Celer’s new mainnet, cBridge guarantees multi-chain compatibility
The release of cBridge Version 1.0 includes a user interface as well as node software. It has been announced that the mainnet version of cBridge , a multi-chain network that allows users to more easily transfer assets across several blockchains, has been formally released by layer-two scaling platform Celer Network. Celer announced Thursday that its cBridge […]
Natwest Bank restricts payment to crypto exchange Binance
Natwest bank becomes the third bank and latest Financial giant in the UK to restrict the activities of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The British banking firm Natwest has joined a growing list of financial institutions that have severed connections with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The banking behemoth cited regulatory uncertainties surrounding the cryptocurrency exchange […]
SynFutures’ Hash Rate Futures: A sign of hope for BTC miners
The decentralised Bitcoin Hash Rate Futures offered by SynFutures are designed to allow miners to speculate on or short Bitcoin mining difficulties. Decentralized derivatives trading platform SynFutures has introduced a new product called Bitcoin (BTC) Hash Rate Futures , which uses the ever-changing mining difficulty of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency as a basis for […]
Visa acquires fintech platform Currencycloud
Visa announced its acquisition of the London-based fintech firm, Currencycloud. The new development aims to improve Visa’s foreign exchange business and expand them to serve financial institutions, fintech and partners. On Thursday, Visa announced that it has inked a definitive agreement to buy Currencycloud, a fintech platform that serves around 500 financial and technology clients […]
Bank of Russia instructs local exchanges not to list stocks by crypto-related firms
New stock exchange recommendations from the Bank of Russia do not apply to central bank digital currencies or permitted digital assets issued in Russia, according to the bank. Due to the increasing number of global cryptocurrency companies considering going public, the Russian central bank has publicly advised local exchanges to avoid listing any cryptocurrency-related listings. […]