A startup launched a leveraged token and a decentralized stablecoin on Rootstock, a smart contract solution based on Bitcoin’s blockchain. A startup has launched a leveraged token and a decentralized stablecoin on Rootstock (RIF), a smart contract solution based on Bitcoin (BTC)’s blockchain. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on April 21, Bitcoin-based decentralized […]
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Paris-based artist Ben Elliot is launching what he claims to be the first ever personal crypto backed by the market value of his artworks. Paris-based artist Ben Elliot’s efforts to revolutionize the artwork purchasing and collecting experience have resulted in what he claims to be the world’s first personal cryptocurrency directly pegged to a career. […]
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Crypto pundits believe that the Libra Association has allayed most of the concerns put forth by regulators by updating its white paper recently. Following an overhaul of Libra’s original white paper that was met with strong skepticism from United States policymakers, a member of the House Financial Services Committee — Democrat Rep. Sylvia Garcia from […]
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Cointelegraph sat down with Framework Ventures’ co-founder Michael Anderson to learn more about Synthetix, which recently added Brent and Nikkei synthetic tokens. The Synthetix (SNX) project, one of the biggest ecosystems in decentralized finance (DeFi), recently launched the Hadar upgrade, which enabled tokenized real-world assets like Brent oil and the Nikkei stock index. The launch, […]
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Huobi’s HUSD minting amount of $4.2 million coincides with April 20 day. Today, April 20, Huobi has reportedly minted some 4,200,000 HUSD worth $4.2 million. According to data published by Whale Alert, this minting occurred around 7:30 GMT. Social media reactions saw users note this number’s similarities to today’s date — the 20th day of […]
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Facebook’s Calibra is looking to create 50 new roles for its workforce in Ireland, as the firm seemingly bucks the trend of private-sector layoffs during the coronavirus crisis. Facebook’s Calibra is looking to create 50 new roles for its workforce in Ireland, as the firm seemingly bucks the trend of private-sector layoffs during the coronavirus […]
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Bitcoin shows signs it is vulnerable to a severe correction, Libra embarks on a massive U-turn to woo regulators, and Maker slapped with a $28-million lawsuit. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, […]
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Stablecoin holds are at a record high totaling over $7.6bn does this make you bullish or bearish? It’s been another bullish week for Bitcoin (BTC) as the price surged past the critical $7,200 resistance, as mentioned in last week’s analysis, all the way to $7,300. However, the price has corrected slightly and is now sitting […]
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As Bitcoin consolidates in a tight $6,900 to $7,100 range three technical factors suggest BTC is vulnerable to a sharp correction. The Bitcoin price (BTC) has been consolidating in the $6,900 to $7,100 range throughout the past 36 hours, right below a heavy resistance level at $7,200. Typically, a large price movement occurs when BTC […]
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Most crypto analysts believe that proper regulation is needed when it comes to promoting the legitimacy of stablecoins. According to a study released by the G-20’s Financial Stability Board on April 14, stablecoins pose a pertinent risk to the financial stability of the global economy and therefore need to be regulated in a manner that […]
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