Bitcoin (BTC) could see its last day of downside as buyers line up to cash in on Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. On Dec. 14, bids began increasing on major exchange Bitfinex in a conspicuous sign that the market believes BTC/USD is destined to gain. Time to “sell the rumor, buy the news”? The Fed will deliver key information on the…
A minister in the Nigerian government has called on authorities in the country to consider regulating cryptocurrencies instead of clamping down on them. The Law Does Not Stipulate Who Regulates Cryptos In what appears to be a rebuke of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its stance on cryptocurrencies, a minister in the Nigerian government has called for the…
press release PRESS RELEASE. The partnership aims to support, promote, and inspire female leads in the blockchain space, offering annual endowed studentships to the University of Nicosia’s leading MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency. NICOSIA, CYPRUS— December 2021. The Institute For the Future (IFF) – University of Nicosia (UNIC) and the Internet of Services Foundation (IOST) are delighted to announce…
Switzerland’s largest online bank, Swissquote, is reportedly launching its own cryptocurrency trading platform. The company sees high demand for cryptocurrency trading. “Our compliance and customer service teams were almost overrun by the crypto rush.” Switzerland’s Largest Online Bank to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Trading Platform The largest online bank in Switzerland, Swissquote, is reportedly preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency…
Ready to take its next step into the metaverse, Nike announced today it has acquired RTFKT Studios, a digital art studio focusing on sneaker-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and collectibles using the Ethereum blockchain. “We’re acquiring a very talented team of creators with an authentic and connected brand,” Nike President and CEO John Donahoe said in a press release. “Our plan…
Ready to take its next step into the metaverse, Nike announced today it has acquired RTFKT Studios, a digital art studio focusing on sneaker-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and collectibles using the Ethereum blockchain. “We’re acquiring a very talented team of creators with an authentic and connected brand,” Nike President and CEO John Donahoe said in a press release. “Our plan…
Matrix star Keanu Reeves has revealed that he owns cryptocurrency which a friend bought for him a while back. “Yeah, I have a little hodl,” he said. The famous actor also commented on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. Keanu Reeves Talks Crypto, Metaverse, and NFTs Famous Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves talked about cryptocurrency, the metaverse, digital content, and non-fungible…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, says bitcoin is suitable as a store of value while the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin is more suitable for transactions. “Even though it’s created as a silly joke, dogecoin is better suited for transactions,” Musk said. Time Magazine’s Person of the Year Says Bitcoin Suitable for Store…
The biggest regulatory story of the week was a United States House Committee on Financial Services hearing squarely focused on crypto. Even the event’s title — “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States” — conveyed a different vibe than countless previous Congressional meetings that had been first and…
Looking for a brilliant gift for a crypto and NFT enthusiast? Your local shops might not have a lot of options, but as ever, the internet comes to the rescue. We’ve rounded up an array of great ideas—from apparel to books and other curiosities—that you can hopefully still have delivered in time for the holidays (shipping delays be damned). BlockClock…
