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The 2020 Elections Are Boosting Crypto Prediction Markets
Decentralized betting platforms like Polymarket and YieldWars are seeing accelerated trading volume growth leading up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Ripple to Invest in Japan’s SBI Subsidiary MoneyTap
Ripple plans to invest in MoneyTap, the blockchain payments app birthed through a joint venture between the San Francisco-based firm and SBI Holdings.
Nigeria Is Developing Strategies for National Blockchain Adoption
Nigerian authorities are developing a roadmap for the adoption of blockchain technology in public administration and payments on a national scale.
Huobi Plugs Into EU's SEPA and UK Faster Payments Systems With Banxa Integration
Seychelles-based crypto exchange Huobi has integrated fiat-to-crypto payment service Banxa to its trading platform with zero fees, the firm announced Wednesday.
Around 100 Italian Banks Are Officially on a Blockchain
The Italian Banking Association claims that about 100 local banks are now operating on a blockchain network designed to speed up interbank transactions and processes.
Blockchain Can Give $1.7T Boost to Global Economy by 2030: PwC Report
A new PwC report claims blockchain technology can add $1.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with the Asian continent standing to benefit the most.
BitFlyer Japan's Assets Under Custody Reach Highest Point Since 2018
A new report from bitFlyer Japan states the exchange is now custodying more than 161.8 billion yen ($1.5 billion) on behalf of its clients, a two-year record for the company.
Japan’s LINE Starts Crypto Lending Service
The makers of Japan's popular messaging app LINE is launching a crypto lending service through its BITMAX exchange.
Binance Alliance With Japanese Crypto Platform Abandoned
A potential partnership between Binance and TaoTao fell through, 10 months after first being revealed.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Classify Digital Tokens as Commodities, Not Securities, in US
A bill introduced by Rep. Tom Emmer could clarify the status of digital tokens issued as part of a securities offering under securities law.
