Ripple Pumps $50 Million Into Academic Research on Blockchain
Ripple is setting aside millions of dollars to fund university-based research into blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital payments.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/ripple-to-pump-50-million-into-university-research-initiative/
Crypto and Twitter: A Toxic Combination, a Troubling Future
Cryptocurrencies may offer solutions to a host of big problems, but for now, they're making issues with social media echo chambers worse.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-twitter-toxic-combination-troubling-future/
Hyperchain Blockchain Creator Completes $234 Million Funding Round
Blockchain platform developer Qulian Technology has closed one of the biggest blockchain-focused VC rounds ever.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/hyperchain-blockchain-creator-completes-234-million-funding-round/
Chinese Firm Reportedly Nets $18 Million in 'Questionable' Token Sale
Despite China's 2017 ban on ICOs, a Chinese firm still appears to have openly promoted a token sale that reportedly raised $18 million.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/chinese-firm-reportedly-nets-18-million-in-questionable-token-sale/
Bitcoin's Low Volume Breakout Could Be a Bull Trap
Bitcoin looks primed for a move to $8,000, but low trading volumes point to the risk of a bull trap.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoins-low-volume-breakout-could-be-a-bull-trap/
Indonesian Regulator Gives Green Light for Crypto Futures Trading
Indonesia's futures watchdog has reportedly ruled that cryptos are commodities that can be traded on the country's futures exchange.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/indonesian-regulator-gives-green-light-for-crypto-futures-trading/
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/