September 27th, 2023: The International Cricket Council and the Near Foundation today announced a groundbreaking first of its kind technology partnership that will utilise the NEAR Web3 ecosystem to deepen cricket fans engagement with the game across the world.
While major international banks and other financial institutions have been embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for several months, HSBC had been content to observe, or even ignore them. But the saying goes, 'better late than never.' Thus, the $3 trillion asset banking giant has decided to make up for lost time. An alliance with the blockchain payment processor FC Pay has been established. The goal is to allow HSBC customers to pay their bills with cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu, XRP, and more.
With over 100 million users, Binance easily claims the title of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. If CZ's exchange were to fall victim to the initiatives of U.S. regulators, others (Kraken, Coinbase, and the like) would melt away like snow in the sun. And apparently, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to launch an assault on this crypto behemoth with feet of clay.
Dubai, UAE – The Blockchain Economy Summit, recognized as the world's largest blockchain conference network, is set to redefine the future of finance by bringing together key players and experts from the crypto industry. As the countdown to the event enters its final two weeks, the highly anticipated 8th edition of the summit will take place over two days in Dubai on October 4-5, 2023, in Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Center, attracting the world's top crypto companies, blockchain entrepreneurs, and AI innovators.
Two years ago, Bitcoin lost any chance of flourishing among Chinese cryptocurrency traders. The Chinese Communist Party didn't seem ready for decentralization, opting for a totalitarian CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) rather than an emancipatory BTC (Bitcoin). However, in recent times, the Xi Jinping government has seemingly changed its perception of the flagship cryptocurrency. This decision by a Shanghai court to grant Bitcoin the status of “unique and non-reproducible currency” attests to this change of heart.
From Bitcoin's meteoric rise, now surpassing Visa in transaction volume, to Binance's bold prediction about the demise of stablecoins in Europe, the news has been as varied as it has been impactful. Citigroup has also made a splashy entry into the crypto world, while the Ethereum ecosystem faces turbulence with the rejection of its Shanghai upgrade. And the FTX case, nearing its resolution, marks a pivotal moment for millions of investors. Dive with us into this weekly roundup to stay informed about the significant events of the past week.
In an environment where crypto regulation is tightening and legal battles are intensifying, Binance, the world's leading exchange platform, is facing challenges in several jurisdictions. We had the opportunity to interview David Prinçay, CEO of Binance France, to find out more about the current situation.
Bitmain will supply Core Scientific with 27,000 latest generation bitcoin miners and signs new hosting agreement
In a 1.5-hour interview, Michael Saylor revealed the catalysts for the next Bitcoin bull run.
Celsius Mining LLC to Acquire and Operationalize Core Scientific’s Partially Developed Ward County Bitcoin Mining Data Center Site; Companies Agree to Settle All Existing Litigation
Visa, the payment services giant, is making cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology a cornerstone of its growth strategy. In recent months, the company has been actively involved in this direction, with numerous initiatives related to cryptocurrencies. While Visa's previous crypto-related activities showcased its enthusiasm for blockchain, they didn't reveal much about the company's long-term plans. In a recent media statement, Visa clarified its stance on this matter, asserting that Solana's blockchain is the most relevant in the market to ensure its expansion in the crypto industry. In this article, we will delve into why Visa is banking on Solana's blockchain.
Renowned for being tamper-proof and completely transparent, Bitcoin is often touted as a perfect 'trustless' network. But can we truly say that we trust no one but ourselves when we use Bitcoin? This is the question posed by Pierre Schweitzer during the Surfin Bitcoin 2023 event in Biarritz.
What is the cumulative inflation since 2010? What is the extent of purchasing power loss?
The Global Web3 Ecosystem is set to unite under the banner of “Switzerland United”, an 11-day extravaganza, from September 7th-17th 2023, that combines the forces of the NFT Fest Lugano, NFT Lakeside Unconference and the Swiss WEB3FEST.
In an era marked by the dazzling rise of crypto, the Kingdom of Morocco is gradually asserting itself as a rising force on the world stage. This evolution is symbolized by the term “crypto”, which sounds like the beginning of a new era, merging financial innovation and international solidarity. Let's explore the depths of this recent Binance initiative in Morocco, as well as the fluctuating nuances of Franco-Moroccan relations.
Cosmose AI, a global leader in AI solutions, announced today the launch of KAIKAINOW, a new innovation in lock screen technology
Between the launch of Wecan Comply V2 and receiving yet another award at the Wealth Briefing Awards, Wecan Group is on the rise. Let's delve into their decision to implement the WECAN token for their products in this interview with Vincent Pignon, CEO and founder of Wecan Group.
Google Cloud to serve as a staked seed node operator on the Zilliqa network, bolstering the blockchain's scalability, resilience, and data availability
Is the decentralization of the Bitcoin network about to improve thanks to minimalist miners such as Nerdminer and Bitaxe?
In the vast crypto universe, every week brings its share of revelations and surprises. As enthusiasts and investors alike scrutinize the evolution of Bitcoin, the crypto giant has a week full of developments in store for us. Without further ado, let's dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin, exploring the five major alerts that are on everyone's lips.
In a sector where crypto is upending traditional financial paradigms, India is emerging as a revolutionary leader, leading the BRICS in a bold turn at the heart of the G20. This transformation, epitomized by the G20's keen interest in the crypto roadmap proposed by the IMF and FSB, is just the premise of a radically reimagined economic future. Let's dive into the heart of this epic where crypto intertwines with global politics, finance and a futuristic vision embodied by India.
China is one of the United States' fiercest competitors for global hegemony. At least in economic terms. To achieve this, the country seems to be pursuing a strategy of limiting or even reducing its investments in the United States. Saudi Arabia, which has just joined the BRICS, also seems to be doing the same, further confirming its plans to leave the dollar behind.
The developers of XRP20 describe their project as version 2.0 of XRP. The project stands out for its functionalities designed to facilitate access to digital assets. Above all, XRP20 aims to offer a new opportunity to those who missed out on the meteoric rise of XRP.
Over the last 8 years, September has been the second-worst month in terms of bitcoin (BTC) performance. On average, bitcoin falls by 5% in September. Conversely, September is often a good opportunity. The end of the year often marks a powerful "Christmas effect", which is usually accompanied by a rise in cryptocurrency. But if studying the past sheds light on probabilities, it's worth looking at the indicators available on the bitcoin price.
Once upon a time, on October 28, 2021 to be precise, SHIB reached an ATH of $0.000 081. Since that day, this cryptocurrency has been on a long downward spiral, to the detriment of the Shiba Inu community. Many crypto traders believed that the advent of Shibarium would right this wrong. Three weeks on, but the SHIB bull run has yet to show its face. However, Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, is said to have a solution, including the SHIB crypto burn. Zoom in!
As we enter the final months of the year on the financial markets, there may be a seasonal trend known as the end-of-year rally. This trend intensifies before the Christmas holidays. Let's take a look at bitcoin's behavior in the run-up to Christmas, and the factors that can influence its price.
This year Coinfest reached new levels of excellence, combining location, high-level guests, influential speakers and exciting side events. The open-air atmosphere gave the event an unmistakable flavor. During the main event, the island of Bali became the epicenter of incredible side events, thus forming a full-fledged “crypto-week” in a tropical paradise.
Inauguré en 1929, Molitor a été pendant 60 ans la piscine la plus courue de Paris pour ses deux bassins et son ambiance avant-gardiste. Fermé en 1989 et classé aux monuments historiques, le lieu est investi par les artistes et le bâtiment délabré devient le temple d’une culture alternative mêlant street art, performances artistiques, concerts, etc. Aujourd’hui transformé en complexe hôtelier de luxe, Molitor MGallery a toujours mis en exergue ce côté artistique. Une facette que l’établissement souhaite partager aux collectionneurs avec une nouvelle collection de NFT d’Art.
BRUSSELS --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Swift today released results from a new series of experiments that show its infrastructure can seamlessly facilitate the transfer of tokenised value across multiple public and private blockchains. The findings have potential to remove significant friction slowing the growth of tokenised asset markets and enable them to scale globally as they mature.
MIAMI (BUSINESS WIRE) - U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. dba US Bitcoin Corp (“USBTC” or “the Company”), a leading operator of large-scale data centers for new-age workloads such as digital asset mining, is thrilled to announce that it has secured a deal with Celsius Network LLC (“Celsius”) to host an initial 8,500 miners with an estimated sticker hashrate of 820 petahash (PH) at the USBTC Alpha Site. This significant agreement represents a robust advancement in the Bitcoin mining industry and continues the strong collaboration between USBTC, and Celsius, with support from the Fahrenheit, LLC coalition (“Fahrenheit”) which includes USBTC, Arrington Capital, Proof Group Capital Management, Steven Kokinos, and Ravi Kaza.