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Blockchair In Blockchain World | Let Us Explore The Explorer In 2020

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Table of Contents Rate this post Blockchain technology has the whole new world to explore whether in term of applications, tools, features, compatibility with other technologies and many more. In earlier days, when Bitcoin was launched in 2009, it was considered that Blockchain is meant for the financial system only. But, as the potential of technology was analysed by the various communities, they concluded that Blockchain is meant for exploration. In this article, we will limit our nerves to explore to cryptocurrency. In the crypto marketplace, investors generally keep track

Blockchain Scam Raises Money by Pretending to Be Associated With the Olympics

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The Chinese Olympic Committee announced on April 8 that it’s repeatedly received complaints about illegal marketing pertaining to the upcoming Olympic Games.People claiming to be part of the so-called “World Olympic Sports Foundation” say they’re using blockchain technology to help people invest in special products and other commercial developments pertaining to the Olympics. But that money actually ends up in the pockets of anonymous scammers.They make reference to the Tokyo Olympics Torch Relay to trick people into parting with their money, thinking it’s going to a genuine cause. The Chinese

The Platform Is Set for Virtual Conferences: Will It Live Up to Its Promises?

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As the global economy struggles to adapt to the rapid changes the coronavirus pandemic has forced upon the world, the virtual conference space is booming. The need to engage, communicate and expand our network has perhaps never been so necessary as businesses struggle to survive what may be the next great economic depression. Blockchain and cryptocurrency are sectors of the financial technology industry that are used to leading the way when it comes to innovation, and it’s no surprise that blockchain conferences are quickly moving online in an effort to keep

Here’s How the Crypto Sector Is Navigating the Pandemic’s Challenges

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Despite hopes that a peak of the coronavirus cases is near, the pandemic continues to impact almost every aspect of daily life, becoming a rolling news ticker in itself. When such a disaster strikes, it can be easy to go through each day devouring the latest news as it occurs and digesting each piece as a story by itself without forming an overall picture.This pandemic is a seismic event with far-reaching impacts across different sectors, and crypto is no exception. In fact, because cryptocurrency markets move at breakneck speeds, the

Dutch Brokerage Platform Launches Crypto Trading Across Europe

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In response to the growing demand for cryptocurrency trading, Dutch retail brokerage platform BUX launched its commission-free cryptocurrency trading platform BUX Crypto.In a statement published April 8, the company announced that BUX Crypto is now available across 25 European countries.BUX stated that its new offering aims to bring new traders into cryptocurrency markets by simplifying the crypto trading process. BUX CEO and founder Nick Bortot said:“We see BUX Crypto as a natural extension of our current lineup, which is focused on offering products that make it simple and affordable for

Japan’s Largest Financial Information Vendor Adds NRI/IU’s Crypto-Asset Index

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In what could be considered a vital step for Bitcoin and institutional product and business development in Japan, QUICK, arguably the largest financial information vendor in the country, has added a crypto-asset index to its suite of products for Japan’s securities and financial markets. A press release on Wednesday revealed that QUICK is enabling support for the NRI/IU Crypto-Asset Index offered by the intelligence Unit (IU) of Nomura Research Institute, the largest Japanese management consulting and economic research firm. The new integration will allow Nomura Research Institute to offer investment

SoFi Acquires Payment Processor Galileo in $1.2 Billion Deal

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California-based and crypto-friendly financial firm Social Finance — SoFi — is acquiring the digital payment platform Galileo.In an April 7 press release, SoFi announced that it has signed an agreement to pay $1.2 billion for Galileo Financial Technologies. According to a CNBC report, the payment will consist of $75 million in cash, $875 million in stock, and $250 million in seller financing debt.SoFi CEO Anthony Noto addressed how the partnership will help in the current financial market:“Together with Galileo, we will partner to build on our companies’ strengths to drive

Blockchain Traceability Overtakes Payments Among Major Corporations

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Multi-billion dollar companies are more likely to use blockchain for traceability and provenance than for payments and settlement, according to a new analysis of the Forbes Blockchain 50.The now annual Blockchain 50 list was published in late February and includes fifty of the biggest brands in the world who are using blockchain, each with annual revenue in excess of $1 billion in annual revenue. Research from Dutch firm Blockdata, which incorporated its own data in the analysis, found that fifteen have solutions that tackle traceability and provenance, while 13 are using

Bitcoin Spikes by 2x in 26 Days: What’s Actually Behind the Big Rally?

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The Bitcoin (BTC) price has increased by two-fold in less than a month, surging from $3,600 to over $7,350. While traders believe a combination of many factors caused the upsurge, there are three main factors that likely contributed to it.The three factors are a significant surge in spot buys, a massively overextended plunge below $4,000, and the immediate recovery of BTC to major support levels.Factor 1: Bitcoin spot buys on the riseCoinbase, Kraken, Binance, Bitfinex and other spot exchanges saw a substantial spike in buy volume following the March 13

P2P Protocol Aims to Simplify Crypto Wallet Transactions With Domain Names

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A new protocol is hoping to make peer-to-peer transactions between various wallets and cryptocurrencies simpler for users.FIO Protocol, which launched its mainnet chain on March 26, provides users with interoperable domain names instead of alphanumeric blockchain addresses.An acronym for the “Foundation For Interwallet Operability,” the FIO protocol is live on Trust Wallet and is in the process of integrating with several popular wallet providers — including Bitcoin.com, Edge, Enjin, Coinomi and Atomic.Rather than integrating directly with blockchains, the project offers a decentralized and open-source “usability layer” that integrates with services

Bitfinex Launches Staking in Response to Customer Demand

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Major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has become the latest exchange to offer staking services to customers.Announced April 3, Bitfinex will offer staking rewards up to 10% per annum on crypto assets underpinned by a Proof-of-Stake algorithm."We're committed to engaging our existing users and the wider community with new products and innovations," said Bitfinex’s CTO, Paolo Ardoino. "The Bitfinex Staking Rewards Program provides our users with another avenue to increase their holdings on our platform."Bitfinex introduces staking in response to customer demandArdoino states that Bitfinex’s clients asked for staking to be introduced,

Charities Are Turning to Bitcoin Amid the Global Fight Against Coronavirus

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In the war against the novel coronavirus, cryptocurrencies are emerging as a much-needed tool for charity and fundraising projects. Already there are a number of large nonprofits accepting Bitcoin donations. Plus, some blockchain and crypto firms are contributing medical supplies to hospitals in an attempt to curb the virus, while others are setting up fundraisers and charities that are aimed at helping its victims.As a number of nonprofits continue to accept cryptocurrency donations, they are starting to realize that crypto transactions significantly reduce costs in terms of fees. Here are