Saving the planet could be blockchain’s killer app
“Putting Paris Agreement carbon markets on Ethereum and connecting the national carbon accounts of the world, is blockchain’s killer app.”
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SoftBank, Deutsche Telekom Back $300M Fund With Web3 Component
The fund from DTCP launched in March and is still raising money. It is expected to close in 2023.
Nasdaq reportedly preparing crypto custody services for institutions
The firm has reportedly created a new group focusing on digital assets and onboarded Ira Auerbach, who previously worked at Gemini, to lead the unit.
Can the Metaverse exist without blockchain?
Read this article to understand why a metaverse can thrive and scale better on blockchain rails.
Michael Saylor can’t stop: MicroStrategy now holds 130,000 Bitcoin
MicroStrategy bought an additional 301 BTC for $6 million at an average price of $19,851, the company’s executive chairman announced on Twitter.
Roth IRAs: The ideal long-term cryptocurrency investment?
Considering investing in cryptocurrencies for the long run? Roth IRAs and other tax advantages investment vehicles are worth considering.
NFT Project Okay Bears Signs Licensing Deal With IMG
IMG has been appointed as the exclusive global licensing representative to launch consumer products and experiences for the community-focused PFP project.
Nasdaq Starts Crypto Custody Services For Institutional Clients
Nasdaq Inc, the second-largest stock exchange in America, will release a cryptocurrency custody service as it aims to cash in on institutional crypto investors, according to a Bloomberg report.
Payments platform Fuse integrates ChromePay to bring DID services to Africa
The African continent has emerged as a hotbed for crypto and blockchain activity, with countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia leading the way.
MicroStrategy Now Holds Almost 130K Bitcoin, Buys 301 BTC
The firm has purchased the 301 bitcoin for an average price of $19,851 per coin.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Plans to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to be trialling a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter of this year, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Tuesday.
Crypto Intelligence Firm Coin Metrics Partners With Hedge Fund Two Sigma for Institutional Push
Venn, the trading platform built by Two Sigma, announced last month it was working with Coinbase Institutional.
Colorado Residents Can Now Use Crypto to Pay Taxes
Payment takes place through the PayPal Cryptocurrencies Hub and incurs additional fees.
XRP, Ether Lead Recovery in Crypto Majors as Markets Prepare For Outsized Fed Hike
The US central bank is expected to again hike rates by 75 basis points on Wednesday.
Bitcoin still dominates total payments on BitPay despite the bear market
Total crypto payments on BitPay remained stable despite the bear market, with monthly transactions surging from around 58,000 in 2021 to 67,000 in 2022.
Bitcoin analysts give three reasons why BTC price below $20K may be a ‘bear trap’
A set of technical indicators see Bitcoin price ending its prevailing bearish cycle.
China to Extend CBDC Trial to Most Populous Province, Guangdong, Three Others: Report
The central bank will extend the trial of its e-CNY digital currency to Jiangsu, Hebei and Sichuan as well, the South China Morning Post said.
Binance Secures License in Dubai to Offer More Crypto Services
With the new approval, the crypto exchange can operate a trading platform and offer a range of services including digital asset custody and payments in Dubai.
Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon’s Legal Troubles Unlikely to Affect Broader Crypto Markets, Analysts Say
However, some traders see increased volatility for tokens related to Kwon in the coming days.
Cosmos’ ATOM Gains, Bucks Post-Merge Lull on Outlook for New Uses, Better Security
Cosmos is likely to announce an interchain security feature next week, opening doors for ATOM to capture value from the entire network.
Enhanced KYC checks can be a win-win for crypto exchanges and consumers — here’s why
Adopting more stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) checks can give crypto exchanges a competitive edge over those that meet minimal standards.
Alameda Research ‘happy to return’ $200M loan to Voyager Digital
The trading company will pay back the debt, which has fallen almost twice in dollar estimate, by the end of September.
$160 million stolen from crypto market maker Wintermute
The CEO of Wintermute has stated that they are “open” to treating the hack as a white hat hack and would speak to the attacker.
Congress demands crypto payments notification from DOS when helping Ukraine
The bill amendment demands the Secretary of State submit reports to congressional committees explaining why the DOS made the determination to pay out rewards in cryptocurrency.
Intellectual property has an awkward fit in Web3 decentralization — Lawyers
IP rights will continue to be an area of conflict within Web3 and NFTs, but there’s no easy solution, lawyers told Cointelegraph.
Hackers take over CoinDCX Twitter account, promote fake XRP ads
A hacker took over CoinDCX’s official Twitter account and has constantly been tweeting XRP scam links.
Citi Says Ether Remains Relatively Stable Despite Significance of the Merge
Issuance of ETH tokens is estimated to drop 90% to around 600,000 a year, the bank said.
Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Hacked for $160M, OTC Services Unaffected
Cryptocurrency market maker and liquidity provider Wintermute has lost $160 million in a hack relating to its DeFi business, according to a tweet from the company’s founder and CEO.
DeFi platform sees strong interest in halal-approved crypto products
Navigating crypto is made more difficult for those with religious considerations and the founder of an Islamic law compliant DeFi platform has thousands of users seeking approved cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shares vision for layer 3 protocols
While layer-2 protocols have been focused on “scalability,” layer-3 protocols would serve a much different purpose, says Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.