The negative environmental effects of Bitcoin mining have been in the spotlight during the last week. With Elon Musk announcing that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its vehicles, and China putting a ban on Bitcoin mining throughout the entire country, the cryptocurrency struggled the past few…

Latency in cryptocurrency exchanges is an important aspect of successful transactions. It is the speed of data transmission. A ‘low latency’ exchange means a quicker data transfer. With the improvements in the world of technology, the data speed is decreasing significantly. Low latencies are principally important in trading. Knowing the…

The blockchain-powered marketplace will offer trusted data and AI models for enterprises. The blockchain-powered marketplace will offer trusted data and AI models for enterprises. Nokia Data Marketplace was built to make it easier for enterprises and communications service providers (CSPs) to utilize data for improving their decision-making. …

Countries around the globe are approaching digital currencies in different ways. Some are banning them, while others are trying to regulate them. Last week, Turkey’s Central Bank banned cryptocurrency payments because of their anonymity and absence of regulations. This measure was taken because of cryptocurrencies’ volatility and the felonious activity…

Mastercard Inc in partnership with crypto exchange platform Gemini will launch a digital currency rewards credit later this year. Card users will be able to obtain up to 3% in more than 30 different cryptocurrencies including bitcoin on their acquirements starting from this summer. These rewards will be delivered to their Gemini accounts. Unlike other similar companies that deposit rewards weekly or monthly, Gemini is creating a platform that…

Time magazine subscriptions can now be paid with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies thanks to a new collaboration with Crypto.com. Earlier this week, the magazine issued in 1923 announced that it will give its readers the possibility to pay for their subscriptions through digital currencies. Those that will choose this form…

The Australian company is exploring the possibility to develop into a trading platform. Zip Co Limited was founded in 2013 by Larry Diamond and Peter Gray. The firm, headquartered in Sydney, is one of the largest buy now, pay later companies in Australia. Co-Founder Peter Gray declared that Zip Co…

Yet another win for Ripple after the court allowed XRP holders to submit a motion to step in the case. SEC had made a request to Judge Sarah Netburn seeking for Ripple executive’s financial data of the last eight years. According to a document filed on Friday, the Judge didn’t approve the SEC’s demand to examine Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen’s financial records. “The SEC shall withdraw its requests for…

Global economic inequality is on the rise, and crypto could help. According to a UN report last year, inequality is growing for more than 70 percent of the global population. This phenomenon is exacerbating the dangers of division and obstructing economic and social progress. …