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...
EToro traditionally has been a forex broker. However, in the last few years, eToro has expanded its services for cryptocurrency trading as well. The eToro brokerage house has gained a lot of traction in the cryptocurrency niche as well. That is why eToro is consistently looking to expand. In order...
Recently, a French national accepted his guilt in US courts. He was guilty of selling narcotics and accepting Bitcoins as payments. The name of the culprit is Guy Vallerius. He operated under the username OxyMonster. He was arrested by the authorities in September last year. He was arrested at the...
It is a known fact that Walmart had applied for a patent for the control of the electric grid with the help of blockchain technology. On June 14, it was granted that patent. As a result, Walmart will be able to handle the demand and supply on the electric grid...
A few professors from Oxford University come together to start a university based on the blockchain technology. Professors are applying to the EU for proper grant of graduate degrees with the help of the courses which are offered by this blockchain-based university. The name of the platform is Woolf. Founder...
While in many countries, there is no clarity on the income tax on cryptocurrency income, Russia it seems to be at the forefront when it comes to filing returns on the income which is made with the help of cryptocurrencies. This is one of the main reasons why individuals are...
Many investors are worried as to how the US SEC will classify Ethereum as well as Bitcoin. If indeed, it classifies Ethereum as well as Bitcoin as securities, the amount of legal framework which will apply to them will increase significantly. As a result, the investors will not be able...
