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ZyCrypto: Muslim Coins Launches Second Round Of IEO On ProBit Global

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 11:11

Muslim Coins (MUSC) launched its Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) on Probit Global exchange on Sept. 30. The first round ran through Oct. 10, raising to half a million. The second round is now live until Oct. 24, with participants receiving 15% bonuses. Currently, tokens are available at…

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The Block: Latest data shows the US now leads with 35% of Bitcoin’s hash rate

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 08:25

The latest data compiled by the Cambridge University suggests the U.S. has stolen China's lead with the biggest share of Bitcoin's hash rate. The post Latest data shows the US now leads with 35% of Bitcoin’s hash rate appeared first on The Block.

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The Cryptonomist: Bank of Spain critical of Bitcoin as legal tender

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 08:27

Analyzing the case of El Salvador has highlighted several critical issues, some potentially damaging from the outset The post Bank of Spain critical of Bitcoin as legal tender appeared first on The Cryptonomist.

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cryptodaily.co.uk: Bain Capital Ventures: 'By 2040 we will be largely done with the bad trade that is fiat currency'

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 09:00

This week at the SIBOS conference, the topic of Recharging Global Finance was debated, and a number of venture capitalists shared their thoughts on what money might look like in 2040 at an innovation panel. Matt Harris, of Bain Capital Ventures spoke on the subject of decentralized…

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cryptodaily.co.uk: SEC Commissioner on crypto: we are “striving toward common goals”

Wednesday, 13 October 2021 09:51

At the annual SEC Speaks conference, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw spoke on the impact of the digital asset universe, and what that means for the SEC. Her speech broached the subject of the positive potential of crypto as well as some concerns she has with the…

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The Block: Decentralized exchange Futureswap raises $12 million from Ribbit Capital and others

Monday, 11 October 2021 17:40

Futureswap, a decentralized exchange for trading perpetual swaps, has raised $12 million in a new funding round. The post Decentralized exchange Futureswap raises $12 million from Ribbit Capital and others appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: UK gambling regulator is looking into NFT fantasy soccer league Sorare

Monday, 11 October 2021 18:02

The UK Gambling Commission put out a public notice clarifying the platform is not licensed by the regulator. The post UK gambling regulator is looking into NFT fantasy soccer league Sorare appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raises $60 million in Series C funding

Monday, 11 October 2021 18:13

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round. The post Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raises $60 million in Series C funding appeared first on The Block.

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The Block: Crypto payment startup MoonPay valued at $3.4 billion after first funding round

Monday, 11 October 2021 21:26

Tiger Global Management and Coatue Management co-led the round with $400 million — unusual for three-year-old startups such as MoonPay. The post Crypto payment startup MoonPay valued at $3.4 billion after first funding round appeared first on The Block.

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