Facebook’s Forecast app has been launched in beta even as the blockchain-based Augur platform readies for its v2 revamp. Facebook’s research and development engineers have launched a community platform built around predictions, encroaching on the territory of the emerging crypto-powered predictive market sector. Dubbed ‘Forecast’, Facebook’s new iOS app polls users on a variety of […]
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CryCyptor ransomware poses as a government-backed COVID-19 Android tracing app to deploy its attack. A new ransomware called CryCryptor is targeting Canadian Android users. It is distributed via multiple websites that pose as portals for a government-backed COVID-19 tracing app. According to research published by ESET on June 24, CryCryptor appeared shortly after Canada’s government […]
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BRD has added Hedera’s HBAR coin to its digital asset wallet, in addition to the project’s Blockset integration. BRD recently updated its wallet compatibility, allowing storage of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR coin. “In addition to the integration in the BRD consumer wallet, Hedera’s network data will be supported in BRD’s recently launched enterprise-grade blockchain data integration […]
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As Libra and COVID-19 give a push to CBDCs, some projects are looking to dethrone the main international currency. As central bank digital currencies continue to be researched and tested by countries across the globe, it becomes more apparent that the United States dollar’s reign might be challenged once the concept is implemented on a […]
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Regions of the world with fast-growing economic potential and young populations, such as India and Africa, will become leaders in crypto adoption. Beyond rapidly changing how we create, store and transfer value, cryptocurrencies are accelerating financial inclusion in a way that traditional financial institutions have either been unwilling or unable to. Yet crypto’s possibilities go […]
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CME Group sees a new all-time high for combined Bitcoin derivatives open interest, with options driving the momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) options continue to see record open interest this week with a $1 billion expiration just one day away. According to data from on-chain analytics tool Glassnode and others, demand for options continues to underscore the […]
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FC Barcelona’s Fan Token has generated nearly $2.5 million in trade volume in less than one day of trade. In its first day of trading, the fan token for Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona (BAR) has seen trading volume that almost doubled the $1.3 million raised in the crypto asset’s token sale earlier this week. […]
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A bill that would outlaw end-to-end encryption for technology companies was proposed by three Republican senators; meanwhile, Ava and Cardano would not yield. Three Republican senators introduced a bill to end “warrant-proof” encryption on June 23. It invokes national security as a pretext for requiring device manufacturers and service providers to assist law enforcement by […]
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Three major shifts will lead to crypto and blockchain adoption worldwide, and they have already started reshaping our world. There’s a revolution happening. We’re moving toward a world with a massive reduction in trust in centralized institutions and ways of doing things. There are several concurrent shifts happening right now, including a shift away from […]
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Blockchain companies are developing digital identity solutions to ensure regions can safely reopen following COVID-19 lockdowns. After spending months in lockdown, countries across the world have begun lifting stay-at-home orders enforced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yet as countries look to reopen, and students and employees return to schools and offices, there is a fear […]
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