Twitter CEO donates 1 BTC to Bitcoin core development non-profit
23.2.2021
Brink, a fledgling Bitcoin non-profit outfit, got the nod from Jack Dorsey via a BTC donation
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
23.2.2021
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time
Japanese Authorities Say the Majority of People Involved in Coincheck’s 2018 Hack Are Individuals With ‘High Social Status’
23.2.2021
More details keep appearing from the police investigation into the 2018 Coincheck hack that stole $530 million from the crypto exchange. Japanese authorities revealed that most of the individuals involved have a “high social status.” One of the Individuals Took Part in a NEM Swap Deal...
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
23.2.2021
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
23.2.2021
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
23.2.2021
As cryptocurrency pushes toward the mainstream, raising general public understanding is essential to gain mass adoption
India's Warren Buffett Is Against Bitcoin Too, ECB Aims At Diem + More News
23.2.2021
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Indian billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, sometimes referred to as India’s Warren Buffett, told CNBC that the country’s...
Bitwise assets under management hit $1B, fueled by professional investors
23.2.2021
Assets under management have doubled since the fourth quarter, highlighting growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Drops 18%, Fed Discusses ‘Soft’ Inflation, Analyst Says BTC Sell-Off Attracts More Investors
23.2.2021
Digital asset markets are seeing some turbulence on Tuesday as the entire crypto market capitalization has lost 11% in value during the last 24 hours. Bitcoin has slid to a low of $44,846 during the morning trading sessions (EST) losing more than 18% during the last day. Bitcoin Price Dips Over...
1 billion people will store life savings on their phone in Bitcoin by 2026 — MicroStrategy CEO
23.2.2021
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
‘Extreme Selling’ Caused Kraken Ethereum Flash Crash - CEO
23.2.2021
Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken. Source: a screenshot, Instagram/krakenfx
“Extreme” ethereum (ETH) selling caused yesterday’s flash crash to USD 700 on Kraken, according to Jesse Powell, CEO and Co-founder of the crypto exchange giant.
The CEO was speaking to Bloomberg TV, and claimed that his firm...
Moneygram Halts Using Ripple Due to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Cryptocurrency
23.2.2021
Moneygram has announced that it has suspended using Ripple’s platform due to the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and its executives by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Last year, the company earned $50.2 million from Ripple for using the platform. Moneygram Stops Using...