China crypto ban a ‘huge opportunity for Canada,’ mining group head saysThe diversified location of Bitcoin mining facilities following China’s crackdown is great news for the rest of the world, iMining CEO Khurram Shroff says.Jul 5, 2021Erhan Kahraman
Japan’s finance industry awaits a clearer picture of the digital yen in 2022The digital yen should be compatible with other CBDCs to counter China’s progress with its digital yuan, one official argued.Jul 5, 2021Helen Partz
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra partners on blockchain system for vaccine tracingAiming to tackle the supply chain issues that impact the stock and expiry of COVID-19 vaccines, Tech Mahindra and blockchain firm StaTwig will roll out a “VaccineLedger” solution worldwide.Jul 5, 2021Marie Huillet
An even bigger mining difficulty drop? 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week Bitcoin may be fresh from its biggest difficulty plunge ever, but estimates warn tat the next may eclipse even that as miners continue to struggle.Jul 5, 2021William Suberg
Stablecoin growth could affect credit markets, rating agency warns Fitch notes potential asset contagion risks posed by stablecoins could lead to tighter regulations for the industry.Jul 5, 2021Erhan Kahraman
Philippine Stock Exchange wants to launch local crypto markets firstThe Philippine Stock Exchange is waiting for the local SEC to issue guidelines for crypto trading.Jul 5, 2021Martin Young
Wyoming legally recognizes first DAO in the United StatesWyoming is further solidifying its position as the most crypto-friendly state in North America.Jul 5, 2021Martin Young
Aave to launch permissioned deployment for institutions in JulyIn response to “extensive demand from various institutions,” Aave’s permissioned deployment will go live this month.Jul 5, 2021Samuel Haig
Ether price hits 2-week high as London hard fork momentum builds The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap peaked north of $2,350 on Sunday, its highest reading since June 18. Bitcoin’s price stability and anticipation of major protocol upgrades are fueling investors’ appetite for ETH.Jul 4, 2021Sam Bourgi
Crypto asset manager Valkyrie raises $10M in Series A round A diverse cross-section of investors from the crypto sector participated in the raise, including Litecoin founder Charlie Lee.Jul 4, 2021Sam Bourgi
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, UNI, ICP, AAVEBitcoin may pick up momentum in the next few days and select altcoins ETH, UNI, ICP, and AAVE could also rally along.Jul 4, 2021Rakesh Upadhyay
NFTs make it possible for gamers to have digital property rightsThe digital ownership conferred by blockchain will allow the Metaverse to fulfill its true potential as community-owned and community-governed.Jul 4, 2021Yat Siu
Sci-fi or blockchain reality? The ‘Ready Player One’ OASIS can be builtEnter the OASIS: The economy of the liveable arcade in the science fiction film could only be built using blockchain technology.Jul 4, 2021Eric Kapfhammer
Bitcoin fractal setup from 2019 hints BTC price can rebound back to $50KThe ongoing Bitcoin downside correction is strikingly similar to its price action in June-December 2019.Jul 4, 2021Yashu Gola
Are cryptocurrency ransom payments tax-deductible?Any ransom payments made in cryptocurrency are taxed as property rather than currency, so be aware of the U.S. tax implications.Jul 4, 2021Selva Ozelli
Cryptocurrency and the rise of the user-generated brandWhen looking at cryptocurrencies from a marketing perspective, they present a significant paradigm shift in branding.Jul 3, 2021Rich Feldman
To change the art industry, NFTs must be more secureA more secure nonfungible token infrastructure holds the key to disrupting the current art world.Jul 3, 2021Luke Stokes
London fork enters testnet on Ethereum as difficulty bomb sees delay As Ethereum’s London upgrade launches on the Ropsten testnet, mainnet anticipation for stakers and miners increases.Jul 3, 2021Anirudh Tiwari
DeFi proved resilient during the March 2020 and May 2021 market crisesWhile centralized protocols struggled with the two major market crises of March 2020 and May 2021, DeFi remained resilient.Jul 3, 2021Doug Leonard
Is Bitcoin in danger of losing $30K with Grayscale’s big GBTC unlocking in two weeks?Bitcoin prices remain under pressure in the $30,000-$40,000 zone as traders brace for the 16,000 BTC worth of GBTC shares unlocking in July.Jul 3, 2021Yashu Gola
Trustless bridges may be the key to blockchain interoperabilityThe arrival of interoperable solutions will be an opportunity for a positive shift in the public’s perception of blockchain.Jul 3, 2021Stephen Tse
Bitcoin mining difficulty just fell by a record 28% — But will this help BTC price recover? The ratio of Bitcoin price to hash rate presents bulls with a long wait, as hash rate is still migrating.Jul 3, 2021William Suberg
Altcoin Roundup: Smart investors don’t just buy dips, they dollar-cost averageThe crypto market may be down from its all-time highs, but dollar-cost averaging is still the best way to build long-term profits.Jul 2, 2021Jordan Finneseth
Fed chair met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and former House speaker in MayArmstrong said he had spoken about China’s central bank digital currency with lawmakers and heads of federal agencies, believing it to be "a threat to U.S. reserve currency status long term."Jul 2, 2021Turner Wright
Utility-focused NFTs: the future of blockchain art? To stand out in a saturated market, NFT startups should focus on real use cases, according to COO at NFTY Labs, Titan Inc.Jul 2, 2021Giovanni Pigni
Greenidge plans to expand mining operations to South CarolinaAccording to the crypto mining firm, the South Carolina facility has been capable of drawing 80 megawatts of power, two thirds of which is produced from zero carbon energy sources.Jul 2, 2021Turner Wright
Bitcoin spring? Wyckoff ‘groundhog’ indicates crypto winter may last another 6 weeksAnalysts warns that the Wyckoff Spring phase may still be in the future as mounting pressures could lead to another low in Bitcoin.Jul 2, 2021Jordan Finneseth
Stablecoins under scrutiny: USDT stands by ‘commercial paper’ tetherAre stablecoins actually stable? Tether’s basket of reserve assets raises eyebrows as a new round of debate regarding backing begins.Jul 2, 2021Andrew Singer
Proposed bill in Iran could ban all foreign-mined cryptocurrenciesLawmakers seem to be attempting to establish a legal framework behind a Central Bank of Iran decision for people to only use crypto from state-licensed mining operations for payments.Jul 2, 2021Turner Wright
Bitcoin’s key momentum metric hints at bullish divergence as BTC clings to $33KThe RSI is seeing higher lows after rebounding from its oversold areas as Bitcoin price is forming lower lows.Jul 2, 2021Yashu Gola