Social trading has the potential to introduce inexperienced consumers to the world of crypto. Here, we look at the pros and cons. Navigating the world of cryptocurrencies can be nightmarish at the best of times. New coins and tokens are continually emerging, and volatility means that digital assets can be flying high one day and […]
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Being an integral part of the Ethereum’s blockchain transition to PoS, the difficulty bomb may pose a threat to miners and projects. The Ethereum block difficulty began to grow back in November 2016. Since then, developers have been constantly forced to carry out hard forks to keep the network up until the transition to a […]
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Footwear giant Nike patented shoes that are tokenized as a non-fungible token on the Ethereum blockchain, dubbed CryptoKicks. Footwear giant Nike patented shoes that are tokenized as a non-fungible token (NFT) on the Ethereum blockchain, dubbed CryptoKicks. The patent — dated Dec. 10 — describes a digital asset for footwear and ways to use it. […]
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Banco Santander has just performed an early redemption of the blockchain-based bond that was issued on Sept.10, 2019. Spain’s multinational banking giant Banco Santander has just redeemed a $20 million bond using the Ethereum blockchain. The firm has performed an early repayment of the blockchain-based bond that was issued on Sept.10, 2019, which purportedly shows […]
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Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger announced the latest version of its Ledger Live application, adding support for Tezos and Tezos staking. Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has announced the latest version of its Ledger Live application, adding support for Tezos (XTZ) and Tezos staking. Unveiled last year, Ledger Live is a software solution that allows Ledger hardware […]
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Denmark-based cryptocurrency users have begun receiving letters from the local tax agency requesting a full background of all their cryptocurrency transactions. Denmark-based cryptocurrency users have begun receiving letters from the Danish tax agency, Skattestyrelsen (Skat), requesting that traders provide a full background of all their cryptocurrency transactions, sources informed Cointelegraph on Dec. 10. In its […]
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Choosing a cryptocurrency exchange can be difficult but here’s 10 essential aspects to consider when looking for a trading platform. Choosing the right cryptocurrency exchange may be one of the most important initial tasks an interested trader or investor must complete. Picking the wrong platform could potentially lead down a road riddled with hacks, distractions […]
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The second-largest power utility in Japan is extending its trial of a blockchain-powered system for transacting renewable energy credits. The second-largest power utility in Japan is extending its trial of a blockchain-powered system for transacting renewable energy credits. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Dec. 9, the Kansai Electric Power Co Inc […]
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Ethereum completes the Istanbul hard fork, analysts warn “the halvening” will be a non-event, and research suggests crypto will replace fiat by 2030. 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, predictions and much […]
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Can the approaching holiday season boost Bitcoin and crypto prices? Let’s analyze the charts of the top performers of the past seven days. The New York Digital Investment Group LLC (NYDIG) has received approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer its shares to institutional investors, including registered investment advisers, their […]
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