Analysis of the challenges and benefits of creating blockchain protocols capable of true interoperability. The recent release of a report from the World Economic Forum and Deloitte on blockchain interoperability revealed the true complications of inter-blockchain communication. Cross-chain has been one of the major discussion points in blockchain development circles over the last few […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has hired banking and fintech veteran Teana Baker-Taylor to lead its expansion in the United Kingdom and European market. Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has hired banking and fintech veteran Teana Baker-Taylor to lead its expansion in the United Kingdom and European market. Baker-Taylor has over 20 years of experience in HSBC, […]
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Trustology CEO Alex Batlin has made no secret of his desire to integrate decentralized finance protocols into the custody platform. Crypto custody platform Trustology has extended its services to Binance Chain and plans to offer custodial trading through Binance’s non-custodial exchange, Binance DEX. How exactly can custodial trading happen on a non-custodial exchange like DEX? […]
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Bitcoin Cash startup General Protocols has raised more than $1 Million for its DeFi vision. The General Protocols startup is developing its Decentralized Finance (DeFi) vision on Bitcoin Cash after raising more than $1 million in a seed funding round. This round of funding allows the Singapore-based team to develop their flagship product AnyHedge on […]
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After a meteoric rise, DeFi has suffered several high-profile setbacks. The question is not about whether it will recover, but what needs to be done to ensure recovery. The “hack” of the DAO runs deep into the collective memory of the cryptocurrency community. After an extremely successful crowdfund in May 2016, the DAO lasted a […]
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A security vulnerability on decentralized exchange, Loopring, was identified and quickly patched before it could be exploited. On May 7, Blockchain scalability and privacy specialist, Starkware, discovered a critical security vulnerability in the frontend wallet of Loopring’s decentralized exchange. This bug placed all $5 million worth of the exchange’s funds at risk. Starkware alerted Loopring, […]
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Post-halving scenario on Bitcoin’s long-term market trust and reputation seems quite positive according to crypto pundits. With Bitcoin’s (BTC) fourth halving just four days away, members of the global crypto community are eager to see how the event pans out monetarily for the flagship crypto asset. Historically speaking, the halving has almost always had a […]
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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson have taken gold bug Peter Schiff to task for his professionalized Bitcoin criticism. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson have taken gold bug Peter Schiff to task for his professionalized Bitcoin (BTC) naysaying. On May 6, Zhao, better known in the industry as […]
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Crypto analysts AlfaBlock claim that the MakerDAO protocol will need to host several trillion Dai by 2040 to maintain its current market capitalization. Crypto analysts AlfaBlok has published a report that claims the number of circulating Dai will need to increase by more than 70% each year in order for MakerDAO (MKR) to maintain its […]
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Cambridge University has launched a ‘Bitcoin Mining Map’ that shows the distribution of hashing power worldwide as well as within China. The Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a Bitcoin Mining Map that provides the average monthly hash rate produced by each country across the globe. The map is informed by the data […]
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