Cointelegraph sat down with Framework Ventures’ co-founder Michael Anderson to learn more about Synthetix, which recently added Brent and Nikkei synthetic tokens. The Synthetix (SNX) project, one of the biggest ecosystems in decentralized finance (DeFi), recently launched the Hadar upgrade, which enabled tokenized real-world assets like Brent oil and the Nikkei stock index. The launch, […]
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As prices stick around $7,000, Brandt appeared to get cold feet over the still marginal role that Bitcoin has in the corporate realm. Bitcoin (BTC) may not be “living up to expectations,” one of its best-known supporters from the finance world has warned as prices stagnate. In a Twitter discussion on April 20, Peter Brandt […]
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The Blockchain Association has asked the court, which is considering Kik’s case, to deny the SEC’s motion for summary judgment. The United States-based Blockchain Association has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Canadian messenger Kik amid the firm’s legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The association addressed the April 17 brief […]
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Celo has announced 18 finalists from 15 countries in its CeloCamp accelerator program. Open-source payments network and Libra rival Celo has announced 18 finalists spanning 15 countries from its CeloCamp blockchain accelerator program hosted in partnership with digital events company Upright. The program, launched during mid-February, comprises an eight-week virtual boot-camp intended to stimulate app-building […]
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The VR sex tech event will discuss the blockchain protections in place for those in the sex industry or just those utilizing sex technology. Panelists from sex technology industries will gather in virtual reality on April 23 to discuss the impact of safety in the sex industry when it comes to blockchain. The notice posted […]
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The Japan Security Token Offering Association announced on April 20 it had issued new guidelines to protect clients’ assets and privacy. The Japan Security Token Offering Association (JSTOA) has just released self-regulatory guidelines on how to separate customer assets and electronic record transfer rights. Available on the JSTOA website on April 20, the association attributes […]
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In a judgment against assets exchange Blockvest and founder Ringgold, a California judge rules in favor of SEC’s terminating sanctions. A federal judge for the Southern District of California has argued in a recent court filing that blockchain-based assets exchange Blockvest and founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III should lose their defense in a Securities and […]
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Infinite Fleet, under CEO Samson Mow, announced it would use the security tokens issued by STOKR as development funds. Infinite Fleet, a space adventure game, is partnering with blockchain marketplace STOKR to launch a security token offering (STO). In an April 20 blog written by Infinite Fleet, the gaming company announced it would use the […]
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Bitcoin price saw a minor correction to $6,850 as WTI crude oil futures imploded and dropped below $0. As reported earlier by Cointelegraph, the May 2020 Futures contract for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude dropped more than 100% on Monday. At its worst the price reached negative $37.63, a phenomenon which has never occurred before. […]
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US traders have one more place where they can place bets on the future price of BTC. It’s becoming a little more common for exchanges to have the government’s blessing to trade BTC derivatives. Bitnomial Exchange is the latest to join this mostly private party, having received a so-called “order of designation” from the Commodity […]
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