Australia seeks fresh submissions on cryptocurrency rules
In a paper released today by a Senate committee, the Australian government announced it is seeking help in establishing a crypto regulatory framework.
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XRP whale moves coins worth US$93M to unknown wallet, price dips
XRP’s price has slumped almost 7% in the past 24 hours after a so-called whale transferred US$93 million of the cryptocurrency to an unknown wallet on May 18, according to blockchain analytics platform WhaleAlert.
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China-based SOS announces activation of 6,039 mining rigs for ETH, BTC
Qingdao-headquartered tech company SOS Ltd. has announced the launch of more than 6,000 ETH and BCT mining rigs, claiming 90% renewable energy sources.
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China’s new crypto ban shouldn’t stoke fear, says Conflux network co-founder
Fan Long, a co-founder of Chinese public blockchain network Conflux, says China’s latest broadside against the use of cryptocurrencies in the financial sector should not be interpreted as a sign that Beijing is intent on shutting down digital currencies.
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Riot Blockchain’s Bitcoin mining revenue soars 881% to US$23.2M
American Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain’s mining revenue skyrocketed almost tenfold to US$23.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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China shuts banks, finance firms out of cryptocurrency business
China has slapped a ban on finance sector businesses, including payment firms, from offering cryptocurrency services.
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China Merchants Bank launches US$50M DeFi, dApp fund with Nervos
Privately owned Chinese lender continues to target blockchain opportunities as it remains shut out of Beijing’s digital yuan project.
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What is Polkadot and why is it one of the hottest blockchains right now?
The final phase of Polkadot’s rollout — with parachains — just kicked off. Here’s what you need to know about Polkadot and parachains, and why it matters.
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New coin launch seeks to curb Elon Musk’s influence over crypto markets
A group of cryptocurrency developers has launched a new coin named $STOPELON, aiming to limit Elon Musk’s influence over the cryptocurrency market.