Gemini files for pre-registration undertaking in Canada

On April 12, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced it filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), which oversees capital markets in Canada’s most populous province. The undertaking is a prerequisite to becoming a restricted dealer in Canada and is necessary for all cryptocurrency exchanges wishing to conduct business in the country. Cynthia Del […]

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Ether price cracks $2K amid staking withdrawals enabled post-Shapella upgrade

Despite some fears of a new supply of Ether (ETH) hitting the markets after the much anticipated Shapella update, ETH surpassed the $2,000 price point almost a day after the upgrade.  Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro shows that the token entered the $2,000 level on April 13, the highest level reached since August. The surge […]

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Web3 economy to gain more traction in Africa through DeFi-based financial inclusion

The existence of the Web3 economy in Africa began with cryptocurrency. Using blockchain technology in Africa came with a lot of transformation in terms of transparency and control over finances. The Web3 economy in Africa is still gaining more traction with a DeFi-based financial inclusion. Fonbnk, the Web3 on-ramp that allows Africans to obtain cryptocurrency […]

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LayerZero’s multichain ecosystem grows as airdrop hunters ramp up their efforts

LayerZero is a communication method that facilitates cross-chain applications. Its low-level messaging capabilities enable the development of omni-chain functionalities on top of it, such as decentralized exchanges, money market protocols and numerous other DeFi applications that can benefit from cross-chain liquidity provisions. The LayerZero platform was launched in September 2021 with Stargate Finance, a cross-chain […]

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Ethereum price metrics hint that ETH might not sell-off after the Shapella hard fork

Ether (ETH) price has increased by 58% year to date, but it has far underperformed the market leader Bitcoin (BTC). In fact, the ETH/BTC price ratio has dropped to 0.063, its lowest level in nine months.  Analysts believe that the majority of the movement can be attributed to the Ethereum network’s upcoming Shapella hard fork, […]

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Ethereum’s Shapella hard fork executed on mainnet

The Shapella hard fork has officially been executed on the Ethereum Mainnet— meaning that Ethereum validators can finally withdraw their staked Ether (ETH) from the Beacon Chain. The long-awaited upgrade took effect at 10:27 PM UTC on April 12. Through Ethereum Investment Proposal EIP-4895, staked ETH was pushed from the Beacon Chain to the Ethereum […]

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Paxos set to withdraw from Canada amid regulatory uncertainty

Paxos, a fintech company that offers blockchain-based solutions for the global financial industry, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Canadian Market.  The company released a statement on its website informing customers that they will no longer be able to transact from their Paxos accounts starting from June 2nd, except for withdrawing their funds. […]

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Ethereum price metrics hint that ETH might not sell-off after the Shapella hardfork

Ether (ETH) price has increased by 58% year to date, but it has far underperformed the market leader Bitcoin (BTC). In fact, the ETH/BTC price ratio has dropped to 0.063, its lowest level in 9 months.  Analysts believe that the majority of the movement can be attributed to the Ethereum network’s upcoming Shapella hard fork, […]

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LayerZero’s multi-chain ecosystem grows as airdrop hunters ramp up their efforts

LayerZero is a communication method that facilitates cross-chain applications. Its low-level messaging capabilities enable the development of omni-chain functionalities on top of it, such as decentralized exchanges, money market protocols and numerous other DeFi applications that can benefit from cross-chain liquidity provisions. The LayerZero platform was launched in September 2021 with Stargate Finance, a cross-chain […]

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