cryptocurrency 2021

The current "alt season" has produced serious returns but remains subdued when viewed in BTC terms. ADA, the native token of the Cardano smart contract platform, has joined the altcoins hitting new all-time highs this week. ADA/USD 1-day candle chart (Binance). Source: TradingView Cardano...

Visa’s partners will be able to exchange USDC over the payment network to clear transactions made in fiat currency. Major credit credit provider Visa is piloting a program that will allow its partners to use the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain to settle a transaction made in fiat. In a Monday...

Historical analysis suggests that the amount of time it takes for the Bitcoin price to double may accelerate during this bull run. The price of Bitcoin has doubled in the past 75 days, prompting some analysts to question whether the market is approaching over-extension. However, historical...

Cryptocurrency and cybersecurity Cybercrime incidents are on the rise year after year – there doesn't seem to be a slowdown for Internet criminals. With the advent of cryptocurrency, these cybercriminals now have new aspirations and new motivations for their criminal activities online. Moreover...

Aker ASA has created a new subsidiary firm to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet and invest in other companies in the crypto space. Aker ASA, a $6 billion Oslo Børs-listed holding company is set to begin investing in Bitcoin. According to a press release issued on Monday, Aker has created a new...

With over 3,000% growth since the turn of the year, even a recent network outage couldn't stop Fantom's bullish surge. The decentralized smart contract platform Fantom (FTM) continued its resurgent rally to the tune of 50% on Monday, despite a temporary network outage that saw the blockchain...

Async Art is looking to lead the programmable art movement with a new funding round. Async Art, a Silicon Valley nonfungible token platform, has secured over $2 million in seed funding from at least 10 investors, highlighting the growing value proposition of programmable art. The company...