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Scan and pay with e-CNY is now available in multiple Chinese cities for citizens looking to ride their local buses and subways. According to multiple sources, on Tuesday, China officially began rolling out the next round of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot test program. In the city of Guanzhou, it is now possible

Security stands as one of the most crucial features as, in a Web3-powered world, tools and applications hosted over the blockchains go mainstream. Web3 came into existence posed as a blockchain-powered disruption to the current state of the internet. Yet, as a nascent technology, a fog of assumptions plagues discussions about the real capabilities of

Bitcoin and altcoins sold-off sharply on Aug. 19, leading technical traders to forecast a possible drop to new yearly lows. Bitcoin (BTC) and most major altcoins witnessed a sharp sell-off on Aug. 19, but there does not seem to be a specific trigger for the sudden drop. The sharp fall resulted in liquidations of more

Like any aging empire, America is reacting to its competition. The United States’ move to sanction the open-source code that makes up the Tornado Cash privacy protocol may be shocking, but it’s not surprising. America has been tightening its grip over the global financial system for decades, ostensibly to cut down on bad behavior, but

Bitcoin and altcoins met selling at key overhead resistance levels and investors are unsure whether traders will buy the current dip. Bitcoin (BTC) has been witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears near the $25,000 level. A clear winner may not emerge in the short term due to a lack of a

Liquidity is strong on alt markets as Bitcoin gives way to Ethereum after a battle which has raged throughout 2022. Ether (ETH) is worth more in Bitcoin (BTC) than at any time since the start of the year amid renewed appetite for altcoins.ETH/BTC 1-day candle chart (Binance). Source: TradingViewAltcoin market cap returns to $700 billioData

The move comes one week after its partnership with Coinbase to provide institutional clients with crypto trading access. According to a new blog post on Thursday, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management overseeing over$10 trillion in total assets, launched a new private spot Bitcoin (BTC) trust. The fund is only available to U.S. institutional investors

With the new integration, Reddit users will be able to purchase Ether from supported Reddit apps via FTX’s payment and exchange infrastructure platform FTX Pay. After moving away from Bitcoin (BTC) payments years ago, online forum Reddit now seems to be inching closer to embracing cryptocurrency payments via a new partnership with the FTX exchange.Sam

We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and throw in a few random zingers to keep them on their toes! This week, our 6 Questions go to Tongtong Bee, co-founder of Panony an incubator, investor and adviser for blockchain and Web3 business.Im Tongtong Bee, the co-founder of

“There is a concerning lack of publicly available data to effectively evaluate the diversity among America’s largest digital assets companies,” said the letter. A group of five lawmakers from the United States House of Representatives has requested data on the diversity and inclusion practices of 20 major firms dealing with cryptocurrencies and Web3.In a Thursday

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are witnessing buying near strong support levels, indicating a bullish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are tracking the United States equities markets higher on Aug. 3 as traders buy the dip. Smaller investors seem to be making the most of the bear market in Bitcoin as the number of wholecoiners

“I encourage workers in crypto companies who may have witnessed misconduct to file a whistleblower complaint,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. New York Attorney General Letitia James has opened the doors for investors who may have witnessed misconduct at a crypto firm amid the extreme market volatility to file a complaint as a

Blockchain technology supports cryptocurrencies but can also be used for supply chain tracking, identity management systems, healthcare and more. Can smart contracts exist without blockchain?Blockchain technology is necessary for smart contracts to function because it enables automated agreements to be conducted and carried out without the involvement of a third party. Similar to smart contracts, database

The United States GDP readout for Q2 meets the definition of a recession, despite comments from both the Fed and lawmakers. Bitcoin (BTC) regained more lost ground on the July 28 Wall Street open amid confusion over whether the United States had entered a new recession.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewAnalysts call recession for

“If you’ve made a sale during the tax year, and you’ve sold at a loss, there’s basically a benefit there,” says Koinly’s head of tax. Crypto investors — particularly those that bought in toward the top of the market in 2021 — may be able to find some salvation through a tax-saving strategy called “loss

Axie’s monthly revenue has dropped over 98% from its August 2021 peak of $364.4 million. Axie Infinity (AXS) has been forming a giant bearish reversal pattern since July last year, which could send its prices down by another 95% in 2022.AXS risks one big breakdownDubbed the “inverted cup and handle,” the pattern is identified by…