVID-19). The digital certificate dubbed the Coronavirus Clearance Certificate (CCC), will be instrumental in reassuring stakeholders across supply chains that goods offered are risk-free.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has joined forces with the central banks of South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia to kick start a project dubbed Dunbar aimed at testing the use CBDCs in cross border payments.
More DetailsThe United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing on Sept. 24 with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) five commissioners. Vital topics covered in the hearing include the consideration of cryptocurrencies as securities, regulation of Facebook’s Libra and Calibra, and insider trading.
More DetailsFacebook’s creation of cryptocurrency Libra will spawn a ‘shadow banking’ system outside of sanctioned financial markets according to US banks.
More DetailsUS lawmakers approved the American COMPETE Act and the Digital Taxonomy Act, in an active race against China the blockchain and technological sector.
More DetailsCrypto and cannabis markets seem to be attracting a rising number of young investors. Why is this so?
More DetailsBitcoin centric NASDAQ listed MicroStrategy has shored up its Bitcoin (BTC) portfolio by investing an additional US$175 Million.
More DetailsTexas state-chartered banks get the green light from the regulator in Texas of the United States for providing customer custody virtual currencies services.
More DetailsCrypto messaging platform Lines has raised $4 million in a seed round. The company aims to build an app to solve issues like no verifiable communications platform in the industry.
More DetailsCrypto exchange FTX is raising as much as $1 billion at a valuation of around $32 billion, according to CNBC, citing people with knowledge of the discussion.
More DetailsEMCD and Gresham International will be Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 Sponsorship
More DetailsFTX exchange announced on Twitter that it will provide the first bank in each region with a bonus of $1 million.
More DetailsWith the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving just around the corner, pundits, investors, and traders are keeping a keen eye on this event because mining rewards will be slashed from 12.5 BTC to 6.25 BTC. Crypto trader TheMoonCarl tweeted that the number of non-zero Bitcoin addresses had smashed the 30 million figure. As a result, he believes that the all-time high Price of BTC of $20,000 will be broken.
More DetailsSince starting in 2001, the platform has increased to over 49 million pages and millions of articles. Each month, as many as 50,000 new articles are submitted and added to the site, meaning that storage and security are extremely important to its constant growth and usability.
More DetailsInfinity Ventures Crypto has completed its first round of funding with $70 million for investing in startups in Asia and the Americas.
More DetailsDeutsche Bank has warned that there is a high chance of a crisis far worse than the current coronavirus pandemic and could have a chance of taking out Bitcoin completely.
More DetailsNew AI & Voice Recognition zone plus smart lighting products
More DetailsFortune Business Insights reports that the cryptocurrency market will hit $1.758 billion by 2027 from $754 million recorded in 2019, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. This growth will be spurred by blockchain technology as it makes cryptocurrency transactions effective, secure, and fast.
More DetailsThe new cryptocurrency council aims to serve as the growing industry’s voice to advocate for the economic and social benefits of crypto assets and related technologies.
More DetailsWeb3 payments revolution Fuse officially launched the blockchain payment API platform Fuse Charge.
More DetailsLine, the Japanese messaging service has closed its Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange and relaunched the exchange service globally from a United States-based platform.
More DetailsChinese courts have gone a notch higher by adopting blockchain-based door seals that will optimize property security by enabling real-time video surveillance and a sophisticated alarm system. This move is intended to eradicate the conventional paper seals, which are not tamper-proof.
More DetailsAccording to the Exchangers representative, the token was going to be referred to as Binance GBP and was going to be fully backed by British pounds reserves. He also stated that in the nearest future more fiat currency backed stablecoins would be introduced on the platform
More DetailsThe recent passing of China's Cryptography Law, which will come into effect in 2020, has peaked local interest as searches for blockchain on WeChat surged ten-fold.
More DetailsGary Gensler has been confirmed to the role of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
More DetailsFinal Fantasy game creator Square Enix has announced plans to launch a non-fungible token (NFT) project related to the game franchise.
More DetailsWhat is fiat money; the history of fiat money and its influence on monetary policy and the global economy.
More DetailsFisker said that the company will not accept Bitcoin (BTC) as an investment due to environmental unfriendly processes used in Bitcoin mining operations.
More DetailsMicroStrategy released the first quarter of 2022 report on Tuesday, the company holds a total of 129,218 BTC, resulting in a $1 billion impairment.
More DetailsIn recent years, many of you who are interested in crypto, probably have noticed the continuous growth of the number of new exchange products that help earn from lending and margin trade.
More DetailsEnterprise-grade distributed ledger Hyperledger Fabric platform Remooz.com launched its first NFT marketplace platform.
More DetailsAs China has strengthened the supervision of cryptocurrency mining and related trading, fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) sentiment has intensified among investors. BTC/USDT plummeted nearly 10% today, as low as $32,266.
More DetailsAlthough cryptocurrencies have been around for quite some time, many people still find them confusing. In part, that is definitely due to the fact that there are many common myths about them that people take to be true.
More DetailsCrypto is heating up once again! DeFi has exploded onto the scene, scalability of Ethereum is in question and gas fees are out of control, interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is hot, regulators are scrutinising closely and expectations that bitcoin is going to moon soon, is causing a rumble in the crypto jungle!
More DetailsFacebook on Tuesday announced its Bitcoin rival called Libra, a cryptocurrency created by a Facebook subsidiary called Calibra that will be managed by an oversight body called the Libra Association. The Libra coin will not be available immediately, as the announcement only covers the vision and technology behind the Facebook blockchain. But the company says Libra will be private, mostly.
More DetailsThe new Australian government has devised a "multi-stage strategy" to combat cryptocurrency frauds, safeguard consumers, and increase enforcement.
More DetailsDigital payment company Square is building an "assisted custodial" bitcoin hardware wallet, confirmed by founder and CEO Jack Dorsey and head of hardware Jesse Dorogusker.
More DetailsIn a talk radio segment, New York Bestseller Robert Kiyosaki and crypto investor Anthony Pompliano discussed the growth of Bitcoin (BTC) and the major role the cryptocurrency will play in the future.
More DetailsCleverminu, a hybrid meme and Inu token, has shared details of its much-anticipated token sale. The public event has seen 1 trillion CLEVERMINU tokens made available to establish a decentralized economy powered by its users. The token sale began on October 27 at 9:00 UTC, supporting price discovery and distributing CLEVERMINU to a global user base.
More DetailsWith Bitcoin’s current return of approximately 456% since the third halving event in May 2020, this is a notable underachievement compared to the two previous cycles, which had recorded 1,355% and 4,974% respectively at this point in time.
More DetailsBlockchain has been making headlines for quite some time now and banks have been widely talking about distributed ledger technology. Several financial institutions and banks have set up innovation labs to carry out proof of concepts so that to explore modern-day technology. A few days ago, Singapore’s Central Banks and JPMorgan announced that they are working on a blockchain pilot system, which is identified to have the potential to initiate multi-currency cross-border payments.
More DetailsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin have reportedly narrowed their differences on the terms for a pre-election pandemic relief package.
More DetailsBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become legal tender in a special economic zone on an island on Honduras' Caribbean coast, officials said.
More DetailsUS-based cryptocurrency mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings Inc has received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Hardin, Montana data centre.
More DetailsThe Tezos network has just completed its sixth protocol upgrade, ushering in gas optimizations, increased operation sizes, and more.
More DetailsThe skyrocketing number of digital asset services shows increased crypto awareness and adoption, which necessitates heightened security features, according to HashCash Consultants CEO Raj Chowdhury.
More DetailsAlessio Quaglini, the Managing Partner of a custody solution blockchain start-up HEX, see the growing importance and emerging trends for custody in the age of digital assets. “We strongly believe that blockchain technologies will be the underlying infrastructure for future financial instruments, assets, contracts and currencies.” Say Alessio. He believe that his firm can offer the value of flexibility, accessibility, and security through partner up with traditional financial institution with their unique ZeroKey technology solution.
More DetailsSingapore-based crypto fund firm Fintonia Group has received a provisional virtual-asset license from the Dubai authority.
More DetailsThe impeachment of Donald J.Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America and its potential outcome has stirred up predictions on Augur.
More DetailsThe UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a guideline for companies on advertising cryptocurrency services.
More DetailsThrough the trade, JPMorgan was able to issue tokenized $71,000. It was part of the Singapore central bank's pilot programs that are testing the use of DeFi in the banking sector.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) touts blockchain technology as the vaccine and game-changer needed to ensure things run smoothly in the global seafood supply chain irrespective of future disruptions. This is based on the fact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has laid the bare knuckles of the inefficiencies and challenges faced by the seafood industry.
More DetailsNifty Gateway co-founders Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster are leaving Gemini. Gemini is suing Genesis Global, an insolvent cryptocurrency lender. "Technical leader" Eddie Ma and "non-tech leader" Tara Harris will head the platform.
More DetailsIndia’s Tea Board seeks to mitigate the problem of tea adulteration by using blockchain technology as this will enhance consumers’ experience, as well as preserve the reputation of the Indian tea. Moreover, the consumption of tea in this nation will be boosted through an improved experience.
More DetailsBlockchain shows its versatility once again by becoming the perfect enforcer for copyright law, ensuring that authors receive their due credit and royalties.
More DetailsCircle's 2024 report on the USDC economy highlights significant growth in stablecoin adoption and usage, with a 59% increase in USDC wallets and over $12 trillion settled in blockchain transactions since its inception.
More DetailsIstanbul-based BtcTurk has established a securities brokerage, offering its millions of clients new options to satisfy their trading itch.
More DetailsTech giant IBM has teamed up with KAYA&KATO, a textile manufacturer of workwear and uniforms, in developing a blockchain network aimed at revamping the fashion industry.
More DetailsAustralian online bank Neobank Volt revealed that it has partnered with crypto exchange BTC Markets (BTCM) to provide bank services for Australian crypto investors.
More DetailsCryptocurrency hedge Fund Pangea Fund has raised $85 million to focus on a"long-only" strategy.
More DetailsThe Bank of England has confirmed it is considering the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). The confirmation was made by the governor of the bank Andrew Bailey in a webinar session with college students.
More DetailsCrypto lender BlockFi announced on Twitter that they have suspended withdrawals and normal business operations due to the lack of clarity around the current status of FTX.
More DetailsBlackRock unveils its first tokenized asset fund with a $100,000 minimum investment, signaling a major move by the asset management giant into digital assets.
More DetailsThe Boston Blockchain Association (BBA) has published a toolkit that will guide Massachusetts lawmakers in their efforts to create crypto laws.
More DetailsInvestcorp, a global manager of alternative investment products, has launched the first institutional blockchain fund in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), aiming at propelling a blockchain-powered digital evolution.
More DetailsThe Ethereum software company ConsenSys has acquired the Ethereum interface MyCrypto, aiming to integrate MyCrypto with the MetaMask wallet owned by ConsenSys and improve the security of all products.
More DetailsThe US government, through its federal agency the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated with protecting the country’s food supply and public health, has earmarked blockchain as one of the technological innovations that will prompt traceability and a food safety culture.
More DetailsFrom the beginning of 2021 to now, Dogecoin went from an altcoin worth only $0.007 to hit a price of $0.41 today.
More DetailsIn light of COVID-19, VeChain announced the launch of a blockchain-based medical platform at the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus.
More DetailsSui Foundation announces the reallocation of 117 million SUI tokens from external market makers to support the growth of its Layer 1 blockchain network, Sui. The move aims to bolster the network's DeFi ecosystem, which recently recorded its highest-ever total value locked (TVL) at approximately $37 million. The reallocation will not impact the circulating supply of SUI tokens.
More DetailsAave is taking the open finance sector by storm reaching number one on the Defi Pulse rankings, beating Maker and Compound.
More DetailsThere seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for a breakout in the Bitcoin market because the multi-month downtrend witnessed on the momentum indicator has broken out to the upside.
More DetailsShanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce had signed a written proposal giving the Shanghai government departments and six financial companies an opportunity to establish an E-port area blockchain alliance with the sole aim of fostering international trade and financial services.
More DetailsCoinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said it launched a pilot program in Mexico on Tuesday, allowing crypto investors to cash out cryptocurrencies in Pesos in Mexico.
More DetailsBrik by Brik, a major UK-based property development company, is making a long-term bet on the growing cryptocurrency market. The company announced that it will announce the launch of Brikn, a DAO ecosystem on the blockchain.
More DetailsGemini's report showed that women make up only 26% of Web3 investors.
More DetailsThe decentralized ledger platform IOTA is preparing to launch Chrysalis Phase 2.0, also known as the final phase of IOTA 1.5, and this will be a major milestone.
More DetailsBank of Canada researchers do not feel that the current state of zero-knowledge-proofs is mature enough to be integrated into their development plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
More DetailsMany analysts have come to view BRI as a diplomatic offensive with geopolitical motives. However, the initiative is primarily driven by the Middle Kingdom’s pressing need to transform its national economy through further integration with the world.
More DetailsCoinbase will gradually decentralize the chain but not create a new network coin.
More DetailsThe Solana Foundation is transferring management of its hackathons and accelerator programs to Colosseum, aiming to enhance the Solana ecosystem with substantial funding and developer support.
More DetailsAsian Development Bank (ADB) is going to initiate a blockchain-powered project to connect securities depositories and central banks in the APAC region.
More DetailsBarclays, the London based bank, has cut ties with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase as reported by CoinDesk.
More DetailsGrayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has positioned itself to become the first cryptocurrency investment fund to achieve a reporting status to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
More DetailsBitcoin will not receive the same amount of significance from banks any time soon as it has from individual investors, the head of the crypto prime brokerage Genesis Global Trading said.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced a partnership with OliveX to run an allowlist campaign for Dustland Runner - the company's move-to-earn game.
More DetailsLightspeed Faction has launched a $285 million venture fund, focusing on early-stage blockchain projects, highlighting the growing importance and potential of blockchain technology in various sectors.
More DetailsFive Russian Banks will participate in the pilot test for the Bank of Russia’s proposed Digital Rubble following the release of its public consultation report.
More DetailsBitcoin is emerging with the speed of lightning due to the rapid rise of technological advancements. What Bitcoin predictions have leading figures in the industry made?
More DetailsThe bridge between the major blockchain networks has set its sights on one of the new contenders to join the race for Web3, Fantom
More DetailsThis newly found interest also explains the recent increase in the number of exchange platforms that have been springing up to meet this growing demand for liquidity within this space. Some platforms where Nigerians can receive funds in dollars or Bitcoin and convert to Naira has been seen as a way out of the too many constraints fiat presents.
More DetailsSome spouses reportedly intend to hide and covert their properties into digital assets, such as crypto, which is more difficult to track when dealing with divorce settlements, experts said.
More DetailsCrypto investment firm M31 Capital Management, LLC announced the launch of a new Web3 fund, aiming at investing in early-stage blockchain technology projects and protocols in the Web3 ecosystem.
More DetailsBlockchain game development company Land of Conquest received investment from Huobi Ventures.
More DetailsOne of the leading Chinese Filecoin mining machine providers, IPFSMain has suspended sales of all products.
More DetailsAfter confirming the recent incident of unauthorized access" to its crypto holdings, citing a hack, FTX’s general counsel Ryne Miller took to his Twitter on Saturday to explain that the exchange is now working with law enforcement
More DetailsBitcoin is too unpredictable to be "effective money," according to legendary investor Ray Dalio.
More DetailsAfter briefly breaking the $24,000 mark, Bitcoin fell below 23,000 to 22,895.94, at the time of writing, after announcing that Tesla had sold 75% of its bitcoin position.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced the launch of leveraged token products on the trading platform's spot exchange starting with two bitcoin leveraged tokens, BTC3L and BTC3S.
More DetailsIllicit cryptocurrency transactions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector have been rising over the last two years, according to the Web3 Safety & Compliance report from Chainalysis.
More DetailsThe American cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX sponsors the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) with $17.5 million in cryptocurrency in exchange for getting the 10-year naming right of the California Memorial Stadium.
More DetailsSpace and Time and Microsoft announce that developers can now deploy the Space and Time data warehouse directly from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. The one-click deployment provides customers with an accelerated on-ramp to easily access, manage and perform analytics on blockchain-native data.
More DetailsWombat, a multichain stableswap, has broken records for Total Value Locked (TVL) within 24 hours of launching. Users on BNB Chain deposited $217M of stablecoins within the decentralized exchange’s first day of operations, making it the network’s largest stableswap by TVL.
More DetailsMetaMask introduces security-focused Snaps, including collaborations with Tenderly and Sayfer, and extends functionality through integration with Hedera, marking a significant enhancement in wallet security and user experience.
More DetailsTechnology and the Older Generations, Will Blockchain and Bitcoin Find a Userbase With Them?
More DetailsNon-fungible tokens have been witnessed a rise in malpractices as the sector turns increasingly volatile, blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis reported.
More DetailsPalestine Monetary Authority, the central bank of Palestinian in the West Bank, is reportedly developing a digital currency, which considers as symbolic monetary independence from Israel, according to Bloomberg's coverage.
More DetailsThe European Commission and European Investment Fund (EIF) have launched a €2B fund to be invested in fundamental technologies. Nearly €300-€400M will be invested in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) amid fears that China and the US are setting a precedent in these areas.
More DetailsStarbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz announced that the company is entering the NFT market this year.
More DetailsAccording to a report by PreScouter, a research company that assists business leaders make better corporate and product development decisions, the mindset of leadership in the life sciences sector is hindering blockchain adoption.
More DetailsBlockchain.com has secured a Major Payment Institution License from Singapore's MAS, joining 3,427 licensed firms across banking, capital markets, and more.
More DetailsDuring a live webinar, as part of the UK FinTech Week, Clara Chiu, the Head of Fintech Unit & Director of Licensing at the SFC explicitly stated that Hong Kong does not have the mandate to create a large regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies or to attract more investors or players in the crypto field. Rather than promoting the crypto sector, Hong Kong is rather focused on protecting investors and promoting new regulations for the same reason. Is focusing on licensing enough for the city?
More DetailsBlockchain Interoperability, the ability to connect different blockchain ecosystems, is gaining a lot of traction today. But, first of all, it is necessary to understand if we need interoperable blockchains. What problems do they solve? Or will they create more troubles? And finally, what are the various challenges involved in going down the path of interconnecting blockchains?
More DetailsSpritz Finance, a Web3 personal finance platform for decentralized finance (DeFi) users to easily pay their bills with crypto, announced today that the company’s closed beta for its bill pay product is now available to all Polygon Network users, beginning in the United States.
More DetailsBitcoin fell below the $30,000 support level for the first time in four weeks. This time, due to the lack of institutional demand for Bitcoin and the large-scale sell-off of the safe-haven Bitcoin caused by the epidemic, the downward trend may be further exacerbated.
More DetailsTrade strategy: Buy out of the money BTC and ETH calls; BTC 10 to 10.5k calls and ETH 300 to 350 calls for the next few weeks. Let's not get ahead of ourselves; whether we actually FOMO and chase, we will have to monitor for continued "recycled capital" and hopefully fresh inflows to keep the MoMo going,,,,,
More DetailsEOS Dublin, an EOS block producer and EOSIO blockchain developer, has partnered with ConsolFreight, a leading operator in the digitised Freight Forwarding industry. Together, they have conducted a Proof of Concept (POC) for the freight forwarding industry using blockchain. This development is hailed as the new intersection between Fintech and FreightTec
More DetailsThe iShares Blockchain Technology UCITS ETF targets institutional and professional investors in Europe.
More DetailsFTX native token FTT has fallen 71.6%, CoinGecko showed, and the firm's net crypto asset holdings have plunged 83% in just the past two days, making SBF's total assets lose an estimated $14.6 billion – nearly 94% of his total wealth.
More DetailsTriad, a notable UK provider of IT consultancy services and technology solutions, has partnered with Stratis, a London-based enterprise blockchain technology company, for blockchain-enabled solutions to organizations including a parcel tracking application.
More DetailsThe blockchain infrastructure company running the core of the Ethereum network has delayed the planned hard fork launch until September 6th.
More DetailsEnterprise-grade back-office platform Cryptio has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round.
More DetailsThe leading enterprise analytics platform MicroStrategy released its financial report for the second quarter of 2021 Thursday. The management is satisfied with its strategic investment in digital assets and will continue to deploy funds to invest in its "digital asset strategy."
More DetailsBreaking: Decentralised autonomous organisation ConstitutionDAO lost ownership by failing to win the bid for the printed copy of the U.S. Constitution at a Sotheby’s public auction. The Lot finally sold for $43.2 million.
More DetailsThe new "fully homomorphic encryption" chip will let users operate on data without decrypting it.
More DetailsChinese publication, Xinhua, reports that blockchain technology will reach $2 billion in 2023 as well as this, blockchain development in China is expected to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 65.7% from 2018 to 2023.
More DetailsNetCents Technology, a cryptocurrency payments company, has signed an agreement with Vesto to enable decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to run on its platform.
More DetailsThe United States 2020 election day approaches, and a large number of US citizens have already cast their votes, but what if they wanted to change their votes before Nov. 3?
More DetailsTether, the most leveraged stablecoin provider based on market capitalization, has deployed a tool provided by Chainalysis, a blockchain analytical company, in its quest to have anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solutions
More DetailsMediLiVes, the innovative healthcare platform based on AI and Blockchain technology, is to launch its App on Saturday 16th November in London. MediLiVes is disrupting the USD 10 million diagnostic industry by partnering medical practitioners and patients on a single digital platform.
More DetailsLeading global investment bank Goldman Sachs is examining options of creating its own cryptocurrency. The bank has appointed Mathew McDermott as the worldwide head of digital assets to spearhead the realization of this dream.
More DetailsProfessional digital asset manager IDEG Asset Management Limited (IDEG) has launched IDEG Renaissance SP and the IDEG DeFi Tracker SP.
More DetailsBritish retail banking giant Lloyds Banking Group is looking for digital cryptocurrency experts as a digital currency and innovation senior manager. The starting salary for this position is expected to be £59,040 per year.
More DetailsThailand-based fintech company DeeMoney has joined RippleNet to process more efficient money transfers with competitive rates and low fees for all of Asia.
More DetailsThe Governor of the People's Bank of China has declared that there is no timeline to the release of the country's digital Yuan, an innovation that has entered its test pilot phase.
More DetailsA Bored Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT owner was scammed for at least $570,000 after the victim was tricked into exchanging their NFTs for worthless PNGs.
More DetailsGlobal Asset Allocation Focus 2020 (hereinafter referred as GAAF2020), founded in 2016. With a four-year proven-track record, GAAF2020 will invite more than 500 participants from more than 10 countries, who are mainly senior executives from private banking, family office, independent wealth, asset management, funds, securities, trusts, insurance, futures, etc. GAAF2020 will invite 40+ speakers to share their insights on the theme of "Chinese Opportunities".
More DetailsAccording to a Bloomberg report, Zero-commission financial trading platform Robinhood is low-profile testing new crypto wallet features for its customers, which will allow users to send and receive cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe Algorand Foundation announced that its blockchain network has now been certified as Sharia compliant for the inclusion of Islamic financial markets.
More DetailsJapan will be enforcing new cryptocurrency-related regulations in May, as two of the pieces of legislation were passed by the Japanese House of Representatives last year. The Payment Services Act (PSA) and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) were originally scheduled to come into effect in April, however, there has been a delay and the final enforcement date has been officially pushed to May.
More DetailsWith PM Boris Johnson expected to leave after a new leader is elected, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Ashley Alder as its new Chair, commencing his term in January 2023.
More DetailsThis 3rd Edition is sponsored by Uruguay XXI, which will open our event on September 3. The opening on Thursday 4 will be by President of Banco Central del Uruguay, Ec. Diego Labat. Main sponsors are IBM, Microsoft and Grant Thornton and we are proud about their featured speakers. ANII has also granted us #DeInterés.
More DetailsA Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, the Financial Integrity Network (FIN), pushed the United States Congress to regulate firms in the cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
More DetailsBangladesh has expressed its intentions to send 100 new graduates for Blockchain training in Japan and India according to reports by Bangladesh’s English-language newspaper The Daily Star on Aug 4.
More DetailsSeychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced a strategic partnership with the Pyth Network, the crypto exchange will real-time prices of trading pairs, bringing crypto market prices fully on-chain.
More Details"NGMI" is a term used in the cryptocurrency community to describe individuals or projects considered unlikely to succeed due to hasty or uninformed choices. It serves as a warning label, mockery, and a reflection of market sentiments. The term is often used during market downturns to signal projects that the community believes won't recover. However, it's crucial to understand its context before making investment decisions.
More DetailsA religious Islamic organization in Indonesia, Nahdlatul Ulama in East Java, has issued a fatwa on the status of digital currencies under the Sharia Law saying the new digital assets are "haram" which means forbidden in Islam.
More DetailsAave DeFi protocol launched an upgrade on its public testnet today. The news comes as Defi tokens may be preparing for a bull run, with Bitcoin failing to rally.
More DetailsOpenSea's January 2024 digest reveals exciting NFT trends, including Dmitri Cherniak's 'Ringers' sculpture, Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' entering the NFT space, and The Fabricant's AI-driven digital fashion collection. These developments showcase the growing intersection of art, technology, and digital ownership in the NFT marketplace.
More DetailsSince the 1980s, Global Trade has multiplied by a factor of 3.5 but the Global Supply Chain has not kept pace. In fact, the World Trade Bank estimates that inefficiencies in Global Supply Chain are costing as much as USD 2 trillion of the overall USD 16 trillion market.
More DetailsWith the digital currency ecosystem running toe-to-toe with traditional finance, here is a brief look into the journey thus far on the industry's financial inclusion drive.
More DetailsBrazilian financial services platform Dock offers solutions for the entire ecosystem of digital payments and banking. It plans to utilise crypto for international remittances, expanding markets in the Latin American and European regions.
More DetailsIn order to be ahead of other countries in the ever-growing industry of blockchain, the US needs to come up with an enforceable and consistent blockchain policy.
More DetailsThe CFTC has scheduled a virtual meeting for Thursday, July 16th where its Technical Advisory Committee will discuss matters around on cryptocurrencies and DLT.
More DetailsCurrently, BitPay supports Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ether Payments. As of recent, the blockchain payment processor will now accept Circle USD, Gemini Dollar, and Paxos Standard Token.
More DetailsAustralia’s first bitcoin ETF will be listed on the Cboe stock exchange next week, The Australian Financial Review reported on Tuesday.
More DetailsKPMG has unveiled a blockchain capability dubbed Climate Accounting Infrastructure (CAI) to help firms measure, report, and offset their greenhouse gas emission.
More DetailsEarlier this month, China's President Xi Jinping made announcements on blockchain prompting banks to begin investing in the industry. In line with this, it is reported the next direction will be a new digital currency for citizens in China to use.
More DetailsThe increasing adoption of product traceability for enhanced transparency in manufacturing processes and the urge for optimized security will make blockchain in the supply chain market surpass $14.88 billion by 2028, according to a report by Research Dive.
More DetailsEstonia has recently considered enacting new rules on encryption and proposed draft legislation that will strengthen the supervision of virtual asset service providers.
More DetailsBelt and Road Initiative—Germany
More DetailsNevada-based bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, Inc announced that it has acquired 1,061 Whatsminer M30S rigs at a steep discount, expanding its infrastructures to mine more Bitcoins.
More DetailsChaintope, a Japanese blockchain startup, has developed a public blockchain protocol known as Tapyrus to tackle some of the governance issues currently being witnessed in the blockchain space. For instance, some of the challenges noted in public blockchains include privacy concerns and sluggish transaction speeds.
More DetailsSquare Inc, originally a credit card-reader business, renames itself as Block Inc as it plans to broaden its services towards blockchain, music and cash transfers.
More DetailsIn October last year, President Xi made a speech on blockchain that pumped Bitcoin over 40%. There was also some additional evidence for some "blockbuster headline" today with Shenzhen offering $10mil RMB worth of digital currencies to its people reported earlier in the week. Hence, the unusual expectations for Xi to announce something related to blockchain or BTC today. Unfortunately, he did not pump our bags. Instead, he was trying to hype Shenzhen as a serious contender to HK. Boring.
More DetailsAmid the misinformation circulating in response to the US presidential elections, blockchain technology has been brought up as a solution to prevent voter fraud.
More DetailsAccording to a Bitcoin analyst, PlanB, creator of one of the most accurate Bitcoin price models, on April 7, 2020, claimed that Bitcoin Futures do not affect the price of Bitcoin in the spot market. In his tweet, he said that Bitcoin prices stayed within the S2F bands even when Bitcoin was at its all-time-high (ATH) in December 2017 which many people claim was suppressed by the introduction of Bitcoin Futures in Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2017.
More DetailsPower plants in Iran are considering supplying surplus electricity to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining farms in the nation.
More DetailsTo support Titanic study, recovery, and preservation, artifacts will be tokenized as NFTs.
More DetailsThe adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador will be effective tomorrow. The market concerns if the new measure would further stimulate the surge of Bitcoin’s price.
More DetailsThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is going an extra mile of targeting crypto holders, especially those from Japan as it seeks to revamp the nation’s tourism sector in the post-pandemic era
More DetailsSouth Korean brokerage firms KB Securities, NH Investment & Securities, and Shinhan Investment Corporation form a consortium to jointly venture into the tokenized securities market. The collaboration aims to build a common infrastructure and explore strategic business models, targeting cost efficiency and market expansion.
More DetailsThe U.S. Air Force (USAF) files a trademark application for "SpaceVerse" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to expand military training into the metaverse.
More DetailsHuobi Cloud Wallet will be shut off in May 2023 once Feb. 13 upgrades and maintenance end.
More DetailsAccording to a report by CipherTrace, a blockchain forensics company, the cryptocurrency sector has lost a whopping $4.4 billion in scams and thefts so far this year, up by more than 150% from $1.7 billion in 2018.
More DetailsCanadian financial services company that operates equities, fixed income, derivatives, and energy markets exchanges TMX Group said it will launch its first crypto futures product later this year.
More DetailsThe DUA token is set to become the first project to list on AllianceBlocks peer to peer participatory funding platform. Dua is powering the internal economy and matchmaking experience of international migrants, expats and diaspora communities.
More DetailsPanama’s legislature voted 38 in favor, 2 abstentions, and none against a bill to legalize the use of cryptocurrencies on Thursday.
More DetailsA new poll suggests crypto is recruiting women. According to eToro's e-Survey of 10,000+ crypto investors, women's ownership climbed from 29% to 34% in Q4 2022.
More DetailsPrivasea, a player in DEPIN+AI technology, has raised $5M in funding from prominent blockchain and tech investors to integrate Fully Homomorphic Encryption Machine Learning (FHEML) into its distributed computing network.
More DetailsOntology (ONT), a high-performance public blockchain project and distributed trust framework, has revealed its teaming up with Blocery, a high-end grocery pre-purchase/ agricultural products purchase e-commerce platform, for a premium dApp.
More DetailsTsinghua University has launched China's first metaverse laboratory, dedicated to studying the growth and expansion of the new digital industry in the country.
More Detailsnon-profit organization focused on awareness, education and research to improve the care given to children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
More DetailsAAG is thrilled to announce a partnership with the world’s leading blockchain PR and marketing firm MarketAcross to raise the visibility of AAG and its upcoming product launches.
More DetailsAnt Group priced its dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai's Star Market at 80 Hong Kong dollars ($10.32) and 68.8 yuan ($10.26) per share respectively,
More DetailsThe administration of Telangana, a Southern Indian State, has announced the setting up of an incubator meant for startups in the blockchain technology field
More DetailsFetch.ai, a machine learning-based blockchain platform, has rolled out an end-to-end encrypted file-sharing platform dubbed DabbaFlow to simplify and accelerate data sharing.
More DetailsBlockchain and smart contracts help a California cannabis nursery authenticate its therapeutic plants. EMTRI and Global Compliance Applications announced a relationship with Mendocino Clone Company, a nursery. It will use blockchain to batch-certify all clones, or baby plants.
More DetailsEthereum-based products skyrocketed to $13.8 billion after recording a 72.8% monthly growth.
More DetailsMore Middle East countries are taking a bet on cryptocurrency, despite its high volatility nature, which may beat investors.
More DetailsDogecoin was up to more than 20% after Musk made a $46.5 billion takeover offer on Monday for a 9.2% stake in Twitter and completed a physical acquisition.
More DetailsDigital Transaction the company behind the ParallelChain™ blockchain has launched its utility token XPLL, giving investors the opportunity to stock up during its pre-sales stages
More DetailsGaranti BBVA, the second-largest private bank in Turkey with $104 billion of consolidated assets has confirmed that it will be the first and only private bank joining the Turkish Digital Asset Blockchain Network.
More DetailsAccording to CNBC, the U.K. government will announce a cryptocurrency regulatory regime in the next few weeks, with a focus on stablecoins, and the details of the plan are still being actively discussed.
More DetailsASIFMA (the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Associations) has availed a new white paper that reveals a roadmap for regulators and market participants on tokenized securities.
More DetailsFollowing on from its initial 2017 Global Blockchain Benchmarking Study, the new study underlines the significant changes in the industry landscape since the initial version. According to the findings, the new report states, “Two years ago, the industry landscape was mostly dominated by half-hearted experiments and short-lived proofs-of-concept – often announced with great fanfare and publicity – the hype has gradually given way to genuine development of sustainable blockchain networks that are increasingly being deployed in production environments.”
More DetailsToday, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded strongly to $53K after plummeting to a low of around $47,000 on April 25.
More DetailsNEAR Foundation and Polygon Labs are collaborating on zkWASM, a zero-knowledge prover for WASM blockchains, to enhance interoperability with Ethereum and improve scalability and decentralization.
More DetailsThe Indian supreme court has set a new date to hear the crypto case, which was originally scheduled for July 23. The purpose of the hearing was to address the writ petitions against the central bank’s crypto restriction.
More DetailsThe Turkish government has submitted the President’s annual plan, which included discussions on the launch of CBDC. The administration plans to launch its country’s CBDC by next year.
More DetailsCrypto startup Worldcoin is raising $100 million, which owns about $3 Billion worth of cryptocurrency tokens in total, according to the report from The Information.
More DetailsMercado Libre, a publicly traded retail giant based in Argentina, has injected an undisclosed sum of money into two regional cryptocurrency-focused firms, Paxos and 2TM Group.
More DetailsHKFTW2022: Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said that, unlike the West, although Asia does not have a key web3, blockchain and cryptocurrency hotspot, Hong Kong could emerge as a leader in that sector.
More DetailsNew York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) parent company Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) announced the purchase of a stake in tokenized securities venue tZERO.
More DetailsLike Chinese ADRs in the US, it's a sea of red for crypto with Bitcoin down more than 5% in the past 48 hours as it fails to hold above 9k & 8.8k where stops got triggered. No news or catalyst but the lack of bulls to follow through was evident through the volume, and perhaps over this long weekend that the usual buyers haven't been able to pile onto their longs.
More DetailsHong Kong-based crypto-financial lender Babel Finance has raised $80 million in Series B funding at a valuation of $2 billion.
More DetailsIndian based technology company Tech Mahindra announced today that it has partnered with U.S based e-commerce giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy blockchain solutions using Amazon’s managed blockchain.
More DetailsChip design and the manufacturing company Dual Miners announced the launch of SHA-256 and Scrypt, as the first dual-mining machine hardware equipment worldwide, which is expected to be more energy efficient than other algorithms.
More DetailsIn an interview with CEO of the digital currency company Circle —Jeremy Allaire, Former US head of Treasury Lawrence Summers advocates for cryptocurrency’s benefits.
More DetailsIn part two of our interview with Gustave Arentoft, Business Development, Dai Speaker, MakerDAO: he shared with us the significance of the launch of multi-collateral DAI and Dai Savings Rate (DSR), as well as his favourite Dapps which integrates DSR.
More DetailsAt least 30,000 coffee farmers have signed up for a blockchain-driven electronic-market platform since it was launched by the Coffee Board of India (CBoI) in March
More DetailsThe cryptocurrency market is full of pitfalls. It's possible to lose money by storing Bitcoin, buying and selling it, and making transactions on and off the exchange. How to get acquainted with this new type of assets, how to avoid losses and develop your trading skills?
More DetailsChina’s Blockchain Services Network has been in development in the Fujian province, recently along with its 20 main blockchain projects.
More DetailsAccording to LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report, positions, such as blockchain developers, have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels in India. LinkedIn views emerging jobs as tasks that have witnessed incredible demand in a certain region.
More DetailsOn the outset, this article has been written to put in perspective Index Funds as we know them, which new kind of Index Funds are developing with Cryptocurrencies (Digital Assets) and what developments are taking place in the Global Capital Markets with Blockchain developments.
More DetailsEven people who haven’t been paying all that much attention to the markets over the last several months are likely aware that cryptocurrencies are one of, if not the hot investment topic.
More DetailsArch Finance, a DeFi startup, has acquired $5 million in funding from a seed round, aiming at becoming the "BlackRock of web3."
More DetailsFrax Finance decided to completely collateralize the $1 billion capitalization Frax stablecoin.
More DetailsCrypto financial services firm BlockFi has released the third edition of its Real Talk quarterly survey, suggesting one-third of women plan to buy crypto this year.
More DetailsThe next remarkable blockchain conference - ChainPoint 19, will take place on October 14-15 in Yerevan, Armenia - the innovation powerhouse of the region.
More DetailsRipple's Ken Weber explains how financial inclusion can be achieved with blockchain and digital assets like XRP.
More DetailsThe world of business is growing daily, in an article published by Brad Haddin, a privacy consultant, he pointed out that "there are 150 million startups in the world today with 50 million new startups launching every year.” This means that every day, an average of 137,000 companies have been founded by someone in the world. This number has risen since 2005, which is due to massive globalization and industrialization engaged in by different countries around the world.
More DetailsThe US acting Comptroller of the Currency disclosed that roles played by banks will soon change due to cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi).
More DetailsCosmos's StakeLab proposes reducing ATOM's minimum inflation to 0%, aiming to align with other blockchain models and address issues like token overproduction and selling pressure. Nearly 95% of the community supports this significant change.
More DetailsEveripedia, the blockchain-based encyclopedia has teamed up with international newsgroup The Associated Press (AP) for the upcoming US election in November.
More DetailsHedera and Algorand ecosystems have united to form the DeRec Alliance, introducing a new standard for simplified and secure digital asset recovery, aiming to revolutionize the Web3 experience.
More DetailsVolvo Cars, a leading Swedish car manufacturer, has invested in Circulor, a London-based blockchain company majoring in industrial supply chains. It sealed the deal through its venture capital investment arm called the Volvo Cars Tech Fund.
More DetailsIn a whitepaper published by professional services firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), explored the challenges that current distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) face, as well as the strategies that the market is developing to deal with the limitations.
More DetailsElon Musk's tweet on Bitcoin payments being halted at Tesla generated a plunge in Bitcoin's price. The cryptocurrency plummeted to $42K before recovering in price, following Musk's clarification on Tesla's Bitcoin holdings.
More DetailsEthereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin praised Optimism for distributing over $100 million in RetroPGF Round 3, emphasizing its role in funding public goods and supporting the Ethereum ecosystem.
More DetailsOrient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), a large Vietnamese bank with assets worth $4.6 billion, has joined RippleNet as a strategic partner after a 10-month wait.
More DetailsGelato, a smart contract automation network focused on the Defi sector, announced that it has raised $11 million led by Dragonfly Capital in its Series A financing.
More DetailsThe price surge is driven by three major factors: negative funding rates, VC support, and the market's recovery.
More DetailsCrypto executives provided a DeFi crash course to the CFTC during their first Technology Advisory Committee meeting. Topics included blockchain technology, decentralization, digital identity, and exploits and vulnerabilities.
More DetailsRipple released a new whitepaper that depicted XRP's utility as a bridge currency for CBDCs. XRP has broken through the key level of $0.50. What should be expected of the cryptocurrency in the short term?
More DetailsVirginia Senate Bill No. 339, introduced by Senator Salim, aims to regulate digital asset mining and transactions, exempting businesses from certain licenses and providing tax benefits for digital asset exchanges.
More DetailsJapanese financial giant SBI Group announced that it will shut down its crypto mining operations in the entire country of Russia.
More DetailsSteemit and Dtube allow users to be rewarded for sharing content. These social media networks are decentralized and censorship-resistant.
More DetailsLocalBitcoins, a Finnish crypto exchange, recently warned its users about the potential cybersecurity risks connected to the anonymous browser—Tor Browser.
More DetailsOKEx exchange officially announced establishing a strategic partnership with CuboPay, a local payment processor in Brazil. Exchange users are now allowed to use Brazilian real through PIX in exchange for Tether purchases.
More DetailsRipple has emerged from the shadows, with its bull run that saw its XRP token more than double in price within a week span.
More DetailsScammers have stolen over $4 million in cryptocurrency from users falling for phishing websites promoted on Google Ads, according to blockchain analytics by ScamSniffer. The fraudulent websites prompt wallet login signature requests that compromise users’ addresses, and have targeted decentralized finance protocols, websites and brands. Metadata from some of the phishing websites has been linked to advertisers in Ukraine and Canada, who bypass Google’s ad review process by manipulating the Google Click ID parameter and using anti-debugging methods. ScamSniffer estimates that scammers spent around $15,000 on advertising which provided a return on their investments of 276%, given the $4 million stolen to date.
More DetailsThe Microsoft Azure Blockchain Service is an enterprise service aiming to help businesses build applications on top of blockchain technology. The service is integrated with Azure Active Directory and offers tools such as adding new members, setting permissions, and monitoring the network and activity. Blockchain.News interviewed Saranya Sriram, the Head Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Azure, to find out more about the platform.
More DetailsAlphabet said that reduced ad spending by crypto companies has hurt Google's revenue growth during the third quarter of 2022.
More DetailsDuring a week-long virtual event, speakers from institutions, businesses, regulatory bodies, innovative companies will evaluate the outcomes of 2020 for blockchain, technology and economy, and deliver valuable predictions about what will be trending in the nearest future.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price has shown green bullish candlesticks for the past 7 trading days. There are four reasons that can serve to explain why BTC's price is surging.
More DetailsEurope is an enormous market of more than half a billion people. As small amounts up to 8 million euros may be raised without registration of the offering, it is a very attractive market for international projects looking to reach new investors for their security token offering.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of the Philippines has inaugurated a committee to understudy CBDCs based on technical feasibility and policy implications
More DetailsChina took joint national actions to arrest more than 1,100 suspects involving committing crimes by conducting cryptocurrencies unlawful trading.
More DetailsThe surging adoption of blockchain technology is expected to enhance the market size of the worldwide cryptocurrency payments app sector to a value of $2.15 billion by 2030, data shows.
More DetailsUK-based Midpoint Holdings Ltd, an international payments and peer-to-peer foreign exchange service company, announced that it had completed the acquisition of Blockchain World Ltd.
More DetailsThe fight against misinformation is just starting. Yet startups like Blackbird.AI and Civil are making it easier for Internet readers to identify and discount fake and misleading news. Find out more >
More DetailsCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that Coinbase has no significant exposure to FTX and its platform currency FTT, as well as Alameda's exposure.
More DetailsMOBI, A blockchain initiative for the electric automobile industry, backed by auto giants Honda and General Motors debuted a blockchain standard for EV charging
More DetailsGlobal investment fund Franklin Templeton Investments filed a preliminary prospectus with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a money market fund where shares would be recorded and tokenized on the Stellar Network.
More DetailsLos Angeles-based digital asset investment firm Arca has launched trading for its new digitized security investment product that runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
More DetailsAirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits.
More DetailsTron has attained a huge milestone with the total number of accounts on the protocol surpassing 25 million.
More DetailsTo maximize healthcare operations and processes through the latest innovations in NFT and decentralized identification (DID) technologies, DEVITA has joined the Polygon network.
More DetailsWe were delighted to interview Dr. Paul Sin, leader of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Blockchain Lab, who shared with us its development goals and the collaborations with HKMA across the Greater Bay Area and Europe.
More DetailsKFC, a leading American fast food chain, seeks to change the face of the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector by establishing a blockchain platform in the Middle East for more transparent and efficient media buying and digital advertisements.
More DetailsAnimoca Brands and its subsidiary Lympo, a leading global sports NFT ecosystem, announced today that they are developing Anichess in partnership with Play Magnus Group (PMG), a global leader in the chess industry that offers entertainment and e-learning services via its chess market brands. Anichess is a blockchain-based chess game with a play-and-earn ecosystem, and when it launches in 2023 it will merge the worlds of chess and GameFi to create superior gaming experiences.
More DetailsThe largest U.S. public pension fund, CalPERS increased its stake in RIOT Blockchain (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining firm, during Bitcoin’s sensational price surge at the end of 2020.
More DetailsMore participants are joining the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem based on a sharp increase in non-zero addresses.
More DetailsFollowing its recent partnership with crypto exchanges such as Binance, FTX, and Huobi to help develop the blockchain infrastructure in the city and the country, Busan, a city in South Korea, has now signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with not-for-profit organization, EOS Network Foundation.
More Details【Feature】Although Hong Kong's art scene is already booming lucratively with galleries and auction houses showcasing world-class art pieces, the city is on its way to adding another milestone on its journey with non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
More DetailsYuga Labs, the creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, have won a legal battle against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, the creators of the RR/BAYC NFT collection. Mandala Metaverse has chosen Polkadot to host its first major NFT drop, called the "Cryptonauts". Square Enix has partnered with Elixir Games to bring blockchain gaming to the mainstream. Cricket Stars, a multiplayer NFT cricket strategy game, has been launched on the Tezos blockchain.
More DetailsMicrosoft may be entering the social media ecosystem should they acquire TikTok, in a deal that Bill Gates is calling a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Twitter is now rumored to be in talks with ByteDance—TikTok’s parent company—to potentially reclaim their old video Vines territory.
More DetailsWarren wants the SEC to "double down" on crypto enforcement. The U.S. senator said that the previous SEC administration "basically gave the green light" to a cryptocurrency market "full with trash tokens".
More DetailsMUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), one of Japan’s biggest banking institutions, has announced the establishment of an ST (Security Token) Research Consortium intended at protecting investors’ rights, as well as offering fund settlement and seamless automatic securities settlement via blockchain.
More DetailsCelsius Network received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy judge to spend $3.7 million in construction costs at a new bitcoin mining facility to generate 'revenue' to repay their creditors.
More DetailsBMW Group, a famous global premium manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles, seeks to expand its pilot blockchain project, dubbed PartChain, to its international supply chains that are enshrined in complexity. Blockchain technology will be instrumental in propelling the traceability and transparency of crucial raw materials and parts as it will ease data sharing.
More DetailsPro-Russian groups are raising funds through cryptocurrencies to support Russian military operations as the Russian-Ukrainian war continues.
More DetailsIn Canada, Ontario Superior Court has ordered to freeze millions of dollars and cryptocurrencies linked to organizers of the Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest by obtaining a so-called Mareva injunction.
More DetailsSludgeFeed, a platform in the blockchain gaming sector, has collaborated with OpenSea, a notable digital marketplace for crypto collectibles, to propel the adoption of blockchain gaming by presenting relevant items on its structure.
More DetailsBacked by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Cyberport has the vision to be the hub for digital technology for Hong Kong. With its headquarters located in the south of Hong Kong Island, Cyberport is spearheading Hong Kong’s FinTech development. Blockchain.News met with Charles Lam, the senior manager of the FinTech and Blockchain Cluster at Cyberport; he explained to us the current FinTech and blockchain ecosystem in Cyberport and how it connects to the global FinTech network.
More DetailsAmerican trading platform Robinhood announced the official listing of Uniswap’s native UNI token in its crypto sector on July 14. The uni token has recovered somewhat, but upward pressure remains.
More DetailsNathan Kaiser, Chairperson of the Cardano Foundation and a long-time lawyer in the technology sector, shares his views on the crypto regulatory issues in different jurisdictions and blockchain governance. In particular, Nathan examines whether forking mechanism allows for a better blockchain governance and the reason why “blockchain governance = community governance”.
More DetailsArte by Antonio Citterio, a high-end luxury condominium located in Miami, announced to accept cryptocurrency as a payment method for luxury residences and developments.
More DetailsAs an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based blockchain platform, Fetch.ai will improve business and day-to-day activities at West Ham United.
More DetailsThe SEC issued an official statement to warn investors of the risks of Bitcoin futures investment in mutual funds.
More DetailsBlockchain security firm Halborn has secured $90 million in Series A funding. However, the valuation of the Miami-based company has not been disclosed.
More DetailsAccording to Bloomberg, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has set up a $1 billion insurance fund for customers to double-protect the platform from hacking attacks.
More DetailsDarknet digital marketplace Empire Market appears to have exit scammed and made off with a hefty profit of 2,638 Bitcoin (BTC).
More DetailsAmerican ticketing company Ticketmaster announced that it will enhance the fan event experience through digital collectable NFTs, and will mint ticket NFTs for selected events on Dapper Labs' Flow blockchain, providing users with a new experience.
More DetailsBlockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.
More DetailsFC Barcelona will start auctioning off Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) based on photos videos featuring iconic moments from the club’s history available to fans.
More DetailsAccording to Chinese Media, crypto exchange Huobi Chief Operating Officer (COO) Robin Zhu was under investigation by the Chinese police.
More DetailsOn July 4th, Kanye West expressed his wishes to run for President in the 2020 presidential race. This is exciting news for Bitcoin, as Kanye has on several occasions expressed his support for the cryptocurrency.
More DetailsFTX's collapse may have damaged Farmington State Bank. Jean Chalopin, the Bahamas-based chairman of Deltec, another FTX banking partner, bought Moonstone Bank in 2020.
More DetailsHardware wallet company Trezor on Wednesday partnered with Crypto payments company MoonPay to integrate the ability to buy cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsFarm to Plate, a blockchain-enabled provenance tracking portal by Paramount Software Solutions, is set to address the challenge of recalls witnessed in the food & beverage sector.
More DetailsSubex, a notable telecom analytics solution provider, has partnered with the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) for blockchain-enabled fraud management solutions.
More DetailsThe fifth Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s summit was changed to an online broadcast. With the new virtual platform helping to overcome geographical boundaries, more than 6,000 participants from about 80 countries and regions attended the event.
More DetailsA new report released by the Bank of Canada has revealed that the bank believes Central Bank Digital Currencies can pose security risks to users
More DetailsFollowing the hack of its platform resulting in a reported loss of over $150 million, KuCoin exchange is back in business after completing some wallet upgrades
More DetailsAs markets across the globe continue to feel the crunch of economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, debate has raged over a massive stimulus package being proposed in the US which could see the IRS send up to $2000 a month to all US citizens until the recession takes a turn for the better.
More DetailsPolygon Labs has laid off 19% of its team, reducing operational efficiency. CEO Marc Boiron emphasized the decision for agility in the blockchain sector. The company also announced a 15% compensation increase and Polygon ID project spin-off.
More DetailsShiba Inu now ranks No. 9 with a market value of over $38 billion, beating Dogecoin which ranks No. 10.
More DetailsJustin Sun was on the border control list by the Chinese government that can restrict him from travelling abroad due to alleged illegal fundraising, money laundering, gambling and involvement in pornography according to Caixin. However, on a live video broadcast on Justin Sun’s Twitter, he shows the Bay Bridge in the background, which meant he appeared to be in San Francisco.
More Details$790 million Ethereum options will expire today, providing speculators with the last opportunity to buy or sell Ethereum (ETH) at a predetermined price.
More DetailsAs the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Ethereum (ETH) constantly draws between 20% to 25% of developers eyeing Web 3.0.
More DetailsMastercard is collaborating with Envisible, a supply-chain company, to allow the traceability of the origin of food products via Mastercard's blockchain-based Provenance Solution.
More DetailsOpen interest in the Ethereum (ETH) network has been experiencing an uptick, leading to a record high.
More DetailsWhat's going to be interesting is BTC options expiry as close to $1bn of open interest (or more than 100k BTC options) will set to expire today. Some have asked if we are gonna see any impact, I actually see little as most of the OI are skewed towards 10k and beyond, so I see little gamma action into the close as these calls are likely to expire worthless.
More DetailsMinima, an ultra-lean blockchain network, launched an innovation challenge to spur more growth in its ecosystem.
More DetailsUnstoppable Domains and Chainlink, the secure oracle network, have launched a Twitter authentication service for .crypto addresses.
More DetailsDays after flipping Cardano (ADA) to become the fifth top cryptocurrency, Solana (SOL) is not relenting in its quest to scale the heights because it has dethroned Tether (USDT) at the fourth position.
More DetailsThe price of MANA token, a cryptocurrency that can be used in a metaverse has leapt 164% in 12 hours.
More DetailsNow that the ICO market bubble ebbed away security token offerings (STOs) have emerged, allowing investment in regulated securities recorded on a blockchain according to new research from the Oxford Faculty of Law
More DetailsThe adoption of blockchain has great impacts on supply chain management and all activities related to the production processes of an organization. The latest news indicates that Nestle and Carrefour have partnered to track the supply chain of baby milk products using blockchain.
More DetailsMuch like many in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, Stellar Lumens has taken up FinCEN on its request for comment for its proposed crypto rule.
More DetailsIndian film studio Zee Studios announced that it has partnered with the Software as a Service (SaaS) platform Nftically to launch its first-ever NFT drop on Polygon blockchain.
More DetailsMonths after settling with the SEC, BlockFi has now re-introduced its yield product
More DetailsThe Bitcoin price has rallied as the Tether FUD clears and Square revealed an additional $170 million BTC purchase, however, analysis reveals the BTC downtrend is not over.
More DetailsThe blockchain network Cosmos is unlike any other that has been created so far, offering interoperable solutions across many digital decentralized protocols.
More DetailsMarathon Digital Holdings, Inc, one of the largest bitcoin mining companies in North America, announced that its bitcoin production output increased by 556% year-over-year to 1,259 BTC for the first quarter of 2022.
More DetailsA study shows that the assets under management (AuM) managed by cryptocurrency hedge funds have increased from $2 billion in 2019 to nearly $3.8 billion in 2020, showing that an increasing preference for decentralized finance (DeFi).
More DetailsA report by DappRadar highlighted the importance of Asia in the Web3 gaming industry, due to the region's majority share of gamers and gaming revenue, as well as its high interest in blockchain technology. While China prohibits gaming companies from integrating blockchain technology, Japan and South Korea are leading the way in adopting blockchain technology in gaming.
More DetailsMulticoin Capital discloses a $5.7 million investment in Squads Labs, bolstering the multisig standard on Solana. The funding accelerates Squads' blockchain-native custody infrastructure, spotlighting major upgrades like SquadsX and Squads (v4), which are set to redefine self-custody and on-chain capital coordination.
More DetailsA quick look at some of the most exciting blockchain use-cases of 2019.
More DetailsCrowdfunding platform Kickstarter plans to unveil a standalone company to build a crowdfunding system based on blockchain technology.
More DetailsDeFi protocol Morpho Labs has secured an $18 million funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Variant.
More DetailsCrypto exchange Coinmetro has successfully raised $7 million in funding in a round backed by three angel investors and hundred shareholders.
More DetailsRuffer, a UK-headquartered asset management company, stated that the company started investing in bitcoin in November last year, and now it has similarly quickly made a profit of $1.1 billion from this encrypted digital currency.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) mining revenue has hit a new 2020 record, with $21 million per day earned on November 18.
More DetailsNEC Corporation, a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company, has partnered Persol Career, a job-hunting firm, to pilot its blockchain app to help corporate Japan recruit Indian tech engineers. Nearly 2000 Indians are expected to be hired via the app in the next three years,
More DetailsBig-four accounting and auditing firm Ernst & Young’s blockchain-as-a-service dubbed EY OpsChain will create NFTs for the award-winning Italian film La Leggenda Di Kaspar Hauser.
More DetailsTesla and Bitcoin’s price have both surged in the last 24 hours, however, chart analysis indicates that a Bitcoin price crash still looms for September.
More DetailsSEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce criticizes the commission's enforcement action against blockchain firm LBRY, Inc., highlighting the case as an example of regulatory overreach that stifles innovation and fails to adequately protect investors. Amidst ongoing legal actions against crypto enterprises, Peirce's dissent underscores the need for a balanced regulatory approach to foster innovation and investor protection in the blockchain and crypto sectors.
More DetailsAlibaba subsidiary Ant Group CEO Simon Hu is accelerating Alipay’s progression into an online mall for commerce, food, travel services to rival Tencent Holdings Ltd.
More DetailsBlockstack recently released a white paper for a new blockchain consensus mechanism called Proof of Transfer (PoX). The mechanism is for blockchains piggybacking off the Bitcoin blockchain or other PoW networks, and would require miners to commit BTC to secure the block rather than proof of work.
More DetailsOn a scale of 5, Coinbase received 4.1 for the overall safety score. The exchange was also ranked as a tier 1 for other sub-categories.
More DetailsDEX is a blockchain-based exchange that allows people to directly exchange encrypted tokens with each other.
More DetailsENS Domains introduces the EVM Gateway, an open-source platform enhancing interoperability between L1 and L2 chains, promoting a more connected and efficient blockchain ecosystem.
More DetailsKazakhstan's government is trying to secure a $700 million investment and reports that it is on track with its crypto mining farm project.
More DetailsOffchain labs raised $120 million led by Lightspeed Venture Partners in its Series B financing Tuesday, aiming to expand Ethereum contracts to meet the growing demand for Ethereum transactions.
More DetailsNFT platform Ucollex closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Animoca Brands and the MCP IPX One Fund from Japanese investment firm MCP Asset Management.
More DetailsTus Data Asset, a blockchain firm based in Beijing, has been banned by the Chinese government from exporting medical supplies to other countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
More DetailsHSBC announced its successful execution of a pilot live blockchain letter of credit (LC) transaction in Malaysia on Oct. 14.
More DetailsFuzzy Head, which was crowdfunded through Untold.io's nonfungible tokens, will debut at Slamdance Film Festival (NFTs). NFTs helped Russel Crowe's Prizefighter film in 2022.
More DetailsEthereum’s demand in smart contracts continues to scale the heights.
More DetailsSince the crackdown of cryptocurrencies in China earlier this year, more crypto and blockchain startups in the U.S. than in Asia are receiving support from venture investors for the first time in four years.
More DetailsRegen Network Development released its marketplace application for tokenized carbon and ecological assets, Regen Marketplace. Regen Network allows carbon project developers to originate high-quality nature-based carbon credits to markets, catalyzing regenerative finance solutions to the climate crisis. Regen Marketplace takes advantage of Regen Ledger, the application-specific blockchain which brings transparency and public governance to voluntary carbon markets, built on the CosmosSDK.
More DetailsSettlement finality is critical in the world of traditional finance. The same applies to decentralized finance built on distributed ledger technologies (DLT).
More DetailsSolana’s wallet Phantom has secured a $109 million Series B investment led by cryptocurrency firm Paradigm.
More DetailsOpensea Chief Financial Officer Brian Roberts resigns from the NFT marketplace company and says he is still staying as an ‘advisor’ to the company.
More DetailsPolkadot (DOT) is currently the sixth-leading cryptocurrency with a market cap of around $31,766,980,598 and trading at $34.37 at the time of writing.
More DetailsA developer has revealed that IOTA, a distributed ledger protocol created by the IOTA Foundation, has been integrated into a payment system, which can be utilized in any app or game. Expressly, it functions seamlessly on all platforms, cush as Xbox one, WebAbb, Windows, Android, Playstation 4, Linux, and iOS, among others.
More DetailsBakkt Holdings, Inc. has joined Unchained’s collaborative custody network, offering increased security and regulated custody for bitcoin assets.
More DetailsThe bitcoin mining company Gryphon Digital Mining announced that it has purchased 7,200 S19J Pro ant mining machines manufactured by bitcoin mining machine manufacturer Bitmain Technology Co., Ltd for $48 million.
More DetailsBitfarms' increase in energy capacity reached 166 megawatts following the firm's completion of the second phase of construction at a location in Canada.
More DetailsLido is now live on layer-2 solutions, Arbitrum, and Optimism, and would allocate 150,000 LDO tokens in rewards per month from Oct 7 for wstETH across each network.
More DetailsThe People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has published a set of evaluation rules for blockchain-based finance applications. The published rules aim to provide regulatory oversight using three basic standards bordering on technical, performance, and security.
More DetailsUS retailer Walmart is actively engaging in Metaverse, with documents filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office late last month, showing that the company is preparing to create its own collection of crypto and NFTs.
More DetailsHypervine, a blockchain construction company based in Glasgow, Scotland, has revealed the kicking off of a blockchain-powered project that will utilize satellite data to boost efficiency in the mining industry. Expressly, it will be funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).
More DetailsThe surging use of cryptocurrencies is expected to enhance the development of blockchain in the banking and financial services market, according to The Business Research Company.
More DetailsAs part of a drive to strengthen its contribution to the Nigerian economy, the Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZ) is in talks with Gluwa, a blockchain technology company. The pair are looking to partner and use blockchain to foster trade collaboration, growth, and sustainability among new and existing Free Zone enterprises. The partnership would also explore the creation of a Virtual Free Zone within the Lekki Free Zone.
More DetailsMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games have existed for a long time, but these games currently suffer from the same inherent flaws as many other online assets: centralization. Blockchain technology is slowly emerging as a disruptive force in the market, resolving troublesome issues like in-game cheating, and restoring freedom for players around the globe.
More DetailsThe SEC is still deciding on a "qualified custodian."
More DetailsTo celebrate the brand's 22nd anniversary, VERTU Paris is unveiling the new VERTU Constellation X Ulm™ smartphone through an exclusive sales process. For this occasion, VERTU will set up a unique launch operation on Monday, June 20th. Only 10,555 smartphones will be available for sale via the purchase of an NFT, on the official Vertu Paris website.
More DetailsCryptocurrency data analyst CoinMetrics found that the Bitcoin SV network suffered a 51% attack anonymously through its regular monitoring tool FARUM on Tuesday.
More DetailsEthereum Express (EEX), a community-driven decentralized ecosystem, has revealed the launching of two pilot projects that will comprise of more than 48,000 users. These initiatives are utilizing the Proof-of-Authority-based Ethereum Express blockchain to boost the productivity of their business procedures.
More DetailsToday, many countries are eagerly investing their resources to create a digital version of their currencies. Cryptocurrencies, once written off by the lawmakers are now inspiring the same authorities. What does Digital Currency mean to the governments, to the people and to the society?
More DetailsDecentralized exchange Uniswap is set to launch on the Ethereum scaling solution provider Polygon's zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) roll-up. The proposal has already passed the 40 million vote threshold required for approval, with 100% of addresses voting in favor.
More DetailsVoyager digital has just listed the Elrond gold token on it’s exchange
More DetailsNilos has announced that the funds will be used for bringing in new clients, finance research and development, and building the sales and marketing team.
More DetailsLaw enforcement agencies in India are teaming up with national research and academic institutions to enhance their ability to police the darknet.
More DetailsRipple's associated token XRP has broken back into CoinMarketCap’s top three cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
More DetailsAccording to digital asset management firm Coinshares, inflows into Ethereum crypto investment products reached $120 million over the past week (the week ended July 15); the last time this happened was in June 2021.
More DetailsBittrex, a U.S-based blockchain platform that provides real-time trade execution, dependable digital wallets, and industry-leading security practices, has just recently announced the shutdown of operations in 31 countries of the world.
More DetailsStablecoins have made incredible crypto gains, achieving a milestone of $20 billion per market capitalization in September.
More DetailsEVM-compatible Chiliz Chiliz 2.0 Blockchain as fan tokens rise.
More DetailsIndian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on banks to use technologies such as Web3 and AI to detect fraud and generate early warning signs at the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Banks Association in Mumbai on September 18.
More DetailsThe price of crude oil dropped below zero for the first time in history. With storage facilities filled to the brim and settlement of May futures contract on Tuesday, the price movement has shocked many. In this analysis, we study the recent history of oil, what drives it price and how it affects Bitcoin.
More DetailsCrypto exchange Gemini has made the second round of layoffs seven weeks after the crypto exchange cut about 10% of its workforce, citing "turbulent market conditions."
More DetailsWhile Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof. Banerjee is no expert in blockchain or FinTech services, we went along to the Asian Financial Forum to find out his thoughts on the application of FinTech and Blockchain to facilitate inclusive finance for the developing world. His response surprised us.
More DetailsThe leading crypto payment technology provider Alchemy Pay (ACH) announced that it will launch the Virtual Crypto-Linked card, aiming to expand the scope of cryptocurrency payments to meet the growing demand for crypto-related card transactions.
More DetailsWilliam Green, a 46-year-old American citizen of New Jersey has been indicted on one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business through his website, Destination Bitcoin.
More DetailsMinor cryptocurrency Tezos is making serious gains and is on track to rival bitcoin this year.
More DetailsChangpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the CEO and founder of crypto exchange Binance, stipulated that the Chinese President’s calls will do wonders as they will instigate mass blockchain adoption.
More DetailsVietnam has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the worldwide blockchain spectrum. As a result, Korean blockchain firms are seeking to setup base in this nation for the benefits rendered.
More DetailsFinancial systems and governments clash. Hong Kong and Bitcoin fight for Freedom.
More DetailsSince the social media giant, Facebook announced its plan to launch its digital currency known Libra, one critic has repeatedly made his opinion known. Bruno Le Maire cannot and will not support the stablecoin project.
More DetailsStandard Chartered has made a milestone by completing its first cross-blockchain trade finance pilot transaction between Hong Kong and China.
More DetailsMysten Labs, a crypto startup founded by former Meta executives, is closing a Series B round that could value the company at $2 billion. Reportedly, the company is seeking at least $200 million in funding.
More DetailsA former senior manager at crypto exchange Huobi has been accused of illicit trading, according to a report from the Financial Times.
More DetailsEthereum’s surging gas fees continue to raise concern—making DeFi all but unusable for the average trader and the ETH price falling drastically to $1,580.63 last night.
More DetailsLeading peer to peer (P2P) Bitcoin trading platform LocalBitcoins has partnered with Elliptic, a global provider of crypto asset risk management solutions, to tame the headache of its illegal usage through blockchain-enabled monitoring tools.
More DetailsCrypto assets market lost $800 billion in terms of market cap within a month, Bitcoin continues to suffer from the bearish sentiment, battling at the key technical levels - $30,000.
More DetailsDefi protocol Delta One on the Solana blockchain has announced that it has raised $9.1 million in a seed round led by Alameda Research and Ship Capital.
More DetailsVideo game developer and publisher Ubisoft launches its own NFT called Digits on its Ubisoft Quartz NFT platform, stepping into the field of encrypted NFT.
More DetailsTrading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary of market analysis and trading advice shared by Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. Hope you find it helpful.
More DetailsIf you think about whether you may purchase a gift for someone with it, you definitely can.
More DetailsAccording to the OCC, regulated banks in the US can leverage stablecoins to conduct payments as well as participate as validator nodes on blockchain networks called INVNs.
More DetailsdGen, a non-profit research organization, in its report, has revealed that the cryptocurrency miners in the European region believe that Europe's higher electricity prices as compared to that of Russia and China is due to the strict regulation, strong protections, and political stability.
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Brazil has adopted the classification of cryptocurrencies being sold or purchased under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines.
More DetailsNFTs' trading volume between May and June fell 74%, data from The Block Research showed.
More DetailsThe FBI confiscated the property in October 2022 for violating "federal law," with the NFTs valued over $100,000.
More DetailsA new ConsenSys report highlights the growth inherent in the Ethereum blockchain cutting across addresses and stablecoins
More DetailsChristen Ager-Hanssen resigns as nChain's Group CEO, alleging serious internal issues and a conspiracy to defraud shareholders. He accuses Dr. Craig Wright of deceiving courts about being Satoshi Nakamoto, leading to a significant reaction from the cryptocurrency community. Discussions also touch on Ager-Hanssen’s past involvement with Algorand and the implications of his revelations on the Bitcoin SV community.
More DetailsThe Chinese police arrested a crypto scammer gang in Wenzhou that reportedly swindled $14.3M in cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsA former Synthetix developer named Liam Zebedee has introduced his newfound way of bypassing prohibited blockchain apps like Tornado Cash.
More DetailsSubject to the bankruptcy crisis caused by depleted Ethereum reserves, NFT lending protocol Bend DAO has proposed new emergency measures pending a governance vote.
More DetailsThe two Europeans were allegedly collaborating with Virgil Griffith, a cryptocurrency researcher who was recently sentenced to prison for providing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology services to North Korea, Reuters reported.
More DetailsHong Kong's innovation hub, Cyberport along with leading global enterprise blockchain platform provider R3 and FORMS HK have launched the Block AdVenture program.
More DetailsA new report reveals that the CPMI will list out a criterion for the design of wholesale digital tokens in terms of their usage in whole transactions.
More DetailsMetaMask informed customers that it never emails account data or collects KYC information.
More DetailsWhile the broader cryptocurrency market is still reeling from a multi-year bear market since 2017, stablecoins like Tether are seeing action. Billions of dollars in USDT have been issued since its launch and the addition of Tron-backed stablecoin issuance, coupled with the now-concluded Bitcoin halving, signals a volatile period ahead for crypto traders and investors.
More DetailsMicrosoft is in talks to acquire TikTok from China’s ByteDance Ltd, promising to address privacy concerns that have President Trump calling for the social video apps ban. But could a TikTok ban be good for Bitcoin?
More DetailsHarmony, the blockchain platform based on the Ethereum chain, announced the launch of Bored Ape Yacht Club Passport, supporting cross-chain activities.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange OKEx’s Korean arm will be delisting all five privacy altcoins including Monero (XMR), Dash (DASH), Zcash (ZEC), Horizen (ZEN), and Super Bitcoin (SBTC).
More DetailsThe South Asian country's trade ministry is planning to issue rules to govern crypto exchanges that will require two-thirds of the board of directors and commissioners to be Indonesian citizens and live in Indonesia.
More DetailsMakerDAO approves an Executive Vote for crucial changes in response to market conditions, aimed at stabilizing the DAI peg and enhancing the protocol's resilience.
More DetailsMelbourne resident Manivel Thevamanogari and her sister Gangadory Thevamanogari sought a refund of 100 Australian dollars from Crypto.com in May last year but was accidentally returned 10.5 million Australian dollars, according to Australian local media 7News.
More DetailsTerraform Labs, the company which supports the Terra ecosystem, briefly halted the Terra blockchain for two hours on Thursday after a dramatic slump in LUNA and UST, before restarting later.
More DetailsJapanese messaging giant Line is developing a platform to aid Asian central banks in their pursuit of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).
More DetailsSmart courts in China are reportedly leveraging a range of innovative technologies to settle legal cases. The online judiciary courts utilize big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
More DetailsFor the upcoming Ethereum merge, HIVE said it has already started exploring mining other GPU mineable coins with its fleet of GPUs. The miner said it is implementing beta-testing this week, before the merge.
More DetailsThe Islamic Research and Training Institute partnered with Samsung backed Blocko to develop a functional Credit Management System for Saudi Arabia.
More DetailsDespite recent recoveries, $4bn was lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2022. Increased security measures, such as DeFi and multi-signature wallets, can help.
More DetailsThe China Internet Network Information Centre (CINIC) recently published “The 45th China Statistical Report on Internet Development”. Compared to the previous issue, it is worth noting that the CINIC covered blockchain development as a dedicated section in the latest report. The report highlighted the rapid blockchain development of China in three aspects: regulation, technical development and applications.
More DetailsSushi completes deployment to the Kava blockchain with a liquidity pool eligible for KAVA and SUSHI token rewards. Earlier this year, Kava shook up the L1 industry with its Ethereum Co-Chain launch, sparking the fastest growth of protocols on any blockchain in 2022. Today, tier-1 DeFi protocol Sushi combines its deployment to Kava with an up to $7M matching rewards plan alongside their elegantly redesigned Sushi 2.0 user interface.tly redesigned Sushi 2.0 user interface.
More DetailsSingapore, 12 May 2020 – Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) and NexChange Group, a venture innovation and media platform, today announced they will be hosting Singapore Blockchain Week 2020 from 21 July to 23 July 2020.
More DetailsGlobal cryptocurrency markets have rallied strongly in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Bitcoin rose to $44,188 on Wednesday after falling to $36,370 last week.
More DetailsAccording to Sweatcoin, the idea behind the token is to launch a global currency based on the value of steps and movement and the cryptocurrency will be minted purely by steps.
More DetailsPolitical tensions between the United States and China have been rising with some experts predicting the divide on data standards has grown large, it could split the internet.
More DetailsBase's 2024 mission focuses on building a global onchain economy, emphasizing decentralization, developer empowerment, a vibrant app ecosystem, and a robust capital market, all while maintaining close ties with Coinbase and the broader crypto community.
More DetailsThe coalition aims to redress the network's former proof-of-work (PoW) carbon emissions. It was formed by Web3 firms, civil society leaders and the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. The group will invest in climate projects that promise to mitigate Ethereum's past emissions.
More DetailsDevelopers of the decentralized exchange, PancakeSwap, on October 20, proposed its deployment to the Aptos blockchain due to the chain’s innovative and technical capabilities.
More DetailsGlobalSTOX Limited (“GSL”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HKSTOX Finance Limited, has successfully obtained a Trust or Company Service Provider License (“TCSP License”) on 29 April 2020. The TCSP license number is TC007109.
More DetailsA partnership forms between Coinbase and Dustaid, to donate Crypto to NSPCC, Little Edi Foundation, and Space for Giants.
More DetailsCo-founder and chief customer service of Binance exchange, in an explanation on Twitter, claimed that Binance is not in a war with FTX and has no intention of engaging in drama.
More DetailsThe most anticipated event for cryptocurrency has come to pass. Bitcoin’s third Halving took place reducing the block rewards from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC per new block for the third time in its history. The first block mined for 6.25-bitcoin was mined and relayed by the fourth largest mining pool by total computer power, Antpool.
More DetailsIn the midst of the coronavirus epidemic, there have been growing concerns about how the stalled industry of China may affect the growth of technology within the region.
More DetailsGala, one of the leading innovators in blockchain gaming and music, has announced the launch of Gala Film. This new vertical from the world-leading Web3 company continues the brand’s commitment to providing fans with unique opportunities to enrich their experiences coupled with amazing programming and exciting projects. With this announcement Gala Film also shared they will partner with Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award Winning Stick Figure Productions to present FOUR DOWN, a feature-length documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Steven Cantor based on the New York Times best-seller NOT WITHOUT HOPE, written by Nick Schuyler and Jere Longman.
More DetailsWhat would it mean for Bitcoin (BTC), if the Democrats manage to pull off a clean sweep in the coming US elections?
More DetailsKuCoin's latest research highlights a major shift in the crypto market to extreme greed, backed by a $4.55 billion rise in stablecoins USDT and USDC, signaling increased market liquidity.
More DetailsAccording to tracker Etherscan, Celsius repaid $78.1 million worth of USDC stablecoin to Aave and $35 million worth of stablecoin DAI on the platform Compound.
More DetailsA new Senate bill, dubbed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, proposes strict limitations on the Federal Reserve's involvement with CBDCs.
More DetailsSmartZip, a leader in real estate predictive analysis, announced that it will join Chainlink's market-leading decentralized Oracle network by launching its own Chainlink node.
More DetailsTwo crypto-focused trusts owned by digital asset manager Valkyrie have raised $73.6 million.
More DetailsBrock Pierce and his business partners are suing Blockchain Capital Management LLC (BCM) for copyright infringement.
More DetailsAmerican cryptocurrency trading platform Voyager Digital announced on Monday to complete the acquisition of Coinify-a secure online platform that offers an easy way to buy and sell virtual currencies.
More DetailsLaunched in 2014 as Antshares and later rebranded as NEO in 2017, the leading Chinese-based technology platform could now witness a massive price fluctuation in the market as its developers have unleashed 1.6 million NEO tokens which represent 2.3% of its total circulating supply.
More DetailsCrypto exchange Blockchain.com has gotten the go-ahead to set foot on Singaporean soil after being approved by the nation’s central bank.
More DetailsThe American cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX.COM announced the completion of a $900 million Series B financing dedicated to expanding FTX's international influence, aiming to become the top exchange worldwide within two years.
More DetailsThe eToro trading platform launched its latest user copy portfolio on Tuesday, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that trades on the sentiments of 850,000,000 daily tweets.
More DetailsMaxwell Baucus, former U.S. senator and ambassador to China, has joined Binance. The top official will become policy advisor and government liaison to the exchange. Given Baucus’s influence in US political circles, the move should support Binance’s expansion efforts within North America, where its Binance US platform operates.
More DetailsLee Jung-Hoon, former chairman of Bithumb, has been acquitted in a $100 million fraud case related to the non-listing of the BXA token, highlighting challenges in crypto industry legal cases.
More DetailsThe benchmark responsible for the level of confidence that miners have in the Bitcoin network has been seen to reach its all-time high on Thursday.
More DetailsBitcoin mining giant Bitmain, continues to grow despite the public feud of its co-founders Jihan Wu and MicreeKetuan Zhan dominating the news over the last year.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) slumped to its 3-month low on as investors panic sold on a sustained bearish dump-off that characterized the digital currency ecosystem.
More DetailsThanks to advances in financial and blockchain technology, any tradeable asset can be digitally represented as a token and issued onto a blockchain creating greater access.
More DetailsVirtual Metaverse gaming platform Sandbox has launched the Metaverse accelerator program, which will provide 100 startups with $50 million in start-up capital to promote the development of the Metaverse.
More DetailsDo Kwon tweeted "yeah as I said I'm making zero effort to hide. I go on walks and malls, no way none of CT hasn't run into me the past couple weeks," denying running away from the authorities.
More DetailsIn this article we take a deep dive in money issuance standard to witness the evolution of money. The evolution of money issuance standard can be summarized in four phases.
More DetailsNomura's Laser Digital and WebN Group have unveiled the Libre protocol, a fund tokenization infrastructure powered by Polygon technology, set to launch in Q1 2024. The protocol aims to revolutionize the management and distribution of alternative investments, with Brevan Howard and Hamilton Lane as initial users.
More DetailsDespite the fact that most mainstream cryptocurrencies have fallen back, SHIB token has proven to be the exception, rising by 123.63% in the past 24 hours.
More DetailsShanghai, a front-runner in the deployment of emerging technologies in China, has recently announced its ambitious "Three-Year Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Manufacturing (2023-2025)." This strategic initiative was revealed by the Shanghai Municipal Government Office, highlighting the city's commitment to accelerating the development of its digital economy with a focus on Blockchain, Web3.0, and the Metaverse.
More DetailsTwitter is expanding its trial of Tweet Tiles, previously tested with New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian, to the world of NFTs. A selection of NFT marketplaces has been selected for the experiment, which enables Tweets to feature an interactive customizable widget.
More DetailsThe fourth Belt and Road Summit jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council was held on 11 to 12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With around 5000 government officials, professionals and entrepreneurs from 69 countries attended the summit, opportunities and innovations were shared and explored.
More DetailsAs we delve into this year's best online Bitcoin casinos, you'll discover the most worthwhile bonuses, the best selections of games and where to play safely.
More DetailsThe heads of the three major US financial regulators have issued a joint statement warning the cryptocurrency industry to adhere to banking regulations in the development of digital assets.
More DetailsDubai is reaping the dividends of new tech investments because it has laid the ground for a post-pandemic boom through a business-friendly and low taxes environment.
More DetailsA recent announcement by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has provided a mainstream catalyst that could see the ETH price rally to new all-time highs.
More DetailsFormer US President Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump released her first NFT token which will run on the Solana blockchain.
More DetailsThe recent revelation by Elliptic highlights a troubling surge in cross-chain crime, now amounting to $7 billion, with North Korean affiliated Lazarus Group playing a significant role. These findings from the 2023 edition of 'The State of Cross-chain Crime' report, outstrip previous forecasts, underscoring an urgent call for bolstered security measures and refined blockchain analytics to confront the escalating menace.
More DetailsQatar Issues Crypto Ban, Digital Securities Still Allowed to Roam
More DetailsAventis Graduate School unveiled its metaverse roadmap and become Asia's first graduate school to enter the metaverse.
More DetailsEigenLayer is set to introduce a gradual rollout for its mainnet, emphasizing security and performance with a focus on operator and AVS integration.
More DetailsOutland, an emerging crypto art platform based in Los Angeles, CA, has announced that it has raised $5 million in its first seed round in March 2022. Led by OKG Ventures, IMO Ventures, Dragon Roark, and JDAC Capital have all invested in the burgeoning Web3 cultural leader.
More DetailsThe United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a statement addressing regulatory issues regarding the custody of digital asset securities on 8 July.
More DetailsBitcoin.org, an open-source and peer-to-peer platform focused on bitcoin development, was hacked this Thursday morning by showing bitcoin's giveaway activities.
More DetailsTremendous evolution in cryptocurrency startups provides to be revolutionary in the Fintech industry now and in upcoming years.
More DetailsAlipay, the digital payment giant and Official Prestige Partner of the Hangzhou Asian Games, has made history by supporting over 100 million digital torchbearers in the first-ever digital cauldron lighting ceremony. The initiative was part of the Smart Hangzhou 2022 platform, a one-stop digital service for the Games. Alipay's technology ensured that even phones produced 8 years ago could participate in the digital interaction.
More DetailsThe Blockchain Association has submitted Freedom of Information Act requests to U.S. financial regulators, seeking documents and communications that could reveal if regulators’ actions have contributed to the recent failures of banks that provide services to crypto firms. The association is investigating allegations of account closures and refusals to open new accounts by banks against crypto firms, which it believes should be treated like any other law-abiding business in the U.S.
More DetailsCurrently, in 2020, it is clear that Blockchain is still in the development stage. Handling large volumes of data, as well as app and device development for users all, remain ongoing, yet the potential is vast.
More DetailsNasdaq-listed business intelligence and software firm, MicroStrategy Incorporated said it would sell up to $500 million in Class A stock to buy more bitcoin, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, Bloomberg reported.
More DetailsThe U.S. Treasury Department today proposed to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service that investors need to report on crypto transactions of more than $10,000.
More DetailsA new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia indicates that the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) may create a fundamental shift in the way banks operate.
More DetailsCharacterX, a Stanford-initiated decentralized AI social network, secures $2.8M funding, blending AGI and blockchain to innovate social interactions, with significant user growth and technological advancements.
More DetailsToday, $3.6 billion in Bitcoin options will expire. This provides investors with the last opportunity to buy or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price.
More DetailsJP Morgan has been one the earliest advocates and adopters of blockchain technology among the major financial institutions and continues to lead many other enterprises in the space. However, a new report by the American institution indicates that while the infrastructure for a digital economy is being developed globally, mainstream adoption is unlikely for at least a few years.
More DetailsAttributed to the preliminary raise of the interest rate in March, revealed by the U.S. Fed, Bitcoin's price fell below $44,000 and the lowest trading price was as low as $42,413.
More DetailsScamwatch, an Australian website dedicated to reporting scams saw an increase in crypto relating scams amounting to $14 million
More DetailsRegulators need to take preemptive measures, bringing the crypto market to obey rules and regulations as risks from the sector could grow quickly, the Financial Stability Board said.
More DetailsArcade claims a unique selling point, it says that it has a unique concept called "mission pools" which allows gamers to make money without owning NFTs.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange FTX has listed perpetual futures linked to the US dollar spot index, and it is expanding its business scope to the field of foreign exchange derivatives trading.
More DetailsMajor car manufacturer American multinational corporation General Motors filed a patent on October 1, 2018, which uses the application of blockchain technology and integrates vehicle sensors to build a much-improved navigation map for autonomous vehicles.
More DetailsIn Part 3 of the interview, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky shared with us the state of cryptocurrency mining malware and he believed we should watch out for Powerghost in 2020! Yeo also explained the cybersecurity solutions of Kaspersky on quantum computing.
More DetailsGameStop, the world's largest video game retailer headquartered in Texas State, announced that it has signed a partnership with FTX US ("FTX") to become FTX's preferred retail partner in the United States.
More DetailsA popular darknet marketplace, Empire Market, has been reported to be offline for over 48 hours, making website users fretful as to the cause behind it.
More DetailsBrian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase Brian Armstrong, said he plans to add encryption policy content to Coinbase trading app for the upcoming US midterm elections.
More DetailsWeb3 gaming platform LootRush has raised $12 million in seed funding led by crypto company Paradigm, aiming to make playing Web3 video games easier and more convenient for users.
More DetailsDFINITY Foundation joins the Blockchain Security Alliance, enhancing global blockchain security. The alliance, with 42 members, focuses on collaboration and innovation.
More DetailsStarbucks intends to leverage blockchain traceability on its coffee supply chain.
More DetailsInsurance in the agricultural sector is becoming digitized through blockchain based solutions in Sri Lanka as Oxfam pays farmers in cryptocurrencies
More DetailsDecentralized finance (DeFi) is taking the world by storm. Owners of cryptocurrencies can unlock an alternative financial system that offers better rewards than traditional bank accounts and carries more risk. Several trends in the DeFi space are emerging lately, as are the new protocols trying to capitalize on this momentum.
More DetailsChinese firms have been stockpiling blockchain patent applications leaving other nations behind and outpacing the United States 3 to 1.
More DetailsThe Bahamas Central Bank has announced its CBDC, dubbed Sand Dollars, will be ready by next month for roll out.
More DetailsOracle Red Bull Racing has partnered with Mysten Labs to launch the Oracle Red Bull Racing Validator on Sui, their official blockchain. This move aims to enhance fan engagement and ensure only valid data is added to the blockchain.
More DetailsBritish financial watchdogs are wary of investors' cryptocurrency investment risks introduced by well-known influencers such as Kim Kardashian West.
More DetailsA diversified financial services firm dedicated to the digital asset, Galaxy Digital (GLXY) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 2022, with a significant financial loss.
More DetailsInvestors, NFT artists, blockchain brightest minds, DeFi experts and DAO representatives will converge to UAE for a week-long event with a full-scale trailblazing digital and physical networking experience. Community leaders will discuss what will define development of blockchain space and the upcoming realm of Metaverses.
More DetailsBNB Chain resolves lag issue in BscScan browser, continues to address similar issues in opBNB, with BSC unaffected and users advised to use BSCtrace for updates.
More DetailsBinance, one of the leading cryptocurrencies exchange, has been approved by the French regulatory agency, the first country to allow the exchange to legally operate trading globally.
More DetailsWith the successful shipment and verification of beef products within Texas, HerdX and UPS are setting a pace in the use of blockchain for global supply chain
More DetailsVideo blockchain gaming company BoomBit has launched BoomLand. Players and game developers can earn NFTs and cryptocurrencies in the form of $BOOM and $BGEM tokens.
More DetailsLaunched as of 8 pm EST on Sept. 22, Bakkt’s physically settled Bitcoin futures trading has launched and is now live for trading on the Intercontinental Exchange Futures US (ICE).
More DetailsTrading volume on cryptocurrency exchanges jumped to $733 billion in September, up 16% month-on-month and marking the first significant increase since May.
More DetailsDr Ming Wu, Co-Founder of Conflux Network, was invited by the Hong Kong Government to discuss the rise of tech innovation through Web3 and how the Conflux Network could play a foundational role in these developments.
More Detailsa16z leads Blackbird’s $24M Series A funding round to foster a web3-enabled platform aimed at revolutionizing dining experiences and financial prospects for restaurants. Announced on October 4, 2023, this investment marks a significant stride towards intertwining blockchain technology with the gastronomic sector, heralding an enriched era of dining engagements.
More DetailsRyan Watkins, a researcher at Messari, believes that the numerous stablecoin protocol experiments on the Ethereum network are impressive.
More DetailsCrypto crimes saw a record high number last year in terms of value, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said.
More DetailsCrypto-basher economist Nouriel Roubini is developing a tokenized asset designed to counter the volatility of the U.S. dollar due to inflation, climate change, and more.
More DetailsShenzhen is expecting its nation’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track blockchain-themed stocks as underlying assets.
More DetailsBinance Asia Services Ltd has withdrawn its application for a local license to run a bourse in crypto-friendly Singapore and shut down its trading platform.
More DetailsSouth Korean Woori Financial Group has announced that it will establish a digital asset custody joint venture with Korean blockchain developing company Coinplug.
More DetailsRussian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that cryptocurrencies should not be banned as advocated by the central bank but instead the government should fix the ongoing crypto regulation predicament.
More DetailsData shows that investors in the crypto ecosystem have increased their exposure to derivatives markets, with trading volume on central exchanges rising to $3.12 trillion in July, up 13 % from the previous month.
More DetailsTamadoge, the P2E metaverse meme coin, has raised $1 million after just 12 days of its beta sale. The beta sale began on July 25 and is scheduled to run until August 31, but will finish before then when the $2 million hard cap is reached. Once the presale has concluded, the TAMA token will be listed on LBank exchange.
More DetailsK League partners with Chiliz to enhance fan engagement and global outreach through blockchain technology, integrating 'K League Fantasy' into the Chiliz Chain.
More DetailsAllied Market Research, a global market research and business firm, has reported that the incorporation of blockchain into the global retail market will garner $11.18 billion by 2026 from $83 million recorded in 2018.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced that it will soon acquire Australian digital marketing agency Be Media to explore the opportunities centred around blockchain development in the country.
More DetailsA week-long event, set for March 7-10, 2022, will cover how paradigm-shifting technologies revolutionize and scale in industries like finance, art, cybersecurity, media and investment.
More DetailsAs governments around the world continue to battle ill-effects of the ongoing COVID pandemic, Bitcoin is turning out an investment of choice among developing and emerging economies. Officials from the Russian chapter of Binance, Garantex, and EXMO shared insights with the Russian publication, confirming the growth in users originating from the country. All the bourses have mandatory KYC policies in place, meaning the reported figures are accurate.
More DetailsIllegal fishing is a predicament that is at times in oblivion despite it endangering marine ecosystems as it distorts their sustainability and biodiversity. Blockchain offers a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that can be helpful in fish tracking from the time it was captured to the moment it is consumed, and this approach can be instrumental in eradicating illegal fishing.
More DetailsDavid Marcus, the CEO of Calibra, behind Facebook’s Libra has announced that the proposed stablecoin would not be a threat to the monetary sovereignty of nations as suggested previously by regulators.
More DetailsThe film awards season has finally passed for the year and a look back over the last few weeks, unfortunately, uncovers lingering problems with diversity among the nominations for both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards (Oscars). Could blockchain provide a solution?
More DetailsBlockchain technology is expected to continue streamlining the retail market, given that its usage is anticipated to increase 12-times to reach $2.082 billion by 2028 from $172.22 million recorded in 2021.
More DetailsFrom 2019, interested parties can apply for the new FinTech licence. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is responsible for granting this licence. It has published guidelines aimed at simplifying the application process.
More DetailsBitcoin fell below the $61K level for the first time today due to the decline in hash power of Chinese mining pools and the ban on cryptocurrency for the purchase of goods and services proposed by the Turkish government.
More DetailsMatrixport, the Bitmain spin-off and a leading financial service provider for digital assets, today announced a partnership with the leading payment process company Simplex, enabling users to purchase cryptocurrencies using their credit cards directly and securely on Matrixport.
More DetailsOpen Banking&Banking Digital Transformation Congress 2020 will be held on September 24-25 in Shanghai with a focus on digital transformation and open ecosystem construction of large state-owned banks, joint-stock banks, urban commercial bank, and foreign bank, etc. The congress will mainly discuss how iABCD empower retail, micro and corporate finance from perspectives of policy transmission, ecological construction, cultural innovation, business model innovation, product innovation, risk management, marketing, and the user experience, etc.
More DetailsSatoshi Nakamoto's Quotes on Trust - Trusted Third Parties
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements released its analysis report in which it evaluated central bank digital currencies globally.
More DetailsCryptocurrency and stock trading application Robinhood stated that it will start the beta phase of cryptocurrency wallets in mid-January 2022.
More DetailsFrost & Sullivan, a world-renowned firm that offers insights on disruptive technologies and economic changes, has revealed an analysis dubbed ‘Global Blockchain Technology Market in the Healthcare Industry, 2018-2022’ that blockchain investment is expected to surpass $500 million by 2022.
More DetailsThe Internal Revenue Service began sending warning letters out to cryptocurrency owners in the United States, announcing that taxpayers should be paying back taxes they owe or to file amended tax returns in regards to their cryptocurrency holdings.
More DetailsJustin Sun’s Tron platform has obtained US government aid of more than $2 million in coronavirus relief. The ongoing coronavirus crisis has wreaked havoc in the US financial markets. Particularly small-sized businesses are suffering from the economic shutdown meant to slow down the spread of coronavirus. With hundreds of thousands of employees in danger of losing their jobs, the US government created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses stay afloat. The money does not need to be repaid.
More DetailsEven though one of Thailand’s leading digital asset exchanges, Zipmex, suffered from Celsius Network and Babel Finance’s financial woes, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has granted licenses to operate four other crypto companies in the country.
More DetailsRipple’s XRP token has been on fire lately, surging by 136% in the past month. XRP's bullish rally is influenced by a few factors.
More DetailsDmytro Volkov, CTO of the international cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO, has over 15 years ’work experience in IT, including over 10 years in financial markets. He has optimized the technology and processes at the CEX.IO exchange, as well as the trading and analytics systems and integrations with external systems. Equally, he has created the CEX.IO Broker platform to trade derivatives, an author of trainings on financial and tech topics as well as a speaker at industry-wide conferences.
More DetailsCyberport, being the digital flagship of Hong Kong has gained collaborations with other government-linked organizations, such as InvestHK. InvestHK is the department of the Hong Kong government responsible for foreign direct investment and for promoting Hong Kong’s status as the leading international business hub in Hong Kong.
More DetailsThe central bank of Sri Lank has selected three tech companies to develop a proof-of-concept for shared know-your-customer platform using blockchain.
More DetailsBlockchain Deals Are Shifting from the US to China, CB Insights Report
More DetailsBlockchain, along with the internet of things (IoT) trackers and sensors, could reduce costs for retailers. New data from Juniper research showed that blockchain will be essential to $31 billion in “food fraud savings” by 2024 by tracking food across the supply chain.
More DetailsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released a blog, “Digital Currencies: The Rise of Stablecoins” outlining the adoption of new digital payment methods.
More DetailsEthereum wallet Rainbow has raised $18 million in Series A funding, led by Seven Seven Six.
More DetailsAustralian and Singaporean authorities have conducted a blockchain trial for cross-border digital trade document verification.
More DetailsKadena, a blockchain network, has partnered with Rymedi, a healthcare data platform provider, to validate the quality of medicinal products via blockchain.
More DetailsDoron Rosenblum is the Managing Director of eToroX. We were fortunate to meet up with him at the Blockshow Asia 2019, where he discussed the advanced crypto functionalities of eToroX, liquidity, and regulation.
More DetailsCalifornia’s Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee has unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2150 which will help define digital assets as well as to measure its potential impact on the state and consumers
More DetailsThe Cardano Foundation recently announced on their forum that they have received reports of suspicious claims from a group of individuals operating under the company BTCNEXT, a cryptocurrency exchange located in the Caribbean.
More DetailsDubai-based cryptocurrency investment firm Cypher Capital has hired former Binance Labs head, Bill Qian, as its chairman, The Information reported.
More DetailsTron (TRX) announced the launch of Tron’s sidechain solution, the Sun Network, as revealed in the company’s blog on 11 August.
More DetailsCryptocurrency investment firm Multicoin Capital has announced the launch of $430 million Venture Fund III to help startups focused on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), open finance, Web3 infrastructure, and more.
More DetailsGlobal peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin marketplace, Paxful, believes that the world has much to learn from Africa about the future of the crypto-economy and that 2020 will be a landmark year for the African crypto and blockchain industry.
More DetailsMajor firms in the Web2 gaming industry generally belong to two camps: game developers and game publishers. The lines between the two often end up blurred. In Web 3 era, the role of game publishers could be much more important.
More DetailsStakeholders including the Silvergate Bank have responded to the OCC call recommending the regulator to improve US bank’s crypto capabilities.
More DetailsIn a recent white paper entitled Central Banks and the Future of Digital Money—Consensys offers an insightful and practical overview of the potential and risks of CBDC. The research paper also offers an example of how the Ethereum blockchain can be leveraged to design and build a CBDC and takes a deep dive into what the practical implementation of a CBDC would require.
More DetailsG. Kishan Reddy, India’s Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs disclosed that the nation would incorporate the standards of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to deter terrorism by cutting off funding sources, especially cryptocurrencies.
More DetailseToro’s will list Elrond’s native cryptocurrency eGLD on its cryptocurrency exchange, eToroX. eToroX is one of the largest regulated and licensed crypto exchanges in the market, and the listing of eGLD will make the token available to trade against more than fifteen cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThere are many different ways to trade cryptocurrency. You may have heard of “shorting” Bitcoin, margin trading, or trading with leverage. All of these terms refer to the same practice — leverage trading — but the interchangeable way they are used can make understanding how it works a little difficult.
More DetailsAccording to CNN Indonesia, Hestu Yoga Saksama, director of tax regulations at the Ministry of Finance, has confirmed that the government has decided to impose a 0.1% tax charge
More DetailsWith disruptive technology including blockchain being continuously deployed to tackle the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen to partner with leading technology and blockchain companies to build a distributed ledger technology-based platform to share data.
More DetailsSamsung is showcasing its interest in the crypto space with the release of its new flagship phone Galaxy S22 Ultra.
More DetailsXpring, Ripple’s investment arm and tech incubator announced in a recent report that it has invested in Towo Labs, a Swedish cryptocurrency self-custody startup, to develop a software that will support XRP on a hardware wallet.
More DetailsThe Indonesian government is reportedly set to launch its own digital currency trading platform before the end of the year, after overcoming several delays.
More DetailseTradeConnect, a blockchain-based trade finance platform supported by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and twelve banks, is set to cease operations by the end of the month. Initially launched to digitalize trade documents and streamline operations, it has seen a decline in usage, leading to its impending closure.
More DetailsUnibot announces the end of its collaboration with the Solana team due to security concerns and a breach of trust, signaling a shift towards in-house development.
More DetailsWith Bitcoin retake $19,000, the crypto market has gone wild. While the recovery of the global economy is stalled, the crypto market has seen large influxes of capital and investors. By the end of November, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrency has surpassed $500 billion.
More DetailsAccording to TechCrunch reports, Uniswap Labs is planning a new round of equity financing of 100 million to 200 million US dollars.
More DetailsThe firm behind CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs has been able to raise a sum of $11.2 million from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Digital Currency Group, and Warner Music Group.
More DetailsA quarterly report from eToro indicated that while DeFi sector was bullish in 2020’s third quarter (Q3), Bitcoin trades decreased in contrast.
More Details“Blockchain technology might not be the ideal system, but might be a conduit for humanity from a fish tank to the ocean.” Dr. Patrice Poujol: The day we came up with our press release, Wesley Snipes said he was launching his 25 million dollar tokenized movie fund. It’s stunning!
More DetailsAnthony Scaramucci, the founder of hedge fund SkyBridge, is suspending redemptions of his Legion Strategies fund due to operational difficulties for private companies caused by the sharp fall in the cryptocurrency market, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsThe University of Zurich has announced that a course on Cardano will be integrated into their 2021 Blockchain Curriculum.
More DetailsThe NEAR Foundation has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce, impacting 35 team members, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on high-impact activities and further decentralize the ecosystem. Despite this change, the Foundation maintains strong financial health and a commitment to advancing key areas in the Web3 space.
More DetailsMastercard has announced a partnership with GrainChain, a blockchain-based supply chain management firm to enhance the commodity supply chain in the Americas
More DetailsFrench Finance Minister Bruno le Maire said the EU is looking for ways other than cryptocurrencies to impose sanctions on Russia, according to Reuters.
More DetailsMarket regulator highlights 11 cases where supermarkets and online platforms sold food products that did not meet national food safety standards
More DetailsBlockchain-based crypto platform Algorand said it will implement smart contracts that automatically offset carbon emissions, and use part of the transaction fees to offset its carbon emissions.
More DetailsRecent news has brought blockchain’s role on spotlight in aviation security. Of course, blockchain provides bold promises, highly useful in aviation security, and therefore are worth to be investigated.
More DetailsBlockchain technology has the potential to upend Audit, Assurance and Control functions —Auditors need to stay attuned to emerging use cases. As Role and skillsets of Auditors will change as new Blockchain-based techniques and procedures emerge.
More DetailsSiGMA Group is excited to announce the launch of their November event, SiGMA Europe Virtual Expo. The online event, which runs from the 24th to 25th, will focus on the European gaming and tech marketplace.
More DetailsJihan Wu has regained his status as legal representative and executive director of Bitmain stripping Micree Zhan of broad controlling powers.
More DetailsEthereum has seen a 22% rise in value as of September 2023, largely attributed to the emergence of Layer 2 solutions like BASE by Coinbase, which enhance scalability and user affordability on the network. Leading Layer 2 blockchains, Optimism and Arbitrum, have surpassed major Layer 1 blockchains in Total Value Locked, indicating a growing trust and utilization in the Ethereum ecosystem. Despite centralization concerns, the progressive strides in Layer 2 solutions are poised to bolster Ethereum's standing as a dominant smart contract blockchain.
More DetailsThe Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) thinks that cryptocurrency might be the solution in preventing large scale tax evasion activities that are ongoing all over the world.
More DetailsThe second of the most comprehensive Blockchain and cryptocurrency conference in MENA and Eurasia will take place during two days in Istanbul on February 20-21, 2020 with the best international names in the sector. The conference will be the largest meeting in the region on behalf of the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, with a wide range of topics focused on the financial technologies of the future, extensive networking opportunities and participation from more than 60 countries.
More DetailsSotheby’s Metaverse announced that it has partnered with Sostento for the "biggest non-fungible token (NFT) charity auction ever".
More DetailsBlockchain.News interviewed Da Hongfei, the founder of the Neo blockchain, to understand more about the development of blockchain in China.
More DetailsSouth Korea plans to provide citizens' digital identities encrypted by blockchain with smartphones in 2024 to facilitate its economic development.
More DetailsWe look at three key aspects (money form, money issuance, and the flow of money) of our monetary and financial system where the blockchain technology may have a major impact
More DetailsU.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Anchex has raised its largest-ever investment of up to $1 million to expand the customer market.
More DetailsHong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is now pairing with racing car brand Formula 1 as a global partner.
More DetailsBig-four accounting and auditing firm Ernst & Young has enhanced its blockchain analytics tool, the Explorer & Visualizer solution to investigate on-chain data
More DetailsThe partnership between Standard Chartered Bank, bKash of Bangladesh, and Valyou of Malaysia has given Bangladesh its first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service.
More DetailsThe metaverse is a booming investment topic, Morgan Stanley said in a research note, and stock sectors are already making the most of it.
More DetailsBlockchain transactions confirm the interconnection between four prominent ransomware strains. A good sign for law enforcement to deter illicit money transfers.
More DetailsCathie Wood said she currently owns over $7 million worth of bitcoin, which she purchased on the advice of Reagan-era economist Arthur Laffer, while it was trading at $250.
More DetailsCrypto prime brokerage SFOX said that they are working to open a market that facilitates banks and market makers to trade in bitcoin derivatives.
More DetailsBefore the end of 2021, Blockchain.News summaries serval key events and milestones that the crypto sector has witnessed this year.
More DetailsWe have exclusively spoken with Lanre Jonathan Ige, Researcher of Amun AG on the limitations of traditional valuation approach and some unique metrics for Bitcoin valuation.
More DetailsAmidst the ups and downs the market has experienced in recent times, here are the top three reasons to stay positive as the market journeys onto more maturity.
More DetailsDecentralized oracle on StarkNet,an Ethereum Layer 2 network (a scaling solution) - Empiric Network has secured $7 million in funding led by Variant.
More DetailsChristine Lagarde, the IMF Chief has asked financial players, such as central banks, to be open-minded when it comes to innovations, such as cryptocurrencies, as they should be given space to grow.
More DetailsSpeaking on Unitize panel, billionaire investor Tim Draper advised blockchain companies to avoid funding through an initial public offering (IPO) as regulators have made the process far too expensive.
More DetailsReviews of trading platforms are essential in assisting traders with selecting the proper platform for their unique trading style, taste in trading instruments, and features that stand out as must-haves. It can save traders a great deal of time and money, by weeding out the platforms that don’t deserve a deposit.
More DetailsIn this interview with George Paliani, CBDO of Currency.com, we explored the fundamentals of the tokenization of assets and its underlying regulatory requirements. George explained that Currency.com isn’t just an ordinary exchange, where it is a platform with cryptocurrencies and traditional financial products such as commodities, indices, stocks, bonds.
More DetailsDuring CNBC’s East Tech West conference held in Guangzhou, China, Jun Lu, head of Lufax Technology Center, acknowledged that the optimal potential of blockchain was more exciting than what is offered by cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsThe Nanshan government of Shenzhen, in the southern Guangdong province in China, has recently announced an agreement with electronics giant Huawei Technologies to establish an information technology center, accelerating the application of technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence in the district.
More DetailsA United States District Court has sided with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting an injunction against Telegram to to temporarily prevent the company from issuing its Gram tokens.
More DetailsThe SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has published a list of its 2020 Examination Priorities and cites ongoing risks surrounding digital assets and their transfer agents for US retail investors.
More DetailsAccording to a research by SlowMist Hacked Statistics, the total amount of money that has been stolen from blockchains is an astounding $30,011,604,576.24. This information comes as a stunning surprise.
More DetailsThe CMCC Global Asset Management Ltd's target of $300 million in assets for its latest crypto fund is attracting investors like Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li, allowing them to bet on blockchain and its applications.
More DetailsBTC managed to close above $9k and getting bid early as Asia opens up with stocks in the region moving higher. We did see $9K getting breached twice over the weekend but bears haven't had enough strength to push for a sustained move lower.
More DetailsFinancial Times reported the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has begun to tighten the supervision of local and overseas cryptocurrency trading platforms in South Korea, resetting a new deadline on September 24.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com appointed Patrick Yoon, former Visa country manager, as the general manager of the South Korea region to be in charge of the market in South Korea and Mongolia.
More DetailsConscious consumerism is a term continuously making waves because people are becoming more keen on what they consume. For instance, they are concerned about the origin, safety, and nutritional value of what they drink and eat.
More DetailsMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that everyone on Facebook and Instagram in the US can now connect their wallets and share their digital collectables.
More DetailsAleph Zero, a layer-1 privacy-enhancing blockchain, has launched a $50 million Ecosystem Funding Program to support developers in building on its platform and advancing blockchain adoption globally. The program offers grants, incubation, and acceleration, with successful applicants receiving up to $500,000 per project in grant funding, as well as access to a venture capital pool, infrastructure credits, and security design consultations. The program has already produced a range of successful projects during its pilot phase.
More DetailsUSA’s fourth-largest bank has announced it will develop its own cryptocurrency for international transfers in 2020.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) surged to $50,000 after nosediving to lows of $45,000. Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Investment Management, trusts that this correction is healthy for the market.
More DetailsBitmex has reduced its number of employees as part of a strategy to move away from the company's "beyond derivatives" model.
More DetailsSolana Spaces shuttered its two Solana-themed retail outlets in New York and Miami after seven months, citing a shift in investment emphasis.
More DetailsSky Mavis has announced that four gaming studios will be launching games on the Ronin Network, expanding its native gaming ecosystem. The move is aimed at creating more community-centric, rewarding, and fun gaming experiences while also attracting more users to the Web3 space.
More DetailsThrough a global coalition of advocates, digital innovators, artists, and educators, an AI-generated NFT collection has been established to conserve Ukrainian art and raise funds for humanitarian aid.
More DetailsMy thesis continues to be that larger accounts (i.e. whales who own > 1000 BTC) have started to liquidate (which I shared yesterday that this number have continued to decline for the past two weeks), and potentially chase/re-allocate into equities.
More DetailsPewDiePie has often had to turn to sponsors for income since the adpocalyspe on YouTube. Notable sponsors include GFuel energy drink and Origin computer products. This year, PewDiePie announced a new sponsorship with Tron and BitTorrent that has attracted the attention and suspicion of the crypto world.
More DetailsAPENFT Foundation announces that the second call of its $100 million Art Dream Fund will launch on August 1st, and registration will close on October 30th. The theme for this year’s call is "Post-Human Era." This theme seeks to explore whether the future of humanity can transcend traditional self-centered humanism and how people should position themselves in a complex ecosystem consisting of non-human animals, plants, and cyborgs. Winners will be eligible to win from a prize pool of over $100,000. In addition to prizes, creators will also enjoy the opportunity to build their art studios in The Sandbox, a metaverse set to launch by APENFT and TRON. Creators will also be able to get involved in annual online and offline exhibitions curated by APENFT, workshops, artist residencies, and other educational events.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO is named in the top 10 safest cryptocurrency exchanges by CryptoCompare.
More DetailsThe largest mainstream cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues another round of sell-off after a roller-coaster week trading. On Sunday, Bitcoin's biggest drop reached to 18% and fell to the lowest $31,111. This price was almost half of the $64,854 Bitcoin hit its All-Time High (ATH) on April 14 this year.
More DetailsThere's a sea of Red for stocks and cryptocurrencies this week. Bitcoin has dipped below USD $6000 for the first time since May 2019. The selloff of cryptocurrencies has extended to altcoins which the price of Ethereum and Bitcoin SV have dropped 30% and 40% respectively.
More DetailsStake pool operators reported 50% of Cardano nodes disconnecting and restarting due to anomaly. Cardano's fintech business is investigating the anomaly's cause.
More DetailsCEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.
More DetailsEthereum Research Forum is initiating measures to boost visibility and collaboration across various academic disciplines to enrich the Ethereum ecosystem.
More DetailsEnterprise software developer Fintech-Ideas has integrated a suite of blockchain tools to its SaaS offerings. The provision will enable businesses to utilize powerful web3 features such as tokenization, NFTs, and distributed storage.
More DetailsStandard Chartered, the British multinational bank (MNB), announced Wednesday that the corporation has joined and followed the cryptocurrency trend.
More DetailsLibra has been hit with yet another wave of attack that could lead to a possible set back coming as a result of fresh resistance from regulatory bodies across the globe.
More DetailsTikTok, the multibillion-dollar video sharing platform popularized by millennials and Gen Z, has chosen Oracle Corporation as its tech partner over Microsoft.
More DetailsSamsung device users can now securely store the private keys of their cryptocurrency wallet on their phone, with a recent add-on feature by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF).
More DetailsA report on Nov. 18 from the Chinese media Global Times, has stated that the Chinese military is likely to adopt blockchain technology to ensure proper management of personnel data, improve their training and performance in mission.
More DetailsArbitrum community votes on a pilot program to distribute 25 to 45 million ARB tokens as long-term incentives to protocols on its platform, aiming to enhance ecosystem growth and innovation.
More DetailsCrypsis Group, a crypto forensics firm, noted in a recently released security report that crypto-ransoms, such as those involving Bitcoin, rose almost 200 percent for last year, compared to 2018.
More DetailsThe presidential election has been complicated, as a portion of the ballots collected were done through mail, as Trump has reiterated his stance on voter fraud.
More DetailsThe Blockchain Association has filed Freedom of Information Law requests to the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the New York Department of Financial Services, seeking more information on the de-banking of crypto companies after the closure of Signature Bank and the failure of Silvergate Bank.
More DetailsSeattle startup Indicio has announced a $3.5 million seed round led by Hard Yaka.
More Details2020 will go down as a good year for crypto and a very good year for TRON. While the entire industry came on in leaps and bounds, the progress made within the ever-expanding TRON ecosystem was particularly impressive, giving even its skeptics pause for thought.
More DetailsBrazilian fintech giant XP Inc has announced the official launch of the XTAGE cryptocurrency trading platform in Brazil, opening the door for more than 3.6 million potential users to invest in the cryptocurrency market.
More DetailsUS President Donald Trump is considering an executive pardon for NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden after 7 years of exile in Russia. Snowden has been an advocate of Bitcoin for some time and most of the servers he used to leak the sensitive information were paid for in Bitcoin.
More DetailsEuroclear Group has invested in Fnality, an international consortium of global banking and financial market infrastructure, to advance distributed ledger technology (DLT) to support the adoption of tokenized assets and markets.
More DetailsHIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. has declared its plan to strategically rebrand, including a transition to the new name "HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd." This rebranding initiative is designed to mirror the company's progression into the realm of high-performance computing (HPC) data centres, utilizing Nvidia's superior Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) chips to tap into the burgeoning trend of widespread adoption in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
More DetailsThe London-listed Bitcoin mining company Argo Blockchain will officially launch its flagship mining facility Helios in Texas next week.
More DetailsHong Kong-based Animoca Brands has released an unaudited financial report. $573 million was recorded for its bookings and other income for the first four months of 2022.
More DetailsThe European Central Bank has recently developed an “anonymity voucher” to safeguard potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) users’ privacy for low-value retail transactions, while ensuring that high-value transfers are subject to anti-money laundering (AML) approvals.
More DetailsGermany’s financial regulator (BaFin) has moved to stop the operations of Shitcoins Club, a popular Bitcoin ATM operator in the country.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has just released its Blockchain Deployment Toolkit, aiming to enable companies of any size to be able to maximize the benefits of integrating blockchain technology in the supply chain sector. The toolkit allows companies to be able to get a better idea of how to handle deploying blockchain technology in regards to supply chain uses.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com has announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of the National Football League.
More DetailsHong Kong Fintech Week is an international fintech event. This year, it is moving to a bigger venue – AsiaWorld-Expo to accommodate a greater variety of programmes, business events, exhibitors and attendees. It is expected to attract over 8,000 industry leaders and gather more than 200 top-notch speakers, including fintech entrepreneurs, investors, regulators and academics, over 400 media and 100 fintech exhibitors.
More DetailsThe largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, tumbled more than 9 percent to below $21,000, hitting a new low in late July. Bitcoin also posted its biggest one-day drop since June.
More DetailsFormer Business Insider executive editor and current Bloomberg Business editor Joe Weisenthal had some interesting things to say about bitcoin and blockchain.
More DetailsA quick insight into the world of decentralized exchanges and the ongoing war between Uniswap and Sushiswap.
More DetailsA review of the recent uptick in activities and as confirmed by a Bank of Japan’s senior official, Japan now considers its CBDC project a top priority
More DetailsCryptocurrency startup BVNK has raised a $40 million Series A round led by Tiger Global.
More DetailsFollowing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), crypto businesses have been granted the liberty to operate in DMCC once registered licenses are granted.
More DetailsSolana-based NFT marketplace Snowcrash announced a partnership with Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group by launching an NFT trading platform.
More DetailsCere Network, a leader in Decentralized Data Cloud (DDC) platforms, announced today the launch of Vision 2.0 to update supporters on its mission for truly decentralized Web3. The Vision 2.0 release follows the launch of Cere Network’s new website, which displays an array of exciting technology updates along with partnerships and applications in the pipeline.
More DetailsReal Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has partnered with an Australian technology firm, Igloo in setting up a blockchain-based tenancy platform that will propel productivity and efficiency in Queensland's real estate sector.
More DetailsCoinbase’s mobile app Coinbase Wallet has previously enabled the access of decentralized applications, Dapps, the crypto giant has taken one step further in the decentralized world. Coinbase has recently announced that the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications will be made available directly via the Coinbase Wallet on both iOS and Android.
More DetailsBali-based Ekta has secured $60 million in funding from venture capital firm Global Emerging Markets (GEM), despite a downturn in the crypto market.
More DetailsBitcasino, one of the most popular crypto casinos, is celebrating this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a three-round raffle campaign for its players, occurring between June and September. Three lucky players will win World Cup VIP packages consisting of match tickets, yacht cruises, and 5-star accommodation and business class flights. Moreover, the platform will give out 25 other prizes during each round, including iPhones, iPads, Airpod Max headphones, and USDT rewards.
More DetailsTo offer its fans new experiences in the blockchain gaming sphere, two-time Indonesian football league champion Persib Bandung has partnered with Liberty Gaming Guild (LGG).
More DetailsBlockchain innovation has significantly changed the way we thought in the traditional financial sector. All of those concepts and business models, such as decentralization, cryptographic tokens, and digital ledger, also brought us more imaginations toward the future forms of money.
More DetailsDeFi project HUMAN Protocol launched a new blockchain coordination layer called Routing Protocol, which aims to improve the data contribution function on the blockchain.
More DetailsCentral Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) could be the most important payment trend in development with the most profound effects on our systems of payment and money issuance according to Cuy Sheffield, Visa’s head of cryptocurrency.
More DetailsThe web3 gaming company Kryptomon which develops the living-NFT-powered metaverse game combining Play-and-Earn gaming mechanics, announced today its partnership with Unstoppable Domains, the leading provider of Web3 domains.
More DetailsShanghai’s high court has started using blockchain technology to record hearings as part of its court record reform pilot. During the meeting on the reform of court records, participants took part in observing the whole process of the court trial of a dispute over the equity transfer contract heard by the Shanghai Minhang District People’s Court.
More DetailsNigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu has released a manifesto proposing the implementation of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in Nigeria's banking and finance sector. The manifesto suggests reforming existing Nigerian Security Exchange Commission regulations to create a more business-friendly framework for regulating digital assets. The proposed regulations would require digital asset companies to register with the SEC and comply with SEC regulations. The release of the manifesto coincides with the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, with the government hoping that the proposed SEC regulation reforms will attract more investors in the digital and economic sectors and stimulate economic growth.
More DetailsThe Bank of Russia launched a digital ruble experiment in 2022 to explore business models and innovative use cases for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
More DetailsNigeria and crypto exchange Binance are in talks to establish a digital hub like the Dubai virtual free zone to propel blockchain growth in the country, according to the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority.
More DetailsSince the release of Bitcoin in 2009, the cryptocurrency industry has continued to evolve to the extent that major banks like JP Morgan Chase have started supporting crypto businesses. This trend has created avenues for various cryptocurrency comparison sites that list prices, market cap, trading volume, and coins in real-time. Nevertheless, this field is no longer a one-stop shop because CoinGecko and CoinCodex have come up, and they are giving CoinMarketCap a run for its money.
More DetailsOn-chain analytics data confirms that Bitcoin whales are forming quickly, likely as economic inflation looms.
More DetailsThe US Presidential election is coming to an end, although results are still being anticipated. This is how blockchain can change the voting system.
More DetailsRoche Freedman, New York-based legal firm, filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of those who own cryptocurrency against Bitfinex and Tether and others for crypto market manipulation and creating the largest bubble in history.
More DetailsBitmain, one of the largest mining equipment makers globally, has reported revenues of $300 million thus far in 2020. While its business has faced turmoil in recent times, the core strategy continues to reap benefits.
More DetailsConsider some of the unusual or unique things about the Bitcoin network. First, if you have an internet connection then you can transact using Bitcoin without needing the services or approval of anybody else to do so. Secondly, if you run a full node, there’s nobody upon whom you must rely to validate any information you receive; you can fully check it for yourself.
More DetailsAxon Enterprise Inc, a leading manufacturer of body-cams for United States law enforcement agencies has produced new cameras enhanced with blockchain technology in an attempt to thwart ‘deepfake’ videos.
More DetailsSingapore-based crypto exchange Crypto.com plans to renovate a series of updates to its iconic arena, the Staples Center, including renovations of giant screens and concession stands, and a terrace overlooking downtown Los Angeles.
More DetailsMastercard has announced that the payment firm is working to enable NFT commerce with Immutable X, Candy Digital, The Sandbox, Mintable, Spring, Nifty Gateway, and Web3 infrastructure provider MoonPay.
More DetailsSquare CEO Jack Dorsey announced on Twitter that the company is actively creating a new decentralized financial services business platform, mainly focusing on Bitcoin and other mainstream virtual currencies.
More DetailsWide application of blockchain technology is expected to affect people’s lives, business, education, governance, and other sectors. That is the reason, many countries explore and even deploy the huge potential of this technology. But the latest trend of the technology seems to have taken a new twist in South Korea. Now let’s find out why South Korea continues adopting blockchain in banking but rejects rolling out digital fiat currency.
More DetailsHolograph, the omnichain interoperability protocol for minting and bridging non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is partnering with LayerZero to deliver its patented ‘holographic’ bridging solution that seamlessly beams tokens across blockchains with complete data integrity, including persistent smart contract addresses and token IDs.
More DetailsNorth Korean groups were linked to 33% of 2023's crypto thefts, stealing up to $700M. Their methods evolved, involving crypto mixers and converting assets to Tether or Tron, highlighting the ongoing cyber threat from DPRK.
More DetailsUniswap's UNI token has surged by 133% in the past week, with SushiSwap rallying and recording its own increase of 143%.
More DetailsThe U.K. Parliament passed the first readings of an anti-money laundering bill against crypto, which aims to empower law enforcement agencies to seize, freeze or recover crypto in illegal activities.
More DetailsAs reported by BitBay on November 25, the cryptocurrency exchange platform will stop offering market support for the privacy-focused coin Monero, starting from November 29.
More DetailsThe BSV (Bitcoin Satoshi Vision) price chart is peculiar to analyze. Given the state of cryptocurrency investment, it is safe to say that a large influencer of crypto value is derived from speculation, and BSV is plagued by speculation as its chain leader, Craig Wright, continues to claim that he is Satoshi Nakomoto—the anonymous original creator of Bitcoin.
More DetailsJD.com has recently partnered with the People’s Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute to build mobile apps and wallets to support China’s CBDC.
More DetailsMark Cuban, an Ethereum maximalist and owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, is backing projects with positive fundamentals in the space to thrive longer.
More DetailsHoneywell, a US-based tech company offering industry-specific solutions, is solving burdensome aircraft record processes using a digital blockchain ledger. This approach is transforming the aerospace industry by availing an easy user interface in the search for and retrieval of scattered data.
More DetailsThe recent Chainlink integration with Filecoin has served to push Filecoin's price up. Currently, it seems likely that FIL will break the resistance of $96.
More DetailsBlockchain monitoring and automation platform PARSIQ has integrated Chainlink price oracles to trigger off-chain actions and trading decisions.
More DetailsAccording to the Australian government's budget announcement on Tuesday, legislation will be put upon treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as an asset.
More DetailsMixin Network's cloud service provider database was hacked on September 23, 2023, leading to a loss of approximately $200 million. Blockchain security firm SlowMist is aiding in the investigation. Deposit and withdrawal services have been temporarily halted on Mixin Network.
More DetailsOn September 17, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially announced that the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s (CBOE) Equity Exchange had withdrawn its application for the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal on September 13.
More DetailsLido Finance community members cast their votes on a pivotal governance proposal, shaping the future direction of the staking platform.
More DetailsIndia's proposed crypto tax rules may become law tomorrow through parliament.
More DetailsBored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) announced through Twitter that its Discord server was hacked.
More DetailsBitcoin suffered its biggest decline in 10 days which has fallen by 11.19% in the past 24 hours, with the net outflow of institutions reaching a record of $141.4 million last week.
More DetailsThe Ondo Foundation introduces Ondo Points to enhance community engagement and proposes an unlock plan for ONDO tokens, advancing its mission in the DeFi space.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained why the majority of Bitcoin (BTC) was controlled by China, as he discussed the country's role in the blockchain sector.
More DetailsBITWORK, the Blockchain community pioneer headquartered in Hong Kong is proud to announce their new strategic partnership with BINARYSTAR, is a renowned company operating Blockchain businesses and community in Japan.
More DetailsMassive layoffs continue engulfing the crypto market. Blockchain.com took the latest actions by reducing its workforce by 25%.
More DetailsThe Singapore-based Digital financial service platform Matrixport led by Wu Jihan, the co-founder of the world's top Bitcoin mining machine provider giant Bitmain mining, raised $100 million in Series C financing.
More DetailsChina Merchants Bank (CMB) has recently announced an investment in crypto wallet BitPie. BitPie is one of the longest-running crypto wallets in China.
More DetailsHong Kong police announced Friday the authority has dismantled a cryptocurrency investment scam involving as much as 60 million Hong Kong dollars. At least 19 people are under arrest.
More DetailsEthereum (ETH) continues getting a keen eye as crowd awareness and interest rose substantially after the second-largest cryptocurrency crossed above $2,500, as acknowledged by crypto analytic firm Santiment.
More DetailsThe International Monetary Fund has advised international decision-makers to keep a check on crypto, following deepening concerns highlighted by the war in Ukraine, The Block reported.
More DetailsMaiar Wallet, a decentralized, non-custodial, low fee, multi-currency digital wallet built on the Elrond blockchain to empower everyday users.
More DetailsGoldman Sachs announced to offer the first bitcoin-backed lending loan, lenders might make use of the bitcoin they own as cash collateral for this loan.
More DetailsThailand’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has revealed its intentions of using blockchain technology to trace agricultural products from farms to export as this will optimize buyers’ confidence.
More DetailsCoinbase's new derivatives unit is capturing the interest of new retail traders who are eyeing the crypto exchange's "nano" bitcoin product amid the company's collapsing trading volumes.
More DetailsCoinShares released its weekly fund flow report, which showed that nearly half of the total inflow of funds went to Ethereum, notably $113.5 million.
More DetailsThe EC seeks industry tenders for the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure (EBSI) - a European blockchain solution that could inadvertently see BTC and XRP soar.
More DetailsBut for those who think the explosive rise in Bitcoin and digital currencies may just be another repeat of 2017, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
More DetailsKyberSwap announced that $265,000 in user funds were stolen after a hacker exploited the multichain DEX aggregator's front end.
More DetailsFTX US reached an $8 billion valuation after receiving $400 million from Asian investment giants SoftBank Group and Temasek Holdings in its first round of funding.
More DetailsLondon-based Argo blockchain has secured a $20 million loan from Galaxy Digital, providing momentum as a driving force to expansion.
More DetailsThe Banque de France or Bank of France, the central bank of France, has prospered in undertaking an experiment on using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to issue a French government bond.
More DetailsWith a background in engineering, Kristy Duncan, the CEO of Women in Payments started her career in banking and then into the payments industry. Duncan has then been fascinated with the payments market, and is a “payments geek at heart.” She started Women in Payments in 2012, Looking to add value in a different way, to connect, inspire, and champion women who are working in the payments industry globally.
More DetailsCOTI announces an ETH L2 Developer Network to leverage its $100M fund, targeting key use cases like Confidential DeFi and encrypted data management.
More DetailsBank Indonesia is planning to launch its central state digital currency in response to the increasingly prosperous cryptocurrency market.
More DetailsFlow blockchain unveils proposal for full EVM equivalence, bridging Ethereum dApp ecosystem with Flow’s unique capabilities. The move aims to enhance composability, interoperability, and user experience across the blockchain space.
More DetailsDeterminism, free will, and blockchain? What do these seemingly disparate concepts have in common? A lot, as it turns out.
More DetailsBillionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed the Starlink satellite internet network of SpaceX has been launched, expecting the internet broadband internet to go online globally (except poles regions) within weeks before August.
More DetailsJack Dorsey’s payment company Square Inc. has laid out plans to go carbon neutral bordering on all Bitcoin and operational aspects by 2030.
More DetailsPing An Insurance and the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau in China signed an agreement to start using blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, and other technologies to develop a management platform for taxation for all types of taxpayers in the Greater Bay Area.
More DetailsSince the coronavirus patient was identified on Dec. 8, 2019, in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, the virus has since claimed at least 100 lives. According to crypto research firm Chainalysis, China has the status as a crypto investment hub, as it houses the most crypto exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region, which has 40 percent of the world’s top 50 exchanges.
More DetailsAbra and Plutus Tech have agreed to a cease-and-desist order and a combined penalty of $150,000 after being charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for selling unregistered security-based swaps to investors in 2019.
More DetailsBlockchain technology ensures that data is stored in immutable distributed ledgers and it can be instrumental in enhancing cybersecurity by averting DDoS attacks, authenticating downloads, and offering consensus mechanisms.
More DetailsSui, a leading blockchain platform, has donated $1 million to London Business School for Web3 research and education, aiming to prepare future technology and business leaders.
More DetailsMainstream tokens, including bitcoin and ether, remain locked, but all Solana (SOL) tokens will be credited to investors' trading wallets, Zipmex's official statement wrote on Tuesday.
More DetailsWeb 3.0, frequently abbreviated as Web3, is often recognized as the upcoming or third generation of the internet. It builds upon Web 1.0, characterized primarily as read-only, and Web 2.0, which introduced interactive user-generated content and sharing capabilities.
More DetailsSamsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited to launch the first APAC metaverse theme active ETF in Hong Kong with Samsung Asia Pacific ex NZ Metaverse Theme ETF (Stock code: 3172.HK), which is expected to list on HKEX by July 7.
More DetailsDuring the 2nd day of the BlockShow Asia 2019 being held in Singapore, Jason Goldberg, Pepo founder and CEO, noted that they are among the most prominent DApps globally. He also acknowledged that it was instrumental for Pepo to be the first DApp to be ascertained by Apple Pay.
More DetailsCPIC Investment Management, a subsidiary of China Pacific Insurance, is launching two crypto funds with Waterdrip Capital, targeting institutional and wealthy private investors. The funds will focus on investments in early-stage blockchain projects and proof-of-stake digital assets.
More DetailsNigeria says that blockchain in the country could generate a revenue of between $6 and $10 billion in 10 years.
More DetailsPowerledger enters into a partnership with Powerclub, an Australian electricity wholesaler for better energy usage, allowing the integration of power club's blockchain ledger application.
More DetailsTribe Accelerator, Singapore’s first government-backed blockchain accelerator, has added another batch of big names to its corporate partners list.
More DetailsBitcoin's price has surpassed the $16,000 resistance for the first time since 2017, but as the crypto's value increases it begs the question—what can you buy with Bitcoin?
More DetailsOpenSea has raised $300 million in new venture capital, bringing the total valuation to a staggering $13.3 billion in just four years after it was founded.
More DetailsEl Salvador has just become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. El Salvador President Nayib Bukelet welcomed the adoption and said that is a historical moment.
More DetailsUpbit discloses Dunamu & Partners' #Bitcoin holdings as of October 2023, holding 2,081.84950412 BTC with no sales transactions recorded, aligning with Upbit's transparency principle in digital asset trading.
More DetailsAs a cryptocurrency beginner, you’ve likely considered how to keep your cryptocurrency portfolio safe while it appreciates in value.
More DetailsSupply chains are vital networks between a company, its vendors and suppliers to produce and distribute specific products to the consumer. This network usually includes many actors doing different activities—people, entities, information, and resources.
More DetailsThe famous French DJ David Guetta revealed that he would accept $14 million Bitcoin or Ethereumthe payment for selling his Miami beachfront apartment.
More DetailsToday marks the kickoff of the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019, with Blockchain being one of the technologies that this event plans to tackle, there is also a major interest in how this technology will be affecting some industries in the coming years
More DetailsJohana Obando, a congresswoman from the Central American country of Costa Rica, has introduced a bill to Congress requiring the government to regulate the crypto market and reduce taxes on cryptocurrencies, making Costa Rica a cryptocurrency-friendly country.
More DetailsSmart Stake will no longer provide validator services to the Secret Network in light of an internal leadership conflict and transparency concerns.
More DetailsThe South American region has been very receptive to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. Countries such as Venezuela have experienced extreme situations ranging from inflation of their currency to other economic situations which ultimately renders them useless to persons within that geographical location have been left with little or no choice but to seek refuge in cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsFrench Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has once again made his stance on crypto clear – he is critical of it and does not support it.
More DetailsFintech firm, Amun and crypto custodian Bitcoin Suisse and announced today of the launch of its Swiss Franc denominated Amun Bitcoin Suisse BTC/ETH exchange-traded product (ETP). This ETP, a combination of Bitcoin and Ether, has gone live on the Swiss stock exchange, SIX.
More DetailsMetacade, the first-ever community-developed play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain arcade, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated $MCADE token presale. The sale of Metacade’s native utility token sold over an incredible $670k in under 2 weeks, with their Beta Sale stage now over 60% SOLD OUT.
More DetailsAs technology continues to evolve year after year, it becomes glaring that it is gradually sweeping every productive sector in the world, more importantly, finance and banking. This is so because the sector is about the most sensitive in every economy. It’s got to be, right? Money is important and needed by everyone – one way or another.
More DetailsKorea Blockchain Week 2022 (KBW2022) is holding its first live event since the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, finally bringing the most respected leaders in the blockchain field to Seoul, on August 7-14, 2022.
More DetailsMeta said that it is partnering with digital fashion startup DressX for Meta's new Avatar Store to introduce new avatar fashion, expanding its business in Metaverse.
More DetailsThe China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has kickstarted the experimentation of a blockchain pilot for the equity trading industry in the country. Announced by the Beijing Local Financial Supervision and Administration, CSRC will be assisting the Beijing Equity Trading Center for the blockchain pilot.
More DetailsNanning, a Southern Chinese City, located in Guangxi Region, has experimented with a blockchain-enabled cross-border financial platform.
More DetailsCharles Cascarilla is the CEO and co-founder of Paxos, a financial technology company working to modernize the financial system by digitizing and mobilizing assets. A traditional hedge fund manager and equity investor, Cascarilla was able to recognize the power of blockchain and the function it could have in revolutionizing the way trade is conducted and settled.
More DetailsMitsubishi Corporation has launched a blockchain platform to streamline and digitize metal trading via its metals and minerals subsidiary.
More DetailsCelsius Networks has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The crypto lender also repaid its remaining debt to the DeFi lending protocol Compound.
More DetailsAccording to the Universal Privacy Alliance's official statement, their aim is "to protect privacy regardless of the blockchain or technology stack."
More DetailsInteractive game company WildWorks said it will enter the field of encrypted games and establish a new department focused on the development of the NFT virtual game community.
More DetailsA synthetic Central bank digital currency (CBDC) could create new pathways for innovation according to a senior member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
More DetailsThe Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced the launch of a six-week online course on "Business in the Metaverse Economy."
More DetailsRISC Zero, a startup that creates scalable blockchains with zero-knowledge (zk) technology, announced that it had raised a $12 million seed round led by Bain Capital Crypto.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) and DeFi tokens have been all the rage lately, with crypto investors anticipating BTC’s next bull run and the DeFi industry booming in growth.
More DetailsSoftbank-backed Brazilian firm 2TM announced the company would acquire a controlling stake in Lisbon-based crypto exchange CriptoLoja.
More DetailsQ1 2021 Tesla spent $1.5 billion on Bitcoin.
More DetailsBlockFi will pay $100 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges in connection with a retail crypto lending product.
More DetailsThe Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, backed by big banks and introduced by Senators Marshall and Warren, aims to regulate crypto under strict banking laws.
More DetailsVitalik proposes anti-correlation incentives to promote decentralization in staking protocols, penalizing misbehaving actors and implementing them in various scenarios, backed by empirical data.
More DetailsThe Wharton School officially accepts crypto as a payment method for blockchain courses through Coinbase exchange.
More DetailsBored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) creator Yuga Labs has won a legal battle against copycat non-fungible token (NFT) project RR/BAYC. The United States District Court found that the co-creators of RR/BAYC had infringed Yuga Labs’ trademarks, and Yuga Labs is entitled to an injunction and damages. In other news, Mandala Metaverse has chosen Polkadot to host its first major NFT drop, Final Fantasy developer Square Enix has partnered with Elixir Games for blockchain gaming, and a free-to-play multiplayer NFT cricket strategy game called Cricket Stars has launched on the Tezos blockchain.
More Detailsgrowing attention towards blockchain and cryptocurrencies on the fin-tech space, it is therefore not surprising to see that executives of tech companies and startups are on the lookout for persons with the slightest familiarity/ understanding with the operations of Blockchain
More DetailsBanco de España, Cecabank, Abanca, and Adhara Blockchain are launching a pilot program to explore the use of a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency, aiming to simulate interbank payments.
More DetailsChina's well-known cryptocurrency advisory platform- Bi Shi Jie, has reportedly temporarily suspended its App and website operations.
More DetailsEthereum has been experiencing an uptick in different activities, despite the crypto market bleeding triggered by factors like a major liquidity crisis witnessed by leading Asian property developer China Evergrande.
More DetailsMove-to-earn app STEPN announced that it is opening an office in Hong Kong despite COVID-19 restrictions and a tough regulatory environment.
More DetailsNew York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams is reportedly to kick off his ambition by launching his proposed token mining on Wednesday.
More DetailsGenerative art algorithm QQL Mint Pass earned around $17 million following its launch on September 28.
More DetailsHMRC updates its guidelines for crypto – taxation, relating to both individuals and businesses. The new guidelines explicitly state that crypto-currencies are not considered as ‘money.’
More DetailsCrypto mining giant Bitmain has announced that it will be partnering with crypto mining firm Foundry to extend its services to North America.
More DetailsSamsung SDS has signed an agreement with Israel’s fintech startup Credorax to build payment solutions to serve European merchants and banks.
More DetailsThis week, Revolut's "soft testing" staking function will launch.
More DetailsIf history has taught us anything, it's that humanity often takes great leaps forward in times of chaos and uncertainty. This is one of those moments, but it's important that global citizens take steps to ensure that no one is left behind. Now is the time to start thinking less as nations and more as single, unified species.
More DetailsThe platform, LG Art Lab will allow users to buy, sell and put up digital art or NFTs on their television sets, the company announced.
More DetailsThis week, Bitcoin plunged again, and on Thursday (January 21) it plunged more than 10%. Entering January, Bitcoin rose from $30,000 to $40,000.
More DetailsFrankfurt Main Finance is one of the founding members of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC). The mission of the Alliance is to establish transparent networks that facilitate cooperation and sharing of best practices for financial centres globally in the face of breakthrough technologies and rapid social change.
More DetailsHow does Deloitte Blockchain Lab envision the future of blockchain? Dr. Paul Sin believed that blockchain is at the stage of technology convergence with IoT, big data and artificial intelligence! He also explained the 3 challenges for enterprises to implement their own blockchain and various blockchain auditing services offered by Deloitte.
More DetailsCreatorDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, announced that it raised $20 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Initialized Capital.
More DetailsAccording to a report by Yahoo Finance, Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in both equity and crypto coins.
More DetailsThe IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the latest version of its node software, Hornet together with the IOTA community. The IOTA community has conducted a stress test that illustrated a stable network of over 150 nodes with over 650 confirmed transactions per second (TPS). This shows an increase in transaction throughput by a factor of 20, while Hornet is able to consume 10 times less memory under normal operations compared to its previous node software.
More DetailsNo real headlines except Korea regulators coming after Bithumb (which isn't a "new" news imo). Instead, I actually think was driven by miners selling.
More DetailsThe Japanese Financial Giant SBI Group stated that it will launch its first cryptocurrency fund in Japan before the end of November to provide Japanese investors with a more diverse portfolio.
More DetailsNFT sales recorded an eight times surge in market trading volume over the last two weeks, compared to the result in March, thanks to the craze of Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins and the classic NFT CryptoPunk.
More DetailsThe Theta network aims to use blockchain technology to provide decentralized peer-to-peer video delivery for online streaming purposes.
More DetailsYesterday Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted "The Dogefather SNL May 8" and announced that he will host the "Saturday Night Show" as "Dogefather".
More DetailsThe zero-knowledge proofs utilize mathematical proofs to allow the verification of specific data without the requirement to reveal the details.
More DetailsIn March, Polygon saw a surge in user activity, making it the second-largest blockchain gaming network in terms of unique active wallets. Polygon's Hunters On-Chain game, which has seen a 17,000% UAW increase in the past 30 days alone, was a significant contributor to this surge. Polygon's NFT integrations and partnerships with big-name companies like Warner Music, Starbucks, and Reddit have also contributed to its bullish momentum.
More DetailsHong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced that it has formed a partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming its official jersey logo-designated sponsor.
More DetailsEthereum has set the tone for the DeFi boom this year, and it has dominated particularly during the third quarter of 2020.
More DetailsThe Dubai economy has gone live on the UAE KYC (Know-Your-Customer) blockchain platform making instant bank accounting functionality, secure digital customer onboarding, and sharing of verified data between financial institutions and licensing authorities possible.
More DetailsHedera Global Governing Council allocates 4.86 billion HBAR ($408 million) for network development and decentralized governance, focusing on supporting existing initiatives and operational efficiency.
More DetailsMove-to-earn Web3 running app STEPN has partnered with ASICS to release a limited edition of "STEPN x ASICS NFT Sneaker" Mystery Box Collection.
More DetailsSolana, which has faster transaction speed and lower fees than Ethereum, has been favored by Defi users to run applications. Recently, its native token SOL set a new all-time high of $37.10.
More DetailsCongressman Tom Emmer's CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act aims to address surveillance risks in government-issued digital currencies, emphasizing privacy and autonomy in the evolving digital financial landscape.
More DetailsEnd-to-end Internet protocol Bitmark has received $5.6 million in Series B funding, co-led by Galaxy Interactive and North Island Ventures.
More DetailsBitFinex and Tether have officially spoken out against what they are describing as a baseless lawsuit, designed to undermine the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
More DetailsVRJAM, the leading platform for Web3 live events, today announced the launch of its revolutionary new digital currency VRJAM Coin will IEO on the 30th of November via exchanges Gate.io and MexC. VRJAM’s and metaverse crypto-coin is currently valued at $US40M and has attracted investment from 15 of the world's leading web3 focussed VC’s and investors.
More DetailsThe Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to research the feasibility of cryptocurrencies co-existing with fiat currencies
More DetailsStephen Moore, President’s Trump nominee to the Federal Reserve, has set his sights on the crypto space.
More DetailsThe launch of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols in 2020 marked a significant phase in the growth of the crypto industry. As of writing, the total value locked (TVL) in this market stands at $69 billion, with Ethereum DApps taking the lion’s share. While the ongoing market slump has also affected the DeFi ecosystem, it is hard to overlook the fundamental developments that are currently taking place.
More DetailsBitcoin now accounts for just over 70 percent of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization as of September 3rd according to CoinMarketCap.
More DetailsRandi Zuckerberg, Mark Zuckerberg's sister has lately been showing her immense support and interest in the cryptocurrency market, particularly for Bitcoin and Ripple XRP. She runs a satellite radio show SiriusXM which hosted three cryptocurrency experts who were very bullish on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as a whole.
More DetailsBlockchain-based digital B2B payments startup CoreChain Technologies has announced a $4.2 million seed round led by Ulu Ventures.
More DetailsMajor U.S. payment processor PayPal has established a blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital currency advisory committee. All new members have related achievements in the crypto industry.
More DetailsHong Kong's Polytechnic University is offering a postgraduate course in the metaverse and blockchain-related technology from September 2023, costing around $40,000 for tuition fees.
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More DetailsTuition Coin aims to enhance the appeal of the Cardano ecosystem through its Teach to Earn nature. The venture will streamline participation in educational technology, benefiting students and teachers alike.
More DetailsFight to Fame, a blockchain-based entertainment platform, has been praised by the Harvard Blockchain Lab for consistently presenting decentralized events, online malls, movies, and action star reality shows. It uses a BMS business model in the production of action movies, and fans are empowered by the FF Token when voting and making purchases.
More DetailsThe Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) issued new guidelines for stablecoins added as a supplement to its existing guidelines for initial coin offerings (ICOs) to outline how stablecoins are treated under the Swiss supervisory law.
More DetailsBlockchain security company PeckShield has warned about "dozens" of BingChatGPT pump-and-dump tokens.
More DetailsNewton, Canada’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $20 million in Series B funding, valuing it at around $200 million.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com launched a new asset management brand called BCAM aimed at institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals on Wednesday.
More DetailsThe report titled “The Disruption of Disruptive Tech” by Capital on Tap highlighted the state of disruptive tech adoption in early 2020. The U.S. had the most businesses in various disruptive technologies, with 71% dominance in cloud consulting and 53% in cybersecurity.
More DetailsBitcoin (BTC) performed strongly in the past week, breaking through the previous high of $58,354. Bitcoin continued to rise, soaring to a new all-time high (ATH)of $61,781 on March 13. But it seems that Bitcoin has suffered strong selling interest near this level and the price has been corrected. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $60,157.82.
More DetailsIt’s all about China and blockchain. After breaking news of President Xi Jinping’s official endorsement on the blockchain technology and Bitcoin performing a sharp “to-the-moon” move and hitting $10K over the weekend, blockchain-related stocks in China also received a major boost.
More DetailsChina’s central bank has further galvanised its public commitment to creating the first central bank digital currency (CBDC), a digital version of the Yuan, at an annual meeting hosted last Friday by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) vice governor Yifei Fan.
More DetailsElon Musk expressed his wish to sell his NFT for 420 million Dogecoins. This would translate to a total profit of around $24.26 million. However, the Tesla CEO seems to have come back on his decision. What has happened to DOGE's price in the meantime?
More DetailsLast week, Brazil unveiled its Digital Government Strategy that highlighted the use of distributed ledger systems and blockchain technology to transform major parts of the economy, especially in a post-COVID-19 environment.
More DetailsInstitutional interest in Bitcoin-related contracts seems to be building as the market measures indicate high anticipation of the launch of CME Group Inc. options on Jan. 13, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
More DetailsWill ETH-inspired rally continue to drive the market? Will oil stabilize despite a fundamental short-term storage environment with a popular flawed ETF product? Will halvening next month start getting the market excited? Bottom line: mixed messaging.
More DetailsThe new Japanese football-featured Web3 game will allow users to connect globally with the popular manga character.
More DetailsU.S. Representatives probe Apple's App Store policies, raising concerns over potential impact on blockchain and NFTs, and questioning the balance between security and innovation.
More DetailsHashCash Consultants, a US-based blockchain development company, has set its eyes on revamping the complex process of clinical trials and drug research by availing blockchain solutions. It intends to realize this by forming a pharma consortium with pharmaceutical firms and other medical players.
More Details1inch is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) aggregator built on Ethereum. It is a type of liquidity protocol specialized in providing customers with the most favourable and most convenient transaction route by automatically aggregating offers from other decentralized exchanges.
More DetailsFanCraze is raising around $100 million in new funding rounds from backers, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
More DetailsIs the Hedera Hashgraph powered data visualization tool the antidote to censored coronavirus reporting? Mance Harmon, CEO, Hedera HashGraph tells Blockchain.News how the HashLog leveraging their decentralized tracker was able to be deployed so quickly to combat the overwhelming volume of misinformation surrounding the outbreak.
More DetailsAfrican blockchain ventures experienced a 429% increase in funding, surpassing the global average of 4%. Seychelles and South Africa accounted for 81% of the funding, and Nigeria had the highest number of deals but only accounted for 3.4% of funding. Median deal size has significantly increased, indicating growing investor confidence.
More DetailsGovernments around the world are seeking new sources of revenue, and value-added tax (VAT) is the key revenue driver and the largest contribution to governmental budgets. Each year billions of dollars are lost in tax revenue due to non-compliance, evasion, fraud, and non-collection.
More DetailsChiliz has announced the launch of the Scoville testnet for the newly established Layer 1 blockchain network Chiliz Chain 2.0 (also known as CC2).
More DetailsBinance announced Friday that it no longer allow Hong Kong users to open new derivatives accounts, effective immediately.
More DetailsMeasures include a licensing regime for the virtual asset service providers, contemplating the regulation of payment-related stablecoins and providing traditional financial institutions with guidelines on offering virtual asset-related services to clients.
More DetailsData shows MicroStrategy holds over 129,00 Bitcoins (BTC) with a total value of approximately $5.8 billion.
More DetailsBig Four audit firm, KPMG has announced that it has rolled out a blockchain-enabled track and trace platform dubbed KPMG Origins in Australia, China, and Japan. The platform leverages on emerging technological innovations, such as blockchain and internet of things sensors (IoT), as well as analytics and data tools.
More DetailsArgentinian football superstar Lionel Messi has signed a $20 million deal with crypto fan token firm Socios, according to Reuters.
More DetailsStablecoin issuer Tether Operations Limited (“Tether”) has announced plans to launch Tether tokens (GBPT) pegged to the British Pound Sterling in early July.
More DetailsBitcoin Satoshi Version (BSV), a fork of the Bitcoin Cash, is surging in trades following Craig Wright’s compliance with a court order to open up the mysterious Tulip Trust for inspection.
More DetailsInvictus Capital continues in their pursuit to provide their community with unique wealth creation opportunities.
More DetailsSouth Korea passes the Digital Asset Basic Act, Shinhan Financial Group invests in digital asset custody, and K-culture goes blockchain.
More DetailsCardano, an independent body, based in Zug, Switzerland just partnered with COTI, an enterprise-grade fintech platform, to create an ADA payment solution for merchants.
More DetailsSouth Korea’s presidential campaigns have all supported cryptocurrencies as there is a growing number of young crypto investors in the country.
More DetailsMarkets overreacted earlier in the week to Trump walking away from COVID stimulus negotiations. For me, it was clearly a negotiating tactic. Clearly, that was the case with Trump ready to sign for Stimulus Checks yesterday and Pelosi and Mnuchin discussing airline relief later today.
More DetailsBakkt President Adam White has announced the Bakkt Cash integration with the Starbuck mobile app.
More DetailsCryptocurrency prime broker Hidden Road Partners is expected to complete the liquidation of its FTX.com holdings tonight, according to Bloomberg.
More DetailsIconic 90s martial arts film star Steven Seagal has come under siege from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who have made an executive decision to show the Aikido master that he is not above the law for his involvement in the Bitcoiin2Gen ICO of 2018.
More DetailsAustralian online broker SelfWealth plans to list 10 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, on its trading platform for trading before the end of this year.
More DetailsHive Blockchain Technologies Ltd signed a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) procurement contract worth $66 million with a top-notch GPU inventor Nvidia Thursday. The announcement has come officially to join the Nvidia Partner Network (NPN) cloud service provider plan.
More DetailsThe Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong took a step further to provide clarity in taxing digital assets. In the recent press release titled “LCQ20: Regulation of virtual asset investment activities”, James Lau, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury answered the queries raised by the Hon Wu Chi-wai on taxation of virtual assets, tax evasion of virtual asset-related business and latest effort to regulate virtual assets by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
More DetailsThe Central Bank of Ireland today issued a new warning about the risks of investing in crypto assets, drawing attention to "misleading" cryptocurrency advertising.
More DetailsOn 9/10 March 2020, the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, together with financial.com, is organizing the Crypto Asset Conference (www.crypto-assets-conference.de) on the campus of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management for the third time. Blockchain technology was born through the invention of Bitcoin and has since then created hundreds of digital assets and spurred the development of business models building on decentralized networks. The conference covers both the public blockchain (crypto assets) and the enterprise blockchain domain (DLT). CAC20 makes the audience familiar with the current trends in DLT, blockchain and crypto assets.
More DetailsThe majority of the investors of the Telegram Open Network (TON) in the $1.7 billion Gram token sale have voted against the return of their funds and agreed to postpone the launch of the blockchain network.
More DetailsThe CEO of Altilly, Nayiem Willem announced on Oct.10, “we’re pleased to have Stealth (XST) join our exchange platform.”
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements remains skeptical of Bitcoin, echoing the sentiments of many traditional banking institutions.
More DetailsAbu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has partnered with the Solana Foundation to advance distributed ledger technology (DLT) within its regulatory framework, marking a significant step in fostering blockchain innovation in the region.
More DetailsMulticoin Capital's 2024 outlook highlights the transformative role of AI, stablecoins, and innovative token distribution in the crypto and blockchain landscape. The firm foresees significant advancements in remittances, social applications, and various sectors integrating crypto as a foundational element.
More DetailsQtum, the advanced blockchain platform and growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, has just announced its partnership with the leading on-chain KYC provider Blockpass.
More DetailsOn September 7, digital wallet Omni (formerly known as Steakwallet) raised $11 million in seed funding at a $50 million valuation.
More DetailsTraditional equity swaps have to be continuously updated for multiple variables. These include different interest rates, end-of-day market prices, and corporate actions like stock splits and dividend payments. Financial institutions need to hire many people to verify the process until the swap completion, which in some rare cases, could take months.
More DetailsAccording to Monero's official website, there has been an attempt by unscrupulous people to compromise it's the system, by infecting its wallet with malware that's capable of stealing user's cryptocurrencies when downloaded and installed
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a coalition of 62 central banks, has weighed in on the trending topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The global central bank noted a positive interest by central banks to develop their state-backed digital currencies.
More DetailsCurrently, Polkadot and Stellar Lumens (XLM) are bullish, and traders are expecting them to rally higher. Here's why.
More DetailsTech talent and HR consultancy, Techlinker Asia has partnered with TripleA to allow clients to remit payments in cryptocurrencies or stablecoins.
More DetailsEXcoin Futures celebrated its one-year anniversary with trading volume now surpassing over $600M in 2019 for digital options derivatives, and setting the record for “platform with the highest trading volume” in MetaTrader4, MT4’s history.
More DetailsUS Senator Cynthia Lummis emphasizes the need for robust regulations in the crypto industry, targeting bad actors rather than the technology. She reintroduces the Lummis-Gillibrand bill to enhance oversight and protect against abuse, stressing the distinction between innovative crypto assets and illicit activities.
More DetailsElectric car manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) announced it earned $64 million profit from the sale of 75% of its BTC holdings, despite a $170 million impairment loss in Q2 this year.
More DetailsFighting and eliminating corruption at government or society level is not easy, as complicity and cronyism creates a wall of silence and impunity around it. How can blockchain help to tear this wall down?
More DetailsDigital currency tracker CipherTrace has declared the valuation of cryptocurrency-related frauds in the first 5 months of 2020 to be $1.4 billion. This figure can spark insecurity among crypto investors but paying attention to security models can prevent such losses in the future. Several businesses particularly those geared towards blockchain technology experienced quantifiable economic downturns. Some of these downturns are just coming to limelight with the CipherTrace reports released on June 2.
More DetailsChina’s petrochemical industry has accomplished the first-ever blockchain-enabled digital warehouse receipt pledge financing transaction to minimize costs.
More DetailsA blockchain-powered QR health code system has been instrumental in enabling at least 17 million people to travel between the Chinese mainland and Macau since May.
More DetailsCrypto exchange giant Binance, and digital asset trust company Paxos recently announced their partnership to launch a USD-backed stablecoin. The announcement comes after the approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDPS). New York-based exchange and stablecoin operator, Paxos launched a gold-backed Ethereum-based token named Pax Gold (PAXG).
More DetailsCoinFLEX expects the restructuring plan will bolster the company’s operations. The firm wants its depositors and the court to approve the arrangement that will see it issue its depositors' recovery value USD tokens.
More DetailsGlobal securities index publisher MSCI is considering launching cryptocurrency indexes. Yet, Henry Fernandez, CEO of the MSCI did not disclose what assets any index would focus on nor any timeline for their introduction.
More DetailsSushiSwap token dropped below $1, here is why.
More DetailsBlockchain technology has the capability of revolutionizing government structures from the whelms of archaic processes to modern ones, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson.
More DetailsDeSo, a new blockchain-backed by Coinbase, Sequoia, and Andreessen Horowitz, has announced its integration with MetaMask. As a result, millions of Ethereum users can now enjoy one-click access to encrypted on-chain messaging and a full Twitter-like feature set.
More DetailsWhile Ethereum developers have been working on perfecting ETH 2.0, an upgrade to the current Ethereum 1.0 mainnet is expected to go live in mid-April.
More DetailsEconomists have long theorized on and sought to implement initiatives to increase financial inclusion. What are some of the policy initiatives developing countries should adopt to drive financial reform? What effect have initiatives had thus far in facilitating this financial transformation? Prof Banerjee will speak at the Asian Financial Forum on January 14th and explain his team's groundbreaking application of randomized control testing to inclusive finance.
More DetailsCiti Group is looking to fill 100 jobs in its digital assets team. The news comes after the bank recently launched a digital assets group as part of its effort to respond to its customer demands for crypto products.
More DetailsThe trade-war worries affected the financial markets on Wednesday, while stocks and commodities tumbled in Europe and the United States. Equities declined more than 1% in the United States after the S&P 500 Index fell 2.93%, the NASDAQ shed 3%, and the Dow Jones tumbled over 3%.
More DetailsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has teamed up with the National Research Foundation, and the National University of Singapore to set up a research institute that will develop and support the needs of digital financial services in Asia.
More DetailsWe are delighted to speak with Gerard Dache, Executive Director of GBA in his blockchain journey, the state of professional chapters for GBA and blockchain specialist courses. In particular, Gerard analyzes the uniqueness of blockchain healthcare specialists and its role in transforming the megatrends in the healthcare industry!
More DetailsMicrosoft announced that it has acquired Activision Blizzard for $68.7b, laying the foundation for Microsoft's entry into the Metaverse and accelerating its gaming business.
More DetailsAustralia was one of the first countries to recognize the immense potential of blockchain technology and to incorporate it into various sectors in the country.
More DetailsThe Decentralized Engineering Corporation has pooled a $9M Seed Fund to build a ridesharing Protocol
More DetailsCoronavirus has driven global economies and businesses to the ground, but one industry that has benefitted from the pandemic appears to be the tech sector.
More DetailsBitcoin’s price shot up above $10,000, and other major cryptocurrencies have also seen gains. The turmoil surrounding the possibility of a no-deal Brexit has led to the fall of the British Pound.
More DetailsThe United States IRS is building crypto cases and is looking toward hiring new hands to help handle its operations
More DetailsThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced it has settled charges against blockchain startup Enigma MPC.
More DetailsThe A-Medicare platform that is engineered through blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other cutting edge technologies has excited Americans based on its quest to make healthcare available and affordable to all citizens.
More DetailsEmsisoft, the cybersecurity firm, has released a new free fix for WannaCryFake—the malicious bitcoin (BTC) demanding ransomware.
More DetailsNational Football League (NFL) announced Monday that the NFL 2024 draft will be held on April 24 at Matthews Campus Park in downtown Detroit. NFL is seeking blockchain sponsorship deals.
More DetailsThe New York Times made an announcement regarding their new project by their research and development team focused on experiments using blockchain.
More DetailsRipple’s third annual Blockchain in Payments report identified that blockchain adoption is key to successful growth strategies for financial institutions.
More DetailsLi Wenliang was an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital who became something of a national hero amidst the turmoil of the Coronavirus. Identifying the deadly virus early, he was silenced by his government for trying to warn the public. His legend has only been further galvanized on the Ethereum blockchain following his recent death where he succumbed to the dreaded illness
More DetailsAntonio Juliano, dYdX founder, has flagged an upcoming large-scale migration of locked $DYDX tokens to the dYdX Chain following its recent launch. This migration, strictly abiding by legal agreements, marks a significant phase in dYdX's transition to a layer-1 blockchain, amplifying the utility of DYDX tokens for staking and governance purposes.
More DetailsSan Francisco-based blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs announced the company completes a Series A funding with a total value of $14 million on June 17.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Binance has opened a blockchain hub in Georgia to promote crypto adoption in the country, create more jobs and attract talent to the blockchain sector.
More DetailsCentral bank digital currency (CBDC) across global economies appear to be inevitable, as central banks have been issuing their own pilot tests of CBDC.
More DetailsThe United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a proposal filed by Bitwise Asset Management to list a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
More DetailsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong and an Ethereum technology company-ConsenSys have launched a blockchain solution-based digital health passport for trial to record all Covid-19 related activities.
More DetailsBitcoin prices hit a five-month low of $39,650 on Monday, before briefly dipping 40K before bouncing back to the $41.5K level with over 103,839 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours, valued at$329.63 Million.
More DetailsTone Vays believes that Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, BCH, Tether, EOS, Dash, Cardano, BSV, IOTA, Chainlink, and Monero are all "shitcoins." Blockstream CEO agrees.
More DetailsRiot Blockchain has appointed a new head to lead the corporate development affairs with his proven experience in strategy and M&A.
More DetailsBrittany Kaiser, the Cambridge Analytica scandal whistleblower discussed in an interview at the World Economic Forum that blockchain technology could be an important tool to address data protection issues.
More DetailsThe capital city of the Northern star Estonia will host the 2-day international event CryptoFin Conference & Expo on 14-15 of October 2019 at the Creative Hub.
More DetailsLeading metaverse builder community SandStorm has released its highly anticipated “proposal and bid” platform. This metaverse construction market pairs brands with builders from top virtual worlds including Decentraland and The Sandbox, allowing brands to deploy assets and experiences on demand. Its decentralized approach aggregates the best builders to provide unparalleled quality and cost savings to brands pioneering the metaverse.
More DetailsAllianceBlock has partnered with Crunchbase to offer its business data to Data Tunnel users. The partnership will enable blockchain businesses and developers to create applications like default probability models, customer acquisition profiles, and untapped market maps using Crunchbase's investment, funding, and industry trends data. The AllianceBlock Data Tunnel is a public marketplace for standardized data that allows for the sharing and combination of information without intermediaries.
More DetailsDeFi project ChangeX has successfully launched its CHANGE token for trading on HydraDEX and Uniswap to strong investor interest, company officials said. The app supports several trading pairs in order to offer a broader range of possibilities to investors, BTC and ETH cross-chain swaps included.
More DetailsExpiring Bitcoin options may be a springboard for a new price discovery.
More DetailsA look at origins and how blockhain has evolved and continues to disrupt our systems of industry and finance, from Bitcoin to Ethereum
More DetailsSamson Mow is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist who is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream. In Part 2 of the interview, Samson unmasked the power behind Liquid Network, how Liquid transactions work and c-lightning on Liquid. He also shared the latest initiatives of Blockstream and his personal take of Bitcoin in 2020.
More DetailsDespite the oil price taking a beating this year, Iran has urged its citizens to invest in a scheme that would pre-sell 220 million barrels and drive liquidity into the OPEC nation's struggling economy. In response, Cameron Winklevoss tweeted that Bitcoin is a far better investment.
More DetailsGemini, a cryptocurrency exchange behemoth, has revealed the acquisition of Nifty Gateway, a famed platform for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), also called nifties. Expressly, nifties are used in powering the emerging economy of virtual goods and digital collectibles.
More DetailsGoogle’s newly achieved ‘Quantum Supremacy’ computing technology has been marked for some surprising applications in the cryptocurrency space. According to one researcher on the project, the technology could enhance the proof-of-stake (PoS) algorithm.
More DetailsRen Zhengfei, CEO of China’s Huawei believes that China can create their own digital currency in response to Facebook’s Libra.
More Details3Commas announced the completion of a $37 million Series B financing. The new funding would be used for advancing its trading automation and the portfolio management technology ecosystem.
More DetailsAML BitCoin lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to multiple accounts of fraud associated with the 2018 Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for AML BitCoin.
More DetailsMoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes praised Ripple for the innovation it was providing to the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
More DetailsIn a pivotal technological partnership, Infosys joins Matic network as an early transaction validator. This synergy will offer a strong tech structure to the Matic operations with DApps.
More DetailsBankrupt crypto lender Voyager may repay customers 72% of their accounts' value if the company can sell itself to digital-asset exchange FTX US.
More DetailsThe European Central Bank (ECB) has issued new licensing guidelines for regulating digital assets, although it currently does not have a unified regulatory framework governing crypto-asset activities and services.
More DetailsThe Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture recently published a statement that the Iranian Economic Commission has approved a mechanism for digital coin mining.
More DetailsBrazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) ordered the ban on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit from engaging in the securities brokerage business.
More DetailsTwo International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials criticize without name and shame that the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in some countries would be risky and “could be dire” to its economy.
More DetailsA 101.38-carat diamond has been sold for over $12.2M, conducted by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong recently. The transaction will be accepted in cryptocurrency, either in Bitcoin or Ether, as payment.
More DetailsBrian Behlendorf, Executive Director of Hyperledger discusses open-source software development and blockchain technology, China's BSN, ID2020, and CBDC.
More DetailsBusiness leaders from around the world will gather in Hong Kong to share insights at the 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which takes place on 13 and 14 January 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness”, global financial experts, policymakers, business leaders and economists will examine topical issues in the global economy and explore new opportunities. This year’s AFF will feature discussions on a wide range of issues such as the new global economy, fintech, sustainable and inclusive development and green financing, offering participants a head start in identifying new economic challenges and opportunities.
More DetailsBlockchain has made the creation of DApps (Decentralized Applications) a reality. The benefits rendered by DApps considerably out-weigh those presented by Apps (Applications).
More DetailsTwitter has gone haywire as news of a Bitcoin scam hack targeting multiple high-profile figures such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, and even multinational tech company Apple has broken out.
More DetailsNorth American publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company Hut 8 Mining Corp has announced its July 2022 operational update.
More DetailsFollowing Part 1 of the interview, we looked at Ernst & Young’s perspective on how blockchain can be an effective tool for huge tax savings. Jimmy also shared the progress of Nightfall, zero-knowledge proof technology on the role of privacy transactions on public blockchains.
More DetailsIndian crypto-asset exchange platform WazirX witnessed a 30% jump in its daily sign-ups since the country decided to impose a 30% tax on profits from cryptocurrency trading, according to co-founder Nischal Shetty.
More DetailsWall Street Indices including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite closed higher on Friday alongside BTC, ETH, and XRP. Technical analysis was used.
More DetailsOwing to this, a statement released by the People's Bank of China on October 13, warned the general public to beware of such fake platforms and organizations as they are not related to the Bank of China.
More DetailsBy joining the Blockchain Association, the members hope to help educate and inform those who may shape the future of the blockchain and crypto industry.
More DetailsStarknet Foundation's strategic airdrop of 1.8 billion STRK tokens aims to fuel network growth and user engagement, amidst concerns of airdrop farming by savvy participants. Eligibility spans Ethereum developers, users, and a focus on rewarding community contributions.
More DetailsLitecoin has started a strong uptrend since the end of March. On April 11, LTC hit a high of $263.15 on April 11. It exceeded the resistance level of $262, the highest point on February 26, 2018.
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More DetailsMLB All-Star and NY Yankee Pitcher Nestor Cortes, aka “Nasty” Nestor, announced today that he will be releasing his exclusive NFT collection on the ReserveBlock Foundations RBX Network (reserveblock.io) protocol with a portion of his personal proceeds to benefit Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital on Sunday evening July 17th. RBX is the first open-source decentralized NFT Centric Blockchain that enables true peer-to-peer operability for the minting and trading of NFTs with or without the need for a centralized authority.
More DetailsBlockchain and crypto company DMG Blockchain Solutions announced record revenue of $14.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, up 639% year-over-year.
More DetailsThe MetaWeek conference, happening on September 11-14, 2022, will deliver exclusive insights and define current and future trends for Metaverse development in the Middle East and globally.
More DetailsSanta Cruz County in California is set to launch a pilot program using a blockchain-powered digital wallet for government services, including bicycle registration and RV parking registration. The program, powered by HUMBL, will launch in July 2023 and run a three-stage pilot program. The county aims to provide a formal report and rollout plan for the digital wallet by September 2023.
More DetailsFormer Navy SEAL Operator and Author Willard Chesney, the dog handler on the historic raid on the Osama Bin Laden compound, along with Justin Melnick, who plays Navy SEAL dog handler ‘Brock Reynolds’ on the CBS hit television series SEAL TEAM, are banding together to release an exclusive NFT collection utilizing the ReserveBlock RBX Network (reserveblock.io) protocol with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Boot Campaign. This exclusive NFT series will each come with special unique digital and physical mementos as well as digitally paired with personal experiences with both Chesney and Melnick and will be directly offered from their digital wallets to anyone who wishes to participate.
More DetailsAccountancy and consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) announced Tuesday to provide blockchain solutions on the public Ethereum (ETH) blockchain ecosystem by utilizing Polygon protocol and framework.
More DetailsJapanese conglomerate Sony has announced a new successfully developed blockchain system, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to provide people with data regarding optimal travel routes for using different types of transportation.
More DetailsDespite the bad market, Messari researchers found that BNB Chain fundamentals and on-chain activities improved in Q4 2022.
More DetailsMade up of more than two dozen companies and based in Geneva, a few of the founding members, including PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, Booking Holdings, and eBay, decided to leave the Libra project. A five-member board governance board was formed after the Libra Association reaffirmed its commitment by holding its inaugural meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 14.
More DetailsDFINITY Foundation launches the ICP Asia Alliance and a $20 million fund on September 28, 2023, to accelerate Web3 and AI adoption in Asia. The alliance aspires to unite diverse stakeholders, foster innovation, and catalyze the growth of the Internet Computer blockchain across the region, underlined by the establishment of multiple ICP.Hubs and strategic partnerships.
More DetailsEthereum is likely to increase its value based on the speculation and hype surrounding the London upgrade event.
More DetailsThere are so many problems in the world. I’m sure you can name them. But here is another one: online identity fraud, which is rampant these days. It’s common, threatening everyone doing business online, especially businesses involving their activities in banking/financial services, online payment services, real estate, insurance, travel, and online market industries. Now, let's take a look at how this Estonian startup utilizes blockchain technology to help protect businesses and their clients from online identity fraud.
More DetailsMonetary grants are extremely important in any field - be it the arts, media, technology - especially nascent ones where there is a lot of scope for growth and development. For example, blockchain is one such domain which over the course of the last decade or so has seen an incredible output of innovation (ala smart contracts, decentralized finance, etc) from relatively independent developers working with limited resources.
More DetailsThirdweb has reached a $160 million valuation following a successful $24 million funding round led by Haun Ventures.
More DetailsCrypto-Candidate Andrew Yang Officially Withdraws, Blockchain Loses Ally
More DetailsAs distressed Twitter users scrambled to get a sense of the recent Bitcoin attack that happened earlier this week, TRON founder Justin Sun spoke up and offered a $1 million bounty reward for whoever was able to uncover the identities of those behind the Twitter mass hack.
More DetailsAccording to a recent report released by Coinbase, more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the US have been actively pursuing crypto, blockchain, or web3 initiatives since the beginning of 2020.
More DetailsLondon-based crypto firm Blockchain.com announced Friday that it has received regulatory approval to operate its exchange in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
More DetailsThe embattled crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd. has lost another top member as co-founder Daniel Leon resigned this week.
More DetailsDespite holding above the psychological price of $50K over the Christmas weekend, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced significant liquidation that drove the price downwards.
More DetailsA Valentine's Day poll reveals that cryptocurrency may be key in compatible relationships.
More DetailsThe Bitcoin community has funded a noble cause of establishing the second level Advanced Medical Post (AMP) belonging to the Italian Red Cross as it will be instrumental in saving lives in Italy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The epidemic has hit Italy hard as it has recorded more than 132,000 cases and at least 16,000 deaths.
More DetailsDWF Labs, a digital asset market maker, has announced an investment deal worth over $60 million with the EOS Network Foundation. The deal includes a $45 million EOS token purchase agreement and a $15 million pledge to invest in businesses and projects based on EOS. The alliance aims to expedite the expansion and acceptance of the EOS Network, particularly with the launch of its enterprise-grade EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine.
More DetailsIOTA Foundation, a distributed-ledger technology developer, and Jaguar Land Rover, a leading British luxury car manufacturer, have introduced IOTA Access.
More DetailsTokocrypto becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange platform to be approved by the Indonesian government. Having being established in Indonesia, Tokocrypto seeks to stamp its authority in this nation in the crypto space. Since 2018 to date, it has facilitated at least US$250 million in cryptocurrency assets.
More DetailsCelsius Network's repayment options to creditors suggest either accepting "cash at a discount" or remaining long-term crypto holders, but this is yet to be decided as the crypto lender's bankruptcy case carries on.
More DetailsGoogle claimed that they started integrating blockchain technology into their exchange is security theater, since they would essentially write themselves out of the deal between advertisers and publishers if Google were to create an immutable, open, distributed public ledger for its exchange.
More DetailsBrian Brooks, former Coinbase CLO and current Valor Capital Group partner, joins Hashdex's Board of Directors, aiming to accelerate the firm's global growth in the crypto asset management space.
More DetailsHONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass today announced a successful working partnership with UniLend, the decentralised finance (DeFi) platform. UniLend recently conducted a successful fundraiser, with Blockpass providing the requisite KYC and AML provision in order to meet regulatory compliance. By handling the compliance measures, the UniLend team were able to focus their efforts on the actual fundraising process.
More DetailsMysten Labs, the startup behind the highly hyped Sui blockchain protocol, has raised $300 million from top investors in the Web3.0 ecosystem.
More DetailsDue to the lack of regulation of stablecoins, concerns have been conveyed by the European Central Bank (ECB) despite stablecoins with a clear governance framework.
More DetailsSpeaking at a blockchain conference dubbed BUIDL VietNam 2022, experts pointed out that raising awareness about this cutting-edge technology through regulatory frameworks, successful applications, and education would heighten adoption.
More DetailsMarketAcross, the premier blockchain PR and marketing firm, is the official global media partner for the Future of Crypto conference, organized by Benzinga. The event is a new Benzinga initiative which wants to focus on the broader cryptocurrency industry, including DeFi and NFTs.
More DetailsEuler Finance, an Ethereum-based lending protocol, underwent 10 audits from six different firms in two years before it suffered a $196 million flash loan attack. Despite this, the audits deemed the platform "nothing higher than low risk" with "no outstanding issues." The attack prompted Euler to launch a $1 million bounty for information leading to the hacker's arrest, only for them to move the funds through crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
More DetailsAccording to federal authorities in the US, a group of international cybercriminals has been reportedly attacking the US unemployment systems, funneling millions of dollars in payments that were intended to support the detrimental effects the coronavirus pandemic had on the economy. With the number of infections in the US growing at an appalling rate, so far 1.5 million American citizens have been infected, with over 90,000 related deaths. The unemployment crisis in the country has surpassed the rate since the Great Depression, as the official US unemployment rate is at its highest in recorded history, at an alarming 14.7 percent. The New York Times obtained a memo from the US Secret Service, indicating that the fraud scheme was coming from a “well-organized Nigerian fraud ring,” and could result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in the American financial system.
More DetailsOKG Technology Holdings Limited has announced that operations won't be affected, despite the PRC investigation into controlling shareholder and OKEx Founder Star Xu.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) views blockchain technology as a turning point in addressing the internet of abusive imagery associated with social ills like sexual violence.
More DetailsFelix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
More DetailsTokenInsights has released their Q2 2020 DeFi industry report to shed some light on the fast-moving Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem and how it withstood the onslaught of the COVID-19 market.
More DetailsCryptocurrency data provider CoinMarketCap.com had a data failure on Tuesday night, causing many cryptocurrencies to show astronomical gains.
More DetailsFollowing the suspension of its IPO, whether Ant Group will manage to restructure itself, to meet China's new tightened regulatory requirements still remains anyone’s guess.
More DetailsThis is one of the weaknesses of the current centralized web. Blocking a site simply requires finding the server on which it is located and asking the operator to turn it off or telephone operators to block the connection to the specific IP address of the server. In the case of a site to which a large number of users contribute you will need to block all those computers, greatly increasing the resistance against censorship. The IPFS takes advantage of blockchain technology and the peer-to-peer Torrent protocol, creating a permanent web and distributing "bits" of portals and websites among all Internet users who decide to install the client program associated with the project on their computers.
More DetailsBrian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc, predicted there would be up to 1 billion users of cryptocurrencies within the next decade.
More DetailsUbisoft, the French-based video gaming company has launched blockchain-based collectibles in a bid to raise funds for UNICEF. Cryptocurrencies are taking the lead in fundraisers particularly due to their anonymous nature.
More DetailsCrypto gets its first bout in the ring with well-known crypto YouTuber Tyler Swope aka Chico Crypto going head to head against Charles Hoskinson Founder of Cardano.
More DetailsThe Swiss parliament has revamped and clarified legislation on blockchain technology and digital currencies activity in the country
More DetailsWhen Facebook released Libra’s whitepaper, Hedera Hashgraph allegedly “thanks” Facebook for imitating their governance model. What is the story behind?
More DetailsMastercard has launched a Web3 solution called the "Mastercard Crypto Credential" aimed at improving user verification standards in the digital asset space. The solution offers users a unique identifier, helping them to verify that an address has been vetted by Mastercard and operating in compliance with the firm's standards. Partnerships with crypto wallet providers and blockchains were also announced.
More DetailsDespite being blocks behind Bitcoin Cash Node after the split from Bitcoin Cash, lead developer Amaury Séchet’s Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCHA) has up to now survived.
More DetailsThe blockchain gaming market is predicted to surge from $154.46 billion in 2023 to $614.91 billion by 2030, fueled by trends like DAOs, crypto adoption, AR/VR, cloud gaming, and creative collaborations.
More DetailsNigerian fintech startup Afriex has closed a $10 million Series A round at a $60 million valuation.
More DetailsThe University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkely) has introduced a massive open online course (or MOOC) concerning decentralized finance to the public.
More DetailsAccording to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's document, the US leading investment bank Morgan Stanley is buying 28,289 shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust through its European Opportunity Fund.
More DetailsJewellery firm Tiffany & Co. will be turning a limited number of CryptoPunk NFTs into custom pendants containing gemstones and diamonds.
More DetailsSingapore-based DBS Bank announced the issuance of digital bonds worth 15 million SGD (US$11.3 million) in its first security token offering (STO).
More DetailsDuring a recent inspection in Zhejiang, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the necessity for the various decisions and arrangements of the government to plan for prevention and control of the coronavirus outbreak and economic and social development work.
More DetailsStaked Ethereum is frozen until the Shanghai update.
More DetailsDeFiChain, the world’s leading blockchain on the Bitcoin network dedicated to bringing decentralized financial applications and services to everyone, officially announces the listing of its native DFI token on Huobi Global, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges.
More DetailsBinance is cooperating with the French financial technology industry group to invest 100 million euros, which equals $113 million to support the development of the French blockchain industry and cryptocurrency.
More DetailsSantander Bank, a major European financial presence and one Ripple’s most prestigious partners is reportedly hesitating to add XRP to its international payments network - One Pay FX
More DetailsHere are some of the best ways small businesses can use blockchain without burning a hole in their pocket.
More DetailsAlthough regulators have been slow to make a move on the crypto industry, they could come up with a new global framework of rules within months, an official from the Financial Stability Board said.
More DetailsAccording to Juniper Research, blockchain-enabled B2B cross-border payments will be more than $4.4 trillion by 2024. This will be a substantial rise from the current $171 billion.
More DetailsTether, a reputable stablecoin provider, has incorporated its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDT into Algorand’s blockchain ecosystem. Tether’s presence on Algorand will facilitate block confirmation in less than four seconds and transaction fees will be a fraction of a cent.
More DetailsBitfinex successfully prevented a complex exploit attempt targeting $15 billion worth of XRP, highlighting the continuous need for advanced security measures in cryptocurrency exchanges. The exchange's correct system configurations played a pivotal role in averting potential theft, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in the digital currency domain.
More DetailsCometh gaming studio has announced a $10 million seed round as it launched a second blockchain-based video game.
More DetailsAs digital assets have become more widely accepted in many economies, Bitcoin is likely to overtake gold in market shares in 2022, Goldman Sachs analyst Zach Pandl said in a research note.
More DetailsWeb5 is a combination of Web3 and Web 2.0 built on the Bitcoin blockchain, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced through Twitter.
More DetailsA solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined the 780,112th block in the Bitcoin blockchain, earning a block reward of 6.25 BTC worth over $150,000. The miner was able to produce a valid hash after just two days of mining, a rare occurrence that typically takes solo miners months to achieve. The miner may have rented hashing power to produce the output hash, and they used the Solo CK Pool mining service to create a solo mining pool.
More DetailsPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order that seeks to ban TikTok from the United States, following the controversy that the Chinese-owned app raises serious security concerns and that it collects personal information on its users.
More DetailsPrivacy-oriented blockchain platform Aztec is set to shut down Aztec Connect, its network's privacy infrastructure serving as the encryption layer for Ethereum. Aztec will no longer run a sequencer from March 2024, and the current system will no longer publish rollup blocks processing Aztec Connect transactions.
More DetailsThe Chainsmokers, and their manager Adam Alpert, CEO at Disruptor Records are backing YellowHeart, a new ticketing platform founded by Josh Katz, a music executive.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex announced that it will be leaving the Ontario market, reminding users to withdraw all their funds before March 1.
More DetailsThe global blockchain technology market in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is expected to hit $4.02 billion by 2026 thanks to a surge in FinTech spending, according to ReportLinker.
More DetailsAccording to a joint study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bitget and Foresight Ventures, the total number of cryptocurrency users will reach 1 billion by 2030.
More DetailsMore and more online users are searching for ways to win big online, and betting with BTC has become the newest trend, read on for more
More DetailsUpcoming Web3 summit and hackathon to enhance Israel’s web3 startup ecosystem by connecting initiatives with mentorship and industry thought leaders.
More DetailsAstar Network, a smart contracts platform for multichain, today announces its partnership with the legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano to create and release an exclusive NFT collection on the Astar blockchain. This is the first time Mr. Amano’s fantasy worlds and characters will come to life on a blockchain, where his art can interact with the projects and communities of Astar.
More DetailsIn this second part of our exclusive interview with Mance Harmon, CEO and Co-Founder of Hedera Hashgraph, we discuss the Hashgraph’s unique consensus mechanism, Hedera Hashgraph 2.0 and why the hashgraph is ACID compliant while blockchains are not.
More DetailsLeading audit firm Deloitte has partnered with Chronicled, a San Francisco tech company, to address medication fraud and counterfeit drugs through blockchain technology. Chronicled will provide its blockchain-enabled network dubbed MediLedger that has been instrumental in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
More DetailsTelegram has agreed to provide the SEC with ICO Documents.
More DetailsJustin Drake, an Ethereum Foundation Researcher working on Phase 0 of Ethereum 2.0 said the project will not go live until 2021. The announcement of the delay appeared to confuse Vitalik Buterin who disagreed that the upgrade to the network could not meet its 2020 deadline.
More DetailsSBI Ripple Asia recently announced that it has joined hands with SBI Remit to provide money transfer services between Japan and Vietnam using blockchain technology. Of course, the two Japanese companies are working with a local Vietnamese bank – Tien Phong commercial joint stock bank – for making the transfer in fiat currency.
More DetailsEthereum faced a flash crash on August 1, where it plummeted by approximately $90 from $415 in 5 minutes.
More DetailsHow does blockchain potentially transform the web hosting industry for both providers and end clients better? This op-ed mentions various practical ways in which blockchain's decentralized platform and cryptographic security can improve the web hosting ecosystem
More DetailsAmerican internet celebrity David Portnoy officially hosted the Winklevoss Twins at his house for a long-due conversation regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies.
More DetailsWhy we all need to talk about Blockchain.
More DetailsThe Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has given Multimedia University (MMU) the mandate of establishing the first national industry competency center on big data and blockchain.
More DetailsThe partnership is a big step between Majid Al Futtaim and Binance, enabling customers of Majid Al Futtaim to enjoy a new shopping experience by enjoying web3 technologies.
More DetailsBinance has announced the sunset of the BNB Beacon Chain (BEP2) network, advising a move to the BEP20 network by June 2024.
More DetailsThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has made an upward review of its net capital requirement for the securities firm in the country with crypto ties.
More DetailsAccording to the local news, Niemiro was found dead in the city of Olsztyn near his residence, it was suggested that Niemiro had committed suicide.
More DetailsThe new fee schedule will adjust tiers, and change the taker and maker fee structure for transaction tiers above $100,000-$1 million.
More DetailsHouston Texans of the National Football League (NFL) have selected cryptocurrency platform bitWallet as their exclusive official crypto wallet provider and said the partnership will go into effect.
More DetailsCrypto-backed loans provider CoinLoan has temporarily reduced the withdrawal limit for traders. The company said that the move was made due to the current market turmoil.
More DetailsThere are numerous blockchain project teams attempting to address the blockchain trilemma, and the Turing Award winning team Algorand is one promising candidate. We have the pleasure to speak with Jing Chen, Chief Scientist of Algorand, on how Algorand attempts to solve blockchain trilemma with its Byzantine agreement. She also explains why Algorand is non-forkable and the restrictions on Algorand’s adversary model!
More DetailsEOS VC is now accepting applications for its Grants Program. The venture capital arm of Block.one is aiming to empower developers to turn their visions for the EOSIO network into innovative realities.
More DetailsEthereum Layer 2 scaling solution zkSync announced that it will be going live on mainnet in the coming three months.
More DetailsNASDAQ-listed blockchain mining company Riot Blockchain announced the production capacity of BTC in September has increased by about 346% year-on-year to 406 BTC.
More DetailsCoinMarketCaps new “Liquidity” metric will come down hard on exchanges that harbor wash traders.
More DetailsBinance's MVB Accelerator Program and CMC Labs are collaborating to launch a new Founder Track, aiming to incubate 100 innovative projects on BNB Chain and support Web3 builders.
More DetailsThe price of Ethereum (ETH) has risen, breaking through the resistance levels of $1,500 and $1,600 successfully. In the short term, it needs to break above $1,682 to continue its uptrend.
More DetailsThe Bank of New York Mellon, which boasts nearly $2 trillion under management, is the 28th bank to join the Marco Polo trade finance consortium. And according to CoinDesk, the bank is quite eager to go “live:”
More DetailsOPEN LOOT Ltd (OL) by BIG TIME Studios (LTD) is excited to announce one of our first partners, HIT FACTOR Ltd. (HF), as they unveil their newest game, War Park. War Park is a fast-paced action shooter filled with explosive multiplayer tank combat and is bound to surprise and delight our community. Join Hit Factor’s War Park Discord, where their team will be on hand to answer any questions, chat about the project, and celebrate the launch of their Twitter and community channels!
More DetailsThe global blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) sector is anticipated to reach $15.8 billion by 2026 from the current $2.31 billion.
More DetailsEthereum-centric analytics platform Dune Analytics has raised $69,420,000 in Series B funding led by New York-based private equity firm Coatue.
More DetailsPrivacy and transparency of CDBC, to enslave us or free us? that's the question.
More DetailsThe reState Foundation held a virtual talk between Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, and Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, discussing how emerging technologies like blockchain will impact human consciousness.
More DetailsThe CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao had announced the official launch of Binance Futures. The announcement which he made open to the general public on September 9 could be seen bold strides in the right direction following the Bakkt's announcement of the Bitcoin futures.
More DetailsCatheon Gaming has been ranked No.1 in blockchain service company in Asia, according to the latest report by KPMG & HSBC’s joint report.
More DetailsTezos, a promising new blockchain-based platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
More DetailsThe well-known payment giant Square released its third-quarter financial report, showing that the mobile payment application Cash App under Square achieved $1.82 billion in Bitcoin revenue.
More DetailsBlockchain technology is currently been utilized by such tech-based companies like Samsung, Facebook, IBM and so on as listed on hackernoon.com, these companies utilize different blockchain platforms but all to further solidify the position of blockchain technology in the tech world.
More DetailsThe acquisition of Aqilliz will enable Airtel to deploy blockchain-based solutions across its fast-growing digital marketplace, Adtech (Airtel ads), and digital entertainment.
More DetailsRecent research by MarketsandMarkets shows a CAGR of 42.5% for blockchain devices market by 2024. The study was filtered through their report, “Blockchain Devices Market by Type (Blockchain Smartphones, Crypto Hardware Wallets, Crypto ATMs, POS Devices, & Others), Connectivity (Wired & Wireless), Application (Personal & Corporate), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2024.”
More DetailsThe Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) of Canada stated that Binance has not yet obtained the legal operating qualifications for the province of Ontario.
More DetailsThe cost of producing Bitcoin has gone negative as it dropped from about $24,000 at the start of June to around $13,000 currently, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
More DetailsBybit said that users will also have access to the grid trading bot to automate their buy and sell orders and adjust their investment amount.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchanges remain the primary gateway to the industry, providing an opportunity to trade and earn a profit. Here are five of the best platforms.
More DetailsSEC's Jay Clayton is set to leave the commission by year-end after three and a half years in office. What could this mean for the crypto industry?
More DetailsEthereum Foundation is transforming their website and adding new designs to ethereum.org to deliver a more user-friendly and educational experience for the Ethereum community.
More DetailsClimate technology company Flowcarbon has partnered with the carbon-negative blockchain Celo Foundation to create a carbon market ecosystem, which enables carbon emission credits to be traded on the Celo network in terms of token.
More DetailsDigital currency ecosystem company BTCS, a pioneer in the blockchain and digital currency ecosystem, announced the addition of blockchain-based game Axie Infinity to its blockchain infrastructure operations.
More DetailsBSNbase has partnered with the South Korean MetaverseSociety to launch the BSN portal operator in November, supporting Korean developers to quickly and efficiently build and operate blocks through its localized BSN platform Chain application.
More DetailsAMC Theatres, America’s top theater, first launched an electronic gift card that can be purchased with cryptocurrency.
More DetailsMantle Network has completed its Mainnet v2 Tectonic upgrade, delivering low gas fees and enhanced EVM interoperability.
More DetailsCircle denies CfA's allegations of illicit financing and Justin Sun ties, emphasizing regulatory compliance and advocating for stronger stablecoin laws, as clarified by Dante Disparte.
More DetailsRegulators in Thailand have introduced tighter rules for digital assets due to trading irregularities and the fall of a top acquisition involving a crypto exchange.
More DetailsEY has committed another $100 million in funding to sponsor the development of several blockchain products.
More DetailsIn a rare interview with Fidelity Investments CEO Abigaile Johnson, the Financial Times revealed that the Boston-based asset management giant is “now engaged in a full rollout” of its cryptocurrency custody and trading service.
More DetailsWhether you are a fan of cryptocurrencies and digital assets or not, at the very least you can agree that we are on the cusp of what appears to be a blockchain revolution. Cryptocurrencies are undoubtedly the most high profile of the blockchain-based technologies out there, and the ones that stand to do both the most harm and good, and so are deserving of the most attention.
More DetailsThe initial stage of Ethereum 2.0 is set to start in a few months, with many experts arguing that it may be the catalyst for a huge industry bull run. Adam Cochran, a partner at MetaCartel Ventures DAO, released a blog which outlined why he believes Ethereum 2.0 “could prove to be the largest economic shift in society.” So, is Ethereum 2.0 ready for the bull run?
More DetailsNodle turns cellphones into nodes using Bluetooth to increase IoT adoption.
More DetailsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse just opened Ripple Swell 2020, which focuses on the current global payment landscape.
More DetailsBelgian professional footballer Kevin De Bruyne has been appointed as a brand ambassador for Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Phemex.
More DetailsVanEck and Solid X revealed that they have a workaround to bypass regulatory issues and are using an SEC exemption that will allow their product to be offered to institutions such as hedge funds and banks, but not to retail investors.
More DetailsIndependent managed account provider Eaglebrook Advisors has announced a partnership with Ark Invest to develop the ARK Cryptocurrency Strategy and ARK Crypto Asset Strategy.
More DetailsCryptoQuant Alerts warns that Bitcoin whales are moving huge quantities of BTC onto major crypto exchanges indicating a huge sell-off could be imminent.
More DetailsStaffers at the Bank of England have announced that the rise of metaverse may cause a systemic risk to financial stability. The researchers said that would require strong consumer protection frameworks.
More DetailsX.LA Foundation executive Aleksey Savchenko has revealed details of the eagerly anticipated X.LA Metaverse. Before an expectant crowd at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Savchenko promised an immersive experience, delineating a vision backed by technology that will shape the way people interact well into the next century.
More DetailsThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced joint research with the Bank of Israel and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub Hong Kong Centre for retail CBDC.
More DetailsCryptocurrency exchange Huobi has received provisional approval from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), joining other competitors to expand footprints in the gulf nation.
More DetailsBinance, one of the largest digital asset exchanges in terms of trading volume and users, has officially announced the acquisition of CoinMarketCap for an undisclosed fee. According to the press release shared with Blockchain.News, the acquisition creates synergies for both companies in boosting cryptoassets adoption to global users.
More DetailsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) trials Blockchain solution for Canadian borders - Works with Customs Direct, a partner with blockchain expert Morpheus.Network, to fast track multiple Proof of Concepts (POCs).
More DetailsPróspera ZEDE, a Honduran special economic zone, officially adopts Bitcoin as a unit of account, signaling a shift towards enhanced financial autonomy and the progressive integration of cryptocurrency in mainstream finance.
More DetailsThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has published a white paper outlining how blockchain technology can aid in the fight against climate change. Blockchain can improve market transparency, enhance trust and ambition within climate negotiations, democratize access to climate action, and funnel more funds to project developers. The WEF also stressed the need for constructive regulation to support digital climate innovation.
More DetailsSeoul Medical Center is set to launch a blockchain-enabled medical information mobile app dubbed Seoul Care this month. This app will help patients plan medical treatments, look up prescription details, and check test results using their smartphones.
More DetailsNine Bitcoin Twitter accounts that deserve to be followed.
More DetailsTrade Strategy: Similar to yesterday. I've closed my long volatility trades, and will start to sell some volatility here and whenever it spikes. While implied volatility has sharply declined from 100% to 80% since Sunday, the longer-term average before the 12 March crash is around 55-60% so there's still juice to be short vol.
More DetailsLuxury automobile brand, Lamborghini is set to launch limited edition World Tour NFTs later this month
More DetailsCOVID19 has brought us many challenges, lock downs, self-isolation, and a looming financial crisis. We have all had to adapt while maintaining some semblance of our previous routines. However, as countries start to emerge from lockdowns and restrictions are relaxed, opportunities are developing.
More DetailsAlberta, Canada’s most oil-rich province, is seeing growth in the crypto industry to diversify its economy.
More DetailsPlace your brand at the epicentre of African blockchain technology and AI by showcasing your brand through speaking, sponsoring and exhibiting opportunities at the Blockchain Africa Conference 2020. We attract 600+ key stakeholders and media across the African and global blockchain ecosystem, creating the ideal opportunity to communicate your brand, products and services.
More DetailsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE), through in5, a startup incubator for nurturing businesses and ideas, is deploying blockchain, robotics, and 3D printing technologies to instigate the wellbeing and safety of its citizens amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
More DetailsCore Scientific announced its second quarter 2022 update and said it was laying off 10% of its workforce as it reported an $862 million quarterly loss due to impairments such as goodwill and digital assets.
More DetailsTelegram has filed an appeal to yesterday’s ruling by a United Stated federal court in favour of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which has prohibited the issuance of Gram tokens for the time being.
More DetailsJICWEBS blockchain pilot project is touted to be a gamechanger in digital advertising as it will optimize transparency, productivity, and trust. This aspect has, therefore, made four media agencies, namely Havas, OMG, Zenith, and Mindshare, to join this initiative.
More DetailsYearn.finance (YFI) managed to find a critical support level that allowed it to rally higher, which moved in tandem with large-cap cryptos.
More DetailsMetaMask has launched a beta portfolio dApp that allows users to have an overview of their cryptos and NFT in one place.
More DetailsNocturne, initially established to enhance crypto privacy and accessibility, is refocusing its direction by shutting down Nocturne v1 to develop a new application-based product.
More DetailsMaker's total value locked (TVL) surged to $12.02B, hitting a record high amid Maker Foundation's announcement that it would refund 84,000 MKR from the development fund to the MakerDAO.
More DetailsThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced its full support for developing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in pursuing financial and monetary stability through international cooperation with the mandate and support by central banks.
More DetailsDerby Stars, a AAA play-to-earn game centered on horse racing, is migrating to the Polygon Network, moving away from original plans to deploy on Terra.
More DetailsChainalysis debunks inflated claims on cryptocurrency's role in terrorism financing, emphasizing the predominant use of traditional fiat-based channels by terrorist groups. The analysis highlights the challenges and common misconceptions in tracing terrorist fund flows on the blockchain, particularly concerning service provider identification.
More DetailsThe New York-based Drone Racing League( DRL) announced reaching a five-year sponsorship agreement with crypto platform Algorand, worth $100 million.
More DetailsThe BNPL payment company Afterpay expressed their intention to the Australian Senate to launch the Australian dollar stablecoin soon, saying that crypto will help merchants reduce related payments.
More DetailsUttama Savanayana, Thailand’s Finance Minister, has revealed that his ministry wants to use blockchain technology for system upgrades intended for optimal service delivery to citizens.
More DetailsGavin Wood, the creator of Polkadot and Kusama, announced that the Polkadot mainnet will begin developing phase five-the final phase of Polkadot.
More DetailsAlgorand Ventures' investment in Gora Network marks a significant step in advancing blockchain oracle technology. Gora Network, emerging from an Algorand hackathon, aims to enhance blockchain applications with secure, real-world data, expanding its business, infrastructure, product suite, and developer ecosystem.
More DetailsCoinbase digital currency exchange voiced its support for Ethereum 2.0, the blockchain upgrade that launched at 12 pm UTC yesterday.
More DetailsAccording to Snowmist, the blockchain industry has been well characterized by cryptocurrency crimes, money laundering, fraud, cases of theft, drug trafficking, and mining crimes all of which occur frequently.
More DetailsIn-game purchasing and item collection has seen growing popularity in the gaming industry. Gamers are investing time and money into attaining the best items money can buy.
More DetailsOn May 9, Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC), a logistics firm headquartered in Canada, officially announced the "DOGE-1 Moon Landing Mission."
More DetailsVitalik Buterin agrees with Daniel Wang on classifying Ethereum rollups using external data chains as validiums, not traditional rollups. This debate underscores the nuances in Ethereum's layer-2 scaling solutions, focusing on security and scalability trade-offs.
More DetailsThe discovery hearing between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs may have tipped the scale in the latter’s favour.
More DetailsKKR plans to tokenize part of its second Health Care Strategic Growth Fund to expand individual investors’ access to private investment vehicles.
More DetailsThe US State Department recently submitted a proposal to add Ant Group to a trade blacklist, inhibiting the fintech giant’s business operations within the US.
More DetailsSpeaking at the Unitize conference on July 7, Brock Pierce discussed his motivations for his sudden entrance into the presidential election. Despite being extremely unlikely to win, Pierce believes his campaign will serve as an inspiration to younger voters as well as highlight the benefits of blockchain.
More DetailsAzarus will be hosting a keynote stream in partnership with Animoca Brands at 7am UTC on Wednesday, December 14th (11pm PST on Tuesday, December 13th) to reveal the imminent listing on Uniswap of the AzaCoin, an ERC-20 Token on Ethereum Mainnet, which will list on Uniswap on January 11, 2023.
More DetailsAsia’s first digital security exchange FUSANG is partnering with heavy weight China Construction Bank (CCB) to offer the first ever digital, tokenized, blockchain-based bond.
More DetailsMining Capital Coin CEO Luiz Capuci Jr is indicted Friday for orchestrating a scam that defrauded investors around the world of about $62 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice
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More DetailsTwo of South Korea’s top banks have recently announced that they were looking into providing cryptocurrency custodial services to their clients.
More DetailsJames Harper, a Bitcoin researcher, is suing the IRS, its commissioner, and nearly a dozen of its agents for violating his Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights—his right to privacy and right to due process—with their infamous Letter 6137 in July last year.
More DetailsThe price of Bitcoin once again hit a new high of $69,000 at UTC time following Ether hitting $4,868 earlier today.
More DetailsThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations views blockchain as a game-changer for the global seafood sector.
More DetailsAfter hacking $625 million capital from the Ronin blockchain, the Singapore-based game studio Sky Mavis pledges to compensate users.
More DetailsSamsung recently added Bitcoin to the Blockchain Keystore, on the blockchain-enabled smartphones. Samsung’s Galaxy S10 range launched in March with the “Blockchain Keystore” feature offering the storage of cryptocurrencies and transactions for Ether and ERC-20 tokens.
More DetailsCoinShares' new platform HAL will provide retail traders access to a range of algorithmic trading strategies for $20 per month.
More DetailsThe British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that they will not be regulating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether as it falls out of their perimeter.
More DetailsTether partners with Uzbekistan's NAPP to develop blockchain and peer-to-peer telecommunication, aiming to fuel innovation and economic growth.
More DetailsThe ETH blockchain DeFi company, The Commission, has established a partnership with The Glimpse Group, virtual reality and augmented reality platform company, to create an AR-based gold-plated NFT project.
More DetailsMoney has always had a fundamental influence on the development of the world and society's values. Money is a major incentive for our economic society. Everybody knows the importance of money, but how money is created and achieves its value still remains a mystery for most people.
More DetailsEthereum scaling startup Optimism has secured a $150 million Series B round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm.
More DetailsSixth biggest offline event on blockchain,cryptocurrencies and mining - Blockchain Life 2021 - takes place on April 21-22 in Moscow
More DetailsWe welcome researchers, experts and curious young scientists from all over the world to be a part of International Conference on Blockchain and Data Science is scheduled during March 18-19, 2020 in Las Vegas, USA.
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