BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
Bali-based Ekta Secures $60m from VC GEM
Bali-based Ekta has secured $60 million in funding from venture capital firm Global Emerging Markets (GEM), despite a downturn in the crypto market.
Coinbase Launches 1st Crypto Derivatives Product, Focusing on Retail Brokers
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange (formerly FairX) is launching its first crypto derivatives product Nano Bitcoin futures (BIT) on June 27.
Banxa's Partners with AAX to Allow Purchase of Crypto with Fiat and Vice Versa
On-and-off ramp Web3 solution Banxa's new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange AAX now allows customers to purchase crypto with fiat and vice versa.
Tether to Launch GBPT in July, Pegged to British Pound Sterling
Stablecoin issuer Tether Operations Limited (“Tether”) has announced plans to launch Tether tokens (GBPT) pegged to the British Pound Sterling in early July.
BNB Chain Partners with University of Zurich to Boost Blockchain Education
Binance-backed smart contract platform BNB Chain has announced a new partnership with the Blockchain Center of the University of Zurich for blockchain education.
Huobi Accuses Ex-Senior Manager of Illicit Trading
A former senior manager at crypto exchange Huobi has been accused of illicit trading, according to a report from the Financial Times.
Bybit to List OBX Token on Bybit Launchpad 2.0
Crypto exchange platform Bybit has announced plans to list the inaugural BloxVerse platform token OBX on Bybit Launchpad 2.0.
Henry Cheng's owned Knight Dragon to Issue 100,000 Tokens for Luxury Real Estates in London
Hong Kong property tycoon Henry Cheng's owned Knight Dragon announced Tuesday that it plans to issue 100,000 security tokens, named KDB4 for investors to invest in real estate items in London.
Celsius Repays Compound Finance $10m Worth of DAI
Crypto lender Celsius Network has repaid interest-yielding DeFi service Compound Finance with $10 million worth of the DAI algorithmic stablecoin, according to a report from Crypto Briefing.
South Korea's Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025
Crypto tax on digital assets in South Korea will be further delayed by another two years, according to an announcement from an official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance tax policy.