XRP price rallied 91% in the past month and data shows these three fundamental factors may be behind the break above the current multi-year range. In the past month, the price of XRP rallied 91% as the digital asset at last found some spark and is now playing catch up with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). […]
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New rule-making aims to stop “creeping politicization of the banking industry,” says OCC head. Per a Friday announcement, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or OCC, is looking for public comments on rule-making that would stop banks from denying services to businesses based on sector. In the words of Comptroller Brian Brooks, “Blanket […]
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What are the main advantages that crypto can offer when making cross-border payments, and what are the main challenges for consumers? How can you easily, securely store and exchange cryptocurrencies? By using a platform that has a carefully cultivated reputation for keeping digital assets safe. Crypto platforms are emerging that aim to make cross-border payments […]
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The surge in crypto derivatives trading is likely to continue amid the bull market. Some of the biggest names in blockchain have thrown their weight behind a new cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, signaling that the next bull market could be driven by institutional investors. Crypto derivatives platform Globe has raised $3 million in seed investments to […]
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Regulatory compliance is crucial for firms hoping to drive mainstream crypto adoption no matter which part of the world they operate in. Mainstream interest for cryptocurrency is becoming ever-apparent as major online payment systems such as PayPal begin to offer support for digital currencies. While a revolutionary step for both the crypto and traditional finance […]
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Hong Kong appears to be tightening the screws on unregulated crypto exchanges. Proposed regulations targeting Hong Kong’s blockchain industry could have far-reaching consequences for the crypto derivatives market, according to new research from Messari.io. In a report published on Wednesday, researcher Mira Christanto said the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, which happens to be […]
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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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The Australian could be 99-years old by the time he is released if he’s sentenced to the maximum penalty. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, or ASIC, has charged the former Australian national representative of BitConnect for his involvement in the multi-billion-dollar crypto Ponzi scheme. According to a Nov. 17 statement from the ASIC, the […]
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“Being your own bank” doesn’t have to be hard — here’s a few hints on how to do it right As the cryptocurrency market is in the midst of a major bull run with Bitcoin (BTC) approaching its all-time highs, the security concerns of cryptocurrency self-storage are becoming more relevant than ever. On Nov. 12, […]
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2020 marks a new era for mining institutionalization, bringing with it both benefits and challenges. There are very few investments that can deliver an infrastructure-style downside case with a venture-capital-style upside. The combination of energy arbitrage with accumulating a balance sheet of Bitcoin (BTC) can deliver this. That is why we are seeing a rush […]
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