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Ethereum’s Decentralization Questioned as Block Builders Censor Transactions Tied to US Sanctions
6.12.2023
Censorship is on the rise in Ethereum as key players block transactions tied to US sanctions, undermining its decentralized ethos. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. A pillar of Ethereum’s original vision was decentralization—the idea that its blockchain would operate outside constraints...
Former NYSE Pres May Takeover FTX; Massive Liquidity for Alts Like $GFOX?
6.12.2023
All investors remember the collapse of FTX – one of the largest financial frauds perpetrated in history. It killed the bull market. But how did FTX grow so large in the first place? The trading experience was excellent and it provided a superb on-ramp for liquidity into crypto- especially altcoins....
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘Bitcoin May Be the Key to Extending Western Civilization’
6.12.2023
Brian Armstrong, CEO of U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase, stated that Bitcoin could play a role in extending Western civilization. For Armstrong, Bitcoin represents an alternative to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, which people can use as an alternative to inflation. Coinbase CEO Brian...
Batman: Arkham Trilogy On Switch Sounds Like A Disaster
5.12.2023
The Batman: Arkham Trilogy packages together three incredible games spanning two console generations and six years of evolving metroidvania sandbox design. Since we’re not getting a new one any time soon, it was great to hear they were finally coming to the Switch, but the end result is apparently...
Central Bank of Italy and South Korea Strike CBDC Partnership on IT and Payment Systems
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The Central Bank of Italy and South Korea have announced a partnership to collaborate on key areas like payment systems and IT in the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). A Dec 5 press release by La Banca d’Italia disclosed the agreement which would see both...
Swiss Crypto firm Valour to Introduce 20 New Crypto ETPs in 2024
5.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, has revealed plans to introduce 20 new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). Announced Monday, the planned offerings include collaborations with foundations like the recent ICP ETP, thematic baskets, short and long-leverage products....
Looks Like The GTA VI Trailer Just Leaked Online (Update: Rockstar Confirms, Releases Trailer Early)
5.12.2023
The trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI was planned to be released tomorrow, on December 5, but a random Twitter account seems to have leaked it early. According to the trailer, the game is planned to launch in 2025.Read more
2024’s Best Minigame Is Already Here
4.12.2023
The secret is out: the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has great minigames. Whether you enjoy playing retro arcade brawlers like Virtua Fighter, dumping dozens of hours into becoming a real-estate tycoon, or chatting up bodacious babes at the hostess club, Sega’s goofy action series has plenty...
UK Treasury Advises Lower Limits on Retail Digital Pound Over Fears of Bank Runs
4.12.2023
The UK Treasury Committee advised proceeding slowly on a digital pound in a Dec. 2 report due to financial stability risks like sparking bank runs. Image by Alexey Novikov, Adobe Stock. The UK Treasury Committee released a report on December 2, advising the Bank of England to proceed cautiously...
US Space Force Member Proposes Bitcoin’s PoW Systems in Cyberattack Prevention
4.12.2023
Image by Kaleb, Adobe Stock Jason Lowery, a member of the United States Space Force, has proposed the use of proof-of-work (PoW) networks, like Bitcoin (BTC), as a means to protect the country from cyber-inflicted warfare. In a letter addressed to the US Defense Innovation Board, Lowery emphasized...
17 Best Crypto ICOs to Invest in 2024
4.12.2023
Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. An initial coin offering, or ICO, is a popular way for crypto projects to generate publicity and raise capital. Much like crowdfunding, ICOs allow...
Financial Advisors Are Waiting for Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Offer Clients, Says Ric Edelman
3.12.2023
Edelman Financial Services founder Ric Edelman has explained that financial advisors are waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) so that they can offer these investment products to their clients. “Every compliance...
Decoding Web3: Blockchain Laboratories Set to Revolutionize ESG Markets with Innovative Solutions
3.12.2023
While blockchain technology has often been solely associated with JPEG NFTs and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, its broader potential has recently been uncovered. Contrary to what people may believe, this innovation is not confined to the world of cryptocurrency and pictures of monkeys; instead,...
CryptoPunks and Bored Apes Dip as NFT-500 Index Falls Despite Crypto Rally
1.12.2023
CryptoPunk NFT. Source: Adobe / ArtmediaworX While the broader crypto market appears to be moving toward a potential bull-market phase, the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, led by collections like CryptoPunks and Bored Apes, is experiencing a contrasting trend. The Nansen NFT-500 index, which...
Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on Uniswap – MBX, MORRA, AGRS
1.12.2023
Uniswap logo Bitcoin (BTC) is backing off after hitting fresh highs for the year in the $38,800s earlier in the session, but at current levels in the $38,300s, is still up close to 2% in the past 24 hours. Other major cryptocurrencies like Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) were...
Grayscale Report Sheds Light on Bitcoin’s Broad Ownership and ‘Sticky Supply’ Dynamics
1.12.2023
A new report from Grayscale Investments reveals that bitcoin ownership is more widely distributed than commonly believed, with 74% of addresses holding less than $350 worth. However, around 40% of bitcoin supply is concentrated among institutions like exchanges, miners, governments, public...
Spotify Wrapped Has Us Minmaxing Music Like A Game
30.11.2023
It’s that time of year again. Today, November 29, Spotify users all over are sharing their year-end “Wrapped” recaps, which try to sum up your past year of musical taste by giving stats and rankings on your most-listened-to artists and songs, alongside a sleek graphic to share on all your socials....
Billionaire Investor Mike Novogratz Expects Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver to Rally as Fed Pivots
30.11.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Television / YouTube Billionaire investor and CEO of Galaxy Digital Mike Novogratz has expressed an optimistic outlook for assets like Bitcoin (BTC), gold, and silver as the Federal Reserve undergoes a shift in its monetary policy. In an interview with...
Forbes Highlights Crypto Leaders in Latest ‘30 Under 30’ Finance Lineup
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / TamimTaban Forbes has released its latest “30 Under 30” list in Finance, featuring a significant number of leaders from the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, highlighting their growing influence in the financial sector. The list includes innovators like the co-founder...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Recommends Buying Bitcoin ETFs
30.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has recommended buying bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Warning that the global economy is slowing to a possible depression and the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve will print trillions in “fake dollars,” he urged investors: “Don’t...