Crypto project selling NFTs wants to plant 1 million trees with 10% of sales proceeds

Smart contract-focused crypto project TrustSwap today announced a partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects to capitalize on the non-fungible token (NFT) boom and plant 1 million trees in return, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC)

South Korean–Japanese game maker Nexon today announced a $100 million investment in Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, as per a release. The post Tokyo-listed gaming giant Nexon invests $100 million in Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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This mining firm is tackling Bitcoin’s greenhouse gas problem in a unique way

Crusoe Energy, a Colorado-based mining and alternative energy firm, is tackling Bitcoin’s climate impact in a previously unseen manner, as per a feature on tech publication TechCrunch today. The post This mining firm is tackling Bitcoin’s greenhouse gas problem in a unique way appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students

Global blockchain research and Cardano development company IOHK has announced a partnership with the Ethiopian Government, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate. The post Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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OKEx Report Reveals Retail Bitcoin Interest Beats Institutions, More FOMO Incoming

The ongoing bitcoin bull market has been nothing short of amazing. Retail interest during the last cycle brought the cryptocurrency only so far, and this cycle, retail plus institutions have pushed the price per coin to new heights. дальше »

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Binance To List Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), MicroStrategy (MSTR) as Tokenized Stocks

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance plans to tokenize more stocks on its platform. New Stock Tokens Coming To Binance The exchange said it would list Microstrategy (MSTR), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT) stocks as tokenized tokens, per a notice posted on its website. дальше »

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Korea weighs delaying crypto taxation laws to appeal to young voters

South Korean officials are in talks to delay a crypto taxation law scheduled for later this year, as per a report by local daily Hankyung today. The post Korea weighs delaying crypto taxation laws to appeal to young voters appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CME Bitcoin Futures Traders Makes No Significant Changes in Position, Despite Weak Price Action

A total of 8,680 BTC, worth roughly $2. 3 billion at the price of $53k per BTC, is the open interest (OI) on Bitcoin futures on CME Group, as of April 23rd. The OI on CME has declined by roughly 850 contracts as spot prices made a pullback last week. дальше »

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New Ethereum Whale Addresses Hit New All-Time High This Weekend: Santiment

Recent analytics data signifies that the amount of new Ethereum whale addresses has surged to reach a new all-time high this weekend with at least 10,000 ETH per wallet дальше »

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You can now trade FAANG stocks on Ethereum DeFi app Synthetix

Synthetix, an Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) app, launched the full suite of its on-chain synthetic derivatives yesterday, as per an announcement. The post You can now trade FAANG stocks on Ethereum DeFi app Synthetix appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Canada’s 3iQ Corp Aims to Raise $200M+ for First Mid-East Bitcoin ETF

Per a report by Bloomberg, 3iQ Corp, Canada’s largest digital asset management firm, has received regulatory clearance for a dual listing of its Coinshares Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq Dubai.  Frederick Pye, the CEO at 3iQ Corp, said the Bitcoin Fund will be the pioneering indexed digital asset-based fund to go public in the Middle East.Read More дальше »

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Dominance of Ethereum, XRP, and DOGECOIN has increased; here's what this means

As Bitcoin's price was on the down-low, BTC dominance has also been slipping to a historic level. As per data, Bitcoin dominance has broken its long-term support and reached levels last seen in 2018. дальше »

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Korean minister says all 200 crypto exchanges in the country face a risk of closing down

Eun Seong-soo, chairman of the Finance Committee in South Korea, said this morning that over 200 cryptocurrency exchanges at the risk of being closed down in September this year if they fail to follow the relevant regulations, as per a report on leading local outlet Chosun. дальше »

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Bitmain Founder Warns Against This Future Threat For Bitcoin

Jihan Wu, the co-founder of Bitmain, is worried about Bitcoin’s future. Per a report by Colin Wu, the co-founder of Bitmain told Chinese miners there are “environmental protection issues”. Therefore, institutions currently buying or holding BTC could be more concerned about the origins of their coins. дальше »

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SafeMoon Crashes 50% In 24 Hours After Its Recent Price Pump

SafeMoon grabbed the attention of crypto enthusiasts this past Sunday after it logged a 99% rise. On April 20, the token soared to its highest level yet when it traded for $0. 000013, as per data from CoinMarketCap. дальше »

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XRP Holders Attempt to Intervene In Ongoing SEC v Ripple Standoff; India Feels Threatened by XRPL

The XRP crypto community seems to have had enough of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fight against Ripple as they have once again filed to intervene in the case. The XRP holders have asked to jump in the ring, as they believe both the SEC and Ripple do not represent their interest, per […] The post XRP Holders Attempt to Intervene In Ongoing SEC v Ripple Standoff; India Feels Threatened by XRPL first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Uniswap Hits $10B In Weekly Trade Volume; DEX’s Current Pace Would Be Half A Trillion-Dollars per Year

Leading decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has hit a new milestone. The weekly trading volume on Uniswap surpassed $10 billion for the first time ever. Daily volume, meanwhile, is $1. 5 billion, which hit its all-time high at $2. дальше »

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Bitcoin Fees Tap $60 per Transaction, Users Say Fees Restrict Adoption, Others ‘Embrace’ the BTC Fee Pump

On April 21, Bitcoin network fees touched an all-time high according to a number of transaction fee aggregators. The average bitcoin transaction fee is approximately $59. 88 and the median fee is around $26. дальше »

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JPMorgan says Bitcoin is showing ‘weakness’ as fund inflows fall

Analysts at US bank JPMorgan say the Bitcoin (BTC) market is showing signs of weakness, as per a report on financial news outlet Bloomberg. The post JPMorgan says Bitcoin is showing ‘weakness’ as fund inflows fall appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Here’s why ‘virtual land’ NFTs are selling for millions of dollars on Ethereum

Japanese videogame maker Atari says it plans to launch its own non-fungible token (NFT)-based virtual world, as per a report on news outlet Reuters today. The post Here’s why ‘virtual land’ NFTs are selling for millions of dollars on Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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2 Cents per Kilowatt Hour: Bitfarms to Launch a 210 MW Bitcoin Mining Operation in Argentina

The Canadian publicly traded bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced a deal that will see the company developing a 210 megawatt (MW) mining farm in Argentina. Bitfarms says that the company was able to secure a low electricity rate at $0. дальше »

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You can now trade Coinbase (COIN) options on the NASDAQ

Nasdaq traders can bet on the future share prices of Coinbase Global (COIN) starting today, as per a report on news outlet Reuters on Tuesday. The post You can now trade Coinbase (COIN) options on the NASDAQ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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KeyFi Partners with Binance Smart Chain-based DEX, ApeSwap, Giving out 300 KEYFI to Community

KeyFi has been listed on the Binance Smart Chain-based ApeSwap DEX following their partnership as per an update on Apr 20. KeyFi app launched in Dec 2020, activating its token, KEYFI. 300 KEYFI to Celebrate Listing on ApeSwap They are giving away 300 KEYFI tokens to their community to celebrate this listing. During this giveaway,Read More дальше »

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Circle Collaborates With Signature Bank On USDC Integration

Global payment technology company Circle announced a collaboration with Signature Bank to integrate Circle products and services into the bank's suite of products. Circle Picks Signature for USDC Reserve Deposits The new partnership will enable the New York-based Signature Bank to be the leading financial institution for Circle’s USDC reserve deposits, per its press release. дальше »

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Viberate and Blockparty Propose World’s First “Live Performance NFT” Concept

If validated, the concept of blockchain-backed contracts could transform how artists manage their bookings. Per their joint announcement, blockchain-based music research and analytics platform Viberate and the Blockparty digital asset marketplace will be launching a special NFT featuring the rights to a live performance and other exclusive content by one of Viberate’s founders, renowned TechnoRead More дальше »

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One of the biggest Bitcoin miners says Ethereum will soon cross $5,000

The owner of one of the world’s biggest mining pools says Ethereum (ETH) could reach the $5,000 to $6,000 range this bull run, as per Chinese news outlet Wu Blockchain. The post One of the biggest Bitcoin miners says Ethereum will soon cross $5,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Why LUNA’s Recent Rally Could Be The Start Of A Bullish Trend

Amongst the best-performing assets in the crypto space over the past week, Terra (LUNA) has registered 18.9% gains over the weekend. Just behind AAVE (+19%), SNX (+20.8%), and SUSHI (+21.8%), LUNA has managed to outperform YFI and RUNE, two of the most resilient DeFi assets, per a Messari report. Developed by Terraform Labs as a […] дальше »

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IOTA’s Chrysalis Testnet Records 2000 MPS Ahead of Network Migration Release

Open-source distributed ledger IOTA’s mainnet update Chrysalis recently recorded 2000 messages per second (MPS) coupled with 1000 transactions per second on its testnet. Sebastian Kremer, a tech enthusiast who works for Eikona AG, tweeted the details of the test. дальше »

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World’s eight-oldest bank to explore the launch of a digital currency (CBDC)

Bank of England (BoE), the UK’s central bank and the world’s eighth-oldest bank, said it would form a task force to explore the launch of a digital currency, as per an official release today. дальше »

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Why A Central Bank of China Official Said Bitcoin Has Major Role in the Future

For the first time, a Chinese government official has recognized the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The People’s Bank of China Deputy Governor, Li Bo, called these assets an important part of the future at the Boao Forum for Asia, per a report by Colin Wu. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Over 45%, Xinjiang Grid Blackouts Blamed, BTC Price Slides 10%

Since April 15, the Bitcoin network hashrate has dropped more than 49% after touching an all-time high at 218 exahash per second. Regional reports noted that in China the Xinjiang grid is having blackouts and “safety inspections. дальше »

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Investors' on-chain activity hints at Bitcoin price cycle top above $166,000

The Bitcoin cycle top would likely come in at price levels above $166,000 per coin if history repeats.

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UK Hedge Fund Brevan Howard Plans to Invest 1.6% of $5.6B Capital in Cryptocurrencies

European hedge fund Brevan Howard Asset Management is reportedly planning to invest part of its capital in Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg. Hedge Fund Joins League of Institutional Investors Per the report, the firm is set to invest up to 1. дальше »

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European Macro Hedge Fund Brevan Howard To Purchase $84M in Crypto

Brevan Howard is the latest asset management firm to delve into the booming crypto space. As per a Bloomberg report, the European hedge fund plans to invest 1. 5% of its $5. 6 bn assets under management into digital currencies. дальше »

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Rothschild Investment Increases GBTC Exposure by 26% and Buys Grayscale’s ETHE Shares in Q1

Rothschild Investment Corporation owns 38,346 shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which revealed the firm in an SEC filing. As per the latest filing, the firm has added 7,892 shares of GBTC in the first quarter of 2021. дальше »

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Top 4 Cryptocurrency Brokers You Should Know About

Top 4 Cryptocurrency Brokers You Should Know About The treasure trove of $1. 15 Trillion worth of Bitcoin is the welcome pack for investors to get a small chunk through cryptocurrency trading. Bitcoin registered the record high market value in 2021 with the estimated $65000 per coin. дальше »

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How DeFi Season Could Send YFI To $270,000 Per Token

When Andre Cronje released Yearn Finance (YFI), the DeFi fever was brewing. Two events converge and launched the sector into full madness: Uniswap’s UNI airdrop and governance token YFI breaking every foreseeable resistance to reach $30,000. дальше »

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Macau’s high-rolling casino industry faces a digital currency threat

The island-nation of Macau is inching closer to the launch of its state-backed digital currency as it looks to shed off money launderers and fraudsters from the casinos and gambling dens that dot the city, as per a report today on Bloomberg. дальше »

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Coinbase price opens 6% higher a day after its blockbuster listing – here are levels to watch

Shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) have gapped up about 6% on Thursday after closing 31% higher compared to the reference price on its first day as a publicly-traded stock. Fundamental analysis: Volatile trading Shares of the company opened at $381 per share on its first day of trading, 52% higher than its reference price […] The post Coinbase price opens 6% higher a day after its blockbuster listing – here are levels to watch appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Yearn Finance (YFI) Hits New ATH Above $50,000 as TVL Surpasses $3 Billion

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Yearn Finance's governance token (YFI) surged past $50k to hit a new all-time high at $51,641, as per CoinGecko. The last time YFI was around this level was in mid of February. дальше »

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The U.S. just got a ‘pure-play’ Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem ETF

Global investment manager VanEck launched its ‘Vectors Digital Transformation ETF’ (DAPP), yesterday, as per a release. The post The U.S. just got a ‘pure-play’ Bitcoin and crypto ecosystem ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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В криптофондах Grayscale хранится уже более $50 млрд

Совокупный объем активов в криптовалютных фондах компании Grayscale Investments достиг $50,6 млрд. 04/14/21 UPDATE: Net Assets Under Management, Holdings per Share, and Market Price per Share for our Investment Products. дальше »

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DOGE Taps a Lifetime Price High, Mark Cuban Says Dallas Mavs Shop Won’t Sell Its Dogecoin

This week a number of digital assets saw significant gains, but the meme-themed digital asset dogecoin has seen a significant rise during the last 48 hours. Dogecoin tapped a high of $0. 143 per unit on Wednesday and has spiked more than 104% during the last week. дальше »

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The U.S. Postal Service wants to issue NFTs—but not in the way you’d think

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has certified blockchain services company CaseMail as the official producer of ePostage labels in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as per a release Tuesday. дальше »

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Crypto Market Metrics: Gate.io Startup Provides Unprecedented 45,900% ROI

Everyone thinks that because Bitcoin is priced at so high per coin, there’s not much opportunity left in the cryptocurrency market. But there’s tons of data to support otherwise. Take Gate. дальше »

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Matter Labs Unveils Ethereum L2 Scaling Solution Better than Optimistic Rollups

Matter Labs has announced that it has made a significant success in its zkPorter development. The firm claims zkPorter will increase Ethereum’s throughput to over 20k transactions per second (TPS) and it offers more security than the much talked about optimistic rollups, according to a blog post on April 13, 2021. A Breakthrough Ethereum ScalingRead More дальше »

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Coinbase: As investors are worried about dependence on transaction fees, here’s what CEO Armstrong has to say about it

Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is about to make its public debut later today on the Nasdaq stock exchange.   Stage set for today’s debut Yesterday, Nasdaq set a reference price of $250 per share to provide the crypto business a valuation of $65. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Captures a $64,895 High, Pantera CEO Says ‘BTC Rally Exactly Like Previous Halvings’

Cryptocurrency markets have been surging during the last 24 hours, as billions of dollars have flooded into the crypto-economy. Bitcoin’s value touched an all-time high (ATH) once again on Wednesday morning (EST), reaching $64,895 per unit. дальше »

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Dogecoin Jumps 80%, Enters Top Ten

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Native Bitcoin trading is coming to ShapeShift via THORChain (RUNE)

ShapeShift, a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, announced yesterday that it was now fully integrated with THORChain, the decentralized cross-chain liquidity network, as per a release. The post Native Bitcoin trading is coming to ShapeShift via THORChain (RUNE) appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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