ICON unveils a new consensus algorithm which improves scalability and network bandwidth without sacrificing security. South Korea’s largest public blockchain project, ICON (ICX), announced its new Loop Fault Tolerance 2.0 (LFT 2.0) consensus algorithm on April 8. The new algorithm claims to make performance improvements in scalability and network bandwidth over the popular Practical Byzantine […]
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The Cointelegraph team talks about their experiences in handling the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has been changing the global economy, our lifestyle, our ways of interacting with each other and our vision of the future. The Cointelegraph team keeps working from home offices, and all the events we planned to participate in have been […]
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The Bank of Korea has launched a pilot program to assess the technological and legal requirements of issuing a central bank digital currency. The Bank of Korea announced on April 6 that it has launched a pilot program to assess the logistics of issuing a central bank digital currency — or CBDC. While the South […]
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The CFTC has pushed for a default ruling after failing to locate the alleged director of a $147 million crypto Ponzi scheme. The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested that the alleged founder of the crypto $147 million Ponzi scheme Control-Finance be declared a default. On April 3, the CFTC filed for […]
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Bithumb Global, the international platform of South Korea’s top crypto exchange, has rolled out margin trading with 5x leverage for Bitcoin and Ether trading pairs with Tether. Bithumb Global, the international platform of South Korea’s top crypto exchange, has rolled out margin trading with 5x leverage for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading pairs with […]
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Huobi is launching a charity initiative to support Indonesia’s fight against coronavirus. Huobi’s charity arm has announced an initiative to distribute aid to assist Indonesia’s fight against COVID-19. Huobi Charity will distribute aid in partnership with the Indonesia-China Association of Economic, Social and Cultural Cooperation (ICAESCC) to make monetary contributions, donate medical supplies, and leverage […]
Continue ReadingOn April 4, the Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance will open Binance KR for trading in South Korea. Crypto exchange Binance is preparing to enter the Korean market for the first time. According to a company blog post on March 31, the Malta-based exchange will soon open Binance KR for trading. The crypto-to-crypto exchange is so […]
Continue ReadingBitget, a Singapore-headquartered digital asset platform, has obtained a license from the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. While global cryptocurrency firms increasingly come to Singapore to benefit from its crypto-friendly ecosystem, some local firms are also expanding their operations beyond local jurisdiction. Bitget, a Singapore-headquartered digital asset platform, has obtained regulatory approval from the United […]
Continue ReadingRoger Ver, the prominent Bitcoin Cash advocate and former CEO of Bitcoin.com, appears to think that the world’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionate. Roger Ver, the prominent Bitcoin Cash (BCH) advocate and former CEO of Bitcoin.com, appears to think that the world’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionate. In a tweet published […]
Continue ReadingCrypto company,Triffic, is rewarding users with crypto for social distancing in their growing AR game. The coronavirus pandemic is causing the worst global economic recession among all business sectors since 1929. Advertising and marketing budgets alone could see a $3 billion loss in 2020. Both traditional brands and crypto companies are replacing their high profile […]
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