DeFi: Experts’ Perspective

    Decentralized finance is one of the most remarkable inventions of the cryptocurrency industry. We took on the difficult task of predicting the further development of this multifaceted phenomenon. One of the best ways to see the future of various technologies or markets is to put the question of their prospects to the industry specialists –…

    Ethereum layer-two developer StarkWare valued at $2B following $50M raise

    Israel-based StarkWare announced on Tuesday via Twitter that it had raised $50 million in a Series C funding round, and that the firm’s valuation is now at $2 billion. Sequoia Capital was the lead investor, among other contributors. Seven months ago, StarkWare raised $75 million in a Series B funding led by Paradigm. We are excited to announce our…

    ‘Future of Money’ economist says the end of cash is coming — here’s what could replace it

    Depending on who you ask, cash will not remain king. The Covid-19 pandemic not only accelerated the shift toward digital and contactless payments but also led to a more mainstream acceptance of physical cash alternatives like cryptocurrency that will likely stay, economist Eswar Prasad tells CNBC Make It. “For many consumers and businesses that made…

    Buying crypto in UAE: Avoid these newbie mistakes

    Looking to expand your crypto portfolio or invest in crypto the very first time? When it comes to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, most people worry about scams, while others fret over the lack of basic information. Crypto traders in UAE – especially millennials familiar with digital money, digital media, and digital friendships – are actively buying…

    AMC theaters are already accepting cryptocurrency for tickets

    AMC theater chain has revealed that it is starting to let moviegoers in the United States pay for their tickets and snacks in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In August, AMC has announced that it will start accepting cryptocurrency by the end of the year. Now, company CEO Adam Aron has revealed on Twitter that you…

    Forget cash. Pay me in Bitcoin

    As cryptocurrency gains acceptance, more people are vying to get their paycheck and other benefits in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies, Jazmin Goodwin writes on CNN Business. Famous athletes, politicians, and everyday employees are now getting all or part of their salary this way. “Whether you’re the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, or…