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OKCoin Suspends Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV Trading, New ETFs + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Exchanges newsFiat-to-crypto exchange OKCoin said it will suspend bitcoin cash (BCH) and bitcoin SV (BSV) trading on March 1 because of...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

South Korean Blockchain-powered Local Stablecoins Set for Another Boost

Local stablecoins are making waves in South Korea again, with platforms that allow customers to spend tokens forecasting positive growth in 2021 – and leading candidates in the nation’s two biggest mayoral elections pledging to expand the scope of local government-issued coins.Much of...

, by Tim Alper

No, Mastercard Is Not Adding Crypto Just Yet, It’s About Stablecoins

Following in its biggest competitor, Visa's, footsteps, payments giant Mastercard said it "will start supporting select cryptocurrencies directly on our network." However, at least in the initial stage, it's about stablecoins, which are not cryptocurrencies."Our philosophy on cryptocurrencies is...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Posts ‘Sevenfold’ Blockchain Profits

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed down trade in a huge swathe of industries, but some, such as the telecommunications sector – appear to be thriving, with blockchain sales rising for KT, one of South Korea’s biggest mobile carriers.Per Newsian, KT’s operating profits rose by 2%...

, by Tim Alper

Argentinian Province Introduces Sweeping Crypto Tax Laws

The central province of Córdoba, Argentina, appears to have had enough of waiting for the national government to act on crypto tax – and has instead moved to introduce a local tax on the crypto activities of its residents.Per CBA24n, the provincial legislature has voted in favor of a...

, by Tim Alper

Active Addresses Number of Tether’s Tron Version Eclipsed Ethereum Version

There's a shift of tether (USDT) activity from the Ethereum (ETH) to the Tron (TRX) version, while the ETH version still has much higher daily transfer value, according to crypto intelligence firm Coin Metrics.Since 2021 started, stablecoin daily active addresses have reached new highs, said the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Fair Banking Delayed, Nuclear-powered Bitcoin Mining + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. Regulation newsThe US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said it has paused publication of its rule to ensure large banks...

, by Tim Alper

86% Of Surveyed Central Banks Now Engage In CBDC Work – BIS

As the world’s central banks are increasingly looking into central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects, their focus is shifting into more advanced stages of CBDC engagement, with more banks moving from conceptual work to experimentation, according to a new report by the Bank for...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Stablecoins May ‘Penetrate Non-Crypto Markets’ & Surpass USD 100B in 2021

2021 could be the year when stablecoins move deeper inside the non-crypto markets, with some expecting the total value of stablecoins almost tripling and surpassing USD 100bn this year, according to industry figures.Market capitalization of stablecoins already jumped by around sixfold in the past...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

2021 Hashed Blockchain & Crypto Market Predictions

Simon Seojoon Kim is the CEO and Managing Partner at South Korea-based blockchain accelerator Hashed.____I. BitcoinA solid and continuous Bitcoin (BTC) bull run is expected in 2021.Since the inception of Bitcoin, the amount of BTC owned by the exchanges has steadily increased. However, starting...

, by Simon Seojoon Kim

Bitcoin, Ethereum & Stablecoin Tribes Fight Over Benefits Of OCC News

Following a major announcement by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), major tribes within the crypto space - be it stablecoins, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), etc. - started claiming the news is beneficial for them specifically. On Monday, the OCC published Interpretive Letter...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bitcoin Pay Gets Traction in Venezuela While Crypto Gathers Pace in Argentina

Crypto adoption has ballooned in Venezuela and Argentina this year, claim industry players.In Venezuela, the CEO of one of the nation’s most active crypto exchanges, Cryptobuyer, has claimed that the unspecified number of bitcoin (BTC) payments made in the nation is doubling every...

, by Tim Alper

Blockchain Capital Unveils New 10 ‘Bold’ Crypto Predictions for 2021

With the year winding to a close, analysts are dusting off their crystal balls – in an attempt to peek into the future and discover what 2021 has in store for the world of crypto.This time, it was the turn of major investment firm Blockchain Capital, which appears to be turning its year-end...

, by Tim Alper

Bitcoin May See ‘Uneventful Price Action’ in December – Kraken Intelligence

Following the excitement over rallies and all-time highs, bitcoin (BTC)'s December will likely be "uneventful," said Kraken Intelligence, the major crypto exchange's team of in-house researchers, in their latest report.“November lived up to its reputation as a top-performing month,”...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Cash Still a Top Hedge Pick, but Digital Winning Payments War – Bank Strategist

Cash has not lost its luster yet, as the global public still sees it as a vital hedge in times of crisis, stated a Deutsche Bank strategist – but the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the rate at which people around the world are trashing cash in favor of digital forms of payment.In a...

, by Tim Alper

Messari Boss Names 10 Key Crypto Trends for 2021

Regulators could bite off more than they can chew if they choose to overplay their hand on crypto regulation, central banks will inadvertently drive up the value of crypto in 2021 and Ethereum (ETH) will remain the platform to watch next year: These were some of the conclusions of a new report by...

, by Tim Alper

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