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Investor Dan Tapiero Says This Crypto Sector ‘Could Really Take Off’ in the Next Two Years

Investor Dan Tapiero Says This Crypto Sector ‘Could Really Take Off’ in the Next Two Years

Crypto investor Dan Tapiero says that he sees massive incoming growth for one specific sector of the digital assets space. In a new interview with Real Vision’s Raoul Pal, Tapiero says that he thinks US-based decentralized finance (DeFi) could explode in size after previously being pushed outside the country due to hostile regulators. Tapiero, the […]

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Dubai’s SEE Institute and Cardano Foundation Collaborate to Advance Blockchain-Powered Sustainability

Dubai’s SEE Institute and Cardano Foundation Collaborate to Advance Blockchain-Powered SustainabilityThe SEE Institute and Cardano Foundation have partnered to integrate blockchain technology into global sustainability efforts. Advancing Blockchain-Powered Sustainable Solutions The Dubai-based sustainability education and business incubation hub, SEE Institute, has signed an agreement with the Cardano Foundation to incorporate blockchain technology into its global sustainability efforts. The partnership aims to advance blockchain-powered sustainable solutions. […]

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Crypto.com to launch Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain

The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending.

Mastercard announced on Dec. 4 that it had issued a license to Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to begin offering its pre-paid payments card services on the Mastercard network in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, beginning with Bahrain in January of 2025.

According to a blog post from Mastercard, once issued, cardholders will be able to fund their accounts via the Crypto.com app using e-money wallets or third party-issued credit and debit cards.

The card will be offered across all five Crypto.com card tiers, including its top-level “Black Obsidian” offering, with rewards of up to 8% and card payouts in US dollars.

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Bitcoin Cash Welcomes Its First Stablecoin on Cashtokens

Bitcoin Cash Welcomes Its First Stablecoin on CashtokensThe Moria Protocol has launched MUSD, the first stablecoin built on BCH Cashtokens. Bitcoin Cash Gets a Stablecoin Powered by Decentralized Borrowing The Moria Protocol has unveiled MUSD, the first stablecoin built on Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Cashtokens, marking a milestone in the evolution of the BCH ecosystem. This launch introduces a stable, asset-backed digital token, […]

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Cobra Warns of a New Bitcoin Soft Fork Next Year

Cobra Warns of a New Bitcoin Soft Fork Next YearCobra, the operator and owner of the bitcoin.org domain, has alerted the community about a new development in the bitcoin world. He stated that unidentified bitcoiners outside of Bitcoin Core are preparing to introduce a user-activated soft fork (UASF) next year. Cobra Alerts About New Bitcoin Soft Fork Brewing in the Shadows A new conflict […]

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VC Roundup: November wraps with 99 deals across blockchain startups

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Talus Network, Kernel, Astherus, Barter and Rarimo.

In November, crypto startups engaged in 99 deals across venture capital funding as well as mergers and acquisitions transactions, with the total value exceeding $350 million, according to figures from RootData.

Highlights for the month include Zero Gravity Labs’ $290 million capital financing to build a decentralized artificial intelligence operating system (dAIOS), alongside Superscrypt’s plans for a $100 million new investment fund for blockchain-based startups. In addition, the crypto ecosystem has welcomed a new crowdfunding platform focused on Bitcoin projects. 

Investor sentiment toward the industry was likely influenced by the prospect of a more favorable regulatory approach in the United States following Donald Trump’s reelection earlier in the month, which could lead to increased capital investment in crypto businesses under new regulatory conditions moving forward.

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Coinbase axes plans to expand into Turkey

The reversal comes just three months after the US-based crypto exchange submitted its pre-application to the Turkish government.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has withdrawn its pre-application for entry into the Turkish crypto market, according to documents released by the Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB).

Coinbase had previously joined several prominent enterprises seeking entry into Turkey’s cryptocurrency market with more than 90 companies submitting applications in the past year. 

Documentation indicating Coinbase’s withdrawal and request for liquidation. Source: Ahmet Karaca

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Dubai Police Teams Up With Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Crypto Crime

Dubai Police Teams Up With Crystal Intelligence to Tackle Crypto CrimeDubai Police has partnered with blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence and virtual asset broker-dealer Bitoasis to enhance security and combat economic crimes in the digital asset space. Making Dubai the ‘Safest City in the World’ Blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence recently announced a partnership with the Dubai Police to identify and predict future economic crimes […]

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Sub-Second Finality—Sonic Labs Unveils Blaze Testnet 2.0

Sub-Second Finality—Sonic Labs Unveils Blaze Testnet 2.0Sonic Labs has unveiled Blaze, its upgraded testnet 2.0, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in the blockchain’s speed and efficiency. Sonic Labs’ Blaze Testnet Pushes Blockchain Boundaries The Sonic blockchain is an up and coming layer one (L1) Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible network designed for high-speed transaction processing. Known for its rapid transaction finality, the blockchain achieved a […]

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Microsoft breakthrough signals quantum-exclusive future for blockchain mining

The new hardware could ultimately host a theoretical algorithm with the potential to transform proof-of-work.

Microsoft and Atom Computing, a technology firm based in California, recently announced a breakthrough in quantum computing that could pave the way for a proof-of-work transformation in the world of blockchain mining. 

Scientists and engineers from the two companies developed a quantum computing system made up of 24 entangled logical qubits produced by just 80 physical qubits — a feat that sets a new record for the highest number of entangled logical qubits achieved using error correction techniques.

The significance of this scientific breakthrough is in the teams’ achieved efficiency. Previous estimates have indicated that it could take thousands of physical qubits working in tandem to produce a single logical qubit.

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