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Netflix Announces Documentary About Quadrigacx’s Downfall

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 4:30 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Netflix, the world’s largest video streaming company, has announced it is working on a documentary that deals with the aftermath of the Quadrigacx saga. According to brief descriptions, the documentary titled; “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King,” deals with how the users affected by the death of Quadrigacx’s CEO Gerry Cotten try to uncover the mystery behind his strange death and the private keys that supposedly only he held at his death. Netflix To Release Quadrigacx Documentary Next Year Netflix, one of the leading video streaming sites,

Cryptocurrency-Trading Hamster Outperforms Bitcoin, S&P 500 Since June

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 2:30 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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A hamster that trades cryptocurrencies has been outperforming Bitcoin and the S&P 500 since June. The rodent, called Mr. Goxx, uses a device called the “goxx box,” to give signals and make purchases in front of the live streaming audience that follows him. Mr. Goxx has achieved an impressive current score of +24% and even got to +50% before the latest crypto selloff. Crypto-Trading Hamster Performs Better Than S&P 500, Bitcoin A cryptocurrency-trading hamster that streams trading signals through Twitch has been on a roll since June, outperforming fellow human

South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 12:30 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African authorities that the continued efforts to stifle cryptocurrencies will not achieve the intended objectives. He adds that regulators must learn from history that violently opposing an emerging innovation will not kill it. He explained: Technology has prevailed against violent and regulatory opposition. During the

Ripple CEO Says SEC Gives No Clear Framework for Crypto, Discusses XRP Lawsuit

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Time Stamp: September 26, 2021 10:30 PM - Modified On: September 26, 2021 - Published By:
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As the lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse insists that the Commission has provided no clarity in crypto regulation. He said the SEC is using its meetings with crypto companies as lead generation for enforcement actions, and the agency has lost sight of its mission to protect investors. Ripple’s CEO Claims SEC Uses Meetings With Crypto Companies as Lead Generation for Enforcement Actions Amid the SEC’s lawsuit over XRP, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated his concerns over the lack of clarity in

Fintech Firm Centbee Graduates From South African Regulatory Sandbox

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 8:00 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Fintech firm Centbee recently announced it has successfully completed the testing of its cross-border remittance application, Minit Money. The testing of the application was carried out within the framework of the South African Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG)’s regulatory sandbox. Using Crypto to Enable Faster and Cheaper Remittances In a statement, the fintech firm claims its Minit Money application has demonstrated an ability to “enable foreigners living in South Africa to send money home across Africa to bank accounts or mobile money wallets at a competitively low cost.” Meanwhile, in

Bank of Russia Lists Crypto Companies Among Financial Pyramids

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 6:00 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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The Central Bank of Russia has recently expanded its database of financial market players suspected of illicit activities. Several crypto companies have been added to the list along with entities bearing signs of Ponzi schemes, as well as illegal credit organizations and forex dealers. Central Bank of Russia Blacklists Crypto Platforms As part of its monitoring of the financial sector, the Central of Russia (CBR) regularly identifies illegal financial services providers and warns Russian investors about fraudulent platforms. This week, the regulator added another 105 companies to its growing list

African Weather Balloon Project Uses Blockchain to Track Climate in West Africa

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 4:00 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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According to the findings of one study, nearly 91% of deaths from natural disasters recorded between 1970 and 2019 occurred in developing countries. This study adds that such a high number of deaths is largely due to a lack of early warning systems and disaster management protocols. Using Blockchain to Store Climate Data It has been shown that improvements in technology can help to lower the number of lives lost as a result of flooding or cyclones. Unfortunately for third world countries, their poor access to centralized data which is

Italian Payments Giant Nexi Involved in Digital Euro Project

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 2:00 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Nexi, a leading European payments company, is reportedly giving advice to the European Central Bank (ECB) related to the digital euro project. The announcement was made by Nexi’s CEO Paolo Bertoluzzo, who also gave his opinion about the future of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrencies during the Money 20/20 fintech conference in Amsterdam. Nexi Advising ECB on Digital Euro Issues Nexi, one of the biggest payments companies in Europe, is working in tandem with the European Central Bank toward the creation of a digital euro, according to statements

TrustSwap Review: Making Smart Contracts Mainstream

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Time Stamp: December 1, 2020 8:18 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The cryptocurrency space can be a scary place if you are not careful. There are scammers left and right, and not just in Discord and Telegram. Many cryptocurrency projects have revealed themselves to be nothing short of a ponzi scheme. Some have even ended with a rug pull – the team dumping their share of the crypto on the market and running with the cash.TrustSwap is a cryptocurrency project that is hoping to change that by using smart contracts. They want to create a new standard for initial coin offerings

Here’s Why Bitcoin Is Primed to Move Towards $13,000

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Time Stamp: August 18, 2020 1:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin is surging higher after holding in the high-$11,000s for a number of days. As of this article’s writing, the leading cryptocurrency trades for $12,150. Although this is not much higher than the breakout zone at $12,000, analysts are optimistic about what’s next for the market. This rally was predicated on a surge of spot market volume, adding fuel to the case for upside. BTC is expected to move to $13,000 next, which is around where the next level of macro resistance lies. Bitcoin’s ongoing rally seems to be influenced