Monthly Archives: May 2021

Pierre Dadd joins Terra Virtua as marketing director following more than 20 years of experience in marketing and brand development for various entertainment companies. 6932 Total views 19 Total shares Digital collectibles platform Terra Virtua has tapped branding veteran Pierre Dadd to lead its marketing division, offering yet another example of a high-profile executive transitioning…

The new head of the OCC thinks that the authority’s crypto rulemaking under Brian Brooks was not done in full coordination with all stakeholders. 2892 Total views 5 Total shares The United States’ banking regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, is set to review cryptocurrency-related rulemaking following Brian Brooks’ departure. Michael Hsu, the…

For decades, a lack of innovation has stifled the banking sector. We still live in a world where cross-border payments can take several days, and inefficient algorithms deny loans to consumers who can afford to pay them back — all because they don’t fit inelastic requirements that aren't reflective of the 21st century.It’s been interesting…

Bitcoin’s $15,000 price pullback over the last few days has caused the percentage of wallets underwater to exceed 23%. 7944 Total views 17 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) is down almost 30% in the last seven days and this dip has triggered an almost commensurate plunge in the percentage of wallets in profit.Data from crypto data…

Just under 100 BlockFi users are reported to be affected, with some allegedly receiving as many as 700 Bitcoin due to a mishandled promotional offer. 5685 Total views 24 Total shares Crypto promotional schemes are old hat in the industry, with many businesses trying to secure customer loyalty through a range of perks and mini…

Bitcoin (BTC) has hit its lowest price since Feb. 8 and is struggling to maintain $40,000 — but is Elon Musk wholly to blame?Cointelegraph takes a look at other factors working against Bitcoin bulls this week as the market returns to levels that some thought would never appear again.USD bounces off multi-month lowsTesla CEO Elon…

Bitcoin is trading at 12.5% higher in South Korea than in other markets, while gold prices climb to quarterly highs. 6608 Total views 22 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $5,000 higher in South Korea than in other markets on Wednesday as capital flow controls continue to enforce the “kimchi premium.” While Bitcoin was…