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One of the largest Bitcoin whales recently made a transfer of BTC worth $166,137,553.10, emptying one of the richest cryptocurrency wallets to ever exist. The anonymous whale was able to transfer 15,022 BTC. Bitcoin Whale Transfers Over $150 Million in Bitcoin A whale alert Twitter account
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Daily mining profits made from Ethereum have risen dramatically, outpacing the increase (40%) in the price of Ethereum (ETH) over the same period. Meanwhile, Santander Bank has managed to make half a billion dollars in cross-border payments through its Ripple-based system. Ethereum Miners Strike Gold With Mining Profits Ethereum miners
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Gold investors had a lot to smile about as the metal’s price continued to climb, reaching a new record. The move was spurred partly by worries over the coronavirus pandemic and US-China tensions. Despite its recent spike in price, it failed to beat Bitcoin which has been able to
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After weeks of trading sideways, with little or no movements around the $8990-$9100 price range, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged above the $10,000 mark for the first time since June 2020. A look at charts over the past weeks showed the Bollinger Bands squeezing very tightly which is usually
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The highly anticipated Cardano upgrade is underway as the team launch the hard fork process. The Shelley upgrade will see the project take a significant step in achieving full decentralisation on its blockchain. Cardano to Launch Upgrade A pre-launch checklist was made for the launch process which will help the
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E-Sports Programming Network (ESPN Global) has announced the launch of its blockchain-powered online gaming platform, which will allow players to deposit and withdraw using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Announced this week, the UK-based company said its E-Sports Programming Network gaming environment will offer gamers the option to play some of
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The Bank of Jamaica - Jamaica's central bank has published an invitation to emerging tech companies to partner in the development and test of its national CBDC. According to an official statement, interested technology companies are requested to submit details of their digital currency solutions to the bank
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A blog post by card payments company Visa gives details on its outlook for new digital currency payments. In the blog post titled, "Advancing our approach to digital currency." Visa explains its pivot to cryptocurrencies. Visa Expands Networks With Cryptocurrency In its bid to reshape how money is
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The United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced that federal savings associations and national savings banks can now hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of their customers. According to an official notice published on Wednesday, the OCC stated: "Providing custody services for cryptocurrency falls within these
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Despite the new regulations imposed in Zimbabwe, Bitcoin appears to be more popular than before. Google trends data indicates that interest in Bitcoin has increased over time. Bitcoin More Popular in Zimbabwe A notice was given to mobile money service providers in Zimbabwe, requiring them to connect to the national
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Mastercard is expanding its cryptocurrency program to make it easier for crypto firms to issue their own payment cards. According to the company, it is looking to enable easy on-boarding of crypto card issuers, by allowing applicant firms to become partners in a matter of weeks under its accelerated program.
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The United States Army through its investigative division is seeking tools to aid its cyber-crime team with cryptocurrency tracing. According to a Statement by Work (SOW) last week, the publication states that the U.S Army Criminal Investigation Command Major Cybercrime Unit (MCU) is currently accepting bids from contractors who