MIchael Collins
Writer
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Michael is a news reporter for Bitrates with a central interest in international regulations and their effects. Business-minded and a major sports-enthusiast, he broke into writing through data analysis and eventually derivative futures. A firm believer in altcoins and the impact of a market-wide push for development, his attention to the development of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Michael is a resident of the United States.
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TransferGo Expands with New Crypto Trading Facility for iOS/Android
Remittance firm TransferGo establishes a crypto trading facility for users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin.
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Iran Moves Towards National Cryptocurrency Ahead of US Sanctions
Iran is pursuing a domestic cryptocurrency to reinforce the rial ahead of impending economic sanctions from the United States.
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Meet CoinSmart, Canada's Tax-Friendly Crypto Exchange
Canadian start-up CoinSmart is expanding their target audience by offering crypto-driven products and services to the market's newest investors.
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Ripple Is Gasping for Air, Splashing XRP in the Hopes of Rescuing Token
Ripple continues to see failing results after months of trying to jumpstart token utility via investor rewards and institutional incentives.
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Verge Is Recovering with RSK Smart Contracts, New Road Map and Mobile Wallet Redesign
Verge is moving to address its community's current concerns with an updated roadmap including both RSK Smart Contracts and Mobile Wallets
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Cardano's KEVM Smart Contract Testnet Spurs Positive Market Change
The release of Cardano's new KEVM smart contract testnet prompted a positive market response, countering last week's freefall with 7.5% increase
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Ripple may be Replacing Foreign Exchanges with XRP Ledger
Ripple's pilot tests for the XRP Ledger showcases a considerable advantage for the rising technology compared to traditional foreign exchanges.
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Kik Abandoning Ethereum and Stellar, Setting Precedent with Own Blockchain
Kik is turning its sites to internal blockchain development, turning away from Ethereum and Stellar for the development of their own token, Kin.
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BOSCoin Changing Digital Information with Homomorphic Encryption Voting System
BOSCoin has developed a homomorphic encryption electronic voting system with KSCA and open source developers. The new technology is expected to i