Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks has announced his resignation from the company, citing "strategic differences" as a main reason for stepping down. This marks an abrupt change of plans after just weeks ago he had been promoted to co-CEO alongside Binance's current CEO Changpeng Zhao; something that was hailed by...
Amazon has not been one to shy away from innovation, as they have recently hinted that cryptocurrencies may soon be accepted. The company is looking to expand their payment options by allowing Bitcoin for purchases, as they are hiring a digital currency and blockchain product lead This move will appeal...
Square is looking to create a new business dedicated to DeFi aka "decentralized finance" applications. The projects will rely on smart contracts that are executed without the need for third parties like banks or other financial entities in order to conduct transactions of any kind, including lending and borrowing money...
Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced the launch of their new marketplace for Non Fungible Tokens, where users can buy and sell unique digital works of art. The creators will be able to take advantage of an economy that is booming in recent times with billions worth being exchanged across a...
The prominent figure in IT world, Facebook CEO – Mark Zuckerberg recently made comments on how blockchain based authentication system for user data can eliminate usage of the third-party systems. In an interview with Harvard Law professor Jonathan Zittrain on Feb. 20, Zuckerberg quoted that use case involving a blockchain system...
Popular Beverage retailer Starbucks is partnering with bitcoin exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and soon to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. The exchange has reportedly launched a new company called Bakkt, which is intended for consumers and institutions to buy, sells, store and spends digital assets on a seamless...
Philippines has recently introduced rules related to ICO’s. The cryptocurrency tokens are taken into account as securities while drafting these rules. The SEC in the Philippines has already created draft rules. As a result, ICO’s will be more clearly and transparently regulated in the Philippines. Also, currently, it...
Malta is trying to attract companies in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. In a recent announcement, it was known that Bitbay will be launching the first Malta crypto to Fiat exchange. As a result, the investors will be able to easily withdraw their cryptocurrency Holdings in the form of Fiat...
The Mexico government is the first one to launch public blockchain tender. It is a well-known fact that blockchain technology can be used for easing of the bureaucracy. As a result, many authorities are launching tenders as well as managing various departments on the blockchain technology. On the cryptocurrency, investors...
SIM hijacking is becoming more and more common. However, for the first time around this technique was actually used in order to steal $ 5 million in Bitcoin. The perpetuated is a college student from Boston. The student was arrested in California. He, however, is just part of the gang. The...
In a recent news, Indian police arrested two people who were running fake cryptocurrency company named ‘Ripple-Future’. As per police reports, around 300 million rupees($4 Million USD) were allegedly duped by felons from 1800 people. The accused running fake company claimed that they will triple the invested money in...
