2021 started bullishly for major cryptocurrencies that soared in price. Along with the value increase, the industry has also seen significant growth in business entities and investments.
With New Zealand Exchange Cryptopia in the midst of a liquidation process, hackers seem to consider it an easy victim. Despite it being under the supervision of Grant Thornton liquidators, criminals have stolen over $40,000.
Facebook still faces problems before the launch of their Libra coin. Right after rebranding its Libra Foundation to The Diem Association, the company faces a lawsuit from a startup with an identical name.
There is an opinion that European Union (EU) countries offer more favourable conditions for running cryptocurrency businesses. That is why companies tend to choose the European market over the United States.
One of the developments in blockchain is crowdfunding and Venture funding for startups. To raise funds effectively, one must understand the essence of the main tools for attracting investments.
The Swiss parliament has passed new amendments to the country’s blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations. The new framework is aimed at boosting the Swiss community and confirming the country’s status of Crypto Nation.
Global tech giant Microsoft is going to contribute to the development of a Russian corporate blockchain. The company’s representative office in the country signed a memorandum with a blockchain startup to enhance the technology development in the country.
As innovative technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency gain popularity, they draw the attention of global celebrities from various fields. Now, a rapper Jay Z and a movie star Will Smith invested in a startup aimed at helping Ethereum developers.