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Why bandwidth needs a layer-1 blockchain, explained

1.3.2022
Unused bandwidth and its accessibility are two problems that need addressing as the world becomes more connected

US Inflation Could Be Worse Than Expected, Goldman Sachs Says — Atlanta Fed President Favors 25 BPS Rate Hike

1.3.2022
While the conflict in Ukraine is a hot topic, fears of rising inflation continue to haunt Americans residing in the country, as economists and analysts note U.S. inflation will likely remain high. Inflation is likely going to be worse than initially feared this year, Goldman Sachs explained in...

An overview of the blockchain development lifecycle

27.2.2022
This guide on blockchain application development presents eight steps for developing apps that are to live on the blockchain

What is the role of a decentralized autonomous organization in Web3?

26.2.2022
DAOs are an intrinsic element of Web3. This guide to DAOs examine how they work and their future in the blockchain space

Why real estate investors are going crazy over virtual lands?

26.2.2022
Virtual lands are all the rage, but why are real estate investors pouring literal millions into metaverse properties? Let’s break it down

Cryptopedia: What is the Metaverse and how will it alter the internet?

23.2.2022
This short explainer gives viewers an overview of how blockchain technology powers the Metaverse and its economic potential

El Salvador’s Tourism Rises 30% After Bitcoin Became Legal Tender

23.2.2022
El Salvador’s tourism has grown more than 30% after adopting bitcoin as legal tender, according to the country’s ministry of tourism. “Cryptocurrency multiplies the opportunities to do business with more partners anywhere in the world,” the Salvadoran government...

Report: Intel Reveals ‘Bonanza Mine BMZ1’ Blockchain Accelerator Mining Chip

21.2.2022
Last week the California-based technology company Intel explained its intentions to develop crypto mining semiconductors that would showcase “1000x better performance per watt.” Now Intel has revealed more details about the “Bonanza Mine” (BMZ1) blockchain accelerator...

What is the importance of blockchain in the RegTech ecosystem?

20.2.2022
RegTech enhances compliance for financial services institutions. This guide explains how blockchain works in banking to achieve this goal

ECB Chief Lagarde Says Digital Euro Will Not Replace Cash — But Could Offer Convenient, Cost-Free Means of Payment

15.2.2022
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, says that a digital euro will not replace cash but would complement it. “A digital euro would give you an additional choice about how to pay and make it easier to do so, contributing to accessibility and inclusion,”...

Bandana Wearing Cryptopunk NFT Smashes Records Selling for $23 Million in Ethereum

13.2.2022
The Cryptopunks non-fungible token (NFT) collection has seen a new record as the NFT Cryptopunk #5822 sold on Saturday for 8,000 ether or more than $23 million. The new owner of the NFT, Deepak Thapliyal, the CEO of a blockchain firm called Chain explained that he used leverage via Compound Finance...

FTC Warns of Romance Scams Luring People Into Bogus Cryptocurrency Investments

13.2.2022
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about romance scams using cryptocurrency. Scammers use romance as a hook to lure people into bogus investments, especially crypto, the federal agency explained. “2021 numbers are nearly five times those reported in 2020, and more than...

Intel to Develop Crypto Mining Accelerators, Claims Circuits Will Deliver ‘1000x Better Performance per Watt’

12.2.2022
The California-based technology company and the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue, Intel, has revealed the company will “contribute to the development of blockchain technologies” by offering “energy-efficient accelerators.” Intel executive...

What is the Ethereum Arrow Glacier upgrade?

12.2.2022
A modification brought about by the Ethereum Arrow Glacier upgrade was the postponement of Ethereum's "difficulty bomb" until June 2022

Uber CEO Says Firm Will ‘Lean Into Crypto’ When It Becomes ‘Environmentally Friendly,’ Less Expensive to Transact

11.2.2022
Speaking in an interview on Friday, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explained that the company will accept cryptocurrencies “at some point.” Khosrowshahi noted that there were two downsides to leveraging the cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, such as “the exchange mechanism...

JPMorgan Predicts Long-Term Bitcoin Price of $150K — Outlines Challenges Ahead

11.2.2022
Global investment bank JPMorgan has predicted that the long-term price of bitcoin will reach $150K while the fair value of the cryptocurrency sits at $38K. “The biggest challenge for bitcoin going forward is its volatility and the boom and bust cycles that hinder further institutional...