Cryptographer and leading software engineer at a Ripple team, Nik Bougalis, offers advice on remote work management to firms amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cryptographer and leading C++ software engineer at Ripple Nik Bougalis offers advice on remote work management to firms amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a March 16 tweet, Bougalis offered his help to […]
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Major digital asset platform Bakkt has completed a new $300 million funding round, its second funding round after securing $182 million in late 2018. While cryptocurrency markets are experiencing another crash this Monday, major digital asset platform Bakkt has some good news. Referred to as one of the most promising crypto-related initiatives for its physically […]
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Blockchain-based social media startup Sapien unveiled a platform revamp and collaboration with Matic Network. Ethereum-based social network Sapien has unveiled updates to its platform, as well as a partnership with the initial exchange offering project, Matic Network. “After several months of development, we’re launching the next release of our platform, called Alpha Persei,” Sapien Network […]
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Amid a wind-down on coal and nuclear energy production in Germany, blockchain technology is being used to construct decentralized networks of clean energy producers. Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary Sonnen Group announced a partnership with the Energy Web Foundation (EWF) to use EWF’s blockchain to create a virtual power plant (VPP) in Germany on March 12. […]
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After years of uncertainty about cryptocurrency regulation in Russia, the country’s central bank adds more confusion to the matter. After years of uncertainty about its cryptocurrency regulation, Russia is further confusing its proposed crypto law as the country’s central bank made yet another statement on the issue. According to a legal executive at the Bank […]
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is reportedly working on a regulatory sandbox that would help fintech and crypto companies operate in the country freely. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is reportedly developing a regulatory sandbox for cryptocurrency companies in the country. The news was reported on March 16 by local newspaper Chronicle, citing a […]
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The recent cryptocurrency crash has propelled many stablecoins up the market cap rankings, with six dollar-pegged crypto assets currently ranking in the top 50. While most cryptocurrencies have seen their market capitalization slashed over the past month, the market meltdown has seen stablecoins ascend the market cap rankings. As of press time, six stablecoins currently […]
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The cryptocurrency’s ability to keep functioning despite price fluctuations is making it increasingly at odds with liquidity injections and circuit breakers. Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to hold onto gains once again as commentators warn that the interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are “not a drill.” After the United States’ central bank cut rates […]
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Another day of pain for Bitcoin traders sees BTC/USD briefly hit $4,440 before rebounding, as cryptocurrency shares global hyper-bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) suddenly fell another 7% on March 16 as a new week opened with fresh coronavirus turmoil across global markets. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 BTC price sheds $1.4K in a day Data […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex listed a $280 million cryptocurrency hedge fund. Bitfinex, the major cryptocurrency exchange and partner firm of stablecoin Tether (USDT) is listing a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency hedge fund. The exchange announced on March 16 that it has listed Bahamas-based crypto hedge fund Fulgur Alpha, which is currently worth $280 million dollars. According to […]
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