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Atari is set to release its video game cryptocurrency in November. Atari Token (ATRI) will be used as a payment method in the entertainment industry. Release of Cryptocurrency in November Video games company, Atari is on a mission to empower the video game industry with a native token. According to
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has applied for a trademark of the term "Digital Euro" as officials weigh the possibility of a digital version of its currency. The application was filed by the ECB's legal representatives Bock Legal, and is visible on the website of the
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NairaEx has earned a reputation as Nigeria’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. Nigerians depend on it to buy and sell Bitcoin using methods that are safe, secure, and fast. Thus, it comes as no surprise that over the years, more people have looked to NairaEx to lead them through the decentralized
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Reddit has introduced a new way to trade its MOON token for Reddit coins which presents a secondary market for cryptocurrency. Users on the platform may be able to trade MOON for DAI through third-party exchanges, with prices between 5 to 10 cents. Reddit MOON and Secondary Market for Cryptocurrency
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Stephen S. Roach, an economist and former chairman at Morgan Stanley Asia, recently made a prediction about the future of the U.S. dollar which could prove beneficial for the price of Bitcoin. Future of U.S. Dollar and Bitcoin Price According to Roach, the dollar fell by 4.3%
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The President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro has again revealed that his government is seeking potential ways to curb the effect of sanctions. Maduro while presenting a new bill, said he intends to shield the country from the impact of U.S sanctions placed by the Trump administration. He notes that
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Venezuela has its first Bitcoin Satellite Node which is capable of processing BTC transactions without an internet connection. The Venezuelan "Space Node" as it is called, uses technology from Blockstream (EUTELSAT-113) to broadcast transaction data between points via offline connections. The initiative was launched by cryptocurrency firm -
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A study by Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCFAF) shows that 39% of Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrency assets run on clean energy. This presents an increase from 28% recorded in the previous study from 2018. Bitcoin Assets Powered by Clean Energy The ‘3rd Global Cryptoasset Benchmarking Study’ shows signs
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While institutions and financial players globally are working on digital currency initiatives and expanding services to cryptocurrency startups; Nigerian banks have maintained a rigid stance with regards to cryptocurrency, and seem very uninterested in learning or partnering with Bitcoin or crypto-related exchanges. This current unfriendly relationship could be first attributed
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The United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has published a letter clarifying that national banks and federal savings associations can now hold reserve funds for stablecoin issuers in the country. Stablecoins refer to cryptocurrencies pegged to another asset such as a commodity or fiat currency like
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The Bitcoin ATM industry reached a milestone as the number of machines installed globally surpassed 10,000. This feat comes seven (7) years after the first ever Bitcoin (BTC) ATM was installed. At this time, there are now a total of 10,162 machines spread across 71 countries. Giving a
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The European Union (EU) will introduce a new set of rules within the next four years to promote quicker and cheaper cross-border payments through the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This development was revealed in two (2) documents by the European Commission where it sets out its strategy to