Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $ 1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank …
Computer Scientist: Users Will Value Decentralized Systems More as Web3 Tech Matures
The general public is not actively concerned about whether applications are decentralized because they often cannot tell the difference between centralized and decentralized systems, according to Cais Manai, co-founder of Obscuro Labs. What matters more to them, Manai argues, is how decentralization can address real-world issues. Users Set to Value Decentralized Systems More As an […]
India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial […]
Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, potentially classifying NFTs as securities. Economist […]
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $ 5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin prices and for our stockholders.” Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Growing Institutional …