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P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surge in Kenya and Ghana but Nigeria Still Dominates
11.4.2021
According to new data, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trade volumes in Kenya and Ghana surged in Q1 of 2021, with the two countries now ranked second and third respectively. On the other hand, volumes in South Africa, which occupied second place in 2020, dropped marginally. Consequently, South Africa...
The NFT Bubble Might Be Bursting, But Streamers And Esports Orgs Are Still Getting In On It
9.4.2021
As of last month, the age of NFTs was officially upon us. As of this month, it might be on its way out. Average prices have declined by as much as 70% since a peak in February, according to Bloomberg. That, however, has not stopped big-name streaming and esports figures from announcing their...
Terrorists still raise money through crypto, but the impact is limited
9.4.2021
Evidence suggests crypto’s role in terrorism remains relatively minor: “It has not yet become a primary means of terror financing.”
Swedish Central Bank Releases the First Study About Its CBDC E-Krona Pilot
9.4.2021
The Swedish central bank keeps making steps towards modeling its e-krona pilot project by issuing a detailed report of the results of phase one for the path ahead. Riksbank is still optimistic about launching its central bank digital currency (CBDC), but there are hurdles to clear out on the road....
Paypal Cofounder Peter Thiel Thinks China Is Using Bitcoin as Financial Weapon Against the US
9.4.2021
According to Paypal cofounder Peter Thiel, the Chinese government, which detests the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, could be using bitcoin as a financial weapon against the U.S. While he concedes that China has no intentions of making the yuan renminbi a reserve currency, Thiel still...
British Authorities Take Down Dark Web Ecstasy Gang, Seize $5.8M in Drugs
6.4.2021
The string of dark web gangs being cracked down by law enforcement is still alive across the world. Recently, the British authorities dismantled an unnamed dark web band known for selling ecstasy and gathering millions of dollars worth of crypto. Gang Sold Ecstasy, Amphetamine, and Diazepam...
Grayscale Still 'Commited' To Convert Its Bitcoin Trust to ETF
5.4.2021
Major US-based crypto investment company Grayscale Investments said they're "100% committed" to converting their Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, according to them, the timing will be driven by the regulatory environment.
"Each Grayscale product...
Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Advises What to Do With Bitcoin Investments
5.4.2021
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey has given some advice on what to do with bitcoin investments. While acknowledging that the cryptocurrency has had a “fabulous” run, Ramsey still prefers putting his money in more “proven” investments. Dave Ramsey Still Not a Fan of Bitcoin...
Abkhazia Plans to Criminalize Crypto Mining as Energy Crisis Deepens— Extends Temporary Ban
3.4.2021
Crypto mining in Abkhazia is still a hot potato for the de facto state government, which is now determined to criminalize such activities. Continuous massive power disruptions, in parallel, are fueling the anger of the people towards crypto miners. Public Officials to Face Bigger Penalties...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sets New Records, BTC Miners Capture $1.5 Billion in Revenue Last Month
3.4.2021
On Friday, April 2, 2021, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is the highest it has even been in its lifetime but bitcoin miners still captured record revenues last month raking in $1.5 billion in coinbase rewards and transaction fees. Today, the blockchain’s hashrate is around 160 exahash...
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Players Still Have No Clue What Those Odin Runes Mean
31.3.2021
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is practically as old as its subject matter at this point, but even the most devoted players haven’t dusted off all its secrets. Nowhere is this more evident than the so-called “Odin runes,” an arcane set of symbols strewn around digital 9th-century England. They no doubt...
The Future Of Cyberpunk 2077's Multiplayer Is Still Up In The Air
30.3.2021
CD Projekt is rethinking Cyberpunk 2077’s multiplayer elements, president and joint CEO Adam Kiciński explained during the company’s recent strategy update.Read more
Thankfully, The Boat Is Still Stuck In Microsoft Flight Simulator
29.3.2021
Ever Given, the massive container ship that captivated the world after blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for more than a week, is free as of 3:05 p.m. local time, but the ridiculous incident will live on forever in Microsoft Flight Simulator.Read more
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch Gets Notes But Still No Release Date
29.3.2021
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has released patch notes for the game’s upcoming 1.2 patch, which was revealed in mid-March. CDPR did not provide a timeline for when the patch will go live in-game.Read more
'Still early' for BTC price peak: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
29.3.2021
Bitcoin still has plenty of room to run this cycle, data reiterates, while April price gains may "depend on" consumers investing and leaving debts for another day
Bitcoin Consolidates, Ethereum Still Below USD 1,700
29.3.2021
Bitcoin price tested the USD 57,000 resistance zone before correcting lower. BTC is currently (05:30 UTC) stable near USD 55,000, with a major support near USD 54,200. It could rise once again unless there is a daily close below USD 53,200.
Similarly, most major altcoins might start a fresh...
There's Still Hope For A Binary Domain Remaster
25.3.2021
Robotic thriller Binary Domain sold terribly when it came out nearly a decade ago, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’ve seen the last of it. Yakuza series producer Daisuke Sato is once again keeping hope alive for the shooter’s cult following. Read more
How to build one-off narrative games & still succeed on Steam/console...
24.3.2021
It's not wrong - it's just more difficult
Still Nickel and Dimed: Unpacking Tipping, Minimum Wage and the Fight for Equity
24.3.2021
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, then you’d notice that there’s been a lot of talk about the federal minimum wage lately. Read more
Most asset managers still in ‘education mode’ on crypto, says Fidelity
24.3.2021
Michael Derbin, head of Fidelity Institutional, says that while some wealth managers are by now “sophisticated” and “comfortable” with crypto, many others are still playing catch up