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MapleStory forms a collaboration with Avalanche blockchain
12.3.2024
MapleStory, a top gaming franchise, has collaborated with the Avalanche blockchain to venture within the Web3 arena. Together, they will introduce a blockchain-oriented multiplayer online game, MMORPG, also known as MapleStory N. It will come with unique gaming features and rewarding systems....
Ethereum Blockchain Counts Down to 'Dencun' Upgrade, Set to Reduce Fees
12.3.2024
The upgrade is designed to usher in a new era of cheaper fees for the growing array of layer-2 networks that operate on top of Ethereum
Biden’s Budget Proposal for 2025 Rekindles Discussion of 30% Electricity Tax for Crypto Miners
12.3.2024
President Joe Biden has reignited the debate surrounding the imposition of a 30% tax on electricity used by cryptocurrency miners in a budget proposal for 2025.
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zkLink unveils $20M grant program for Layer 3 builders
12.3.2024
zkLink, a Zero-knowledge Layer 3 framework provider, has introduced a 20,000,000 $ZKL grant project for backing builders creating on zkLink. This grant project encourages inventiveness and improvement in the zkLing ecosystem by offering financial backing targeting builders engaged with projects...
‘Web3 Gaming Offers a Pathway to a More Inclusive and Vibrant Gaming Ecosystem’ — Weiwei Geng
12.3.2024
While the traditional gaming industry’s free-to-play model is largely credited for its past and projected success, on the downside this model only prioritizes building games that “optimize for addiction and profit maximisation” rather than “innovative entertainment,”...
Nexon’s MMORPG MapleStory to Launch Web3 Version on Avalanche
12.3.2024
South Korean videogame developer Nexon to launch a web3 version of its MMORPG MapleStory on the Avalanche blockchain, introducing user-generated content and new gameplay mechanics.
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Coinbase Sues SEC for Crypto Rulemaking Refusal, Calls for Clarity
12.3.2024
Coinbase takes legal action against the SEC, pressing for a court order to compel the regulatory body to start developing specific rules for crypto operations and oversight.
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This Bitcoin Bull Run Is Breeding Millionaire Whales at Slower Pace, Data Show
12.3.2024
Currently, less than 2,000 millionaires, or wallets with $1 million worth of bitcoin, are created daily. That's significantly lower than the 2020-21 bull run
French Teenagers Turning to Crypto Investment – Report
12.3.2024
French teenagers are more likely to invest in crypto than older citizens in the country, a report has claimed.
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Arbitrum to Unlock $2.32 Billion in Vested ARB Tokens on March 16
12.3.2024
Arbitrum, a Layer-2 blockchain network, is gearing up to release $2.32 billion worth of vested Arbitrum ARB tokens on March 16.
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South Korean Law Firm Chief Jailed for Stealing Customer Money to Invest in Crypto
12.3.2024
A South Korean law firm operator was jailed in Busan on March 11 after they were found guilty of stealing clients’ money to spend on crypto investments.
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President Biden Proposes Crypto Mining Tax and Wash Sale Rule in 2025 Budget Proposal
11.3.2024
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to introduce a crypto mining tax and close the wash sale loophole for digital assets. The move faces opposition from House Republicans, who criticize the administration's spending. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the outcome could shape the future...
Former BlockFi CEO Announces New Career Path – And Settles Lost Bet On His Company’s Bankruptcy
11.3.2024
Zac Prince, the former BlockFi CEO, is breaking into real estate tech now that his defunct crypto lending firm is on a safe path to recovery.
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Eclipse Labs Raises $50M for Blockchain Scaling Solution Ahead of Mainnet Launch
11.3.2024
Eclipse Labs, a multilayered blockchain builder, has raised $50 million in funding to fuel the launch of its innovative solution for scaling the Ethereum network. The announcement was made on March 11 via the X (formerly Twitter) handle, just weeks before the highly anticipated mainnet launch.
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Bitcoin Asset Protocol BRC-20 Enhances Governance with New Maintainers
11.3.2024
The BRC-20 protocol, a well-known standard for creating tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, underwent a major overhaul in its governance structure. This strategic move aims to foster a more decentralized and collaborative future for the protocol.
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UAE Integrates Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Criminal Investigation Security
11.3.2024
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has integrated Cardano blockchain technology to ensure security in criminal investigations. During the World Police Summit in Dubai from March 5 to March 7, 2024, the Dubai police showcased a flagship project based on Cardano.
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With Mastercard, MetaMask Tests First Blockchain-Powered Payment Card
11.3.2024
It would be "the first ever truly decentralized web3 payment solution," allowing users to spend their crypto "on everyday purchases, everywhere cards are accepted," according to marketing materials CoinDesk reviewed
Exclusive: Web3 Development-Focused Core Foundation Launches New NFT Marketplace
11.3.2024
Core Foundation will embark an NFT collection drop for the community, dubbed – Core Journey.
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Ethereum Price Prediction as ETH Crosses $4,000 Level – New All-Time High Coming?
11.3.2024
Ethereum (ETH) is back trading comfortably above $4,000, a level last seen in late 2021. The cryptocurrency underpinning the most commercially important blockchain rallied 14.3% over the last 7 days, outpacing market leader Bitcoin (BTC), which rallied 9.7% this week. Ethereum’s market...
Blockchain Builder Eclipse Labs Raises $50M Ahead of Layer-2’s Mainnet Debut
11.3.2024
Eclipse mixes tech from Ethereum, Solana and other blockchains