Month: April 2023

Centralized Stablecoins Are Problematic. Is a Decentralized Alternative on the Way?

An obvious, but so far intractable, solution to this problem would be a decentralized stablecoin. Or ideally stablecoins. Unfortunately, most of the top DeFi-native stablecoins depegged along with USDC, a centralized and censorable asset that makes up a significant portion of supposedly decentralized asset’s backing. LUSD, for instance, tied to the Liquity protocol, has been the most successful, truly decentralized stablecoin – unfortunately, it’s not that stable (it was trading above $1.01 at time of writing). Source

Peer-to-peer crypto exchanges struggle to navigate shifting legal landscape

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A peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange is an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The platform enables them to conduct direct business with one another without the need for intermediaries.  When purchasing cryptocurrency on a P2P exchange, a buyer transfers the agreed-upon amount from their account to the seller. The payment is not made between a consumer and a money services company but between two distinct customers. P2P exchanges were once the lifeline of the crypto ecosystem, owing to the ease of exchange and privacy…

The need for real, viable data in AI

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniably a hot technology at the moment, with the industry projected to be worth $22.6 billion by 2025. Over the past year, everyday people saw AI-generated images and filters across social media as well as Open AI’s tools, ChatGPT and DALL-E, explode seemingly overnight.  While AI shows significant signs of promise, it still has a long way to go before companies and consumers can seriously rely on it for important tasks. For example, ChatGPT is able to formulate text, but it is not advanced enough to…

THG Shares Sees 47% Increase but There’s a Catch

The surge followed shortly after reports surfaced that THG has now received a buyout proposal from private equity firm Apollo. Shares of THG Plc (LON: THG), formerly known as “The Hut Group,” have seen an unprecedented rise in the last 24 hours, surging by at least 47%, per a Bloomberg report. As of publication, however, THG stock price has slightly re-traced its steps but is still up 36% on the day and is trading at 90 GBX. The development will be a much-welcome one among investors who have had to…

Bittrex Set to Face Enforcement Actions from US SEC

It is becoming a trend that the SEC is choosing enforcement actions over dialogue. The United States-based digital currency trading platform Bittrex is likely the next exchange to face enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the trading platform has received a Wells Notice from the regulator for key aspects of its operations within the country. According to the notice which is typically issued before enforcement action is initiated, Bittrex operated in the United States as an exchange, broker-dealer,…

How to use Ganache for blockchain project development

Programming languages like Solidity, which is used to build smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network, are frequently used in blockchain development. Ganache helps developers test and debug their applications before deploying them on a live blockchain network. Also, developers must be well-versed in blockchain technology, including its underlying architecture and concepts like consensus algorithms, cryptography and decentralized governance. This article will discuss what Ganache is, and how you can use it in decentralized application (DApp) development. What is Ganache in blockchain technology? Ganache is a software tool developers widely…

Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm quietly invests millions in crypto: Report

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The Kingdom of Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, estimated to manage around $2.9 billion in assets, has placed millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies and was a customer of bankrupt crypto firms BlockFi and Celsius. Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), a commercial arm of the royal government of Bhutan, has grown a crypto portfolio without disclosing it to the public, according to a report released by Forbes. The funds were brought to light following the crypto contagion in 2022 when companies like Celsius and BlockFi filed for bankruptcy. User Deposit and Withdrawal…

Bitcoin, Ether See Bull Breather as Higher Bond Yields Support Dollar

In traditional markets, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s exchange rate against majors, rose to 101.80, extending Friday’s 0.5% jump from 101.00. The yield on the two-year note gained nearly five basis points to 4.16%, extending the past week’s 15 basis points rise. The yield on the 10-year note rose to its highest level in a month at 3.54%. Bond yields began rising on Friday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the central bank hasn’t made much progress in bringing inflation down to its target of 2% and needs…

BTC Moves Below $30,000 on Monday, as US Dollar Rallies – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Bitcoin started the week trading below $30,000, as the U.S. dollar strengthened during Monday’s session. USD/JPY rose to a one-month high, with the greenback also gaining against the euro and British pound. Ethereum was also lower, falling below $2,100. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the $30,000 mark on Monday, as a strong U.S. dollar weakened cryptocurrency markets. BTC/USD fell to an intraday low of $29,816.72, which comes less than 24 hours after trading at a high of $30,555.54. Monday’s price slippage comes two days after bitcoin rose above $31,000 for…