Real World DeFi Protocol Centrifuge Announces Token Sale on Coinlist
Registrations for the Centrifuge protocol token sale have started and live up to May 21st. Check the below details on registerations and timelines.
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Dfinity Mercury Genesis Launch: Bringing the Internet Computer’s NNS to Life
The highly anticipated Dfinity Mercury Genesis launch is upon us, and the team behind the Internet Computer project are all hands on deck to ensure an adequate understanding of the innovation by members of the public.
Citigroup Considers Offering Crypto Services to Clients amid Increased Interest in Digital Assets
According to the bank executive, Citigroup’s plan to consider crypto services was fueled by a “very rapid” increased interest of clients in digital assets.
Ripple Reports ‘Phenomenally Strong’ First Quarter, Doubles Its XRP Sales
By Daria Rud
As Ripple has stated, the surge in sales resulted from the increase in its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) customers. Besides, it expanded XRP integration within several platforms.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Wishes to Work with US Congress on Crypto Exchange Regulations
The SEC Chairman called for higher regulatory clarity on the working of crypto exchanges in the US while ensuring investor protection.
AliumFinance Launches Its DEX Platform as Smart Contracts Gets Successfully Audited
AliumFinance and the AliumSwap DEX platform is one of the early adopters of the HECO network and has gained wide interest from players in the DeFi world.
Alphabit Fund Buys $5 Million of PLU to Build Bridge between DeFi & Cefi
Plutus recently raised $5 million from a prominent crypto fund Alphabit via a token acquisition which puts them in a prime position for tackling this current void between centralized finance and decentralized crypto.
FTX Lists DFINITY’s ICP Futures, Coinbase Pro to List ICP after Mercury Genesis Launch Event
Coinbase informed their customers that they can begin to deposit ICP tokens as soon as the Mercury Genesis Launch Event takes place.
Crypto.com Partners with Lega Serie A to Sponsor Coppa Italia Final
Crypto.com has a record 10 million users spread around the world, and Lega Serie A will be using this network to expand its target audience beyond the pitch.
On-Chain Data Suggest DOGE Whales Are Behind Astronomical Pump
The research points that around 12 Doge addresses account for approximately 68% of the total circulating supply.
Altcoin News
Since the inception of bitcoin in 2009, thousands more have sprung up with each of them having their distinctiveness. Bitcoin is often referred to as the king of cryptocurrency each of the other thousands of cryptocurrencies falls under the class of altcoins; be it Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), Monero (XMR), EOS (EOS), TRON (TRX), etc.
All altcoins have their uniqueness in the sense of how they are mined, their nature (whether or centralized or decentralized), underlying technology, speed of transaction, coin distribution mechanism, etc. Although bitcoin is always used as the yardstick when analyzing an altcoin, some altcoins outshine bitcoin in certain specs. Several altcoins are developed on Bitcoin’s framework.
Altcoins are sub-divided into three categories namely; stablecoins, utility tokens, and security tokens. For example, stablecoins such as Tether (USDT), Binance Coin (BNB), Gemini USD (GUSD), USD Coin (USDC), etc. are known to be less volatile than Bitcoin because they are pegged to fiat currencies. However, some altcoins fall under more than one of these categories. You will find more information in altcoin news category.
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Altcoins are getting thumbs up from different quarters for playing a significant role in the expansion of boundaries of blockchain adoption and applications. For example, Ethereum is known for its robust blockchain that enables faster transaction time as well as the creation of decentralized applications (dApps). At the time of launch, most altcoins sell themselves as better alternatives to existing ones and usually attempt to improve on the setbacks of known altcoins.
According to CoinMarketCap, there are over five thousand digital currencies in April 2020 although BTC has a staggering 64% dominance in the crypto market. As a crypto investor and enthusiast, stay tuned to coinspeaker.com to get the latest altcoins news around the world to keep you updated and geared up in the crypto space.
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