A lot of cryptocurrency holders prefer to use crypto for daily transactions. Have they been disappointed by businesses? There are many reasons why people own cryptocurrencies. One is to store cryptocurrencies as value due to the limited supply of coins like Bitcoin. Some people store cryptocurrency for speculation — meaning they aim to make a […]
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Leading stablecoin operator Tether launched its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDT on the Algorand proof-of-stake blockchain. Leading stablecoin operator Tether launched its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin USDT on the Algorand proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. In a press release on Feb. 10, Tether announced that USDT on Algorand will feature confirmation times as low as four seconds and transaction […]
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Edge, the web browser of information technology giant Microsoft, now blocks cryptojacking malware. Edge, the web browser of information technology giant Microsoft, now blocks cryptojacking malware. A Microsoft Edge spokesperson told Cointelegraph on Feb. 10 that the latest version of the web browser features a new PUA (Potentially Unwanted Apps) blocking feature that may block […]
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BitGo, a U.S.-based firm that claims to process over 20% of all Bitcoin transactions, established new regulated custody entities in Germany and Switzerland. Major digital asset financial services firm BitGo is expanding its global reach by setting up two new regulated custodial entities in Europe. BitGo, a United States-based firm that claims to process over […]
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The deputy director of the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network says the crypto sector must not abet a “slide backward” in money laundering prevention. The deputy director of the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) says the cryptocurrency sector must not abet a “slide backward” in money laundering prevention. FinCEN deputy director Jamal El-Hindi made […]
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Japanese lawmaker Kozo Yamamoto said today that the government should include the digital yen plan in its mid-year policy. Another Japanese lawmaker has publicly called for the swift development of the digital yen. The head of the banking and finance systems research commission at Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, Kozo Yamamoto, said today that the country […]
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In a now-classic move, Bitcoin abandoned higher levels just briefly to fill a gap left between two futures trading sessions this weekend. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $10,000 on Feb. 10 as sudden volatility saw markets abandon five figures just a day after reaching them. Data from Coin360 and Cointelegraph Markets showed BTC/USD dipping to lows […]
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What are the emerging crypto games and what is the outlook for the sector for 2020. After CryptoKitties proved to be successful in the mainstream limelight in 2017, a surge of digital collectibles built on blockchain technology ensued. This rising trend made it pretty clear that blockchain and gaming make a perfect match. While blockchain […]
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The blockchain ecosystem has begun to grow beyond what people thought it’s capable of. Here’s the definitive list of the best contributors. Last year was an interesting one for blockchain and cryptocurrency, contrasting with past years in ways that go far beyond mere finance. It was a banner year for the maturation of the whole […]
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Wallet providers and exchanges will be paying interest on consumer crypto holdings within two years, predicts Dan Schatt. In a varied career, Dan Schatt has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania, a Citibank banker in Senegal, a Celent analyst and a PayPal executive. He co-founded Cred, a decentralized lending and borrowing platform, with other […]
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