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Aisshwarya Tiwari
Aisshwarya is currently working as SAP finance consultant for an IT consultancy. He likes to read about tech (fintech in particular) and history during his free time. He also likes to make 8-bit music.
On May 25th, KuCoin, an IDG-backed crypto exchange, announced that its OTC Trading Desk will support Canadian dollars (CAD) at 09:00, May 25th (UTC-8), and users can use Canadian dollars to purchase cryptocurrencies such as BTC, USDT, and CADH. This is another mainstream fiat currency supported by the KuCoin OTC...
Officials in Louisiana's lower chamber have approved a proposal to regulate cryptocurrency businesses in the Southern U.S. state, if a recent development is considered. Louisiana's Crypto Push As reported by The Block on May 24, public records in the Louisiana state legislature show the proposal was passed and approved last...
Ahead of Ethereum’s move to staking after its 2.0 “Serenity” update, investment and wallet activity on the network is increasing. The protocol has received a boost in recent times, driven by both institutional and technical factors. ETH the Preferred Crypto? Developments last month, and this, have primed Ethereum as an...
Australian energy trading software firm and blockchain project Power Ledger has inked a deal with the Thai Digital Energy Development (TDED) to launch a digital energy trading business in Thailand. This, according to a report by iTWire, May 25, 2020. Establishing a Digital Energy Trading Business In a bid to...
Obtaining the best rate for cryptocurrencies can prove to be a big challenge for crypto traders. Especially, in an industry typically dominated by centralized exchanges, awareness surrounding alternative avenues for trading cryptocurrencies and e-currencies is minimal. Thankfully, BestChange.com solves this problem by offering individuals a solution to swap cryptocurrencies or...
Popular British rock band Coldplay’s bassist, Guy Berryman recently funded a Bitcoin (BTC) trading platform called Zumo. Berryman is one of the several investors that have invested in the Edinburgh-based fintech startup that aims to help ordinary investors purchase cryptocurrencies. This, according to a report by Edinburgh News. Coldplay Star...
China’s response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remains mixed. Some laud the early lockdown that helped in curbing spread, while most countries criticize the underreporting of cases. In such scenarios, blockchain technology can help, notes a Chinese official. “Boost” Industrial Development As reported by local publication PANews on May 24,...
A report by JPMorgan & Chase Co. states that the rise in the popularity of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) could spell doom for the U.S. dollar that enjoys unquestionable hegemony in dictating the global economic order today, Bloomberg reports June 22, 2020. U.S. Dollar Hegemony Could Be Disrupted Analysts...
China’s interest in blockchain and state-issued cryptocurrencies is hitting new highs each week. The country has already earmarked a blockchain zone, piloted its CBDC project, and put friendly energy regulations in place for miners. Now, a Communist Party (CCP) representative wants to push the ball further, calling for a stablecoin backed...
Ethereum’s receiving the boost ahead of its upcoming move to a staking protocol, in terms of both institutional interest and product launches. Synthetic Trading on Ethereum A “synthetic” token launched on the network earlier this week is the latest to join Ethereum. So-called ETHBTC, it tracks the ETH/BTC exchange prices...
