# Kraken announces Lightning Network integrations for 2021

# Kraken announces Lightning Network integrations for 2021

“# Kraken announces Lightning Network integrations for 2021 ” Major United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced on Wednesday that it will integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network in 2021. Kraken emphasized that the integration will drive significant improvements in speed and fees, claiming that Lightning allows Bitcoin (BTC)  “to process millions of transactions per second.” Speaking to…

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# Waves Enterprise partners with Ontology to fix blockchain e-voting

# Waves Enterprise partners with Ontology to fix blockchain e-voting

“# Waves Enterprise partners with Ontology to fix blockchain e-voting ” Waves Enterprise, a major technology company specializing in blockchain-based solutions for businesses and governments, has inked a new partner to streamline its e-voting service. According to a Dec. 16 announcement, Waves Enterprise has signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain platform Ontology to integrate…

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# Sean Ono Lennon sells NFT art piece for K in crypto

# Sean Ono Lennon sells NFT art piece for $3K in crypto

“# Sean Ono Lennon sells NFT art piece for $3K in crypto ” Sean Ono Lennon, a British-American musician, songwriter, and producer, has auctioned a tokenized digital illustration on NFT marketplace, Rarible. According to Rarible data, Lennon sold a piece entitled “Etharian 1” on Dec. 14 for 5.5 wrapped Ether (WETH), worth about $3,200 at…

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#Tech giants face tougher rules, big fines under EU plan

#Tech giants face tougher rules, big fines under EU plan

“#Tech giants face tougher rules, big fines under EU plan” Big tech companies face hefty fines in Britain and the European Union if they treat rivals unfairly or fail to protect users on their platforms, in proposed regulations unveiled Tuesday by officials in London and Brussels. The EU outlined its long-awaited sweeping overhaul of digital…

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# Sovryn launches complete suite for Bitcoin DeFi on RSK

# Sovryn launches complete suite for Bitcoin DeFi on RSK

“# Sovryn launches complete suite for Bitcoin DeFi on RSK ” Sovryn, a decentralized finance platform operating on the RSK Bitcoin sidechain, announced on Tuesday its public launch. Users can now access a full suite for trading Bitcoin (BTC) in a trustless, noncustodial environment, benefiting from powerful leverage and yield opportunities. The platform presents a mix of…

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# CoinShares and BNC support new high-performance DeFi derivatives exchange

# CoinShares and BNC support new high-performance DeFi derivatives exchange

“# CoinShares and BNC support new high-performance DeFi derivatives exchange ” Leverj, a non-custodial derivatives platform based on an Ethereum sidechain, announced on Tuesday their cooperation with leading industry participants to support the launch and marketing of its exchange. The exchange offers perpetual swaps for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), accepting both Tether (USDT) and…

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