Cryptocurrencies
How Bitcoin Is Becoming Both Resistance Money and a National Security Concern
Meltem Demirors and Andy Bromberg spoke at a Unitize panel on the future evolution of Bitcoin and how geopolitics is beginning to enter the ecosystem.
World’s Largest Pension Fund Lost the Equivalent of Bitcoin’s Entire Market Cap in Just Three Months
The world’s largest pension fund posted a first-quarter loss of $165 billion, which is equivalent to the Bitcoin’s entire market capitalization.
Expert: Digital Yuan Will Have a Hard Time Displacing Tether in Asia
China’s CBDC wants to displace the US dollar, but Genesis Block’s Charles Yang believes it doesn’t offer a compelling alternative to USDT.
Chinese Courts Use Blockchain for Property E-Sealing
Courts in China are rolling out blockchain-based electronic seals to protect property from being disturbed or damaged.
Blockchain Firm Bluzelle Uncovers a Critical Bug in Cosmos' Consensus Algorithm
Cosmos already patched its Tendermint consensus protocol on July 2.
Gibraltar Watchdog Grants License to Belarusian Crypto Platform
Currency. com obtained a distributed ledger technology license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
Akon’s DLT Startup to Set up a Blockchain Hub in Kenya in Q4 2020
A joint initiative of Akon’s Akoin and Dutch Effect. AI, the Kenyan Opportunity Hub will promote blockchain education and new work opportunities.
Trading Begins for New Treasury-Based, SEC-Registered Digital Security
Arca launches Ethereum-based trading for new fund based on shares in U. S. Treasury securities.
Tron to Set Foot Into DeFi but Fails to Impress Crypto Twitter
Justin Sun announced three upcoming DeFi products from Tron, but crypto Twitter didn’t seem impressed.
Ledger Crypto Wallet Claims Purported Vulnerability Is User Experience Flaw
Ledger’s chief technology officer Charles Guillemet said that the recently revealed vulnerability is nothing more than a user experience flaw.
App Connects Bitcoin and Lightning Payments Directly to Your Bank Account
The Strike app hopes to encourage mass adoption of the Bitcoin and Lightning Network by connecting it directly to a bank account or debit card.
Afghan Government to Use Blockchain to Combat Counterfeit Drugs
Afghanistan’s healthcare ministry and several local pharmaceutical companies will use Fantom’s blockchain to combat counterfeit drugs.
Blockchain Travel Platform Lost 90% of Booking Volumes Due to COVID-19
Booking volumes on the Binance-backed travel booking platform dropped by 90% during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bitcoin Realized Volatility Last Did This Right Before 2018 Sell-Off
10-day realized volatility hits its lowest since just before Bitcoin price fell to $3,100 in late 2018, sparking fresh bearish fears.
Expert: China's Digital Yuan Will Target the Dollar, Not Bitcoin
With its forthcoming digital yuan, China will aim to rival the U. S. dollar, not Bitcoin, say experts.
China Stocks Boom Bullish for Bitcoin? 5 Things to Watch This Week
A turbulent mixture of macro, coupled with expectations of a big move in Bitcoin, could spell an interesting week for traders and holders alike.
Customer Service Is Key, According to OKEx's CEO
OKEx CEO Jay Hao recently touched on the importance of good customer service.
Singapore’s Blockchain Landscape Has Grown More than 50% Since Last Year
There are 234 companies in Singapore’s blockchain landscape.
Bitcoin Is the ‘New’ Apple — How BTC Price Could Reach $60,000 by 2023
Bitcoin hangs near the chasm of the adoption curve and its price looks similar to Apple’s stock in 2008 before it broke out with a 520% rally.
Expedia Partners With Crypto Service Travala.com for Crypto Bookings
Expedia now allows its over 700,000 accommodations to be booked with cryptocurrency through crypto travel platform Travala. com.