Huobi announced the launch of its open-source decentralized finance platform for public beta testing. Huobi, a major cryptocurrency exchange, announced the public testnet launch of its open-source decentralized finance (DeFi) blockchain, Huobi Chain, on Feb. 29. Its aim is to provide a regulator-friendly framework for financial services companies to deploy applications in a variety of […]
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Despite 11% weekly losses, a prediction made by PlanB last month is still holding true, with the outlook for March already improving, he says. Bitcoin (BTC) may have shed 11% in a week, but it is actually performing exactly like one of the industry’s most famous analysts predicted. In a tweet on Mar. 1, PlanB, […]
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Coronavirus continues to ravage markets worldwide, but traders are eyeing the potential for Bitcoin to profit from the uncertainty. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading higher on Mar. 2 after a lackluster weekend saw markets fall below $8,500 for the second time in a week. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 Dr. Doom slams traditional investors Data […]
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The Bank of England’s deputy governor has warned that stablecoin adoption could have profound implications for the money creation of national economies. Jon Cuncliffe, the deputy governor for financial stability of the United Kingdom’s central bank, the Bank of England (BoE), has warned that the emergence of a cryptocurrency economy may weaken or eliminate bank […]
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According to the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, the three companies registered with Japan’s FSA on March 2nd. The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) — the official self-regulatory organization for the crypto industry in Japan — announced on Mar. 2 that three additional companies have just registered as second-class members. Coinbase, Digital Asset Markets, […]
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In an interview on Ripple’s YouTube channel, CTO David Schwartz discussed features to broaden the ledger’s functionality. Blockchain-based financial services network RippleNet provides a safe, convenient, and easy-to-use wallet for holders of the cryptocurrency XRP, and the features to their system’s ledger may be expanding. RippleNet has been developed significantly since it was created in […]
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A Blockchain company in the UK has a new program for Haitian farmers and their crop sales. A UK tech company recently announced a blockchain ecosystem for farmers in Haiti, bringing clarity to the supply chain while bolstering sales. Agriledger, a blockchain outfit based in the UK, was responsible for building this new ecosystem. Their […]
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Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are as disruptive as they are polarizing. Here are the opinions of the world’s richest people on the technology. For the past decade, blockchain, Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies have disrupted everything they have touched — including banking, hedge funds, law enforcement, health care and real estate to name a few. Blockchain […]
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DIFC and Mashreq Bank launch Blockchain KYC platform to support faster business registration in the UAE. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq bank announced the launch of their new blockchain data-sharing platform on March 1st. This platform will allow licensed businesses and corporations to open digital bank accounts instantly by verifying their identities via […]
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Cryptocurrencies fall ill as coronavirus fears grip the market, Anthony Pompliano attacks Warren Buffett, and CZ calls Craig Wright a “disgrace.” Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — […]
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