Professional crypto contrarian Nouriel Roubini wants the recording of his debate with the CEO of BitMEX released. American economist and professional crypto contrarian Nouriel Roubini has furiously demanded the release of a recording of his latest debate with BitMEX CEO and co-founder Arthur Hayes. In one of several fulminating tweets posted on July 2, Roubini […]
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Argento and LBX say their regulated product is unique in not involving fiat at any stage. Two European companies have launched what they describe as the world’s first genuine bitcoin (BTC) bond, they confirmed in a joint press release on July 3. Luxembourg-based Argento, a securitization firm, joined forces with London Block Exchange (LBX) to […]
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Academic researchers at the University of Cambridge have launched a real-time index that tracks the total electricity consumption of the bitcoin network. Academic researchers at the University of Cambridge (UoC) have launched a real-time index that tracks the total electricity consumption of the Bitcoin network. The news was revealed in an announcement posted by the […]
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Crypto may help to solve microtransaction problems, as gamers are becoming disillusioned with industry leaders. The world of gaming has evolved immensely over the past decade, particularly when it comes to online transactions and purchases. For example, a market study conducted by LendEDU last year revealed that, out of a thousand gamers who were found […]
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The largest cryptocurrency rose as high as $11,525 in Wednesday trading, capping daily gains of 20%. Bitcoin (BTC) surprised markets and and the media alike on July 3, jumping over 20% in 24 hours to overcome resistance at $11,000. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Data from Coin360 put BTC/USD firmly in the green Wednesday, following […]
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The country’s economy minister confirmed the plans to use crypto in local and international transactions. Cuba is the latest country to consider using cryptocurrency to skirt U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported quoting a government source on July 3. In a public address on local television, the country’s president, Migual Diaz-Canel, said the plan would raise capital […]
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ZenGo reportedly shows that its keyless wallet solution can support Facebook’s announced virtual currency Libra via testnet demonstrations. The non-custodial crypto wallet solution ZenGo has created an open source project that purportedly provides proof-of-concept (PoC) for its ability to support social media giant Facebook’s virtual currency Libra, according to an official announcement by ZenGo on […]
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Financial services firm Jefferies’ recent survey indicates that American users will hardly use Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin Libra due to a lack of trust. Financial services firm Jefferies’ recent survey indicates that American users will hardly use Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin Libra due to a lack of trust, The Block reported on July 1 In the survey, […]
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The partially recognized Republic of Abkhazia is planning to build a large cryptocurrency mining farm, according to President Raul Khadjimba. The partially recognized Republic of Abkhazia is planning to build a large cryptocurrency mining farm, the President Raul Khadjimba claimed in an interview with news outlet RiaFAN, published on July 2. When asked if Abkhazia’s […]
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BAM Trading Services, the operator of Binance US, has appointed a former Ripple exec as CEO to oversee the launch of the platform. The operator of United States-based division of Binance crypto exchange has appointed former Ripple exec as its new CEO, the company officially announced on July 2. BAM Trading Services (BAM), the operator […]
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