DeFi and shopping may seem like an unlikely combination, but these protocols have the potential to unlock better deals for consumers and merchants alike. Decentralized finance and shopping seem like an unusual combination at first. How can liquidity pools help you save money at the till? But scratch a little deeper and some compelling use […]
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Two leading global container carriers have joined the TradeLens platform to digitize their supply chain. Two of the world’s largest container carriers announced a full integration onto IBM and Maersk’s TradeLens blockchain platform. CMA CGM, a French container and shipping company, along with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have joined the TradeLens network to enable a […]
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There are several ways DeFi users can earn via yield farming. However, it isn’t so simple, as the technology is still young, say pundits. Yield farming has experienced a Cambrian explosion of sorts over the last few months, thanks in part to the emergence of various decentralized finance protocols. In its most basic sense, yield […]
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A major fashion house is using blockchain to ensure authentic goods while giving rise to the notion of “Web 3.0” brands. While the concept of decentralization has been demonstrated within collaborative sectors like the gaming industry, where participants are given a voice, it’s notable that a major fashion house has decided to use blockchain and […]
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Robinhood has secured an additional $200M in funding in a Series G funding round, bringing its total valuation to $11.2B. Stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has raised $200 million in a new funding round. In an Aug. 17 blog post, Robinhood said it had secured $200 million in a Series G funding round. Robinhood […]
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According to a report by market research firm HFS Research, blockchain technology will play a decisive role in establishing the future “hyperconnected economy.” According to a report by market research firm HFS Research, blockchain technology will play a decisive role in establishing the future “hyperconnected economy.” A report excerpt recently released by HFS for Big […]
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The popular stock and crypto trading app has put its global expansion plans on hold. Robinhood, the Silicon Valley-based stock and cryptocurrency investing app popular among younger generations for its “gamified,” user-friendly interface and zero-fee trading, has reportedly decided to abort its launch in the United Kingdom “indefinitely”. According to CNBC on July 21, Robinhood […]
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As 336 BTC get stolen from crypto-friendly bank Cashaa, there is still no clear explanation for what happened. On July 11, fraudsters hacked into digital payment platform Cashaa’s over-the-counter desk, which serves Indian customers, and stole 336 Bitcoin (BTC), worth approximately $3.1million. Although Cashaa stated that there have been no users affected by this hack, […]
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MoneyGram saw a significant rise in user transaction numbers for May 2020 compared to the same period last year, coinciding with a partnership with Ripple that began last June. Global money transfer platform MoneyGram recently unveiled year-over-year growth numbers, showing double the number of transactions seen in May 2019. MoneyGram ended Q1 2020 with 57% […]
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OKEx’s chief strategy officer does not agree with CoinMarketCap’s recent exchange ranking changes, calling the site “dead.” OkEx chief strategy officer, Alysa Xu, called out crypto data site CoinMarketCap, or CMC, for its recent exchange ranking rationale, proclaiming the platform dead. “Fairness and justice are the basis of all rankings,” Xu said in a May […]
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