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US grassroots adoption: the Bitcoin Lightning party in Portland
31.3.2022
A grassroots Bitcoin Lightning festival in Portland, U.S. demonstrated that the Lightning Network is the perfect companion for payments
Biden Administration Lowballs Inflation Predictions, Report Says Americans Are ‘Fixated’ on Dollar Value
29.3.2022
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on American wallets, the U.S. dollar’s lack of purchasing power has been affecting nearly every U.S. resident’s spending decisions. On Monday, U.S. president Biden and his administration predicted lower inflation forecasts as officials announced...
Internet Angrily Descends On Wrong Will Smith and Chris Rock After Oscars Slap
28.3.2022
The internet is a mess, especially after something big happens that pierces the online zeitgeist and bleeds it dry. Right now, that’s the fact that newly-minted Oscar winner Will Smith seemingly slapped two-time Oscars host Chris Rock over a poor ‘joke’ regarding Jada Pinkett Smith at last night’s...
Rio de Janeiro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Taxes Next Year
28.3.2022
Rio de Janeiro, one of the most iconic cities of the South American continent, has announced it will allow its citizens to pay taxes with cryptocurrencies. This makes it the first city in the country to do so, recognizing there is a boom in the cryptocurrency market. These actions form part of...
Creators of the Cool Cats NFT Collection Sign With Leading Talent Agency CAA
26.3.2022
According to a report released on Friday, the creators of the non-fungible token (NFT) collection Cool Cats have signed a deal with the American talent and sports agency based in Los Angeles, CAA (Creative Artists Agency). Cool Cats is one of the top 20 NFT projects in terms of all-time sales...
Fed Governor Says ‘Blockchain Is Totally Overrated,’ Claims Crypto Is ‘Just Electronic Gold’
26.3.2022
The American economist and member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Christopher Waller, believes blockchain technology is “totally overrated,” even though the U.S. central bank “put a lot of resources into understanding digital currencies and the blockchain.”...
New Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Endured By Woman For Years
24.3.2022
A new lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard by a current employee raises fresh allegations of sexual harassment at the publisher, this time focused on leaders in Blizzard’s IT department. According to the lawsuit, the current employee was repeatedly subjected to unwanted...
Sound Money Fest Lineup Confirmed for Bitcoin 2022
23.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. BTC Miami has released a concert line-up packed full of world-class musical talent for its Sound Money Fest experience. Talented acts in the likes of the all-encompassing musician, producer and world-famous club DJ Steve Aoki and American-born hip-hop artist Logic, will entertain...
Sound Money Fest Lineup Confirmed for Bitcoin 2022
23.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. BTC Miami has released a concert line-up packed full of world-class musical talent for its Sound Money Fest experience. Talented acts in the likes of the all-encompassing musician, producer and world-famous club DJ Steve Aoki and American-born hip-hop artist Logic, will entertain...
US Fintech Firm Acorns Adds Crypto Exposure Investing via Proshares Bitcoin ETF
22.3.2022
The American financial technology (fintech) firm Acorns has announced customers now have the option to add bitcoin exposure via the Proshares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO). Acorns’ clients can now allocate up to 5% of their funds into BITO. Acorns Customers Can Add Bitcoin Exposure to Their...
Tommy Hilfiger to Showcase Spring 2022 Collections and NFT Wearables at Decentraland’s Metaverse Fashion Week
22.3.2022
On Monday, Tommy Hilfiger has announced the company is joining the inaugural Decentraland Metaverse Fashion Week from March 24th to March 27th, 2022. During the Metaverse Fashion Week, the American fashion design firm said it will showcase its Spring 2022 collections and provide consumers with...
George R.R. Martin Completes Another Blog Post About Elden Ring
22.3.2022
Welcome back to what is now becoming a recurring feature here on Kotaku.com, where we report on times that renowned author George R.R. Martin has chosen to write about the video game Elden Ring on his very old, very quaint personal blog.Read more
US Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Is Aligned With American Values, Will Strengthen the Dollar
19.3.2022
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions says bitcoin is aligned with American values and will strengthen the U.S. dollar. The lawmaker further noted that the cryptocurrency “is trending to be a more resilient alternative option to hedge against fiat-currency inflation.” Rep. Pete Sessions Sees...
Miners that hodl the most Bitcoin are ‘relentlessly expanding’
18.3.2022
According to a series of mining metrics, not only are miners holding hard, but they’re also dramatically increasing their hash rate
Fed Hikes Benchmark Bank Rate for the First Time Since 2018, FOMC Expects 6 More Increases
16.3.2022
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Fed chair Jerome Powell held a press conference concerning the American economy, the central bank’s plans to address inflation, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Powell announced that the FOMC decided to increase the benchmark bank...
Blockchain Gaming Consortium, American Express & Crypto Trademarks + More News
16.3.2022
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Draftkings Reveals 2022 College Hoops NFT Collection for March Madness
15.3.2022
On March 15, the American fantasy sports contest and betting company Draftkings announced the company’s first in-house digital collectibles campaign called the “Primetime NFT Series.” The first Draftkings’ NFT series drop will be the “2022 College Hoops...
Amex trademark filings suggest possible entry to the metaverse
15.3.2022
The major credit card company may be readying to provide “virtual concierge services” related to credit card transactions “in the metaverse and other virtual worlds.”
American Express Hints at Metaverse Entry Through Trademark Filings
15.3.2022
Traditional finance firms are boosting their metaverse offerings following JPMorgan’s recent foray into Decentraland
Skybridge Capital Founder: Bitcoin Will Be Legal Tender in Many Latin American Countries
15.3.2022
The founder of Skybridge Capital has predicted that “bitcoin will be used by many Latin American countries as legal tender over time, not just El Salvador.” He recently doubled down on his $100K bitcoin price prediction but does not currently see the cryptocurrency as a hedge against...