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Biggest Movers: ADA Price Climbs for Ninth Consecutive Day
15.4.2023
Cardano rose to a fresh multi-month high on Saturday, as the token surged for a ninth consecutive session. The price is now up by over 15% in that time, cementing its place as the world’s seventh-largest cryptocurrency. Avalanche is also trading higher, hitting a two-month high in...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $2,100 to Start the Weekend
15.4.2023
Ethereum remained above $2,100 to start the weekend, despite crypto markets moving into consolidation. Following this week’s gains, traders have seemingly started to secure gains, with the global market cap down by 0.52% as of writing this. Bitcoin has fallen below yesterday’s peak...
Chia Network Files for IPO With the SEC, Eyes Public Listing
15.4.2023
On Friday, Chia Network Inc. announced that it had submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting an initial public offering (IPO). The blockchain network company, founded by Bittorrent creator Bram Cohen, will initiate the...
Zebedee Partnership With Bitnob Sees African Gamers Rewarded With BTC
15.4.2023
African users of the bitcoin gaming and payments app Zebedee will now be rewarded in the form of satoshis when they play games or when they listen to podcasts. In addition to being able to convert their rewards into local currencies, African users of the Zebedee app can use it to make cross-border...
Brazil and China Deepen Trade Integration to Move Away From US Dollar, as First Yuan-Based Settlement Is Processed
15.4.2023
Brazil and China have reached a milestone in their economic integration, as the first bilateral settlement in Chinese yuan was completed ahead of the visit of President Luis Inacio “Lula” da Silva to China. The settlement, which was processed by the Industrial and Commercial Bank...
Nigerian Crypto and Web3 Startup Lazerpay Shuts Down After Failing to ‘Close a Successful Funding Round’
15.4.2023
The Nigerian crypto and Web3 startup Lazerpay announced on April 13 that it will cease operations. Co-founder and CEO Njoku Emmanuel said the decision to cease operations was made after Lazerpay failed to successfully close a funding round. The CEO also said he is ready to listen to offers from...
Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank Offers Crypto Conversion Services
15.4.2023
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual-only lender, intends to expand its business into the region’s growing digital assets sector. The banking platform will offer crypto-to-fiat conversions and account services as the Chinese financial center is seeking to embrace the industry. ZA Bank to Provide...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan: ‘Being an Ally Does Not Mean Being a Vassal’
15.4.2023
French president Emmanuel Macron has decided to double down on his strategic autonomy policy thesis, declaring that Europe should not be forced to side with Beijing or Washington on Taiwan. Macron declared that being a U.S. ally ‘does not mean being a vassal’ in a state visit...
Solana’s Crypto and Web3 Smartphone ‘Saga’ Available to the General Public on May 8
14.4.2023
Solana’s cryptocurrency and Web3 smartphone, Saga, will be available for purchase on Monday, May 8, 2023. Crafted by OSOM, the Android smartphone is designed specifically for Web3 applications and enables users to self-custody crypto assets using its Seed Vault feature. Solana Smartphone Saga...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for April: BTC Hits $31,000, What Next?
14.4.2023
At the halfway point of April, bitcoin has risen beyond the $31,000 point for the first time in ten months. This rise in bullish sentiment comes as global inflation continues to fall, with many expecting central banks to soon pivot from current policies of monetary tightening. Current Market Status...
C6 Bank’s Climate Tool to Track CO2 Emissions From Customer Transactions Prompts Debate on Future of Banking
14.4.2023
On April 13, a C6 Bank customer in Brazil shared screenshots of his online bank account, revealing that the financial institution was tracking CO2 emissions from his purchases and urging him to compensate monetarily. C6 Bank states that the new tool aims to inspire Brazilians to adopt more...
Tron Founder Justin Sun, Soulja Boy, and Austin Mahone Summoned by SEC in Crypto Asset Case
14.4.2023
Court documents reveal that Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, has been sent a summons from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the civil complaint filed against him last month. Youtuber Austin Mahone and rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, have also...
Crypto Exchange Bitrue Suffers $23 Million Hack
14.4.2023
Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitrue has lost millions of U.S. dollars’ worth of ether and other coins in a hack. The trading platform suspended withdrawals until early next week to conduct additional security checks and promised to compensate the affected users. Bitrue Exchange Loses...
Biggest Movers: ADA Surges to 7-Month High, as XRP Extends Recent Gains
14.4.2023
Cardano rose to its highest level in seven-months on April 14, as cryptocurrency markets remained bullish. The global crypto market cap rose by as much as 2.25% on Friday, with bitcoin moving above $31,000. Xrp was another notable gainer, as the token hit a two-week high. Cardano (ADA) Cardano...
Stablecoins Cannot Function as Money Because They Have No ‘Assured Value’ — Bank of England Governor
14.4.2023
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has asserted that stablecoins “will need to have the characteristics of, and be regulated as, inside money” before they function as money. Bailey also described crypto as a “highly speculative investment” with no intrinsic...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $31,000, as ETH Hits 11-Month High
14.4.2023
Bitcoin moved towards the $31,000 mark on Friday, ahead of upcoming retail sales data from the United States. Sales are expected to remain flat, whilst overall consumer sentiment is forecasted to rise to 62.7, from a reading of 62.0. Ethereum extended recent gains, hitting an eleven-month high...
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14.4.2023
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Twitter Users to Trade Crypto Through Etoro
14.4.2023
Social trading company Etoro has partnered with Twitter to will allow users of the microblogging platform to invest in cryptocurrencies and other assets. The move is viewed as a step towards turning the social media into a “super app,” a mission under Musk, providing financial and a range of other...
Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions
14.4.2023
Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, the so-called weaponization of its ubiquitous...
Winner of Canadian Lottery Jackpot Says Impostors Using His Name to Steal Bitcoins
14.4.2023
The winner of the Canadian lottery, Scott Gurney, has confirmed that scammers impersonating him on Facebook have conned unsuspecting victims of their bitcoins. To counter the scammers, Gurney said he has stopped accepting or sending friend requests on the social networking platform. ‘Too Good...