Blockchain
June 14, 2021
SEC Agenda Features No Cryptocurrency Exchange Regulation
Fans of cryptocurrencies were left empty-handed after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its spring and summer agenda last week, in which the topic of crypto regulation was non-existent. Gensler Comments Raised Expectations Expectations that the top US regulator will finally address the need for regulation of cryptocurrencies and raise the level of investor […]
Blockchain
June 14, 2021
Taproot Bitcoin Network Upgrade Gets Close to 100% Approval
The Taproot upgrade is all locked in after the community voted their near-unanimous approval of the next big step forward for Bitcoin. Bitcoin to Finally Get Its Taproot Upgrade Recent developments have not been great if you are a Bitcoin miner, but overall, the ecosystem has never been better. The long-coveted Taproot update may finally be happening as […]
Blockchain
June 11, 2021
DraftKings Major Shareholder Pays $11.75M for CryptoPunk NFT
A major shareholder at a US sportsbook paid nearly $12 million to acquire a non-fungible token (NFT) of digital art, the latest cry among people with money burning in their pockets. Technology in Business, Technology in Art CryptoPunk#7523, one of the CryptoPunks series of digital art characters visualized over 10,000 pixels and created by Larva […]
Blockchain
June 10, 2021
DraftKings’ CEO Says Regulation Only Deterrent to Crypto Adoption
Cryptocurrencies are a viable payment option for DraftKings, argues chief executive Jason Robins, but lack of regulatory clarity prevents their adoption. DraftKings CEO Talks Crypto Implementation DraftKings has long been looking to implement cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method, company chief executive Jason Robins said, but the lack of regulatory clarity has been a deterrent against their mass […]
Blockchain
June 7, 2021
How Can Operators Benefit from Blockchain, Nick Hill Speaks on “Hashing It Out” Ep 4
Nick Hill, an iGaming consultant, and industry veteran participated in the latest episode of Hashing It Out show. The industry veteran revealed the results of new research by CoinGeek and spoke about the benefits that blockchain technology may bring to the iGaming industry. Hashing It Out Episode 4 Is Now Out Nick Hill, an iGaming […]
Blockchain
June 2, 2021
Coinbase Opens Dogecoin to Professional Traders
US exchange giant Coinbase has listed Dogecoin to its Pro account, a few weeks after the company’s CEO announced plans to launch trading of the cryptocurrency. Retail Investors on Coinbase Still Have to Wait One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase has listed the meme-inspired Dogecoin to its trading platform, the company announced on […]
Blockchain
May 27, 2021
Stefan Matthews Speaks about Blockchain Technology on “Hashing It Out” Ep 3
TAAL’s CEO and executive chairman of nChain Group, Stefan Matthews participated in the latest episode of Calvin Ayre’s new show Hashing it Out. As a professional with nearly 20 years of experience within the gambling industry, Matthews discussed how BSV technology may be beneficial for regulators and the whole gambling industry. Stefan Matthews Speaks about […]
Blockchain
May 18, 2021
Peter Schiff: “Buying Bitcoin Is Gambling, Not Investing”
Buying Bitcoin is gambling and not investing, argues Euro Pacific Capital chief executive Peter Schiff as Tesla is withdrawing from Bitcoin to seek greener alternatives. Is Bitcoin Gambling? Peter Schiff Thinks So A currency that is easily influenced by a single tweet cannot be an investment or real money, argues Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff, […]
Blockchain
May 7, 2021
Goldman Sachs Launches NDFs with Bitcoin as Underlying Asset
US investment bank Goldman Sachs Group launched Bitcoin-tied derivatives trading to exploit profit opportunities from the $1 trillion Bitcoin market by allowing institutional investors to place big bets, Bloomberg reports. Cash-Settled NDFs The launch of trading with non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) followed the setting up of a trading desk by Goldman Sachs this year to help […]
Blockchain
May 7, 2021
Elon Musk” I Think Investing Your Life Savings in Crypto is Unwise”
Investing all your money is unwise, says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, even if there is a chance that cryptocurrencies may reign supreme over FIAT. Musk Reality-Checks Investment Zeal in Dogecoin Elon Musk has cooled a bit of the enthusiasm that rallied Dogecoin backers in the context of his Saturday Night Live appearance. The Tesla CEO has […]