Having just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” Having just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin (BTC) payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.” […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain technology could help the African gold industry boost the continent’s economic growth, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Western perception of precious African resources usually tends to focus on the diamond trade. However, amid an ongoing pandemic, gold usually surfaces as both one of the most in-demand and discussed assets in the world. Historically known […]
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Renowned artist, Lyle Owerko, is selling his digital artwork on a blockchain platform backed by major crypto exchange Gemini. Renowned photographer and filmmaker, Lyle Owerko, is selling his digital artwork on Nifty Gateway — a blockchain platform backed by the Gemini crypto exchange. Owerko, whose patrons include Madonna and Jay-Z, is auctioning works that are […]
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The crypto exchange OKEx’s CEO, Jay Hao, talks the future of OKEx and the crypto sector, CMC’s acquisition by Binance and his favorite books. Jay Hao, the CEO of the digital asset exchange OKEx, took part in Cointelegraph China HUB, an online interview column started by Cointelegraph China. In the past, Hao has stated that […]
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The app will enable users to convert fiat currency into BABB’s native token throughout Europe, which can be sent abroad. Crypto wallet banking and donation app BABB has announced on April 20 that they have incorporated a cash-out fiat gateway with GBP/EUR conversion in 36 countries in Europe. According to the official announcement, users can convert […]
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Binance’s CEO has revealed that the exchange puts 25% of its profits towards investment opportunities each year. The chief executive of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao — often known as CZ — has revealed that the firm diverts a quarter of its profits into investment opportunities. Zhao’s comments follow Binance’s completion of several recent […]
Continue ReadingGiven the global coronavirus lockdown, some blockchain projects have found their business plans affected, others see no change. The coronavirus pandemic has been affecting more and more aspects of the blockchain and cryptocurrency market. As Cointelegraph previously reported, more than half of the 2020 crypto conferences were either canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 […]
Continue ReadingA U.K. payments startup is adding fiat gateways for Binance Chain BEP2 tokens to connect them with the banking network in the U.S., U.K., the EU and India. United Kingdom-based startup Cashaa has developed a fiat gateway for BEP2 tokens on Binance Chain. Announced on April 9, the integration would let users sell and buy […]
Continue ReadingDespite the high level of privacy, Venezuela’s national crypto could not help avoid international sanctions nor even cover the illicit activities of the country’s leaders. At the end of February, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed its Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program, which targets peer-to-peer and darknet markets for the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. Then, […]
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Microsoft is devoting resources to identifying ransomware vulnerabilities in the IT systems of hospitals to help in the fight against coronavirus. Global computing conglomerate Microsoft is notifying hospitals that are vulnerable to ransomware attacks to help prevent healthcare institutions from becoming overwhelmed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The firm also published recommendations to hospitals for securing […]
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