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Tim Draper-backed crypto derivatives exchange raises $18M
28.4.2021
Globe Derivative Exchange prepares to launch its platform next month by raising $18 million for a token sale
Roger Ver’s next life: Cryonics meets crypto
28.4.2021
SBI doubled crypto business profits in past fiscal year
28.4.2021
SBI’s total pre-tax profit from its crypto business surged above $174 million in the past fiscal year
Web browser Opera integrates .crypto domain names for users on any device
28.4.2021
Opera is fully integrating .crypto domain names provided by Unstoppable Domains for browsing on any platform, be it iOS, Android or a Linux, Mac or Windows desktop
Former gov't official blames crypto mining for energy crisis in Kyrgyzstan
28.4.2021
As the Kyrgyz government discusses raising electricity tariffs again, a former official says that crypto mining is a significant driver of the ongoing energy crisis
South Koreans File Online Petitions Seeking to Remove a Chief Regulator After Harsh Crypto Comments
28.4.2021
As the South Korean government keeps strengthening the harsh rhetoric against cryptocurrencies, citizens have become increasingly angry due to the recent words from regulatory authorities. Over the weekend, petitions started to appear on the web, seeking the removal of the head of...
5 Ways Visa Wants to Work with Crypto and CBDCs
28.4.2021
The Visa CEO Al Kelly has outlined five different opportunities his company sees for payments firms in the “crypto and bitcoin (BTC)” space – as well as the world of stablecoins and central bank-issued tokens.
In a Q2 2021 results earnings call, Kelly once again reaffirmed his and Visa’s position...
Nigerian Regulator Issues ‘Extreme Caution’ Crypto Investments Warning
28.4.2021
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has become the latest body to warn of risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. In a public warning, the law enforcement agency argues that investing in cryptos “is a high-risk activity as the terrain is largely...
100 fascinating facts about crypto’s last 100 days
28.4.2021
A $100 investment into DOGE 100 days ago would now be worth $2,742, while the same investment into BTC would be worth $130 today. Ethereum’s hash-rate has increased at 4.5 times BTC's this year
21% of Muscovites think crypto and digital currencies will replace fiat in ten years
28.4.2021
According to a recent poll, 14% of Russians think crypto will replace fiat in 10 years, while 39% think it's impossible to give up cash
Goldman Sachs identifies 19 crypto stocks that massively outperformed the S&P 500
28.4.2021
Companies that have made big Bitcoin investments have performed 3X better on average
South Korean Regulators Tell their Staff: ‘Stay Away from Crypto’
28.4.2021
A number of South Korean civil servants could be barred from making crypto investments, with a ban on token-related activities for those who work for financial regulatory bodies.
In a report from the TV network SBS, a journalist stated that employees of the top financial regulators, the Financial...
Time Magazine names two crypto firms in Top 100 'most influential companies' list
28.4.2021
Digital Currency Group and Coinbase have made Time Magazine’s 2021 top 100 most influential companies list
Paypal CEO Says Demand for Cryptocurrencies Is ‘Multiple-Fold’ of Initial Expectations
28.4.2021
The CEO of payments giant Paypal, Dan Schulman, has revealed that the demand for cryptocurrencies has been “multiple-fold” of his company’s initial expectations. Paypal’s Venmo recently began rolling out cryptocurrency features to enable Venmo users to buy, sell and hold...
Major Venezuelan Aviation Academy Enables Bitcoin Payments as Crypto Adoption Keeps Rising in the Country
28.4.2021
A leading Venezuelan aviation academy announced its inception into cryptocurrency adoption after enabling bitcoin payments. Caracas Air is now accepting crypto payments for those who want to take any of their courses. Academy Started Its Operations in 2015 According to the announcement made by...
Mastercard Launching Crypto Rewards Credit Card With Real-Time Bitcoin Rewards
27.4.2021
Mastercard is launching a new cryptocurrency rewards credit card featuring real-time rewards in partnership with crypto exchange Gemini. Cardholders will earn up to 3% back in real-time in bitcoin or a number of supported cryptocurrencies. Payments giant Mastercard is launching a new crypto rewards...
Binance crypto exchange to launch its own NFT platform
27.4.2021
Launching in June, Binance’s new NFT platform and marketplace will share the same account system as Binance.com
Mastercard and Gemini to Give 'Real-Time' Crypto Rewards
27.4.2021
US-based crypto exchange Gemini has partnered with payments giant Mastercard and digital lender / credit card issuer WebBank to launch a new crypto rewards credit card and "real-time" rewards platform in a matter of months.
Set for launch this summer, as the press release stated,...
Market Update: Bitcoin Bulls Bounce Back, Dogecoin Slumps, XRP Jumps 18%
27.4.2021
Digital currency markets have been regaining some of the losses felt last week as the entire crypto-economy has jumped back over the $2 trillion valuation mark. Bitcoin has risen above the $55k zone, while other digital assets have seen more precipitous gains. Out of the top ten leading crypto...
What’s holding crypto social networks back from greatness?
27.4.2021
The crypto sector has an irresistible opportunity to be at the forefront of the next big social network — but there are a few issues that need to be ironed out first