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NASCAR Launches Daytona 500 Digital Collectibles via the Wax Blockchain Platform
On Friday, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the firm launched digital collectibles for this...
Here’s why AI-equipped NFTs could be the real gateway to the Metaverse
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have been largely acquired as proof-of-profile pictures (PFPs) that represent a brand, embody culture or...
Ariva Looks To Offer Its Users A ‘Second Life’ Via Ariva Wonderland
PRESS RELEASE. People from all across the planet miss being able to freely travel to new areas and other nations while the worldwide...
Fed’s Lael Brainard hints at US playing a lead role in development of CBDCs
Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, encouraged the United States to be a leader in research and policy...
USDC Stablecoin Backer Circle Doubles in Value to $9B in New Deal With SPAC
Circle has received a valuation of $9 billion in a new transaction terms with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Concord...
DeFi Project Ref Finance Closes $4.8M Round Led by Jump Crypto
Alameda Research and Dragonfly Capital also participated in the round. Source
BofA Says Chainlink Likely Driver for DeFi’s TVL Growth to $203B
The blockchain’s decentralized oracle network has secured more than $60 billion deposited into smart contracts. Source
Russia Adopts Law Allowing State to Seize Illegal Funds, Digital Assets From Officials
The State Duma of Russia, the lower house of parliament, has passed a law permitting law enforcement authorities to seek confiscation of...
Fed adopts new rules barring officials from trading stocks, bonds and crypto
Federal Reserve officials and several other groups of employees will not be allowed to trade stocks, bonds and crypto such as Bitcoin...
Dogecoin Core Developer Ross Nicoll to Step Away
Ross Nicoll, a core developer of the meme-based cryptocurrency dogecoin, is to step away from the project citing "overwhelming" stress and...
Binance Halts Activities in Israel Following Regulator Intervention: Report
Certain services are suspended while the country's Capital Markets Authority reviews the exchange's licenses. Source
Bitcoin at the barricades: Ottawa, Ukraine and beyond
Protesting anti-vax truckers blockading downtown Ottawa, Canada had their fund-raising platform shut down because their host fears the...
Wyoming lawmakers introduce legislation for state-issued stablecoin
Four members of the Wyoming Legislature have sponsored a bill that would allow the state treasurer to issue a stablecoin. On Thursday,...
UAE to Issue Crypto Licenses in Bid to Become Industry Hub: Report
The Middle Eastern country is gearing up to become a global crypto hub. Source
US Senator Lummis Thinks ‘Bitcoin Is Something That the Fed Should Hold on Its Balance Sheet’
Cynthia Lummis, the U.S. Republican senator from Wyoming, believes the Federal Reserve should consider holding bitcoin on its balance...
Price analysis 2/18: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, AVAX, LUNA, DOGE, DOT
Bitcoin (BTC) sold off along with the U.S. equity markets on Feb. 17 on reports that Russia expelled Bart Gorman, the second...
Technical Analysis: SOL, LUNA and AVAX All Down on Friday
Solana, terra and avalanche were all lower on Friday, as market uncertainty impacted all major cryptocurrencies. This came as several of...
Bitpanda Launches Expansion Drive to Add More Cryptos as Demand Increases
Bitpanda, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Vienna, said it plans to add new tokens on a weekly basis in response to growing user demand....
How Brands Can Co-Create in a Metaverse
Wei discusses the work at Multiverse Labs as it works with large real estate companies, fashion houses, record labels, gaming studios, and...
Why Bitcoin Is a Tool for Social Justice
Bitcoin offers immigrant, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and other communities the promise of a more equitable financial system. Source
2 ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Block Rewards From 2010 Wake up After Sitting Idle for More Than a Decade
During the last week bitcoin’s USD value has shed close to 9% as it slipped from $44,239 per unit two days ago, to below the $40K...
Nvidia’s Crypto Mining Chip Sales Continue to Fall Sharply
The chipmaker’s fiscal fourth quarter revenue from its Cryptocurrency Mining Processors (CMP) tumbled 77% from the previous quarter....
Bipartisan Senate Proposal Raises Alarm Over El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption
Republican Senator Jim Risch and Democrat Bob Menendez today introduced the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act....
First Mover Asia: Cryptos Hold Their Ground but Investors Remain Wary of Russia Invasion Plans, Inflation
Bitcoin fell earlier in the day but recovered much of its lost ground by the afternoon. Source
Minutes Show Fed Ready to Take Action, Mentions Crypto and Stablecoin Risks
Officials also briefly mentioned the threat of crypto and stablecoins to the financial system. Source
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Maintain Gains but Analysts Remain Cautious
Cryptocurrencies held onto gains on Wednesday, although sentiment among traders and analysts remains mixed. Some altcoins such as AVAX and...
Fidelity Investments has launched a physical bitcoin ETP in Europe
Fidelity Investment has launched a physical bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in what it says is the growing demand for digital assets...
XRP ‘mega whales’ scoop up over $700M in second-biggest accumulation spree in history
Ripple (XRP) addresses that hold at least 10 million native units have returned to accumulating more in the past three months, a similar...
BTC price dips below $40K as Wall Street open spells pain for Bitcoin bulls
Bitcoin (BTC) fell through $40,000 as Wall Street opened on Feb. 18 with analysts watching lower levels. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart...
DeFi Land unveils single-sided staking feature as Gen-0 NFT sale ends in 80 seconds
Single-sided staking offers a flexibility that allows one to unstake whenever necessary, with rewards claimable once every seven days. The...
Trudeau’s Government Warns More Accounts Will Be Frozen — Freedom Convoy Truckers Hold Their Ground
The Canadian government has warned that more financial accounts and cryptocurrency wallets will be frozen as law enforcement attempts to...
Airdrops: Building communities or building problems?
Recent research shows that decentralized exchanges that distribute tokens via airdrops see a big boost in user numbers and transactions....
Bitcoin stares down $38K support level
Patience is a rare commoodity in the cryptocurrency space. It was only two weeks ago that Bitcoin rallied 15%+ to make the jump from...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops to 2-Week Low Below $40,000
Losses in cryptocurrency markets extended on Friday, with bitcoin falling to multi-week lows in the process. Ethereum was also lower...
Bitcoin Isn't an Inflation Hedge Yet, but Here's How It Could Be
Bitcoin Isn't an Inflation Hedge Yet, but Here's How It Could Be Source
Bank of Spain Approves Its First VASP License
The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, has recognized the first cryptocurrency platform that will be able to operate and...
Crypto is ‘best place’ to store wealth if Fed rate hike crash markets, says Pantera CEO
Bears continue to dominate sentiment, with more downsides likely amid inflation and geopolitical concerns. Dan Morehead says if interest...
Gold-Backed Tokens Grow Despite Mixed Reviews From Analysts
Gold tokens are just starting to attract notice, but they might see uptake in a market environment filled with headlines about high...
Alchemy Pay Adds Euros Pay-in Offerings via Paytend
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, February 2022 – Leading fiat and crypto payment solutions provider, Alchemy Pay (ACH), announces its...
Fidelity analyst: Bitcoin price up-down debate ‘mostly noise,’ watch network’s Apple-esque growth
Bitcoin (BTC) continued its decline further into the week as BTC clung to the $40,000 support level on Feb. 18. BTC price up-down debate...
‘Off the charts’: Zynga blockchain exec praises P2E gaming talent
Hot off the news that the FarmVille and Words With Friends developer Zynga will release the first nonfungible token game this year,...
What Web 3 Can Learn From 3D TV
What Web 3 Can Learn From 3D TV Source
Cardano Foundation Doubles Reward Offered to Hackers for Uncovering Bugs on Its Blockchain
The Cardano Foundation recently said it has doubled the payout offered to hackers and bounty hunters that identify bugs or vulnerabilities...
Market highlights February 18: Cryptos on the decline, Wall Street under pressure
US markets fell yesterday as US President Joe Biden warned the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine was still “very high.”...
Bitcoin’s 'Energy Problem' Is Overblown
Yes, Bitcoin consumes a huge amount of electricity. But we must look at both its energy sources and its overall vision in order to fully...
Nic Carter’s Castle Island Ventures Raises $250M for Third Crypto Fund
The early-stage firm is targeting monetary networks, financial services and internet infrastructure with its latest fund. Source
Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Amended Virtual Assets Law
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved an updated version of legislation tailored to regulate the country’s crypto economy. The bill,...
Twitter Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Tipping Feature
The social media giant added Bitcoin tipping support last September but Ethereum addresses are new. Source
API3 is up 14% in 24 hours: the best places to buy API3 now
Smart contracts can struggle to access dependable data. APIs (application programming interfaces) are frequently cited as a possible...
Here are the BTC price levels to watch with Bitcoin ‘hanging on $40K cliff’
Bitcoin (BTC) saw its first major test of $40,000 for several weeks overnight, but what price zones are traders watching next? Whether...
Crypto crash today: Major cryptos in freefall as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate
Bitcoin and altcoin prices have crashed as tensions between Russia and Ukraine peak. The Bitcoin and altcoin price crash comes in addition...
DIA added a third to its value today: here’s where to buy DIA
The live DIA price today is $1.32 with a 24-hour trading volume of $269.5 million. DIA is up 33.22% in the last 24 hours. If you are...
Pakistan Central Bank Governor on Cryptocurrency: ‘The Potential Risks Far Outweigh the Benefits’
The Pakistani central bank governor, Reza Baqir, recently revealed that his organization has determined the risks posed by...
Bitcoin Rangebound; Initial Support at $40K
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a tight range between $43K and $44K on Wednesday. The cryptocurrency could find short-term support at $40K,...
Bitcoin difficulty reaches all-time high, hash rate up 45% in 6 months
The Bitcoin network has hit yet another all-time high in mining difficulty after a steady climb since last July’s lows. On-chain analysis...
Universal Music Group Partners With Curio — Entertainment Giant Plans to Use NFT Platform for Labels, Recording Artists
The multinational music corporation Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the company has partnered with the non-fungible token...
Spellfire: Crypto Project Older Than Crypto Starts a ‘10 Days Growth’ Sprint
Spellfire has packed 30 years of history into an amazing experience and combined it with the latest trends of tomorrow. Defining the...
Sequoia Capital Designates $500-600 Million to Crypto Fund Focused on Liquid Digital Assets
On February 17, the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital announced the launch of a new $500 million to $600 million sub-fund dedicated to...
Bitcoin bulls scramble to defend $40,000 as the crypto market sell-off intensifies
Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins dropped further on Feb. 17 after the situation in Ukraine worsened and Russia expelled Bart Gorman, the United...
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Mitigate Risks From El Salvador Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to mitigate the risks from El Salvador adopting bitcoin as legal tender. “El Salvador...
Snoop Dogg Plans to Turn Death Row Records Into the First NFT Music Label
The L.A.-based rapper says he wants the record label to be “the first major [record label] in the metaverse.” Source
Canada Sanctions 34 Crypto Wallets Tied to Trucker 'Freedom Convoy'
Federal police agencies, working with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), are investigating...
Biden expected to issue executive order on crypto and CBDCs next week: Report
The White House will reportedly be issuing an executive order as early as next week directing government agencies to study different...
Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger Says Government Should Ban Bitcoin — Calls Crypto ‘Venereal Disease’
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, wishes crypto would be banned immediately. He...
API3 price gains 55% after new partnerships and exchange listings attract investors
In the emerging Web3 world, data is the most valuable commodity, and oracle solutions provide a valuable role in facilitating the accurate...
Bitcoin traders say $40K is the ‘line in the sand’ after BTC and stocks sell-off
The quick-moving volatility that the cryptocurrency market is known for reared its ugly head on Feb. 17 as ongoing tensions between Russia...
Venture capital: las inversiones en cripto en América Latina alcanzaron los $653 millones en 2021
El monto fue casi diez veces superior al registrado en 2020, según la Asociación de Inversión de Capital Privado en América Latina....
European Soccer's Governing Body Signs Up Socios.com as Token Partner
UEFA, the governing body for European soccer, has unveiled Socios.com as its first official fan token partner. Source
US State Wants to Lead in Crypto Acceptance — Colorado to Accept Crypto for Tax Payments This Summer
The U.S. state of Colorado is preparing to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments, said Governor Jared Polis. “We expect to accept...
Ertha Metaverse Sells Rome NFT for Record $120k
Ertha Metaverse looks unstoppable on its path to becoming the industry’s top metaverse. The project is already recognized as having...
L’Oréal Eyes NFTs and the Metaverse, Filing for 17 Virtual Goods-Related Trademarks
The cosmetics giant has filed trademarks for a slew of its properties, indicating plans to venture into virtual cosmetics. Source
Colorado to Accept Crypto for Tax Payments by End of Summer
Gov. Jared Polis outlined the plans during an appearance on CoinDesk TV. Source
Payments Firm Stronghold Launches $100M Investment Fund Aimed at Fintech and Web 3
Stronghold Capital has already invested in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, and Precursor Ventures. Source
X2Y2 token price jumps over 200% in two days: what is causing the new token to rally?
X2Y2 price has been soaring since February 16. It has risen by more than 200% in a little over two days. At the time of writing, it was...
Banning Crypto Is Like Banning Internet in Russia, Finance Minister Says Amid Differences With Central Bank
It’s impossible to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia, the country’s minister of finance has stated in his first comments on his...
ETHDenver Day 2: NFTs, Gaming the Future and COVID Fantasists
And why isn't blockchain being used for coronavirus check-ins? Source
SEC chair says concerns about lack of spot Bitcoin ETF under ‘careful consideration’
SEC building in Washington DC, USA Gary Gensler said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) considers every proposal seeking the...
Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew Almost Tenfold in 2021 to $653M
Consumer-facing crypto exchanges and retail trading platforms received the majority of funding, according to the Association for Private...
Crypto-Mining Host BitRiver Rus Had Net Zero Carbon Footprint in H2 2021
BitRiver’s Russian subsidiary had net zero carbon emissions in the second half of last year, the first firm in Russia to receive that...
Bank of Russia Proceeds With Digital Ruble, Renews Push for Crypto Ban
Three Russian banks are piloting the CBDC, while the Bank of Russia is suggesting a new, harsher bill to ban cryptocurrencies in the...
Encryption Firm Evervault Launches Service to Protect Crypto Seed Phrases
The company’s 121824 subscription service lets users securely store the keys to their digital wallets. Source
Irrelevance of January Fed Minutes Shows How Fast Monetary Policy Is Moving
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release minutes of its January meeting later Wednesday but just taking a glance at data over the past...
USV, Multicoin Lead $30M Raise for 3Box’s Ceramic Data Network
“Web 3 social” has been an early focus of the data composability project. Source
Binance stopped ‘all activities focused on Israel’ following regulatory request: Report
Major crypto exchange Binance has reportedly halted activities and marketing to Israelis following a request from one of the country’s...
First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Stalls Amid Skepticism Over Russia Pullback
This week’s rally in crypto markets appeared to be cooling as skepticism grew over Russia’s pullback from Ukraine. Source
iZUMi Finance launches a revolutionary DAO with veiZi NFTs
The protocol provides for a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) governance mechanism based on a Quadratic voting model. ...
Umbria Launches AVAX Cross-Chain Bridge Solution, Claims Tech Is 90% Cheaper Than Alternative
On Tuesday, the team behind the Umbria network announced the launch of the new Narni cross-chain Avalanche bridge. Umbria says the bridge...
FBI is launching team to address crypto exploitation: US Deputy Attorney General
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be increasing efforts to address...
Crypto Heavyweights Coinbase, Fidelity and Robinhood Back US Anti-Money Laundering Group
The 18-member Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) initiative addresses AML data sharing requirements prescribed by FinCEN....
Technical Analysis: ATOM Hits 1-Week High — AXS, LEO, THETA Dip Lower
Despite Thursday’s selloff in cryptocurrencies, cosmos managed to hit its highest level in the last week. The rally came as one of...