Prediction markets like Polymarket a ‘public good,’ more accurate than polls
While some say that prediction markets are a risk to democracy, others think they could serve the public by offering valuable insights and risk management tools.
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Austria Considers Establishment of Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
The Ministry of Finance in Austria is considering establishing a regulatory sandbox for the fintech industry, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reports on April 26.The country’s Finance Minister Hartwig Loeger said that the FinTech Advisory Council — which was formed by the Ministry of Finance last year — will aid in the development of relevant rules to…
UNICEF Giga NFTs to connect schools in developing countries to internet
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Lucid Sight Raises $6 Million to Bring Its DLT-Powered Games to Traditional Platforms
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What Mainstream Financial Advisors Are Saying About Bitcoin
During the mainstream market’s current decline, investment advisors are giving out a myriad of advice, with some even mentioning Bitcoin (BTC). Morgan Creek Digital co-founder and partner, Anthony Pompliano, or “Pomp,” tweeted an inquiry to his followers, asking what their financial advisors have told them recently, given the current falling market. Some Advisors say buy during market…
Bitcoin Price Surges to $10,380 as Trump Threatens Military Crackdown
Bitcoin price broke the $10,000 barrier and rallied to $10,380 for the first time in 3 months. 1679 Total views 34 Total shares Within the last hour Bitcoin (BTC) price abruptly surged to $10,380 after spending the last month trading in a symmetrical triangle pattern. The move above the crucial $10K mark occurred as U.S.…
Cardano Foundation partners with Coinfirm for FATF and 6AMLD compliance
Coinfirm said it would be able to provide the same AML/CFT analytics for assets minted on Cardano, a number which may grow as the project prepares to expand to smart contracts. 1455 Total views 193 Total shares The nonprofit organization behind Cardano has partnered with blockchain analytics provider Coinfirm to ensure ADA is in compliance…