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Bitcoin Futures’ Open Interest on Bakkt Up 50% in February + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Exchanges newsBitcoin Futures' Open Interest (OI), the number of open futures contracts and an indicator of amount of...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Black Americans Keener on Crypto than Whites Counterparts – Survey

Black Americans are more interested in cryptocurrencies than white people in the United States, say the authors of a new survey.The findings come in a report published by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The survey, carried out in conjunction with British ad-tech firm Qriously in January 2020,...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Another Crypto Startup Targets the Public With New Fear-busting Mascot

Silicon Valley-based financial services startup Figure has launched a bid to make distributed ledger technology more approachable – by creating a crypto-themed mascot that its masterminds hope will dispel public fears about blockchain technology.This is “Blockchain,” an...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

Cosmetics Giant AmorePacific Takes the Blockchain Plunge + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Adoption newsSouth Korean cosmetics behemoth AmorePacific has joined the Kakao Group’s Klaytn blockchain...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Samsung Plays Hide-and-Seek Galaxy S20 With the Cryptoverse

Samsung has finally unveiled its new flagship smartphones, including the latest Galaxy devices, the S20, and the Z Flip, a foldable smartphone. But crypto-keen observers waiting to see if the new phones would be fitted with a blockchain wallet have been left hanging, with materials released so far...

, by Tim Alper

‘Blockchain Alternative’ Hedera Skyrockets Over 200% on Google Cloud News

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR), deemed as a blockchain alternative, has surged in the market over the past couple of days after news came out that the blockchain platform is working with Google Cloud, a suite of cloud computing services, in several areas.As of pixel time on Thursday (11:00 UTC), HBAR had...

, by Fredrik Vold

XRP Surges After Ripple Signs Deal with Large Egyptian Bank

XRP, the token associated with the U.S.-based fintech firm Ripple, today soared to its highest level in U.S. dollar terms since July 2019 after the company announced yet another partnership, this time with the National Bank of Egypt, known as the largest state-owned bank in the country. As of pixel...

, by Fredrik Vold

USD Coin Issuer Circle Sells Another Business + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. M&A newsVoyager Digital Canada, the operator of U.S. digital asset broker Voyager and the Ethos Universal Wallet,...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Ethereum Grows on Gaming Dapps, Tron – on Gambling, EOS – Going Downhill

Looking into the dapp (decentralized app) ecosystem, things are looking good for Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX), but EOS doesn't seem to have the same fortune."While [Ethereum and Tron] are increasing in 2020 January in comparison to 2019 January, EOS is facing a decrease in daily active users by...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Cryptoverse Cheered on Powell’s Remarks but Missed Warnings

Jerome Powell at the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Washington Post.Some crypto market participants believe it’s the remarks by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell on China’s digital fiat that sent bitcoin (BTC) to 5-month...

, by Jon Buck

Second-Best Month For Bitcoin Futures on CME + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Exchanges newsChicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group), a major financial derivatives marketplace, said today that...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Major Food Safety Firm Neogen to Test a Use Case For Blockchain

U.S.-based food and animal safety Neogen Corporation has partnered with blockchain firm Ripe Technology for tracking food and animal sources. The connection will allow Neogen to use the Ripe blockchain to track sources for products, as well as resolve issues such as recalls. Neogen is hoping...

, by Jon Buck

Ukraine Says it Will Not Regulate Cryptocurrency Mining + More News

Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.Crypto mining newsThe Ukrainian government has indicated that it will take a laissez-faire attitude to crypto mining....

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Beijing Launches Blockchain Loans Platform for Coronavirus-hit SMEs

Authorities in Beijing say they have launched a blockchain-powered loans platform that will help small and medium-sized companies affected by the coronavirus to borrow money and potentially stay afloat – as the disease threatens to batter the city’s industrial sector.The city’s...

, by Tim Alper

Samsung Might Have New Crypto Surprise as Galaxy S20 Set For Debut

South Korean observers believe Samsung’s newest smartphones could feature a blockchain wallet with “enhanced security features.”(Learn about the latest developments here: Samsung Plays Hide-and-Seek Galaxy S20 With the Cryptoverse)The South Korean electronics giant is set to...

, by Tim Alper

Bitcoin Realism Is More Sustainable Than Altcoins Rally – Strategist

The Cryptoverse had an opportunity this year to see a number of altcoins outperforming the world's number one crypto, bitcoin (BTC) – but there are some words of caution out there: it still might be too early for optimism. “This year's enthusiasm in some altcoins is reflective of a...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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