Over $4 Billion in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire Friday, BTC Derivatives Markets Still Frothy
27.4.2021
Bitcoin options markets are set to see a large expiry on Friday as more than 77,000 BTC worth over $4 billion in derivatives contracts are set to expire. The lion’s share of bitcoin options stems from the derivatives trading platform Deribit, as the exchange has more than $11 billion in open...
Polygon co-founder raises $2.2M for India COVID-19 relief
27.4.2021
COVID-19 has infected more than 17.6 million people in India. A crypto-based relief fund is raising millions to help the country cope with the disaster
Bitcoin eyes $58K as spot-driven BTC bounce makes rally 'look sustainable'
27.4.2021
Organic growth from spot traders opens up key resistance levels closer to $60,000 for BTC/USD, analysts argue
Decentralized insurance could save DeFi from contagion, according to ShapeShift report
27.4.2021
ShapeShift has identified two unaffiliated projects as promising DeFi insurance protocols
Mastercard Launching Crypto Rewards Credit Card With Real-Time Bitcoin Rewards
27.4.2021
Mastercard is launching a new cryptocurrency rewards credit card featuring real-time rewards in partnership with crypto exchange Gemini. Cardholders will earn up to 3% back in real-time in bitcoin or a number of supported cryptocurrencies. Payments giant Mastercard is launching a new crypto rewards...
1inch launches mobile wallet on Apple iOS
27.4.2021
With this new wallet, mobile users will finally be able to transact on networks other than Ethereum
EIB To Register Bonds On Ethereum As ETH Hits New ATH + More News
27.4.2021
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Luxembourg PM wants nation to be the 'digital frontrunner' in blockchain
27.4.2021
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said that he was "not a technical person" or a developer, but still backed blockchain technology for the future of Luxembourg
New WWF Project To Use NFTs to Save Animals
27.4.2021
While some skeptics criticize non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for their alleged carbon footprint, an unusual partnership has emerged.
This time, Carbonbase, a Hong Kong-based greentech start-up that leverages emerging technologies to reduce emissions for individuals and enterprises, has partnered with...
Elon Musk Confirms He Owns Bitcoin, Has Not Sold Any — Tesla Intends to Hold BTC Long Term, Sold Some to Prove Liquidity
27.4.2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that he owns bitcoin and has not sold any of his holdings. His company Tesla, however, has sold some of its bitcoins, which Musk says it’s “essentially to prove liquidity of bitcoin.” Tesla’s Master of Coin says the company believes in...
ICO Scams Have Distanced Investors From Blockchain Investments
27.4.2021
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In theory, ICOs are a game changing way to raise funds for innovative new projects. In some ways, similar to their nearly namesake cousin IPOs, yet with much bigger risks to take on board. With ICOs, all you need...
Bitcoin Surges After Huge Plunge
27.4.2021
The crypto network is full of uncertainties, as proven by Bitcoin’s recent fall. The crypto reached the 63,000 dollar mark and then plummeted to 53,000 dollars quickly, even going below the 50,000 dollars mark. The price decrease severely affected retail investors, especially the young ones....