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Otis Launches NFT Auction Platform That Transforms Real-World Items Into Digital Collectibles
15.12.2021
As both fractional and traditional non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have seen exponential growth this year, the firm Otis has announced the launch of a marketplace called Otis House. The platform is a new NFT project that turns physical items into NFTs, and the tokens can be traded at any time for...
Cointelegraph Editor-in-Chief Kristina Cornèr talks digital currencies with Mastercard at Global Impact Week
15.12.2021
Mastercard is taking a slow but steady approach to bridging the realm of fiat and cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin 'Should Hold' USD 40K, Says Novogratz. If Not - It's a ‘Buying Opportunity,’ Argues Kraken CEO
15.12.2021
A bitcoin (BTC) price of under USD 40,000 would be a “buying opportunity,” and the US dollar is “going to zero,” Jesse Powell, CEO of crypto exchange Kraken said in a new interview. Meanwhile, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the market is in a “healthy” correction, and that a BTC price...
KKR leads $350M raise for crypto custody bank Anchorage Digital
15.12.2021
The raise marks the first time investment giant KKR directly invested in a cryptocurrency firm
Dvision Network’s Boburjon Muydinov Talks Metaverse, Investing in Digital Real Estate, NFTs and More
15.12.2021
Dvision Network is a blockchain-based metaverse, which powers the robust and diversified NFT marketplace within its augmented reality. Dvision is based on three primary platform features, which are known as NFT Market, Meta-Space, and Meta-City. The users can utilize LANDs (Meta-Space) in...
Binance partners with Indonesian telco to develop new crypto exchange
15.12.2021
Binance has partnered with state-owned PT Telkom Indonesia to establish a digital asset exchange in the country
SEBA Bank launches regulated gold token to enable digital ownership of physical gold
15.12.2021
"Gold plays a major role in the capital markets. With a market cap of over $11 trillion, it offers investors a reliable hedge against inflation and a store of value irrespective of economic turbulence," says SEBA Bank CEO Guido Buehler
Bank of Russia Wants to Ban Mutual Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrency
15.12.2021
Russia’s central bank intends to prohibit mutual funds from acquiring crypto assets or related financial instruments. The proposal, which is in line with its hard line stance on decentralized digital money, comes after the regulator urged stock exchanges to avoid trading securities tied...
Nike Acquires NFT Startup RTFKT Studios in Order to ‘Deliver Next-Generation Collectibles’
14.12.2021
Nike, the American multinational footwear and sports apparel company has announced the acquisition of a startup called RTFKT Studios, a firm that leverages non-fungible token (NFT) assets, blockchain authentication, and augmented reality. Nike says the acquisition will allow the company “to...
Multicoin Capital Exec Says There ‘May Not Be a Crypto Bear Market at All,’ Claims ‘Bitcoin Will Get Flipped’
14.12.2021
While the crypto economy has tumbled in value during the last two weeks, the managing partner at Multicoin Capital, Kyle Samani, recently shared his views on why he thinks the “next bear market will not be like the last one.” In fact, Samani remarks that there may not even...
Binance Shutting Down Crypto Exchange Services in Singapore
14.12.2021
Crypto exchange Binance is winding down its exchange operation in Singapore after the company decided to withdraw its application with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate a digital asset exchange in the country. “Buying and selling of crypto from existing assets of users...
Nike Inc. Aquires RTFKT for Digital Transformation
14.12.2021
NIKE, Inc. announced today that it has acquired RTFKT, a prominent brand that uses innovation for creating next-generation collectibles combining culture with gaming. This purchase accelerates the digital transformation of Nike allowing serving creators and athletes at the nexus of sport, gaming...
IOST Partners With Unic’s Institute for the Future to Empower Women in Blockchain
14.12.2021
PRESS RELEASE. The partnership aims to support, promote, and inspire female leads in the blockchain space, offering annual endowed studentships to the University of Nicosia’s leading MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency. NICOSIA, CYPRUS— December 2021. The Institute For the Future...
Switzerland’s Largest Online Bank Swissquote to Launch Its Own Crypto Exchange
14.12.2021
Switzerland’s largest online bank, Swissquote, is reportedly launching its own cryptocurrency trading platform. The company sees high demand for cryptocurrency trading. “Our compliance and customer service teams were almost overrun by the crypto rush.” Switzerland’s...
5 Crypto Exchanges Custody 1.6 Million Bitcoin or Close to 8% of the Capped Supply
13.12.2021
As of December 12, around 90% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist is in circulation today, and the top five exchanges hold 1.6 million bitcoin. The bitcoin holdings on Coinbase, Binance, Huobi, Kraken, and Okex combined represent 7.96% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap. The bitcoin held...
Nigerian Experts: CBDC Still Unattractive to Users Despite Claim of ‘Excellent’ Adoption Rate
13.12.2021
Nigerian blockchain and cryptocurrency experts have suggested that many prospective users will only consider adopting the e-naira once the central bank has done enough to make the CBDC (central bank digital currency) an attractive option to use. E-Naira Still Unattractive to Users Some Nigerian...
Bank of Russia to ban mutual funds from investing in Bitcoin
13.12.2021
Mutual funds in Russia will not be allowed to provide crypto exposure to qualified or unqualified investors
Myanmar shadow government declares stablecoin USDT an official currency
13.12.2021
The NUG finance minister said Tether use would enhance trade speed and payment efficiency
UK Intelligence Chief Raises Concerns About Use of Digital Renminbi to Control Global Transactions
13.12.2021
The chief of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), one of the big three intelligence agencies in the U.K., has raised concerns regarding China and its digital renminbi. Sir Jeremy Fleming stated that the already existent Chinese CBDC could be used to collect information from users...
Gamesta CEO Spencer Tarring Talks About GameFi, Metaverse and How the Guild Fits in the Grand Plan
13.12.2021
Gamesta is the smart contract-based guild enabling investors to connect and empower thousands of underprivileged players throughout the world. Gamesta Guild believes the value of any game is created by the network of players playing it. Each player, regardless of their wealth or means, represents...