A deep analysis of the proposed definition of digital token, which is likely to be far simpler than the Howey Test. In these hyper-partisan times, any bill that includes sponsors from both sides of the aisle is noteworthy. There is one pending now that is particularly important in the crypto space. On March 8, 2021,…
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A pyramid scheme where “somebody will be burnt” or an “exciting innovation?” Is this the year of the nonfungible token? In a whirlwind seven-day period, which began with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey proving that almost anything can be tokenized — even his old tweets — and culminated on Thursday with a Christie’s art auction that…
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Adding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to a company’s balance sheet is essential because the future with crypto is already here. Bitcoin has seen unparalleled growth in early 2021, reaching highs of over $58,000, almost triple its peak of the 2017–2018 boom. We are entering an era where institutions are starting to turn to Bitcoin (BTC),…
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Stakeholders and developers must consider the impact of blockchain designs on climate change to make it more sustainable. It is no longer news that the United States has restated its commitment toward lowering carbon emissions and taking an active part in the quest to normalize environmentally friendly measures on the global scene. This drastic shift…
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These women’s perspectives have been a game changer for the enterprise blockchain sector. Women working in the blockchain sector are still few and far between. While exact statistics are unclear, technology has, in general, remained a male-dominated field. For instance, a recent report from Deloitte found that only 7% of fintech startup founders are women.…
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The market may witness flash crashes in the near term, and another March 12 drop is not completely off the map. It is no secret that March 12, 2020, marked one of the darkest days in crypto history. This was the day when Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed one of the largest single-day price dips in its…
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Arbitrage plays a part in Bitcoin’s pricing in the crypto market, but that does not explain everything. Bitcoin trades in countless locations across the globe, including on numerous exchanges. The asset, however, largely trades near the same U.S. dollar value across the market, aside from some countries’ outlying price action from time to time. How…
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The quest for a workable Bitcoin scalability solution is still ongoing with developmental efforts in protocols like the Lightning Network and Statechains. As the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s (BTC) effectiveness as a medium of exchange is still a matter for debate. Unlike fiat money that is inherently infinite in supply and must be…
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Blockchain could play a crucial role in COVID-19 vaccination management as the globe starts to emerge from the crisis. A sense of relief has begun to emerge as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be administered across the world. While hopeful, a new challenge remains: distinguishing between individuals vaccinated and those unvaccinated. Various statistics claim that very little of…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for sustainable digitization of the economy, and the UAE is accepting the challenge. The United Arab Emirates is the world’s sixth-largest oil producer and one of the richest countries in the world, with a gross domestic product per capita of above $43,000 as of 2019, according to the…
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