Bitcoin mining likely didn’t contribute to Texas’ power outages, says expert
Kristy-Leigh Minehan said the state doesn't currently have enough mining infrastructure to cause significant problems for the power supply. Though...
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North America’s first Bitcoin ETF sees explosive debut with $564M in assets
The Purpose Bitcoin exchange-traded fund has been a roaring success since its debut last week. Less than a week after...
Russian Orthodox Church will not accept Bitcoin in offering plate
A church spokesperson said it was also unlikely the church would release its own digital currency. With roughly 100 million...
Aave and Balancer announce hybrid AMM liquidity pool & lending product
In what may become an industry standard, unused liquidity from Balancer will be deposited into Aave, significantly increasing depositor yield...
Pro traders went long as Bitcoin fell to $45K, liquidating $5.9B in futures
Data shows pro traders opened new leveraged long positions even as Bitcoin price dropped to $45,000 and $5.9 billion in...
Twitter CEO donates 1 BTC to Bitcoin core development non-profit
Brink, a fledgling Bitcoin non-profit outfit, got the nod from Jack Dorsey via a BTC donation. Jack Dorsey, CEO of...
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time. The COVID-19 pandemic...
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as "a work in process" but overall "alluring." Hester Peirce, the commissioner for...
Crossing the crypto chasm: Paving the way to mass adoption
As cryptocurrency pushes toward the mainstream, raising general public understanding is essential to gain mass adoption. Since its inception in...
Bitwise assets under management hit $1B, fueled by professional investors
Assets under management have doubled since the fourth quarter, highlighting growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitwise, a...
1 billion people will store life savings on their phone in Bitcoin by 2026 — MicroStrategy CEO
The next five years will see the first billion people opting to store their wealth using Bitcoin simply using mobile...
The United Arab Emirates chase crypto and blockchain adoption
UAE regulators are looking to develop a comprehensive crypto governance framework as part of its 2021 business agenda. For a...
Cointelegraph Consulting: Research outlines how DeFi can merge with traditional finance
New research finds that regulated financial institutions can interface with decentralized finance via digital asset marketplaces. Whilst public adoption of...
Francis Suarez, Miami’s pro-crypto mayor, to appear on Blockchain & Booze tonight
As Miami becomes the hottest spot in America for crypto, Mayor Suarez wants to know: "How can I help?" But...
India’s Warren Buffet says Bitcoin hangover will be worse than the party
The man known as India's Warren Buffet is eager for a blanket ban on all cryptocurrencies and believes the Bitcoin...
