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Revolut Adds Support for 11 Cryptocurrencies in UK and EU
By John Kiguru
• 2 mins read
Since the announcement, there has been a mixed price reaction. While some like Filecoin, Bancor, and Yearn Finance have gained by as much as 10%. Others like Cardano have barely moved, recording a marginal move of less than 1%.
Nine CryptoPunk NFTs and ‘Rare’ Alien to Feature in Christie’s Auction Next Month
By John Kiguru
• 2 mins read
Christie’s auction house is selling nine CryptoPunk non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The auction house announced this on Thursday, further confirming these will star in the 21st century evening sale in New York this May.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Releasing Electronic Music NFTs in Collaboration with DJ DAVI
By John Kiguru
• 2 mins read
Brian Armstrong has announced he will be releasing a collection of electronic music created in collaboration with DJ DAVI. He further confirmed that this will be released as NFTs, his announcement comes as the industry continues to capture major attention.
Coinbase Pro Announces Support for New Tokens: 1INCH, ENJ, NKN and OGN
By John Kiguru
• 2 mins read
Coinbase Pro continues to explore new digital assets to add to their platform. On Wednesday, April 7 it announced it is listing a number of tokens that have shown promise to investors and passed their standards.
Warren Buffett Counts Big Win after BYD Sells More Electric Cars than Nio and Xpeng Combined
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
BYD was set up in 2003 and caught American billionaire Warren Buffett’s eye in 2008. Through Berkshire Hathaway, he reportedly has a 25% stake in the Hong Kong-listed company.
SEC Documents Reveal Coinbase and Bakkt Act as Custodians for Paul Tudor
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Paul Tudor was one of the few early hedge fund managers to get lured into Bitcoin. SEC filings have finally revealed he has been using Coinbase and Bakkt. As two of the leading firms in the US, they have become institutional powerhouses.
Credit Suisse Faces $4.7 Billion Loss in Wake of Archegos Capital Scandal
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Credit Suisse has revealed it expects a huge loss in Q1 of 2021. The Zurich-based lender was one of the highest hit firms following the Archegos Capital fund saga. It has since proposed a cut to its dividend and seen several executives depart.
Bank of Japan Commences Phase 1 Proof of Concept Testing of CBDC
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
The Central Bank of Japan has confirmed the phase 1 testing of its CBDC. This will see the Bank experiment with the environment and basic functions of the CBDC.
Samsung Q1 Profit Expected to Jump 45% on Increased Sales
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Samsung Q1 profit is set to jump as high as 45% following the increased demand for electronic devices. The electronic giant has particularly been boosted by the launch of the Galaxy S21 series in mid-January.
Elon Musk Nominated as Board Member for Endeavor Group in Its Latest IPO Attempt
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Elon Musk has been selected to join the board of directors of an entertainment powerhouse. This has been confirmed in Endeavor Group’s latest IPO filing. After failing to capture investor interest in 2019, can it succeed this time?