Rwanda’s central bank is looking at central bank-issued digital currency tests in other countries as they consider one themselves. Rwanda’s central bank, the National Bank of Rwanda, is researching how to offer an official digital currency. BNN Bloomberg reported the news on Aug. 22. The central bank is interested in offering digital currency as a […]
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The crypto market is seeing green in general, with Bitcoin price hovering at around $10,150. Thursday, Aug. 22— Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and XRP are all in the green. These top three coins fell from Monday to Wednesday, but are moving upwards again. Top cryptocurrencies are generally green across the board. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 […]
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Venezuelan department store chain Traki to use Pundi X’s blockchain-based payment processors, expanding support for crypto payments at 49 stores. Cryptocurrency startup Pundi X has partnered with major Venezuelan chain Traki, who will now offer Pundi X’s blockchain-based point-of-sale devices for crypto payments. Pundi X announced the expansion in an official blog post on Aug. […]
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Three universities in the University of California system to host a blockchain education initiative funded by blockchain accelerator MouseBelt. Blockchain accelerator MouseBelt has launched a blockchain education initiative at three UC universities. Blockchain education at U.S. universities In a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Aug. 22, Mousebelt announced an initiative with UC Davis, UC […]
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Coinbase’s user-controlled cryptocurrency wallet Coinbase Wallet has enabled its clients to use decentralized apps on any desktop browser with the WalletLink service. Crypto exchange Coinbase’s user-controlled Coinbase Wallet has enabled its clients to use decentralized apps (DApps) on any desktop browser with the WalletLink service. Expanded access to DApps Per an official blog post on […]
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A new petition has emerged in opposition to a bill restricting cash and digital currency transactions in Australia of over 10,000 AUD. More than 7,000 people have signed a new petition against drafted cash restrictions in Australia, different drafts of which include and exclude digital currencies from proposed limits. Earlier this week, Robert Barwick, director […]
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Crypto exchange Huobi’s native Huobi Token is now usable in real-world online purchases of a wide range of products on e-commerce platform FomoHunt. Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi’s native Huobi Token (HT) is now available for making real-world online purchases of a wide range of products from the e-commerce platform FomoHunt. Per a press release shared with […]
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XRP’s price was under assault after a coordinated sell-off. Why are exchanges vulnerable to such manipulations, and how do they respond? Cryptocurrency liquidity has long been a thorny issue for enthusiasts and evangelists. Although they eagerly promote the ecosystem and tout blockchain’s benefits, the elephant in the room that most enthusiasts willingly ignore is the […]
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Energy-focused blockchain startup Power Ledger has extended its peer-to-peer energy trading trial to the next phase in the Australian city of Fremantle. Energy-focused blockchain startup Power Ledger has extended its peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading trial into its next phase in the Australian city of Fremantle. In a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Aug. 21, […]
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Hacked crypto exchange Coincheck considers launching an initial exchange offering to help firms raise funds via utility tokens. Major Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is considering launching an initial exchange offering (IEO) platform for raising funds through utility tokens. The platform Acquired by Japanese financial services firm Monex Group in April 2018, Coincheck hinted at its […]
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