SegWit has come a long way since its first appearance during the 2015-2017 blocksize war. However, despite its relative success as a Bitcoin upgrade, crypto exchanges including Binance and Gemini are still not committed to using SegWit addresses for sending Bitcoin (BTC). Implemented in 2017, segregated witness (SegWit) is a soft fork upgrade that separates “witness” data from … [Read more...] about Bitcoin SegWit adoption lags among major exchanges: Glassnode
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UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption
The United Nations Children's Fund has called for incorporating child safeguards into online child protection initiatives, citing financial and exploitative threats posed by unregulated crypto markets.UNICEF’s “Prospects for children in 2022” report, which examines the impact of global trends on children, anticipates further mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies — … [Read more...] about UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption
NEAR Protocol raises $150M to promote Web3 adoption
Proof-of-stake blockchain NEAR Protocol has raised $150 million in seed investments to accelerate the adoption of Web3 technologies. The team announced that the fund would be used to develop regional hubs and raise awareness for blockchain and decentralized tech.NEAR Protocol aims to use the fresh funds to foster the adoption of Web3. According to the announcement, the funding … [Read more...] about NEAR Protocol raises $150M to promote Web3 adoption
Binance sponsors AFCON to further develop crypto adoption in Africa
Monday marked the start of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations tournament — the largest men’s football championship series in Africa. At the same time, Binance announced its official partnership with the Confederation of African Football as well as its official sponsorship for the AFCON 2021 tournament, becoming the first crypto and blockchain sponsor for the event.Through … [Read more...] about Binance sponsors AFCON to further develop crypto adoption in Africa
JPMorgan Sees More Crypto Adoption in 2022, Debates Bitcoin’s Status as Store of Value
Regarding bitcoin, JPMorgan says it’s “particularly well-designed as a modern store of value, and the strong design has contributed to the increased confidence in and value of Bitcoin.” However, bitcoin still comes up short against other stores of value, including gold, given its limited history, according to Worthington. Source link … [Read more...] about JPMorgan Sees More Crypto Adoption in 2022, Debates Bitcoin’s Status as Store of Value