Can the approaching holiday season boost Bitcoin and crypto prices? Let’s analyze the charts of the top performers of the past seven days. The New York Digital Investment Group LLC (NYDIG) has received approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer its shares to institutional investors, including registered investment advisers, their […]
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Coinbase Card, a crypto-powered Visa debit card by Coinbase exchange, now supports Dai, a stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar. Coinbase Card, a crypto-powered Visa debit card from major crypto exchange Coinbase, now supports Dai (DAI), a stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar. According to a blog post on Dec. 6, Dai is […]
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Thai police have busted an alleged Bitcoin scam trading scheme in Bangkok, arresting 24 Chinese nationals and seizing hardware. Thai immigration officials have arrested 24 Chinese nationals who were running an alleged cryptocurrency scam call center in the Rama III neighborhood of Bangkok. According to an official announcement on Dec. 2, the Immigration Bureau of […]
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San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is adding support for its latest fiat asset, the Swiss franc. San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is adding support for its latest fiat asset, the Swiss franc (CHF). According to a blog post on Dec. 5, Kraken said that in collaboration with Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick, the Swiss franc will join the […]
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By 2030, the demand for alternative currencies will rise, with digital currencies eventually replacing cash, according to recent research from Deutsche Bank. By 2030, the demand for alternative currencies will rise, with digital currencies eventually replacing cash, according to recent research from Deutsche Bank. In the “Imagine 2030” report, Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid raised […]
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Gaming industry has seen incredible advancements with the implementation of VR, AR and AI, but blockchain promises to bring even more value. Blockchain is transforming the financial industry right before our eyes, with many market onlookers anticipating a complete replacement of existing payment, trading and banking infrastructures. Blockchain and finance seem like the perfect match, […]
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The crypto loans industry is a relatively new sector, and yet many platforms have already established themselves. It may seem surprising, but platforms designed for loans and lending through the use of cryptocurrencies are a relatively new development for the crypto industry. Each platform adheres to its own strategy, but the idea shared by all […]
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The Fed chairman’s recent letter illuminates how monetary policy bigwigs view crypto and if it might greenlight a USD stablecoin. Where just a handful of years ago, the idea would have been immediately dismissed or even met with ridicule, the United States Federal Reserve is now taking the concept of an official dollar stablecoin seriously. […]
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Blockchain researchers at online brokerage eToro have argued that Facebook should look to support third-party stablecoins, not Libra. Blockchain researchers at online brokerage eToro have argued that Facebook should look to support third-party stablecoins, not Libra. According to a Nov. 28 report from Finextra, eToro’s blockchain research unit eToroX Labs believes that while Facebook’s crypto […]
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Bitcoin educator Andreas Antonopoulos says that while futures markets may indeed place a damper on the coin’s price, the stakes are different to what you might think. Bitcoin (BTC) educator Andreas Antonopoulos says that while futures markets may indeed place a damper on the cryptocurrency’s price, the stakes are different to what you might think. […]
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