Tim Berners-Lee to Auction WWW Source Code as NFT
Jun 15, 2021
Jeremy Parkinson
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Key Takeaways Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, is auctioning the code behind his creation as a non-fungible token (NFT). The NFT in this case is a digital representation of over 9,500 lines of code written by Lee between 1989 to 1991. The collectible token will be auctioned by Sotheby’s. Tim Berners-Lee, […]
Ethereum DEX dYdX Closes $65 Million Funding Round
Jun 15, 2021
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This news was brought to you by ANKR, our preferred DeFi Partner. Another mega-raise in the crypto space. This time, dYdX is the recipient of a $65 million sum. dYdX Shares Plans for Growth dYdX has raised $65 million in a Series C funding round led by Paradigm, the project announced Tuesday. Other participants included […]
Taproot Explained: Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin
Jun 15, 2021
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Key Takeaways Taproot is the Bitcoin network’s first update in four years. It comes after the Segwit update divided the community and led to the separation of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. Taproot combines the public keys of all users in a complex transaction in a new unique key. This increases privacy and reduces necessary block […]
Hedge Funds Expect 7% Crypto Allocation by 2026: Report
Jun 15, 2021
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A recent survey conducted by fund administrator Intertrust found that hedge funds expect to hold 7.2% of their assets in cryptocurrencies by 2026. Hedge Funds Plan Crypto Allocation Global hedge managers are planning to put a small portion of their investments in cryptocurrencies considering their long-term potential. An Intertrust survey of 100 managers at top […]
MicroStrategy Plans $1B Stock Offering to Buy Bitcoin
Jun 15, 2021
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MicroStrategy has filed an application for a $1 billion securities offering of its class A common stock MSTR. The company will use the money for “general corporate purpose, including the acquisition of Bitcoin.” MicroStrategy’s Latest Capital Raise MicroStrategy is planning yet another Bitcoin purchase. Hours after completing a $500 million raise in corporate bonds to […]
Coinbase Pro Will List Polkadot’s DOT Cryptocurrency
Jun 14, 2021
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Key Takeaways Coinbase is preparing to list Polkadot’s DOT cryptocurrency. The exchange is allowing deposits as of today, Monday, June 14. Trading will begin on Wednesday, June 16. DOT is a top-ten token, making it a major addition to the exchange. This Exchange News was brought to you by OKCoin, our preferred Exchange Partner. Coinbase […]
MicroStrategy Closes $500M Offering for Bitcoin Purchase
Jun 14, 2021
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Institutional investors quickly bought up $500 million worth of senior debt notes issued by MicroStrategy. The firm will use the nine-figure sum to buy Bitcoin. MicroStrategy Still Bullish on Bitcoin MicroStrategy is prepping for yet another significant Bitcoin purchase. The business intelligence firm announced that it had completed its $500 million offering for newly issued […]
Paul Tudor Jones Reaffirms Bitcoin Investment Thesis
Jun 14, 2021
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Veteran fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC that he has concerns about the negative effects inflation could have on the economy. He recommended commodities and Bitcoin as appropriate hedges over stocks and bonds. Paul Tudor Jones Backing Bitcoin Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has reiterated his stance on Bitcoin. Speaking to CNBC […]
Ampleforth Launches on Binance Smart Chain
Jun 14, 2021
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Key Takeaways Ampleforth’s AMPL token has launched on Binance Smart Chain. It’s now available on PancakeSwap. The project has integrated the Meter Passport bridge to bring AMPL cross-chain. Binance Smart Chain has grown at a fast pace over the last year, but it could soon face tough competition from the likes of Solana. Binance Smart […]
Bitcoin Rebounds on Elon Musk Tweet, Taproot
Jun 14, 2021
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin saw a 10% rebound Sunday through Monday, bringing the asset back to the crucial $40,000 psychological resistance. Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla plans to accept Bitcoin again once mining becomes greener Sunday, which partly fueled the rise. Sentiment was also high after Bitcoin approved its Taproot update this weekend. Taproot will add […]