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What is Monero? A Brief History of the World’s Top Privacy Coin
11.9.2023
Monero currently occupies the foremost position among privacy cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The following Learning and Insights explainer briefly delves into the origins and development of Monero (XMR), emphasizing its distinctive features, such as anonymous transactions...
Bitcoin’s Average and Median-Sized Network Fees Rose 40% Higher in March
31.3.2023
In March 2023, Bitcoin’s average and median-sized fees jumped more than 40% higher after rising 122% in 10 days during the first week of February. The fees have followed the Ordinal inscription trend as more than 662,000 inscriptions reside on the Bitcoin blockchain, and 150 bitcoin worth...
Binance Opens Regional Blockchain Hub in Georgia
30.3.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has announced the opening of a blockchain hub in Georgia which will promote cryptocurrency adoption in the region. The move comes on the backdrop of a number of partnerships, initiatives, and events the company is involved in in the country. Digital Asset Exchange Binance...
Why didn't crypto walk the walk at ETHDenver?
7.3.2023
Blockchain enthusiasts want other people to use blockchain technology, but Julien Genestoux points out that they were still using Eventbrite at ETHDenver
New York State Takes a Step Toward Cryptocurrency Adoption with New Bill
29.1.2023
The state of New York has announced a new bill that would allow agencies to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for fines, civil penalties, taxes, fees, and other payments charged by the state.
Introduced on January 26 by Democratic Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, the New York State Assembly...
Report: Crypto Adoption Hits New Milestones — Global Crypto Owners Reached 425 Million in 2022
24.1.2023
Crypto adoption achieved new milestones in 2022, with the number of crypto owners reaching 425 million during the year, a new report by Crypto.com shows. Moreover, the report reveals that the number of bitcoin owners reached 219 million in December while the number of ether owners reached...
Did Magical Thinking Born of Financial Crisis Fuel Rise of Crypto – Was it Actually Realistic Thinking?
18.1.2023
Cryptocurrencies are "a manifestation of a magical thinking" born out of a financial crisis, said a finance professor. But there could be something very real behind it. Though not intentionally, the professor may have made a case for the 'financial crisis' being ever-present as cracks in the system...
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Doubles Down on Crypto Hub Positioning Despite Crypto Winter
9.1.2023
Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, said that, despite the ongoing market downturn, the city would continue to work toward becoming a major crypto hub, attracting businesses from across the world.
Chan, the Financial Secretary since 2017, was speaking at a Web3 forum, Bloomberg reported...
Binance Acquires Licensed Japanese Crypto Exchange — Prepares to Enter Japan as Regulated Entity
1.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has acquired a regulated Japanese cryptocurrency exchange and is now preparing to enter the Japanese crypto market as a regulated entity. “The Japanese market will play a key role in the future of cryptocurrency adoption,” said the general manager...
Crypto Adoption: Number of Bitcoin ATMs in Canada Jumps 28% in One Year
7.11.2022
The number of bitcoin (BTC) automated teller machines (ATMs) in Canada went up nearly 28% in a year and almost 190% in two years, according to data provided by Coin ATM Radar.
The number of Bitcoin ATMs currently installed in Canada is 2,549. On the first day of this month, the Coin ATM Radar...
Union Bank of Philippines Launches Crypto Trading Services – Which Coins Are Included?
3.11.2022
Digital asset management technology METACO announced that the Union Bank of the Philippines is now live on its flagship platform Harmonize, to launch a pilot program for crypto custody and trading services for select retail customers.
The pilot will include bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum...
Southeast Asia Leads the World in Crypto Adoption, Propelled by Play-to-Earn Gaming: Chainalysis
25.10.2022
Games like Axie Infinity and cross-border crypto transfer applications push “lower middle income” nations to global leadership in crypto adoption
Vietnam Ranks 1st in Crypto Adoption, USA is 5th, China Back in Top 10 - Chainalysis
21.10.2022
While emerging markets generally dominate the global adoption list, when it comes to the top 10 list, three developments stand out: Vietnam taking the crown again, the US climbing to fifth place, and China re-entering the list, according to the latest report by blockchain analysis company...
Mass adoption will be terrible for crypto
11.10.2022
From reversible transactions to increased regulation and a rising tide of censorship, mass adoption is going to make crypto look more like the systems we’re trying to escape
South Korea Crypto Market Shrinks by 60% in Past Six Months – Are Investors Preparing a Move?
27.9.2022
The size of the South Korean crypto market has shrunk by a whopping 60% in the last six months as retail investors in the crypto-keen nation slash their crypto spending. But there is a suggestion that some traders in the nation are still dipping their toes in the market’s choppy waters, while...
Vietnam, Philippines, India, China Among Top Countries for Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Global Index Shows
16.9.2022
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published its 2022 cryptocurrency adoption index. Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and China are among the countries with the highest crypto adoption. While the overall adoption slows worldwide in bear markets, it “remains above pre-bull market...
South Korea’s SK Securities to Team up with Regional Bank for Crypto Custody, NFT Move
16.8.2022
The securities arm of South Korea’s second-largest business group will take the crypto plunge – and will team up with a domestic commercial bank as part of its efforts....
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Hyundai’s Securities Affiliate to Add Crypto Data to its Asset Management Platform
15.8.2022
Hyundai Motor Group’s securities arm has extended its partnership with the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb – and will allow its app users to access real-time crypto markets data.
In an official announcement, Hyundai Motor Securities, one of South Korea’s biggest securities providers...
USD 6.8B Pension Fund to Invest in Crypto Lending Market
4.8.2022
Indicating that some major financial players have not been scared away from cryptoassets by the ongoing market downturn, the Fairfax County Retirement Systems, a US pension fund with assets totaling USD 6.8bn, has unveiled it is looking to invest in crypto lending markets to ramp up...
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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