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Texas crypto users will soon be able to buy and sell tokens at major supermarket chain
18.6.2021
The state is already becoming known for attracting miners and attempting to pass pro-crypto legislation, with Governor Greg Abbott saying he was a "crypto law proposal supporter."
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Major Altcoins Extend Losses
18.6.2021
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from well above USD 39,000. BTC broke the USD 38,500 support and it even declined below USD 38,000. It is currently (04:48 UTC) showing bearish signs, with a major resistance near USD 38,500.
Besides, most major altcoins also look bearish. ETH broke the...
Decentralized Gaming Platform DeFi11 Eyes Expansion After $3.5M Raise
17.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. DeFi11, a decentralized gaming ecosystem, is introducing major changes to both revamp the platform and make it fairer to users as part of an expansion fuelled by recent funding. 17th June 2021, New Delhi, India – Fantasy sports have gained massive popularity in recent years....
DAO1 Hackthon Targets African Blockchain Devs
17.6.2021
As part of an initiative that seeks to build the crypto and blockchain space talent base, the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO1), a community-led protocol, will be holding a major collaborative computer programming or a hackathon. Organizers are hoping this event will help to create...
Bitwise secures $70M in Series B funding from major Wall Street investors
16.6.2021
Bitwise has attracted significant investment from major American institutional investors to the tune of $70 million
Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on Nasdaq
11.6.2021
Major North American bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Mining has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HUT. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Hut 8 Mining Corp. announced Thursday that its common shares have been approved to list on the Nasdaq Global...
Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Explore Entering Indian Crypto Market
10.6.2021
Several major global cryptocurrency exchanges are reportedly exploring ways to enter the Indian crypto market. “The Indian market is huge and it is only starting to grow, if there was more policy certainty by now Indian consumers would have been spoilt for choice in terms of exchanges because...
New Major Players Enter Crypto Market, China Hides Binance, OKEx & Huobi + More News
9.6.2021
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Interactive Brokers Group plans to begin offering crypto trading through its brokerage by the end of the summer, Reuters...
Major US trading platform Interactive Brokers to offer cryptocurrency trading
9.6.2021
Interactive Brokers wants to offer as yet unnamed cryptocurrencies to its traders
Infosys Chairman Advocates Regulation of Crypto Assets as Commodities in India
7.6.2021
The chairman of major Indian company Infosys says that crypto should be regulated as an asset, like a commodity. He believes that crypto investors will significantly contribute to India’s economy. Infosys Chairman Wants Crypto Regulated as an Asset Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani says...
‘Blogger by Day, Trader by Night,’ Binance Runs Advertising Campaign in Major Ukrainian Cities
6.6.2021
An advertising campaign across some of Ukraine’s most populous cities is now aiming to attract new traders to the world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance. The Eastern European nation is known as a promising market and a leader in terms of cryptocurrency adoption. Binance...
PlanetWatch Announces the Listing of the PLANETS Token on Bitfinex Exchange
4.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Planetwatch, a French start-up which decentralizes and incentivizes environmental monitoring, announced that its utility token, PLANETS, will be listed on Bitfinex on June 4th. PLANETS are the first Algorand Standard Asset (barring stablecoins) to be supported on a major...
Biden Makes Cryptocurrency a Focus of New Anti-Corruption Directive for National Security
4.6.2021
Cryptocurrency is a point of focus in President Joe Biden’s new directive aimed at combating corruption as a core national security interest of the U.S. An official of the Biden administration says that major parts of the directive will focus on cryptocurrency and cybercrime. Crypto a Focus...
India’s Central Bank RBI Still Has ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto After Saying Ban No Longer Valid
4.6.2021
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has clarified the central bank’s position regarding cryptocurrency. His statements followed a notice published by the RBI telling banks that its crypto banking restriction is no longer valid and cannot be cited. RBI Still...
Major Philippine e-wallet GCash eyes crypto trading
4.6.2021
One of the most popular e-wallets in the Philippines, GCash, is considering a potential move into crypto following the example of PayPal, Venmo and others
Crypto CFDs Are Popping Up Like Mushrooms – Here’s Why
4.6.2021
Thanks to its high volatility and price momentum, cryptocurrency is an increasingly popular asset class amongst retail day traders. CFDs that track price changes in major tokens make cryptos even more accessible for investors without the steep learning curve that traditionally accompanies...
Standard Chartered Bank Launching Cryptocurrency Exchange and Brokerage
2.6.2021
Major banking corporation Standard Chartered is launching a cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage service, giving its clients access to cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether. Standard Chartered joins a growing list of major banks worldwide that have embraced cryptocurrency. Standard Chartered...
MLB Steps Into the NFT World by Entering a Long-Term Partnership With Candy Digital
2.6.2021
On June 1, Major League Baseball (MLB) reporter David Adler announced the MLB organization established a long-term deal with the digital collectible company Candy Digital. The oldest American professional baseball organization is stepping into the non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles world...
Tiger Brokers and Futu to Offer Crypto Trading Services Outside China
1.6.2021
Two Chinese online brokerages have set out to enter the global crypto trading market. The platforms, Tiger Brokers and Futu, are planning to offer their services only outside the People’s Republic as Beijing is once again cracking down on bitcoin trading in the country. Major Chinese Online...
Major Indian Bank HDFC Says ‘It’s a Matter of Time Before Indian Investors Have Legal Access to Crypto Plays’
1.6.2021
One of India’s leading private banks with 5,608 branches and 16,087 ATMs, HDFC Bank, has published a report stating that “it is just a matter of time before Indian investors have legal access to crypto plays.” This statement came as the bank scrutinizes crypto transactions...