Solana Aims to Raise $450 Million to Battle Ethereum Supremacy
8.6.2021
Solana, a proof-of-stake, smart contracts-enabled currency, is aiming to raise $450 million in a funding round that was extended last March. The Solana ecosystem, which is backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of derivatives exchange FTX, would use these funds to take on Ethereum supremacy...
Russia Could Use Crypto to Dodge US Sanctions - Political Insider
8.6.2021
In a sign of increased acceptance of cryptocurrencies among Russia’s elite, Alexander Shokhin, the president of the lobby group Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), has proposed that the country’s lower chamber of parliament, the State Duma, discusses how Moscow could...
A Brief History on China’s Bitcoin Ban
8.6.2021
What’s happening right now with Bitcoin in China? It’s important because, as one of the world’s largest superpowers, China has the capability to move markets in particular ways. It’s also home to the majority of Bitcoin mining activity, which is essential for this emerging...
Composable Finance Joins Forces With Polygon
8.6.2021
Interesting developments are happening in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space nowadays. In one such recent news, Polygon and Composable Finance have integrated the former’s scaling solution into the layer 2 bridge link of the latter. The layer 2 bridge link is known for its competence...
Polkadot creator Gavin Wood proposes June 15 for first Kusama parachain auction
8.6.2021
The first Kusama parachain auction could happen by mid-June if the council votes in favor of a recently released tentative schedule
Polkadot’s Parachain Vision Materializes Following Successful Kusama Auction
8.6.2021
After months of hype around the launch, the first Kusama parachain auction went off without a hitch. The now active parachain has already begun successfully processing transactions, paving the way for future slot auctions. Kusama’s First Functional Parachain Goes Live The anticipation...
The BTC-Colonial Pipeline FUD Gives A Lesson On Bitcoin Security
8.6.2021
There is an abundance of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) the Cryptoverse is fighting to debunk today - after millions of USD in bitcoin (BTC) was allegedly seized, used as ransom in the US Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in early May. One of these flames being put out today is that Bitcoin...
Hong Kong includes central bank digital currency in fintech strategy
8.6.2021
Research into central bank digital currencies will play a significant role in Hong Kong’s fintech development efforts
Asian hedge fund managers favor growth over Bitcoin: Goldman Sachs survey
8.6.2021
One third of participants see Bitcoin as the least preferable investment asset
World Economic Forum releases policy toolkit for DeFi regulations
8.6.2021
The WEF’s policy toolkit for decentralized finance seeks to promote, fair, efficient and enforceable regulations for the emerging digital asset marketplace
Gold-backed digital tokens to hit Turkish market following new partnership
8.6.2021
The partnership enables investors to purchase grams of accredited gold as ERC-20 tokens
Chainlink Keepers Is Live in Its Open Beta Form
8.6.2021
Chainlink Keepers Open Beta is live now. This will help the new smart contract development platform receive valuable feedback from various stakeholders, including the community and users. The platform’s primary services include methods and tools for automating smart contracts that will equip...