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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Starts Investing in Cryptocurrency — Finds Web3 Economics ‘Interesting’
30.4.2022
Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO whose net worth is $22.8 billion, reveals that he has put “a little bit” of money into cryptocurrency. He added that he finds Web3’s economics “interesting,” noting that the platforms and the use patterns are interesting....
Global Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Offers Its First Bitcoin-Backed Loan
30.4.2022
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly offered its first-ever loan backed by cryptocurrency. The cash loan was collateralized by bitcoin owned by the borrower. A spokesperson for Goldman Sachs explained that the deal is interesting to the investment bank due to its structure...
Argentinian Government Advances the Creation of a National CBDC
30.4.2022
The Argentinian government has taken the first steps in the launch of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC). A new decree identified the number 207/2022 gives new faculties to the Argentinian mint to involve in the investigation, development, and issuance of digital currencies. This puts...
Tech Start-up ‘Picture This’ Drops First Photography NFT With Renowned Photographer Christian Houge
30.4.2022
On April 29, photography-focused tech start-up Picture This is finally launching the ‘Polar Bear’ NFT, which raises awareness and money towards climate change and the impact humans have on our planet. Digital artworks have seen a booming rise in sales and popularity since the start...
There’s an Insatiable Urge to Burn Crypto — A Look at Why Projects Burn Tokens and the Benefits
29.4.2022
In recent times, cryptocurrencies that burn tokens have been very popular and a number of well known blockchain projects have destroyed large sums of digital assets. While a number of crypto projects have different burn schemes, the overall effect is usually the same, as destroying tokens reduces...
The Floor Value of Bored Ape Yacht Club’s NFT Collection Taps 152 ETH
29.4.2022
The non-fungible token (NFT) collection Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) has seen its floor value jump to 152 ether ($430K) for the cheapest Bored Ape NFT. Since September 1, 2021, the floor value of the BAYC NFT collection jumped from 25 ether ($70K) to today’s 152 ether, climbing more than 500%...
Elon Musk Is First in Line as Ukrainian NFT Museum MetaHistory Launches Hall of Fame
29.4.2022
Elon Musk is the first inductee into the Ukrainian NFT Museum MetaHistory’s Hall of Fame, but he will not be the last. Some other famous inductees include: Mila Kunis, Elton John, Jared Leto, Jim Carrey, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The Hall – MetaHistory’s Hall of Fame Since...
Finder’s Experts Predict Apecoin Will End 2022 at $27 per Token, 75% Think APE Is Just ‘Another Memecoin’
29.4.2022
On April 28, 2022, the crypto asset apecoin tapped an all-time high (ATH) tapping $26.70 per unit and the digital currency has taken the 25th largest market capitalization among 13,371 cryptocurrencies. The same day, the product comparison platform Finder published its prediction report that covers...
Revolutionary NFT Platform YellowHeart Protocol Set to Launch on Bittrex Global Starting Block
29.4.2022
YellowHeart Protocol, an NFT platform poised to disrupt the ticketing and music industries, is launching its utility token, HRTS (pronounced “Hearts”), on Bittrex Global’s IEO Platform Starting Block as the platform’s debut project. The Premier Marketplace for Musicians...
World Economic Forum Shares a Video About Changing Bitcoin’s Code to Proof-of-Stake
29.4.2022
According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) tweet, a “change in the way bitcoin is coded could almost eliminate its environmental impact.” That statement stems from a tweet the WEF published on April 26, with an accompanying video that claims “miners could stake their...
Biggest Movers: NEXO up Nearly 50% After Binance Listing, While TRON Climbs to 1-Week High
29.4.2022
NEXO was up by nearly 50% on Friday, as markets reacted to the news that Binance was listing the token on its platform. Today’s surge sent NEXO to a multi-week high, while TRON also moved higher, hitting a one week peak. NEXO Two weeks after announcing a partnership with Mastercard to launch...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Crypto Uncertainty Continues, as BTC Drops Again
29.4.2022
Crypto prices continued to seesaw on Friday, as both bitcoin and ethereum fell into the red, after a short lived rally on Thursday. Bitcoin was once again below $40,000 during the session, while ethereum extended its recent spell of trading below $3,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) once again fell below...
Central Bank of Cuba Introduces Specific Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation
29.4.2022
The Cuban government has issued new regulations concerning the operation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. In an official resolution, the Bank of Cuba establishes specific procedures that these individuals or companies must follow to operate legally in the country, after...
Finland to Donate Millions of Dollars From Sale of Seized Bitcoin to Ukraine
29.4.2022
The government of Finland is discussing supporting Ukraine with part of the money from the liquidation of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency seized in crime investigations. Finnish authorities want to sell the bitcoins soon and say they couldn’t come up with a better idea for...
GAIMIN Goes From Strength to Strength in Readiness for Its GMRX Listing
29.4.2022
In readiness for the imminent listing of our crypto currency, GMRX, we want to explain our philosophy and strategy and answer a number of questions and address some misconceptions about GAIMIN. Why has GAIMIN established a successful esports company – GAIMIN Gladiators? GAIMIN.IO...
Collection of South African Fine Wine Sold as NFTs
29.4.2022
Collections of South Africa’s fine wines were recently sold as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with one lot being sold for $79,000. Immediately following the auction, two lots were reportedly paid for using bitcoin. Lots Exceed Estimates Collections of fine wines made by some of South...
Riot Blockchain Is Constructing a 1 GW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Navarro County, Texas
29.4.2022
The publicly listed bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain has announced the company has started development on a 1 gigawatt (GW) bitcoin mining facility in Navarro County, Texas. The development of 400 megawatts (MW) of capacity has been initiated on the 265-acre site and the team hopes to have bitcoin...
Digital Yuan Giveaway: Shenzhen Residents to Receive 15 Million Yuan in Digital Currency
29.4.2022
The Chinese government is giving away 15 million yuan in central bank digital currency (CBDC) to 130,000 residents of Shenzhen this Friday. The digital yuan can be used at nearly 5,000 stores with no minimum purchase required. Digital Yuan Pilot Continues China’s central bank,...
Artizen’s $ATNT Listed on MEXC Global Plus Other Updates
29.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Artizen is a metaverse specialised company based on blockchain technology. We are preparing metaverse services by integrating various contents through NFT Marketplaces, NFT Projects and more. Artizen’s unique ecosystem, which is transparent and safe, is provided by organically...
India’s Decision on Crypto Regulation Will Not Be Rushed, Says Finance Minister
29.4.2022
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the country’s crypto policy will not be rushed. “Our intention is in no way to hurt the ecosystem, or to even say that we don’t need it,” she added. Finance Minister on Indian Crypto Regulation India’s finance...