Andreessen Horowitz Vets Launch $110M Crypto 'Ownership' Fund

Variant, which has backed the likes of Uniswap and Mirror, is launching a new fund dedicated to projects that harness the ownership incentive of tokens.

Alphr to Launch Permissionless Automated Mirror Trading in DeFi

[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] This week, Alphr, a crypto DeFi project will achieve its second major milestone, launching version two of their copy trading platform with Automated Mirror Trading (AMT).

Mirror, DAOs, and the Exclusivity Problem

Decentralized blogging site Mirror opened its doors this week.

Finance Redefined: MakerDAO goes green and BoA bullish on DeFi, Oct. 1–8

Mirror opens decentralized blogging to the public, a Bank of America report is bullish on DeFi, and MakerDAO considers climate initiatives.

Mirror opens access to its blockchain blogging platform to all

The Mirror Protocol now accepts any contributor as long as they have an Ethereum address and wallet. Ethereum-based decentralized blogging platform Mirror has opened its doors to the wider public after months of running vote-based contributions only.Mirror was launched in December 2020 to enable selected writers to publish on the decentralized blogging platform.

Ethereum-Based Blogging Platform Mirror Opens Up to Everyone

The Ethereum-based publishing protocol is moving past its popularity contest model while eyeing subscriptions and other new features ahead.

Top Trader Says Bitcoin Following Price Path of Explosive Altcoin That Rose Over 10,600% in One Year

A popular crypto trader and analyst is predicting Bitcoin’s (BTC) upcoming price action will mirror the chart of one explosively successful altcoin.

Bid to Have MTI Ponzi Declared Unlawful Scheme Suffers Setback — More Investors Oppose Motion

A slew of late court filings by lawyers representing Mirror Trading International (MTI) investors has forced a South African judge to postpone the hearing of the liquidators’ application to have the online bitcoin scam declared an illegal business.

Algorand Price Doubles in Two Days as Ethereum Rivals Ascend

Will ALGO mirror Solana’s recent explosion? Here’s a look at what might be fueling Algorand’s sudden rise.

XRP, Ethereum Classic, Enjin Price Analysis: 23 August

Altcoins such as XRP, Ethereum Classic and Enjin weren’t quick to mirror Bitcoin and Ethereum’s upward trend.

Ethereum Co-Creator ‘Confident’ About Next Steps After London Hard Fork

With Ethereum's London hard fork in the rearview mirror, its creator Vitalik Buterin is 'more confident' about the coming Ethereum 2.0 merge.

FBI Joins Probe Into Collapsed South African Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

In what is seen as a boost for Mirror Trading International (MTI) investors, United States investigators are said to have joined the probe into the collapsed bitcoin scheme.

FBI joins Mirror Trading probe in Africa to help recover US investor funds

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is joining the investigation into one of the largest alleged crypto scams of 2020.

Two Masterminds in Last Ditch Effort to Stall Liquidation of MTI

In a last-ditch attempt to stall the sale of Mirror Trading International (MTI) assets, two masterminds of the collapsed bitcoin Ponzi scheme have warned investors that liquidating the investment company will likely result in them being asked to return all withdrawn bitcoins.

Steve Job’s Physical Job Application and Mirror Copy in NFT Form to Faceoff on the Auction Block

In another world-first for the non-fungible token (NFT) space, Steve Job’s handwritten job application letter in its physical form and an accompanying digital NFT of the same item will go head to head in respective auctions.

MTI Investors Urged to Ignore Fake Bitcoin Recovery Offers

Beleaguered Mirror Trading International (MTI) investors have been told to ignore unsolicited offers from individuals claiming to have the ability to trace and recover their missing bitcoins.

Ethereum Documentary Raises $1.9 Million Via NFTs on Mirror

The funds were raised via a public crowdfund in just three days.

Bitcoin: History doesn't mirror itself perfectly BUT...

Bitcoin began 2021 with a rally and surged higher, hitting an all-time peak of $64,863 in April.

Ethereum Documentary Crowdfunds More Than Third of its Target in Hours

Decentralization seems to be coming to the documentaries as well, as one such project that focuses on Ethereum (ETH) has raised some 38% of the funds in less than a day. The team behind the film, titled 'Ethereum: The Infinite Garden,' are currently doing a crowdfund on the platform Mirror, which they said allows them to "maintain the creative vision of the

South Africa Regulator Wants Mirror Trading International to Pay Millions as Penalty For Contravening Financial Sector Law

A South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has informed key figures behind Mirror Trading International (MTI) that it intends to impose a fine of $7 million against the now-defunct crypto investment company.

8,000 BTC Belonging to Mirror Trading International Traced, Investors Urged to Lodge Claims

A total of 8,000 bitcoins belonging to Mirror Trading International (MTI) have been traced while an additional 29,000 bitcoins could soon meet a similar fate.

South African Court Grants Final Liquidation Order Against the ‘Biggest Cryptocurrency Scam in 2020’

A South African judge, Justice Alma de Wet, has ruled in favor of granting a final liquidation order against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the country’s biggest bitcoin scam in the past year.

Here’s When Bitcoin Will Zoom Past $100,000, According to Crypto Veteran Who Accurately Called 50% Drop

Crypto veteran Bobby Lee says Bitcoin’s recent 50% collapse from all-time highs does not mirror market tops of the past.

Co-Owner of Mirror Trading International Opposes Plans to Liquidate the Bitcoin Scam Outfit

In the latest twist to the Mirror Trading International liquidation saga, Clynton Marks, a co-owner of the bitcoin Ponzi outfit, has opposed attempts to have a court grant a final liquidation order.

Mirror Protocol silently rallies 30% overnight despite crypto market slump

The decentralized finance protocol's native token MIR jumps over 30% overnight as traders' attention shifts to its protocol upgrade and Gemini listing. Mirror Protocol (MIR) emerged as one of the best performing tokens in the cryptocurrency market on May 17, even as its top trading rivals Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) struggled to find direction after a depressive previous daily session.The MIR/USD exchange rate surged by up to 26.71% to reclaim its two-week high of $4.974.

South African Court Submissions Expose Lies and Deceptive Tactics Used to Perpetuate MTI Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

New submissions by a South African regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and liquidators have exposed the web of lies and deceptive tactics that were used by Mirror Trading International (MTI) CEO Johann Steynberg and others to perpetuate the Ponzi scheme.

Coinbase Announces Its Intention to Raise $1.25 Billion. Will It Mirror MicroStrategy?

Coinbase wants to raise another $1.25 Billion after its direct listing.

MTI CEO and Wife Issued With Provisional Sequestration Order by South African High Court

A South African High Court recently served Mirror Trading International (MTI)’s Johann and Nerina Steynberg with a provisional sequestration order.

Alphr Introduces Automated Mirror Trading to DeFi

[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] Alphr is building a platform that allows automated mirror trading of the top-performing wallets in crypto.

Court Summons Mirror Trading International Executives Over BTC Global Scam Allegations

Two executives of Mirror Trading International (MTI) have been summoned by a high court in connection with another cryptocurrency investment scam called BTC Global.

EasyFi Introduces Tokenized Stocks and Commodities in Partnership with Mirror Protocol

EasyFi, the popular DeFi lending protocol that recently made news by integrating support for Binance Smart Chain has announced a partnership with Mirror Protocol – another DeFi powerhouse that is leading the way with synthetic assets.

A Forex Broker Transfers 1,200 BTC Belonging to the Mirror Trading International to a South African Liquidator

Fresh reports from South Africa suggest that a total of 1,200 bitcoins belonging to the now-defunct Mirror Trading International (MTI) were recently transferred from FX Choice to an appointed liquidator.

Public Companies Will Mirror Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment, Says Wealth Management Exec – Here’s Why

Dan Ives, the senior equities analyst at investment banking firm Wedbush Securities, says he expects more publicly-traded companies to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon in the coming months.

Why companies will mirror Tesla's bitcoin strategy

Offering a fresh perspective on Tesla's Bitcoin investment strategy, Daniel Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities thinks that Tesla would “double down on The post Why companies will mirror Tesla's bitcoin strategy appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bryan Legend and DeFi Go Together Like Stock and Bonds

Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a product of cryptocurrency’s evolution since the introduction of Bitcoin more than a decade ago is now in a position to mirror the traditional financial products and services.

Mirror Trading International Named Biggest Crypto Scam of the Year After Raking in $589 Million

Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis’ latest crime report has named Mirror Trading International (MTI) as the biggest cryptocurrency scam of 2020.

Twitter Exploring Whether to Follow Tesla and Invest in Bitcoin

The social media giant Twitter is considering whether to mirror Tesla’s decision to invest in Bitcoin.

Scams are driving South African authorities to regulate crypto trading

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is demanding tighter regulatory control over cryptocurrency. South African regulators are seeking to exercise more control over cryptocurrency trading following the collapse of what was alleged to be the largest Ponzi scheme the country has ever seen. Self-proclaimed Bitcoin (BTC) trading firm Mirror Trading International was placed in provisional liquidation in December, as investors tried and failed to withdraw their funds.

Liquidators seek expanded probe of alleged South African Bitcoin scheme

Liquidators of the embattled Mirror Trading International want a deeper probe of the alleged Bitcoin multi-level marketing scheme. Less than a month after a Cape Town High Court granted a provisional order of liquidation against Mirror Trading International, the liquidators are seeking expanded powers to investigate the company and recover investor funds. According to Herman Bester, one of the four appointed liquidators, the team needs to operate across multiple jurisdictions to ascertain the full scope of MTI’s operation. The liquidators are currently attempting to trace all the company’s assets.

Liquidators of South African Bitcoin Trading Club Request Greater Probe Powers

Placed under provisional liquidation last month, Mirror Trading had claimed to be able to offer returns of 10% a month using bots to trade client's bitcoin.

MTI Bitcoins Sent to Privacy Mixers as New Data Breach Exposes the Ponzi Scheme’s Top Earners

In another twist to the Mirror Trading International (MTI) bitcoin Ponzi scam, the blockchain intelligence firm Whitestream says bitcoins from wallets associated with the company are being sent to Wasabi privacy mixers.

South African Court Grants Order to Liquidate Mirror Trading International After Investors Fail to Withdraw Their BTC

A South African High Court recently granted a provisional liquidation order against Mirror Trading International (MTI) following an application for relief by two investors who failed to withdraw their bitcoin.

CEO of MTI Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Flees South Africa in Possible Exit Scam – Funds Blocked

In an unexpected turn of events, the management team at Mirror Trading International (MTI) now suggest that their CEO Johann Steynberg may have exit scammed.

South African Regulator’s Probe Into Mirror Trading International Unearths Previously Undeclared Losses and Missing Bitcoins

South African financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has filed criminal charges with local law enforcement against Mirror Trading International (MTI), the alleged online bitcoin trading scam.

Synthetic assets get real: competition for scalability, new markets heats up

Two new synthetic asset and derivatives platforms look to take a slice of Synthetix’s pie Synthetic assets, one of the most promising use cases for decentralized finance (DeFi), is becoming an increasingly competitive landscape as two new projects aim to bring scalability and new markets to traders.