Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says that cryptocurrency “deserves an opportunity to find a sustainable future in our economy.” Adena Friedman, president and CEO of Nasdaq Inc., says that cryptocurrency “deserves an opportunity to find a sustainable future in our economy,” in a post on LinkedIn, published Jan. 20. Writing ahead of her appearance at the […]
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Even for experienced crypto users, unexpected problems can arise that seem impossible to solve. Here, we look at the solutions you need to get things sorted. I sent a transaction with a tiny fee! What do I do? Relax. You have options. For fear of sounding like a broken record, you can wait. In some […]
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Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten will control its crypto exchange and prepaid card service through a new setup called Rakuten Payment. Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten has announced a revision to its corporate restructure, setting up a new payments subsidiary that includes its cryptocurrency business, Cointelegraph Japan reported Jan. 21. Rakuten, known informally as ‘Japan’s Amazon,’ originally […]
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Statements from several industry insiders suggest that cryptocurrencies are undervalued, and a reversal should soon be on the cards. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making […]
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The port authority of one of Europe’s busiest ports has reportedly signed an agreement under which it will collaborate with IBM on a blockchain-based shipping platform. The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement under which it will collaborate with IBM on its shipping platform Tradelens, Europa News reported on […]
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Senior adviser to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said that cryptocurrencies are slow, lack value and fail basic financial tests. Huw van Steenis, senior adviser to Bank of England’s (BOE) Governor Mark Carney, told Bloomberg in an interview Monday, Jan. 21, that cryptocurrencies fail fundamental financial tests. Van Steenis joined BOE in 2018, having […]
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An executive at ConsenSys stated that the firm did not lay off more than 10 percent of staff amid a more competitive market. Recent layoffs at blockchain software technology company ConsenSys did not exceed 10 percent of staff. The company’s Executive Director of Enterprise and Social Impact Vanessa Grellet spoke to Cointelegraph about the recent […]
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Reportedly the world’s largest volunteer service platform, Zhiyuan Hui, has announced its partnership with crypto startup EveriToken. Chinese non-profit Zhiyuan Hui — reportedly the world’s largest volunteer service platform — has announced its partnership with token economy infrastructure firm EveriToken. The news was announced Jan. 12 in an official EveriToken blog post. As of December […]
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Crypto hardware wallet developer Tangem says newly raised funds will go towards increasing penetration in industries such as transport and loyalty. Switzerland-based Cryptocurrency ‘smart card’ wallet manufacturer Tangem has secured $15 million in funding from Japanese finance giant SBI Group, the company confirmed in a press release Jan. 21. Tangem, which began issuing its first […]
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sponsored A new blockchain network is focusing on social responsibility — clamping down on fraud, illicit activities and making crypto accessible to millions of people. For the everyday consumer, cryptocurrencies and blockchain are still shrouded in mystery. User interfaces that are difficult to understand represent a major barrier to entry, with slow transaction speeds frustrating […]
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