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NFT gas usage shows downward trend, signals shift in landscape
3.8.2023
Despite a surge in Ether gas prices in May, NFT marketplaces only accounted for 3% of the entire Ethereum gas consumption
Evidence of crypto usage by ISIS is 'mounting': TRM Labs
23.7.2023
Blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs revealed that Tether (USDT) on the Tron network was being used for most of the transactions
JP Baric, CEO of Miningstore, on Bitcoin Mining and Energy Usage | Ep. 248
18.7.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, JP Baric, Founder and CEO of Miningstore, talks about the benefits of bitcoin mining on the rural electric grid, energy usage and bitcoins inherent value, and transitioning from a debt-based monetary system to an energy-based system. ...
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Threads copies Twitter again, introduces ‘rate limits’ to combat bots
18.7.2023
Zuckerberg’s “copycat” app has been forced to impose rate limits to block crypto and spam bots
Russia, 10 Southeast Asian Nations Discuss Using National Currencies in Trade Settlements
15.7.2023
Russia is discussing using national currencies in trade settlements with 10 Southeast Asian countries, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed. The move comes as more and more countries worldwide are seeking to de-dollarize....
Ethereum Tops New Crypto ESG Ranking, Bitcoin Slammed for Heavy Energy Usage
13.7.2023
Crypto data firm CCData released the first institutional-grade scoring system that evaluates digital assets focusing on environmental, social and governance aspects
SEC States Coinbase Misinteprets Howey Test, Misuses Major Questions Doctrine
10.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) answered the latest filing of Coinbase by shooting down the arguments presented by the exchange to throw out the ongoing lawsuit. The filing reaffirms the institution’s jurisdiction on securities laws, explaining that Coinbase misinterprets...
Yuan Usage Soars in Argentina: Over 500 Companies Request to Pay for Imports in Chinese Currency, Report
27.6.2023
Over 500 companies in Argentina have reportedly requested to pay for imports using Chinese yuan as the U.S. dollar shortage worsens. “The central bank doesn’t have dollars so it needs the emergency aid China is offering,” a trade economist in Buenos Aires explained. Chinese Yuan Usage Hits Record...
North Korean Analyst Warns of Accelerating End to Dollar Dominance — Says BRICS Poses Challenge to US Hegemony
27.6.2023
A North Korean analyst has cautioned that the actions taken by the U.S. to restrict the usage of the dollar and the growing interest of countries to join the BRICS bloc are “accelerating” the decline of the USD as the world’s dominant currency. North Korean State Media...
Limited generative AI usage to be allowed in Japanese schools
22.6.2023
The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to allow limited use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in elementary, junior high and high schools across the country
Terra’s Do Kwon Receives 4-Month Jail Sentence in Montenegro for Counterfeit Passport Usage
19.6.2023
Montenegro’s court has determined that Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, is guilty of using a counterfeit Costa Rican passport. As a result, he has been sentenced to four months in jail for the offense. Do Kwon Sentenced to 122 Days in Prison, Defendant Has 8 Days to Appeal According...
Latam Insights — Volcano Energy Bitcoin Mining Project Rises in El Salvador, Venezuelan Miners Leaving Amidst Crypto Corruption Probe
12.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Volcano Energy rises in El Salvador, Venezuelan bitcoin miners flee amidst nationwide mining ban, and Argentina deepens usage of the Chinese yuan to...
How to use credit cards wisely to avoid debt
9.6.2023
Discover effective strategies and best practices to use credit cards wisely and avoid debt
Fantom Blockchain to Return 15% of Gas Fees to Boost Network Usage – Here's What You Need to Know
30.5.2023
The Fantom (FTM) blockchain has introduced a new initiative called the "dApp Gas Monetization Program," aiming to reward projects that utilize its network and contribute to increased gas fee usage.
The new program, which recently received community support through a governance vote, seeks...
SWIFT Data Shows Despite De-Dollarization Push, US Dollar Is Still the King of International Settlements
22.5.2023
The share of the U.S. dollar usage for international payments has risen to 42.71% in April, despite the push of some countries towards de-dollarization. The dollar remains the most used currency in international settlements, with the euro taking second place according to data from the Society...
Chinese Autonomous Region of Guanxi to Adopt Digital Yuan in Push for ASEAN Trade Integration
20.5.2023
The Chinese autonomous region of Guanxi, located in the south of China, will implement a wide adoption plan for the digital yuan, that includes a push for using it as a trade currency with countries part of the ASEAN bloc. This pilot plan looks to be part of the experimentation to step up the usage...
Russia and Iran Phasing Out US Dollar in Bilateral Trade Settlements
19.5.2023
The governments of Russia and Iran are starting to phase out the usage of the U.S. dollar to conduct bilateral trade settlements. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that 80% of Russia-Iran trade transactions are settled using national currencies and that they are considering also...
Iraq Issues Ban on US Dollar Transactions to Bolster Usage of Iraqi Dinar
16.5.2023
The government of Iraq issued a ban on using the U.S. dollar for conducting business transactions on May 14. The ban, which is already in effect, is designed to bolster the usage of the Iraqi dinar, the fiat currency of the country, and to reduce the influence of the dollar and its exploitation...
How to use a VPN for online security and privacy
15.5.2023
Explore how to use a VPN for enhanced online security and privacy using step-by-step instructions
Hedge Fund Mogul Stanley Druckenmiller Warns of ‘Hard Landing’ for US Economy
15.5.2023
Billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller has a dire prediction for the U.S. economy: a recession is looming, and it’s likely set to hit this June. Druckenmiller’s forecast comes as American consumer spending remains low, and is largely driven by credit card usage. Druckenmiller,...