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XRP Dethrones Bitcoin (BTC) as Top-Traded Asset, Dominates 20% of Crypto Market

by Crypto Oracle July 17, 2023

In a groundbreaking development, XRP, the "liberated" token, has surpassed Bitcoin (BTC) to become the highest volume asset on the crypto market. According to a report by smart data portal Kaiko, a staggering 21% of all crypto trade volume has been attributed…

Industry

This Is How Scammers Can Drain Your Crypto Wallet

by Crypto Oracle July 14, 2023

Scammers spun up at least 7,905 blockchain wallets in May to collect crypto they steal from ordinary users, according to a blockchain security company Forta Network. Forta, which has recently launched its own token, operates a network of bots that detect various kinds…

Industry

What Is ActivityPub? Understanding the Social-Media Protocol Meta’s Threads Plans to Use

by Crypto Oracle July 11, 2023

Meta’s launch of Threads has brought new interest in ActivityPub and how the social network protocol and the associated fediverse – including the Twitter-like Mastodon – work. The new Twitter-like social media service from Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Threads, was released in July…

Bitcoin Industry

Bitcoin vs Libra: Here are the key differences between the two cryptocurrencies

by Crypto Oracle July 9, 2023

Facebook has made headlines of late with its plans to create a cryptocurrency. The social media company has been forced to defend the project on Capitol Hill, amid regulatory concerns around data privacy and potential illegal usage, while the G-7 has warned it poses “serious”…

Industry News

Blockchain Regulations in South Africa: What you need to know

by Crypto Oracle July 7, 2023

When it comes to crypto adoption in Africa, South Africa sits among the top list of nations that own crypto assets on the continent. With a banked population rate of 79%, Mobile Cellular subscription rate of 169% and over 41 million South…

Industry News

Crypto Is Transforming Africa’s Financial Landscape

by Crypto Oracle July 6, 2023

In a continent plagued by inflation and corruption, cryptocurrencies are helping Africans seeking financial stability and inclusion, according to Cointelegraph. Weak national currencies, unreliable banking systems, and government corruption have hindered economic growth and financial inclusion in Africa. Cryptocurrencies can offer a way…

De-Fi

DeFi Trends to Watch: Cross-Chain Swaps, Layer 2 Scaling, and DeFi 2.0

by Crypto Oracle July 5, 2023

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting and transformative sectors within the blockchain industry. With its promise of democratizing finance, enhancing financial inclusivity, and eliminating intermediaries, DeFi has gained significant traction and captured the attention of both…

Apple

Are We Back? Crypto Analysts Split on Bitcoin’s Bull Run

by Crypto Oracle July 5, 2023

Bitcoin may be far below the all-time high of $69,044 it touched towards the end of 2021, but this much is true: It has exceeded expectations in 2023 by surging 86% since the start of the year, when it was trading for…

Bitcoin Coins De-Fi News

The role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa

by Dekunle Crypto July 1, 2023

Even while only 2% of all cryptocurrencies' value is spent on the African continent, their explosive growth will change how money is spent in a sub-Saharan Africa that is becoming more urban and digital. In fact, according to a recent research by…

Coins News

Israel reportedly confiscates $1.7m worth of crypto belonging to Iranian Military and Hezbollah

by Dekunle Crypto June 30, 2023

The Israeli Defense Ministry reported that the Israeli government has seized millions of dollars in digital funds belonging to two Iranian-backed groups: the Iranian military and the Hezbollah militant group. This ploy pulled by the Israeli intelligence agencies is targeted at rattling…