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Harry Styles' Concert App Introduces Blockchain Rewards for Fans
3.7.2023
5,000 fans of British megastar Harry Styles recently used an app that allowed them to open a self-custodial wallet in which to keep their blockchain-based rewards.
The former One Direction member held a concert in Ireland on June 10. The sold-out show saw 80,000 attendees.
All these people were...
June 2023 Mining Stats: Bitcoin Hashrate and Difficulty Reach New Peaks While Revenue Lags
2.7.2023
Over the past 30 days, bitcoin miners discovered 4,324 block rewards during the month of June, with approximately 37 mining pools dedicating hashrate to the blockchain. The blockchain achieved two milestones in June, as the network reached an all-time high in hashrate on June 11, and three days...
Bank of America Forecasts Transformative Role of Tokenization in Finance
2.7.2023
According to a recent research report by Bank of America (BofA), tokenization can revolutionize financial and non-financial infrastructure and financial markets in the next five to 15 years.
The report highlights the transformative power of tokenization and its wide-ranging implications...
Six Clovers Unveils Versal Network for Cross-Border Crypto Payments in Stablecoins and CBDCs
2.7.2023
On June 29, Six Clovers, a company founded by former PayPal business and technology leaders Jim Nguyen and Nas Kavian, introduced the Versal Network on Sui blockchain.
This decentralized global payments network aims to streamline cross-border transactions for businesses worldwide. By utilizing...
Bitcoin’s Sats Names Ecosystem Flourishes: 370,000 SNS Names Inscribed
1.7.2023
On June 26, 2023, the number of Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions surpassed 14 million, just six days after exceeding 13 million. Inscription activity has continued to rise since then. In addition to text, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and fungible BRC20 tokens, Ordinal inscription technology...
NFT Sales Dip in June — Ethereum Dominates, Bitcoin Stumbles, and Bored Ape Rises
1.7.2023
In June 2023, the sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) experienced a decline of 4.3% compared to the previous month. The latest figures show a slide from $739.50 million recorded in May to $707.70 million in June. June 2023 Sees a Slip in NFT Sales Data from cryptoslam.io reveals that NFT sales...
Celsius Debtors Can Start Converting Altcoins to Bitcoin and Ether Starting Today
1.7.2023
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has allowed Celsius debtors to trade their altcoins for Bitcoin and Ether starting today.
The order issued by the bankruptcy judge Martin Glenn on 30th June will also help the distribution of the funds to creditors in...
Africa’s Crypto Market Grew by 1,200% Between 2020 and 2021 — Study
1.7.2023
Between the years 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania now all feature in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according to the latest Emurgo State of Web 3.0 in Africa report. Africa’s Share of Global...
FedNow “early adopter” list contains no blockchains, but some may integrate later
1.7.2023
Two blockchain networks had previously announced integration with the Fed’s instant payment service, but they were not found on a new list of certified providers
Harry Styles Concert App Takes Fans in More Than One Direction With Blockchain Rewards
30.6.2023
At a recent concert, 5,000 of the pop star’s fans opened digital wallets through the EVNTZ app, paving the way for future blockchain-based rewards
Is Fednow the First Step Towards a Central Bank Digital Currency? Speculations Rise Ahead of Launch
30.6.2023
In recent days, there has been a buzz surrounding the upcoming debut of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Fednow project, slated for July 1, 2023. The discussions surrounding this topic have sparked speculation about whether this marks the central bank’s inaugural foray into a central bank...
Crypto Miner Hive Blockchain Touts Privacy of AI Models Running on Its GPUs
30.6.2023
Hive wants to provide enterprise AI training in its fleet of GPUs
Bitcoin Cash Hashrate Gains Momentum: Miners Flock to BCH as Profitability Surges
30.6.2023
Over the past two weeks, bitcoin cash has experienced a significant surge, increasing 182% against the U.S. dollar and attracting more hashrate to its network. Approximately 22 bitcoin cash mining pools are now allocating SHA256 hashrate to the chain as BCH is currently 2.7% more lucrative to mine...
Mind Network Secures $2.5M Seed Funding from Binance Labs, Other VCs
30.6.2023
Web3 data security and privacy platform Mind Network has closed a $2.5 million seed round that attracted many key investors, including Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance.
Mind Network provides users with end-to-end encryption and gives full control over personal data...
Binance's Commitment to Compliance: An Inside Look at the Program
30.6.2023
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is making an effort to to dispel myths that the crypto industry at large is a ‘non-compliant’.
In a Thursday blog post, the firm summarized the extent of Binance’s efforts to work together with international regulators, contrasting a persistent...
Former Goldman Sachs Executive Craig Broderick Joins Stablecoin-Issuer Circle's Board
30.6.2023
The former Goldman Sachs executive Craig Broderick has joined the Board of Directors of Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin.
Broderick served as the chief risk officer at Goldman Sachs for over three decades.
During his tenure at the investment bank, Broderick also...
Universities use blockchain-based storage to protect and democratize data
30.6.2023
Decentralized solutions can make academic research more secure and more accessible
Canadian Lawmakers Call for National Blockchain Strategy
30.6.2023
Canada appears ready to take a strong step toward blockchain adoption, with an influential group of lawmakers requesting that the government comes up with a national blockchain strategy.
Like the US, Canada lacks regulatory clarity in the crypto/blockchain market, which is putting the country...
Web3 and Blockchain: Key Drivers of Gaming Innovation and Player Engagement
30.6.2023
The gaming industry has seen massive progress over the last few decades. However, with blockchain technology around, the gaming world has a chance to expand into a new GameFi sector and innovate.
The advantages of blockchain elements in games could also boost engagement and adoption, where...
Sam Altman's Worldcoin Debuts in Germany, Incorporates Okta for Enhanced Identity Management
30.6.2023
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is integrating with one of the world’s largest identity management platforms and is launching a new identity protocol in Germany.
This is according to the company’s press release, shared with Cryptonews earlier this week. As per the anouncement, Worldcoin has now integrated...