Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up Jon Blaylock has a rather interesting history behind him. In the past, he was a pastor at a church, though he’s since left the world of religion to focus on technical innovation, eventually beginning a company called 3lock that he’s now the CEO of. Jon Blaylock: A Former Religious Leader with a Vision His most...
Read More »Formula One Ticket Provider Platinum Group Unveils NFT Tickets for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix
The NFT tickets will be minted via the Ethereum scaling layer two blockchain Polygon (MATIC). The sixth race of the 22-round season for the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix held in Monaco over the weekend has attracted the attention of crypto enthusiasts. Furthermore, as a country within the European market, which recently passed the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (MiCA) legislative standards, it is bound to attract significantly higher crypto enthusiasts during the F1 event. As a result,...
Read More »Binance and Gulf Innova Lands Approval to Operate JV in Thailand
The launch of the crypto exchange in Thailand comes at an opportune time, as the country continues to embrace digital innovation and blockchain technology. The world’s largest crypto exchange Binance has teamed up with Gulf Innova Co Ltd, a major technology firm in the Gulf area, to launch a new crypto exchange in Thailand. With the launch scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023, this collaboration could shape the future of Thailand’s crypto landscape. Binance shared the announcement in a...
Read More »Guilty Pleas in Coinone Case: Defendants in South Korea Admit Charges
The legal process is going on, with the next hearing scheduled for June 6th. On May 25th, broker Ko Mo and former Coinone listing director Jeon Mo pleaded guilty to several charges during their first hearing before the judge. According to local media, Ko Mo was accused of soliciting and delivering up to 6 million won in cryptocurrencies and cash to Jeon Mo and Kim Mo. Jeon, on the other hand, was accused of receiving payments in cryptocurrencies and cash totaling 1.92 billion won ($1.51...
Read More »Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin
Gemini also plans to expand its workforce after the EU adopted the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulations (MiCA), which were formally approved on May 16. Cryptocurrency firm Gemini has revealed that Dublin, Ireland, will be the home of its new European headquarters. On May 25, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, owners of the crypto firm, told reporters that the established technology and innovation community, a strong regulatory landscape, and a huge talent pool were all factors that...
Read More »Bank of Brazil Includes 14 Participants in Its CBDC Pilot
The Brazil Central Bank Digital Currency will initially focus on wholesale interbank transaction payment solutions. Banco Central do Brasil (the Central Bank of Brazil) plans to include more participants in its digital currency scheme. The list, released by the bank on May 24, includes the names of all the participants with whom the CBDC digital real is set to launch. The final list of 14 participants was compiled from 36 bids submitted by individuals and collaborating entities, totaling...
Read More »Digital Currency Group (DCG) to Close Down Its Prime Brokerage Subsidiary TradeBlock
TradeBlock will officially begin the process of shutting down on May 31. Digital Currency Group (DCG), a New York-based venture capital firm that invests and provides services to crypto companies is winding down its TradeBlock subsidiary. According to a May 25 report from Bloomberg, the company, headed by Breanne Madigan, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 15 years, will begin the shutdown of the platform by the end of the month, specifically on May 31. TradeBlock, dedicated...
Read More »Nvidia Set to Join Apple, Microsoft, Amazon in the Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Group
Due to a favorable forecast and AI adoption, Nvidia has seen explosive growth and could soon hit the trillion-dollar market cap. Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is fast approaching the trillion-dollar market cap due to its explosive stock surge. On Thursday, the chip maker’s shares jumped 26% following a robust earnings outlook and increased production scale. Nvidia’s market valuation sits at $950 billion, which is almost $200 million higher than it was at Wednesday’s close. The Santa...
Read More »Hardware Wallet Provider Trezor Sees 900% Jump in Sales amid Ledger Controversy
The controversy surrounding Ledger’s key-recovery service has boosted sales for its competitor Trezor. Besides, Trezor also addressed concerns over security and develops an auditable secure element through its sister company Tropic Square. The controversy surrounding Ledger’s recently released key-recovery service has ultimately benefitted hardware wallet competitor Trezor. Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor recently reported a 900% surge in week-on-week sales. Recently, Ledger introduced...
Read More »Euro Coin: Circle Launches Stablecoin on Avalanche Blockchain to Facilitate Fast & Efficient Payment Systems
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle recently launched Euro Coin on the Avalanche protocol to exploit the network’s blazing transaction speed. Circle has launched a euro-based stablecoin on the Avalanche blockchain to deliver prompt and efficient payments and financial services. The Euro Coin (EUROC) launch is the first of a series of anticipated multi-chain launches to aid developers and users. According to Circle’s team, Euro Coin availability on Avalanche increases liquidity and provides...
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