Bitfinex Launches First Bridge Connecting CeFi & DeFi
Cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, has announced the launch of a service that will act as a bridge between the centralized mode of operation of the exchange with the decentralized Layer 2 trading consensus and DeversiFi. In the announcement, Bitfinex stated this is
Largest European Theme Park Endorses Bitcoin Payments
The largest theme park resort in Southern Europe has announced that it will start accepting Bitcoin payments. The PortAventura World entertainment resort will roll out this new payment method in 2022. The acceptance of Bitcoin by this resort is a major
Crypto Exchanges In India Launch Ad Campaigns For Festive Season
With the commencement of the holiday season in India cryptocurrency exchanges have intensified their campaign activities. These campaigns are urging people to invest in the crypto market. Some exchanges have even started a crypto giveaway as a more aggressive strategy
China Plans To Launch Blockchain Infrastructure
Chinese market regulators have met to discuss crypto regulations and ways to foster the growth of blockchain technology in the securities sector. The proposals were tabled by the Securities Association of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) during a
SEC Chair Advocates For Crypto to Exist Within Public Policies
The Chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has stated that digital assets cannot exist outside the public policy framework. According to Gensler, the finance sector is all about trust and for this reason, crypto assets need
Twitter To Launch Bitcoin Tipping
Various reports are circulating through the cryptocurrency space stating that Twitter is exploring the ability to tip using Bitcoin. The reports further indicate that the tipping capability will be powered by the Lightning Network, which will make it possible for people
Cardano’s Commits Increase 24% YoY
A recent report from Outliers Ventures Blockchain Development Trends for the period of July 2020 to June 2021 has stated that Cardano ranked the highest in terms of commits per month (CPM). The blockchain’s average CPM stands at 702, representing
Cinobi Banking Trojan Threatens Cryptocurrency Users
Japan has been the target of a newly developed ‘malvertising’ campaign, which delivers a hostile application to install a banking Trojan on vulnerable Windows computers and devices. The main aim of this malware is to steal important information about the individual
18 U.S. Congressional Bills on Digital Assets in 2021
The regulatory framework surrounding digital assets in the United States has greatly changed this year. Jason Brett, a former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regulator, has stated that lawmakers in the U.S. have shifted their focus from private stablecoins and are
Missouri Mayor Advocates Giving Residents $1K Worth of Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies in the United States are becoming more popular by the day. This is in no small part due to some major crypto enthusiasts and influencers taking bold steps to boost adoption and awareness. The Mayor of Cool Valley, Missouri, Jayson