Celo plans to use a dedicated USD-backed stablecoin to provide unbanked consumers with payment options. Blockchain payments startup Celo has raised $30 million from well-known crypto investors Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 2. Celo, which is the trading name of A Protocol Inc., plans to use an […]
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Liquid has hit unicorn status with the first close of an ongoing Series C funding that puts the company valuation at over $1 billion. Japanese crypto trading platform Liquid has hit unicorn status with the first close of an ongoing Series C funding that puts the company valuation at over $1 billion. The news was […]
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A poll of 1,050 IT, security and engineering firms found that 61 percent of respondents were investing in blockchain technology. 61 percent of high-profile digital companies worldwide are investing in blockchain, according to a report by identity management firm Okta shared with Cointelegraph on April 2. San Francisco-based enterprise identity provider Okta has released a […]
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sponsored A mining project with access to large reserves of copper, nickel, cobalt and gold is utilizing blockchain technology to improve ethical sourcing in the industry. A real mining project is planning to utilize blockchain technology to maximize the potential of land rich with precious metal and natural resources. Blue Hill Mining says its project […]
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Cryptocurrency markets continue their bullish trend from yesterday, with most major coins seeing solid gains today. Tuesday, April 2 — The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is holding its gains following a rally last night, with other major cryptocurrency markets registering solid growth as well. Market visualization from Coin360 BTC is trading at around $4,904 at […]
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Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures partnered with SG Blocks to develop decentralized data centers. United States-based Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures (BHCV) has partnered with SG Blocks, which uses cargo shipping containers in construction to develop its multi-container data centers, according to press release on April 1. The blockchain company, which focuses on real estate, energy and […]
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A recap of the latest news surrounding the Mt. Gox saga. It is one of the biggest cryptocurrency hacks of all time and still remains the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) hack the world has ever seen. The 2011, a security breach on Mt. Gox’s platform, the now-defunct Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, saw 850,000 Bitcoin stolen. Although 200,000 […]
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Coinbase has revealed details of its insurance coverage for its hot wallet crypto holdings, reportedly covering a $255 million limit via a Lloyd’s of London-registered broker. Major American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed details of its insurance coverage for its hot wallet crypto holdings, reportedly covering a $255 million limit via a Lloyd’s of London-registered […]
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American venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has renounced its venture capital exemptions and registered as a financial advisor. American venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is restructuring by registering all of its employees as qualified financial advisors, Forbes reported on April 2. Andreessen Horowitz — a Silicon Valley company specializing in investing mostly in technology and […]
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Cryptocurrency bull Brian Kelly has predicted that the next Bitcoin target is going to be $6,000. Brian Kelly, the founder and CEO of digital currency investment firm BKCM LLC, said that the next Bitcoin (BTC) target is going to be $6,000, CNBC reported on April 2. During an interview on CNBC’s “Futures Now” show, Kelly […]
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