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The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
The definition of a cryptocurrency is a digital asset containing cryptographic protocols that make transactions secure and immutable. Cryptocurrencies are built on top of distributed ledger technology, blockchain — which allows it to be decentralized and immune to government control and interference. Transactions involving cryptocurrencies involve public and private keys, enabling minimal processing fees, allowing users to be able to make transfers without traditional third-party institutions.
South Korean Stakeholders Opposes the Proposed "Know-the-Sender" Rule
Some stakeholders are pushing back against the proposed Know-the-Sender (KTS) rule that the South Korean parliament is looking to pass into law.
Crypto Firm Galaxy Digital Postpones US Public Listing Until 2022
Galaxy Digital Holdings announced that it postponed its bid to go public in the US stock market in the first quarter of 2022 instead of the fourth quarter of 2021.
Russian Auditor of Accounts Chamber Warns of the Risks in Crypto Investment
Alexei Savatyugin, the Auditor of the Accounts Chamber in the Russian Parliament has shared concerns about unregulated digital currencies, and the risks they pose to investors.
Investing Corporate Cash to Cryptocurrency “Doesn’t Make Sense”: Twitter CFO
Cryptocurrencies are booming, but Twitter’s CFO has signed a new direction, stating that moving corporate cash to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is currently not the right investment decision due to its volatility.
VanEck To Launch Bitcoin Futures ETF on Cboe Stock Exchange
VanEck is preparing to launch its Bitcoin futures ETF after delays since winning the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval in late Oct.
The No. of Non-Zero Bitcoin Addresses Hit a 6-Month High, amid Realized Volatility Drifting to a 1-year Low
Bitcoin has been attracting more participants, given that the number of non-zero BTC addresses reached a 6-month high.
China's CCP Official Expelled for Violation Crypto Mining Ban Provisions
A former member of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) advisory body has been expelled from the party in what appears to be the first full-blown sanction of an official who has touched Beijing’s nerve against cryptocurrency mining.
First China, Now Singapore; Local Regulations Pushing Huobi Out of Asian Markets
Digital currency trading platform, Huobi Global is shutting its doors to its Singapore-based users in a bid to comply with local regulations in the country.
Tim Cook Reveals his Ownership of Cryptos
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc, has disclosed that he keeps part of his wealth in crypto assets.
Apple is Keeping an Eye on Cryptocurrency: CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is keeping a close eye on cryptocurrency features it could introduce in its products in the near future but the company has no plans to make crypto an accepted method of payment anytime soon.