As everyone waits on new KYC and AML regulators, many speak out to keep unhosted wallets free of controls. Major players in U.S. crypto lobbying are coming out in defense of non-custodial wallets. On Tuesday, the Blockchain Association released a new report presenting policy options for self-hosted wallets to regulators. On Wednesday, Coin Center published […]
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Despite the uncertainty around the launch of Ethereum 2.0, Bitcoin Suisse expects to make its ETH staking service available before the holidays. Crypto service provider Bitcoin Suisse expects to offer its Ethereum (ETH) staking services before Christmas, underscoring the firm’s expectations of an imminent launch of Ethereum 2.0. In a statement released Wednesday via Trustnodes, […]
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If you are in Bitcoin for the long haul, there is a reasonable path to $500,000 within the next decade. Back in June, I wrote that Wall Street remaining on the sidelines is not necessarily bad for our industry. While most traditional investors are still observing, Bitcoin’s (BTC) mainstream momentum has been building over the […]
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The Ethereum 2.0 deposit contract is open. How are things progressing, and what comes next? On Nov. 4, Ethereum (ETH) core developers hit a significant milestone. In a “quick update” on the Ethereum Foundation blog, developer Danny Ryan confirmed the release of the v1.0 specs for the hotly anticipated Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, which includes the […]
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The upgrade establishes a development fund for the next four years and removes the controversial “Founders Reward.” Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) celebrated its first halving event on Nov. 18. The occasion was marked by the implementation of the Canopy upgrade, which establishes a development fund for the platform and removes the controversial “Founders Reward.” The […]
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The addition of the Coinbase co-founder to Fireblocks’ board followed a $30 million funding round. Digital asset security platform Fireblocks announced that it would be adding Fred Ehrsam to its board following a recent funding round. In a Nov. 18 statement, Fireblocks said that Ehrsam, co-founder of crypto exchange Coinbase, would be joining the firm […]
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Unique in Europe, the Dutch central bank now requires Bitcoin exchanges to prove that their users actually control their withdrawal addresses. Bitconic, a Netherlands-based Bitcoin (BTC) exchange, has informed its users that they now need to comply with a new verification measure in order to continue to use their services. The change comes following new […]
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Vietnam’s government is adopting blockchain technology on a national level. Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, or MOET, is planning to implement blockchain technology for issuing diplomas in 2021. According to a Nov. 18 announcement, the MOET has partnered with Singapore-based startup TomoChain to put national student certifications on TomoChain’s proprietary blockchain platform. As part […]
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The world is no longer “fascinated” by Bitcoin after 2017, one strategist tells Bloomberg as BTC trades within 10% of all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) is setting new records in almost all aspects except USD spot price, says a new digest, which concludes that 2020 is not like the 2017 rally. In a blog post on […]
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DeFi and shopping may seem like an unlikely combination, but these protocols have the potential to unlock better deals for consumers and merchants alike. Decentralized finance and shopping seem like an unusual combination at first. How can liquidity pools help you save money at the till? But scratch a little deeper and some compelling use […]
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