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MLB Team Washington Nationals Partners With Terra Blockchain Community, Ballpark Plans to Accept UST

On February 9, the American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., the Washington Nationals, announced the team has partnered with Terra, the open-source blockchain platform and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The Washington Nationals detail that the team is a “leading innovator” and is “consistently introducing new technologies to enhance the fan experience.” Washington Nationals Ink Long-Term Deal With Terra Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Washington Nationals has partnered with the blockchain platform and DAO Terra, according to an announcement published by the team on Wednesday. The deal with Terra follows a slew of sports-related deals with crypto firms, but the MLB team will be the first to partner with an open-source blockchain project. In addition to the partnership, the algorithmic stablecoin UST that’s issued on the Terra blockchain will be “accepted as a payment method at Nationals Park as early as next season.” “The Nationals continue t...
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BarterTrade V2 Launches With Advanced Social Trading, Auto KYC and Institutional Grade Liquidity

BarterTrade , is a cryptocurrency trading ecosystem that upgraded to more advanced V2 on 6th May, 2021, implementing significant benefits and new features for traders. Understanding crypto traders’ needs is a key ingredient of the relaunch, which includes features such as a 0% trading fee, institutional liquidity, auto KYC and a new customer support. Bartering or Trade with V2 Upgrade The V2 BarterTrade crypto exchange ecosystem brings in a plethora of improvements and features, carefully selected and designed to ensure a seamless user experience. This includes: 0% Fee on BART Trades : BART, the native token of BarterTrade allows users to access a 0% trading fee Social Trading : A fast-growing Industry feature which affords invaluable help to new traders who want to follow and learn from successful, experienced traders. Live Chat Support : No more bots. BarterTrade believes that the human touch is crucial in offering the best service to its users, and uses a improved support sys...
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Ultra-Exclusive Surfside Penthouse in Miami Sells for $22 Million in an All-Crypto Deal

On May 27, the state of Florida saw one of the largest real estate sales in cryptocurrency, as a Miami Beach ultra-exclusive luxury penthouse was sold for over $22 million. The penthouse located on the ninth floor of the 12-story building offers 5,067 square feet of space and a 2,960-square-foot terrace with oceanfront views. One of the Most Exclusive Luxury Homes in Miami Sells Entirely for Crypto Assets According to Arte by Antonio Citterio , a penthouse in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood has been sold to an anonymous buyer who paid for the property entirely in cryptocurrency. The sale was the largest real estate purchase with crypto assets in Florida’s history. Developers say that the penthouse is one of the most expensive properties in Miami in terms of price per square foot. The Surfside region in Miami made headlines in December 2020, when a penthouse sold for a whopping $33 million. This particular luxury condo sold for cryptocurrencies at $22.5 million was sold for $4,440.50...
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SEC warns investors of the risks with Bitcoin futures

The SEC has warned that “investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment.” The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) has warned investors about the risks of Bitcoin futures trading — citing market volatility, a lack of regulation and fraud to name a few issues. In a June 10 Investor Alerts bulletin, the SEC outlines key points that investors should “carefully consider” before investing in a fund that buys or sells Bitcoin futures. “Investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment,” the bulletin read. This latest Bitcoin-related risk warning from the SEC follows up on a note it sent out last month, warning investors "interested in investing in a mutual fund with exposure to the Bitcoin futures market" to think twice due to the risks. The latest warning notes that while investments in...
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Bitcoin Mining Council unveils details, confirms Elon Musk has ‘no role’

MicroStrategy boss Michael Saylor heads up the group which aims to foster Bitcoin education. The Bitcoin Mining Council made a formal debut on Thursday as the debate regarding the environmental impact of the digital asset intensifies. The Bitcoin Mining Council describes itself as a “voluntary and open forum of Bitcoin miners committed to the network and its core principles”. Its mandate is to promote transparency, endorse good practices, and foster Bitcoin education according to the official website . MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor is one of the founding members who posted a call to arms on his Twitter feed on June 10. The Bitcoin Mining Council is a voluntary and open forum of Bitcoin miners committed to the network and its core principles. We promote transparency, share best practices, and educate the public on the benefits of #Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. Join us. https://t.co/vGPGD3TA5p — Michael Saylor (@michael_saylor) June 10, 2021 The organization consists of a grou...
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Spain Prepares for Tax Returns Season With Crypto Traders in Sight

Spain nears the final day for its citizens to file their tax statements, and this year cryptocurrency traders are in the sights of tax authorities. Any trader that has obtained revenue after selling cryptocurrencies must file taxes and pay a percentage of the operation. However, many new traders are still unsure of what needs to be done. Spain’s Tax Authority Prepares to Target Crypto Traders Spain is nearing the end of the period stipulated to file tax statements. This year, the tax authorities are especially focused on cryptocurrency traders due to the enormous growth of the industry. According to local reports, 7.5 million Spanish citizens have entered the world of cryptocurrencies. Not only that, but about 60% of them are using it as investment vehicles. According to Spanish law, any trade or cryptocurrency sale registered with revenue should be declared. Spanish citizens that fail to file their statements can be sanctioned with fines. While cryptocurrency tax duties weren’t i...
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Shanghai Man: Bitcoin interest drops in China amid crackdown on social media and miners

Xinjiang crypto miners forced to shut down, Antpool hash rates drop by 30%, and Baidu and Weibo try to scrub crypto players from their platforms. This weekly roundup of news from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong attempts to curate the industry’s most important news, including influential projects, changes in the regulatory landscape, and enterprise blockchain integrations. This week, following a tumultuous few weeks of regulation, the Bitcoin world’s focus shifted to Miami and Latin America. Searches for Bitcoin on China’s most popular social media app WeChat stabilized between 1-3 million per day, a stark difference from the peaks of over 10 million that were seen in late May. Weibo and Baidu half pulls the plug Baidu, China’s dominant search engine, restricted searches for exchanges Binance, Huobi, and OKEx early in the week. Typically, large internet companies work under the watchful eye of government and party officials, making this move somewhat expected. Filtering out ...
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Kraken rethinks direct listing plan following Coinbase's lackluster performance

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell is having second thoughts about a direct listing in light of Coinbase going public, and is potentially leaning towards an IPO instead. Jesse Powell is rethinking Kraken’s plan to go public which is set for late 2022, following the uninspiring performance of Coinbase stock (COIN) since its launch on April 14. Speaking with Fortune on June 11, Powell stated that in light of the performance on Coinbase’s direct public offering, the firm is now considering an initial public offering (IPO) more “seriously now,” as the firm is looking to avoid potential issues a direct listing presents: “Not having lock-ups, having billions of dollars of insiders be able to dump their shares, you know, on day one [...] I think it has a dampening effect on the market.” “And, you know, the IPO is just a very different process,” he added. Kraken began discussing the idea of public listing in March, following Coinbase's plans to pursue a direct listing on the Nasdaq. Powell th...
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Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on Nasdaq

Major North American bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Mining has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HUT. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Hut 8 Mining Corp. announced Thursday that its common shares have been approved to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) under the ticker symbol HUT. Nasdaq’s website explains that the global select market “has the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the world.” Hut 8 Mining describes itself as “one of North America’s oldest and largest innovation-focused bitcoin miners.” It is incorporated under and governed by the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia. Most of the company’s directors and officers reside principally in Canada. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol HUT. It was the first publicly traded bitcoin miner on the TSX exchange. Hut 8 says that its TSX listing will remain unchanged. The Hut 8 Mining shares are a...
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Bitcoin 2021 attendees’ positive COVID-19 tests are going viral

Social distancing, mask mandates, and proof of vaccination were not required to attend the event. Some of the attendees who attended the Bitcoin 2021 event in Miami last weekend have tested positive for Covid-19 after returning home from the conference, leading to a wave of negative media coverage and social media speculation it could turn into a “super spreader event.” Bloomberg called Miami Bitcoin a "Covid hot spot" while Gizmodo reported the conference "May be the latest COVID-19 super spreader event." Arcane Research CIO, Eric Wall, was among those to contract the virus, tweeting earlier today that he underwent a CT-scan after suffering from a “high fever” and “chest pains,” with medical staff having suspected he may have a blood clot in his lungs. No blood clot was found, with Wall having been discharged from hospital and returned home. Luke Martin of automated trading software developer, Coinist, also admitted to testing positive for Covid-19. Accord...
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IMF Voices Concerns Over El Salvador Making Bitcoin Legal Tender

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of “a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues” surrounding El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender. “Crypto assets can pose significant risks and effective regulatory measures are very important when dealing with them,” an IMF spokesperson cautioned. IMF Sees Issues With Bitcoin Being Legal Tender in El Salvador The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised a number of economic and legal concerns Thursday regarding El Salvador making bitcoin a legal tender, with equal footing with the U.S. dollar. With the recent approval of the “Bitcoin Law” proposed by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has become the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Gerry Rice, an IMF spokesman, said during a scheduled press briefing in Washington: Adoption of bitcoin as legal tender raises a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues that require very careful analysis so we are following developments closely and...
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Here’s 5 ways investors can use the MACD indicator to make better trades

Traders use the MACD indicator to identify turning points, facilitate entries on pullbacks and capture the larger part of a move until the trend starts to reverse course. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence, also called the MACD, is a trend-following momentum indicator used widely by traders. Although the MACD is a lagging indicator, it can be very useful in identifying possible trend changes. BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView The MACD oscillates above and below a zero line, also known as the centerline. The shorter moving average is subtracted from a longer moving average to arrive at the value of the MACD. A signal line, which is the exponential moving average of the MACD completes the indicator. The blue line is the MACD and the red line is the signal line. When the blue line crosses above the red line, it is a signal to buy and when the blue line falls below the red line, it is a trigger to sell. A cross above the centerline is also a buy signal. Let’s have a...
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New Player on the Market, TecraCoin – a Cryptocurrency That Tolerates Market Fluctuation

The crypto market is busier than ever. More and more tokens and cryptocurrencies are flooding the exchanges and it’s getting difficult to recognize the best trading opportunities. The majority of tokens and altcoins available on the market fail to represent any real value. A new cryptocurrency that will soon be listed on the new CEX seems to have a solution to this problem. Continue reading to find out more about TecraCoin and have a look at the bigger picture of the ecosystem of Tecra. Bullish Run on Uniswap From the latest news, Tecra has added a liquidity pool on Uniswap , the market responded with a strong rise. After adding more funds to the pool, the price increased by about 150% within 3 days. Currently, the price is holding at $3 amid positive news, which might give the market a chance to continue growing. Listing on the new CEX can lead to the strong bullish trend on TCR soon. Tecra’s Innovation on the Crypto Market With the grant received from European Union, the compan...
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Financial Giant State Street Launches Digital Finance Division – Unit’s Focus Aimed at Crypto and Defi

On Thursday, the Boston-based financial services and bank holding company State Street Corporation announced the launch of a division dedicated to cryptocurrencies, the digital economy, and decentralized finance (defi). State Street Invokes New Division Dedicated to Crypto, Blockchain, and Defi The financial services company State Street (NYSE: STT) offers a wide array of products like Investment management, securities lending, stock trading, and custodial banking services. In Q3 2020, data shows that State Street has around $3.15 trillion assets under management (AUM). On June 10, the company revealed it is stepping into the world of digital finance in a big way by launching a new division focused on innovative technologies. State Street’s announcement on Thursday reveals the financial institution plans to “expand to include crypto, central bank digital currency, blockchain, and tokenization.” The company also notes that it already operates the firm’s proprietary GlobalLink techno...
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Nigerian Lawmakers Slam Naira Devaluation, Warn of Inflation Implications

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved a motion calling on the country’s central bank to end the continuing devaluation of the naira. In his unanimously adopted motion, House Representative Bamidele Salam warned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the negative “implications of further devaluing the naira.” Lawmakers Slam CBN U-Turn The House’s warning follows the CBN’s recent decision to devalue naira from an exchange rate of 393 to the current one of just under 411 nairas for every dollar. Furthermore, the Nigerian lawmakers’ call for intervention comes just a few days after the currency marginally depreciated against the USD on the black market. At the time of writing, the naira sell rate on the black market was 502 to the dollar. Meanwhile, a report points to Salam reminding the CBN governor Godwin Emefiele of his earlier stance on currency devaluation. Before the naira’s devaluation in May 2021, Emefiele had repeatedly defended the country’s overvalued exchange rate. H...
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Senator Warren Calls Out Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption — Bitcoiners Bite Back

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies yesterday in a Banking Senate Subcommittee hearing. In the hearing, Warren criticized the energy consumption that Bitcoin and other proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies need to operate. Warren also thinks cryptocurrencies are the “wild west” of investments and called for a regulatory crackdown on the industry. Some on social media were quick to bite back, however, pointing out Warren’s flawed logic and perceived hypocrisy. Senator Elizabeth Warren Takes on Bitcoin Senator Elizabeth Warren declared her opinion on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies yesterday in a senate subcommittee hearing. The hearing , titled “Building a stronger Financial System: Opportunities of a central bank digital currency,” served as an opportunity to criticize Bitcoin’s energy consumption and its usage in criminal activities. Warren quickly stated how Bitcoin needed too much energy to settle even one transaction, stressing that: A singl...
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IMF plans to meet with El Salvador’s president, potentially discussing move to adopt Bitcoin

The International Monetary Fund has previously spoken out against smaller nations like the Marshall Islands recognizing a digital currency as legal tender. The International Monetary Fund has said El Salvador’s recent decision to make Bitcoin legal tender in the country may raise legal and financial concerns. In a Thursday press briefing from the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, spokesperson Gerry Rice said the group was already in discussions with lawmakers in El Salvador over a loan to support the country’s economy, having approved emergency funds related to the pandemic last year. However, Rice said an IMF team would be meeting with President Nayib Bukele today and implied crypto would be a likely topic for discussion. “Adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender raises a number of macroeconomic, financial and legal issues that require very careful analysis,” said Rice. “We are following developments closely, and we’ll continue our consultations with the authorities.” Spokespeople...
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Finance Redefined: The shadow DeFi conference in Miami! June 2-9

Talking with big brains about DeFi, regulation, CBDCs, and institutional adoption at the Bitcoin conference in Miami! Last week, I made the mistake of being just about the only DeFi denizen who actually went to the Bitcoin 2021 event in Miami.  While I managed to catch up with a handful of builders and big brains in the convention center, my time would have been better spent tracking down degens at the various satellite events, yacht parties, and nightclub meetups — the “shadow conference” for DeFi taking place while boomercoin maximalists talked over the same points they’ve been parroting for the better part of a decade. What little time I did get to spend with DeFi folks was immensely rewarding, however. I came away from talks with representatives from SushiSwap, Yearn Finance, Balancer, Polygon, the Digital Dollar Project, and FTX, among others, with a couple useful kernels of info on how decentralized finance may evolve in the latter half of the year. While full interviews ...
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