The third decade of the third millennium is returning humanity to the gold standard, but this time it will be backed with decentralized ledger technology. When markets are bleeding, investors turn to gold. The celebrated precious metal and former reserve standard of the world’s monetary system is valuable for several reasons, but primarily because it […]
Continue ReadingThe DeFi sector will continue to grow in the future despite the difficulties that the industry has faced since the beginning of 2020, but be careful by choosing whom to trust. Decentralized finance, or DeFi for short, became a buzzword in 2019 following the valuations of MakerDao and Compound after both companies raised sizable rounds […]
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Building on previous advantages for traders and miners, Portugal continues to establish a crypto haven with Technological Free Zones. In a bid to drive innovation forward and to stimulate the economy, Portugal has recently approved a nation-wide plan to encourage digitalization in several fields. Published on April 21, the “Digital Transitional Action Plan” puts forward […]
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The U.K.’s Open University has developed a COVID-19 proof-of-immunity app that combines blockchain with a data solution from web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. The United Kingdom’s Open University has developed a COVID-19 proof-of-immunity app that combines blockchain with a privacy-preserving data solution from web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. The prototype app, undergoing testing as of April 29, […]
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The Nxt and Ardor blockchains see drastic increases in the number of network nodes after rolling out an incentives program. The Nxt (NXT) and Ardor (ARDR) blockchains have seen a spike in the number of network’s nodes after rolling out an incentives program. Jerulidia — the company behind both blockchains — told Cointelegraph on April […]
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Almost 40 people involved in the “Nth Room” case were identified by South Korean authorities. South Korean authorities have managed to trace the digital fingerprints of at least 40 people suspected of having paid with cryptocurrencies to access videos of rape and sexual exploitation of minors in the context of the “Nth Room” case. According […]
Continue ReadingEtana Custody, a firm that services Kraken with fiat funding, has reported a breach in which no user funds were impacted. Etana Custody, a custody firm that provides fiat funding services to the major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, was reportedly breached on April 18. Despite an unauthorized party infiltrating Etana’s system, a spokesperson from the company […]
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Charles Hoskinson explains how Cardano will get to a trillion dollar market cap. In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder and Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson explained why he believes Cardano is poised for a trillion dollar market cap. One of the main distinguishing points of Cardano’s development approach is its emphasis on […]
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Dutch company GUTS has come up with a novel blockchain-based system for managing crowds in public places to minimize risks as pandemic restrictions are eased. As more and more countries seek to ease strict lockdown restrictions, challenges lie ahead managing social distancing in public places to mitigate the risks of a second wave of infections. […]
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Adam Charles, communications manager for DeFi solution, Kava, detailed his reported efforts to get banned crypto YouTubers back online. YouTube has banned a number of crypto channels recently, often restoring them shortly after. Adam Charles, senior communications manager for DeFi solution, Kava, said he has been working to help these channels get back online. Charles […]
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