Social media giant, Twitter, is looking to hire a senior project manager for crypto. The firm has put out a job placement to recruit a suitably qualified person to join Twitter Crypto, a new team that will explore integrating blockchain. Twitter is also exploring new possibilities for its ongoing integration of crypto. Twitter is hiring

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On January 21, IHS Markit, a global business information provider, announced the results of its fourth quarter ended November 30 2021.

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Pharmaceutical Excipients Market Size, Trends & Growth Opportunity, By product, By Formulations, Region and Forecast to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global pharmaceutical excipients market is expected to grow from $8.3 billion in 2021 to $10.6 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% […]

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New ideas have often found resistance, something that certainly isn’t new to bitcoin and its entrance into the mainstream.

Cardano is one of the most widely used types of cryptocurrency, a type of digital currency that can only be used online. Cardano was founded in 2015 and first traded publicly in October 2017 for a few pennies per token. The currency is now worth more than $1.20 in January 2022, after having peaked at more than $3 in the previous 52 weeks. It is one of the top ten most valuable cryptocurrencies in total value. Cardano was established by Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum, another renowned cryptocurrency, and it uses blockchain technology to run on a decentralized public ledger. Like an unending receipt, Blockchain administers and monitors the cryptocurrency, documenting, and arranging every transaction that occurs with it. This decentralized mechanism validates transactions, checks their integrity, and aids in the system’s overall stability and error-free operation. In addition, Cardano has a “proof-of-stake” method, in which currency owners are entrusted with verifying transactions in exchange for a reward. This “staking” incentive might be a fun way to get money. What Is the Origin of Third Generation Crypto Cardano Coins? According to CoinMarketCap, there were approximately 33.5 billion ADA in circulation as of January 2022. Therefore, the entire supply of coins is limited to 45 billion. Cardano is similar to Bitcoin in that it has a fixed quantity of 21 million units. And it’s in contrast to Ethereum, which has an endless supply but a limited annual issuance. The proof of stake approach in Cardano lets those who hold the cryptocurrency have an interest in the system’s integrity – validate transactions on the Blockchain. Then, these validators get compensated (in a crypto coin). Stakers, on the other hand, may lose money if validators approve invalid transactions. You can stake your coins with a validator and receive commensurate compensation as a cryptocurrency owner. However, there is usually a cost for this service. What Is the Function of the Cardano Cardano’s platform supports several different features: Cardano is a cryptocurrency that may be sent and received, as well as transferred in exchange for products and services, using a cryptocurrency wallet. Cardano supports smart contracts, which autonomously self-execute when the contract’s criteria are met. Cardano enables people to interact directly and without authorization with other persons or companies, bypassing middlemen such as banks and other financial institutions. Cardano can enable lending, trading, asset management, insurance, and other common financial activities decentralized finance. Cardano RoadMap The Cardano roadmap is a timeline of the cryptocurrency’s evolution, divided into five eras: Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, and Voltaire. Each era is defined by features that will be delivered over several code releases. While the Cardano eras will be delivered in order, the work for each era is done in parallel, with research, prototyping, and development happening simultaneously across the many development streams. Each era’s work is collected and exhibited on its page, signifying years of effort. Here you’ll find a summary of the era’s goals, as well as descriptions of the key functional components, connections to related academic research, status updates, and even real-time code changes. Phases of Cardano Development Cardano is being developed in five stages to be decentralized applications (DApps) development platform with a multi-asset ledger and verified smart contracts. Each of the five phases is referred to as an era and is named after a significant historical figure. The five eras, or phases, are as follows: Foundation (Byron era) Cardano is a third-generation blockchain built from the ground up with research, peer review, and a strict formal development strategy in mind. The tale began in 2015 to address the three major strategic difficulties that all blockchain networks face: scalability, interoperability, and long-term viability. Finally, after two years, thousands of GitHub commits, and hundreds of hours of research, Cardano’s first version was released in September 2017, ushering in the Byron era. Decentralization (Shelley era) Following the Byron era, Cardano’s Shelley era is a period of expansion and development for the network. However, unlike the Byron era, which began when the mainnet was established, the transfer to Shelley is intended to be a seamless, low-risk shift with no service interruptions. The Shelley period covers Cardano’s crucial early moves toward decentralization — which, like any initial step, will be modest but substantial. Smart Contracts (Goguen era) With the addition of smart contracts, the Goguen period marks a significant advancement in Cardano’s capabilities. Whereas the Shelley period decentralizes the system’s core, Goguen builds on Cardano’s robust foundation of peer-reviewed research and high-assurance development to allow users to create decentralized applications (DApps). Scaling (Basho era) The Cardano Basho period is one of optimization, with the network’s scalability and interoperability being improved. Whereas past development eras focused on decentralization and new functionality, Basho is all about enhancing the Cardano network’s actual performance to facilitate growth and acceptance for high-volume applications. … Continued

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Insiders claim the device resembles a pair of ski goggles and will launch in 2024. According to The Verge, Google is currently in development of its own AR device capable of blending virtual graphics over the real world, citing “two people familiar with the project.” Similar to Snap’s Spectacles 3 glasses, Google’s device will supposedly […]

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Financial markets, built on the premise of speculation, are natural breeding grounds for volatile price action. Crypto markets, in particular, are notorious for their excessive volatility which is the result of a myriad of factors such as the relative lack of liquidity, regulatory concerns, adoption-related developments, media hype, etc. Now, as a participant in this […]

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After being in the pipeline for quite some time, the U.S Federal Reserve’s white paper on the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC) was finally released on Thursday. The Fed has stated in the paper that while the currency could allow citizens to gain access to easier and more speedy transactions, it could also […]

The minds behind Yearn Finance and Wonderland have rolled out their next project, an AMM built on Fantom with unique tokenomics—and NFTs.

The SEC rejected the spot Bitcoin application from Skybridge giving a plethora of reasons for their decision. The regulator had previously delayed giving a decision for the application that was first filed in May 2021. Despite the rejection, analysts remain bullish that a pure-play Bitcoin ETF is around the corner. The SEC remains a stumbling […]

In a galaxy far far away, there exists a decentralized exchange that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to use…  Osmosis is the most active decentralized exchange in the…

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Is your company ready to buy the Bitcoin dip? Saylor and Dorsey will give you the 411 for free.99. The MicroStrategy World annual conference goes live on February 1st. Learn directly from these two titans of the industry, who have definitely been among Bitcoin’s main proponents and promoters over the last few years.  Michael Saylor has led by example, buying every dip, and is a constant presence in mainstream media. His interviews are more like classes and the attention they get is outstanding. Jack Dorsey, for his part, left Twitter to focus on Bitcoin. Since then, his Block company announced several projects that’ll definitely strengthen the Bitcoin network. About the MicroStrategy World conference, the press release promises it’ll be “focused on Enterprise Analytics and Bitcoin for Corporations. World 2022 is 100% virtual, and—for the first time ever—access to all sections of the conference is free of charge.” That’s an unbeatable price. What Will Saylor And Dorsey Talk About? The conference has two sides, two different events that showcase MicroStrategy’s duality: “The Enterprise Analytics event will introduce bold new ways to think about analytics and business intelligence, and showcase organizations who’ve used data as a strategic differentiator. The Bitcoin for Corporations event will explore the various benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into corporate initiatives.” Join me and Keynote Presenter @jack at the 2nd Annual Bitcoin for Corporations Feb 1 & 2. This free, virtual conference is a must for any corporation considering integrating #Bitcoin with their products & services, or adding #BTC to their balance sheet.https://t.co/V9fIkv633q — Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 20, 2022 As you might expect, NewsBTC will focus on the second event. It’s important to say that both Dorsey and Saylor’s companies have Bitcoin on their balance sheet. These two put their money where their mouth is, and then some. In any case, what does MicroStrategy World promise? “An in-depth discussion on Bitcoin between two visionary voices: Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., and Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy Inc. This session will be followed by a discussion on Bitcoin Treasury with Phong Le (President and CFO, MicroStrategy). Bitcoin for Corporations will also feature live interviews with industry experts from Coinbase, Deloitte, Fidelity Digital Assets, Genesis, Jefferies, NYDIG, Paxos, and Silvergate Bank.” It’s noteworthy that Fidelity Digital Assets recently shocked the world by predicting more countries and probably a Central Bank or two would add Bitcoin to their balance sheet in the next few years. Christine Sandler, Fidelity’s Head of Sales & Marketing, will represent the company at the conference.  Saylor ’s Recent Bitcoin History Since MicroStrategy first added Bitcoin to its balance sheet in August 2020, the company has increased the bet every few months. They issued common stock. They sold stocks. They bought, and bought, and bought, and bought. In a recent interview, Saylor explained the strategy and NewsBTC reported: “Look, our long term strategy is kind of like Harvard University. We’re running a university but we have an endowment. MicroStrategy is selling enterprise software. We generate $100 million in cash flow a year – in a good year – and we are reinvesting that cash in our endowment. Our endowment is 100% bitcoin.” Saylor adds that MicroStrategy plans to acquire and hold bitcoin as a balance sheet. As for the operations, the company will continue to sell its enterprise software everywhere in the world.” Related to this, about MicroStrategy’s free conference, Saylor said: “We have gained a wealth of experience and expertise innovating our treasury strategy and evolving our corporate bitcoin acquisition strategy. And we’re pleased to be in a position to share our knowledge—via this curated event—for corporations looking to pursue similar strategies and bold initiatives.” Dorsey’s Recent Bitcoin History For his part, Dorsey’s strategy is much different than Saylor’s. He’s working in infrastructure. Dorsey’s fortifying the network’s weak parts. Among other things, Block announced they’re building a decentralized Bitcoin exchange called tbDEX. Released the Lightning Development Kit. And announced they’re working in an open-source ASIC miner.  On a personal level, Dorsey and rapper Jay-Z put 500 BTC in a blind trust to promote Bitcoin development in Africa and India. And created the Bitcoin Defense Legal Fund to protect developers from all kinds of lawsuits. BTC price chart for 01/21/2022 on Gemini | Source: BTC/USD on TradingView.com The Price Of Bitcoin Despite Saylor’s and Dorsey’s efforts, Bitcoin is bleeding. On one hand, Proof-Of-Stake proponents straight up lied before U.S. Congress in a hearing about Proof-Of-Work’s environmental risks. On the other, there’s a rumor that Russia is considering banning Bitcoin in some capacity. Both of those situations caused panic in the market, and Bitcoin’s price is currently 40% lower than the ATH of $69K.  Will Michael Saylor buy the dip?  Featured Image: screenshot from the conference's website | Charts by TradingView