OKEx adding more swaps to its real-time settlement function that went live on Dec. 29, 2020.
Tyler and Cameron Winkelvoss are exploring a stock market debut for crypto exchange Gemini, according to a report by Bloomberg News. In an interview with Bloomberg, the twins–who founded the exchange in 2013—said that going public is one option they are currently exploring for the firm. “We are watching the market and we are also […]
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A UK IT engineer who mistakenly threw away a hard drive with around £210 million ($288 million) of bitcoin on it is applying to the local government to search wasteland for the device. Read more: UK Treasury Calls for Feedback on Approach to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation
Quick Take
- Polkadot is one of the more anticipated Proof-of-Stake networks and smart contract challengers to Ethereum, the most prevalent dapp platform today
- From September-November 2020, roughly 19% of DeFi projects that received venture funding were building on Polkadot
- The Block has mapped out a total of 127 projects across sixteen different verticals that are currently developing on Polkadot’s ecosystem
Quick Take
- Bakkt’s $2 billion valuation via SPAC a sign that private markets are being repriced; plus, thoughts on crypto’s first national chartered bank
Tandem Bank, one of the United Kingdom’s much-hyped crop of neo-banks, has filed annual results that show mounting losses and warn the firm faces “material uncertainty” about its ability to remain in business.
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While a 31% rally to $50,000 in two weeks may be challenging to envision, it is far from impossible, given bitcoin’s prior rallies.
emini has acquired fintech startup Blockrize to launch a credit card in the U.S. later this year. The card would offer up to 3% rewards in bitcoin and other cryptocurrenices.
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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has launched the Gemini Credit Card offering cryptocurrency rewards. Read more: Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021
Online brokerage eToro has warned customers that it may limit bitcoin and crypto buying over this weekend if demand and volatility continue.
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