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The popularity of the decentralized blockchain-enabled web browser Brave continues to grow as it has outranked other browsers in Google Play rankings in Japan.Brave beats rival browsersAccording to a Reddit post on Sept. 8, this is the first time that the privacy-focused Brave browser has overtaken its rival browsers such as Firefox, Opera and Chrome…

Binance Academy has entered into an agreement with Shanghai’s local government to set up an office in the country. The initiative will reportedly be devoted to research blockchain technology in accordance with an Oct. 24 statement from Xi Jinping promoting its use.As announced on March 27 by local news outlet TheBlockBeats and Binance’s CEO Changpeng…

The joint venture operating the new blockchain-powered platform will be headquartered in Singapore and led by SC Ventures' Amelia Ng as CEO. 293 Total views 74 Total shares United Kingdom-based multinational banking firm Standard Chartered (StanChart) has launched a blockchain-powered trade finance platform through a joint venture with Chinese supply chain finance technology provider Linklogis.Dubbed…

Crypto donations have proven vital for Ukraine and its people, as the country has received over $100 million in crypto donations since the conflict broke out. 181 Total views 26 Total shares The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a UN agency for refugees, has accepted its first-ever crypto donations toward humanitarians aid for…

Saudi’s biggest oil exporter denied claims of involvement in Bitcoin mining activities but continues to bet on blockchain-focused businesses. 721 Total views 9 Total shares The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) stirred interest among crypto enthusiasts last year after investing $5 million in blockchain-based oil trading company Vakt. While this move aimed to digitize…

Russian media reported that Marsalek is hiding in Russia with funds that he was able to transfer there with Bitcoin. 796 Total views 11 Total shares Wirecard chief operating officer Jan Marsalek reportedly used Bitcoin (BTC) to move funds from Dubai to Russia.Russian media outlet Kommersant reported on July 20 that Marsalek is hiding in…

After 73 days of "extreme fear" on the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, investors can breathe a very small sigh of relief. 2767 Total views 6 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) on Tuesday finally escaped the “extreme fear” zone after a whopping 73 days, coinciding with a 19% weekly increase in Bitcoin (BTC) as bulls make…

Although the learning curve for using decentralized finance (DeFi) is steeper than with centralized exchanges, DeFi and its use of immutable smart contracts open up prospects for a more inclusive world. But how can we navigate the core functions of DeFi, use them effectively and profit? Understand key protocols Lending and borrowing Emerging in 2017…

Despite suspending service to some crypto ATMs during the early days of the pandemic, Bitcoin Depot has continued to expand. The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the world has said it will be expanding into Circle K locations in the United States and Canada.Bitcoin Depot announced today that more than 700 of its Bitcoin ATM…