Biden Administration Crypto Regulatory Framework Reportedly in the Works – BeInCrypto
Sources close to the Biden administration have revealed that a new crypto regulatory framework is being developed.
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PayPal Adds $1 Bitcoin Buys to Venmo – Decrypt
In brief
Venmo users can buy and send Bitcoin, and three other cryptocurrencies, starting today.
The feature is part of PayPal’s growing crypto ambitions.
Deutsche Telekom Invests in CELO, Begins Staking Tokens | Crypto Briefing
Key Takeaways
Deutsche Telekom has invested an undisclosed sum in Celo Network.
The firm purchased CELO tokens for staking and will help support Celo’s infrastructure.
Deutsche Telekom already runs a node for the decentralized oracle project Chainlink.
Crypto-convert JPMorgan is hiring developers skilled in Ethereum
US bank JPMorgan is hiring blockchain engineers skilled in Ethereum, Corda, and Hyperledger development, a job posting on recruitment site Glassdoor shows.
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Facebook-backed Diem Association reportedly to launch stablecoin pilot in 2021
Facebook-backed digital currency project Diem could yet launch its first stablecoin in 2021 as a small-scale pilot, according to an anonymous source.
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What Changed in Crypto Markets While You Were Sleeping — April 20 – BeInCrypto
BeInCrypto presents our daily morning roundup of crypto news and market changes that you might have missed while you were asleep.
Bitcoin update
BTC has been moving downwards since April 14. The drop accelerated on April 18, causing a fall to a low of $50,931.
UAE employs blockchain tech for remote litigation services
The government of the United Arab Emirates will employ blockchain technology for use in its judicial notarization and authentication services, it announced on April 19, according to the Emirates News Agency.
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Deutsche Telekom invests in mobile DeFi platform Celo
Deutsche Telekom, one of the largest telecom providers in Europe, has invested in blockchain payments platform Celo to support the development of decentralized finance.
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EasyFi Network Details $6M DeFi Hack in Latest Postmortem – BeInCrypto
The platform has released a postmortem detailing the incursion.The latest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol to suffer at the hands of hackers is EasyFi.
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Newegg adds Dogecoin (DOGE) payments to celebrate “Doge Day”
Newegg, a major American retailer that specializes in computer parts and consumer electronics, is celebrating the so-called “Doge Day” by adding Dogecoin (DOGE) as an official payment method on Newegg.com, the company announced today.
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