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Shenzhen-listed ICT Company Plans to Invest $155 Million in Microbt Bitcoin Mining Hardware
20.3.2021
A Shenzhen-listed information and communications technology (ICT) company ZJBC has plans to invest in the bitcoin mining sector according to a recent announcement. ZJBC says that it aims to spend up to $155 million on Microbt manufactured ASIC mining rigs. Chinese ICT Firm ZJBC to Invest $155...
DeFi Sector May Face Threat from New EU Crypto Regulations – Survey
11.3.2021
European crypto and blockchain players are worried that incoming regulatory frameworks could usher in “excessive requirements” that could “pose significant challenges for crypto-based projects,” particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, with “irreconcilable” obstacles, a survey...
Sands of change: UAE enables private sector to adopt blockchain tech
8.3.2021
The UAE has been proactive in integrating blockchain into the existing governance ecosystem, and the private sector benefits from the spillover effect
Arca to Join the Bitcoin Trust Race Competing Against Numerous Crypto Fund Rivals
27.2.2021
Another firm is joining the bitcoin trust sector, as the California fund manager Arca has filed a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Arca Accredited Investor Bitcoin Trust. The trust will compete with a number of competitors including Grayscale’s...
CyberFi – An Intelligent Trading and Automation Platform for DeFi
22.2.2021
While the decentralized finance (DeFi) space is not new, it has experienced massive growth to surpass $37 billion. Consequently, the sector attracted a lot of attention, which, in turn, led to the unearthing of multiple deficiencies that the industry has. As a result, many projects have been...
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits 180 Exahash, Mining Difficulty Climbs Higher, Pools Jump by 35%
22.2.2021
The price of bitcoin has climbed to phenomenal heights during the last few weeks and this has fueled the crypto asset’s mining sector a great deal. Despite the fact that the Bitcoin network’s mining difficulty has never been higher at 21.72 trillion, the hashrate has climbed to...
South African Regulator Warns Crypto Investors to ‘Be Prepared to Lose All’ Following Collapse of Bitcoin Trading Company MTI
5.2.2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued what it terms crypto health warning after receiving many complaints from South African victims of crypto scams. In the warning, the FSCA reminds prospective investors that crypto-related investments are currently not regulated. Therefore...
DeFi sector growth pushes Reserve Rights, 0x and Kyber Network higher
28.1.2021
New features that address high gas fees and interoperability between DeFi platforms could draw investors' attention to Reserve Rights, 0x, and Kyber Network in the next few weeks
‘Over-Regulation’ May Scupper South Korea’s Fledgling Crypto Sector
22.1.2021
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Critics have accused Seoul of “over-regulation,” claiming that a new South Korean crypto law – which will promulgate in a matter of weeks – could marginalize the industry.
Per a report from EBN, voices of concern are growing louder within the crypto sector, with some...
US Fed: CBDC a ‘very high priority’ to combat bad private sector money
15.1.2021
The United States Federal Reserve needs its own digital currency to protect against a possible overnight proliferation of stablecoin technology, says Fed chairman Jerome Powell
3 key reasons why the DeFi sector is booming again
13.1.2021
Mergers between sector leaders, rising TVL, and traders looking for fast returns are the primary factors behind the current DeFi boom
Bakkt Predicting Sky-high Growth for ‘USD 3 Trillion’ Crypto Sector
12.1.2021
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Bakkt, the US-based crypto platform, owned by the Intercontinental Exchange Inc., is forecasting high rates of growth in the crypto industry over the next few years, as well as growth in associated industries, factors that may have influenced its...
Crypto M&A Growth Shows How Fast Sector Is Maturing
12.1.2021
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A new report has concluded that increased M&A activity this year could prove just how quickly the crypto industry has matured – and how rapidly mainstream companies are becoming infatuated with this fledgling business sector.
These were the findings of a review...
Emerging DeFi Platform YFDAI Finance Launches SafeSwap and Launchpad, More Products to Follow
11.1.2021
PRESS RELEASE. YFDAI Finance, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) project has recently announced the launch of two prominent products as it works towards strengthening its position in the sector. These products include SafeSwap – a DEX (decentralized exchange) platform for the YFDAI...
THORChain (RUNE) rallies 35% as the entire DeFi sector turns bullish
10.1.2021
Successful cross-chain integrations, a thriving community and renewed interest in DeFi projects back THORChain’s current rally
Expert: Defi Could Be a Common Term in the Financial Industry in 2021
26.12.2020
The founder of defi-related fintech Yield believes 2021 will be the year that decentralized finance (defi) becomes a “common term” in the financial industry, as the sector is now taking it seriously and building R&D labs. The Financial Industry Is Now Taking Defi Seriously, Says...
Was 2020 a ‘DeFi year,’ and what is expected from the sector in 2021? Experts answer
23.12.2020
Experts in blockchain technology and the crypto space take on the question: What impact has DeFi had in 2020, and what can we expect in 2021?
South African Regulator’s Probe Into Mirror Trading International Unearths Previously Undeclared Losses and Missing Bitcoins
19.12.2020
South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has filed criminal charges with local law enforcement against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the alleged online bitcoin trading scam. The regulator says its decision to press charges follows an investigation into...
Major Latin American University Launches Specialization Featuring Crypto-Related Topics
18.12.2020
One of the biggest and most laureate universities in Latin America approved the launch of a Financial Engineering specialization course, whose modules cover crypto and blockchain-related subjects, marking it a historic landmark across the region’s educational sector. Mexico’s Biggest...
Crypto banks are the sector’s game-changers
17.12.2020
Crypto banks offer an integrated solution that is connected to the traditional financial world — which, most importantly, is compliant with regulations