Cryptocurrencies
Vega Launches Market Maker Program Before Public Testnet
Vega, a DeFi protocol for creating decentralized derivatives markets, has launched a program providing early platform access to liquidity providers.
Delta Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches Interest Rate Swaps
The Singapore-based crypto exchange is launching interest rate swaps that allow traders to speculate on the rates themselves.
Indian P2P Bitcoin Trading Flourishes Amid Regulatory Warming
Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading is surging in India, with P2P crypto marketplace Paxful reporting significant increases in Indian volume and account registration.
Blockchain Gamers Earned $20M in Their First Year
Research by Flipside Crypto into revenue generated by blockchain games shows that, in some cases, gamers are earning more than the game companies.
As Protests Rage, Someone in Crypto Wants to Make Money on George Floyd
Some in the crypto community are using the turmoil in the United States to push a George Floyd token in what appears to be an obvious cash grab that feeds on sentiment.
Tencent Aims to Establish 100-Member Blockchain Alliance in 2020
Tencent Cloud — Tencent’s cloud computing arm — is forming a blockchain alliance to further the industrial implementation of the technology.
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Leads National Digital Payments Study
Crypto exchange DeCurret is leading Japan’s three megabanks in a study group to look into developing a national digital settlement infrastructure.
Bitcoin Buyers ‘Cannot Ignore’ This 3-Year 70% Returns Hack — Analyst
Using dollar cost averaging delivers tidy gains for Bitcoin investors, and it doesn’t matter when you start, PlanB says.
Cardano Price Rallies 60% Following Shelley Proof-of-Stake Upgrade Announcement
Charles Hoskinson has announced the roadmap for the Shelley protocol upgrade for the Cardano network.
Bittrex and Poloniex Targeted in Class-Action Crypto Manipulation Suit
Bittrex and Poloniex have become embroiled in a class-action lawsuit that alleges USDT created out of thin air drove the 2017 bull run.
Pro-Crypto Democrat Jonathan Herzog Running for US Congress
According to the 26-year-old candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, “our future is decentralized and open source”.
‘No Message Was Signed’: Craig Wright Refutes Tulip Trust Fabrication
Craig Wright has refuted the notion he doesn’t have the private keys to the ‘Satoshi’ addresses that he claimed in court as his own.
Podcaster Joe Rogan Uses Crypto-Powered Brave Browser
Joe Rogan and Reggie Watts just talked up Brave to millions of people.
Hive’s Transactions Overtake Steem’s as Splinterlands Joins the Rebellion
The most-popular Steem DApp has moved to Hive, resulting in daily Hive transactions overtaking Steem for the first time.
‘Crypto Mom’ Nominated to Serve as SEC Commissioner Until 2025
Hester Peirce, affectionately known as ‘Crypto Mom’, looks set to serve in the US Securities and Exchange Commission until 2025.
Walmart China Subsidiary Teams Up With VeChain to Trace Food Products
VeChain has partnered with a Walmart China subsidiary to increase supply chain transparency for its food products.
Blockchain Platform to Track $2.5B Worth of Tea Products
The Chinese province of Yunnan will track their tea supply chain using blockchain technology.
Pomp Explains Why Mainstream Markets Are Up Amid Chaos
Amid protests, rioting and general uncertainty, mainstream markets have posted positive numbers, seemingly contrasting the state of the U. S.
Spanish Multinational Launches Free Tool to Decrypt Files Affected by VCryptor Ransomware
Telefonica announced a new tool created by its cybersecurity division to decrypt affected files by VCryptor.
How Gemini Works in Sync With Samsung’s Wallet
Last week, the Gemini crypto exchange unveiled their collaboration with Samsung, harnessing the outfit's wallet.