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Promising Integrations Join the Polkadot Ecosystem
21.5.2021
As Polkadot’s vision of a decentralized web advances, the integrations of KILT Protocol and the fintech platform Current are adding new utility layers across the blockchain’s ecosystem, helping tear down the existing barriers between Web 2.0 and 3.0. Value-Driven Integrations...
Kenyan Regulator Commends Its Regulatory Sandbox— Says the Test Phase Enables It to Have Interactions With Innovators
21.5.2021
According to a new report published by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, the country’s regulatory sandbox has now received 24 applications, queries, and proposals since March 2019. From this total, only seven firms have been admitted into the sandbox, and “a few more (are...
South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Eases Anti-Crypto Rhetoric, Aims to Create More Domestic Market Opportunities
21.5.2021
The South Korean government seems to be easing its anti-crypto tone, as the Deputy Prime Minister came forward with a statement that opened the doors for future open dialogue on virtual currency topics. Hong Nam-ki unveiled that officials are assessing ways to get young people into “domestic...
US Treasury Unveils Biden’s Proposed Tax Measures — Cryptocurrency Transfers Over $10,000 to Be Reported to IRS
20.5.2021
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced measures to crack down on tax evasion involving cryptocurrencies as part of President Joe Biden’s proposed tax compliance measures. Among the measures is a requirement for businesses that receive crypto assets with a fair market value of more...
USD 10K+ Crypto Transfers & IRS, Central Banks on Crypto Volatility + More News
20.5.2021
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The US Treasury said the Biden administration’s proposal to strengthen tax compliance includes a requirement for transfers of...
Two More Binance Smart Chain Projects Report Incidents, Prices Plummet
20.5.2021
Source: a screenshot, Instagram/binance
Binance Smart Chain (BSC), ran by the crypto exchange giant Binance, has landed in hot water due to the incidents suffered by its projects - yet again. Yesterday it was Venus Protocol (XVS), and today Pancake Bunny (BUNNY).
Venus is a project built...
Bitcoin Recorded More Than 30% Decline in Its Value
20.5.2021
The last couple of weeks have proved tough for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (along with other major digital currencies) has plunged in its value, thereby leading to intense speculations about the future of cryptocurrency among investors. Market skeptics warn cryptocurrency investors...
Elon Musk Invented Bitcoin, if You Ask Half of Australians Polled by Finder
20.5.2021
Australians have been learning more and more about cryptocurrencies but it turns out some myths and misconceptions are still widespread among the general public Down Under. As a most stunning example, over half of the participants in a new poll by Finder believe Elon Musk invented the first crypto...
Blockchainsation …More Than a Conference Coming Soon!
20.5.2021
Blockchainsation is the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency-related event that you should not miss. It’s not only a conference but an Online Virtual Experience instead. Since the in-person version of the event which was planned for May 2021, is not possible due to the traveling and gathering...
Defi Economy Lost $20 Billion This Week, Decentralized Exchange Volumes Still Sky High
20.5.2021
While crypto markets, in general, have been dropping significantly in value, the decentralized finance (defi) economy has shaved more than $21 billion during the last week. Statistics show that the total-value locked (TVL) in defi touched $87 billion on May 11, and since then the aggregate total...
Street Fighter V Devs Fix Dan's Infinite Combo By Making Him More Random
19.5.2021
As you may already know from our previous story, Dan Hibiki has an infinite combo in Street Fighter V. The fact that a perennial joke character would have such a powerful ability is delightful, which might be why it survived for so long. But now, months after his arrival, Capcom has finally seen...
Should we take Roblox seriously as a game discovery platform?
19.5.2021
Plus pricing, streaming events, and lots more!
Saxo Bank Has A New Crypto Offer, Ripple Gets New Partner + More News
19.5.2021
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Investments news
Online trading and investment company Saxo Bank has launched a crypto offering enabling clients to trade bitcoin (BTC)...
Nintendo Switch Online Will Soon Have More Than 100 Games You Might Want To Play
19.5.2021
Nintendo’s $20-a-year online subscription service gets slightly better on May 26 with the addition of Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop 2, Super Baseball Simulator 1.000, Spanky’s Quest, and Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun, bringing its grand total of playable old games to 104. Which are you most excited for,...
Polygon to Democratize NFT Interactions by Improving Approachability
19.5.2021
To pave the way for greater adoption of non-fungible tokens and bring down the barriers hampering more widespread participation, Polygon is leveraging its parallel network’s proof-of-stake approach to reduce Ethernity Chain’s gas costs. Layer 2 Solution to Make Ethereum-Based NFTs More...
More than half of Australians think Elon Musk invented Bitcoin: Survey
19.5.2021
Over 40% of respondents were unaware that Bitcoin had a limited supply
Nifty News: Earn NFTs watching TV, DAO pays $1M for Aoki and 3LAU track ... and more
19.5.2021
Jenny DAO paid Aoki and 3LAU $1 million to create an NFT, as comedy icon Steve Harvey drops NFTs for charity
There’s Close to 300,000 Bitcoin-Pegged Tokens Hosted on ETH and BSC, Value Exceeds $12 Billion
19.5.2021
For quite some time now cryptocurrency traders have been leveraging bitcoin-based assets tethered to alternative blockchains. Mid-May statistics show there’s more than 299,000 bitcoin, worth over $12.8 billion today, tied to wrapped or synthetic bitcoin projects hosted on Ethereum or...
Asset Managers UBS, Pimco, T. Rowe Price Caution of Cryptocurrency Investing, Expect Strict Regulations
19.5.2021
A number of asset managers have cautioned about investing in cryptocurrencies, including UBS Wealth Management, Pimco, T. Rowe Price, and Glenmede Investment Management. “We expect more stringent policy and regulatory controls ahead for crypto as it becomes more mainstream,” said UBS....
The Big Tesla Short, Copper Raises USD 50M, Gemini's Waitlist + More News
18.5.2021
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Investments news
Michael Burry, the American hedge manager who famously made some USD 100m for himself by speculating on the 2008 economic...