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$1 million rock NFT sells for a penny in all ore nothing error
It’s a hard rock life for one crypto user. A clumsy keystroke and the actions of a sniper bot caused a million-dollar mistake on...
Web 3 Gaming Platform on Terra Blockchain Gets $25M Boost From FTX, Jump Crypto
The round values the Hashed-advised gaming platform at $500 million. Source
Popular Bitcoin Strategy Loses Shine as US Inflation Nears 8%
Crypto real yields remain relatively attractive to traditional markets and could continue to draw investors, some observers say. Source
Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a...
Miners that hodl the most Bitcoin are ‘relentlessly expanding’
Bitcoin (BTC) miners are holding more and more Bitcoin while “relentlessly expanding” their operations in 2022. A report by Arcane...
Bitcoin holds $40K as on-balance volume hints at multi-month BTC price breakout
Bitcoin (BTC) narrowed its consolidation range on March 18 as the TradFi trading week looked set to end with $40,000 still in place....
GameFi platform DEA announces NFT Presale for new blockchain game “Cookin’ Burger”
DEA has released a new game title and launched an NFT sale that goes went live on 18 March. Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. (DEA)...
Taiwan's MaiCoin Crypto Exchange Weighs Nasdaq Listing: Report
Documents seen by Bloomberg say the exchange is considering an IPO within two years. Source
ApeCoin is going to the moon, up 1,400%: here’s where to buy ApeCoin
At the time of writing, ApeCoin was trading for just under $16 with a 24-hour trading volume of an impressive $7.4 billion. Yesterday, the...
Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Apecoin DAO Airdrops Millions of Apecoins to NFT Owners
During the last 24 hours, the cryptocurrency community has been discussing the launch of a new token called apecoin (APE), released by the...
Ultiverse to Expand Metaverse Offerings in BNB Chain Ecosystem with $4.5M Raise
The round was co-led by Binance Labs and DeFiance, a Three Arrows Capital platform fund. Source
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for Second Time in March
The drop is likely a result of miners unplugging their machines due to high energy costs, said Compass Mining CEO Whitt Gibbs. Source
Qatar Central Bank Studying Digital Banks and CBDCs
Qatar Central Bank is presently examining the possibility of issuing a digital currency as well as digital bank licensing, an official has...
Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Meta linked fake media articles to unknowing celebrities. Source
Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage
The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it. Source
Co-Founder of Bitmex Predicts Gold Rising to $10K, Bitcoin Marching to $1 Million
On March 16, Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, published a blog post called “Energy...
12-Year-Old Prodigy-Created Project, TheRandomDao, Listed on LBank
PRESS RELEASE. Meme coins have been trending for a while now in the crypto space and most of them are animal related. Dogs, in particular,...
EU Regulators Warn Crypto Unsuitable as Investment or Means of Payment for Most Retail Consumers
Several European regulators have issued a joint warning on crypto assets. “These assets are not suited for most retail consumers as...
Optimism saves users $1B in fees, raises $150M in Series B
Popular Ethereum scaling solution Optimism has announced a $150 million Series B funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and...
Mike Novogratz Expects Bitcoin to Hit $500K — Says BTC Is a Great Alternative in Economies With Poor Stewardship
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says bitcoin is a great alternative and a lifeline to people in countries with poor stewardship of the...
Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies
The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies. Source
Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Sets 2022 Hashrate Guidance
The company, which went public in December and counts among its backers actress Gwyneth Paltron, also said its 2025 expectations remain on...
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
Representative Brad Sherman will be introducing a bill in the House aimed at cracking down on U.S. businesses handling crypto transactions...
First Mover Asia: Taiwan's Surprising Interest Rate Hike; Altcoins Outdo Bitcoin
A survey of economists expected the country with its soaring economy to leave the rate unchanged; avalanche and solana, among others were...
8 US Lawmakers Urge SEC to Stop Crippling Crypto, Stifling Innovation
Eight U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding how the agency...
The Fight Against Inflation Has Begun and Bitcoin is Ready to Help
As interest rates rise, now could be a good time to consider the digital currency as an alternative for your financial needs. Source
Gala Games (GALA) Could rise above the crucial 20-day EMA
The metaverse wipe-out we saw during the last week has pushed a lot of coins way lower from yearly highs in 2022. Gala Games (GALA) has...
Is Play to Earn the next big trend in crypto? 3 coins to buy
The explosion of play-to-earn games in the blockchain has been spectacular. In 2021, play to earn coins in the market were the fastest...
Lucky Block (LBLOCK) is surging today – Here is the road map to $0.1
Lucky Block (LBLOCK) has been surging today. Although most coins in the market are posting some gains, LBLOCK is on another level. But...
These 3 coins could offer the best ROI this year – Check them out now
Every crypto investor is always looking for the next big project. We have seen coins go from zero to 100x. Others like SHIB have had even...
ETH derivatives show pro traders are worried about Ethereum’s $2.5K support
Ether (ETH) investors are having a rough time in 2022, with ETH accumulating 25% losses year-to-date as of March 17. Still, the...
1Inch (1INCH) pulls back after 24-hour surge – What does the future hold?
As the crypto market shows some bullish signs today, 1Inch (1INCH) had posted impressive gains in 24-hour intraday trading. But those...
TòrÒnet a Blockchain Platform Built Specifically for Financial Inclusion Launches With Four Stablecoins
PRESS RELEASE. TòròNet recently announced the launch of the network’s mainnet, following nearly six months of operating a...
US lawmakers discuss crypto’s role in sanctions, national security and humanitarian aid
Industry experts and lawmakers who spoke at a hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs clashed...
DC Lobbying Group Expands to New York State Capital
The crypto trade association’s new office in Albany will act as a foothold for state-level lobbying. Source
Ethereum approaches crucial resistance zone – Here is why $3200 is happening
Ethereum (ETH) has continued to report modest gains as it steadies up the price action over the last few days. The coin is now approaching...
Bitcoin (BTC) remains strong as new data shows institutional investors are buying the coin in droves
After the volatility that we saw over the last few weeks, it seems like Bitcoin (BTC) is starting to show a lot of resilience. The coin...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Altcoins Take the Lead
Altcoins led the way higher on Thursday, although bitcoin (BTC) was largely flat, suggesting a greater appetite for risk among crypto...
VVS Finance (VVS) remains in a bear market – Can the DeFi token turn around?
After surging to new highs in November last year, VVS Finance (VVS) has tanked. The DeFi coin is firmly in the bear market and the...
Ethereum Devs Implement Merge Testnet Kiln, Testing Ground Expected to Be the Last Before PoS Transition
After implementing the merge testnet Kiln, Ethereum is seemingly getting closer to transitioning to a full proof-of-stake (PoS) network....
Why Thorchain could retest all-time highs sooner than most cryptos
Thorchain is up by over 90% in a month after introducing synthetic assets trading. Lending and borrowing are coming soon, further adding...
GameStop Says It Plans to Launch NFT Marketplace by End of April
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Heroes of Mavia partners with Tribe Gaming for esports-focused P2E gaming
Heroes of Mavia, a blockchain-based play-to-earn massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game developed by Skrice Studios and backed...
Why This 111-Year-Old Investment Firm Is Launching a DAO
Bessemer Venture Partners sees its DAO as the most crypto-native way to support founders. Source
Ethereum scaling solution Optimism raises $150 million in a Series B funding
The funding round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz’ a16z and major crypto VC firm Paradigm. Optimism, a layer 2 scaling solution on...
Bitcoin Holds Above $40K as Market Adjusts to Higher Rates From Federal Reserve
At the current level, the crypto has gained about 3% for the week. Source
Bitcoin se mantiene por encima de $40.000 después de la subida de la Fed
Las conversaciones por un cese del fuego en Ucrania podrían revertir una tendencia bajista, dijo un analista. Source
Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency. Source
NFT Weekly Sales Volume Improves Jumping 17% Higher Than the Week Prior
After cryptocurrency assets jumped in value this week, following the Federal Reserve’s rate hike on Wednesday, non-fungible token...
Biggest Movers: AVAX, RUNE up Over 10%, as CAKE Surges 20% on Thursday
AVAX was once again higher on Thursday, rising for its fourth consecutive session, as it further cements itself in the crypto top ten....
A16z, Paradigm Lead $150M Round for Ethereum Scaling Solution Optimism at $1.65B Valuation
A16z previously led Optimism’s $25 million Series A round. Source
Bitcoin Testing Resistance Near $40K; Support at $35K-$37K
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover around the $40K resistance zone, albeit with slowing upside momentum. Intraday charts appear overbought,...
Coinbase Adds Solana Tokens to Self-Custody Wallet in Non-EVM First
But don’t try out Solana-based DeFi just yet. Coinbase Wallet can’t yet plug into Solana dapps. Source
PancakeSwap's CAKE Rallies 28% on Binance Announcement
PancakeSwap's CAKE Rallies 28% on Binance Announcement Source
ASIC Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Reveals $100 Million Stock Buyback Program
The application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Canaan has revealed the firm is offering a stock buyback for up to $100...
XHV, RUNE, REQ: Here’s how you can be tipped off to the week’s winners before they post strong gains
The mixed crypto market that took hold starting late last year does not offer as many profit opportunities as the blooming altcoin season...
Mina Foundation Raises $92M to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Knowledge Proofs
The terms of the $92 million token sale were not disclosed but FTX Ventures and Three Arrows Capita led the effort. Source
Coinbase’s NFT Segment Could Add More than $1B to Annual Revenue, Needham Says
Analyst John Todaro continues with a buy rating on the stock and $360 price target suggesting more than 100% upside from the current $176....
Katie Haun’s New Fund Joins $10M Round for Polkadot Lending Protocol Moonwell
The project will enable users to take out over-collateralized loans on Polkadot’s EVM-compatible Moonbeam parachain. Source
Senator Elizabeth Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill for Crypto Companies
The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act "would authorize the President to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms that are...
APE Token Tied to Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Sinks 80% in Opening Hours
The ApeCoin token airdropped to Bored Ape NFT owners is off to a rough start, falling from $39.40 to as low as $6.48. Source
Ripple to give out 1 billion XRP in developer grants
Ripple, the enterprise payment technology company, plans to give out one billion XRP in grants for developers. The newly announced grant...
Crypto Trader Dexterity Capital Launches Token Consulting, Market-Making Arm
“DCLiquidity” aims to guide crypto founders through their project’s earliest days. Source
Avalanche price can double by summer as AVAX’s 20% weekly rally rekindles ‘bull flag’
A sharp upside retracement in the Avalanche (AVAX) market this week has raised its possibilities to rise by another 100% in Q2. Avalanche...
Bitcoin faces new ‘milestone’ in 2022 as new forecast predicts BTC price ‘in the millions’
Bitcoin “may be primed” for a quantum leap in its development thanks to inflation this year, a Bloomberg analyst has claimed. In a tweet...
Andrew Yang Launches New DAO for AAPI Advancement
The former presidential candidate is pioneering a new use case for DAOs: social activism. Source
Crypto Assets Can Help Russia Return to Global Financial Market, Lawmaker Says
Digital financial assets like cryptocurrencies can help Russia to reach the global financial market despite western sanctions, a lawmaker...
Elrond Foundation, Mechanism Capital, and others invest in Itheum as it nears launch
After receiving $1.5 from Morningstar Ventures which incubated Itheum via their Elrond Dubai Incubator, Itheum has received more funding...
Nansen Adds Terra for On-Chain Analytics as Home of LUNA Grows as DeFi Hub
It becomes the sixth blockchain to be supported by the popular data platform. Source
IQ Labs CEO Tom Tirman on Unlocking Utility for NTFs With Collateral-Less Renting Framework
IQ Protocol is a decentralized money market for digital asset renting and on-chain subscriptions. The next money lego that allows users to...
Understanding the Technology Behind Decentralized Exchanges
A deeper dive into liquidity pools, automated market makers, yield farming and other aspects of DEXs. This is the third part of a...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH up to 2-Week High Following Fed Rate Hike
Ethereum climbed to a two-week high on Thursday, as markets continued to react to yesterday’s Fed decision. As expected, the...
8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations
The bipartisan group led by Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting...
What Advisors Can Do During a Bear Market
A drop in crypto prices doesn’t mean the new financial ecosystem they represent isn’t moving forward. Here’s what you can do with your...
A MetaMask Founding Architect Is Building an Interoperable ‘MetaMetaverse’
The cube-based virtual landscape is aiming to be the most interoperable metaverse to date, featuring its own programming language and...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Above $40,000 While Ether Bounces on Testnet Success
Bitcoin was trading flat to negative even as the European stocks and the S&P 500 futures got a slight tailwind. Source
DeFi to reach mass adoption via institutional participation, DEX founder says
While decentralized finance (DeFi) token prices may be going down, new forms of utility like liquid staking are on the rise and some...
Rarible Bests OpenSea on Multi-Chain Support With Addition of Polygon NFTs
Polygon becomes Rarible’s fourth supported blockchain. OpenSea only sports three – but does 1,000 times the weekly sales volume. Source
Adshares and cookie3 Announces: First of Its Kind Targeted Advertising in the Metaverse
PRESS RELEASE. Adshares protocol and blockchain analytic platform cookie3 has announced the Strategic Partnership aiming to create...
Bank of England Raises Interest Rates Back to Pre-Pandemic Level of 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 0.75% in a bid to curb soaring inflation which is expected to peak at 7.25% in April....
Bitcoin maintains $40K support as Fed confirms first rate hike in 4 years
Bitcoin (BTC) held $40,000 on March 17 after an anticipated key interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve delivered a strong response....
The Internet of Beer: Robotics startup taps Bitcoin to deliver automated beverage
Pubinno, a San Francisco-based technology firm that creates the “Internet of Beer” with artificial intelligence, robotics and...
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets are 'Highly Risky'
A group of the top financial EU regulators said that consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money if they buy...
UAE Hospitality Brand Stella Stays Now Accepts Crypto
A hospitality brand from the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Stella Stays, has announced that its clients can now pay for services with...
Crypto Miner Hut 8 Reports Surprise Q4 Loss, Shares Fall
The miner's Q4 revenue was in line with expectations, while EBITDA missed estimates. Source
Highlights March 17: Cryptos in the green, Wall Street higher despite rate hikes
The crypto markets were higher this morning, with the majority of the top 10 cryptos registering gains over the past 24 hours. All three...
Eqonex Appoints Former Head of Binance UK Jonathan Farnell as CEO
The former head of cryptocurrency exchange Binance's U.K. operations has been appointed as CEO of Eqonex, the parent of crypto custodian...
Bitcoin Holds Above $40K After Fed Hike, Avalanche’s AVAX Leads Gains Amongst Crypto Majors
Demand for bitcoin was supported by the strengthening of stock indices and the weakening of the dollar, analysts said. Source
Exodus crypto wallet starts trading on SEC-registered platform
Major software cryptocurrency wallet Exodus has gone public on the digital asset securities firm Securitize Markets following a $75...
Alephium announces a video creation contest with 10,000 ALPH in prizes
The contest seeks to unveil “compelling introductory videos” free of tech jargon, but which highlight Alephium’s value...