Brian Armstrong has taken Apple to task over its allegedly exclusionary policies towards crypto app developers. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, alleges that Apple is stifling innovation in crypto and sidelining DeFi to protect itself from competition. In a Twitter thread published on Sept. 11, Armstrong doubled down on his […]
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South Korean public entities are becoming blockchain-friendly. The Korea Internet & Security Agency, or KISA, is the first public entity of South Korea to implement a blockchain-powered employee ID system through a smartphone app starting October. According to Yonhap, the agency will also issue tokens called “KISA Coin” to reward KISA’s best employees, enabling them […]
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A major fashion house is using blockchain to ensure authentic goods while giving rise to the notion of “Web 3.0” brands. While the concept of decentralization has been demonstrated within collaborative sectors like the gaming industry, where participants are given a voice, it’s notable that a major fashion house has decided to use blockchain and […]
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Current location based services have their limitations, but these new projects are leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how we navigate the world. What does the future hold? While these projects are ambitious, there is still a lot to do. It’s too early to say which if any of these projects will be the next adopted […]
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Smartphone users in South Korea can open bank accounts remotely with KYC verification via an ICON-powered app. South Koreans will soon be able to remotely open bank accounts requiring KYC verification using only their smartphones. According to an Aug. 26 announcement from ICONLOOP, the technology arm of South Korean blockchain network ICON, is partnering with […]
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Bitcoin Capital allocates 83% to BTC, but only 1% to ETH Investment firm Bitcoin Capital hopes that its exchange-traded product will foster mass crypto adoption. The firm’s Bitcoin Capital Active Exchange Traded Product, or BTCA, is traded on the Swiss Stock Exchange. It can discretionarily allocate funds to fifteen different cryptocurrencies and fiat. Daniel Diemers, one of […]
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Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast. It’s back to stability for Bitcoin this week as the currency continues to knock at the $12,000 ceiling. Where will it go next? One analyst sees a Battle Royale as whales try to push towards $14,000. Other investors are more optimistic. They see Berkshire Hathaway’s recent sale of […]
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What are CBDCs and the risks they possess, and how might they reshape our economies? Central bank digital currencies are a digital representation of a country’s fiat currency. They are effectively a government-issued cryptocurrency designed to replace the traditional, physical form of fiat currencies. The term CBDC is broad because its implementation involves several critical […]
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Blockchain smartphones and crypto-storing watches: Which innovative devices have actually gone from concept to reality? Talk of cryptocurrency and blockchain-powered gadgets inevitably spiked alongside the hype for token prices. But looking back, have they delivered any meaningful changes to users, or are they just another result of the hype synonymous with the space? The surge […]
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Samsung and Gemini’s joint efforts may help to overcome some of the roadblocks facing the global adoption of cryptocurrencies. In a major new partnership, Samsung has announced that the Samsung Blockchain Wallet will be integrated with Gemini, a New York-based crypto exchange. This integration will allow owners of newer Samsung Galaxy phones to not only […]
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