Bitcoin Beach: The Real Life Crypto Community Village
Bitcoin is pumping this coastal village full of opportunities that will benefit the local community. Close your eyes deeply for a few seconds and imagine that you were suddenly born in an under-developed remote village, one where you do not have access to a bank...
Living the Crypto Lifestyle to the Max
I am recruiting Blocksters today. If you are an independent thinker who lives the crypto lifestyle to the fullest and accepts complete responsibility for your financial future and personal life, you are already a Blockster. Congratulations. It is not the path of the masses that...
Hard Fork Your Life II – Crossing Over into Crypto
In the Shibuya section of Tokyo sits a secluded and tumbledown neighborhood dubbed the “The Zaka” by those who regularly frequent her squalid charms. Known officially as Dogenzaka, this abstruse and constricted quarter of dark alleyways and dead-end passageways is home to a myriad of...
The Crypto Crash – Finding Order In Chaos
The crypto markets have tanked. A retrace was inevitable. Now what? Many of our investments are down 90% over the last six months, perhaps even the last six days. Maybe this is your first bear market, but it won’t be your last. That knot we...
Hard Fork Your Life: Crypto Addiction = Crypto Lifestyle
Crypto Addiction is Not Affliction Positioned on lofty concrete perches scattered throughout the high-rent districts of Tokyo, sit the most conspicuous signals of Japan’s crypto revolution. These monster billboards, with their bright colors, famous celebrities, and sleek designs, remind all who pass underneath of the...
Small But Mighty : Andrea Shaw – bitFlyer USA – CEO
Cryptocurrency is constantly moving. Every second, coins are bought, swapped, and sold. Crypto price graphs look like jagged mountain ranges with giant peaks and valleys. There are no days off for cryptocurrency, unlike in traditional finance markets. Crypto never sleeps. bitFlyer, one of the largest...
A Project To Watch–NFTv
When I was growing up, Saturday morning meant one thing: cartoons. We didn’t have a lot of money back then, so my entertainment consisted of a handful of VHS cassettes (remember those?) with content I had recorded from TV programs. I still remember waiting to...
The NFTimes Volume 19 – Buy The NFT Rumors, Sell The News
The NFT market moves faster than any other financial market in the world—by a large margin. NFT prices have been known to shoot up 60x in a few days and then end up negative by the end of the week. These fluctuations can be caused...
Satoshi Island: The Luxurious Crypto Paradise Island
Living the crypto dream is no longer limited to Lambo selfies on social media or flexing a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT on an Apple Watch. Those actions may be how some of crypto’s super rich flaunt their success, but there’s a new flex coming....
Kitty Grier And The NFT Girl Gang
Kitty Grier oozes cool. It may be her effortless style or her eye-popping websites, or that she is forging her own unique path through the cryptocurrency space. You know it when you see it, and Grier has it. Grier is a graphic designer and the...
Training For The Metaverse Marathon
My friend Billy recently told me he was worried about my health. It was nice of him to say it, because if I’m being honest, I was drinking a little too much out of the Big Mac sauce fountain rather than the fountain of youth....
NFTimes Volume 18 – A Billion-Dollar Metaverse Land Sale?
This January, Bored Apes dethroned Cryptopunks as the top NFT project, and its floor price has continued to increase ever since. Part of this success comes from Yuga Labs’s ability to bring holders of their NFTs value. They have done this by airdropping more NFTs...
Metaverse Misdemeanors–Crime In The Metaverse
As far as criminal history, I’m pretty clean. Well, almost. I confess, I’m a little afraid to look up my record because of the Treasure Trolls from the 90s. Let me explain. When I was a kid, my sister and I were scanning the aisles...
Pros And Cons To A Metaverse Wedding
As soon as I felt the textured envelope and caught a glimpse of the calligraphy written on the outside, my chest sank. Instantly, I began calculating two things. First and foremost, I wondered, “how much is this going to cost me?” Comedian Jim Gaffigan once...
Louis Vuitton Launches Exclusive New NFTs
There's nothing quite like owning something that no one else has. What's better is when no one can even buy it. It's exclusive and rare, and it's only obtained by winning. Turning this gem into a digital profile pic, so the whole world knows about...
NFTimes Volume 16 – How To Start An NFT Project By Yourself
If you have spent a decent amount of time in the NFT market, you have probably considered starting your own collection—especially when we see project founders making tens of millions of dollars in minutes by selling a few thousand profile pictures. The technical difficulty it...
Finding Lost Loved Ones In The Metaverse
It was my sister’s fault, not mine. I was too young to rent A Nightmare On Elm Street - Part 2 when I was in grade school. But my dad was passive, and my sister was persistent. The next two hours formed how I viewed...
Crypto Slang Defined – IYKYK
Cryptocurrency is a vast, ever-evolving space. It can feel downright overwhelming to newcomers. There are stable coins, altcoins, wallet addresses, NFTs, and slang—so much slang. The slang evolves just as quickly as everything else, so buckle up. If people weren't confused enough by this fast-paced...
Peter Thiel Reveals His Enemies List And Declares War
It ended with an enemies list. It was a moment in history. Peter Thiel’s 20-minute keynote at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference (#bitcoin2022) gave the vast audience an uncompromising no-holds barred survey of the current monetary landscape, but it ended up sounding like a declaration of...
NFTimes Volume 15 – Is April The Beginning Or The End Of NFTs?
The NFT market hit its peak in January, reaching an incredible $5 billion of trading volume on OpenSea that month alone. It doubled the trading volume of the previous month, and the community was hopeful that this amazing growth would continue. This dramatic shift was...
The Ultimate Match–UFC And NFTs
“Let’s get ready to ruuuuuuuuuuummmmmm–” Sorry. I mean, “Let’s get ready to talk NFTs!” That’s why you came here, right? If you live under a rock or otherwise don’t know, UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, a brand synonymous with some of the most brutal...
Solana NFTs Are Now Available On OpenSea
OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace, just announced earlier today, April 7th, that it has added support for Solana NFTs. In its tweet, the company said that Solana will be available starting today, with OpenSea’s initial beta. The company also added that it will collect...
Ubisoft Becomes An Anchor For White Star Capital’s Crypto Fund
An announcement on April 11th by White Star Capital revealed that Ubisoft, one of the largest gaming companies globally, just became its anchor investor. Reports say that the company committed approximately $60 million to White Star Capital’s new Digital Asset Fund, which is its second...
Miami NFT Week–Where Hooting And Hollering Has A Home
Miami is home to white-sand beaches and multicultural neighborhoods. But warm weather and great food are just the beginning. Miami’s art scene and lively nightlife are second to none. This coastal metropolis has embraced another industry that is quickly evolving: cryptocurrency. Miami NFT Week, a...
Walmart Or Wal-Meta–The Retail Giant’s Plan To Storm The Metaverse
Huge names make big waves. And in the brick-and-mortar retail space, Walmart still reigns supreme. At Walmart, you can buy a suit, a suitcase, a set of tires, and tonight’s dinner without walking more than forty feet. If a massive company like Walmart can shrink...
Three Nigerian Banks Fined $2M For Making Crypto Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently uncovered that three banks in its jurisdiction—Access Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank, and United Bank—were conducting crypto transactions despite the ban that prevents them from doing so. The central bank reacted by imposing hefty fines on the banking institutions,...
Scaramucci Against Crypto Critics Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, And Larry Fink
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of the billion-dollar hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, has taken a shot at major financial investors like Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Larry Fink, stating that their criticisms of cryptocurrency are unfounded because they have not carried out research on the burgeoning...
New York Vs. Miami – Who Will Emerge As Crypto City?
New York City vs. Miami: who wins this one? Ask yourself this. Pretend you own a crypto business. Do you want it to be in New York with its burdensome regulations, high taxes, and crazy homeless people, or Miami with its comparatively low regulations and...
Major India Gaming Startup Reportedly Seeks Investment From FTX
FTX Could Make First Entry Into India According to a report by TechCrunch, MPL is seeking funds from new and existing investors, as the Bengaluru-based startup is reportedly planning to launch play-to-earn (P2E) and non-fungible token (NFT) enabled games before the end of 2022. The...
NFTimes Volume 14 – Are NFTs A Bubble?
A lot of financial commentators call the NFT market nothing more than a massive bubble. Most people inside the crypto community think there is much more to the market, but it’s hard not to recognize that NFT values are somewhat inflated right now. Some aspects...
M1NTED: The First NFT Festival Made In Malaysia
The buzz for NFTs–and crypto in general–is gaining more mainstream attention. As Blockchain Hustlers, this is music to our ears. Recent Successes and High Interest in Major NFT Events WorldwideHave you ever been to an NFT event or conference? Miami hosted Miami NFT week, LA...
Florida Becomes The Most Crypto Friendly State In The USA
Anthonia Isichei wrote an excellent piece for Blockster about Republican Governor Ron DeSantis saying he wants to let Florida businesses pay taxes in Bitcoin. Everyone had better pay attention, because it has enormous ramifications for the financial independence of the states. As I have said...
Gumi Cryptos Capital Raises $110M To Back The Best On The Blockchain
gCC’s portfolio is stacked with big-name heavy hitters such as OpenSea, Yield Guild Gaming, and Celsius. On Wednesday, gCC announced that they were launching a new fund, Fund II, capitalizing on the momentum of the resounding success of their Fund I. Fund I grew from...
Bitcoin ATMs Add Support For Shiba Inu After Adding DOGE
Bitcoin of America, a well-known provider of Bitcoin ATMs—or BTMs, as they are popularly called—announced yesterday, April 4th, that Shiba Inu (SHIB) will also be supported on its devices from now on. The company operates over 1,800 BTMs in 31 US states. Their decision to...
NFTimes Volume 13 – How To Keep Your NFTs Safe
When it comes to NFTs, two main types of attacks tend to hurt end-users. They differ dramatically in scale, ranging from more common small scams, which are directed at single users or smaller groups of people, to larger-scale schemes and cons. Small Scams: Tricky, Yet...
Confidence That’s Out Of This World: My Interview With Space Albert
Do you get tired of NFT projects that show promise but lack utility? And most importantly, how can you really have the confidence to know you’re investing in the right direction? Cryptocurrencies keep popping up like dandelions in the Spring. But if you’re looking for...
RadioShack: From The Crypt To Crypto
The incessant beeping in my ear made my palms slick with sweat… and then it happened. My parents' cordless phone died… …while I was in the middle of talking to my high school crush. I was devastated. Cut off from my romantic pursuit like a...
It’s An Ape, It’s A Blockchain, It’s A Meme-Crazed Crypto Gang!
I spoke to a tall Nigerian man about market trends and crypto charts. He was boldly optimistic, referring to himself as a “dreamchaser.” Then, I listened to a middle-aged Midwestern woman describe her hat-collection, which was growing as fast as her crypto investments. She was...
Four Cryptocurrencies That May Explode In 2022
Crypto is no exception. However, even people who disagree tend to fix their eyes on certain cryptocurrencies. That’s because they may be on the verge of blasting into orbit. With that said, let’s name a few that you might not want to miss in 2022....
Elongate Crypto – Philanthropy Of The Future
We all love the stories about companies who become so successful that they give back and make a massive impact. We love the sentiments of CEOs who forgo some black on their accounting ledgers in order to make an impact that goes beyond dollars and...
Indonesian Conglomerates Join The Crypto Race
We have recently witnessed major banks, JP Morgan and HSBC, buy land in the metaverse. ExxonMobil is mining Bitcoin, and even the FIFA World Cup is being sponsored by Crypto.com. There is no stopping cryptocurrency, and it looks like everyone on Earth, from content creators...
Opera Goes Into Web3 By Integrating 8 Blockchain Ecosystems
Opera has a great track record keeping users happy by filling its browser with highly useful tools and security features. Opera was the first to integrate VPN, followed by a crypto wallet, and now, Opera integrates eight different blockchain ecosystems. This innovative company strives to...
Dubai Gets A New School That Accepts Crypto Payments
Following the recent adoption of initial crypto regulations, Dubai is set to open the first school that accepts crypto payments. According to recent reports, Dubai will soon see the opening of the first school in the Middle East that will accept cryptocurrency payments, allowing the...
Crypto Casino. The Future Of Play To Earn Gaming
Can you hear the dinging of heavy hitters winning big as you walk through the casino? By the time you regard the whole picture of everyone playing, you might be choking from the cigarette smoke. Or maybe some inexperienced gambler has snagged your preferred seat....
Ultra Music Festival Delivers The Party In Miami To The World
Ultra Music Festival took the world by storm last weekend in Miami. The world’s premier electronic music festival teamed up with the most environmentally-friendly blockchain, Algorand, to stream the festivities around the globe. Miami Born and BredThe Ultra Brand has its roots in Miami. It...
Is Reddit A Good Source For Catching Up On Crypto?
One or two would cite some nonsense posted by some half-wit influencer on Reddit, so I failed them. Naturally, I have a distrust of anything posted on Reddit. The same goes for Facebook and Instagram. However, setting my mistrust aside, I decided to abandon my...
BitBasel: Miami’s Crypto Art Community Comes To Life
One that stands out is BitBasel. The Origins of BitBaselBitBasel is made up of a local Miami community who have been spearheading blockchain education efforts across the city since 2013. BitBasel’s mission is to connect, educate, and empower artists through NFTs. BitBasel chose their name...
NFTimes Volume 12 – A Tale Of Two P2Es
Popular play-to-earn (P2E) NFT games have been an important pillar holding the market up. We also have to give credit to the startup behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, Yuga Labs. It has put out multiple tremendously impactful announcements recently that you can catch up on...
Digital Commerce Raiders: North Korea’s Army Of Crypto Hackers
In response, the Confederacy employed blockade runners and commerce raiders. For example, the fictional Rhett Butler of Gone With the Wind made his fortune running Confederate cotton out of Charleston. At the same time, the non-fictional CSS Shenandoah and CSS Alabama ravaged the Union’s shipping...
Cryptocurrency Insurance: Do You Need It?
But when you’re struck down by illness or injury, you thank God you’ve been paying your monthly premiums, even if they are expensive. The same goes for cryptocurrency insurance. Someone may think he's really hot stuff and can’t be hacked because he’s taken all the...
How To Spot A Scam Cryptocurrency
Each day there's a new cryptocurrency, ICO, or blockchain service introduced to the world. It can be overwhelming. There are scams out there, and it's essential to know how to spot them before you lose your hard-earned money. Are you ready to learn how to...
Is Crypto The Answer In A Time Of War?
I made a bold prediction to my wife a month before the war started. I said the Russians would invade Ukraine on 23 February 2022. Readers from the former Soviet Union understand the significance of that date–known as Red Army Day or Defenders of the...
The On-Again, Off-Again Relationship Between Elon Musk And Dogecoin
Sometimes I like romantic comedies… but my wife hates them. She prefers gritty thrillers with lots of blood and no emotions. I like those too, but sometimes it’s cool to watch a movie where you just want to root for a “happily ever after” for...
Shark Tank Stars Dive Into The Deep End With Cryptocurrency
Each week, hard-working entrepreneurs appear on the show to introduce their ideas and inventions to a panel of wealthy business owners and investors (the "sharks"), hoping to receive funding for their projects. It's the American Dream in action. All you need is a strong work...
NFTimes Volume 11 – $400 Million From One NFT Mint?
In the last edition of the NFTimes we covered a few massive moves made by Yuga Labs over the past 2 weeks. And they weren’t done. Yuga is the startup behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, the ultimate blue-chip NFT collection. Little did we know when...
EU Regulatory Authorities Issue Crypto Warning
A group of European Union financial regulators has warned consumers against the risky nature of cryptocurrencies, adding that they could lose all their money if they make crypto investments. Retail Consumers Could Lose Their Money in Crypto InvestmentsThe warning published on Thursday (March 17, 2022),...
Kamp: Startup Events Made Dope
And what better location than Wynwood? Wynwood is an eclectic district in the urban core of Miami, loaded with art galleries, retail stores, antique shops, funky bars, artisanal eateries, and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world. Another exciting space in Wynwood...
Miami Mayor Teams Up With Paxful
Digital payment platform Paxful recently entered into a partnership with Miami mayor Francis Suarez, as well as with a non-profit organization known as Built With Bitcoin Foundation. The partners are starting a new initiative that will spread awareness and understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology...
NFTimes Volume 10 – Bored Apes Has Won The Battle For NFT Dominance
The NFT market had one of the most exciting moments in its short history this week. Yuga Labs, the company behind the bluest of all blue-chip NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club, announced Friday that it made a massive acquisition. How many zeros did it...
Former Malaysian Footballer Azman Adnan To Launch NFTs
Will your favorite athlete be next to launch an exclusive NFT with priceless perks? From popular music artists to Hollywood actors–and now even athletes–many famous faces and names all over the world are diving head-first into the very deep NFT hype rabbit hole. Not surprising!...
Crypto Prices Rally After Ukraine Moves To Recognize Digital Currencies
New reports have revealed that Ukraine is moving towards legally recognizing cryptocurrencies in the country. The country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a virtual assets bill into law this Wednesday, March 16th. The new law will allow Ukraine to establish a regulated crypto market and grant...
South Korean President-Elect To Make Country A Crypto Hub
Suk-yeol Promises Better Crypto PoliciesYoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), South Korea's main opposition party, emerged as the President-elect of the country by a close margin against rival Lee Jae-myung of the ruling Democratic Party. During one of the campaigns, Suk-yeol made...
FCA Orders Closure Of Crypto ATMs In UK
Crypto ATMs Operating Illegally in the UKThe FCA recently issued a warning against crypto ATMs operating in the United Kingdom. According to a press release, operators looking to offer crypto ATM services have to register with the FCA and comply with money laundering regulations. At...
NFTimes Volume 9 – Now THAT Is Utility
What is NFT Utility?NFT projects all fall somewhere on an extremely wide spectrum of utility. Some have none; others are life-changing. The best way to evaluate a project’s utility is to look at its returns. It’s about profit. If you are just looking at which...
Elon Musk Announces He Will Keep His Cryptos
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, recently caused another minor crypto rally after tweeting that he intends to keep his cryptocurrencies during this time of uncertainty. Musk stated that it is better to own physical things, such as a home or stock in...
StoneDefi – Rock Solid Defi?
In September 2020, Alex Lam founded StoneDefi. Lam is well-known in the crypto industry for projects such as RockX. By the end of the year, Signum Capital had taken an interest in StoneDefi. With funding from Signum Capital, Lam’s project was on its way to...
Stripe Sees Stars – Fiat Payments For NFTs And Crypto
The company has a long history with cryptos, as it onboarded Bitcoin in 2014–only to remove it in 2018 due to latency issues. Now, Stripe believes that the industry deserves another chance and has partnered with crypto leaders to expand its services. Stripe, a fintech...
Adobe's Behance Integrates Phantom Wallet To Support Solana NFTs
Adobe's Behance has announced that it will allow users to link their Phantom Wallet to their Behance accounts. This integration will allow users to showcase the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) developed on the Solana network on their profiles. The support for Solana NFTs on Behance has...
Virginian Banks Are Now Allowed To Offer Custody Services For Digital Assets
The US is moving towards adopting cryptocurrencies, at least when it comes to parts of the country. According to local reports, the Senate of Virginia unanimously approved a new bill amendment that will allow the state’s banks to offer custody for digital assets. The move...
Miami Is Becoming The World's Crypto Capital
Watch out, New York! Miami is quickly replacing the Big Apple as the Crypto Capital of the United States–and possibly becoming the world’s central hub for cryptocurrency activity. Miami’s Mayor Leads the WayMiami's bitcoin-loving mayor, Francis Suarez, has vowed to move the city toward crypto...
Investing In Crypto – It's Not Just A Young Person's Game
Cryptocurrency, at its heart, is a technical beast. The defi space may have scared off older would-be investors because it seemed complex and overwhelming. They didn't trust it. This is changing, however, and reluctant investors are starting to step up. When Bitcoin surged in 2021,...
FC Barcelona Planning To Launch Own Crypto Token
Barcelona Considering Crypto, NFT, and MetaverseAccording to ESPN on Tuesday (March 1, 2022), FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, revealed the club's plans while speaking at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Laporta said that the Spanish club made the decision to "survive financially", with...
Voyager CEO: Crypto Becoming A Safe Haven For Future Generations
Stephen Ehrlich, the co-founder, and CEO of Voyager Digital, recently shared his thoughts on cryptocurrency businesses, and how running them is a difficult journey. Ehrlich also said that patience is the key when it comes to digital currencies–that the real rewards from working with cryptocurrencies...
UAE Youngsters To Get Crypto And Blockchain Internships
Web3 Internship for Emirati HighSchoolersAccording to a report by The National, Crimson Education is providing training for Emirati pupils between 13 and 20 years of age in crypto and AI, in order to equip them for employment in emerging technology at multinational firms. Crimson Education...
Crypto & Chill: The Decentralized Glamping Resort
Who wants to own a glamping resort in Indonesia? Say no more crypto friends! With these NFTs, you could own part of a glamping resort in Banyuwangi, located on the far eastern end of the island of Java, Indonesia. Disclaimer: As of writing this article,...
BNY Mellon Integrating Chainalysis Software Suite To Track Crypto Transactions
BNY Mellon to Monitor Crypto TransactionsAccording to a blog post by Chainalysis, the collaboration with BNY Mellon will see the latter integrate the firm's compliance software into its multi-asset digital custody and administration platform. The financial institutional giant first announced the venture in February 2021....
The NFTimes Volume 6 – NFT Communities Show Their Worth
This week was supposed to be fantastic for NFTs. We had a ton of exciting project launches on the horizon. However, NFTs quickly became the last thing to worry about after the Russian invasion of Ukraine– and for good reason. Even without the recent massive...
Ukraine To Accept Crypto Donations To Fund The Defense Against Russia
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international community has been focused on ways to help the Ukrainian army fight Russian aggression. Governments from around the world have offered financial aid, deliveries of equipment, and opened the doors to Ukrainian refugees. As the military actions...
HODL Vs Trader: Which Crypto Strategy Is Best For Me?
Hodling is a slang term that means “holding.” It likely originated due to a spelling error. Hodlers hold onto their coins for an extended period and only sell them after they have substantially risen in value. Traders behave like day-traders on the stock market, as...
Maker Vault Owner Stands To Lose Nearly $500 Million
$500 Million in ETH Could be Wiped OffAccording to data by Block Analytical, a Maker Vault holder dubbed "7 Siblings", could see their positions liquidated, causing a colossal loss worth nearly $500 million in ETH if they do not top up their vault. Ethereum, the...
Should You Use PayPal To Buy Crypto?
Blame Canada: Every Reason Why You Shouldn’tRecent events in Canada show why relying on Big Tech companies is a bad idea. Canadian truckers parked their rigs in Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccination, bringing with them barbeques, children, and bouncy pens. White-livered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
The Future Of Cryptocurrency
If you typed the above headline into a search engine, the first thing that likely came up was an article from Time Magazine with the same title written by Ryan Haar. She mentioned Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin price predictions, more cryptocurrency regulations, and broader institutional adoption...
Twitter Officially Adds Support For Ethereum Tipping
For the moment, tipping only works on mobile devices and does not appear to support ENS domain names. On Wednesday, February 16th, Twitter announced that users can start sending and receiving tips in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ethereum (ETH). The move comes...
India: RBI Official Says Crypto Is Worse Than Ponzi Scheme
RBI Maintains Negative Crypto RhetoricAccording to a report by Bloomberg, Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), made the inflammatory statement while speaking at a banking conference. Sankar further criticized cryptocurrencies, stating that trading them could "wreck the currency system, the...
Is Crypto About To Disrupt The Fashion Industry Next?
It’s allowed us to bet on our futures while we accumulate wealth. We can now reimagine a future where banking and business processes will benefit all consumers. Is our wardrobe next for an overhaul? From streetwear to luxury, brand names make a huge statement about...
Chainalysis Report: Over $400 Million Worth Of Crypto Ransomware Proceeds Linked To Russia
Bulk of Ransomware Payments Linked to RussiaIn a blog post published on Monday (February 14, 2022), Chainalysis highlighted the level of ransomware and money laundering activities happening in Russia. According to the report, groups and individuals based in Russia were allegedly responsible for the largest...
Will Ethereum Eventually Exceed The Market Capitalization Of Bitcoin?
Vitalik Buterin was only 15 years old when Bitcoinwas officially launched on the 3rd of January in 2009. Less than five years later, at the age of 19, Buterin released a white paper describing a decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality. The platform that...
The Crypto Bowl? Get Ready For The Super Bowl Crypto Commercials
This Sunday, sports fanatics across the globe will tune in to watch the Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Parties will be hosted, and friends will gather to watch the match-up. Equally exciting is what takes place when the game pauses. A more...
The Crypto Village. Cities Where Crypto Is Hot!
Edgy leaders are all-in on the positive force that is cryptocurrency. They use crypto to drive business, generate excitement, and take payment, even in the form of their paychecks. Leaders such as Mayor Suarez of Miami, Florida, Mayor Adams of New York City, and President...
Crypto Companies Join Forces To Combat Market Manipulation And Promote Integrity
17 Crypto Firms Form New CoalitionIn a statement published on Monday (February 7, 2022), a new coalition, called Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC), was initiated by Solidus Lab, a New York-based surveillance and risk-monitoring firm. The CMIC is a pledge by companies to ensure consumer...
Whale Watching: Why You Should Track The Whale Wallets
What are NFT Whales?If you are new to crypto — maybe you were attracted to it by the prospect of NFTs, or simply the desire to create your own digital collection — you may really not pay much attention to the financial angles of NFTs....
China: Stringent COVID-19 Restrictions Could Affect Digital Yuan's International Debut
No Elaborate Show at Winter OlympicsAccording to a recent report by CNN, the Chinese government has put several restrictions in place which may limit the scope of the digital yuan trial at the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in February. Earlier in April 2021, there...
VanEck Launches A Multi-token Crypto ETN
VanEck, an asset manager that currently holds approximately $82 billion on behalf of its clients, announced the launch of its first crypto fund this Monday, January 31st, 2022. The fund is now live on the Deutsche Borse Xetra, as well as the SIX Swiss exchanges...
Diem Association Reportedly Sells Assets For $200 Million
Possible End of the Road for Meta's Stablecoin ProjectAccording to the Wall Street Journal, an anonymous source revealed that Diem Association sold its technology to Silvergate Capital, a California-based bank that services the crypto industry. The deal is said to be worth $200 million. There...
Sport NFTs Are Surging
It wasn't long ago when sports fans would eagerly race to their local hobby store and buy several packages of trading cards, hoping one of their heroes would be revealed to them with each pack they opened. While the urge to collect the likeness of...
How Crypto Will Affect The Real Estate Industry?
Faster, Cheaper, More Secure TransactionsCryptocurrencies are powered by blockchain technology. In simple terms, a blockchain is a digitally distributed, decentralized, immutable, public ledger that exists across a network, where transactions are processed in real-time. Furthermore, blockchain technology uses miners (or validators) to verify transactions, which...