DeFi
Adoption
SpaceX just sent an Ethereum node to the International Space Station
Crypto company SpaceChain is behind that payload. It says the move helps with greater security of the Ethereum and wider adoption.
Adoption
Jack Dorsey reveals Square could launch a hardware Bitcoin wallet
Dorsey said the wallet would be done ‘entirely in the open,’ referring to its possible open-source design.
Regulation
RBI governor “surprised” that Indian banks cited 2018 laws to block crypto users
The governor of the country’s central bank said that the government’s stance on cryptocurrencies is more of a warning.
Regulation
Chinese province sounds fresh alarm on ‘illegal’ crypto schemes
The move is the latest in the ongoing China ‘FUD.’
Trading
Bitcoin falls $3,000 after Musk tweets out a ‘broken heart’
The Tesla CEO’s reputation has taken a huge hit in crypto circles, but many still seem to react based on his tweets.
Technology
IOTA 2.0 ‘Nectar’ goes live, here’s how the network will improve
New entries on ‘Tangle’ no longer require additional approval by a central authority. In previous versions of the IOTA protocol, this used to be the job of the Coordinator.
Adoption
Miami mayor Francis Suarez holds Bitcoin and Ethereum, and he’s ‘planning to’ buy the dip
The mayor revealed he holds the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap during an interview with CNBC.
Adoption
Standard Chartered unit to offer crypto trading services in UK and Europe
The bank’s innovation unit is partnering with the parent company of Hong Kong’s OSL Group to bring crypto exposure to institutional clients in the UK and Europe.
DeFi
‘Bitcoin is DeFi’ and other crypto takes with Anna Tutova of Coinstelegram
Check out the Tutova’s thoughts on crypto, NFTs, Bitcoin and much more in this week's Cryptonites episode,
Technology
IOHK announces first cross-chain bridge to Cardano (ADA) from Nervos (CKB)
The bridge will reduce transaction costs between platforms and allow users to access features of both blockchains.
Investments
$270 billion fund Guggenheim is seeking Bitcoin exposure, SEC filing shows
The fund said it would invest in cryptocurrencies, mainly Bitcoin, as part of a new fund.
Adoption
Crypto bets via Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP are fueling illegal gambling in Asia
A racing body made the comments in a report earlier this week.