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MENA Future of Fintech 2021 will be Held Virtually on 9–10 February, 2021
9.2.2021
Middle East and North Africa has consistently seen a surge in the use of FinTech and related technologies during the COVID-19 global pandemic. There has been a rise in the use of contactless payments, and other forms of digital banking channels. The faster adoption of FinTech has exceeded...
Forum Blockchain Life 2021 will be Held at Moscow on 21–22 April, 2021
9.2.2021
Sixth biggest offline event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining – Blockchain Life 2021 – takes place on April 21-22 in Moscow Every year the event gathers 4000 participants at the innovative venue Music Media Dome. For more information: https://blockchain-life.com/europe/ru/...
Bitcoin for Corporations- Michael Saylor Expects an ‘Avalanche’ of Firms to Own Bitcoin
4.2.2021
This week the firm Microstrategy held an event called “Bitcoin for Corporations” which looks at concepts like macro strategy, corporate playbooks, and legal considerations toward bitcoin. Prior to the event, Microstrategy CEO and bitcoin bull, Michael Saylor, said “professionals...
Mark Cuban Tells Stock Traders That BTC Hodlers ‘Are a Great Example to Follow’
4.2.2021
Billionaire and crypto-asset supporter, Mark Cuban has identified bitcoin hodlers’ endurance as a model that stock investors can follow. According to the billionaire, after acquiring the asset at high prices back in 2017, the hodlers “held on because they believed in the asset.”...
Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges drops to a multi-year low, here’s why
3.2.2021
Lucrative DeFi investing opportunities and increasing participation from institutional investors are driving the amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges to new lows
Bitcoin held by public companies has surged 400% in 12 months to $3.6 billion
27.1.2021
Public companies hold more than $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin, technology research Kevin Rooke found
Mt Gox Creditors Asked to Approve a Settlement Proposal Drafted by Coinlab
16.1.2021
On January 15, the public was made aware of a deal between the firm Coinlab Inc., the Mt Gox bankruptcy trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, alongside MGIFLP, a subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group. According to the proposal, Mt Gox creditors will be able to claim as much as 90% of the bitcoin held...
The Definitive Breakdown of All Bitcoin FUD, With Dan Held
14.1.2021
From “backed by nothing” to “China mining control,” a complete look at the best response to every category of bitcoin FUD out there
IFEX International Financial Virtual Expo to Be Held on February 10–11
12.1.2021
AFAQ Group, MENA region’s renowned exhibitions organizer, has announced the launch of the International Financial Virtual Expo—IFEX, February 10–11, 2021. The event will bring together leading brands in the online trading, fintech, banking, digital assets, blockchain, and payments sphere,...
6th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group Will be Held on February 9, in Dubai
6.1.2021
The 6th edition of the world-renowned flagship Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group is taking place on February 9th and 10th, 2021, in Dubai. The conference boasts an amazing line up of speakers including keynote addresses by his excellency Dr. Obaid Al Zaabi, Dr. Obaid has an account CEO...
The US Dollar’s Share of Global Reserve Currencies Drops as Japanese Yen’s Share Increases
5.1.2021
The U.S. dollar’s dominant position as the reserve currency of choice may be in peril, as its share of global currencies held in reserves continues to decline. International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows, the dollar’s share of reserves dropped from 66% in Q3 of 2014 to just above...
The Bitcoin Treasuries List Exceeds $30 Billion – 29 Companies Hold BTC Reserves
29.12.2020
More than 1.1 million bitcoin or over $30 billion worth of the crypto asset is held by a myriad of companies, according to the web portal bitcointreasuries.org. The massive stash of bitcoin reserves held by well known companies started swelling after the billion-dollar firm Microstrategy purchased...
US Regulator Sues Crypto Hedge Fund Founder — $25 Million in Digital Assets to Be Frozen
26.12.2020
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against a cryptocurrency hedge fund founder for fraud. The regulator is seeking an emergency order freezing $25 million in digital assets held by a crypto hedge fund he controls. Crypto Hedge Fund Founder Sued in the US The U.S....
First Mover: Why Mohamed El-Erian Might Have Held Bitcoin at $19K
7.12.2020
This year's rapid price gains are unnerving some investors, but NYDIG's Greg Cipolaro argues that bitcoin's growing network could justify $52K in five years
Canadian Public Company Dumps Ethereum and Monero for Bitcoin
30.11.2020
A Canadian publicly held company has liquidated all of its ethereum and monero holdings and put all of the proceeds into bitcoin. The company is led by a well-known poker player and former member of the European Parliament. Cypherpunk Dumps Monero and Ethereum for Bitcoin Cypherpunk Holdings,...
Crypto Retirement: US Investment Firm Launches Employer-Sponsored Bitcoin 401(k) Plan
23.11.2020
The U.S.-based company Digital Asset Investment Management (Daim) has announced the launch of a company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan that allocates up to 10% in bitcoin. The plan is an ERISA compliant employer-sponsored 401(k) and assets are held in institutional-grade cold storage...
Silk Road Bitcoin Seizure: Analytics Firm Claims Tokens Worth Millions Still Outstanding
22.11.2020
Analytics firm Coinfirm says the US Department of Justice (DOJ)’s seizure of digital assets associated with the now-defunct Silk Road left behind tokens worth millions of dollars. According to Coinfirm, there are still valuable balances held on forked addresses originating from that wallet....
Grayscale Surpasses $10 Billion in Crypto Under Management With Over 500,000 BTC in Bitcoin Trust
18.11.2020
Grayscale Investments has surpassed $10 billion in cryptocurrency assets under management. About $8.85 billion are held in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which now holds more than 500,000 bitcoins. Over $10 Billion Under Management Grayscale Investments announced Tuesday that it has surpassed a major...
Big Tech Execs and Bitcoin: Skype Cofounder Keeps Personal Wealth in Crypto, Intercom Chairman ‘Firmly Jumps on the Bitcoin Wagon’
16.11.2020
This week two well known tech executives revealed they have been dabbling in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In a recent interview, Skype cofounder Jaan Tallinn detailed that he held bitcoin and ethereum in his personal finances, while the Intercom cofounder Eoghan McCabe tweeted on Sunday that...
The DAO Consensus Community Meetup Will Be Held on November 13, 2020
11.11.2020
THE KEY DEFI TRENDS by DAO Consensus This is a live event with online broadcast for 3.5 hours in Moscow, where industry leaders will talk about the secrets of effective mining, discuss the prospects of NFT as a new class of virtual assets, and talk about the opportunities of DAO. There will...