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Grayscale Positions Itself for Bitcoin ETF Race with Hire of Former Invesco Head John Hoffman
1.12.2023
Source: Ascannio / Adobe Stock. Crypto asset manager Grayscale has appointed John Hoffman, former Head of Americas at Invesco, to lead its distribution and partnerships team. On December 1, Grayscale announced the hiring of John, who has experience with ETFs and index strategies at Invesco....
Bitcoin Water Footprint Adds Pressure to Mining Regulations: Report
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch Popular Bitcoin (BTC) critic Alex De Vries says the asset uses about 16,000 liters of water which can fill a pool for each transaction on the network, a claim that has sparked diverse reactions. In a study released on Nov 29, De Vries opined that Bitcoin has...
Forkast Cuts Majority of Editorial Staff After CryptoSlam Merger
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Forkast Labs has laid off a majority of its editorial staff after completing a merger with data provider CryptoSlam. According to sources cited by The Block, the crypto news site underwent a series of layoffs throughout the year, leading to the eventual decision to suspend editorial...
Solomon Islands and Soramitsu Unveil Partnership To Launch CBDC Pilot
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has revealed a partnership with Japanese blockchain Soramitsu to launch a proof-of-concept for a CBDC named Bokolo Cash. In a Keynote speech on Tuesday, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said his country was embarking on the CBDC...
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...
Bitcoin Price Pumps to $39,000 As Fed Chair Powell’s Remarks Encourage Rate Cut Bets – Where is BTC Headed Next?
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s tone on the risks faced by the US economy just shifted in a dovish direction, spurring a pump in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) to new yearly highs at $39,000. Powell noted that risks that the Fed doesn’t raise interest rates enough to combat...
Terraform and Do Kwon’s Attempt to Dismiss Class-action Lawsuit Fails: Report
1.12.2023
Source: YouTube/Coinage Defunct blockchain protocol Terraform Labs is currently fighting legal challenges in Singapore and appears to be facing setbacks. According to a local news outlet, the creators of the algorithmic stablecoin TerraUST and its founder, Do Kwon, have had their efforts...
EA Is Making An Awesome New Innovation Open-Source
1.12.2023
Publisher EA has been making it easier for developers to implement accessibility features by making many of them free for other developers to use. Now, the company is expanding that toolset with a patent to help folks with epilepsy and other forms of light sensitivity.Read more
Coinbase Transparency Report: Law Enforcement Requests Tripled in Three Years
1.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Coinbase has revealed a significant increase in law enforcement requests over the past years in its latest transparency report. According to the report, the number of requests received by Coinbase this year has tripled compared to 2020. Out of the 13,079 requests...
Celsius Network’s Bitcoin Mining Pivot Faces Hurdles, Judge Suggests New Vote
1.12.2023
Source: Adobe Celsius’ Bitcoin (BTC) mining plans face obstacles as a United States judge hints at a possible new vote to clear deviations. According to a Reuters report on Nov 30, Celsius may require another creditor vote to change its business operations from a mining and staking enterprise...
Bored Ape Avatars Debut in Roblox’s New Kingship Islands Game
1.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Ascannio The iconic Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection has found a new home in the metaverse of Roblox, thanks to the metaverse-based “supergroup” Kingship. Developed by Universal Music Group’s 10:22PM, the fictional band Kingship...
Illuvium Joins Blockchain Gaming Partnership With Esports Powerhouse Team Liquid + More News
1.12.2023
Source: Illuvium Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Illuvium Partners With Global Esports Powerhouse Team Liquid Nansen Unveils Nansen 2, AI-Powered Features, and Investment...
Crypto Loans Platform Nexo Integrates Koinly to Ease User Tax Obligations
1.12.2023
Source: iStock Images Nexo, a lending platform that provides instant crypto loans, has partnered with Koinly to simplify user’s tax reporting. Effective November 30, 2023, the collaboration enables Nexo users to easily generate tailored crypto tax reports. A company statement said that...
Shiba Inu Price Prediction as Whale Withdraws $2.4 Million in SHIB From Binance – Secret Accumulating?
1.12.2023
Source: Dall•E 3 The Shiba Inu price has risen by 1.5% in the past 24 hours, with its move to $0.00000834 also representing a 2% gain in a week. And while SHIB is down by 5% in a fortnight, it’s also up by 9% in the last 30 days, with data revealing yesterday that a […]
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Cardano Price Prediction as ADA’s Profitability Lags at 35% – Is $0.40 the Last Critical Resistance Before $1?
1.12.2023
Source: Dall•E 3 The Cardano price has seen a 2% bounce in the past 24 hours, rising to $0.382175 on a day when the wider crypto market has gained by 2.5%. ADA is now down by 2% in the past week, yet the coin remains up by 32% in the last 30 days and by […]
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JPMorgan Report Highlights Resurgence in DeFi and NFT Sectors
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay American banking giant JPMorgan has shed light of optimism in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFT) sectors. A JPMorgan report published Thursday revealed notable revival in the DeFi and NFT activity, spurred by an improved crypto markets sentiment. Titled...
Ethereum-Based Fasset Secures Operational License in Dubai for Tokenized Offerings
1.12.2023
Source: fasset.ae Digital asset brokerage Fasset FZE has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, UAE. According to the press release, the operational license is the final stage in VARA’s approval process. It authorizes...
Litecoin Price Prediction as LTC Gains 2.16% in 24 Hours – Can This Uptrend Continue?
1.12.2023
Source: Bing Image Creator The Litecoin price has risen by 2% in the past 24 hours, reaching $70.94 as the cryptocurrency market gains by 2.5% today. LTC is now up by 2% in a week and by 4% in the last 30 days, with the altcoin also having risen by a very modest 1% since […]
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United Nations Development Program Partners Algorand to Train 22,000 Employees in Blockchain Technology
1.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to launch a blockchain academy in a bid to train staff on the technology. Speaking at the Algorand Impact Summit on Nov 30, Robert Pasicko, a UNDP expert announced the partnership to drive...
Moons Decentralized: Reddit Officially Renounces Moons Contract
1.12.2023
Source: r/CryptoCurrency Reddit has officially renounced the contract of its cryptocurrency Moons, setting a milestone completing the decentralization of the token. The Reddit administrators published a post in the “r/CryptoCurrency” community, confirming that the renouncement of the Moons contract...