Category: Cryptocurrency

Apr 13
Indian crypto exchanges’ volume plunges as 30% tax goes into effect

Payment services providers have also cut ties with major crypto exchanges despite having the same rate for gambling and fantasy sports platforms. 3305 Total views 33 Total shares Fresh data on Indian crypto exchanges’ trading volume reveals a significant decline in trading practices among Indians just ten days after the tax rule implementation. India’s new […]

Apr 12
Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022

The network also pledged $20 million to offsetting their carbon footprint and fostering an industry wide movement. 851 Total views 21 Total shares The Polygon network announced on Tuesday its commitment to going carbon neutral and climate positive this year by releasing their “Green Manifesto: A Smart Contract with Planet Earth.” They also made a […]

Apr 12
Nifty News: Bored & Hungry? Or want to listen to a podcast hosted by a Mutant Ape?

Bored Apes take on the restaurant and movie business The Bored Ape Yacht Club, or BAYC, NFT holders own the intellectual property rights to their specific apes and can use the likeness of their ape(s) for commercial purposes. One such BAYC member, Andy Nguyen, decided to open a Bored Ape-themed restaurant aptly named Bored & Hungry […]

Apr 12
Celsius announces only transfers from accredited US-based investors will be able to earn rewards

Only “verified accredited investors” in the United States will be able to add coins to their Earn accounts starting on April 15 while users outside the country will be unaffected. 404 Total views 10 Total shares Crypto lending firm Celsius Network has announced it will be launching a custody solution for users based in the […]

Apr 12
Crypto ‘en français’: Cointelegraph France is now live

The official introduction of Cointelegraph France is taking place at the Paris Blockchain Week Summit, a flagship European blockchain event. 642 Total views 36 Total shares Cointelegraph is delighted to announce the launch of its French edition, Cointelegraph France, providing the latest cryptocurrency and blockchain news en français and marking another historic milestone in the […]

Apr 12
Ariana Grande’s fundraiser for trans visibility adds crypto option

Pledge has also introduced a mechanism allowing each crypto transaction to contribute to verified carbon offset initiatives via the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Initiative. 772 Total views 32 Total shares Fundraising platform Pledge has launched PledgeCrypto to allow nonprofits to accept crypto donations in more than 130 cryptocurrencies — including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) […]

Apr 12
Lack of proper financial services boosts crypto ownership in Nigeria, says report

A new study has revealed staggering growth in crypto adoption across Nigeria, fueled by limited access to affordable fiat-based financial services in Africa.  Crypto exchange KuCoin’s “Into the Cryptoverse Report” highlights that many Nigerian citizens have started using cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative to store and transfer assets. According to the report, 35% of the […]

Apr 12
Philippines’ fintech achieves unicorn status after embracing crypto payments

Voyager reportedly plans to integrate cryptocurrencies, micro investments and insurance products into PayMaya, which already includes a digital wallet. 283 Total views 11 Total shares Voyager Innovations, the firm behind the Philippines’ top digital payments app Paymaya, has announced it has achieved unicorn status after a recent round of funding, surpassing a $1 billion valuation.  […]

Apr 11
Mr. Wonderful Kevin O’Leary reveals his top crypto picks

The Shark Tank star discussed Bitcoin, layer-1 cryptocurrencies and the future of crypto adoption in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph. 4843 Total views 20 Total shares How does Bitcoin (BTC) mining incentivize green technology? What are the biggest barriers to crypto adoption among institutions? What’s next for stablecoin regulations? Cointelegraph business editor Sam Bourgi sat […]

Apr 11
ETH devs implement first-ever ‘shadow fork’ as PoS testing continues

The shadow fork, which is intended to test the next phase of Ethereum’s configuration, has no impact on the existing mainnet. 634 Total views 27 Total shares Ethereum developers implemented the network’s first-ever “shadow fork” on Monday, marking an important milestone in the ongoing shift to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus.  The shadow fork provides a […]