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Kraken Director Dan Held recently posted a tweet that shows what he thinks of the traditional banking system. Are traditional banks truly a collision of government financial structures for monopoly? A necessary fact-check and digging into the actual status of the state-owned bricks and mortar financial depository institutions comes to bear following Dan Held’s recent […]
2021-7-2 18:03 | |
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BlockFi, a financial services company dedicated to building a bridge between cryptoassets and traditional financial and wealth management products, today announced that it will support...
2021-7-1 08:24 | |
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Centralized Finance (CeFi) is the fundamental model of the traditional financial ecosystem, which comprises stakeholders such as monetary oversight bodies, regulators and financial institutions. As such, all these stakeholders work in collaboration towards sustaining sound financial markets.
2021-6-30 20:44 | |
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After spending a significant part of his professional legal career crawling up the legal ranks and later offering legal services for traditional financial institutions, Ripple’s lead lawyer, Stuart Alderoty tells it all to Protocol, his exciting two years as a front line lawyer in the biggest legal battle rocking the crypto space. How Big Is […]
2021-6-30 18:41 | |
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Although traditional financial institutions and banks are concerned about digital currencies, some are allowing customers to gain exposure to the crypto market. U. S. -based multinational bank Morgan Stanley is one of the notable names in the lot.
2021-6-29 11:20 | |
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Digital financial solution Quppy has completed an investment round with a promising valuation of 25 million euros. Led by reputed investors in different sectors, the round and its result are evidence of this project’s commitment in becoming the all-in-one Superapp for the convergence of traditional and digital financial services. Quppy is the first fully operational […]
2021-6-23 11:00 | |
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Back in 2009, when Bitcoin (BTC/USD) was launched, the idea behind it was that it should work as a safe haven for people when the traditional economy starts failing them. After all, BTC was created due to a financial crisis, with its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, wanting to take the power away from the banks due […] The post Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have been the best risk-adjusted assets last year appeared first on Invezz.
2021-6-18 10:50 | |
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R3 and the ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) have inked a strategic partnership deal aimed at developing a central bank digital currency (CBDCs) sandbox that would make it easier for fintech firms and traditional banks to create and test their CBDC payment solutions, according to a press release on June 15, 2021. Accelerating CBDC DevelopmentRead More
2021-6-17 23:00 | |
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The dedication MicroStrategy’s CEO puts into Bitcoin raises questions even in the crypto sphere. Imagine how people in the traditional financial world feel. Michael Saylor joined CNBC’s “Fast Money” talk show to discuss his controversial game plan.
2021-6-16 07:51 | |
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Cryptocurrency is a new financial instrument whose main rival is traditional fiat currencies. Given the growing demand for digital assets, many countries have begun to create legal norms for virtual coins.
2021-6-15 14:52 | |
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Over the years we have witnessed an apparent gap between the traditional internet economy and decentralized internet usage. This is not just with respect to the financial industry but also the art, gaming and entertainment industry.
2021-6-15 20:06 | |
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Billionaire Mark Cuban is talking about yield farming now, which is a core feature of most decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. He explains how instead of starting a business and then hoping to make enough revenue like in the traditional world, in the crypto/DeFi space, they sell tokens to raise capital, reward Liquidity Providers and validators, […] The post Financial Institutions ‘Should be Concerned’ of Competition from Crypto/DeFi Businesses: Mark Cuban first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-6-14 16:08 | |
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In a blog post on June 13, 2021, Mark Cuban explains the key advantages decentralized finance (DeFi) businesses have over traditional financial institutions and the key points to look out for when investing in DeFi projects.
2021-6-14 13:30 | |
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DeFi has marked the birth of an open alternative to the current financial system, promising broader financial inclusivity.
2021-6-14 10:11 | |
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In its memorandum of opposition, the union said New York “should be embracing” crypto as it is “likely to be adopted” by traditional financial institutions and national governments in the near future.
2021-6-13 18:04 | |
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It’s been only a couple of days since Bitcoin was declared legal tender in El Salvador. The decision has been controversial. Most of the crypto community has shown support for the new law, but traditional media and financial institutions haven’t been equally receptive.
2021-6-12 23:14 | |
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The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile, with some cryptocurrencies experiencing more volatility in a single day than many traditional financial instruments experience in a whole week. While this volatility has made cryptocurrencies some of the most lucrative assets for speculators and investors, it also brings with it significant risks — since the market can experience […]
2021-6-10 20:33 | |
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Miami has been recently making news with its increased crypto activity. Guy Hirsch, U. S. managing director for eToro, said the crypto activity in Miami is driven by the volume of both the traditional financial and crypto-monetary players.
2021-6-8 21:00 | |
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BeinCrypto spoke to Mark Taylor, Head of Financial Crime at CEX.IO, about KYC for crypto, how these protocols will change, and what global regulation could look like. The post CEX.IO’s Head of Financial Crimes: Traditional Security Measures Not Good Enough For Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-6-8 16:13 | |
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The digitization of traditional currencies like the euro has the potential to increase their international appeal, the European Central Bank says in a new report. A failure to offer a digital currency would endanger financial stability, ECB warns.
2021-6-4 02:00 | |
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Blockchain technology, the underlying infrastructure enabling crypto transactions is constantly evolving. Form being a simple ledger recording all transactions, it has grown to create alternatives to the traditional financial industry.
2021-6-2 18:00 | |
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As cryptocurrencies continue to be gradually integrated into the broader financial system, the critical first step of converting fiat currency into crypto offers a rare investment opportunity for investors looking for a way to get exposure to the success of cryptocurrencies without necessarily holding any coins.
2021-5-27 19:30 | |
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Decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are gaining momentum as sub-sectors that could transform the traditional financial system. All are leveraging a broader approach to unlock earning opportunities to everyone, offering a permissionless financial ecosystem.
2021-5-24 15:46 | |
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Crypto’s anarchic nature, with the emphasis on decentralization, lacks any regulatory bodies so far. But sooner or later it will have to adopt standards of some kind because when money moves in and out from the blockchains to and from the traditional financial system, some kind of compliance must exist. And that’s the very problem […]
2021-5-23 08:00 | |
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Current states that the collaboration is the first of its kind and will establish a new hybrid finance. The new hybrid will combine both traditional and decentralized financial apps. The post Banking App Current Teams Up With Acala for DeFi Debut on Polkadot appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-5-20 23:50 | |
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Current has announced plans to integrate decentralized finance (DeFi) features into its mobile banking app, starting with Polkadot’s Acala Network. Current’s deal with Acala will make it possible for the team to build hybrid finance (HyFi) ecosystem enabling consumers to enjoy the benefits of both traditional and decentralized financial applications, according to a press releaseRead More
2021-5-20 17:00 | |
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Galaxy Digital has released a report on Bitcoin energy consumption, detailing how it consumes less than traditional financial industries and the value it can bring. The post Galaxy Digital: Bitcoin Consumes Less Energy than Banking and Gold appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-5-17 09:42 | |
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As digital assets continue to thrive and evolve amidst the traditional financial landscape, governments around the world are trying to exert their control and get the crypto-space under their regulatoThe post Will the Biden administration's crypto-confrontation lead to a clash with industry leaders? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-5-16 00:00 | |
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Sceptics have hounded Bitcoin since its launch in 2009 and continue up to the present. Many dismissed it as a fad, saying it’d fade into obscurity as fast as it was created. Others claimed it didn’t have any inherent value and it’d never gain recognition from traditional financial institutions, nor would it be a profitable […] The post Why Is Crypto Converting Its Sceptics In 2021? appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.
2021-5-3 14:04 | |
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Coinbase’s listing, to a fair extent, bridges gap between the traditional financial world and the branching crypto world. The financial industry on Wall Street is now gradually adopting and familiarThe post This industry leader explains why Coinbase listing's 'expectations failed' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-4-24 22:30 | |
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With cryptocurrencies gaining more and more media attention, investors in traditional financial markets are gradually looking into cryptocurrencies. Beyond institutions, more women are starting to get involved with Bitcoin.
2021-4-23 19:49 | |
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The crypto-regulatory clock in the US is ticking, and as the digital asset space seeks to replace the traditional financial industry, it is plagued with a host of challenges. Industry leaders are busyThe post Cardano's Charles Hoskinson highlights the worst-case scenario for markets appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-4-23 11:00 | |
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The global pandemic exposed many existing government distribution channels for financial aid as inadequate. With roughly one quarter of the world’s population unbanked, a number of stimulus programs faltered and rolled out too slowly and unevenly – including in developed countries – because of a reliance on traditional bank accounts for payments.
2021-4-22 01:21 | |
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User experience has been a longstanding problem in cryptocurrency. Early adopters have accepted many issues that just don’t exist in traditional financial markets, including friction with onboarding, slow block confirmation times, and exchange outages.
2021-4-21 20:08 | |
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While cryptocurrencies have taken the financial landscape by storm, crypto trading is yet to surpass the volume observed in the case of traditional markets, like equity and forex trading. The post How Cryptonovae Is Aiding Retail Traders’ Migration to Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-4-14 13:45 | |
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The DeFi industry offering an alternative to traditional financial services is evolving at a rapid pace. There are few platforms that are using the latest advances in the blockchain space to create DeFi solutions that could not only outperform their peers but also capable of adapting to new developments in the blockchain technology itself. Holdefi […]
2021-4-13 20:43 | |
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What is DeFi? If you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you might be wondering what DeFi is. Well, DeFi is the short form for decentralized finance, a movement within the crypto world that aims to implement open source software and decentralized networks to turn traditional, centralized financial services and […] The post Top 20 DeFi Crypto Projects to Invest in 2021 appeared first on ItsBlockchain.
2021-4-8 15:12 | |
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CryptoNinjas » RioDeFi launches incubator to bring interoperable blockchain hub to Asia RioDeFi, an ecosystem of financial products bridging traditional and decentralized finance (DeFi), has announced the launch of its DeFi incubation hub following three successful pilot projects that will bring greater blockchain interoperability and strength to the DeFi ecosystem in Asia.
2021-3-30 06:59 | |
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Cast your mind back to 2017 – or not even so far back, if we’re being honest. The thought of traditional finance working with crypto was anathema. Most cryptocurrency companies struggled to get access to banking services, many global regulators and financial institutions were shunning Bitcoin and other digital assets entirely, and key opinion leaders […]
2021-3-29 13:49 | |
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China recently proposed a set of global guidelines on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) earlier this Thursday, discussing potential uses and implications of a sovereign digital currency. With the coronavirus pandemic exposing inefficiencies in traditional payment systems, there has been a growing need to digitize legacy financial infrastructure.
2021-3-26 11:28 | |
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The Tokenist, a frontline financial education portal tracking both traditional and emerging decentralized finance, has entered into a strategic partnership with IG US. With access...
2021-3-25 07:34 | |
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By Elaine Sun, Compliance Director of Huobi Technology The traditional financial infrastructure and the very idea of money are changing before our eyes. The concept of “store of value” has largely been tied to the physical, like gold, or faith-based systems backed by governments, like fiat currencies.
2021-3-24 17:05 | |
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To create a bridge between the traditional financial economy and the blossoming decentralized finance ecosystem, Orbs blockchain is introducing a new liquidity-as-a-service application, Liquidity Nexus.
2021-3-24 14:59 | |
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Ever since the launch and initial success of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency landscape has continued to expand, with new, fascinating projects coming up frequently that attempt to bridge the gap between the traditional financial markets and cryptocurrencies.
2021-3-18 14:31 | |
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The bitcoin financial services provider is based in San Francisco. It will use the funds to continue growing its financial service offerings for traditional investors. Outstanding Growth in Demand River Financial has previously raised $5.
2021-3-13 19:37 | |
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BlockFi, a financial services company dedicated to building a bridge between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial and wealth management products, today announced the completion of its...
2021-3-12 15:41 | |
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Why are so many people captivated by the blockchain and crypto world? It’s an infant compared to the traditional financial world; a little unsteady on its feet, still growing and trying to figure things out.
2021-3-10 08:00 | |
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Thanks to the innovation of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and many of the applications built around them benefit from incredible security that most traditional financial products struggle to match.
2021-3-9 18:59 | |
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A recent report from JPMorgan has revealed that the majority of institutions are unlikely to invest in cryptocurrencies in the near future. This is despite the increasing awareness of cryptocurrencies within the traditional financial space.
2021-3-5 20:01 | |
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Ethereum was cheaper than expected in 2020, and rollup decentralization was slower than promised in 2021. Those two realities are forced the ecosystem to rewrite what “a layer-2” is for.
The Ethereum blockchain recorded its strongest operational year in history in 2025, processing record transaction volumes and securing the vast majority of the DeFi market. However, the crypto asset that powers the network failed to mirror that growth, posting double-digit losses for the year.
LeverUp, a new LP-free decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched on Monad, offering zero-fee trading, uncapped market depth, and leverage up to 1001x. A new decentralized perps exchange is live on Monad LeverUp, a new decentralized perps exchange, has officially launched…
LINE price keeps dumping despite major institutional catalysts from its maker ConsenSys and SharpLink. Is bottom in yet? Linea (LINEA), ConsenSys’ zkEVM Layer-2 network, has been in the spotlight this week following major institutional developments. Earlier this week, SharpLink announced…
An Amazon Web Services disruption on Oct. 20 knocked out MetaMask and other ETH wallets displays and slowed Base network operations, exposing how cloud infrastructure dependencies ripple through decentralized systems when a single provider fails.
Binance US now supports Abstract Chain, letting U.S. users deposit and withdraw ETH on the Layer 2 network without bridging. Binance US has integrated Abstract Chain, a recently launched Ethereum Layer 2 network, allowing U.S. users to deposit and withdraw…
Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of…