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New Research Suggests Hal Finney Was Not Satoshi Nakamoto
22.10.2023
In an extensive analysis, the American software engineer and columnist Jameson Lopp tackles the enduring mystery of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. While many have speculated that computer scientist Hal Finney was behind the pseudonym, Lopp presents several compelling instances that...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Advances e-HKD Tests, Mbridge Project
11.10.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently completed a series of tests regarding the programmability of the e-HKD, the proposed Hong Kong central bank digital currency (CBDC). While still in its initial phases, the e-HKD presents “interesting” use cases, HKMA CEO Eddie...
Ordinals Creator Casey Rodarmor Introduces ‘Runes,’ New Fungible Token Protocol for Bitcoin
26.9.2023
Casey Rodarmor, creator of Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, introduced a new fungible token protocol named Runes in a blog post September 25, 2023. Although uncertain if it’s a “good idea,” Rodarmor believes a robust fungible token protocol could “bring significant transaction...
The Lindy effect and how it presents itself in Web3
19.9.2023
The corporate world is filled with the carcasses of companies (and cryptos) who found out too late that the Lindy effect could not save them
American Bankers Association States a CBDC Is ‘Unnecessary’ and Presents ‘Unacceptable Risks’ to the US Financial System
16.9.2023
The American Bankers Association (ABA), an organization that represents banks custodying $18 trillion in deposits and processing $11 trillion in loans, believes that issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. is “unnecessary” and would introduce “unacceptable...
What Is the Drivechain Proposal and Why Is It Dividing the Bitcoin Community?
5.9.2023
Drivechain, a Bitcoin improvement proposal that presents a way of scaling Bitcoin using sidechains, level two blockchains that receive bridged tokens from a parent chain, is generating a loud buzz on social media from supporters and detractors. While Paul Sztorc, the author of the Drivechain...
Vitalik Buterin Granted Taiwan Employment Gold Card
22.8.2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has received a permit that will allow him to legally reside and work in Taiwan. Speaking at a meeting with the country’s minister of digital affairs, Buterin said that the card will make it easier for him to visit the island nation and its Ethereum community....
ElmonX Releases Rare Digital Collectables From The Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ NFT Collection
18.8.2023
PRESS RELEASE. London, United Kingdom, August 18th, 2023, ElmonX proudly presents the Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ NFT Collection. This exclusive edition release captures the raw and intense art of Charles Salvador, previously known as Charles Bronson, and represents a unique...
All The Announcements Packed In Pokémon's Big Event
8.8.2023
The Pokémon Company held a new Pokémon Presents showcase to talk about upcoming projects in the series. If you missed the show, you can catch the VOD right here, but if you just want to know the highlights, read on.Read more
Venezuela Presents Official Request to Join BRICS
5.8.2023
The government of Venezuela formalized its proposal to be part of BRICS, a geopolitical and economic bloc comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro explained that he hoped for a positive reception of the proposal by the nations that are part...
Bank of Russia presents digital ruble’s logo and commission fees
4.8.2023
From 2025 B2B transactions will cost $0,16 each, while individual customers will pay 0.3% of the total transaction sum when transferring to commercial accounts
Lightspark CEO David Marcus States Building on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is ‘Incredibly Complex and Hard’
1.8.2023
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, a company that builds business-grade solutions to facilitate payments on top of the Lightning Network, shared his experience in developing on top of the Bitcoin scaling layer. Marcus stated that it is “incredibly complex and hard to build software around this...
Today in Crypto: BIS Presents Seven-Point Plan to Prevent CBDC Cyber Attacks, Multiple Scam Warnings Are Issued, Preliminary Hearing for Terraform Co-Founder Daniel Shin Held on Monday
10.7.2023
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Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving Presents New Challenges: A Deep Dive Into the Future of Mining Rewards
7.7.2023
As we wrap up the initial six months of 2023, the Bitcoin network inches closer to a significant milestone — the impending block reward halving, which lies just under 300 days ahead. Projections indicate that this event is slated to take place between April 21 and 27, 2024, leading to...
Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Presents Chapter 11 Plan, Optimistic of Successful Revival
22.6.2023
The troubled US-based Bitcoin (BTC) miner Core Scientific has filed its reorganization plan under Chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy law, and now plans to convert debt to equity for creditors.
The filing was made in the Southern District of Texas on Wednesday, and shows that the mining firm...
IMF Official Presents Blueprint for Cross-Border CBDCs
19.6.2023
The international organization wants to help cut the cost of cross-border transactions, without abandoning compliance checks or capital controls
Massive Axie Infinity and Decentraland price slump presents buy opportunity, trade with this AI crypto algo
15.6.2023
Price slumps in crypto circles may imply a declining asset value in ordinary assets but an investment opportunity to get into prominent projects. Such price drops in Axie Infinity and Decentraland have captured the attention of those who believe in the long-term potential of these projects....
Register Here for a Weekly News Update on Latin America
15.6.2023
Due to the unique traits it presents, Latin America has been a thriving region for cryptocurrency, as the technology aims to complement or even substitute traditional finance components that cannot be used in certain countries in the area. Marked by the vast differences between its countries...
Bahamas securities watchdog presents comprehensive new draft digital assets act
26.4.2023
After the FTX scandal focused the international spotlight on it, the Securities Commission of The Bahamas completes its regulator overhaul
mBit Casino presents an Easter Tournament with $15,000 prize pool
6.4.2023
Easter is early this year, at least at the mBit Casino. The casino is offering an Easter tournament with a prize pool of 15,000 dollars. The event, backed by Gamzix, is already live and will stay open until April 10. Users can participate in the event by betting, where a $1 bet earns users...