The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase is now letting customers borrow up to $1 million using bitcoin as collateral. The company charges 8% APR but there is no credit check. The exchange said that the bitcoin used as collateral “remains safely held by Coinbase,” emphasizing, “It’s not lent out or used for any other purpose.” Customers…
PRESS RELEASE. Cybersecurity company FortKnoxster launches its one-stop crypto app, Crypto Suite, with a range of features aimed at the crypto-and-security lovers. Among the features, which all are protected by strong end-to-end encryption, are: Fiat to crypto and reverse Crypto to crypto exchange Store and transfer NFTs Send/request crypto direct in the secure chat Video…
With а growing threat of electricity shortages in the winter months, Ukraine has busted another large coin minting facility illegally drawing power from the grid. The country’s security agency announced it’s stepping up efforts to ensure the nation’s energy system is well-protected from such consumers. Large-Scale Illegal Mining Operation Uncovered in Central Ukraine The Security…
Siam Commercial Bank, one of the largest banks in Thailand, is acquiring a 51% stake in a cryptocurrency exchange. The acquisition will help the bank “create new growth value in the long term amid a new financial world,” said the CEO of the bank. Major Thai Bank Becoming Majority Shareholder of Cryptocurrency Exchange Thailand’s oldest…
On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based fiat-to-crypto and payment infrastructure company, Wyre, announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) market tool that gives developers the ability to create NFT marketplaces in less than 24 hours. Wyre Claims Devs Can Build an NFT Marketplace in 24 Hours Non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been a hot topic…
Black Rock Rhino, a leading rhino conservancy in South Africa, is set to raise funds for the endangered species via the auction of rhino horn non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Auction Proceeds to Pay for Sanctuary’s Expenses In what has been billed a first, the rhino conservancy — which is home to over 200 rhinos — together…
