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Coins, Tokens, ICOs, InvestmentsPolkadot could introduce ‘common good’ parachains with DOT-based smart contracts
Polkadot is likely to offload many of its core features to special-purpose public parachains.
Supercar maker Mazzanti Automobili launches security token offering
The STO will take place on the Luxembourg-based STOKR marketplace.
Finance Redefined: Ethereum exodus continues as Binance ‘helps,’ Feb 17–24.
Binance is flexing its muscles in a bid to promote BSC over Ethereum.
Blockchain soccer gaming startup Sorare raises $50M
Sorare has raised $50 million in a Series A round, bringing its total funding to $60 million.
Coinbase has held Bitcoin on its balance sheets since 2012
The American exchange is offering services and advice to other private and publicly traded firms who want to hold digital assets in their treasuries.
Chainstack publishes report looking at development data on Eth2 clients
CryptoNinjas » Chainstack publishes report looking at development data on Eth2 clients
The Eth2 Client Development Report 2021, published by Chainstack, is an in-depth analysis that focuses on tracking the development and developer engagement data of the Eth2 clients, all of which host their code on GitHub. The main source of developer data used for the report is retrieved from the moment the Eth2 client code went […]
CryptoNinjas » Chainstack publishes report looking at development data on Eth2 clients
People who bought Bitcoin in 2017 becoming the strongest HODLers, new data shows
Investors who began their Bitcoin journey three to five years ago have stronger hands than you might think.
What Bitcoin price levels will invalidate the short-term bearish scenario?
Bitcoin struggling to break above $51,600 could trigger another big drop in BTC price.
Nvidia supply shortage won’t stop $50M Q1 crypto miner sales, says CFO
A perfect storm consisting of COVID-19, supply shortages and surging crypto prices has resulted in the best financial quarter in Nvidia’s history, as the stock hits all-time highs.
Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules
Thai investors who do not qualify for crypto trading under proposed SEC rules would still be able to invest through licensed fund managers.
Former MLB star sells $1M worth of NFTs in one minute
Former baseball player Micah Johnson sold $2 million worth of NFTs depicting his sculpture.
Meme pioneer launches NFT lolcats on OpenSea
Meme master ‘Cheezburger’ is releasing a series of NFTs based on his website’s famous captioned ‘lolcat’ photos.
Andreessen Horowitz leads $25m round for Optimism’s L2 scaling solution
Optimism has been on a hiring spree and plans to expedite its mainnet launch after securing backing from Andreessen Horowitz.
India’s largest crypto exchange adopts decentralized Unstoppable Domains
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange will use Unstoppable Domains to create and host blockchain-based URLs, despite the nation’s impending Bitcoin ban.
DEX volumes have already surpassed $120b in 2021
DEX trading volumes on Ethereum hit $63 billion in January, smashing the sector’s previous record of $28 billion.
Ethereum on track to settle $1.6 trillion this quarter
Ethereum’s quarterly settlement value is on course to increase by 1,280% year-over-year.
Bitcoin whale from 2010 moves 100 BTC for first time in 11 years
Blockchain analysts have identified 100 BTC mined in June 2010 that were moved for the first time today.
Cross-chain bridges and DeFi integration are pushing these 3 altcoins higher
Cross-chain interoperability and lucrative DeFi yield opportunities appear to be supporting the price recovery in Cardano, Matic and Stacks.
Traders remain bullish even as DeFi’s TVL falls to $54.4 billion
The total value locked in decentralized finance platforms dropped 16% to $54.4 billion this week, but the quick rebound in DeFi token prices shows traders are not dismayed.
ZelaaPayAE deploys Pundi X’s merchant crypto payment solutions for UAE
CryptoNinjas » ZelaaPayAE deploys Pundi X’s merchant crypto payment solutions for UAE
ZelaaPayAE (ZPAE), a Dubai-based blockchain payment network focused on the Gulf region, has announced the deployment of 100 XPOS Handy (point-of-sale terminals) and 10,000 XPASS cards from partner Pundi X, a cryptocurrency payment platform. “Pundi X has the technology to empower merchants across the world to deploy easy-to-use blockchain solutions. We’re excited to bring it […]
CryptoNinjas » ZelaaPayAE deploys Pundi X’s merchant crypto payment solutions for UAE
Tatum helps donation-based betting app Fandona complete its blockchain MVP
CryptoNinjas » Tatum helps donation-based betting app Fandona complete its blockchain MVP
The team of Tatum, a blockchain app development platform, today informed of its recent success in assisting social betting blockchain platform Fandona to complete their minimum viable product (MVP). Fandona is a social betting blockchain platform and network for transparently rewarding charitable donations. It allows users to donate a portion of their betting stake in […]
CryptoNinjas » Tatum helps donation-based betting app Fandona complete its blockchain MVP
Fed chair says it’s up to Congress to bring a digital dollar to market
Jerome Powell added that the Federal Reserve needed to consider the health of other markets when creating a digital currency.
Modulus launches blockchain-as-a-service platform for product authenticity & tracking
CryptoNinjas » Modulus launches blockchain-as-a-service platform for product authenticity & tracking
Modulus, a US-based developer of trading and surveillance technology for global equities, derivatives, and cryptocurrency exchanges, today released its new blockchain-as-a-service offering, an enterprise blockchain for decentralized verification and tracking, featuring advanced AI-based capabilities. Utilizing decentralized blockchain authentication, clients are enabled to prove the origin, authenticity, and integrity of any product or service via immutable […]
CryptoNinjas » Modulus launches blockchain-as-a-service platform for product authenticity & tracking
As Visa and Mastercard raise fees, merchants may look to crypto
Cryptocurrencies have fees, but so do payment cards.
BitMEX adding six new perpetual contacts: ADA, DOT, EOS, YFI, UNI, and XLM
CryptoNinjas » BitMEX adding six new perpetual contacts: ADA, DOT, EOS, YFI, UNI, and XLM
Popular crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, today announced it is introducing six new altcoin/Tether (USDT) quanto perpetual contracts to the platform in March. New Contracts Include: Cardano (ADA) Polkadot (DOT) EOS (EOS) yearn.finance (YFI) Uniswap (UNI) Stellar Lumen (XLM) The contracts will have spaced out launches thru March; starting with listing DOT and UNI at 04:00 […]
CryptoNinjas » BitMEX adding six new perpetual contacts: ADA, DOT, EOS, YFI, UNI, and XLM
Golem (GLM) price rallies 230% to hit a 3-year high after protocol upgrade
Golem price has rallied 230% since the start of February and on-chain data shows an uptick in active addresses and transfers.
CME Bitcoin futures numbers saw a 57% uptick in January
January proved significant in terms of Bitcoin futures trading average daily volume for the CME.
Price analysis 2/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, DOT, ADA, XRP, LTC, LINK, BCH, XLM
Bitcoin price is attempting to flip the $50,000 level back to support, while many altcoins are capitalizing on BTC’s consolidation by moving higher.
Alameda Research leads $40M round in decentralized prime brokerage protocol Oxygen
CryptoNinjas » Alameda Research leads $40M round in decentralized prime brokerage protocol Oxygen
Alameda Research, a crypto-asset trading & investment firm, today announced it has led a $40 million investment round in Oxygen, a decentralized prime brokerage protocol. The investment round will be joined by MultiCoin, Genesis Capital, and CMS. The Oxygen protocol will integrate into MAPS.ME bringing a potential user base of more than 100 million into […]
CryptoNinjas » Alameda Research leads $40M round in decentralized prime brokerage protocol Oxygen
Chainlink achieves major scalability upgrade with launch of Off-Chain Reporting (OCR)
CryptoNinjas » Chainlink achieves major scalability upgrade with launch of Off-Chain Reporting (OCR)
The team of Chainlink, a leading blockchain oracle platform, today announced that after over a year of development and numerous security audits, Chainlink Off-Chain Reporting (OCR) has officially launched on mainnet. This marks a major milestone in the scalability of Chainlink’s decentralized oracle networks. OCR significantly improves the efficiency of how data is computed across […]
CryptoNinjas » Chainlink achieves major scalability upgrade with launch of Off-Chain Reporting (OCR)
All of the Federal Reserve’s wire and ACH systems are down
“A Federal Reserve operational error resulted in disruption of service in several business lines,” said Jim Strader from the Richmond Fed.
Tendermint invests in Tgrade to bolster Cosmos’ growing DeFi ecosystem
CryptoNinjas » Tendermint invests in Tgrade to bolster Cosmos’ growing DeFi ecosystem
Tendermint, a builder of high-level infrastructure for open distributed applications, has announced an investment in Tgrade, a blockchain framework focused on regulated decentralized finance (DeFi). Developed by Confio, the team behind CosmWasm, a secure interoperable smart contract engine, Tgrade is a solid foundation for developers to deploy DeFi products, such as pegs and automated market […]
CryptoNinjas » Tendermint invests in Tgrade to bolster Cosmos’ growing DeFi ecosystem
Canadian bank plans to launch dollar-backed digital currency ‘in the coming months’
Stablecorp CEO Jean Desgagne said VersaBank’s digital currency was intended to provide an alternative to concerns over volatility and security in crypto markets.
ETH mining still highly profitable despite upcoming Eth2 upgrade
Miners weigh in on lucrative ETH mining payouts as the blockchain eyes a transition away from its proof-of-work consensus in 2021.
Chainlink rolls out OCR system upgrade, reducing gas costs tenfold
The Off-Chain Reporting upgrade changes how oracles aggregate data, easing the burden on the blockchains.
Sam Bankman-Fried: The crypto whale who wants to give billions away
“The brutal or inspiring truth… is that the more you put in, the more you get out.”
Total estimated crypto users worldwide tops 100 million, survey finds
Bitcoin’s runaway growth in January boosted the global crypto user base by close to 16%, according to an analysis from Crypto.com.
‘Cryptocurrency is not legitimate money,’ says Nigeria’s central bank governor
Nigeria’s central bank is doubling down on its anti-cryptocurrency stance.
Tokenization of assets is not taking off, but it really should
For years, tokenization has been hyped to be one of the most interesting use cases of blockchain, but it hasn’t gained its momentum yet.
DeFi exchange protocol DFX raises $5M in seed funding led by Polychain Capital
Polychain Capital has bet on a new DeFi exchange protocol looking to boost the adoption of stablecoins in DeFi.
Crypto on-ramp hits Opera browser following Simplex integration
Integration with payment processor Simplex means Opera browser users now have another route from fiat into crypto.
MicroStrategy purchases another $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, now owns 90,000 BTC
CEO Michael Saylor said the firm didn’t intend to slow down the rate of its Bitcoin acquisitions after buying another $1 billion worth of BTC.
CoinShares launches new physically-backed Ether ETP
Digital asset manager CoinShares is listing its second cryptocurrency exchange-traded product on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Grayscale Buys $350 Million Bitcoin
Grayscale has bought $350 million worth of bitcoin during this dip according to their latest filing with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). “The Trust issued 7,789,400 Shares… for an…
Hong Kong Mulls Banning Bitcoin Retail Investors
China’s grip over the once very friendly bitcoin jurisdiction seems to be extending with an industry body Global Digital Finance warning Hong Kong against a proposed ban of bitcoin retail…
3 reasons Bitcoin price is quickly recovering from its ‘severe’ 23% correction
Bitcoin recovered quickly from $44,800 to over $50,000 in under 22 hours and here are three key reasons why.
Alameda Research doubles down on Maps.me, invests $40 million in Oxygen
Alameda Research is going all-in on a travel app to jumpstart DeFi adoption
Hedera makes inroads in Africa as Standard Bank Group becomes node operator
Standard Bank Group has become the first African node operator on the Hedera network.
US judge dismisses crypto fraud case against BNT token issuer
A U.S. federal judge ruled to dismiss a case against crypto firm Bancor, citing lack of personal jurisdiction and the plaintiff’s failure to prove losses.
Blockchain Australia ousts retail merchant crypto project Qoin
Blockchain Australia has terminated Qoin’s membership of the association amid allegations that the crypto project is a pyramid scheme.
India’s central bank ‘very much in the game‘ with digital currency project
The Reserve Bank of India is getting ready to launch its own central bank digital currency.
Bitcoin price retakes $50K as investor voices relief at ‘healthy correction’
Time to ruminate is just what’s required after all-time highs near $60,000, argues Ark’s Cathie Wood.
Surpassing Uniswap Volumes, MDEX CMO Reveals How
Dubbed the “DeFi Golden Shovel” in Chinese cryptocurrency circles, MDEX is a brand new DEX (decentralized exchange) which launched only a month ago on January 19 2021. Their spectacular numbers at DeFiBox have certainly been raising eyebrows: Highest daily transaction volume – USDT 5 Billion (latest update) https://twitter.com/Mdextech/status/1364448234387632130 Total Volume Locked (TVL) – USDT 2.060 […]
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RUNE soars after Multichain capital reveals large position
RUNE has rallied to all-time highs after Multicoin Capital revealed it has accumulated a large position.
Umbrella IDO sees record participation on Polkastarter
More than 110,000 investors signed up for the chance to receive one of 1,000 whitelistings for Umbrella Network’s IDO on Polkastarter.
Exchange demands users return Bitcoin bought for $6K during tech glitch
An apparent “glitch” on PDAX temporarily dropped BTC prices by 88% and saw trading suspended. The exchange held a press conference yesterday to explain what happened.
Whales offloaded 140K Bitcoin this month: Glassnode
Whales have been offloading their BTC this month after a sustained period of accumulation.
DeFi user pays $36K for one Uniswap transaction, as EIP-1559 draws closer
Ethereum transaction fees are at their highest levels but even the proposed solution wouldn’t have helped this fat-fingered user.
Brave unveils plans for DEX aggregator and NFT wallet in next browser
Crypto-native web browser Brave has unveiled plans for a new wallet boasting an integrated DEX aggregator and NFT functionality.
Musk no longer world’s richest man after Tesla and Bitcoin slump
Tesla stock began to slide in late January, accelerating after the BTC purchase announcement.
Congress worries crypto used to fund domestic terrorism, Capitol insurrection
U.S. Congress subcommittee says that bank reporting methods led to Capitol attack arrests but worries that Bitcoin might have helped fund the insurrection.
Indian banks put crypto traders’ accounts under the microscope
HSBC, HDFC and Citi are now requiring crypto traders in India to provide information about their activities or risk losing their funds.
Indian banks put crypto traders’ accounts under the microscope
HSBC, HDFC and Citi are now requiring crypto traders in India to provide information about their activities or risk losing their funds.
Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM) buck the trend to hit new highs after protocol upgrades
Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM) each saw the price of their tokens surge after new interoperability upgrades were revealed.
Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM) buck the trend to hit new highs after protocol upgrades
Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM) each saw the price of their tokens surge after new interoperability upgrades were revealed.
Altcoins nurse double-digit losses as Bitcoin bulls fight to retake $49K
A renewed wave of selling briefly pushed Bitcoin price below $45,000 and the majority of altcoins saw their double-digit losses increase.
Square doubles down on Bitcoin, investing another $170M
Jack Dorsey’s Square now owns roughly 3,318 more BTC.
Bitcoin Suisse increases depositor bank guarantee to CHF 110M
CryptoNinjas » Bitcoin Suisse increases depositor bank guarantee to CHF 110M
Bitcoin Suisse, a Swiss-based bitcoin and crypto investment platform, today announced it has increased its default bank guarantee from an AA-rated Swiss bank by another CHF 30 million to now CHF 110 million. This guarantee maintained by Bitcoin Suisse protects and covers public on-balance sheet deposits 100% and supports its expanding client business. “With this […]
CryptoNinjas » Bitcoin Suisse increases depositor bank guarantee to CHF 110M
Amber Group boosts its crypto trading infrastructure security with AnChain.AI
CryptoNinjas » Amber Group boosts its crypto trading infrastructure security with AnChain.AI
AnChain.AI, a blockchain data analytics firm providing AI-powered security, risk, and compliance solutions, today announced a new partnership with crypto finance company Amber Group to bring greater transparency and security to its crypto trading platform ecosystem. The AnChain.AI team conducted penetration testing and security infrastructure auditing of Amber Group’s institutional platform, ensuring a fast, secure, […]
CryptoNinjas » Amber Group boosts its crypto trading infrastructure security with AnChain.AI
Bitcoin mining likely didn’t contribute to Texas’ power outages, says expert
Kristy-Leigh Minehan said the state doesn’t currently have enough mining infrastructure to cause significant problems for the power supply.
Crypto lending platform Helio adds interest deposit offering
CryptoNinjas » Crypto lending platform Helio adds interest deposit offering
Helio Lending, provider of a propriety platform enabling loans secured by cryptocurrencies, today announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency lending platform to provide customers a way to deposit cryptocurrency assets while earning interest on their deposits. In addition, the company has expanded its network of partners to include more cryptocurrency loan providers as well as […]
CryptoNinjas » Crypto lending platform Helio adds interest deposit offering
Ledgermatic to leverage Algorand blockchain for crypto asset treasury solutions
CryptoNinjas » Ledgermatic to leverage Algorand blockchain for crypto asset treasury solutions
Ledgermatic, which recently announced it is developing treasury tools to allow enterprise and financial institutions to operate with digital assets and associated payments and workflows, announced it has chosen Algorand as its blockchain protocol partner. Further, it was announced that Ledgermatic received funding from Borderless Capital, a venture capital firm focused on supporting and developing […]
CryptoNinjas » Ledgermatic to leverage Algorand blockchain for crypto asset treasury solutions
Layer-2 race heats up as Loopring (LRC) price gains 430% in 2021
Loopring’s increasing DEX volume and token price show the project is emerging as one of the leading layer-two solutions working to address the high gas fees on the Ethereum network.
North America’s first Bitcoin ETF sees explosive debut with $564M in assets
The Purpose Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been a roaring success since its debut last week.
Russian Orthodox Church will not accept Bitcoin in offering plate
A church spokesperson said it was also unlikely the church would release its own digital currency.
Aave and Balancer announce hybrid AMM liquidity pool & lending product
In what may become an industry standard, unused liquidity from Balancer will be deposited into Aave, significantly increasing depositor yield
Pro traders went long as Bitcoin fell to $45K, liquidating $5.9B in futures
Data shows pro traders opened new leveraged long positions even as Bitcoin price dropped to $45,000 and $5.9 billion in futures contracts were liquidated.
Twitter CEO donates 1 BTC to Bitcoin core development nonprofit
Brink, a fledgling Bitcoin nonprofit outfit, got the nod from Jack Dorsey via a BTC donation.
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time.
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as “a work in process” but overall “alluring.”
M31 Capital is looking to launch a new Bitcoin hedge fund
The M31 Capital Bitcoin Access Fund could provide institutional investors with another avenue for investing in BTC.
Crossing the crypto chasm: Paving the way to mass adoption
As cryptocurrency pushes toward the mainstream, raising general public understanding is essential to gain mass adoption.
Bitwise assets under management hit $1B, fueled by professional investors
Assets under management have doubled since the fourth quarter, highlighting growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
1 billion people will store life savings on their phone in Bitcoin by 2026 — MicroStrategy CEO
The next five years will see the first billion people opting to store their wealth using Bitcoin simply using mobile devices, says the MicroStrategy CEO.
The United Arab Emirates chase crypto and blockchain adoption
UAE regulators are looking to develop a comprehensive crypto governance framework as part of its 2021 business agenda.
Cointelegraph Consulting: Research outlines how DeFi can merge with traditional finance
New research finds that regulated financial institutions can interface with decentralized finance via digital asset marketplaces.
Francis Suarez, Miami’s pro-crypto mayor, to appear on Blockchain & Booze tonight
As Miami becomes the hottest spot in America for crypto, Mayor Suarez wants to know: “How can I help?” But will he actually be swigging Miami Vice cocktails?
India’s Warren Buffet says Bitcoin hangover will be worse than the party
The man known as India’s Warren Buffet is eager for a blanket ban on all cryptocurrencies and believes the Bitcoin “party” will result in a terrible hangover for investors.
ECB wants final say on the legal status of private stablecoins in the EU
The European Central Bank has demanded veto power from lawmakers in the European Union over private stablecoin projects like Diem.
Tether to report reserves and pay $18.5M fine after settlement with NYAG
New York regulators are forcing Tether to be fully transparent about its reserves, at the cost of not serving New York residents.
Swedish regulators warn consumers against crypto as markets tumble
Sweden’s financial regulator thinks retail investors should stay away from financial products that have volatile cryptocurrencies as their underlying asset.
Air France pilots blockchain-based COVID-19 travel system
Air France is set to trial a blockchain-based system for verifying COVID-19 test results for its passengers.
Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data reportedly considering $500M IPO
Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse is reportedly backing German Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data in its $500 million IPO.
$5.64 billion liquidated in 24 hours as Bitcoin extends losses — Is a relief rally near?
A staggering $5.64 billion worth of futures positions was liquidated in the last 24 hours as the price of Bitcoin dropped 17%.
Major Asian banks unite to form ‘multiple’ CBDC pact on blockchain
Some of Asia’s largest banking institutions are working together on a “multiple” CBDC project, designed to cross borders and navigate regulations easier than fiat.
State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network
A major government-owned bank, the State Bank of India, has become the first Indian bank to join JPMorgan’s blockchain network Liink.
Bitcoin falls to $45K in sequel to 20% BTC price crash
A failed rebound above $50,000 looks to flip the level back to resistance as $47,000 becomes a new price focus.
Bill Gates warns Bitcoin buyers: If you have less money than Elon Musk — watch out
The Microsoft founder thinks anyone with less money than the world’s richest man should “watch out” when it comes to Bitcoin.
Bank of Korea chief says crypto has no intrinsic value, expects volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol has expressed skepticism over the recent crypto rally, stating that the bank is progressing with a digital currency project.
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