Riot Platforms boosts Bitfarms stake with $2.28M share acquisition

Tech giant IBM has applied for a blockchain patent for the development of transaction data identifiers based on nodes, according to a patent document published by the U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) Aug. 16. The system described in the patent, entitled “Node Characterization in Blockchain,” intends to introduce a method of data extraction from…

To a new investor entering the crypto-space sights like today’s 3.5% pump to $9,141 is enough to make you giddy with excitement about the future of cryptocurrency.But is it that impressive? After all, Bitcoin (BTC) price was $9,300 last week, which is $200 higher than it is now. So let’s take a look at some…

Sri Lanka’s central bank has selected a shortlist of three firms to develop a proof-of-concept for a shared Know Your Customer facility using blockchain. 213 Total views 1 Total shares Sri Lanka’s central bank has selected a shortlist of three firms to develop a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a shared Know Your Customer (KYC) facility using…

The Office of the Comptroller’s move to license payments firms at the federal level is receiving push-back from state regulators. Brian Brooks, Coinbase’s former chief legal officer and the current U.S. Comptroller of the Currency, is pushing to consolidate licensing regulations for payment companies at the federal level in the United States.Federal licensing for payments…

Exchange, DeFi and metaverse tokens were hit hard in the second quarter of 2023 while Bitcoin continued to make gains. 155 Total views 5 Total shares The second quarter of the year has been a solid one for Bitcoin's performance as its market dominance gained against altcoins which “bled” throughout the quarter according to CoinGecko.On…

It could be followed with deployments on Optimism and Base.

Circle will take on full operational and governance responsibility after five years, thanks to increased regulatory clarity. 347 Total views 3 Total shares Coinbase and Circle have redefined their relationship, according to identical announcements on the Coinbaseand Circle blogs on Aug. 21. The two organizations jointly launched the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin and have until…

In an act of solidarity, crypto enthusiasts from all over the world are helping the people of Ukraine press through difficult times. 649 Total views 33 Total shares It appears that crypto enthusiasts worldwide are rallying in support of Ukrainians during the difficult times. According to reports, Bitcoin (BTC) donations to Come Back Alive, a non-governmental…