Cryptocurrencies
Akon’s Crypto Project Adds Financial Infrastructure Outfit Delchain As Partner
Akoin, a crypto project of famous singer Akon, partners with Delchain to bolster expertise prior to token generation.
Blockchain Can Save Pharmaceutical Industry $180 Million, Study Says
A new FDA study shows that blockchain technology can save the pharmaceutical industry $180 million in labor costs by tracking and tracing prescription drugs.
Bitcoin Safe Haven Narrative in Question After Biggest Drop in 7 Years
Last week’s market meltdown challenged Bitcoin’s store of value label but new data shows the crypto has earned its ‘digital gold’ label.
Bitcoin, Not Governments Will Save the World After Crisis, Tim Draper Says
Tim Draper now says Bitcoin, not governments, will save the world when it comes back.
Spanish Securities Watchdog Halts Short Selling Amid Coronavirus Caused Recession
Spain has banned short selling for a month, although extension for additional periods is still possible.
Peter Brandt: Impact of Bitcoin Halving Is Grossly Overrated
The impact of the block reward halving on Bitcoin price is grossly overestimated, according to famous trader Peter Brandt.
South Korean Government to Grant $3.2 Million to Blockchain Companies
A state-based pilot program aims to provide funding to nine blockchain startups in South Korea.
Gitcoin Teams Up With ETCLabs for Crypto Bounty Payments in ETC
Bounty hunters can now receive pay in ETC for their work, thanks to a collaboration between ETCLabs and Gitcoin.
Winklevoss-Owned Nifty Becomes First USD-Based NFT Exchange
While only U. S. -based traders can withdraw USD from the platform, for now, international users are able to deposit, withdraw, and trade non-fungible tokens on Nifty.
Billionaire Tim Draper Sees Potential in DeFi and Backs New DAO
As DeFi continues to evolve, billionaire Tim Draper seizes the opportunity and backs a new DAO.
Bitcoin Price Holding Above $5K After Stocks Had Worst Day Since 1987
Bitcoin price holds $5K level as global economic outlook turns bleak.
Redefining ‘Safe Haven’: Predicting the 2020 Future by Learning From the 2012 Past
What similarities exist in the market between 2012 and 2020, and how will the past help us to be ready for the future?.
Mt. Gox CEO Slams Plaintiff for Adjusting Fraud Allegations Mid-Case
The former Mt. Gox executive hopes that the court will dismiss the suit after the plaintiff changed the facts underpinning his claim against the exchange.
Waves Claims 70x Increase in Smart Contract Speed Amid Enterprise Upgrades
The upgrade will allow entities across platforms that use Waves’ technology to copy data across multiple blockchains.
NEO-Based DEX Partners With Zilliqa to Add Ethereum and EOS Assets
Zilliqa users will soon be able to trade Ethereum and EOS-based assets thanks to a partnership with NEO-based decentralized exchange Switcheo.
Fireblocks to ‘Bridge the Gap’ Between Institutional Traders and DeFi
Digital asset security platform Fireblocks has partnered with Compound to be a branch for institutional players to put assets on the network.
Bitcoin, Gold May Both Hit $1K in Race to the Bottom — Peter Brandt
Gold and Bitcoin may both end up trying to stay out of three figures, one trader warns in a grim new forecast.
Why ‘Setup’ Matters for Cryptocurrency Privacy
Can cryptocurrencies build a decentralized network that respects the privacy of its users?.
Sweden’s Central Bank Wants to Host Innovation Hub for Digital Currencies
Sweden is seeking to amend current laws in a bid to host the Bank for International Settlements innovation hub for digital currencies.
Blockchain Fantasy Football Game Partners With Italian Soccer Club S.S. Lazio
Fans from across the globe can now use players from the Lazio soccer club to compete in Sorore’s weekly fantasy soccer tournaments.