2021 a record year for cryptocurrency apps with 560% year-on-year growth
Research by app analytics and marketing platform App Radar has found 2021 was a red-letter year for cryptocurrency app downloads, with 82.9m made on Google Play alone.
The value of bitcoin used on the darknet jumped by 65% in Q1 2020
Darknet users have increased the value of their bitcoin transactions, according to new research from Bitfury, the emerging technologies company.
Libra changes name to Diem as it is gearing up for launch
The Libra Association has changed its name to the Diem Association to reinforce "its organisational independence" as the cryptocurrency could launch as early as January.
Germany’s banks lash out against Libra whilst pushing for a digital euro
Could a digital euro be a better alternative to Libra? A leading group of German banks thinks so. The Association of German Banks (Bankenverband) made...
Trading volume for Bakkt’s bitcoin futures hit just $5m in first week
Despite having been highly anticipated, the Intercontinental Exchange’s bitcoin futures contract only traded at a total value of $5m in its first week.
Libra could launch as early as January
The Facebook-led Libra Association is reportedly gearing up to launch its cryptocurrency at the start of 2021.
Australia to begin review of crypto regulation
Australia will begin a review of how crypto assets are managed, with a view toward keeping practices up to date and protecting consumers, CoinDesk...
NFT trading startup NeoSwap AI nets $2m pre-seed
NeoSwap AI, an AI-powered NFT trading startup, has closed its pre-seed investment round and bagged $2m.
Visa, Tala partner to bolster crypto adoption in emerging markets
Visa has partnered with Santa Monica-based FinTech startup Tala to offer easier access to cryptocurrencies for people in emerging markets.
Switzerland’s financial regulator is more worried about the “dark corner” of cryptocurrencies than about...
Many legal stakeholders have worried about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project. However, it is not a Swiss watchdog’s biggest concern.
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