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Nigerian Blockchain Educator Says Uncertain Regulations and Scams Slow Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
15.4.2021
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is widely regarded as one the biggest crypto markets in the world. Some in the crypto world believe Nigeria is one of the few countries better placed to see a greater acceptance of digital currencies. However, despite this optimism, the Nigerian crypto...
BENQI Closes $6M Round to Create Algorithmic Liquidity Market on Avalanche
14.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. BENQI, a liquidity market operating on the Avalanche network, has completed a private funding round. A total of $6 million was raised in a round led by Ascensive Assets. A number of leading investors on blockchain and the emerging Avalanche ecosystem also participated. These include...
Coinbase adds hidden message with political undertones to BTC blockchain on day of IPO
14.4.2021
Brian Armstrong previously said companies "with great intentions can sometimes end up creating division and unwelcoming environments internally" by getting involved in politics
Over $750 Million in Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex Hack Moved Today
14.4.2021
On Wednesday, after bitcoin prices touched a new all-time high, thousands of bitcoins from the August 2, 2016, Bitfinex hack were transferred to unknown wallets. The exact count of BTC moved from the hack is not entirely clear, but one blockchain parser shows that over 12,208 BTC from the 2016...
Latest TEAL Upgrade Introduced By Algorand for DApp Fans
14.4.2021
Working as a globally acclaimed blockchain firm curating tools for revolutionizing the decentralized industry, Algorand has announced the launch of an upgrade to TEAL, the Layer-1 Smarts Contract language of the portal. The latest development supports the firm’s aim of constant upgradation...
Pulse Network: Transforming the Healthcare Industry With Blockchain and AI Technologies
14.4.2021
The medical care sector is evolving rapidly, with new breakthroughs being delivered continually. This is enabled by the deliberate application of technology throughout the industry by medical practitioners, healthcare facilities, and other institutions. This dedication and willingness...
Dubai's economic department to roll out blockchain-based corporate KYC
14.4.2021
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development wants to accelerate the total adoption of UAE KYC — the national Know Your Customer standard running on blockchain technology
The Money Roundup: Making Cents of Blockchain Fundraising News
14.4.2021
From crypto trading to defi, the most exciting areas in blockchain fintech development and innovation are attracting serious investments from all industry corners. To introduce more tools and complementary services to the ecosystem, the recipients of these capital allocations are endeavoring...
Kenyan Athlete and Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge Gets $40K in ETH After Auctioning NFTs of ‘Key Moments’
14.4.2021
Kenyan athlete and world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge recently auctioned off his first set of NFTs for a total of 17.9837 ethereum tokens. The auction, which was conducted on the NFT marketplace Opensea, includes some of the key moments in Kipchoge’s career. According to a report, one...
Lockheed Martin adopts blockchain for supply chain management in Switzerland
13.4.2021
The defense contractor has secured access to SyncFab’s supplier intelligence platform to help manage OEMs in Switzerland
Moscow Stock Exchange, Russian Banks Co-Found Blockchain Operator
13.4.2021
Source: Adobe/Dmitri Kalvān
Russia is edging ever closer to realizing its dream of breaking through the barriers of international trade-limiting EU and American sanctions by developing new payments system infrastructure – with the aid of blockchain technology.
Per RBC, the Moscow Stock Exchange...
What is blocking the decentralized internet?
13.4.2021
Interoperability is one of the hottest phrases in the blockchain lexicon, but there are fears that many of the solutions out there merely serve as a sticking plaster
Linux Foundation launches blockchain-based platform for insurance
13.4.2021
The Linux Foundation and the American Association of Insurance Services are co-launching a blockchain-based platform to help the insurance industry
Copyright infringement and NFTs: How artists can protect themselves
13.4.2021
What are NFT platforms doing to protect their users against copyright infringement, and what steps can artists take to ensure their work isn’t repurposed without their consent?
Blockchain Platform, Origin Promotes NFT Creation and Sale
13.4.2021
Origin Protocol is a blockchain platform for building decentralized marketplaces. Origin enables the creation of truly peer-to-peer marketplaces on the Ethereum network and IPFS. Last August, Matthew Liu, cofounder of Origin, announced its partnership with Google Marketplace on a blog. Under this...
European Investment Bank reportedly to issue bonds with blockchain tech
13.4.2021
The EIB has reportedly hired banks like Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale to explore a digital bond, registered and settled via blockchain
Poker Prospers in Blockchain’s Promising Landscape
13.4.2021
Gambling may be no stranger to the blockchain, but poker’s appeal amongst players has only expanded further as poker sites embrace bitcoin and Covid-19 moves gameplay increasingly online. Famed Game Puts Spotlight on Varied Blockchain Use Cases Although online betting and gaming were already...
Enterprise blockchain solutions rally as businesses get hip to crypto
13.4.2021
XRP, Stellar and XinFin see tremendous growth as enterprise solutions that offer cross-border solutions and serve the unbanked gain traction
Euler.Tools, a Unique Platform to Explore and Discover Blockchain Tools
12.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Jorge de los Santos is the man behind Euler.Tools, a platform that wants to change how people analyze the blockchain industry by providing an all-encompassing view of crypto paired with an easy to use interface. Similar to the legendary mathematician and project’s namesake...
Blockchain and Booze: The future of DeFi on Ethereum is now
12.4.2021
While the world waits for Ethereum 2.0, trailblazing developers are taking matters into their own hands with innovative solutions