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The new Forbes Billionaire List 2020 consists a total of 2,095 rich names from across the world. The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is well represented by four (4) entrepreneurs who made their fortunes from the niche. According to the Forbes List, the richest man in the crypto sphere is
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A closed-ended fund, 3iQ, tied to bitcoin has been listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, marking the first time that a fund tied to blockchain has listed on a major stock exchange. Toronto Stock Exchange Makes History On 2 April, the organization announced that filing had been made with the
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* ₿. In collaboration with CargoSmart and China’s Shanghai Port Group, Tesla is aiming at transforming the goods importation process in China using a new blockchain application. * ₿. The companies aim at making the whole clearing process both cost and time effective. US electric car manufacturer - Tesla has partnered the Shanghai
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The Bank of Korea (BOK), the country's central bank has launched a pilot program for testing its national CBDC - the Digital Won. Announced this week, the BOK says the program is set to run for 22-months till December 2021, and is aimed at evaluating technical and legal
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Anyone who is new to bitcoin will have many questions on how to use bitcoin and how to invest in bitcoin. This beginner's guide to bitcoin simplifies the process of using bitcoin for people of different backgrounds and competencies. A Beginners Guide to What Bitcoin is Bitcoin is
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Microsoft subsidiary - Github has revealed details of its "Archive program," a project that aims to preserve open source technologies; with the aim to keep these software for future generations to learn about the culture of today. The Github Archive Program is set to encode a snapshot of
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Deutsche Bank researchers predict that central banks will begin to use digital cash in the future as the economic consequences of the coronavirus grow. Deutsche Bank Researchers on Digital Cash Germany’s largest bank tweeted an image of a Bitcoin symbol connected to national currencies, including the euro, yen, British
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A former hedge fund sales lead at Goldman Sachs is using bitcoin in his investment strategy as more firms prepare for a global financial crisis. Goldman Sachs Lead Changes Investment Strategy According to Goldman Sachs hedge fund sales lead, Raoul Paul, the largest insolvency event in history could take place
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Prominent Author and American businessman, Robert Kiyosaki has urged people to shun cash savings, and instead focus on accumulating Gold - God's money or Bitcoin - People's money. Kiyosaki who is known worldwide for his best selling book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" which sold
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The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has released a report in favour of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) amid the coronavirus pandemic. The report published by researchers at the BIS, notes that COVID-19 is changing public's perception of cash; and that central banks should consider the development of
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Blockchain internet browser - Brave added 1 million new users in March amid the coronavirus pandemic. The feat was announced by Brave CEO Brendan Eich in a tweet where he notes that the browser's monthly active users (MAU) had reached 13.5 million, and daily active users (DAU)
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Nigerian Stock Exchange has felt the burn of the oil price wars as it records its worst losses since the 37% drop of market value in March 2009. It lost market capitalization of N1.87 trillion in Q1,2020. Deep Losses for Nigerian Stock Exchange and Oil Industry In March