The Bank of Korea has started a project on building a blockchain-based bond system to enable distribution of bond records. Global central banks are increasingly looking at blockchain technology as a tool to make interbanking processes more efficient and transparent. Following the World Bank’s exemplary experience of blockchain bond transactions, South Korea’s central bank is […]
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Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures sat down with Cointelegraph to discuss how investing in crypto is different from traditional companies, and why DeFi is his focus. As initial coin offerings and their derivatives continue to fade, venture investment in the space has steadily picked up pace. Cointelegraph sat down with Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework […]
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Decentralized finance proponents take a hard hit after lending protocol bZx sees two successful hacks just days apart. Decentralized finance (DeFi) proponents are taking a hard hit after decentralized lending protocol bZx saw two successful hacks just days apart with losses totalling around $954,000. According to bZx’s report, the protocol was compromised for the first […]
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A new Ethereum-based platform, Enjin, aims to make game creation and creative projects on the blockchain simpler for a wider community. A new initiative aims to make game creation and creative projects on the blockchain simpler for a wider community. Today, Feb. 18, blockchain startup Enjin launched its gaming and digital collectibles creation platform on […]
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To mark Black History Month, Coinbase has launched an advertising campaign with the pitch that cryptocurrencies can help tackle racial inequity in the financial sector. To mark Black History Month, Coinbase has launched an advertising campaign with the pitch that cryptocurrencies can help tackle racial injustice in the financial sector. As part of the campaign, […]
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Still not satisfied despite regaining access to his once lost coins, Peter Schiff now claims that Bitcoin will fail to usurp fiat currency. Bitcoin (BTC) skeptic Peter Schiff has admitted that holding the cryptocurrency is profitable — but claims it will “never” compete with fiat currency. In a tweet on Feb. 18, Schiff, well known […]
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The crossing over of the 50-day and 200-day moving averages this week is a major boon for Bitcoin traders, says Cointelegraph Markets’ Keith Wareing. Bitcoin (BTC) can hit $26,000 in just two months thanks to a bullish event that previously triggered 170% price gains. As noted by Cointelegraph Markets analyst, Keith Wareing, on Feb. 18, […]
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The Bitcoin mining unit manufacturer rapidly expanded its market share in 2019. Bitcoin’s mining power worldwide has been affected by manufacturing delays caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China, effectively reducing growth in the cryptocurrency’s computing power. Nevertheless, some Bitcoin miners based in the Asian nation have seen an increase in their market share while […]
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The blockchain creation game from Ethereum completely sold out second LAND presale. A large part of the economy will always remain dependent on gamers. Whether it was parents throwing down $200 for a Nintendo Entertainment System back in the 1980s or millions enticed by freemium models, people around the world are drawn in by addictively […]
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The London-based crypto custody provider plans to develop its presence in North America and Asia. Cryptocurrencies have always faced challenges when it comes to reducing risk and making themselves regulatory compliant for traditional investors. Providing custody for Bitcoin and others is becoming increasingly more complex due to the nature of crypto: whoever has control of […]
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