Nigeria's central bank not discouraging people from trading crypto, says governor
21.3.2021
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has seemingly softened his stance on crypto for individuals, if not banks
SelfKey (KEY) gains 450% after DeFi pivot and data management upgrades
21.3.2021
The rollout of new identity management platforms and a pivot toward DeFi appear to have triggered a 450% in the price of SelfKey
Fire Protocol to List FIRE on BitMax
21.3.2021
PRESS RELEASE. BitMax.io (BTMX.com), an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing of Fire Tokens (FIRE) under the trading pair of FIRE/USDT on March 19th at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Fire Protocol is the first infrastructure project...
Opioid Premiums, Jobseekers and Vaccines: Covid-19 Fuels Darknet Markets in a Different Way
21.3.2021
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has found its way onto the deep web and during the last few months, researchers have found a great number of individuals turning to darknet markets (DNMs) for employment. The organization Check Point Research has recorded a rising trend of people looking for jobs...
Actionists reinventing art: As it ever was, so shall it ever be (even in crypto)
21.3.2021
Tokenizing art could make paintings a more liquid vehicle for investment, engaging people who don’t have access to the high-end art market
Bitcoin’s new use case? A report card for how the US handles the dollar
21.3.2021
An important new role for the world’s first cryptocurrency as an inflation gauge — or just another fantasy of Bitcoin maximalists?
XRP purchasers back Ripple, arguing that it is not a security
21.3.2021
Breaking down the ongoing SEC v. Ripple case clarifies the crucial meaning of it for the whole crypto industry
Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector
21.3.2021
A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says...
Ethereum network in a fee spin: Can the Berlin upgrade save the day?
21.3.2021
The upcoming Berlin update contains EIPs aimed at reducing transaction costs, but it may not provide a long-term solution
Updated FATF Crypto Guidelines Still ‘Predicated on Centralized Control’
21.3.2021
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s recently updated guidance for supervisors overseeing the crypto industry was always bound to create waves in the sector and beyond. Regulators are continuing to gun for crypto compliance – despite claims that they may be trying to force a square peg into...
Why Would Anyone Buy NFT – A Link To A JPEG File?
21.3.2021
Unlimited Possibilities by Buddyart00. Last sold for USD 3,707. Aaron Hertzmann, Affiliate Faculty of Computer Science, University of Washington.
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As an academic researcher, developer of artistic technology and amateur artist, I was quite skeptical about crypto art when I first read about...
Bitcoin price slides 5% after failing to break $60K — Here's why
21.3.2021
BTC dropped below $56,000 on Sunday as several bearish signs emerged