CME Group to launch micro Ethereum futures in December

One of the largest derivatives markets in the world, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group on Tuesday announced its plans to launch Ethereum-based micro futures by December 6. Meet the newest addition to the CME Cryptocurrency product line-up ‒ Micro Ether futures are arriving on December 6. Find out more: https://t.co/1J2oX55Uc3 pic.twitter.com/HbcK3rpaqU — CME Group …

Solana-based ‘Legend’ NFTs are bringing stars like Muhammed Ali to the metaverse

Solana-based Blockasset, a sports platform aimed at connecting athletes and their fans through decentralized technologies, has revealed five heroes of its upcoming stellar ‘LeGENds’ NFT drop, it said in a release shared with CryptoSlate. They include ex England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, ex-UFC champion, sports analyst and commentator Mike Bisping, world-renowned New Zealand …

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Gets Paid in Bitcoin, Gives Away $1 Million in BTC

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is taking a portion of his salary in bitcoin. He also gave away $1 million in the cryptocurrency to his fans in collaboration with Square’s Cash App. “I believe in bitcoin,” he said, adding that “the future is bright.” Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Takes Part of His NFL …

Coinbase Lets Customers Borrow up to $1 Million Using Bitcoin as Collateral

The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase is now letting customers borrow up to $1 million using bitcoin as collateral. The company charges 8% APR but there is no credit check. The exchange said that the bitcoin used as collateral “remains safely held by Coinbase,” emphasizing, “It’s not lent out or used for any other purpose.” Customers …

Amid Risk of Power Deficit, Ukraine Shuts Down Another Crypto Farm

With а growing threat of electricity shortages in the winter months, Ukraine has busted another large coin minting facility illegally drawing power from the grid. The country’s security agency announced it’s stepping up efforts to ensure the nation’s energy system is well-protected from such consumers. Large-Scale Illegal Mining Operation Uncovered in Central Ukraine The Security …

FortKnoxster Launches Its Crypto Suite With Built-in Security and Beyond

press release PRESS RELEASE. Cybersecurity company FortKnoxster launches its one-stop crypto app, Crypto Suite™, with a range of features aimed at the crypto-and-security lovers. Among the features, which all are protected by strong end-to-end encryption, are: Fiat to crypto and reverse Crypto to crypto exchange Store and transfer NFTs Send/request crypto direct in the secure …

Crypto Analyst Says Bitcoin and Altcoins Gearing Up for Massive Moves This Month

One particular metric indicates altcoins could be primed for “massive moves,” according to pseudonymous crypto analyst TechDev. The popular trader tells his 132,200 Twitter followers that the altcoin market cap’s relative strength index (RSI), which tracks the momentum of an asset, is following historical patterns and making the altcoin market look bullish right now.   …

Cointelegraph Consulting: Recounting 2021’s biggest DeFi hacking incidents

Compound Finance is just one of the latest victims of DeFi hacking incidents in 2021. On Sept. 30, its errant token distribution bug within the Proposal 062 exposed a flaw in which $70 million–$85 million in excess COMP tokens were wrongly distributed to users.  Yet, an extra $65 million was placed in a vulnerable vault …

Stablecoins report: SEC won’t lead regulation, Congress urged to act

On Nov. 1, the United States President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) released its long-anticipated report and policy recommendations on stablecoins. The document’s main focus is on prudential risks that “payment stablecoins” — or those meant to maintain a stable value against a reference fiat currency — could pose to users and financial stability. …

Private, public and consortium blockchains: The differences explained

Private blockchains provide users with the absolute privacy they desire. Private blockchains (which are permissioned settings) establish rules governing who can see and write to the chain, in contrast to public, permissionless blockchains. There is a clear hierarchy of control in these systems; hence, they are not decentralized. However, they are dispersed because many nodes …

Solana battles Cardano for the top-five spot as SOL market cap crosses $70B-mark

Solana’s (SOL) autumn rally continued on Nov. 3 with its price and market cap hitting a new record high. SOL surged by 7% in the past 24 hours to $236, pushing its market capitalization to over $70 billion for the first time in history. As the token wobbled near its record high levels, it flipped …

DAY LONG NEWS ROUNDUP: LATEST NEWS 03/11/21

We offer you the top headlines which are affecting the blockchain and crypto space on 03/11/21 so you can stay informed on the latest updates. Cardano network reaches 2M wallets as it prepares to scale activities with Hydra upgrade In a recent tweet posted on Monday, the Cardano Foundation has declared that the number of …

Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges For Trading Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies empowered by the Blockchain technology is a revolutionary technological achievement that aims to transform the concept of finance. It has only been a decade since this technology has been introduced in the market. However, the cryptocurrency sensation has taken over the world like a storm.  That is exactly why for many, understanding cryptocurrencies can …

US Treasury Department Says Stablecoins Could Have Positive Impact on Payments – But Potential Risks to Financial System Must Be Mitigated

The US Treasury Department says that stablecoins, cryptographically secured digital assets pegged to the price of traditional assets like the US dollar, could have a positive impact on the payments industry. In a new press release and report on one emerging sector of the digital economy, the Treasury says “stablecoins that are well-designed and subject …

Coinbase Sparks Altcoin Rally After Listing Large-Cap Crypto Asset Built on Ethereum

A large-cap altcoin built on the Ethereum network is rallying after earning support from the leading US crypto exchange, Coinbase. The price of Crypto.com Coin (CRO) is up 17.1% at time of writing, fueled by an announcement that the asset will be listed on Coinbase Pro.   The coin is designed to power Crypto.com’s mobile …

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