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Mercado Libre to Expand Cryptocurrency Services to More Countries in Latam
12.8.2022
Mercado Libre, one of the biggest retailers in Latam, has announced that it plans to expand its cryptocurrency trading services to more countries in the region. The company, whose cryptocurrency services are now just available for customers in Brazil through Mercado Pago, its payments and digital...
Creditors Want to Pour Cold Water on Celsius’ Mined Bitcoin Sale Plans
12.8.2022
Celsius creditors want to block the bankrupt crypto lender from selling mined bitcoin (BTC) reserves – and have labeled the firm’s CEO previous attempts to reassure them as “empty and false.”
The company is filing for bankruptcy in New York, where the case is now being heard. But in a letter...
Bitcoin Miner Genesis Digital Assets Secured 708 MW in Capacity During the First Half of 2022
12.8.2022
This week the bitcoin mining company Genesis Digital Assets announced that the firm has secured 708 megawatts (MW) in capacity and revealed plans to create 130 full-time jobs in the United States. The chief operating officer at Genesis, Andrey Kim, said the firm has been pleased with “the...
Block Bitcoin Wallet Team Reveals Their Plans and Seeks Feedback
11.8.2022
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's payment firm Block shared more details about its previously announced wallet, focusing on the plans for combining safety and ease of use/access in order to create a broader and less ‘hesitant’ customer base....
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Table Tennis Goes Crypto with Plans for NFT, Web3 Crossovers
10.8.2022
The governing body that oversees table tennis is working with crypto startup NFT Tech to create new fan experiences
Elon Musk Sells Tesla Shares Worth Nearly $7 Billion — Plans to Buy TSLA Stock Back if Twitter Deal Falls Through
10.8.2022
Elon Musk has sold nearly 8 million Tesla shares worth almost $7 billion. “It is important to avoid an emergency sale of Tesla stock” if Twitter forces him to close the $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform, the Tesla CEO stressed. Elon Musk Sells Nearly 8 Million TSLA...
Iran makes $10M import with crypto, plans 'widespread' use by end of Sept
10.8.2022
Prolonged economic sanctions against the Islamic state have forced Iran to start using crypto as a medium of exchange for international trade deals
Thailand Plans to Tighten Crypto Oversight, Giving Central Bank More Powers to Regulate Digital Assets
10.8.2022
Thailand is reportedly preparing to amend its law on digital assets to tighten the oversight of the crypto sector and empower the Thai central bank to oversee the sector. “Right now, the central bank has no room to enter into the regulatory framework except for notifying that cryptos are...
Circle plans to only support Ethereum PoS chain after Merge is complete
9.8.2022
"USDC as an Ethereum asset can only exist as a single valid version," says the team at Circle
Crypto Intelligence Platform Messari Plans to Raise $35M at $300M Valuation: Report
9.8.2022
Messari raised $21 million last year in a round led by Steve Cohen's Point72 Ventures
Voyager to Allow Cash Withdrawals for Customers With US Dollars Held in Accounts
6.8.2022
Following the bankruptcy judge approving the release of $270 million in cash deposits, the crypto firm Voyager Digital has announced that it plans to open cash withdrawals starting on Thursday, August 11. After the cash withdrawal gates are open, Voyager customers can withdraw up to $100K in cash...
Voyager plans to resume cash withdrawals on Aug. 11
5.8.2022
The lending firm said clients with U.S. dollars in their accounts could withdraw up to $100,000 in a 24-hour period, with the funds received in 5–10 business days
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
Nansen admits neglecting DeFi plans during the NFT craze
4.8.2022
Nansen has registered over 130 million addresses and has grown 30% despite the crypto downturn in 2022
Swiping left: Tinder pulls back on Metaverse dating plans
4.8.2022
Disappointing financial results have seen Tinder lay off its current CEO, slash funding to metaverse development, and ditch plans for its virtual currency Tinder Coins
DFK Chain Now Supports ETH, Plans to Add ETH Pairs Soon
3.8.2022
DeFi Kingdoms published a blog post to announce its support for ETH on the network in partnership with Synapse. DFK Chain is now planning to add a few ETH pairs along with the JEWEL-USDC pair on the network. The JEWEL-USDC pair will enable the users to access more accurate pricing of JEWEL on...
Match Group Puts Crypto, Metaverse Plans for Tinder on Hold
3.8.2022
Online dating giant Match Group is unhappy with one of its leading brands, Tinder, so it's putting its earlier plans to have the service adopt cryptocurrencies and venture into metaverse-based dating on hold. ...
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Crypto miner Digihost plans to move rigs from New York to Alabama
2.8.2022
The mining firm said it aims to have a hashing capacity of 28 MW at the Alabama facility by the fourth quarter, and 55 MW by the second quarter of 2023
Reports Say Beijing Attacking Taiwan Could Lead to ‘Far-Reaching Economic Consequences’
2.8.2022
While the global economy remains gloomy and the war in Ukraine continues, there’s been significant tension between China and Taiwan. The American representative from California, Nancy Pelosi, plans to visit Taiwan this week and White House officials say China is preparing to carry...
Harvard University and Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web Plan to Preserve Digital Information
31.7.2022
On July 27, the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW) announced it will be supporting an initiative with Harvard University’s Library Innovation Lab (LIL) called the “Democratizing Open Knowledge” program. With FFDW’s support, LIL plans to explore...