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What will Bitcoin do if the Justice Department takes aim at Binance?

by Crypto Oracle August 9, 2023

If the U.S. DOJ indicts Binance executives on charges similar to those already issued by regulators, could it have an unusual effect on the cryptocurrency market in the year ahead? In early August, sources leaked word that officials with the United State…

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Ripple (XRP) Taps $0.7, Bitcoin (BTC) Rejected at $30K After $1.5K Surge: Market Watch

by Crypto Oracle August 2, 2023

Bitcoin reacted well to yesterday’s drop and 6-week low by surging by $1,500 in a day to touch $30,000, where it got rejected. Most altcoins are also slightly in the red, and the total market cap managed to erase most of yesterday’s…

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Reddit Returns With New NFTs and Crypto Twitter Leaves Threads on Read

by Crypto Oracle July 29, 2023

Reddit launched Gen 4 of its NFT Collectible Avatars while Amazon expanded its blockchain tools. Also, crypto influencers shared thoughts on Threads and indicated that they aren’t ready to leave Twitter just yet. Reddit has released its latest NFT avatar collection aimed…

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How can Web3 bring financial freedom closer to reality for freelancers across the globe?

by Crypto Oracle July 27, 2023

Web3 platforms can now address major concerns on traditional freelance boards using decentralized technology and crypto. For many in the global workforce, the 9-to-5 workday is outdated. After a lengthy commute to work, which for some may be three hours each day,…

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To enable retail cryptocurrency payments across more than 10,000 merchants, a South African startup called Momint has partnered with 1Voucher.

by Ridwan Ridwan July 27, 2023

A South African startup called Momint has developed a blockchain wallet that lets users spend their cryptocurrencies at more than 10,000 South African retailers via the 1Voucher vouchering system. The Momint app enables users to purchase a voucher that can be used…

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Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law

by Crypto Oracle July 26, 2023

The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance. The Namibian government officially signed a law to regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers operating in the country last week, reversing its original 2017 decision to ban cryptocurrency…

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Mara, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, launches its testnet as it makes the transition to Mara Chain.

by Ridwan Ridwan July 26, 2023

The eagerly awaited Mara Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 chain, has officially launched its testnet, according to Mara, a cryptocurrency firm with an African focus. Mara claims that this cutting-edge network uses MARA coins for transaction fees and is built as an…

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Stablecoin Market Share is Shrinking While Most Cryptocurrencies Surge

by Crypto Oracle July 21, 2023

(Bloomberg) -- One of the more head-scratching phenomenas playing out in the digital-asset world is the shrinking of the stablecoin market while most cryptocurrencies are posting outsized gains this year. Traders use stablecoins to move money into and out of cryptocurrency markets,…

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How the $275M FTX disaster caused Temasek to shun digital currency investments

by Crypto Oracle July 19, 2023

It’s no secret that the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s digital currency exchange FTX was devastating. However, it’s not just a past event; its consequences are still reverberating, causing institutional investors like Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek to shun the digital currency industry.…

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Ethereum Stablecoin Developer Ethena Surpasses Epic Milestone

by Crypto Oracle July 17, 2023

Ethena, a crypto start-up, has achieved a significant milestone by securing an impressive $6 million in seed funding, according to a report from Axios. The funding round, led by prominent investment firm Dragonfly, demonstrates growing interest in Ethena's cutting-edge stablecoin project. …