American global tech giant IBM signed a new agreement with Chinese PC maker Lenovo to apply blockchain in Lenovo’s customer service departments. American global tech giant IBM signed a new agreement with Chinese PC maker Lenovo to apply blockchain in Lenovo’s customer service, according to a press release on April 25. IBM, а top global […]
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Hong Kong-based algorithmic crypto trading firm GSR launched cryptocurrency variance swaps, a product for hedging against volatility. Hong Kong-based algorithmic crypto trading firm GSR launched cryptocurrency variance swaps, a product for hedging against volatility. The company announced the development in a press release published on April 24. Per the announcement, the variance swaps will allow […]
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United Kingdom-based cryptocurrency payment processor Wirex partnered with Stellar and will launch 26 stablecoin on its chain. United Kingdom-based cryptocurrency payment processor Wirex partnered with Stellar (XLM), the company announced in a press release on their website on April 24. Wirex is a company licensed by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that allows crypto […]
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The crypto lender says bitcoin has continued to represent the lion’s share of its loan portfolio, but demand for ethereum has halved. Cryptocurrency lender Genesis processed $425 million in loans over the first quarter of 2019, according to a report released on April 25. The company’s Q1 Digital Asset Lending Snapshot revealed bitcoin (BTC) continues […]
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Representatives from Galaxy Digital, Coinbase and Binance were among those said to have attended January’s talks. More than 20 of the crypto market’s biggest traders gathered in January for talks on making digital assets and tokens part of the global financial architecture, according to a Bloomberg report published on April 25. The meeting was reportedly […]
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The teenage rapper, who has tens of millions of fans on social media, is now accepting Lightning Network payments for merchandise. American rapper Lil Pump has started accepting bitcoin (BTC) payments through his merchandise store Unhappy, according to his website. Fans of the 18-year-old, known for his catchphrase “Esskeetit” and his most recent album Harverd […]
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The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia wants to pilot the use of unregulated tech in Moscow and other regions. Moscow and three other Russian regions will legally pilot the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, local media outlet Izvestia reports on April 24. The Russian Ministry of Economic Development is reportedly planning to test […]
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New cryptojacking malware Beapy uses the leaked U.S. NSA hacking tools to spread through corporate networks. American software security firm Symantec found a spike in a new crypto mining malware that mainly targets enterprises, TechCrunch reports on April 25. The new cryptojacking malware, dubbed Beapy, uses the leaked United States National Security Agency (NSA) hacking […]
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The trademark application for Cryptokicks describes “providing a digital currency or digital token for use by members of an online community” Nike has filed a trademark application for the phrase “Cryptokicks,” a document filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 19 shows. The footwear giant’s application describes offering crypto wallets and “downloadable […]
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The broker’s acquisition of Coincheck and the crypto bear market appeared to weigh on overall performance. Japanese online broker Monex Group is planning to start trading in their United States cryptocurrency exchange in July, CEO Oki Matsumoto said on April 25, according to Cointelegraph Japan. The spin-off, currently dubbed TradeStation Crypto, would serve semi-professional traders […]
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