Korean crypto ‘Jedi Master’ plans to launch second VC blockchain fund
8.9.2021
Blockchain VC investment firm Hashed is seeking $173 million for a second fund
El Salvador says merchants must process BTC transactions — or they may face action
8.9.2021
A Salvadoran government official has said that while businesses must accept BTC transactions, they can choose whether to receive BTC or USD upon settling transactions
Elektra Group President Ricardo Salinas Hints at Inclusion of Lightning Network Payments in Mexico
8.9.2021
Ricardo Salinas, president of Elektra Group, one of the biggest retail franchises in Mexico, hinted at the possibility of integrating payments using Bitcoin’s second layer solution, the Lightning Network. Salinas made the announcement yesterday via Twitter. This would allow residents of...
Former Reserve Bank official pushes for India to accept crypto
8.9.2021
Former Deputy Governor of the RBI sees cryptocurrencies as a taxable asset or commodity
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins Remain At Risk
8.9.2021
ltcoins are down over 15%. ETH declined more than USD 800 and it even tested the USD 3,000 support zone. XRP broke the key USD 1.12 support and it even spiked below USD 1.00. ADA declined sharply and
First Day of Bitcoin as Legal Tender: El Salvador Buys the Dip, Country’s BTC Stash Grows
8.9.2021
Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador, and the country’s bitcoin stash has grown to 550 coins. The Salvadoran government started buying the cryptocurrency Monday ahead of the Bitcoin Law taking effect. On Tuesday, President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador bought the dip. El Salvador Buys...
Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs
8.9.2021
Afterpay told the Australian Senate that using crypto could cut payments costs for merchants, and that the government should work to create a framework for an AUD-backed stablecoin
3 reasons why Quant price has rallied 200% in the last month
8.9.2021
Increased interoperability between blockchain networks and the release of Overledger 2.0.5 are just a few of the reasons for QNT’s 200% rally in August
Crypto Market Is ‘Development Vector’ of Nation’s Digital Economy, Ukraine President Says
8.9.2021
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the importance of launching a legal digital assets market in his country during a working visit to the U.S. The Ukrainian head of state met with top investors including from the cryptocurrency industry. President Zelensky Highlights Importance...
Fetch.ai (FET) ignores the Bitcoin-led market meltdown by notching a 60% gain
8.9.2021
FET price spiked by 60% in an otherwise red market thanks to a growing number of real-world use cases and protocol upgrades
Japanese Regulator Has NFTs, IEOs in its Sights as it Eyes More Crypto Regulation
8.9.2021
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Demand for Crypto Mining Rigs in Vietnam Rises With Bitcoin Prices, Report Reveals
7.9.2021
Higher cryptocurrency prices recently have restored interest in digital coin minting in Vietnam. Crypto mining is once again seen as an investment opportunity with other options being limited by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has been affecting the Asian country. Vietnam’s Sales...