And given the rallies we’ve seen in crypto, it’s absolutely no surprise that investors remain attracted to these shiny “new” investments. Of course, Bitcoin and a few others aren’t ... ( read original story ...)
Banning of international spectators from Tokyo Olympics adds to massive challenges, expert says
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Did you solve it? The crazy maths of crypto
The solution to today’s puzzle about trust, secrets and the world’s weirdest proof ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Postpones IPO To April
The reasons for the delay have not been specified. Why It Matters: Coinbase is the largest US-based crypto exchange by volume, accounting for $1.5 billion in daily volumes according to CoinMarketCap. ( read original story ...)
Are Crypto Rewards Credit Cards A Good Idea?
Crypto rewards credit cards are the newest incentive-style payment option meant to reward users via the ability to earn cryptocurrencies. In fact, crypto rewards credit cards are so new that there are ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin could plunge 90% into a ‘winter’ lasting years after another surge, crypto-exchange founder says
The price of bitcoin could hit $300,000 in the latest leg in the bull market but then plunge into a years-long "winter," BTCC's founder said. ( read original story ...)
Time made a hypey crypto cover and is selling it as an NFT
a phrase that sounds like catnip for the type of crypto enthusiasts likely to bid on these things. The three covers are selling on the NFT auction site SuperRare, with bids running through Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Beeple, the third-most valuable artist alive, says investing in crypto art is risky as a lot of NFTs ‘will absolutely go to zero’
After shattering digital art records with a $69.3 million sale, digital artist Beeple says the crypto art market is likely in a bubble. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is Banned in Morocco, but Bitcoin Purchases Are Soaring
In Morocco, a combination of curiosity and a desire for financial autonomy is driving Moroccans to buy crypto, according to Insaf Nori, Middle East community manager at cryptocurrency firm Decred. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Liquidity Platform Black Ocean Opens Customer Whitelist
ZUG, Switzerland, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Ocean project has opened its potential customer whitelist and confirmed candidates will be notified privately about how it will be run ... ( read original story ...)
The SEC’s ‘crypto mom’ Hester Peirce hopes 2021 will be a turning point for crypto regulation in the US as she says authorities are spending too much time on its illegal uses
The SEC's "crypto mom" Hester Peirce is hopeful 2021 will be a turning point for US crypto regulation. She said authorities must look at the flipside of cryptocurrencies, rather than focusing on their ... ( read original story ...)
Didi Accelerates IPO Plans, Targeting Valuation Above $62 Billion
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing Technology Co. is accelerating plans for an initial public offering to as early as next quarter to capitalize on a post-pandemic turnaround, people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Markets Finish Mixed; Chip Plant Fire Drives Japan’s Nikkei 2% Lower
Japanese shares tumbled as car makers took a hit after a fire at a plant owned by semiconductor supplier Renesas Electronics. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend more than 2 trillion yen on additional cash payouts – Kyodo
The Japanese government plans to spend more than 2 trillion yen ($18.4 billion) on additional cash payouts to low-income households with children, Kyodo News reported on Monday. The government is set ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin could surge to $300,000 — but winter could last for years when the bubble bursts, says crypto entrepreneur
Bitcoin has had a blockbuster 2021, with the cryptocurrency hitting multiple record levels this year and breaking past the $60,000 mark in March. ( read original story ...)
Can you solve it? The crazy maths of crypto
Ultimately, however, it represented a conceptual revolution in how mathematicians think about proof, and it has found fantastic applications in cryptocurrencies and crypto-systems, where users want to ... ( read original story ...)