Most Defi Hacks in 2021 Had to Do With Centralization Issues, According to Certik
17.1.2022
Certik, a blockchain security and auditing firm, has reported that the most common attack vector for hacks in decentralized finance (defi) protocols had to do with centralization in 2021. This data is present in Certik’s latest report, where the company also examines the growth of defi...
Lawmakers Renew Debate on Illegal Gaming, Sports Wagering in Missouri
17.1.2022
The yearly debates to delineate the legality issues of gambling machines have started in the state of Missouri. The lawmakers are probing into the legality of the ‘pre-reveal’ gambling machines. ‘Pre-reveal’ gambling machines have become so prevalent throughout the state...
BTC 'likely' to repeat Q4 2020 move — 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
17.1.2022
Bitcoin price action has yet to impress in 2022, but bets are stacking up that things will soon get interesting again
70% of Jamaica population to adopt CBDC in 5 years, prime minister says
17.1.2022
The Caribbean country expects a nationwide CBDC rollout by the end of the first quarter of 2022
Olympus Sheds 35% in Price and USD 474M in Market Cap as Whale Dumps the Coin
17.1.2022
OHM, the native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Olympus, plunged by nearly 35% at around 2 am UTC on January 17, as a whale unloaded OHM 82,526 (worth USD 13.3m at the time), which triggered a series of liquidations that exacerbated the price drop.
In terms of market...
Former Thai SEC chief lays out three critical issues with crypto taxations
17.1.2022
The Thai Revenue Department is looking to impose a 15% capital gains tax on crypto trading
CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what's coming’
17.1.2022
A new report from EY highlights the need for a policy change for banks to overcome business uncertainties regarding digital assets
Bitcoin payments decline as other cryptocurrencies grow
17.1.2022
In 2021, Bitcoin's usage by merchants that use BitPay fell to about 65%, down from 92% in 2020
‘Flurry’ of Walmart Patents Show Willingness to Embrace Crypto, NFTs and the Metaverse
17.1.2022
Walmart has developed plans that involve the creation of its own cryptoasset, launch collection non-fungible token (NFT) collections, and (yes, you guessed it) enter the metaverse, per reports citing filings made with the American Patent and Trademark Office....
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GG Dapp Is Disrupting the Blockchain Gaming Community
17.1.2022
When the global superstar Travis Scott live-streamed via Fortnite in April 2021, not many people knew he earned over $20 million from the over 12.3 million views the online event raked in. Understandably, gamers needed a space to vent, and Fortnite provided a perfect avenue. While the live...
Konami’s Castlevania Anniversary NFT Sale Raises Over $160K
17.1.2022
Konami, a Japanese game developer and software publisher, raised more than $160K in its first foray into the non-fungible token (NFT) scene. This was the result of an NFT auction related to the 35th anniversary of Castlevania, one of its most popular franchises. The end result contrasts with what...
GemUni Disrupts Crypto Gaming With the Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play to Earn
17.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. GemUni, a Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for Play To Earn, has announced that its upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO) will be conducted on three launchpads GameFi, Red Kite, and KrystalGO on January 19th. GemUni is building a Decentralized NFTs Gaming Platform for everyone around...