The capitalization of the tokens underpinning DeFi projects has reclaimed $1 billion, while the value of total funds locked up is $703 million. The value of the tokens underpinning decentralized finance, or DeFi, protocols has again surpassed $1 billion. The milestone comes amid a spike in the proliferation of DeFi projects, with data aggregator DeFiMarketCap […]
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As Abu Dhabi rolls out regulatory framework for crypto assets, businesses are increasingly embracing distributed ledger technologies. Businesses in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates’, or UAE, are increasingly embracing blockchain technology as local regulators move towards adopting inclusive legislation regarding crypto assets. Though Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, announced its […]
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North Korean crypto and cyberattacks still in the crosshairs of several U.S. agencies, who have issued a new advisory against the regime’s cryptojacking and hacking programs. Several United States agencies issued what they call comprehensive guidance on North Korea’s cyber attacks, which have hacked cryptocurrency exchanges and used cryptojacking and ransomware to finance the regime. […]
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Continuing public support for Bitcoin, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki says that Bitcoin, gold and silver will win big after the pandemic is over. Bitcoin (BTC) ultimately stands to go parabolic after the coronavirus ends, the author of the world’s bestselling personal finance book says. In a tweet on April 15, Robert Kiyosaki, […]
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Digital tokens like Zcash and Monero rose in 2019, while even larger coins like LTC are focusing on privacy features to gain new market share. According to a new report, privacy-focused digital assets like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) surged in price in 2019. Those with a higher market cap, like Litecoin (LTC), may be […]
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An overview of 2020’s four most significant regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges around the world. The lack of uniformity among different jurisdictions’ cryptocurrency laws makes it difficult for crypto exchanges seeking to expand to new markets. While some countries are embracing and fostering innovation, others are more hostile to Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Further exacerbating […]
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China’s Internet Finance Association’s latest survey applauds blockchain development across the country. A recent survey by China’s National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA) has found that blockchain technology is gaining a solid footing. On April 14, Chinese local news platform Sina reported the results of the latest blockchain survey conducted by the National Internet […]
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Multicoin Capital has lead a $1.5 million fundraising round in top Chinese DeFi “super-app” platform dForce. Blockchain and cryptocurrency venture capital firm Multicoin Capital has led a $1.5 million seed round for Chinese decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol dForce. Mable Jiang, the principal of crypto venture capital firm Multicoin Capital, told Cointelegraph that dForce’s plan to […]
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According to crypto analytics firm Messari, XRP was the worst performing large cap token in 2019 — and this year isn’t shaping up any better. Ripple’s native token XRP was the worst performing large cap token in 2019 — and 2020 isn’t looking much better so far. Crypto analytics firm Messari this week released data […]
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Atomic Loans may have cracked the nut of Bitcoin DeFi as much as anyone can, as its users can use Bitcoin as direct collateral for a cross-chain loan disbursed on Ethereum. Atomic Loans is launching a decentralized finance (DeFi) product that is likely to be the closest to a direct implementation on Bitcoin’s (BTC) chain. […]
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