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Ethereum-based real-time banking tool Sablier expands to Polygon, Binance Smart Chain

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Time Stamp: November 18, 2021 4:44 AM - Modified On: November 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Sablier, an Ethereum protocol for real-time banking, announced the launch of its infrastructure on Polygon and Binance Smart Chain Wednesday, with the goal of improving efficiency and lowering fees. Sablier may now be used for streaming payroll, payments, and subscriptions by a larger user base thanks to the deployments throughout these chains. Gas fees slashed by thousands of percent When compared to Ethereum gas expenses, the Sablier launch on Polygon is expected to save customers 676,750%, while the Sablier deployment on Binance Smart Chain would save users more than 12,000%.

Why investors are not entirely sold on investing in a Bitcoin futures ETF

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Time Stamp: October 17, 2021 7:30 PM - Modified On: October 17, 2021 - Published By:
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With two Bitcoin futures ETFs set to make market debut, let’s dive deep into the cost associated with owning these contracts. ProShares Bitcoin futures ETF is reportedly set to go live on 18 October, likely followed by Invesco’s ETF on the next day on 19 October.  We know that there are additional costs associated with an ETF. Apart from a brokerage commission, analysts are anticipating a higher expense ratio with these traded funds. As the filing by ProShares marks an annual operating expense of 0.95%, an investor will essentially spend

Former U.S. official says cryptocurrency not some ‘libertarian paradise’

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 7:00 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Cryptocurrency has been around for a long time now. However, its mainstream adoption gained a boost lately with 2020 being a remarkable year. But 2021 saw a major push as countries and/or organizations across the globe have been accepting cryptocurrencies in some form or the other. That said, countries have also been working on cryptocurrency regulations to govern the process of exchanging through crypto. Something that can actually benefit these tokens. Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers, while speaking to Bloomberg expressed his opinions concerning the cryptocurrency regulations. During this

Wall Street-Style Crypto Regulation Coming, Says Kraken Lawyer

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 6:45 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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The cryptocurrency industry should brace for ‘Wall Street-style’ regulation, according to Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori.Sponsored Sponsored “You’re just living in a fantasy world if you don’t believe that this industry is going to face heavier, more Wall Street-like regulation from governments in the U.S. and abroad, and Kraken has simply been practical about that future,” Santori told Bloomberg. Authorities have been cracking down on the cryptocurrency industry over the past few months, taking issue with everything from stablecoins to decentralized exchanges to lending products. As warnings mount from state

Coinbase won’t pursue its planned lending service, fears SEC scrutiny 

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Time Stamp: September 23, 2021 7:31 AM - Modified On: September 23, 2021 - Published By:
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It appears that Coinbase would prefer to be on the safe side rather than dealing with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s scrutiny and pressure.  In a blog that the crypto exchange has posted, it announced that it would no longer pursue its plans to roll out its “Lend” service, which is supposed to be a crypto-based lending service.  Lend was supposed to be a service that would pay users if they lend out their tokens, but the SEC has warned the company about the legal consequences of such service.  Showing

Coinbase Files For Futures and Derivatives Trading

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Time Stamp: September 16, 2021 2:44 AM - Modified On: September 16, 2021 - Published By:
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North America’s largest crypto exchange Coinbase has taken the first steps in making an application to allow futures and derivatives products on the platform.Sponsored Sponsored On Sept 16, Coinbase stated that it had filed an application with the National Futures Association (NFA) to register as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The exchange added that “this is the next step to broaden our offerings and offer futures and derivatives trading on our platforms,” in order to further expand the crypto economy.Sponsored Sponsored The NFA’s official website now lists Coinbase Global Inc.

Dallas Mavericks Announce Rewards for Using Dogecoin to Buy Merch

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Time Stamp: September 2, 2021 4:25 AM - Modified On: September 2, 2021 - Published By:
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban continues to support Dogecoin (DOGE) by announcing rewards for those spending the meme coin on merchandise. Sponsored Sponsored The team was the first in the league to accept Dogecoin payments for both merchandise and ticket sales. Now, Cuban wants to further grow the number of sales from DOGE by adding incentives to the program.  The Mavs Cryptomania program gives fans cashback for purchases made with Dogecoin on the official Maverick’s online merchandise shop. The program will run from Aug 13 until Sept 20. Fans can earn

Mark Cuban Gives Crypto-Friendly Warning as Bitcoin Climbs

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2021 12:23 PM - Modified On: August 11, 2021 - Published By:
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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban issued a warning to crypto investors, as bitcoin prices continue a steady climb. Sponsored Sponsored The crypto space is heated. Investors are on edge as Bitcoin continues to steadily climb towards $50,000. However, the price incline comes at a time when the entire crypto industry could be facing a new reality with the new bill from the Senate.  The original syntax of the bill grouped virtually all participants in the space into the same tax and reporting bracket. If the wording remained as it originally appeared, even

Former Prudential Securities Chief Executive Ball Bats for Bitcoin

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Time Stamp: August 15, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Former Prudential Securities chief executive and current chairman of Sanders Morris Harris George Ball sees Bitcoin as a safe haven for those looking for different investments. In an interview with Reuters on August 14, Ball admitted he was previously a “Bitcoin opponent” but, with the government participating in the financial markets, he’s seen the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. “I’ve never said it before, but I’ve always been a blockchain and Bitcoin opponent but if you look now, the government can’t stimulate the markets forever. The liquidity flood will end and