The popularity of the DeFi market and expectations for the launch of the ETH 2.0 staking mechanism flood the crypto market in 2020. The rapid development of DeFi and Staking markets is driving the two mechanisms of DeFi and Staking to interact more and more in the blockchain landscape, and
Bitcoin (BTC) reached $12k after being rejected at the threshold two weeks ago. Traders are becoming more optimistic that the crypto asset will hold the key level this time. Bitcoin has reached $12k for four times since August 2, 2020, but changing the crucial resistance level to support has been
The world is becoming ever more contingent on the internet. So it’s no surprise that Bitcoin, a globally secured online version of cash has claimed the interest of investors, but not many shops accept Bitcoin yet and some countries have banned it altogether. Bitcoin is a valuable crypto coin because
ABBC Foundation, a Dubai-based fintech organization, carried out its initiative to help people withstand the global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting out in Korea, ABBC has extended its noble cause in India. Last August 24, 2020, the ABBC community volunteers reached out to the Kalanipakkam Village located
South Korea cryptocurrency exchange Coinbit seized by police for allegedly making false transactions to obtain 100 billion won ($84m). As per the report from Seoul Shinmun, South Korea’s oldest newspaper, police accused Coinbit Owner Choi Mo and other managers for handling multiple accounts, controlling cryptocurrency prices, and raising transaction volume.
According to blockchain security firm Slowmist, hackers have looted the crypto industry of more than $13 billion in 290 different hacks. As the crypto industry grows, the exploits seem to happen weekly either on an exchange, a blockchain, or a crypto wallet. The crypto users and investors must take precautions
Bitmex, a cryptocurrency derivative exchange will restrict access to users from Ontario, Canada, starting from Sep. 1, 2020, restrictions are mandated by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), an independent Crown corporation, responsible for regulating the capital markets in Ontario. OSC’s statement comes not long after
On August 16, Standard Chartered Bank successfully leveraged blockchain technology to conduct Bangladesh’s first blockchain transaction by issuing a Letter of Credit (LC) for Viyellatex Ltd. Standard Chartered Bank is the biggest international bank in Bangladesh, with a presence of over 115 years in the country. Viyellatex Ltd is a
On Tuesday, Nasdaq-listed and publicly-traded business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has purchased 21,454 bitcoins at an aggregate price of more than $250 million, adopting the crypto as its primary treasury reserve. Microstrategy’s investment in Bitcoin is only a part of its new capital allocation strategy, which seeks to maximize long-term value
The social media giants Google, Facebook, and Twitter are facing a $300 billion class-action lawsuit by cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, individuals, and companies for banning crypto and blockchain ads. JPB Liberty said, “A class action will be brought in the federal court of Australia against the social media giants’ Australian subsidiaries and
