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StarkWare Proposes to Deploy Aave on its ZK-Rollup L2 StarkNet
A new proposal has been submitted to Aave’s governance forum that calls for deploying the DeFi lending protocol to StarkNet, StarkWare’s permissionless and decentralized ZK-Rollup. Yael Doweck, product manager at StarkWare, submitted the proposal to onboard the protocol on behalf of StarkNet creator, much like MakerDAO has on its L2. дальше »
2021-12-30 19:48
Loopring Launches L2 Wallet with zKRollup Baked In, Ethereum L2 Developer StarkWare Introduces L3
Loopring also announced direct L2 fiat on-ramps to “onboard the masses” while ZK-rollups focused StarkWare targets applications’ need for specific tailoring with L3. The post Loopring Launches L2 Wallet with zKRollup Baked In, Ethereum L2 Developer StarkWare Introduces L3 first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-22 17:53
Japanese Messaging App Line With 160 Million Users Is Launching An NFT Platform
“NFTs will transform the digital space and innovate the user experience in all areas, such as content, gaming, social and commerce,” said LineNext CEO. The post Japanese Messaging App Line With 160 Million Users Is Launching An NFT Platform first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-21 18:39
Increasing Number of Financial Regulators Are Leaving for Crypto Exchanges, Warns South Korea
South Korean politicians are raising concerns over cryptocurrency brain drain, and they are calling on public officials to stop joining crypto companies for bigger paychecks. According to a Financial Times report, an increasing number of financial regulators and police officers are leaving for crypto firms as the industry bolsters its compliance divisions. дальше »
2021-12-21 23:31
Kevin Durant Signs Multiyear Deal with Coinbase, Michael Jordan Launching HEIR on Solana
Basketball star Kevin Durant and his company Thirty Five Ventures have signed a multi-year deal with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to promote the platform. Durant will be the face of the brand and, as part of the agreement, will appear in Coinbase advertisements. дальше »
2021-12-16 17:23
SEBA Launches Regulated Gold Token Backed by Physical Precious Metal
Digital asset banking platform SEBA announced on Wednesday that it is offering a gold token. This token will represent the digital ownership of the traditional safe-haven asset. SEBA’s gold token is a regulated digital token, a stablecoin backed by precious metal. дальше »
2021-12-15 18:55
Brazil’s Stock Exchange Planning to Offer Crypto Services Next Year
B3, Brazil’s stock exchange, is the latest institution planning to join the cryptocurrency scene next year. The San Pablo-based exchange is exploring digital asset custody and crypto-as-a-service (CaaS) segments, reported InfoMoney, citing a presentation from B3 President Gilson Finkelsztain made last week. дальше »
2021-12-15 23:52
Nike Expands into Metaverse with the Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Company
Sportswear giant Nike is the latest one to join the metaverse as it announced the acquisition of virtual sneaker company RTFKT for an undisclosed sum. This is the latest move by Nike to expand its footprint in the metaverse; after last month, it revealed its digital space called “NIKELAND” on video game platform Roblox Corp, […] The post Nike Expands into Metaverse with the Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Company first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-15 21:41
Metaverse Platform, InfiniteWorld, Going Public on Nasdaq; Owns $93 Million in Cryptocurrencies
Metaverse infrastructure platform for brands, InfiniteWorld has announced that it is going public via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Aries, at a valuation of $700 million and will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker “JPG. дальше »
2021-12-14 19:55
Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter Is Building A Decentralized Open Source Version
Kickstarter is now building a crowdfunding system on blockchain technology. Once ready, the company will switch its own website to the new infrastructure. The new Kickstarter will also make the tools available for anyone to build a competing crowdfunding site. дальше »
2021-12-10 20:25
OpenSea Is “Not Planning” an IPO, says CFO After Community Push Back
“You'd be foolish not to think about it going public,” when OpenSea is growing at such a fast pace, said Brian Roberts earlier in the week. The post OpenSea Is “Not Planning” an IPO, says CFO After Community Push Back first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-9 22:53
Cryptocurrency Is A “Huge Growth Opportunity,” says Visa As It Launches New Crypto Consulting & Advisory Service
This service is for banks because “every bank should have a crypto strategy,” and a Visa survey found that almost 40% of crypto owners would likely switch their primary bank to one that offers crypto-related products. дальше »
2021-12-8 17:16
Ant Group-backed Philippines e-Wallet Mynt to Allow Its Over 50 Million Users to Invest in Crypto
Globe Fintech Innovations, commonly known as Mynt, is considering a platform that will allow millions of its GCash mobile wallet users to invest in cryptocurrencies and equities, said the Chief Executive Officer on Monday, as per a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2021-12-7 00:37
No OpenSea Token Coming? Former Lyft CFO Joins the Popular NFT Marketplace and Planning its IPO
“You'd be foolish not to think about it going public,” said Brian Roberts, OpenSea CFO who has “never seen a P&L like this.” The post No OpenSea Token Coming? Former Lyft CFO Joins the Popular NFT Marketplace and Planning its IPO first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-6 19:48
Crypto Lender Celsius Network CEO Confirms Losing Funds in $120.3 Million BadgerDAO Hack
But said, “No Celsius client and user assets were affected” in the attack on the Badger platform. The post Crypto Lender Celsius Network CEO Confirms Losing Funds in 0.3 Million BadgerDAO Hack first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-12-4 18:11
After In-App Currency, Dating App Tinder is Ready to Join the Metaverse with “Tinderverse”
Popular dating app Tinder is testing an in-app currency for the users to pay for premium services as well as receive it as rewards for good behavior on the app, said Renate Nyborg, Chief Executive Officer of Match Group that owns Tinder, in an interview at the Reuters Next Conference. дальше »
2021-12-3 19:14
Nexo Set To Boost Token Value With $100 Million Repurchase Efforts
Crypto-focused lending platform Nexo is looking to boost its token value. In a tweet, Nexo said it would be launching a second set of its hugely popular buyback programs starting November 15. Nexo’s Second Repurchase Efforts According to a blog post, the new buyback program will be worth $100 million – a far cry from […] The post Nexo Set To Boost Token Value With 0 Million Repurchase Efforts first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-11-17 23:27
A New Option “Select NFT” Coming to Twitter, Dating App Bumble Hiring the “Head of Crypto and Web3”
Jack Dorsey’s Twitter will allow NFT profiles to be displayed in a different shape to the regular round images, found app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. Another assessment of Twitter's code, this time by Jane Manchun Wong, showed that the social media giant would soon provide its users with a new option called “Select NFT” to update […] The post A New Option “Select NFT” Coming to Twitter, Dating App Bumble Hiring the “Head of Crypto and Web3” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-11-15 20:17
IBM Achieves Quantum Computing Breakthrough, But Still Far From Breaking Bitcoin’s Encryption
A quantum processor has been created by IBM that it says can process information so complex that it can't be done or simulated on a traditional computer. “It is impossible to simulate it on something else, which implies it's more powerful than anything else,” Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna told “Axios on HBO. дальше »
2021-11-15 18:48
Digital Currency Group Planning Wealth Management Business for Cryptocurrency Millionaires
Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group is hiring a team of financial advisors for its wealth management unit, reported The Block, citing sources with knowledge of the firm's operations. It was last December that the reports of DCG planning to launch a new wealth management business first became public. дальше »
2021-11-3 21:17
Goldman, Wells Fargo & JPMorgan Leading Banks Ramping Up Cryptocurrency Hires
These financial firms are also “willing to pay a lot,” as much as 50% compensation because “the banks can’t risk their customers going to another bank to do these services.” The post Goldman, Wells Fargo & JPMorgan Leading Banks Ramping Up Cryptocurrency Hires first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-11-2 19:56
Thailand’s Oldest Bank Acquires Majority Stake in Local Crypto Exchange
Siam Commercial Bank Pcl, the oldest bank in Thailand, is getting deeper into the crypto space by acquiring a 51% stake in the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitkub for 17. 85 billion baht, more than $537 million. дальше »
2021-11-2 18:04
Decentralized Smart Contract Platform, Cypherium, Joins China’s BSN to Boost Blockchain Development
China’s BSN aims to boost its network services by integrating Cypherium blockchain, a statement from the team reads. The partnership aims to build the overall blockchain systems and allow developers to access development tools and deploy their decentralized applications. дальше »
2021-10-15 06:27
MoonPay Raises $400 Million in Second Round Funding, Valuation Now at $3.4 billion
US-based crypto payment startup, MoonPay has completed a $400 million capital injection raise bringing the total valuation of the company to $3. 4 billion, a blog post from The Information reads. The funding aims to enhance the features of the platform and boost the global adoption of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-10-13 00:19
Wells Fargo and SoftBank Participates in Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic’s $60M Funding Round
Elliptic, a cryptocurrency analytics firm, announced on Monday that it had raised $60 million in a Series C funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners. Other investors included SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, AlbionVC, Japan’s SBI Group, Octopus Ventures, SignalFire, and Paladin Capital Group, along with the largest digital asset manager, Grayscale’s […] The post Wells Fargo and SoftBank Participates in Crypto Analytics Firm Elliptic’s M Funding Round first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-10-12 20:05
ConsenSys Is Planning to Raise Funds at a Valuation of $3 Billion
ConsenSys is in talks to raise $250 million at a valuation of $3 billion, according to the latest reports. Arca and Golden Tree Asset Management are reportedly taking part in this round. In April this year, the company had raised $65 million in a “formation round” from traditional finance giants including JPMorgan, Mastercard, UBS, and […] The post ConsenSys Is Planning to Raise Funds at a Valuation of Billion first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-10-12 17:37
Tinder Introducing Virtual Currency, “Useful For Gifting Digital Goods,” in the Dating App
Tinder, a popular dating app, is rolling out an in-app currency to encourage users to spend more time swiping, scrolling, and even spending real money on the app. This new feature involving virtual currency will be initially available only in Australia because it’s a market that is representative of the company’s global member base. дальше »
2021-10-5 15:38
Payment Processor Stripe Is Hiring an Engineer for its Brand New “Crypto” Team
San Francisco-based financial-technology firm Stripe is now hiring for the position of “Staff Engineer, Crypto,” according to the company's website. “As the usage of cryptocurrency grows worldwide, it opens up new exciting avenues for businesses and individuals to transact and create value,” writes Stripe in the job description. дальше »
2021-10-2 20:58
Swiss-based SEBA Bank Becomes The First Firm To Receive A Digital Asset Custodian License From Regulators
Switzerland-based SEBA Bank became the first Swiss-licensed financial institution to receive a license from regulators to offer digital assets to mutual funds in the country. The cryptocurrency-focused bank will act as a custodian to the firm enabling mutual funds to get exposure to cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-9-29 22:53
Avalanche-based Vee Finance Lures Attacker with a Bounty Program, PNetwork Offers $1.5 Mln to Retrieve Stolen WBTC
VEE token dropped 46. 3% to its lowest low after putting in a new ATH just three days back. Down 72% from its peak, PNT recorded a 27. 5% drop in its price following the attack. The post Avalanche-based Vee Finance Lures Attacker with a Bounty Program, PNetwork Offers . дальше »
2021-9-21 16:00
Fintech Savings App, Acorns, Plans to Introduce Crypto Assets to Its 4 Million Subscribers
In an interview with CNBC, Noah Kerner, CEO of fintech firm, Acorns said the startup plans to introduce cryptocurrencies and other digital assets on its platform. This will give users the ability to invest and learn more about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-9-17 23:42
Jump Trading Launches Crypto Division to Build the “Plumbing” Necessary for Widespread Adoption of Crypto & DeFi
Secretive Wall Street firm Jump Trading has officially announced the launch of Jump Crypto; a dedicated team focused on the growth and development of cryptocurrencies and blockchain ecosystems. After more than six years of “deep involvement” across the crypto space, Jump Crypto has been introduced, which will be headed by the 25-year old Kanav Kariya. дальше »
2021-9-16 21:10
Billionaire Steven Cohen Invests in a New Crypto Quant-Trading Firm in Personal Capacity
Billionaire Steven Cohen, the CEO of Point 72 Asset Management, continues to bet on the cryptocurrency market, the latest being a new cryptocurrency trading firm. The hedge fund manager has agreed to invest in a quantitative trading firm specialized in digital assets, Radkl, reported the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. дальше »
2021-9-15 20:37
Australian Neo-bank Volt Partners With Crypto Exchange In A First-of-Its-Kind Deal In The Country
Australian neo-bank Volt has partnered with BTC Markets (BTCM) to provide the cryptocurrency exchange with banking capabilities. BTCM, which has around 325,000 Australian customers, will now be able to offer its users access to a corporate cash management account with real-time notifications and payment automation. дальше »
2021-9-6 16:45
Japan’s Biggest Brokerage Offers Corn and Other Dishes for Crypto Tokens
An affiliate of Japan’s biggest brokerage Nomura Holdings Inc. has started offering subscriptions to a luxurious Italian food delivery service. As per this, customers can use the tradeable crypto tokens to buy and trade dishes as their value fluctuates. дальше »
2021-8-28 21:24
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and Hong Kong Regulator To Launch Green Bonds on the Blockchain
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is continuing its focus on blockchain technology. In its new initiative, the agency’s Innovation Hub has partnered with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to examine the possible impacts of tokenized green bonds. дальше »
2021-8-26 22:26
Crypto Exchange ByBit’s BitDAO Raises $360 Million in Just 2 Hours on Sushi MISO
On Monday, BitDAO raised a whopping $360 million in a matter of two hours in a dutch auction on DeFi bluechip SushiSwap’s standardized, one-click launchpad MISO. The BIT-ETH auction concluded with over 112,000 ETH raised from over 9200 participants; the BitDAO team shared on Twitter. дальше »
2021-8-17 18:55
America’s Largest Retailer, Walmart, Is Hiring A “Cryptocurrency Product Lead”
With this crypto move, the eCommerce company aims to enable a broader set of payment options for its customers. The post America’s Largest Retailer, Walmart, Is Hiring A “Cryptocurrency Product Lead” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-8-17 16:58
The US Marshals Service Picks Digital Asset Bank, Anchorage, as the Custodian of its Seized Crypto’s
The US Marshals Service has chosen crypto startup Anchorage as its custodian for the cryptocurrencies seized in criminal cases. One of the primary law enforcement agencies of the Department of Justice (DOJ), USMS has been searching for a custodian since 2019 which has now come to an end with Anchorage which offers a wide range […] The post The US Marshals Service Picks Digital Asset Bank, Anchorage, as the Custodian of its Seized Crypto’s first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-7-30 21:06
Cryptocurrency Purchases Fuel 56% Jump in Visa’s Overseas Spending; MasterCard Launches New Program
While Visa is now warning about the frenzy slowing down as crypto purchases fall back to pre-April levels, they are “still running at a level that is higher than it was six months ago.” The post Cryptocurrency Purchases Fuel 56% Jump in Visa’s Overseas Spending; MasterCard Launches New Program first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-7-29 19:21
Mastercard Adds Crypto and Blockchain Track to FinTech Incubation Program
With payment processing warming up to cryptocurrencies more and more by the day, several companies in the former space have been looking into integrating digital assets into their services. Mastercard has become the latest to bring out a crypto-focused initiative, with the company announcing support for blockchain and crypto companies in its incubator program. дальше »
2021-7-29 17:36
Bank of America Sets Up Dedicated Research Team to Study Crypto
America’s second-largest bank, Bank Of America, has established a team dedicated to researching cryptocurrencies, Bloomberg reports. Cryptocurrencies: One of the Fastest Growing Ecosystems In a memo, the bank emphasized the growing interest in cryptocurrencies, describing them as one of the fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystems. дальше »
2021-7-9 18:16
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wants to Facilitate Bitcoin Trading As Soon As Regulation Opens Up
National exchange of the Philippines The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) plans to enable crypto trading on its platform. To do this, the exchange needs approval from regulators. PSE Best For Crypto Trades Speaking to CNN Philippines, PSE CEO and President Ramon Monzon said that the exchange would be a suitable platform for crypto trading due […] The post Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Wants to Facilitate Bitcoin Trading As Soon As Regulation Opens Up first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-7-6 21:25
Katy Perry Invests in Decentralized Streaming Network, Staked TFUEL Surpasses 1 Billion After Mainnet 3.0 Launch
Peer-to-peer video streaming network Theta, which awards many of its million monthly users in exchange for unused bandwidth, is expanding its array of services and now wading into non-fungible tokens (NFT). дальше »
2021-7-5 17:51
SoftBank Invests $200 Million in Latin America Crypto Exchange
This fresh capital will be used to scale Mercado Bitcoin’s operations, expand its offerings, and invest in infrastructure to meet the rising demand for cryptocurrency in the region. The post SoftBank Invests 0 Million in Latin America Crypto Exchange first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-7-2 18:55
Deutsche Borse Takes a Majority Stake for Over $100 Mln in Crypto Finance AG
This step has been taken in response to “increasing demand from established financial institutions who are looking to become active in this new asset class.” The post Deutsche Borse Takes a Majority Stake for Over 0 Mln in Crypto Finance AG first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-30 19:25
Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
One of Britain’s biggest domestic lenders, NatWest Group, has capped the daily amount customers can send to cryptocurrency exchanges due to concerns over investment scams and fraud. This also affects leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which, as we reported, has already removed the ability to deposit and withdraw British Pounds (GBP) from the platform through Faster […] The post Britain’s NatWest Group is Latest to Cap Daily Transfers to Crypto Exchanges first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-6-30 18:00
TP ICAP Teams Up With Fidelity & Standard Chartered to Launch A Trading Platform for Institutional Investors
The world's largest interdealer broker, TP ICAP, is set to roll out a crypto trading platform. The firm announced that it has partnered with UK banking behemoth Standard Chartered and Fidelity Investments to launch the crypto exchange. дальше »
2021-6-30 23:53
Crypto Custodian, Prime Trust Ends One Year Relationship with Crypto Lender, Celsius
Prime Trust, a crypto custodian, is ending its one-year relationship with the crypto lending firm Celsius in the coming 30 days. Prime Trust, however, withheld the actual reason to stop offering custodial services to Celsius in a statement released on Thursday. дальше »
2021-6-25 19:01
BitDAO Raises $230 Million in a Funding Round Led by PayPal Co-Founder, Peter Thiel
Led by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, BitDAO, a new decentralized governance protocol, raised $230 million in a bid to build the largest asset pool led by a decentralized autonomous organization, commonly referred to as DAOs. дальше »