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12.11.2020
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Crypto adoption news
Kirobo, the Tel Aviv-based startup that created an 'undo button' for previously irreversible Bitcoin (BTC) transactions...
Brent Crude Oil Futures Now Tradable on DeFi Exchange Synthetix
12.11.2020
One of two global oil benchmarks, Brent Crude Futures are now available through DeFi exchange Synthetix
Currency Depreciation to Blame for 7.2% Drop in Global Remittances: World Bank Supports Digital Remittances
10.11.2020
According to a new report, the depreciation of some currencies against the U.S. dollar is contributing to the declining international remittances. After touching an all-time high of $548 billion in 2019, the World Bank report now projects remittances to drop 7.2% in 2020 to $508 billion and...
HSBC Bangladesh uses blockchain to import 20,000 tons of fuel oil from Singapore
3.11.2020
HSBC Bangladesh has completed the country’s first blockchain-powered cross-border trade settled using a letter of credit
Maduro claims crypto will play role in fighting sanctions against Venezuela
30.9.2020
Crypto garnered another mention in one of Maduro's bombastic speeches
Fed, oil and record hash rate: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
14.9.2020
BP says world oil demand peaked in 2019 as central banks make “unconventional” policy the norm — and that’s all good for Bitcoin
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Develop Strong Relationships and Crypto Mining Facilities in Iran
14.8.2020
During the last few months, crypto proponents have focused their attention on Iran. The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani initiated a new mining strategy last May, and the government-licensed 14 bitcoin mining farms in July. According to the Chinese mining operation Lubian, it claims to operate...
High Fees Make BTC Less Appealing for Remittances in Africa: ‘Pray Blocks Happen Quickly’
13.8.2020
Bitcoin trading volumes are on the rise on the African continent despite the ongoing concerns about the high network fees. Data shows peer to peer bitcoin trading platforms recorded spiked growth in volumes starting in April. This was the same time as many countries implemented lockdown measures....
Market Wrap: As Stocks Rally, Bitcoin Trades Above $9.3K for the First Time in 10 Days
6.7.2020
Equities continue to beat bitcoin’s performance, but everything is making gains Monday
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $9K as Market Struggles With Uncertainty
25.6.2020
After a quick dip in the crypto market, bitcoin is holding steady amid precariousness in the options market and the greater economic picture
Market Wrap: A Sea of Red Across Markets as Bitcoin Drops to $9.2K
24.6.2020
Bitcoin experienced a dip on Wednesday, but equities and other assets also dropped on an uncertain economic outlook
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trading Flat, Holding at $9.6K
23.6.2020
Trading volume in the crypto market weakened Tuesday but bitcoin is still holding strong from a recent rally
Oil 101: How Easy Money Enabled the Shale Revolution, Feat. Tracy Shuchart
23.6.2020
An oil and commodities expert breaks down how the shale revolution reshaped global energy power and why oil went below $0 earlier this year
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Spot Volumes Are Weak While Options and DeFi Strengthen
19.6.2020
Lower bitcoin spot volumes and flatter-than-usual price action doesn’t mean crypto traders have zero opportunities to capitalize
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Quiet at $9.3K While DeFi Gets Loud
18.6.2020
Most markets are quiet while activity seems to be increasing on Ethereum’s DeFi network - which could help explain ether’s outperformance of bitcoin in 2020
‘Snake Oil and Overpriced Junk’: Why Blockchain Doesn’t Fix Online Voting
18.6.2020
More people are wiling to try online voting these days. But experts say it isn't safe, and - despite what you might have heard - blockchain doesn't help much. Not yet, at least
Fund Manager Files for ETF Spanning Energy, Agriculture and Bitcoin Futures
18.6.2020
A New York-based asset manager has filed for an ETF that will invest up to 5% of its capital into Bitcoin futures contracts despite focusing on energy, agriculture and metals
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $9.4K but Investors Are Holding On
17.6.2020
There is little to no excitement in the markets today with bitcoin staying steady, which has been the case for its overall price performance the past six weeks
Market Wrap: Stocks Rally on Possible Stimulus but Bitcoin Is Flat at $9.5K
16.6.2020
Equities are winning while bitcoin traders experience a dip in crypto volumes
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops, Then Pops as Traders See Weaker Markets Coming
15.6.2020
Roller-coaster daily trading for bitcoin Monday isn't convincing traders a larger crypto bull market is in the cards