Warren prods drug agencies about crypto links to fentanyl trade

Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it will launch crypto options trading on Dec. 27.In a press release on Dec. 9, the exchange said that the addition of options makes OKEx the “first crypto exchange to offer C2C, spot, futures, perpetual swap, and options trading under the same roof.” The options will allow the platform’s users…

Afghanistan’s healthcare ministry and several local pharmaceutical companies will use Fantom’s blockchain to combat counterfeit drugs. 1553 Total views 52 Total shares Afghanistan’s healthcare ministry and several local pharmaceutical companies will use Fantom’s blockchain to combat counterfeit drugs.According to Fantom on July 6, its Opera blockchain will be used to track 80,000 units of four…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts that initial public offerings (IPOs) will become more prevalent in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space in 2020.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday, Jan. 23, Garlinghouse reportedly hinted that Ripple would itself be one of those firms to seek a public flotation:“In the next 12 months, you’ll see…

The committee’s recommendations included having the Kenyan government consider implementing a comprehensive framework for digital assets and virtual asset service providers. 179 Total views 12 Total shares A parliamentary committee in Kenya’s government tasked with investigating Worldcoin has recommended that regulators shut down the project’s operations in the country.According to a report released on Sept.

The pro-crypto ex-Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined Donald Trump’s team, which will help to form a government if Trump wins the presidential election in November.

CV VC noted that Africa’s higher blockchain venture activity suggests a regional focus on blockchain solutions to address unique challenges.

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin has announced a full shutdown following an alleged hack in December 2020. 357 Total views 4 Total shares Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin has announced it is shutting down after abruptly halting operations in late December 2020.According to Livecoin’s main page, the exchange is unable to continue operations due to financial and…

Bitcoin (BTC) has better probability of recovering back to $60,000 than to break below its current support level of $30,000 and target $20,000, believes Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence.A screenshot from McGlone's latest analysis on the flagship cryptocurrency, first shared by Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, shows him comparing Bitcoin's ongoing price…