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Meet Ordinals, the New Bitcoin NFT Engine, and the Drama Surrounding Them
31.1.2023
Ordinals, a new way of using and getting content using Bitcoin, are enabling creators to harness the utility of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) directly from the blockchain, essentially creating native Bitcoin NFTs. This has stirred the pot in some circles, which are now discussing if this is the way...
Bitcoin price is up, but BTC mining stocks could remain vulnerable throughout 2023
30.1.2023
Bitcoin miners have been under duress for more than a year and even with BTC price trading at $24,000, BTC mining stocks could still face challenges throughout 2023
Nearly $13 Billion in Sales: Breaking Down 5 NFT Collections by Sales Volume
29.1.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) assets have existed since at least 2014, but interest in them began to rise in January 2021, according to Google Trends data. Approximately one year later, the search term “NFT” reached its highest score on Google Trends. During that time the top five...
Blur NFT Marketplace Surges in Volume and Market Share, Rivaling Industry Leader Opensea
26.1.2023
Blur, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has seen a significant increase in volume since its launch in October. According to statistics from Dune Analytics, Blur has captured about 30% of the market share in terms of sales volume. The NFT marketplace leader, Opensea, commands 48% of...
Where Are the Crypto OGs? — Taxation Is Theft, but Joe Biden Needs Ice Cream Money
26.1.2023
Bitcoin was once viewed as a means to opt out of violent, legacy financial systems. Now, it is being co-opted by the very same, and zealous newcomers to crypto think that’s a good thing, while still giving lip service to peer-to-peer values. Ignoring the problems with fiat money, they...
Crypto Regulation Is Like a Flimsy Umbrella in a Monsoon
25.1.2023
You know what they say, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But when it comes to protecting your crypto funds on centralized exchanges (CEXes), the old adage should be “when life gives you regulations, make a self-custody wallet.” Self-custody is undoubtedly...
Axie Infinity’s Monthly Player Count Drops to Low Not Seen Since November 2020
23.1.2023
After recording $4.26 billion in total non-fungible token (NFT) sales, the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity’s monthly player count has dropped to levels not seen since November 2020, a period of 26 months. Despite the low player count, the project’s native token, AXS, has climbed...
NFT Market Sales Climb 16% Higher; 43.48% Increase in Buyers in Third Week of 2023
22.1.2023
Closing out the third week of January 2023, non-fungible token (NFT) assets saw a 16.39% increase in overall sales. 320,580 buyers participated in the NFT market action this past week, an increase of 43.48% compared to the week prior. $256.69 million in NFT sales were recorded over the last seven...
Plus: GTA Trilogy remaster 'stealth launches' on Steam!
20.1.2023
Also: plenty of console & non-Steam charts for you
East African Community to Decide on Regional Central Bank Launch in 2023
19.1.2023
The East African Community (EAC) will decide during the course of the year 2023 when and where it will locate the envisioned regional central bank, the regional intergovernmental organization’s Peter Mathuki has reportedly said. The setting up of the regional central bank is expected to help...
Blockchain’s Non-Crypto Applications Take Center Stage on Davos Day 2
18.1.2023
Policymakers and business executives were quick to draw a distinction between distributed ledgers and cryptocurrencies at #WEF23
Ethereum Will Soon Have 100 Million Addresses With Non-Zero Balance – What This Milestone Means for ETH Price
17.1.2023
The number of Ethereum addresses holding a non-zero balance hit a new record high on Monday of 92.5 million. 2022’s bear market, which culminated in the collapse of one of the world’s former largest cryptocurrency exchanges in November, does not appear to have impacted growth in the number...
Defi Lending Sector Experiences Major Shake-Up: 71% of Total Value Locked Evaporates in 12 Months
17.1.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) has continued to remain deeply ingrained in the cryptocurrency economy as the ecosystem provides users with a non-custodial way to exchange digital assets, lend cryptocurrencies, issue stablecoins, and ways to profit from arbitrage. In the lending sector of defi, a...
Spanish Airline Vueling to Accept Cryptocurrency as Means of Payment
17.1.2023
Vueling, a low-cost Spanish airline, has announced it is exploring the functionality of blockchain and NFT (non-fungible token) technology to accept cryptocurrency as a means of payment for its services. The company enlisted the aid of Criptan, a registered Spanish cryptocurrency exchange, and aims...
NFT Sales Drop 59% in Second Week of 2023; Ethereum Dominates Top 20 Blockchains with 75% of Sales
15.1.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dropped significantly in contrast to the seven days prior, as NFT sales are down 59.35% this week. During the past seven days, $208.68 million in NFT sales were recorded, with $157.20 stemming from the Ethereum blockchain. The top-selling NFT collection this past...
SEC Chairman Warns Most Crypto Will Fail — Says ‘Don’t Get Caught up in FOMO, Fear of Missing Out’
15.1.2023
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has warned that most crypto tokens will fail. He has urged investors not to “get caught up in the FOMO, the fear of missing out,” emphasizing that crypto is a highly speculative, non-compliant asset class....
Trump’s NFT Prize Collection Surfaces on Secondary Markets, Generates $53K in 24-Hour Sales
12.1.2023
Following the launch of Donald Trump’s non-fungible token (NFT) card collection, winners of the Trump-themed prizes are selling prize NFTs on secondary NFT marketplaces such as Opensea. The Polygon-minted NFTs act as passes for a one-on-one Zoom meeting with the 45th president of the United...
12 Marvel Snap Cards That Can Go Into Any Deck
12.1.2023
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The Fed Will Keep Focusing on Crypto — Fed Governor Says ‘We Do Not Want to Hinder Innovation’
12.1.2023
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says while “cryptocurrency activities can pose significant risks,” the Fed does not want to “hinder innovation.” She added: “By inhibiting innovation, we could be pushing growth in this space into the non-bank sector, leading...
Game of Thrones NFTs Sell Out Quickly, But Draw Criticism for ‘Poorly Drawn’ Characters
11.1.2023
The cryptocurrency community is discussing the new “Game of Thrones” non-fungible token (NFT) assets that were launched on the NFT marketplace niftys.com. The “Build Your Realm” collection sold out on Jan. 10, the day it was released. However, there have been complaints...