Kraken, one of the most liquid exchanges in the crypto world, suffered a huge ‘flash crash’ on 22nd February 2021 at 2:20 p.m GMT. The reference spot price for ether (ETH) absolutely collapsed, causing all other trading pairs with ETH to follow suit and head south. Security mechanisms kicked in…
Setting aside the concept of the word for a moment, ‘blockchain’ has become a true buzzword nowadays. Since the emergence of Bitcoin, we have been hearing about the blockchain everywhere: on the TV, in the newspapers, in company jargon, and even around the dinner table! The aim of this article is…
Remember decentralised finance? The sector, more commonly known as DeFi, has recently exploded and become the latest unavoidable trend in the cryptocurrency market. After Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins, DeFi actually seems to be a little more than a trend. In the DeFi sector, which today weighs in at more…
Dubai’s government wants to welcome you to AIBC Dubai and to “one of the safest countries in the world”. Not only has it issued a permit to AIBC UAE – Dubai Summit for its conference on 25th and 26th May 2021 at the InterContinental Dubai – Festival City. The…
The more days go by and the more NFTs seem to gain traction. However, in this era where sharing everything is a big deal, what is the point of NFTs that we cannot all see? Enter Alex Masmej, the founder of Showtime. Let Alex tell us more. Alex Masmej: the…
Shortly after word spread of Vitalik Buterin’s $1 billion (~£710m) donation to a COVID-19 fund in India, Elon Musk sought the spotlight. What could possibly be his motivation this time? Musk no longer hides from market manipulation Time of the crime: 23:06 GMT. Reason? Market manipulation or Bitcoin ignorance/naivety of…
Just a week after its launch, over 22,000 SwissBorg app users have deposited the equivalent of £120 million worth of BTC. They have been earning upto 9% pa paid directly in BTC every 24 hours. This is in addition to their existing yield wallets, where you can earn up…
Under the foray of Elon Musk’s tweets and the subsequent extreme price fluctuations… sometimes, important news can go under the radar. In this particular case, it is Bitcoin and the future implementation of Taproot. Currently, however, it’s a race against time. What’s happening with miners? Right now, miners can…
A group of 35 experts have taken a quick glance into their crystal balls to predict the price of Ethereum (ETH) in 2025. Their estimates range from $1,850 (~£1,304) to $100,000 (~£70,589). Ethereum 2025: what do the experts say? On 10th May 2021, a report by Finder entitled “Finder…
While some countries are content not understanding the significance of blockchain, others – like the United Arab Emirates – have understood its importance. It was therefore only natural to organise a summit at the centre of the Middle East’s Manhattan in this turbulent year. Dubai and blockchain, a two day…