Search
HedgeUp (HDUP) makes a strong showing as Filecoin (FIL) struggles
17.1.2023
Nearly 100 new cryptocurrency firms are birthed each day but not all manage to thrive. So far, there are more than 10000 active crypto firms, but only 80 firms have a market capitalization of more than $1 Billion. HedgeUp is one new addition to this renowned list of crypto companies. The firm...
Defi Lending Sector Experiences Major Shake-Up: 71% of Total Value Locked Evaporates in 12 Months
17.1.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) has continued to remain deeply ingrained in the cryptocurrency economy as the ecosystem provides users with a non-custodial way to exchange digital assets, lend cryptocurrencies, issue stablecoins, and ways to profit from arbitrage. In the lending sector of defi, a...
2023’s Crypto Gainers: Decentraland’s MANA Token Outperforms Bitcoin With 88% Increase in One Week
17.1.2023
The cryptocurrency economy is doing well during the third week of the new year, compared to the end of 2022. It is currently valued at $993.17 billion, as many digital assets have seen double-digit gains during the last two weeks. While some of the top ten cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin...
Shiba Inu Price Strengthening on Upcoming Shibarium Layer 2 Beta Launch
17.1.2023
Meme crypto Shiba Inu's price rallied more than most coins in the top 20 over the past week as the team announced that its Layer 2 network, Shibarium, is set to enter beta launch soon. The developers of the project insist that Shibarium has not been designed as a tool to manipulate the Shiba...
Spanish Airline Vueling to Accept Cryptocurrency as Means of Payment
17.1.2023
Vueling, a low-cost Spanish airline, has announced it is exploring the functionality of blockchain and NFT (non-fungible token) technology to accept cryptocurrency as a means of payment for its services. The company enlisted the aid of Criptan, a registered Spanish cryptocurrency exchange, and aims...
Cryptosat and DoraHacks Conduct Successful ZK Proof Trial Aboard ISS
17.1.2023
The phrase “to the moon” is prevalent in cryptocurrency circles. Cryptosat and DoraHacks take that principle to the heart following their experiment at the International Space Station (ISS). Both parties ran a cryptographic trusted setup for zero-knowledge proofs in space. Trusted...
SEC of Thailand issues crypto custody provider rules
17.1.2023
The Thai securities regulator now requires crypto custodians to have a contingency plan in case of occurrence of any unforeseen events
Crypto.com signs agreement with Climeworks & strengthens sustainability journey
17.1.2023
Crypto.com, as part of its plans, has taken the initiative of signing an eight-year contract with Climeworks to fulfill its commitment to the nullification of its direct carbon emissions. Crypto.com, as an entity, happens to be the undisputed leader of industries related to regulatory compliances...
The crypto market’s next big thing: TRON (TRX), Polygon (MATIC), and Orbeon Protocol (ORBN)
17.1.2023
Are you looking for the next big thing in the crypto market? Look no further than TRON, Polygon, and Orbeon Protocol. These coins are shocking the industry and are worth keeping an eye on. One coin in particular, Orbeon Protocol, is making a big impact by transforming the venture capital...
Tanzanian Central Bank Adopts ‘Phased and Risk-Based Approach to Adoption of CBDC’
17.1.2023
After months of research, the Tanzanian central bank announced recently that it had chosen a more cautious and risk-based approach towards the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). During the research phase, the central bank said it paid particular attention “to risks...
Georgia Prepares to Launch Digital Lari Pilot in First Half of 2023
17.1.2023
The central bank of Georgia intends to publish a document detailing the concept of a national digital currency in the coming months. Other participating parties will use it to finalize their proposals for the pilot which the monetary authority plans to initiate in the first half of the year....
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Cyprus Take Down Crypto Scam Network
17.1.2023
Authorities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Cyprus have taken down a cryptocurrency scam network in collaboration with Europol. “The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims to websites covertly operated by the criminals, which offered seemingly exceptional investment...
Opinion: The Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol will end ecosystem maximalism
17.1.2023
IBC is going to allow assets to move between blockchains without the high level of risk inherent to bridging
Opinion: 2023 is a BUIDL year for crypto gaming
16.1.2023
In 2023, GameFi developers should focus on building out quality more than quantity
How crypto tokens (not Bitcoin) will outperform stocks in 2023, Arca’s CIO explains
16.1.2023
Some crypto tokens will perform better than stocks in 2023 as they become less sensitive to macroeconomic factors, according to CIO at Arca Jeff Dorman
Biggest Movers: SOL, SHIB Remain Near Multi-Month Highs, Despite Market Consolidation
16.1.2023
Solana started the week trading near a two-month high, as momentum remained marginally bullish, despite market consolidation. The global cryptocurrency market cap is currently trading 0.98% higher as of writing. Shiba inu also traded close to recent highs, despite declines on Monday. Solana (SOL)...
3AC, Coinflex founders collaborating to raise $25M for new claims trading exchange
16.1.2023
According to the project's pitch deck, the company intends to launch as soon as possible, and estimates the claims market to be worth around $20 billion
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate Following Recent Highs
16.1.2023
Bitcoin consolidated on Jan. 16, as U.S. markets closed in celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday celebration. Traders have seemingly moved to secure recent gains, after the world’s largest cryptocurrency rose above $21,000 for the first time since November. Ethereum also...
Bradesco, One of Brazil’s Largest Banks, Launches Tokenized Credit Notes in Blockchain Pilot
16.1.2023
Bradesco, one of the largest banks in Brazil and the third biggest in all of Latam, has entered the cryptocurrency world by issuing its first tokenized credit notes. The operation, carried out in partnership with Bolsa OTC, tokenized almost $2 million in bank credit notes, which were also...
Fasttoken, Official Crypto of Fastex, to Launch to the Public on January 18
16.1.2023
Developed by technology giant SoftConstruct, Fasttoken (FTN) is the official cryptocurrency in the Fastex ecosystem and the native token of the Fastex Chain. Aside from passing two audits by independent third-party auditors, Fastex is a regulated virtual currency exchange and virtual currency...