A Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies program has been announced at the University of Malta. A master’s degree in blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is now attainable at the University of Malta. Fintech-focused news outlet CrowdfundInsider reported on the creation of the new master’s degree on Oct. 21, also noting […]
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Satoshis Games announced the development of a Fortnite-like game with built-in Bitcoin Lightning Network microtransactions dubbed Lightnite. Bitcoin-enabled (BTC) games startup Satoshis Games announced the development of a Fortnite-like game with built-in Lightning Network microtransactions dubbed Lightnite on Oct. 19. Shoot to earn Bitcoin Per the announcement, all in-game interactions between players trigger a monetary […]
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Bitcoin IRA has partnered with digital asset lending firm Genesis Capital to offer investors the opportunity to earn interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings. BitcoinIRA has partnered with digital asset lending firm Genesis Capital to offer investors the opportunity to earn interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings. As an Oct. 21 press release notes, Los […]
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IFinex, the parent company of major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex filed a discovery application to recover $880 million in funds. IFinex, the parent company of major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex filed a discovery application to regain access to $880 million in funds. Discovery is a law allowing each party to obtain evidence from the other party or […]
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Historical evidence puts next year’s event in context as Bitcoin network’s next watershed moment. Bitcoin (BTC) advocates continue to focus on the May 2020 block reward halving this week as the impact on price becomes more apparent. Analysts excited for high-stakes halving In a Twitter discussion beginning Oct. 18, commentators noted that next year’s event […]
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American entrepreneur and staunch crypto advocate, John McAfee, has argued for the importance of stablecoins for decentralized exchange adoption. American entrepreneur and staunch crypto advocate, John McAfee, has argued for the importance of stablecoins for decentralized exchange (DEX) adoption. McAfee made his argument in a tweet posted on Oct. 20. Stablecoins as an interim solution […]
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Fed’s balance sheet expands to $3.97 trillion in weeks as ex-Bank of England governor predicts a looming financial crisis. Bitcoin (BTC) proponents are voicing fresh alarm after the United States Federal Reserve printed more than its entire market cap in new money this month. Fed balance sheet approaches $4T As noted by cryptocurrency social media […]
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India — like many others, in his view — is showing a high degree of caution in regard to Facebook’s Libra. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India — like many others, in his view — is showing a high degree of caution in regard to Facebook’s […]
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A deluge of interest in Bitcoin from big finance may not be the catalyst for adoption in the long term, warns Meltdem Demirors. Bitcoin (BTC) may not benefit from an influx of institutional traders, a senior executive at one of the industry’s best-known businesses warned. Wall Street and Unexchanged Bitcoins Speaking in an interview on […]
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Chinese cryptocurrency hardware manufacturer Bitmain has opened what it claims is the “world’s largest” facility for Bitcoin mining, in Rockdale, Texas. Chinese cryptocurrency hardware manufacturer Bitmain has opened what it claims is the “world’s largest” facility for Bitcoin (BTC) mining, in Rockdale, Texas. In a press release published on Oct. 21, Bitmain revealed the project […]
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