Nigerian fintech Opay — founded by pro-crypto Opera browser — has sealed $120 million in a series B round from Chinese investors. Lagos-headquartered fintech Opay has sealed $120 million in a series B financing round from a host of high-profile Chinese investors. Founded in 2018 by web browser developer Opera, OPay — which focuses on…
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China’s People’s Liberation Army could implement a blockchain rewards system to manage personnel data and incentivize its workforce. China’s military could implement a blockchain rewards system to manage personnel data and incentivize its workforce, the Global Times reported on Nov. 18. Citing a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily report, the Global Times underscores that the…
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With the U.S. and China at ends, India clamping down on Bitcoin, and the U.K. pursuing Brexit, how will the crypto market influence geopolitics? The world is a constantly changing place — and from an economic standpoint, things are dramatically shifting, too. Two major superpowers, the United States and China, are embroiled in a dramatic…
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Ethereum and Bitcoin did not have to comply with regulation, admitted Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, new projects should. Ethereum and Bitcoin (BTC) did not have to comply with regulation, admitted Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin in an interview with industry news outlet Forkast published on Nov. 18. During the interview — which took place at the…
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This past week, bitcoin price followed a bearish path and traded below the USD 8,650 and USD 8,550 support levels. BTC/USD traded to a new monthly low and it is currently (09:00 UTC) consolidating losses above the USD 8,400 level. The technical formation is bearish, suggesting more losses towards USD 8,250 or USD 8,000. Likewise,…
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Bitcoin rewards shopping app Lolli maintains that they had partnered with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba before Singles’ Day marketing campaign. Bitcoin (BTC) rewards shopping app Lolli has responded to Alibaba’s denial of a partnership between the two companies following Singles’ Day marketing blitz. CEO of Lolli Alex Adelman refuted Alibaba’s denial of partnership with Lolli.…
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South Korea’s biggest businesses are continuing to dominate the nation’s blockchain industry. Per news outlet Maeil Kyungjae, the country’s Software Policy & Research Institute has revealed that seven out of South Korea’s top 10 largest companies have begun integrating blockchain technology in their services, with “large enterprises” accounting for 86% of Read more »Pay/Trade/Buy Bitcoin…
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Cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of recovery with mild gains, while Bitcoin is looking to gain traction above the $8,500 price mark. Sunday, Nov. 17 — Crypto markets are showing mild signs of recovery, while Bitcoin (BTC) stumbles above the $8,500 price mark. Cryptocurrency market daily overview. Source: Coin360 For the better part of the…
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Flying under the radar, Turkey is becoming one of the leading adopters of crypto in the world. When thinking of countries that are ahead of the curve in crypto adoption, Turkey might not be the first place that springs to mind. However, Statistica’s Global Consumer Survey for 2019 shows that a fifth Turkish residents are…
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The amount of worldwide debt will expand to levels never before seen this year, as Bitcoiners urge consumers to “fight the war” on financial sovereignty. The world’s combined debt will hit $255 trillion by the end of 2019 — equal to $32,500 for each person on the planet or $12.1 million per Bitcoin (BTC). Bitcoin…
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