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...
Many of the Irish companies which are providing cryptocurrency related services or which are trading in cryptocurrencies are not able to access formal banking facilities. They have complained that either, they have to stop trading or they have to set up foreign bank accounts in order to trade in cryptocurrencies....
The question which is remained in the minds of the cryptocurrency investors for a long period of time is whether money should be only authenticated by the banks or whether independent sources of wealth can also be considered. Even if Bitcoin does not match fiat currency in terms of a...
Famed educational institute, Standford University has launched Blockchain research center. The detail report of the launch was posted on official site on June 20. The interesting fact here is that the project is backed by Ethereum Foundation. With cryptocurrency gaining its popularity, the university is keen on studying the impact...
A LEADING crypto trading platform has joined calls for urgent market regulation – saying it’s the only way to protect fearful investors from violent price swings. Earlier this month two major crypto companies – Coinbase and Circle – made steps towards regulation. Coinbase announced it would acquire securities dealer Keystone Capital in...
Bithumb was hacked and 30 billion Korean Won worth cryptocurrency was stolen on the June 20th. After the incident took place. Bithumb asked its customers to not deposit any funds until further notice. Today Bithumb updated its progress and plan on its website. Recovery of the Stolen Crypto Assets According...
A former MLA by the name of Nalin Kotadiya has been declared as an offender in Bitcoin extortion case. The total amount involved is $ 1.3 million. This news is sending shock waves across the country. Not just the criminals but also former MLA’s as well as other such...
