The company thinks an uptick in Bitcoin prices prior to the halving will spur demand for mining hardware. Embattled cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has allegedly hinted the release of its new mining hardware could hinge on the 2020 Bitcoin (BTC) block reward halving. The news was reported by English-language Asia news outlet South China Morning […]
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Coinbase says increasing features will appear in its new offering, targeting Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrencies. The institutional asset custody arm of United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched staking for Tezos (XTZ), the company announced in a blog post on March 29. Coinbase Custody, which provides storage facilities for institutional investors, is seeking to expand its suite […]
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USStocks token allows a bet on the 500 biggest exchange-listed stocks. Decentralized financial contracts platform UMA has partnered with Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) MakerDAO to release a token tied to the United States stock market, UMA announced in a blog post on March 27. The ERC-20 token, dubbed USStocks, seeks to offer investors access to […]
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Blockchain startup Animoca Brands revealed it has signed a global licensing agreement with Formula 1® to publish a blockchain game. Blockchain startup Animoca Brands announced it had signed a global licensing agreement with Formula 1® to publish a blockchain game based on the world-renowned racing series. The news was revealed in a press release from […]
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Japanese prosecutors have reportedly dropped plans to appeal the embezzlement acquittal of former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles. Japanese prosecutors have reportedly dropped their appeal to the acquittal of former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles, The Mainichi reports on March 29. On March 15, the CEO of the now defunct Mt. Gox cryptocurrency exchange was […]
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Innisfil residents will be able to pay property taxes in Bitcoin through third-party service Coinberry Pay. The Ontario town of Innisfil, Canada, is now running a pilot program which will enable residents to pay property taxes with cryptocurrencies. The Innisfil Council voted to approve the program on March 27. Per the CBC, Innisfil, in partnership […]
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A founder of IOHK — the firm behind the cryptocurrency Cardano — said that the crypto industry needs more interoperability. Charles Hoskinson, a founder of IOHK, the firm that developed cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA), said that the cryptocurrency industry needs a “WiFi or Bluetooth moment” in an interview with media outlet Cheddar on March 28. Speaking […]
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Nornickel is reportedly exploring tokenizing palladium in addition to constructing various digital platforms. Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin is planning to create cryptocurrency tokens backed by palladium, Bloomberg reported on March 27. Potanin — who is CEO of the Russian nickel and palladium mining and smelting company MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (Nornickel) — plans to deploy […]
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Digital gift card provider Bitrefill has added an option to make Airbnb reservations with cryptocurrency. Digital gift cards and mobile phone refill provider Bitrefill has added an option to make Airbnb reservations with cryptocurrency, Bitrefill announced in al tweet on March 27. Per the announcement, customers can now pay for their bookings with Bitcoin (BTC), […]
Continue ReadingRegtech firm Coinfirm found that 69 percent out of 216 global crypto exchanges do not have “complete and transparent” KYC procedures. Only 14 percent of 216 global crypto exchanges were confirmed as being licensed by regulators, regulatory technology (regtech) startup Coinfirm found in its crypto exchange risk report released on March 27. Coinfirm, а London–based […]
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