Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Runs Into Activation Debate
26.2.2021
Taproot, a proposed protocol upgrade that should improve Bitcoin (BTC)'s privacy and flexibility, seems to be in the final stage of its path to activation, with one more major step to take and, apparently, argue over: the LockinOnTimeout (LOT) parameter that determines whether or not BTC nodes will...
Dubai Based Crypto Investment Fund to Convert $750 Million Worth of BTC Into ADA and DOT Tokens
26.2.2021
A Dubai based crypto-based investment fund, FD7 Ventures says it will offload bitcoins worth $750 million and will use the proceeds to increase positions in Cardano and Polkadot tokens. According to FD7 Ventures, this switch to the two altcoins will help the fund to better serve the interests...
Many pieces of the Diem puzzle still missing as launch gets delayed
26.2.2021
Besides securing approval from Swiss regulators, Diem seems likely to face opposition from government regulators in many countries
Grayscale Eyes Altcoins Amid Increasing Competition For Bitcoin Investments
26.2.2021
While Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining traction in Canada, new competitors for Grayscale emerge, the company is increasingly eyeing altcoins.
The major crypto asset management firm owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG) has confirmed that they're looking into at least...
DeFi mainstays headline Grayscale’s list of new products under consideration
26.2.2021
Ethereum protocols account for over a third of Grayscale's assets under consideration for listing as exchange-traded products
China’s CBDC is about domestic dominance, not beating the dollar
26.2.2021
The notion of China racing to launch a CBDC that will end U.S. monetary supremacy doesn't hold up if you look at the facts on the ground
MIT, Jack Dorsey & More Pour Resources into Bitcoin Development Efforts
26.2.2021
Source: A screenshot, Instagram/mitpics
Forward-thinking innovators are looking for new ways to power Bitcoin (BTC) development, with one of the world’s biggest tech universities, IT CEOs and entrepreneurial pop stars all turning their attention to the betterment of the Bitcoin network.
In...
FCA releases detailed 5-point plan to make UK a fintech powerhouse
26.2.2021
A 108-page report details how the United Kingdom can retain its status as one of the global centers for fintech innovation and business
Fungram LTD Has Applied for Exempt Offering of Securities From the SEC
26.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. On January 26, 2021, Fungram LTD, as a comprehensive blockchain enterprise serving the world, has applied for an Exempt Offering of Securities from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Based on the three major ecological sectors, DeFi lending system, encrypted index...
Xcoins receives In-Principle Approval for a VFA License
26.2.2021
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Xcoins receives In-Principle Approval for a VFA License
One of the first crypto-platforms to achieve these regulatory milestones
Xcoins, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that they have just...
Cardano (ADA) to Activate Mary Upgrade Soon
26.2.2021
The world-renowned software corporation, Input-Output HK has confirmed the update of the Mary Cardano Protocol, and the same is slated to take place on 1st March 2021. The update shall bring about the launch of native tokens and new use cases for Cardano and provide support for multiple assets....
Cyber Criminals Are Now Hiding Their Stolen Cryptos 13x Faster, Says Report
26.2.2021
A new report unveiled a growing trend of efforts from cybercriminals hiding their stolen cryptocurrencies through different transaction flows. Crystal Blockchain pointed out that since 2019, the volume of stolen bitcoin grew significantly. Only 8% of the Funds Were Transferred to Exchanges With...