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Major South Korean Chat App Bets Big on NFT-Based Stock Trading
15.8.2020
The race for blockchain adoption is on in South Korea
China to Launch Major Expansion of Digital Currency Trials
14.8.2020
China is said to be planning additional testing of its digital yuan across a number of developed regions including Hong Kong
Two More Major South Korean Banks Keen on Crypto Custody
14.8.2020
Another two major commercial South Korean banks have expressed an interest in launching crypto custody services – but industry experts said they may be making their moves too late, and are lagging behind the American banks.
As previously reported, two other commercial banks – Nonghyup and Kookmin...
Crypto Pro Portfolio Tracker Gets a Major Update
13.8.2020
Crypto Pro app has extended its Apple device support and is now available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. What is Crypto Pro? Crypto Pro tracks cryptocurrency prices in real-time and displays interactive charts with indicators. Users can also read the latest crypto news, set custom price...
Defi Implosion: YAM Token Market Cap Plummets to Near Zero After Founder Claims He ‘Failed’
13.8.2020
Yield farmers excited about the recent decentralized finance (defi) project, Yam Finance, got a rude awakening after the token’s value plummeted in value to near zero. Yam Finance developers discovered a major flaw in the rebasing contract and at 4 a.m. ET, cofounder Brock Elmore tweeted that...
Bitcoin Just Got USD 250m Endorsement From Major US Company
11.8.2020
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US-based major business intelligence company MicroStrategy said it has purchased BTC 21,454 at an aggregate price of USD 250m, inclusive of fees and expenses.
“Our investment in Bitcoin is part of our new capital allocation strategy, which seeks to maximize long-term...
Bitcoin’s Hash Rate Remains Flat Despite Major Price Rally
10.8.2020
Bitcoin’s hash rate seems to be feeling the consequences of the drama at Bitmain
Researchers Find Flaws in Security Protocols Developed by Major Crypto Exchanges
10.8.2020
Private key protocols for some crypto exchanges have been implemented with bugs that could have been exploited by a well-placed malicious party, researchers say
Major South Korean Bank Joins the Crypto Custody Business
8.8.2020
We’re suddenly seeing banks lining up to support crypto custody, and KB Kookmin Bank is looking to get in on the action
Another Major S Korean Bank Now Set to Join Bitcoin Custody Race
7.8.2020
Kookmin Bank (KB), one of South Korea’s biggest commercial banks, could be set to move into crypto sector business after the KB Group, the company that operates the bank, signed a “digital assets” cooperation deal with three major domestic blockchain firms.
And it looks as though KB could...
Bitcoin Breaks Higher, Outperforms Major Altcoins
6.8.2020
Bitcoin (BTC) is leading the rally higher today on what has been a strong day for the broader crypto market so far, with the uptrend for ethereum (ETH) also holding up despite a mixed picture among other altcoins.
As noted in yesterday’s market watch, a daily close above the USD 11,500 level...
Bitcoin and Altcoins Continue to Fail Near Major Range Highs
5.8.2020
Bitcoin price is holding the USD 11,000 and USD 11,050 support levels. BTC is currently (08:30 UTC) trading above USD 11,200, but it is facing many hurdles near USD 11,400 and USD 11,450. A clear break above USD 11,400, followed by a close above USD 11,500 could open the doors for more...
The Evolution of Blockchain Games: Three Major Stages
4.8.2020
There are certain stages that we need to go through before we are able to challenge and potentially replace the existing and proven gaming systems
2020 Is Becoming the Year of Staking With Some Major Achievements
3.8.2020
While both PoW and PoS have a lot to offer, this year, in particular, is promising to be a special one for proof-of-stake
Major Chinese Banks Bar Customers From Buying Gold, Precious Metals
1.8.2020
Major Chinese banks have taken measures to prevent customers from buying gold, platinum, palladium, and other precious metal-related products through them. The Shanghai Gold Exchange also says it may take necessary measures to curb gold trading to “protect investors.” Chinese Banks...
Major Investment Bank Oppenheimer Bullish on Bitcoin, Highlights Instead of Gold
30.7.2020
U.S. investment bank Oppenheimer’s analyst says gold is “extended” and has “run up a bit,” bringing attention to bitcoin instead. He sees the cryptocurrency reversing its downtrend from the $20K peak, benefiting from the dollar’s weakness. Oppenheimer Analyst...
Augur Launches its Second Version with Host of Major Integrations
29.7.2020
After years in the making, decentralized, peer-to-peer (p2p) oracle and prediction market protocol Augur launched its long-awaited second iteration.
"The Augur v2 protocol contracts have been successfully deployed to the Ethereum Mainnet," said the announcement, with the contracts...
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Major Altcoins Target Additional Gains
29.7.2020
Bitcoin price started a downside correction after tagging the USD 11,400 level. BTC remained well bid near USD 10,800 and it is currently (08:30 UTC) trading above USD 11,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are trading in a positive zone, including ethereum, XRP, litecoin, bitcoin cash, BNB,...
Bitcoin Correcting Gains, Major Altcoins Look Bullish
28.7.2020
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the USD 10,000 level. BTC broke a crucial resistance near USD 10,500 and it even rallied above USD 11,000. The price traded to a new monthly high close to USD 11,400 and it is currently (08:30 UTC) correcting below USD 11,000.
Most major altcoins also...
Following Major Losses, Another Crypto Hedge Fund Shuts Doors - Report
28.7.2020
Cryptocurrency hedge fund Tetras Capital has allegedly decided to close its doors, after suffering significant losses.
The New York-based fund known for shorting ethereum (ETH) is said to be shutting down, Coindesk reported, citing an undisclosed "person with direct knowledge of...