Bitcoin glory on Chinese TikTok, 30M mainland users, Justin Sun saga: Asia Express

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance is deepening its presence in two major emerging markets, India and Indonesia.In an announcement published on April 14, the exchange revealed that users are now able to trade cryptocurrencies peer-to-peer (P2P) for Indian Rupees (INR) and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).Both fiat currencies will be available against Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT)…

Senior executives at United Airlines (UA) and logistics giant UPS think 2019 will not be the year blockchain goes mainstream, the Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 28.Speaking to the publication, UPS chief engineering and information officer Juan Perez and UA’s executive vice president of technology and chief digital officer Linda Jojo remained level-headed on…

A source close to the crypto exchange reportedly said there were 68 fewer employees on the company’s Slack channel as of Monday, suggesting Gemini had cut roughly 7% of its staff. 424 Total views 22 Total shares Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss’ Gemini has reportedly laid off additional staff more than a month after reports suggested…

TPG Telecom will allow users to convert and redeem AVO DAO tokens from Avocado Guild to provide free internet services. 623 Total views 21 Total shares TPG Telecom and the Avocado Guild, a blockchain gaming business focused on the play-to-earn (P2E) model, have teamed up to allow customers to exchange their AVO DAO tokens for…

Blockchain companies in Malta are reportedly struggling with opening bank accounts, local news outlet the Times of Malta reported on Mar. 1.The Times of Malta allegedly contacted a number of legal firms and financial companies, who confirmed that banks were declining their applications to open bank accounts, saying that it was beyond their “risk appetite.”…

The flash loan exploiter claims they have "no intention of keeping what is not ours" and wants to "come to an agreement" with Euler Finance. 42 Total views 37 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTEthereum-based lending protocol Euler Finance could be a step closer to recovering funds stolen…

Andrew Bustamante, reportedly a former CIA intelligence officer, has claimed blockchain is “super powerful stuff” that represents a threat to America’s national security. Bustamante, who specializes in publishing life-hacks based on his knowledge of espionage, made his elliptical remarks in a subreddit thread on Dec. 22.Bustamante is also reportedly a United States Air Force veteran…

Sierra Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio announced a new initiative to create a national, blockchain-based credit bureau. The announcement took place at the 73rd Session of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) Thursday, September 27.The president presented the project as being poised to “radically transform” the country’s financial inclusion landscape.  The initiative is reportedly the result…