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Third-Generation Blockchains Will Pick Up the Defi Slack Left by Ethereum
22.11.2021
With the ETH 2.0 upgrade still months, if not years, from a full launch, third-generation blockchain protocols are quickly racing up to dethrone Ethereum as the “go-to” hub for dapps and defi. Blockchain Metamorphosis to Catalyze Future Defi Growth Although many people may only...
What can Eric Adams do? The limits of turning New York City into a crypto hub
15.11.2021
Despite the limitations of his office, the mayor-elect of New York could leverage his agenda-setting power to the benefit of both crypto and city residents
Ripple Launching Liquidity Hub Despite SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
11.11.2021
Amid an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over XRP, Ripple is launching a new product, Liquidity Hub, which aims to be “a one-stop shop for enterprises to source any tokenized asset.” The product “will allow customers to seamlessly access...
Ripple to launch ‘Liquidity Hub’ for finance firms that want to offer crypto trading
10.11.2021
The fintech firm wants to let its enterprise clients have access to cryptocurrencies through a new service called Liquidity Hub
Kazakhstan Imposes Purchase Limits on Retail Crypto Investors
5.11.2021
Authorities in Kazakhstan have introduced restrictions on the amounts of cryptocurrency retail investors can buy on local exchanges. Officials explained the decision citing the need to protect private individuals from exposure to the risks associated with digital financial assets. Investors...
Coinbase to Improve Customer Support in US and India by Acquiring AI Platform Agara
3.11.2021
Coinbase is acquiring an AI-powered support platform Agara in an effort to deliver “world-class support for customers.” The exchange explained that “Through this acquisition, we’ll be able to provide our customers with new personalized, intelligent, and real-time support...
Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals
2.11.2021
Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading player in the crypto space, the head of its central banking institution has indicated in recent comments. Singapore to Establish...
Australian Senators pushing for country to become the next crypto hub
23.10.2021
The Australian Senate Committee delivered a report calling for a complete overhaul of crypto legislation and licensing in the country
US Becomes Largest Bitcoin Mining Hub After China's Miner Exodus
13.10.2021
Following China’s crackdown on Bitcoin (BTC) mining earlier this year, the US has officially become the largest Bitcoin mining hub, followed by Kazakhstan and Russia, researchers at Cambridge University have found. ...
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Regulation Key to African Fintech Sector Growth — New Study
8.10.2021
According to the findings of a study by Afriwise, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa have the most developed fintech ecosystems on the continent. The study points to early regulation as one of the reasons for the industry’s success in these countries. Regulated Fintech Ecosystems Attract...
The Financial System Is In 'An Age of Disruption,' BIS Official Admits
7.10.2021
tion Hub.Speaking at the Geneva Conference on the World Economy in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday, Cœuré said that “cryptocurrencies, the rapid rise of decentralized finance (DeFi), and
Visa working on blockchain interoperability hub for crypto payments
30.9.2021
Visa’s new blockchain interoperability project is designed to serve as a “network of blockchain networks.”
GameFi Zone by OKEx Goes Live on DeFi Hub
29.9.2021
OKEx recently announced the launch of its dedicated GameFi center on DeFi Hub. The latest game center will act as the GameFi sector’s portal into the crypto sector. In addition, it will allow customers to discover popular and latest play-to-earn blockchain-based game titles. Traders and DeFi...
South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto
27.9.2021
A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African...
BIS Asks Central Banks to Urgently Develop CBDCs to Compete With Crypto Assets
12.9.2021
The head of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, Benoît Cœuré, has urged central banks to act now on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to compete with initiatives in the private sector, including cryptocurrencies. “CBDCs will take years to...
BSC Station Announces $2M Incubation Hub for GameFi, Metaverse, and NFT Investments
6.9.2021
Blockchain-based gaming has been an essential component of gaming since the beginning of 2021. These games allow players to possess assets in NFT format so that users may enjoy them more immersively. Keeping this in mind, BSCStation will be on the lookout for the most intriguing metaverse and...
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa to Trial Cross-Border Digital Currency Payments
3.9.2021
The central banks of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Republic of South Africa have set out to test the use of state-issued digital currencies in cross-border payments. The trial, led by the Bank for International Settlements, aims to establish whether they can simplify transactions and make...
OKEx Speeds Up NFT Acceptance With the NFT Marketplace DeFi Hub
3.9.2021
What is OKEx? OKEx was established in 2017 and is one of the world’s top exchanges of derivatives and crypto-currency. OKEx has pioneered the use of blockchain technology to alter the financial ecosystem. It currently provides some of the most diversified and sophisticated solutions...
Crypto exchange OKEx launches DeFi hub and NFT marketplace
2.9.2021
OKEx is expanding its decentralized finance footprint with a DeFi Hub and a marketplace for creating and selling NFTs
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launch joint CBDC pilot
2.9.2021
The joint initiative will prototype shared DLT platforms enabling institutions to settle cross-border transactions using central bank-issued digital currencies