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The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin. Feb 17, 2021 at 12:09 p.m. UTCUpdated Feb 17, 2021 at 12:14 p.m. UTCDubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept BitcoinCryptocurrencies are now accepted as a form of payment at the KIKLABB free trade zone in Mina Rashid, Dubai.With the…

news Social investing platform eToro has just announced the acquisition of Firmo – a smart contract startup that enables derivatives to be tokenized “on any major blockchain.” While the purchase amount was not disclosed, eToro co-founder and CEO Yoni Assia said that the move is aimed to “accelerate the growth of our tokenized assets offering.” Assia continued:…

Aug 17, 2020 at 12:41 UTCUpdated Aug 17, 2020 at 13:23 UTCSilver crystals (Alchemist-hp/Wikimedia Commons)First Mover: Litecoin and Mimblewimble, Ether Futures, Chainlink, CurvePrice PointBitcoin was mostly subdued over the weekend, staying in its recent range between $11,000 and $12,000. Ether, trading around $430, is looking to extend a run of four straight weeks of gains…

Nasdaq might be on the cusp of giving institutional investors an analytical edge on trading hundreds of crypto assets. According to a person familiar with the company's plans, the U.S. stock exchange is preparing to add tools for predicting the price movements of crypto assets to its Analytics Hub. The hub, launched last year, draws…

Nov 4, 2020 at 15:38 UTCUpdated Nov 4, 2020 at 16:33 UTCEthereum founder Vitalik Buterin at ETHDenver 2020.(CoinDesk archives)Ethereum 2.0 Countdown Begins With Release of Deposit ContractEthereum 2.0’s deposit contract is now live, heralding the imminent unveiling of the “world computer’s” second act.Released at 15:00 UTC, according to developer Afri Schoedon, the deposit contract is…

Jun 23, 2020 at 16:00 UTCAs the price of bitcoin trades in an increasingly compressed range, sources tell CoinDesk that PayPal is planning something big, an uncensorable internet browser launches and the Fed now says bitcoin IS money. CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back. For early access before our regular noon Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple…

“Keep building” was the general vibe of last week’s Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) event – a complete 180-degree turn from last year’s comparatively flashier show. Homegrown gaming upstarts dominated the venue, pitching gambling, racing, metaverse and arcade apps built on networks, such as Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos and others.There were little whispers of Terra, the Do

(Aleksandr Podgornyi/iStock via Getty Images Plus)The Biggest Macro Event Since MarchAccording to the bright minds of FinTwit, the biggest event isn’t the U.S. presidential election but today’s Pfizer vaccine update.For more episodes and free early access before our regular 3 p.m. Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica, iHeartRadio or…

Nov 27, 2019 at 19:20 UTCUpdated Nov 27, 2019 at 19:20 UTCProtestors in Baabda, Lebanon, Nov. 13 2019. Image via Shutterstock.Bitcoiners in the U.S. might dread talking to their relatives about the crypto market on Thanksgiving. Instead of discussing price volatility, they may consider sharing insights from Lebanese users about what they’re thankful for this…