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Bitcoin mining, long known as an obscure activity limited to cyberpunks and dominated by Chinese brands, can now be an alternative investment option for accredited investors looking to take a BTC bet. Do you mine? Bitfury, an Amsterdam-based Bitcoin mining operator, has launched its ambitious institutional investor program, allowing high-net-worth individuals and deep-pocketed corporations to […]

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, and small-cap altcoins “mooning” hundreds of dollars under an hour lead many to the crypto market under the guise of an early-adopter. But Gavin Andresen, one of Bitcoin’s earliest developers, suggests […]

Charles Hoskinson discussed the effort that went into building Shelley, the upcoming staking era of the Cardano blockchain. The CEO of IOHK said that the company’s “slow and steady” approach to development turned out to be much better in the long run, as it facilitates the creation of an even playing field for every other […]

Despite rallying by over 100 percent from the lows, Ethereum is not yet in a bull run. In fact, the cryptocurrency is still trading over 85 percent below its all-time high price of ~$1,400 — a statistic confirming it is embroiled in a bear market. Prominent analysts are starting to come to the conclusion that […]

The global economy is currently in uncharted waters, and investors across all markets and assets – including stocks, Bitcoin, gold, and more – are all closely watching to see how the economy trends as most countries begin easing their pandemic-related lockdowns. The man standing at the helm of one of the world’s largest banks believes […]

Cryptocurrency payment platform Crypto.com announced the listing of Cardano (ADA) on The Syndicate platform. To celebrate the listing, the company said that it will hold a discounted sale event for $500,000 worth of ADA at 50 percent off, with the listing commencing on Jun. 9 on the Crypto.com exchange. A chance to buy ADA at […]

Most top crypto assets share similar characteristics — they’re mostly decentralized, global, non-sovereign, and permissionless assets not tied to a real-world asset. Where cryptocurrencies largely differ, then, is in their monetary policy — or in some cases, their lack thereof. A researcher at Messari recently remarked that the inflation rate of XRP’s supply is hundreds of […]

Banking giant Goldman Sachs held its highly anticipated client call today, in which the topic of cryptocurrency was floated. Unsurprisingly, they offered a scathing critique of the nascent market, echoing age-old anti-Bitcoin talking points. Their analysis of Bitcoin – and reasoning for why it should not be considered a viable investment – is highly flawed, […]

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, and Australia introduced blockchain and digital currency-related coursework for graduates and government officials, guided by narratives of future opportunities and concerns of potential unemployment. Australia’s RMIT offers blockchain course On May […]

Calibra is no more. Just the name, though. Facebook’s ambitious digital currency project underwent a major rebranding on May 26, including a change in name, logo, design, and the addition of some new features. The “new way” As per an official Facebook announcement, Calibra is now Novi, an upcoming digital currency wallet used to access […]