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Ethereum Transfer Fees Drop From Recent Highs, L2 ETH Solutions Between 46-97% Cheaper
13.9.2021
At the end of August, Ethereum network gas costs skyrocketed and tapped a high of $59 per transaction on September 7, according to the average transaction fee spent on that day. The median fee for an ether transaction on September 7 was around $20 per transaction. Days later, ether transaction fees...
Afterpay tells Senate inquiry crypto could slash merchant payment costs
8.9.2021
Afterpay told the Australian Senate that using crypto could cut payments costs for merchants, and that the government should work to create a framework for an AUD-backed stablecoin
Bitcoin Miners May Face Major Semiconductor Shortage — Sub-16 Nanometer Chip Costs to Rise by 20%
25.8.2021
Fears of a major semiconductor chip shortage have started to make headlines again as the chips power nearly everything from new cars, phones, computers, and a myriad of other items. Reports stemming from Malaysia show that semiconductor manufacturers are dealing with an uptick in Covid-19 cases...
Blockchain Entrepreneur to Regulators: ‘Crypto Community a Useful Ally’
16.8.2021
To many people, the year 2020 will probably go down in history as one of the most consequential of the century. After all, it was the year when governments, health professionals, and business owners all seemed to have a common goal: stopping the spread of Covid-19 at all costs. Indeed, in...
Nano seeks $700K in costs from plaintiff who dropped class action with 'absurd' claims
29.7.2021
The ongoing Nano saga has taken another twist with a token holder dropping his case
IMF Warns Against Adopting Crypto Assets Like Bitcoin as Legal Tender
28.7.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against adopting cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, as legal tender. Noting numerous risks and costs involved, the IMF does not see crypto assets catching on as a national currency. IMF Warns of Risks in Adopting Cryptocurrencies as National Currency...
1inch Foundation plans to distribute 10M tokens to compensate for gas costs
27.7.2021
Only users who stake 100,000 1INCH or more will receive a full refund for their gas fees
Candidate for Kenyan Elections Body Says Adopting Blockchain Will Reduce Ballot Costs by 300%
19.7.2021
An aspirant to the post of commissioner with the Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged the elections body to consider adopting blockchain technology. According to Justus Abonyo, a former official with the Social Democratic Party of Kenya, doing this will help Kenya...
Galactus, Hasbro's Largest Marvel Legends Figure Yet, Costs 400 Bucks
16.7.2021
Rumblings of Marvel mega-villain Galactus eventually showing up in the Marvel cinematic universe are almost as loud as the rumblings of the world-devourer’s little tum-tum when he sets his sights on Earth. While fans fantasize about his big screen debut, Hasbro has unveiled the ultimate Galactus...
Damn, This Fancy Mario Watch Costs $2,150?
13.7.2021
If you need more proof that Gaming Is Cool Now, look no further than the latest collaboration between a gaming company and a luxury brand. TAG Heuer, purveyor of high-end timepieces famously worn by history’s coolest dude, and Nintendo, purveyor of cut-rate plumbers with bad mustaches, have teamed...
Enjin’s NFT Marketplace Efinity Rakes In $20 Million From EFI Token Sale on CoinList
2.7.2021
Enjin successfully auctioned all tokens available for sale for the new Efinity NFT marketplace it has developed for the Polkadot ecosystem. Latest Sale Brings Total Marketplace Funding to $38.9 Million Given the concerns about Ethereum’s high costs and sluggish transaction throughput...
Create Your Own DAO Easily With xDAO – the Innovative DeFi Platform Powered by BSC
2.7.2021
xDAO is an innovative DeFi platform which allows anyone to easily create Decentralized Autonomous Organizations – DAOs – for the joint management of crypto assets. The platform is powered by BSC, ensuring low transaction costs, high reliability and sufficient speed. An Easy Way...
Craig Wright Wins Default Judgment Against Cobra — Bitcoin.org Forced to Remove White Paper
29.6.2021
The self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin, Craig Wright, has won a default judgment in London’s High Court in his copyright infringement case against the pseudonymous operator of bitcoin.org. According to a report, the website and its owner Cobra must remove the Bitcoin white paper from the...
New Bank of America Report Says Digital Currencies ‘Could Boost Economic Growth’ in Developing Countries
23.6.2021
A new Bank of America (BOA) research study has found that both central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private digital currencies hold “a lot of potential” for increasing financial inclusion in developing countries. In the report, the bank also argues that such “digital...
Monday and Algorand Join Forces for a Payment System to Reduce Healthcare Costs in Bermuda
4.6.2021
In an important announcement, a partnership agreement has been signed between MAPay and Algorand blockchain. Monday is a well-known organization in healthcare technology with a specific focus on payment networks based on blockchain technology. In the latest development, the organization now aims...
Comparing the True Costs of Gold Mining in Africa With Those of Bitcoin Mining
24.5.2021
When billionaire Elon Musk announced that Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its electric vehicles, the price of the crypto asset tanked. In justifying this decision, Musk cited bitcoin mining’s inefficient use of electricity as well as its impact on the environment. In fact...
Polygon to Democratize NFT Interactions by Improving Approachability
19.5.2021
To pave the way for greater adoption of non-fungible tokens and bring down the barriers hampering more widespread participation, Polygon is leveraging its parallel network’s proof-of-stake approach to reduce Ethernity Chain’s gas costs. Layer 2 Solution to Make Ethereum-Based NFTs More...
Bitcoin price dip below $40K costs Tesla nearly 100% of its BTC profits
19.5.2021
Elon Musk may have egg on his face after his comments effectively erase all the money his company made from buying Bitcoin
South Korean Bitcoin miners can deduct electricity costs from crypto tax filings
6.5.2021
Crypto miners will be able to deduct electricity costs as business expenses when filing cryptocurrency taxes starting in 2022
African Property Development Firm Partners Online Leasing Platform in a BTC for Solar Cells Scheme
29.4.2021
South African property developer, New Age Properties, says it has partnered with Sun Exchange, an online leasing platform, as part of an effort to bring cheap and clean energy to low-income earners. Bitcoin for Solar Cells According to the two companies’ working arrangement, Sun Exchange...