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A graduate of English, I stumbled on cryptocurrency while trying to proofread an article for a friend back in 2011, and since then, I have been hooked! I play word games when I am less busy (I'm a pro by the way) and I am a tennis aficionado.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) strategy optimizer Furucumbo is set to release its token with early adopters in line to receive free tokens. The free "coin" distribution event will be the first major DeFi airdrop of 2021. Furucombo to Reward Early Adopters In an announcement published on Monday (Jan. 4, 2021), Furucombo...
The Ukraine government is looking to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) following a collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). Ukraine to Develop CBDC on the Stellar Blockchain Network Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SDF for its CBDC project....
Following the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple, an initial pretrial conference concerning the case is scheduled to hold in February 2021. Ripple and SEC to Submit Joint Letter Before Pretrial According to a court document filed on Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2020), the U.S....
Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital has become the latest company to invest in Bitcoin, with the firm putting over $180 million in BTC, according to an investment deck obtained by The Block. SkyBridge Capital Invests in Bitcoin While the proposed Bitcoin fund by SkyBridge Capital Investment firm awaiting approval from the...
Despite little progress on crypto regulations, India's government might impose a Bitcoin tax law as part of efforts to boost national income. Crypto taxation is becoming more frequent among several countries around the world as virtual currencies continue to gain broad-based popularity. Bitcoin Tax Law Coming to India According to...
With Cover Protocol, a peer-to-peer coverage market, being the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol to suffer an attack, major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has moved to halt all trading and deposits of the COVER token. Hackers Exploit Cover Protocol's Smart Contract According to an official announcement on Monday (Dec. 28, 2020)...
The news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) coming after Ripple continues to have negative consequences for the blockchain outfit MoneyGram distances itself from the company. MoneyGram Clears the Air on Ripple Partnership International remittance outfit MoneyGram published a press release on Wednesday (Dec. 23, 2020) addressing the...
China's targeted blockchain adoption agenda is set to gain more ground with the country's banking association set to deploy decentralized ledger technology (DLT) in verifying bank audit letters. In recent times, blockchain adoption among public and private actors has continued to grow in the country despite negative crypto policies. Strong...
Bitwise Asset Management has joined the list of investors ditching their XRP positions amid the backlash of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probing Ripple for selling the token as an unlicensed security. XRP No Longer Part of the 'Bitwise 10' In a press release issued on Wednesday (Dec....
Traders looking for a Bitcoin (BTC) price correction in the short-term might have to wait a while according to JPMorgan analysts who say the institutional herd is currently providing adequate support for the current bullish momentum. Several publicly-listed firms have announced massive BTC purchases as more companies pivot towards holding...
A research center from the University of Glasgow has partnered with Everledger, a blockchain startup, to ensure transparency in the whisky industry and combat fakes, using blockchain technology. Blockchain Technology to Safeguard Rare Whiskies According to an official publication on Friday (Dec. 18), the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Universities Environment...
UK financial regulators will allow crypto firms with pending registration applications to continue to operate until the middle of 2021. The agency plans to use the extension to clear the applicant backlog as its operations have been hamstrung by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. FCA Announces Temporary Registration Regime for Crypto...
OSL, a top digital asset trading platform in Asia has received licenses from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The firm is also looking to obtain a license from Singapore’s regulatory body. OSL Becomes SFC’s First Licensed Crypto Exchange Platform According to an official release on Tuesday (Dec. 15),...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the completion of a proof-of-concept that would track carbon dioxide emissions using blockchain technology. Proof-of-Concept Solution to Track Greenhouse Gas Emission According to an official publication on Tuesday (Dec. 15), the WEF’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative (MMBI) developed a proof-of-concept carbon tracing platform...
South Korea's healthcare sector is seeing an increase in blockchain adoption as practitioners pivot towards virtual contact with patients amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. From the handling of clinical research data to patient information, the novel tech is experiencing utilization in South Korea as stakeholders prioritize privacy and efficiency within...
