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Visa invests $150,000 in NFT CryptoPunk Asset
23.8.2021
Visa has made a sizable investment in the NFT space, acquiring a popular digitally pixelated CryptoPunk
This time it’s different: When DeFi meets NFTs
23.8.2021
The success of future crypto products will depend on their ability to engage both decentralized finance and nonfungible token users
Xiaomi India needs regulatory clarity to embrace crypto, says exec
23.8.2021
According to Xiaomi India managing director Manu Jain, cryptocurrency is an “extremely interesting” area that is doing “exceptionally well.”
81% of finance execs say blockchain has gone mainstream: Survey
23.8.2021
Despite the finance service industry being bullish on blockchain and crypto, respondents still outlined cybersecurity as the greatest hurdle to mainstream adoption
Unicorns in crypto: A growing herd of billion-dollar crypto companies
21.8.2021
As Bitcoin garners more mainstream attention, crypto-centric startups are also scoring funding from VC firms to become crypto unicorns
Crypto mining needs to be redefined before simply casting it away
21.8.2021
To ensure a sustainable future for blockchain and crypto, we need to reimagine the mining process and restructure PoW systems
Missouri mayor suggests giving residents up to $1K in Bitcoin
20.8.2021
Jayson Stewart hinted Cool Valley residents could be required to HODL the funds for five years
Brazil’s central bank president endorses crypto regulation
20.8.2021
Central bank head Roberto Campos Neto recognized the demand for greater crypto regulation as the country evolves in the market
Blockchain Gaming 'May be Key to Mass Adoption', Outpacing DeFi, NFTs - Report
20.8.2021
Play-to-earn games have become more than relevant for the blockchain industry, with the number of users increasing exponentially, according to a recent report released by the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) and dapp information provider DappRadar. They may be the key to reaching mass adoption, while...
Stablecoin adoption and the future of financial inclusion
19.8.2021
With the proper regulation, stablecoins could potentially fulfill their promise and enable more funds to reach those in greatest need
Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Jumps 881% Led by Asian Countries, Index Shows
19.8.2021
Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has published its 2021 Cryptocurrency Adoption Index, which ranks 154 countries by crypto adoption. According to the firm, global crypto adoption has grown by over 2,300% since Q3 2019 and over 881% in the last year. New Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index...
Avalanche Rush to give out more than 180M in DeFi incentives
18.8.2021
The multi-stage program will start with $27M tokens allocated for the Aave and Curve protocols, with additional incentives reserved for Avalanche native projects
Facebook’s David Marcus calls for “fair shot” at crypto payments
18.8.2021
Marcus shares his honest thoughts on the crypto market, as well as declaring that Novi is ready to launch
Ready Player Earn: Where NFT gaming and the virtual economy coincide
18.8.2021
The surging popularity of NFTs is pushing play-to-earn NFT games to experience even greater adoption
Global Crypto Adoption Up 2,300% in Two Years - Chainalysis
18.8.2021
Crypto adoption as of the end of the second quarter 2021 has been up by more than 2,300% compared to Q3 2019 on a global basis, and over 881% in the last year, according to a report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The variations show adoption as a global phenomenon, but the report states...
Ukrainian ministry considering digital currency pilot for staff salaries
18.8.2021
Paying ministry employees in e-hryvnia could be a suitable first pilot for the central bank digital currency currently in development
Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Plans to Pay Employees With Digital Hryvnia in Pilot Project
18.8.2021
Employees of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation may become the first in the country to get their salaries in digital currency. The National Bank of Ukraine is developing an electronic version of the Ukrainian hryvnia and the ministry is considering the option of using...
Emerging economies dominate Chainalysis’ 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index
18.8.2021
The report indicated that worldwide adoption of crypto assets jumped over 1,200%, with peer-to-peer platforms driving cryptocurrency usage in emerging economies
Big Three Credit Agency Fitch Warns El Salvador Adopting Bitcoin Will Negatively Affect Insurers
17.8.2021
Fitch Ratings, the American credit agency and member of the ‘Big Three’ credit agencies, has published a paper on El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin and making the crypto asset legal tender in the country. Fitch believes that after the country enforces the new tender law it will...
Polygon Enters Into Africa With Quidax. Quidax to Launch Self-Service Listing, Celebrates 3 Years
17.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Lagos – African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax is integrating with Polygon. Polygon is the first well-structured, easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Quidax’s integration with Polygon is Polygon’s first in Africa...