A South African team is building a blockchain-powered COVID-19 status verification app, using a different approach to Russian, Chinese solutions. A team of academics at the University of Cape Town in South Africa is developing a blockchain-powered application that will allow users to verify their own COVID-19 status. The platform, named Covi-ID, is still under […]
Continue ReadingCrypto exchange Binance is enabling citizens in five further countries to buy crypto using Visa cards with their national fiat currencies. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is enabling citizens in five further countries to buy cryptocurrency using Visa debit and credit cards with their national fiat currencies. The new service, announced April 10, will extend card support […]
Continue ReadingLeading crypto exchange Binance is refuting claims of embezzlement recently levied against it by an alleged scammer. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is refuting recent claims of embezzlement from a Ukrainian national whose account was frozen for alleged fraud. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Binance noted inaccuracies in the sums of crypto assets that the Ukrainian account holder […]
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OTC order book aggregator B2B2 identified Bitcoin spreads of between 5% and 10% during the record crypto market crash of March 12–13. Over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity provider B2C2 has published a report analyzing the trading spreads exhibited across its Bitcoin (BTC) market and three leading institution-facing spot exchanges throughout March. The study finds that spreads widened […]
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Hacked cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia today informed its users that the High Court of New Zealand has delivered its judgment on the status of their compromised assets. Hacked cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia today informed its users that the High Court of New Zealand has delivered its judgment on the status of their compromised assets. In a tweet […]
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Binance’s real-time trades feed and quotes data will now be available on Streamr’s marketplace. Open-source blockchain infrastructure Streamr announced on April 7 a new integration with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, in which Streamr will offer the exchange’s real-time trade feeds on its marketplace. From now on, Binance’s real-time trades and quotes data for all asset pairs […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced a new feature that allows its users to convert small balances to the firm’s proprietary token OKB. Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced a new feature that allows its users to convert small balances to the firm’s proprietary token OKB. OKEx announced on April 7 that the new product allows its user to […]
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Bitfinex is launching a staking service allowing EOS, Tezos, Cosmos, and V-Systems holders to generate passive income from proof-of-stake crypto assets held on the exchange. Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has become the latest exchange to offer staking services to customers. Announced April 3, Bitfinex will offer staking rewards up to 10% per annum on crypto […]
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Large charitable organizations embrace Bitcoin and other crypto donations as the usefulness of crypto in times of crisis emerges. In the war against the novel coronavirus, cryptocurrencies are emerging as a much-needed tool for charity and fundraising projects. Already there are a number of large nonprofits accepting Bitcoin donations. Plus, some blockchain and crypto firms […]
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Bitcoin flips bullish, but more trouble may be in store, Binance acquires CoinMarketCap in a rumored $400-million deal, and Trump hints at $9 oil. 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 […]
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