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Argo Blockchain's Texas mining facility could cost up to $2B
5.11.2021
CEO Peter Wall has cited Texas’ cheap renewable energy as well as its openness to innovation in new technologies as part of the reason for the construction of the data center
Event recap Web Summit 2021: crypto, climate change and Facebook
5.11.2021
The topics of digital assets, nonfungible tokens, and the metaverse were on full display — even in panels unrelated to the crypto industry
A Second Nintendo Store Is Opening In Japan
5.11.2021
While you’d think Nintendo would have a slew of official shops in Japan, the Kyoto-based game company only has one. Located in Tokyo, the store, cleverly called Nintendo Tokyo, opened in November 2019. But that is going to change because now, in November 2021, Nintendo has announced a second one....
Trava Finance Is a Groundbreaking Protocol That Lets You Create Lending Pools to Start a Lending Business
4.11.2021
Trava is the next generation of Lending Protocols, employing an innovative model of multiple lending pools created by users. This groundbreaking cross-chain lending development is something you have to check out if you ever wanted to create and manage your own lending pool, starting an online...
Google invests $1B in CME Group along with 10-year Cloud deal
4.11.2021
CME Group chair and CEO Terry Duffy said the investment and partnership would help the company "transform derivatives markets through technology, expanding access and creating efficiencies for all market participants."
KuCoin launches virtual office in the Bloktopia metaverse
3.11.2021
According to the exchange, the meta office will allow users to decorate cyberpunks, interact with virtual furnishings, as well as chat and speak to each other in the virtual environment
DeFi, CeFi and institutions: AscendEX’s $50M raise highlights ambitions beyond exchange business
3.11.2021
Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Jump Capital and Alameda Research are just some of the big names behind AscendEX’s $50 million Series B
Marathon Digital stock reaches 6-year high as company HODLs $460M Bitcoin
3.11.2021
The mining firm said it expects its fleet of 133,000 miners to produce a hash rate of roughly 13.3 EH/s by 2023
Fast, Accurate Geolocation Data with IPWHOIS.io (Sponsored)
3.11.2021
In the world of marketing and content targeting, having accurate geolocation data can be the difference between a thriving enterprise and a floundering business. Accurate data is everything, especially in the targeted marketing. When you need trustworthy geolocation data, IPWHOIS.io is a great...
Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals
2.11.2021
Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading player in the crypto space, the head of its central banking institution has indicated in recent comments. Singapore to Establish...
Blizzard Is Already Losing Its First Female Studio Co-Head
2.11.2021
Jen Oneal, who recently assumed the top position at Blizzard in the wake of a significant reckoning at the company, will step down at the end of the year, she wrote in a statement today. Her co-lead, Mike Ybarra, will take over the rest of her responsibilities.Read more
Nike trademark applications and job posting hint at joining the metaverse
2.11.2021
Unlike reported issues with the company's physical shoe supply, virtual sneakers may not be limited by real world problems stemming from the pandemic
Nintendo Slashes Switch Production In Face Of Chip Shortage
2.11.2021
The ongoing chip shortage, which has affected nearly every electronic device on the planet, has forced Nintendo to grapple with a production reduction. Nikkei Asia reports that the Kyoto-based company will make 20 percent fewer Switch consoles through the end of its fiscal year, which wraps...
Siam Commercial Bank purchases 51% stake in crypto exchange Bitkub
2.11.2021
CEO Arthit Nanthawittaya said the acquisition was based on the growth of businesses in the digital asset space over the last 2 years and the expected value in the long term
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers will accept part of $22M salary in Bitcoin
1.11.2021
The Green Bay Packers player's total salary would be worth roughly 368.8 BTC at a price of $60,636
Amazon job posting hints company’s Web Services are preparing to adopt crypto
1.11.2021
The prospective employee would encourage those in senior positions at major companies to consider adopting cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, security-backed tokens, asset-backed tokens and nonfungible tokens
Beyond the NFT hype: Creating lasting business models for artists
1.11.2021
Digital creators and artists have been able to make a living by selling NFTs for high prices, but how long will this business model last?
Crypto.com is the #1 app in the Google Play Store in the US
1.11.2021
The exchange’s app was also the third most downloaded on the U.S. Apple App Store last week, but has since fallen to 20th
South African Finance Minister Seeks to Stop Pension Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrencies
1.11.2021
South African finance minister Enoch Godongwana has put forward proposals that bar pension funds from investing in cryptocurrencies, and has also set November 12 as the public comment deadline. Cryptocurrencies a Grey Area According to a report by Business Insider SA, Godongwana’s timeframe...
No Plans to Make US Dollar Sole Currency, Zimbabwean Finance Minister Calls Idea ‘Suicidal’
29.10.2021
The Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, recently told business leaders that he is not planning to make the U.S. dollar the country’s sole currency again. Government Focused on Strengthening Local Currency Instead of entertaining those calling for the dollarization of the Zimbabwean...