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Colombia’s Rappi Delivery Service Adds Bitcoin

Delivery service startup Rappi has indicated that it is likely to offer the ability for customers to buy Bitcoin on its platform. According to a local news source, whilst the.

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Bitfinex Hits Banking Snag Whilst Tether Falters

Last week, well known cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex suspended deposits in fiat currency. The suspension covers GBP, EUR, USD and JPY wire deposits. It’s logical to assume that this has come.

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Bitcoin Sidechain ‘Liquid Network’ Goes Live

Blockchain technology company Blockstream announced the launch of Bitcoin sidechain, Liquid Network, recently. The company revealed the launch via a blog post by Blockstream Chief Strategy Officer, Samson Mow. The.

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The Crypto Exchange Business: An Insight Beyond The Top Global Exchanges

The majority of the coverage in the cryptocurrency media when it comes to exchanges concerns itself with the top 20 global exchanges. We’ve decided to take a closer look at.

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Autonomous Syrian Region Considers Crypto Implementation

A region in Northern Syria is considering the use of cryptocurrency in order to create the conditions for a functioning economy. The Democratic Federation of Northern Syria – more commonly.

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Roubini: Calling Cryptocurrencies ‘Shit Coins’ An Insult To Manure

Renowned Economist Nouriel Roubini has claimed that the notion of cryptocurrency being decentralized is a fallacy. The professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business took to Twitter in.

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Alibaba Files Blockchain Patent

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a blockchain-based system last week. Among many features, the proposed system facilitates a.

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Bitwala Sets Sights On Blockchain Bank Account Launch

Crypto start-up firm Bitwala is on the brink of launching a blockchain bank account in its home market, Germany, following the announcement of a link-up with a bank which can.

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Chilean MPs Propose Public System Adoption of Blockchain

Two MPs in the Chilean Parliament have called for the adoption of blockchain technology according to online local news site, fortinmapocho.cl. The objective of the proposed implementation is to increase.

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Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain Files for IPO

Following many weeks of speculation, crypto-mining behemoth Bitmain formally submitted it’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange – including an IPO Prospectus. They propose to.

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