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Acardex announces the successful Beta release of acardex staking platform on cardano testnet. A big thanks to our community for their continued support and patience as we worked to push this across the finish line. Acardex is utilizing Cardano’s ecosystem which allows ADA holders to stake their tokens and be rewarded with Cardano every 5 days. Acardex labs have utilized this method to develop a novel mechanism where users can earn Acx tokens without spending their ADA....

Bitcoin price extended decline below the $37,800 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $38,500 and the 55 simple moving average (4-hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $39,380 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a steady increase if there is a move above the $39,000 level. Bitcoin price is struggling below $39,000 against the US Dollar. BTC might extend losses if...

On May 3, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) was interviewed by Axios news media and revealed important details about the crypto bill she hopes to introduce before the end of the year. The bill, Lummis says, adapts the legal framework so that cryptocurrencies and traditional assets fall under similar regulatory categories. “We’ve designed it so it works within the customary framework for managing and regulating traditional assets. So, for example, Bitcoin is a commodity. So...

Two banks in Argentina will be allowing their clients to purchase cryptocurrencies via their official websites. The pair are Banco Galicia – the nation’s largest private bank in terms of market value, and Brubank – a fully digital bank. The two entities have partnered with the crypto wallet Lirium for the new service, which will reportedly be available to clients on Monday. For Banco Galicia, the feature will first be available to customers whose salaries are directly...

Cryptocurrency-backed mortgages are repleted with risks akin to those responsible for the 2009 recession, said the US-based rating company Weiss Ratings. Referring to Miami startup Milo, a digital bank that offers crypto-backed home loans, the firm noted that the plans “are fraught with warning signs.”  Milo Home Loans With Digital Assets as Collateral Milo helps customers buy US real estate by pledging digital assets as collateral. According to its website, the project has...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently revealed that the almost two-year lawsuit with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drawing to its climax and could be resolved before the end of the year. The Long-Awaited Climax Is Near In an interview with Fox Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino, the Ripple boss acknowledged that the company’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC has gone “quite well.” He further noted that his company’s case will set a major...

Bitcoin is often touted as something that can potentially move the world in the right direction. It allegedly offers people financial freedom and more control over their monetary decisions, and the world’s number one digital currency by market cap appears to be producing solid results in foreign markets and nations. How Is Bitcoin Helping People Around the World? One case where the currency is performing acts of good is in both China and North Korea. Not long ago, North...

Last year’s epic crypto bull run helped crypto companies thrive, many beyond expectations. However, the current landscape is entrenched in a sluggish territory, a trend that has translated into figures for the prominent digital asset management firm, CoinShares, which announced the interim results for the first quarter of 2022. According to the official press release, the firm’s total revenue during the first three months of 2022 has shrunk to £27.96 million ($35 million)...

The United States is imposing more sanctions on Russia for its alleged involvement in the Ukraine invasion. The country is now saying it will penalize all crypto miners who seek to assist Russia in evading the present regulations set forth by the U.S. and its allies. Russia Is Getting Hit Again The United States has long been at it with Russia. The country potentially invaded Ukraine back in February despite many attempts from the U.S. and other countries to dissuade it...

America’s top financial watchdog – the Securities and Exchange Commission – disclosed it will almost double the size of its employees, responsible for protecting investors in the digital asset ecosystem. The Crypto Assets and Cyber team will be topped up with 20 people, reaching a total of 50 experts. SEC Hires More People Focusing on the Crypto Space The SEC has long advocated setting up comprehensive rules in the crypto space. The agency outlined the significant progress of...