In the digital era of finance, consumer borrowing and lending have proven to be one of the most significant use cases for digital currencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC).
Why are so many people captivated by the blockchain and crypto world? It’s an infant compared to the traditional financial world; a little unsteady on its feet, still growing and trying to figure things out.
Since the latter half of 2020, we have seen several largescale businesses pledge their support for bitcoin. Between MicroStrategy, Square and others, the world is filled to the brim with companies that see the world’s number one digital currency as much more than just a standard, speculative asset, and now Aker ASA, a billion-dollar industrial...
Bitcoin-linked businesses in South Africa are criticizing the government for its slow approach towards implementing clear and amenable regulation for the industry. The firms are threatening to orchestrate a mass exodus if things remain the same, according to a Bloomberg report on March 9, 2021. Regulatory Uncertainties Stifling Growth Just like Nigeria, the most populousRead More
XRPL Labs’ Hubert Getrouw is explaining how the XRP Ledger is preparing to accommodate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its network. Leading NFT marketplaces like Rarible (RARI) or OpenSea currently require the use of an Ethereum wallet, but in an interview with crypto Eri, Getrouw says that when the XRP Ledger starts facilitating NFT transactions, users […]
We keep hearing about companies that are accepting bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as forms of payment. Now, another firm – Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. – is being added to the list of enterprises that see BTC in the same light that they would cash or credit cards. Gaucho Paves the Way for BTC Payments From the...
Popular and reputable cryptocurrency exchange and financial services provider AAX has joined Global Digital Finance (GDF) to play a key role in the adoption of key practices and conduct standards for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and financial technologies. AAX Joins GDF In an official announcement made today, major cryptocurrency exchange and financial services provider AAX statedRead More
Bitcoin price is back trending upward after reclaiming $50,000 and the pivotal $1 trillion market cap level. With new all-time highs in sight, the only factor that could have a dramatic impact on the current crypto market trend, is a reversal in the dollar. This reversal has been brewing for some time, but has yet to come to fruition. It’s now decision time, and what happens in the dollar in the next 24 to 48 […]
Bitcoin has risen above $54,000 and has stayed there for much of the day with the currency seemingly turning somewhat bullish. The crypto rose from a low of $50,000 yesterday...