Bitcoin
Tech giant Microsoft has launched the beta version of ION - a decentralized identity tool built on the Bitcoin blockchain. According to an official announcement, the Microsoft decentralized identity network (ION) is now live on the bitcoin mainnet. The project aims to provide users with a decentralized identifier (DID) that
Africa
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has confirmed it remains committed to piloting a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Speaking at a recent virtual stakeholders workshop on payment systems and services, BOG first deputy governor Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari said the bank is still considering development of a virtual currency. Dr Afari
Bitcoin
Germany's Stock exchange Borse Xetra will list its first crypto exchange traded product (ETP) this month. The Bitcoin ETP is courtesy of a partnership between London-based ETC group and Germany's Xetra digital stock exchange. According to reports, the Bitcoin ETP or BTCE will go live following
Africa
Over the last month, Nigerians have been more active in the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin transactions by people of the nation rose to $35 million over thirty days. Nigeria’s $35 Million in Bitcoin Transactions Statistics revealed that Nigeria led in Bitcoin trades in Africa over the last month. South Africa
Bitcoin
We take a look at Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin White Paper, analyzing key factors that prompted his invention. These factors could be summarized under the following headings: 1. The need for Peer to Peer transactions 2. A currency with Cheap Fees for transactions. 3. Privacy 4. A medium for
Bitcoin
Asia Pacific bottler and distributor Coca-Cola Amatil will now accept cryptocurrency payments at its vending machines. According to an official announcement, the new crypto payment option is courtesy of a partnership with digital asset firm Centra pay, which now offers users the option to buy drinks using Bitcoin (BTC) and
Bitcoin
U.S. Marshals Service is on the lookout for cryptocurrency experts to help it manage digital currencies made from illegal activities. Such currencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin. U.S. Marshals Service Dives into Crypto The Federal agency’s cryptocurrency portfolio includes over $65 million in Bitcoin and
Bitcoin
Bitcoin maximalist Tuur Demeester presents new data to suggest that miners are selling less Bitcoin. Data from crypto analytics firm Glassnode shows that most miners are holding while struggling miners have little Bitcoin to sell. Industry Players Sell Less Bitcoin According to Demeester, “Healthy bitcoin miners are hodling, and struggling
Blockchain
Residents of Moscow, Russia will vote for/or against the upcoming amendments to the country's constitution using a blockchain-powered system. According to an announcement by Moscow Authorities, the use of a blockchain-based e-voting system will ensure security and transparency in the voting process, through its network decentralization feature.
Africa
Quick Takes * ₿ Protesters are pictured carrying Bitcoin placards as many march against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis city police. * ₿ Author of Bitcoin and Black America says BTC is liberation from the restrictive financial system. In the wake of the recent protests against racism and police brutality in the
Bitcoin
Quick Takes * ₿ Bloomberg Commodity Report predicts Gold and Bitcoin to end the year as best performing assets. * ₿ Bitcoin to hit $20,000 to $28,000 per coin. * ₿ Forecasts Tether USDT to overtake ETH by market capitalization. The latest commodity report from Bloomberg, forecasts that Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold will continue
Education & News
In one of his most recent podcast episodes, Joe Rogan reveals that he uses Brave Browser to avoid internet adverts and Google tracking. Joe Rogan Chooses Brave Browser Rogan’s podcast is downloaded over 190 million each month. The podcast was recently at the centre of a new $100 million