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CME Group plans to launch options on ETH futures prior to the Merge
18.8.2022
The group reported it had observed an increase in trading volume and open interest for ETH futures and micro-sized ETH futures options, possibly in anticipation of the Merge
EOS, Telos, Wax, and UX Network Partnering to Launch Antelope
18.8.2022
Antelope, the advanced coalition of blockchain networks with a shared codebase, was recently announced. Names like Telos, UX Network, Wax, and the EOS Network Foundation have collaborated to combine their resources for the ambitious project. The networks have dedicated several coalition engineers...
Indian police launch probe into BitConnect founder wanted by US SEC
17.8.2022
The Indian police launched an investigation against BitConnect co-founder Satish Kumbhani months after the U.S. SEC said he relocated from India
Colombia Plans to Launch Digital Currency to Reduce Tax Evasion
17.8.2022
The government of Colombia revealed it has plans to launch a digital currency. One of the purposes of this new currency would be to curb tax evasion and enhance the traceability of transactions made by citizens. The proposed measure would also be accompanied by restrictions on cash payments...
․bit Raises $13M to Build Cross-Chain Decentralized Identity Protocol
15.8.2022
bit (did.id) has raised $13 million to build a cross-chain decentralized identity protocol. The Series A round, completed one year after the startup’s launch, was from CMB International, HashKey Capital, QingSong Fund, GSR Ventures, GGV Capital, and SNZ. .bit’s open-source blockchain protocol will...
Bank of Russia Aims for Full Launch of Digital Ruble in 2024
14.8.2022
The Central Bank of Russia plans to begin the comprehensive implementation of the digital ruble two years from now, according to a paper detailing its monetary policy priorities for the 2023 – 2025 period. As the development of the state-issued digital currency continues, the monetary...
Central African Republic President Says Successful Launch of Sango Coin a Key Milestone
13.8.2022
According to Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, his country’s launch of the “Sango coin” currency, as well as the call for the creation of a common digital currency by the regional central bank, represent two key achievements for his country...
Philippines’ Unionbank to Support Cryptocurrency Exchange via Mobile App
13.8.2022
Union Bank of the Philippines, commonly known as Unionbank, has announced the upcoming launch of another crypto service for its clients. The financial institution will offer select users of its mobile app the option to exchange bitcoin and other digital currencies without a separate wallet....
New Crypto Exchange Platform Bitflex Launches Futures Trading Competition with $15,000 Prize Pool
12.8.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Seychelles, August 2022 – Bitflex Ltd., a secure crypto trading exchange currently specializing in crypto derivatives, has announced the launch of a new trading competition with a prize pool of $15,000. From August 5 to September 9, new and existing users on the Bitflex platform...
BlackRock announces the launch of a new private spot Bitcoin trust
11.8.2022
The move comes one week after its partnership with Coinbase to provide institutional clients with crypto trading access
BlackRock Bitcoin fund launch sends BTC price towards $25K
11.8.2022
The announcement is the "most bullish news" ever for long-term hodlers, one analyst argues as Barry Silbert heralds the arrival of Wall Street
Reserve Bank of Australia to Pilot Digital Currency, Explore Use Cases
10.8.2022
The monetary authority in Australia is beginning research into the potential economic benefits of issuing a central bank digital currency. Within the project, the regulator hopes to identify use cases and intends to develop a limited-scale pilot. Central Bank of Australia Working on Digital...
Tetris Owner Playstudios to Launch Blockchain Gaming Division and Web3 Fund
5.8.2022
Playstudios, a mobile gaming company, has recently announced it is diving into the world of Web3 gaming. The company is launching a blockchain gaming division that will introduce the concept of “rewarded play” to its users, who already enjoy real-world rewards for playing its games....
Klex Finance Deploys Testnet in Readiness for Klaytn Launch
5.8.2022
The countdown to Klex’s mainnet launch is on. On August 2, the Krew-incubated project invited the public to put its testnet through its paces, including smart contract interaction, ahead of an alpha release. The mainnet is expected to go live shortly after that, bringing Balancer-style...
Binance and Mastercard will launch prepaid crypto cards in Argentina
4.8.2022
"Payments is one of the first and most obvious use cases for crypto, yet adoption has a lot of room to grow,” said Maximiliano Hinz
CME Group plans to launch euro-denominated Bitcoin and Ether futures
4.8.2022
The futures options, expected to start trading on Aug. 29, followed the CME Group launching micro-sized Bitcoin and Ether options in March
How to create and launch a cryptocurrency token with TokenMint?
4.8.2022
To create a token using TokenMint, no programming knowledge is necessary. The TokenMint platform's alpha version provides the fundamentals for creating a fungible token
Fintech Firm Galoy Raises $4 Million, Startup Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar Product
3.8.2022
On Wednesday, Galoy, the firm behind El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Wallet, announced that the company raised $4 million in funding in an investment round led by Hivemind Ventures. On the same day, the startup launched a new product called Stablesats, a stablecoin concept that leverages...
‘Bitcoin Valley’ Launches in Honduras — 60 Businesses Accept BTC to Boost Crypto-Tourism
2.8.2022
Bitcoin Valley, the first bitcoin city in Honduras, has launched in Santa Lucia. Businesses in the area will accept bitcoin for payments. “In Santa Lucia, we are all going to participate in this project … Accepting bitcoin will open us to another market and win more customers,”...
Charles Schwab’s $655B Asset Management Arm to Start Trading Crypto-Related ETF This Week
1.8.2022
Charles Schwab’s $655 billion asset management arm is launching its first crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new fund is expected to start trading this week on the NYSE Arca exchange. Charles Schwab Launches Its First Crypto-Related ETF Schwab Asset Management, a subsidiary...