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NFT Weekly Roundup: Earning Through NFTs, Legendary Muhammad Ali Collectibles, NFT Display in Times Square, and More
8.5.2021
The NFT ecosystem is in full bloom, with several renowned names entering the playing field. As more and more artists and creators join the cash-strapped world of NFTs, we’ve got you covered with the latest announcements and launches of the week that are taking the world by storm. Hashmasks...
Tokyo Assemblyman Wants to Turn City into Crypto Powerhouse
8.5.2021
Source: Adobe/Luciano Mortula-LGM
A Tokyo city assemblyman has spoken out about ambitious plans to transform the Japanese capital into a crypto-powered financial hub – claiming that embracing cryptoassets could help put the city on a par with London and Hong Kong.
Speaking to Finders (via Yahoo...
Crypto Payment Firm Simplex Acquired by Publicly-Listed Canadian Firm Nuvei for $250 Million
8.5.2021
The publicly-listed Canadian firm Nuvei Corporation announced the acquisition of the cryptocurrency company SimplexCC Ltd in an all-cash deal for $250 million. The deal is pending regulatory approval and Nuvei expects Simplex to “enhance” the firm’s portfolio of alternative...
Lega Serie A to Commemorate Historic Coppa Italia Final With NFTs
8.5.2021
The governing body of the major professional soccer league in Italy, Lega Serie A, will release a special collection of NFTs in commemoration of Cup of Italy’s last match this year. The 2021 Coppa Italia Final is viewed as a historic event as Juventus and Atalanta prepare to clash for...
Bridgewater Associates CFO heads to Bitcoin-focused firm
7.5.2021
The New York Digital Investment Group, or NYDIG, tapped Jon Dalby as its new CFO
Marathon Mines First OFAC Compliant Bitcoin Block
7.5.2021
Marathon, one of the biggest bitcoin mining dedicated companies in the U.S. and Canada, has mined the first OFAC compliant bitcoin block, only accepting transactions that comply with the directives of this government office. This has caused a stir in libertarian circles, that argue this can be...
Autonio Listing on AscendEX
7.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. AscendEX, formerly BitMax, an industry-leading digital asset trading platform built by Wall Street quant trading veterans, has announced the listing of the NIOX Token (NIOX) under the pair USDT/NIOX on May 5 at 1:00 p.m. UTC. The NIOX Foundation and the Autonio trading platform...
Kenyan Capital Markets Regulator Wants Better Coordination With Other Bodies When Testing Crypto Assets
7.5.2021
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) says the country needs a more encompassing approach that enables it to leverage other regulators’ expertise when testing crypto assets. Kenyan Crypto Interest Also, the Kenyan body, which favours a joint financial sector regulatory sandbox, says...
Price analysis 5/7: BTC, ETH, BNB, DOGE, XRP, ADA, DOT, BCH, LTC, UNI
7.5.2021
Altcoins continue to rally higher and Bitcoin's repeat tests of the $58,000 level signal that bulls are building momentum
‘Once in a While You Get Shown the Light’— Jerry Garcia Art to be Auctioned as an NFT for $1 Million
7.5.2021
The now-deceased and former lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, will have a rare piece of his artwork sold as a non-fungible token (NFT) collectible asset. The NFT is a digital piece called “Gift” and is being sold by the Jerry Garcia Foundation, a nonprofit that...
Goldman Sachs launches limited BTC derivatives trading desk
7.5.2021
After years of anticipation, Goldman is finally offering institutional partners trading services
Unmasking the London Bitcoin Projectionist Covering City with BTC Slogans
7.5.2021
Source: Twitter/@DominicFrisby
A mysterious Bitcoin (BTC)-loving projectionist has been lighting up the London nights with fiat-bashing, BTC-themed slogans.
The projectionist’s activities have been chronicled by Dominic Frisby, a comedian and actor who rose to fame with a viral video about Brexit...
Crypto Derivatives Exchange FTX Starts Offering Lumber Futures Amidst Commodities Price Boom
7.5.2021
FTX, one of the largest derivatives exchanges, has started to offer lumber-based futures markets for its customers, given the recent interest in speculating on commodities prices. Lumber has been one of the key commodities that have skyrocketed in price during these last months, affecting...
BTC Is 'Speculative' Store of Value, 'A Lot' of Alts - Securities, Says SEC Chair + More News
7.5.2021
Gary Gensler. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube/Bloomberg Markets and Finance
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US Senator Elizabeth Warren Bashes Cryptocurrencies Citing Environmental Impact, Investor Protections
7.5.2021
US Senator Elizabeth Warren sees several issues with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. She said that “we need a good strong regulatory agency that can continue to update,” claiming that cryptocurrencies invite “investors to come in without the ordinary protections of...
Bitcoin’s upcoming Taproot upgrade and why it matters for the network
7.5.2021
The upcoming Taproot activation stands to potentially make the Bitcoin ecosystem more user-friendly as well as secure
National Payments Corporation of India Says It Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Through UPI
7.5.2021
India’s payments authority, the National Payments Corporation of India, has reportedly said that it will not ban cryptocurrency transactions. Banks are to make their own decision whether to allow crypto transactions. The National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI), has refused to...
MUNCH Project Reaches $1 Million Milestone in Charitable Donations
7.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. DeFi project Munch has raised over $1 million USD in two weeks, to aid community-chosen global causes in developing nations, through non-profit organization GiveWell. May 7th, 2021, London, UK — MUNCH is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) project which has raised over $1 million...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Move Higher, Altcoins Remain Attractive
7.5.2021
Bitcoin price remained stable above USD 55,000 and started an upward move. BTC broke the USD 56,500 resistance and it is currently (12:30 PM UTC) trading around this level. A close above USD 57,000 may possibly start a stronger increase.
Besides, most major altcoins are gaining pace. ETH tested...
Cardano breaks out vs. Bitcoin as ADA price discovery nears $2
7.5.2021
The current "alt season" has produced serious returns but remains subdued when viewed in BTC terms