DeFi
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China’s calls for “speed up” of Hainan’s “Blockchain Pilot Zone,” no sign of crypto even as Digital Yuan rises
China’s leaving no stones unturned in its well-publicized quest to become the world’s leader in blockchain development and services. After introducing favorable terms for…
Adoption
Thailand’s OmiseGo rebrands to OMG Network, Tether releases USDT noting Ethereum issues
Late on June 1, Thailand’s high-flying OmiseGo rebranded to OMG Network. The project was one of 2017’s biggest ICOs, raising $25 million and going…
Privacy
This Bitcoin developer is using “swaps” to solve BTC’s long-running “pseudonymous” privacy issue
Bitcoin’s privacy features have been under fire by critics since early 2013. While the protocol remains technically robust and mathematically secure, a loophole allows…
Mining
Early Bitcoin advocate explains how falling oil markets mean profits for America and China BTC miners
The world’s equity, fuel, and bonds markets have entered into uncertain and volatile periods — driven on the back of unstable trade wars, changing fundamentals,…
Merge
Ethereum developer Danny Ryan speaks on ETH 2.0 progress, gives insights on new features
Ethereum’s upcoming 2.0 “Senerity” update is much-awaited among cryptocurrency circles. The update will see the world’s second-largest blockchain protocol move from a PoW to…
Technology
ICON, South Korea’s biggest crypto project, enables cross-chain interoperability
South Korea’s ICON, regarded by some as the country’s biggest cryptocurrency project, launched a significant update for its protocol earlier this week. The development…
Adoption
China: Parliament passes law allowing inheritance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies; a changing crypto narrative?
China’s secretive stance on digital currencies is starting to reveal traces of long-term aspirations. On one hand, the country does not allow any form…
Adoption
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg explains how digital currency Libra could increase the firm’s profits
Days after rebranding the Calibra wallet to Novi, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg explained to shareholders how Libra, the firm’s upcoming digital currency, can help…
Adoption
Reddit’s Fortnite gamers are bigger crypto adopters than r/Cryptocurrency
Reddit’s true crypto adopters may not be subscribed to its crypto-focused subreddit. Weeks after Reddit announced its Ethereum-based Community Points and incentives program for…
Mining
Move over BTC futures, the world’s accredited millionaires can now profit by mining Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining, long known as an obscure activity limited to cyberpunks and dominated by Chinese brands, can now be an alternative investment option for…
Trading
One of Bitcoin’s earliest developers suggests crypto trading is all speculation and no tech
The volatility of cryptocurrency markets is well-documented and definitely not for the faint-hearted — 100x leverage, double-digit percentage drops in a single trading session,…
Adoption
China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential
Three major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain. In separate developments, schools and publishers in Korea, China,…