Russian region struggles to keep up with Bitcoin mining energy demands
2.2.2022
A local energy distributor is working to recover about $800,000 from illicit cryptocurrency miners in Irkutsk Oblast
All the world’s Bitcoin can only pay 2.43% of $30T US national debt
2.2.2022
The latest grim milestone for the U.S. economy means that its national debt total is now 4,000% larger than the Bitcoin market cap
Bitcoin at $38K: An Opportunity or Trap?
2.2.2022
Bitcoin is the first and most popular cryptocurrency that enables peer-to-peer exchanges as a digital payment solution. It uses a decentralized protocol to achieve global consensus. It can be transferred globally without the need for centralized authority. That is why it is known as decentralized...
El Salvador Turns to the US-based AlphaPoint in Bid to Bolster its Chivo Bitcoin App
2.2.2022
The Salvadoran government is attempting to reboot its Chivo bitcoin (BTC) app and wallet – by teaming up with the USA-based crypto firm AlphaPoint.
In an official notice, the government wrote that the firm was now “providing technology for Chivo Wallet, the first national digital wallet in...
Ethereum Founder Confirms DOGE Shifting to Proof-of-Stake
2.2.2022
Dogecoin recently announced working with Vitalik Buterin to bring proof-of-stake to the network. The Ethereum founder confirmed the news, stating that the meme coin will complete the shift for its new community staking system. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, owns Dogecoin and tweets about...
Report: Blockchain Among Technologies to Be Prioritized by Saudi Arabia’s IT Decision Makers in 2022
2.2.2022
Blockchain is among six emerging technologies that will be prioritized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)’s IT decision makers in 2022 and beyond, according to a recent study. Effect of Covid-19 The government of Saudi Arabia’s IT decision makers have named blockchain as one of...
Crypto tax doesn't legalize trading, says Indian tax department chief
2.2.2022
The Indian tax department head said crypto taxation will help the department evaluate the exact depth of the digital asset market
Why did WazirX token WRX jump 30% after India announced its big crypto tax?
2.2.2022
The Indian government said that it does not treat cryptocurrencies as illegal, clarifying that its transactions remain in a grey area
Smaller Altcoins Extend Gains while Bitcoin and Ethereum Look for Direction
2.2.2022
Bitcoin price is currently (11:58 UTC) consolidating near the USD 38,500 level. If the bulls remain active, the price could rise towards the USD 40,000 level.
Similarly, most major altcoins are attempting a key upside break. ETH could accelerate higher if there is a move above USD 2,800. XRP might...
Alphabet exploring blockchain technology for flagship services
2.2.2022
Google's parent company is reportedly exploring applying emerging tech to its main products and services
Sony Acquires Bungie and Possibly Planning a Metaverse
2.2.2022
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the Japanese video game and online entertainment company, has decided to pay $3.6 billion for Bungie, the largest independent games developer. The PlayStation manufacturer’s statement comes two weeks after Microsoft announced its acquisition of Activision...
US bobsledder feels the Bitcoin rhythm and orange pills his fans
2.2.2022
Johnny Quinn, a U.S. Olympic Bobsledder and former football player, is the latest celebrity to join the Bitcoin bandwagon