Dfinity founder takes aim at Ethereum’s complex layer-two solutions
Dfinity founder Dominic Williams has criticized Ethereum’s emerging ecosystem of layer-two solutions for exposing users…
Day: 8 June 2021
Goldman Sachs backs $28M funding round for Blockdaemon
Goldman Sachs has backed a Series A $28 million funding round for Blockdaemon, and invested…
Crypto market sinks by $300B while Bitcoin transactions near 3-year low
Bitcoin transactions are in rapid decline as the cryptocurrency market continues to shed value since…
Bitcoin price due for break below $30K, trader warns, after 9% daily loss
A breakout to avoid a fresh price dip would be a “miracle,” says Crypto Ed,…
Mexico lawmakers aim to follow the example of neighboring countries with proposed Bitcoin legislation
“We are going to lead the shift to crypto and fintech in Mexico,” said one…
Reports suggest BlockFi seeks to raise millions at a valuation of $5B
Financiers from New York and London are said to be leading the private investment round,…
Concordium aims to end the era of anonymity in crypto industry
Crypto and blockchain industries need to play by the rules to realize their full potential,…
Ripple publishes proposal for federated sidechains to keep main ledger lean
In lieu of expanding the main ledger’s functionality, Ripple’s developers argue that using federated sidechains…
Amazon Job Listing Seeks Blockchain Lead – Internet Giant Looks to Create ‘Business Use Cases Across Defi’
Amazon is looking for a blockchain expert, according to a job posting published on the…
IRS Seeks Congressional Authority to Obtain Data on Cryptocurrency Transactions
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says it needs congressional authority in order to obtain…
Skybridge Capital Says Bitcoin Still Has More Upside Than Gold
The chief investment officer of global investment firm Skybridge Capital says bitcoin still has more…
British Asset Manager Ruffer Bags $1.1 Billion Profit From Bitcoin
British asset management firm Ruffer reportedly said its bitcoin investment has generated about $1.1 billion…
IRS needs congressional authority to handle crypto, says chief
“Most crypto, virtual currencies are designed to stay off the radar screen,” said Charles Rettig….
‘I should have bought a lot more,’ laments billionaire investor on Bitcoin
“The probability as more and more people keep using Bitcoin, it’s going to keep moving…
Bitcoin sell-off likely played a key role in boosting Gold’s appeal
Investors’ appetite for gold increased as they assessed higher inflation and a major price crash…
