Africa
Nigeria has been graced with its first Bitcoin ATM, marking a historic moment not only for Bitcoin proponents around the world but Nigerians, eager to experience a utopian future, built on the decentralised economy. Bitcoin ATM Placed in Lagos, Nigeria Blockstale, the company behind the introduction of the Bitcoin ATM
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In this publication, we'll discuss the key differences and similarities between Bitcoin/cryptocurrency trading and Forex. We'd also take a look at the bitcoin trading advantage. First, let's define both. Forex trading: refers to Foreign Exchange (Forex) trading. It is the over-the-counter market in
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The federal government of Belgium is set to auction £110,000 ($125,000) worth of bitcoin (BTC) and other seized cryptocurrencies this month. Announced Friday, the online auction will be held later this month under the supervison of an Ireland-based auction house - Wilsons Auctions; a firm known to have
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The Beach house Pipa in Barra de Cunhau, Brazil is up for sale for $2.93 million approximately 335 bitcoin (BTC) at this time. According to the property listing, the compound is situated just a 10-miniute drive away from Pipa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rio Grande
Education & News
After scares that Twitter’s new investors (Elliot Management) would oust its CEO, Jack Dorsey, a new report reveals that the investment company reached an agreement with Twitter that will allow the pro-bitcoin CEO to remain as leader of the social media platform. Silver Lake Investment Keeps Twitter CEO in
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The Ministry of Education (MEC) Brazil has proposed the creation of a blockchain-based platform to issue digital certificates to university graduates, in a bid to curb the issuance of fake diplomas in the country. Speaking on the project, MEC minister Abraham Weintraub said the blockchain platform aims to create a
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Whales are increasing their holdings of Ethereum (ETH) as data reveals the supply of ETH controlled by the top 100 wallets is almost 25%. Analysts assert that the behaviour is a result of anticipation for Ethereum’s blockchain upgrade, ETH 2.0. Whales Accumulate Ethereum As whales accumulate Ethereum, anticipation
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Crypto software firm Zabo has announced its successful seed funding round. The company, based in Dallas, Texas has been able to raise a staggering $2.5 million. $2.5 Million Seed Funding Round The software-as-a-service startup was able to raise the money in a funding round led by Moonshots Capital.
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* HTC is working on a new blockchain router, EXODUS 5G Hub, which will allow users to run a full bitcoin node and relay transactions independent of any third party Taiwanese Electronics Giant - HTC has unveiled a new privacy-focused portable 5G blockchain router that enables users to run a full
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The Chengdu University of Information and technology (CUIT) has received approval from the Ministry of Education, China to launch the country's first blockchain undergraduate degree. Reports by Chinanews agency say the blockchain engineering major aims to keep up with the developments in emerging technology, by providing technical training
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The government of South Korea has made cryptocurrency trading legal in the region after the National Assembly changed the laws. President Jae-in Moon signed the amendment which was passed. South Korea Government Gives Cryptocurrency Green flag According to local reports, cryptocurrency exchanges will need to follow reporting requirements. For larger
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Facebook rethinks its Libra project while facing increasing pressure from regulators, the social media platform is considering including other digital tokens in its Libra project. Facebook Libra is Under Pressure Bloomberg reports that Libra could be primarily used in a payment network in the future along with other coins from