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Bitcoin Network Hits 75% Progress Towards Next Reward Halving
30.4.2023
At 11:06 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 29, 2023, at block height 787,500, the number of blocks left to discover until the next Bitcoin blockchain halving is now fewer than 52,500 blocks. This means the network has progressed 75% through the 210,000-block halving cycle, which will ultimately...
Russia Actively Discussing BRICS Expansion With Member Nations, Official Reveals
29.4.2023
A Russian official has revealed that regular discussions are being held between Russia and other BRICS member nations regarding the expansion of the economic group. “This requires a thorough analysis and delicate internal work by the five countries to reach a consensus,” according...
China's Metaverse Geared Towards Work and Health – Is This the Future?
27.4.2023
As Meta and other Western tech giants seek to create virtual worlds for consumers in the metaverse, China is taking a different approach.
The Chinese government is backing technologies that it sees as strategic and setting rules to govern what can go on in cyberspace. Rather than creating...
Satoshi’s Math: How Bitcoin’s Use of Mathematical Tools Ensures System Consistency
26.4.2023
Over 14 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled the Bitcoin network to the world, creating the very first triple-entry bookkeeping system known to mankind. This technological wonder, with a current market value of $540 billion, ingeniously integrates encryption and mathematical formulas to fortify...
UK financial watchdog to crypto industry: ‘Let’s work together’
26.4.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority wants input from crypto companies on moving forward with regulations
UK FCA Wants to Work With the Crypto Industry to Develop Regulation, Executive Says
25.4.2023
The U.K. is consulting on new rules for the crypto sector
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Starts Work Week in the Red
24.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Russia to Work With Digital Currencies of Other Nations
23.4.2023
The platform developed for the digital ruble will be able to operate with different state-issued digital currencies, the Bank of Russia said. Mechanisms for interaction with digital coins minted by the central banks of other countries are already under development, the monetary authority unveiled....
Over half of Americans fear ‘major impact’ by AI on workers: Survey
21.4.2023
More respondents said AI will “hurt” American workers more than it will “help” them over the next 20 years
Ethereum Name Service to Work With MoonPay to Build Fiat On-Ramp
20.4.2023
The partnership will create the ability for people to purchase .eth domain names with fiat currency for the first time
New Marvel Game Has Avengers Yell At You While You Work Out
19.4.2023
On Tuesday, Marvel announced what’s arguably its most bizarre gaming project to date: a mobile app where comic book characters holler at you while you work out.Read more
MicroStrategy’s Saylor fuses work email address with Bitcoin Lightning
18.4.2023
Fans of the Bitcoin bull have been transferring him 21 Satoshis as a way to test out the feature
Ondo Finance Introduces Yield-Generating Stablecoin Alternative for Institutions – How Does it Work?
14.4.2023
A new type of yield-generating stablecoin has been introduced by DeFi provider Ondo Finance, offering institutions a way to benefit from the return of US money market funds on-chain.
According to an update from Ondo Finance on Thursday, the new stablecoin, dubbed OMMF, will be a tokenized version...
What are cross-border payments, and how do they work?
14.4.2023
Blockchain cross-border payments enable near-real-time cost-effective transactions across international borders, eliminating banking intermediaries
Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade Unlocks Staked Ether, Over 860K ETH Poised for Withdrawal, Price Surges 6%
13.4.2023
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade was successfully implemented, enabling validators to withdraw staked ether. Data reveals that more than 860,000 ether is poised for unlocking, and 77,000 ether is expected to be withdrawn on Thursday....
FTX eyes recovery of assets with work for the future in process
13.4.2023
Since FTX’s collapse about four months ago, there has been instability in the cryptocurrency market, forcing holders to follow the wait-watch principle. Things have not been working well for Sam Bankman-Fried since then. He is the former Chief Executive Officer of FTX who has pleaded...
Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade to Enable Staking Withdrawals Set to Go Live on April 12
12.4.2023
The Ethereum blockchain is set to undergo its next major update since the network switched from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake through The Merge. The upcoming upgrade, dubbed “Shapella,” which combines the Shanghai and Capella validator changes, is expected to take place on April...
Bill protecting Bitcoin mining rights passes in Arkansas Senate and House
8.4.2023
The Arkansas Data Centers Act is moving now to the governor's office for approval. It grants crypto miners in the State the same rights as data centers
Ethereum Pioneer Unveils New Blockchain for Creatives and Artists – How Does it Work?
6.4.2023
Fabian Vogelsteller said that the goal for his LUKSO project is to become an ecosystem for creatives by "building a whole toolset and ecosystem and marketplace around NFTs using universal profile on the base." ...
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Everstake CEO: Many Delegators Fail to Understand What Staking Is - And It May Lead to Trouble
2.4.2023
Sergey Vasylchuk is the Co-founder & CEO of the staking provider Everstake.__________
Our company, Everstake, has been in the validation business for almost five years. And while our revenue model heavily relies on incentivizing people to stake their crypto, seeing that some of them don’t really...