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‘In Hindsight the Metaverse Will Be Obvious and Inevitable’ Says Affyn CEO Lucaz Lee
20.5.2023
Despite the many obstacles that currently make mainstream adoption seem impossible, the metaverse will eventually “mature when gateways that form the access point for entering the myriads of metaverses come onstream,” Lucaz Lee, CEO of Affyn, has said. Lee suggested that when this point...
Shiba Inu Price Prediction as Shibarium Beta Transactions Approach 10 Million – SHIB Adoption on the Rise?
19.5.2023
Shiba Inu (SHIB), the world’s second most popular and largest crypto meme token by market capitalization that lives as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, has been range bound in the $0.00000850-0.0000090 area over the last few days.
The bears have been catching their breath after sending...
Crypto Firm Hashkey Eyes $1 Billion Valuation, Capitalizing on Hong Kong's Digital Shift
19.5.2023
Hong Kong-based digital asset firm HashKey Group aims to raise funds at a valuation of more than $1 billion.
The company is in early-stage talks to raise $100 million to $200 million from potential investors, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The deal...
Web3 zombie apocalypse is here: Last Remains joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
19.5.2023
Backed by industry heavyweights; this new blockchain game aims to get a foothold in the competitive arena
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches New All-Time High – BTC Adoption on the Rise?
18.5.2023
As Bitcoin mining difficulty hits an unprecedented high, the cryptocurrency's future price trajectory comes into focus.
The rising complexity of mining operations indicates a robust network and heightened interest in Bitcoin.
With mining becoming increasingly challenging, it begs the question:...
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023
18.5.2023
At the Bitcoin Builders Conference, Daniel Fogg from IOV Labs and Rootstock spoke with Cointelegraph about how emerging markets are shaping the future of the crypto space
DeFi Needs to Be Simpler for Wider Adoption, Uniswap Survey Suggests
18.5.2023
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols should be simplified for users if adoption is to grow, a survey from the team behind the Uniswap decentralized exchange (DEX) has suggested.
In a report that summarized the survey results, Uniswap called DeFi an “objectively simpler, more accessible tech...
Whampoa Group Private Family Office to Open Digital Bank in Bahrain – Here's the Latest
18.5.2023
Singapore-based investment firm Whampoa Group aims to open a digital bank in Bahrain to offer payment and settlement services for crypto firms.
In a recent statement, Whampoa Group said it plans to set up the bank, which will provide banking services as well as the trading, custody, and asset...
Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
18.5.2023
Pakistan's government has hardened its stance against cryptocurrencies, with Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha saying they will “never be legalized in Pakistan.”
Blockchain developers launch $50M fund to increase Wormhole adoption
18.5.2023
Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol often used to transfer assets from one blockchain to another
EU Council Adopts New Rules for Europe’s Crypto Markets
18.5.2023
The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to new regulations for crypto assets and markets in the EU. The decision completes a lengthy and complex legislative process for what’s considered to be the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets like bitcoin....
Bitcoin self-custody advocate explains why on-ramps are key to adoption
17.5.2023
Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp highlights the need for easier-to-use, improved self-custody solutions and more on-ramp avenues to drive Bitcoin adoption
Bitcoin.com Wallet Celebrates Major Milestone With 40 Million Crypto Wallets Created
17.5.2023
Bitcoin.com is proud to announce that it has reached a significant milestone in its mission to increase the adoption of cryptocurrency worldwide: the creation of the 40 millionth crypto wallet in the multi-chain, DeFi-ready Bitcoin.com Wallet. Since its inception in June 2017, the Bitcoin.com...
Bitcoin Lightning company River raises $35M amid ‘new wave of institutional adoption’
16.5.2023
“We’re seeing another wave of Bitcoin interest, largely driven by business and institutional adoption,” says Alex Leishman, River CEO. “It’s not fueled by hype.”
US Senators Reintroduce ‘Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act’
16.5.2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez have reintroduced the “Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act,” known as the “ACES Act,” for discussion in the Senate. The piece of legislation seeks to examine the level of adoption of bitcoin as a legal tender in...
Today in Crypto: Samsung Reportedly Partners with Bank of Korea on Offline CBDC Payments, G7 Discussing Crypto, China to Train 500,000 Blockchain Professionals
15.5.2023
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US lawmakers target perceived risks of crypto adoption in El Salvador with reintroduced bill
12.5.2023
The legislation appeared to be another attempt at the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act, originally introduced after the country's Bitcoin Law was enacted
10T Private Equity Firm Seeks $200 Million for New Crypto Startup Investment Fund
12.5.2023
Crypto-focused investment firm 10T Holdings is launching a new digital-asset startup investment fund seeking to raise $200 million from investors.
The new venture, dubbed TenSquared Capital, or 10SQ, aims to back digital asset startups at various stages of growth, Bloomberg reported, citing people...
Music Albums as an Asset Class
11.5.2023
The tokenization of music and the ability to create unique digital content means that music albums can now be viewed as an asset class, providing a new investment opportunity for clients of financial advisors
Argentine Coffee Shop Reveals x10 Rise in Crypto Pay in Past Year – Is Adoption on the Rise?
11.5.2023
An Argentinian coffee shop has announced a x10 rise in crypto-paying customers in the past year – and says it plans to open a branch in Chile.
Per Criptonoticias, the shop is named CrypStation, and has two branches in the capital, Buenos Aires.
In the past 12 months, the shop stated, over 10%...