Scammers Stole USD 7.7B in Crypto in 2021 Amid Rug Pull Surge - Chainalysis
17.12.2021
Scams continue to generate the largest stream of cryptocurrency-based crime by transaction volume, with more than USD 7.7bn worth of crypto stolen from victims across the world so far this year, according to a recent report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis....
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Kevin Durant Enters New Deal with Coinbase
17.12.2021
Coinbase, the renowned crypto exchange, recently established new partnerships with NBA star Kevin Durant. The multi-year promotional deal also involves the Rich Kleiman-owned Thirty-Five Ventures. The deal will see Durant appear as the face for Coinbase, and in return, the exchange will promote...
Users Can Book New Xbox Games for Free Till 2022
17.12.2021
Xbox game lovers, there is good news for you. For a limited period of time, two new Xbox games are available for free, but not for all players. Games With Gold is the source of the latest free games for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. They are only available to Xbox …
The DeFi Kingdom Announce New NFTs Named Heroes
17.12.2021
The DeFi Kingdom, the emerging GameFi venture, recently announced new NFTs called Heroes. The NFTs are playable characters that can earn tokens on quests. Unlike standard NFTs, Heroes gain experience with quests and can even equip gear for better performance. DFK (DeFi Kingdom) has dominated...
Binance and FTX Competing for Landmark Barcelona Shirt Sponsorship Deal – Report
17.12.2021
Two major crypto exchanges – Binance and FTX – are preparing to go head-to-head in a battle to become the main shirt sponsor of the football giant FC Barcelona, a new report has claimed.
The existing ties between the cash-strapped club and crypto are already substantial. The Catalan club’s...
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances to Senate in Brazil
17.12.2021
A new cryptocurrency bill was approved by the Chamber of Deputies of the Brazilian Congress last week, and is now awaiting review by the Senate for approval. The project, if approved, would introduce a central body to regulate all cryptocurrency brokerage activity — ostensibly the Central...
SEC delays decisions on Bitwise and Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETFs
17.12.2021
The SEC now expects to decide whether to approve or disapprove Bitwise and Grayscale’s Bitcoin exchange-traded offerings in early February
Hoverboard NFTs Enter Metaverse as Jadu Partners With Grimes, Snoop Dogg & More
17.12.2021
Jadu, the 2011-founded software company, recently expressed an interest in developing AR-based games. Jadu aims to develop a gaming metaverse called the Mirrorverse for the general public. The metaverse will boast 3D avatars that interact with real-world scenarios, including transportation...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Struggle to Recover, YFI Rallies
17.12.2021
Bitcoin price struggled to stay above the USD 47,500 level. BTC extended decline and traded below USD 47,000. It is currently (11:55 UTC) facing an increase in selling and there is a risk of a move towards USD 46,500.
Similarly, most major altcoins are gaining bearish momentum. ETH traded below...
First Wikipedia edit NFT sells at Christie’s for $750K
17.12.2021
The Wikipedia-themed sale on Christie’s also featured an iMac used by Wales to create Wikipedia, sold for $187,500
TRX Drops As Justin Sun Leaves Tron to Become an Ambassador
17.12.2021
Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun said he was appointed as the Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization, and now he's stepping away from the day-to-day operations at the Tron Foundation.
At 11:31 UTC, TRX, ranked 23rd by market capitalization, traded at...
Social network Reddit reveals plans to go public
17.12.2021
After months of speculation, the popular social media site Reddit has finally announced that it is filing for an initial public offering (IPO)