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GensoKishi Online Initiates First NFT Auction
3.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. GensoKishi Online Metaworld is a GameFi and metaverse incarnation of GensoKishi Online, which received the ‘Game of the Year Gold Award’ in Taiwan 10 years ago. The game leverages blockchain technology to build a digital world ecology, and GenoKishi Online Metaworld...
Omar Syed and Nischal Shetty of WazirX Reveal a Crypto Project Named Shardeum
3.2.2022
Crypto entrepreneurs Omar Syed and Nischal Shetty recently announced a new platform called Shardeum. Both Nischal and Omar have also worked on WazirX, which holds a major portion of the crypto market in South Asia. Shardeum will be an EVM-compatible sharded network with robust security, complete...
Grammy-winner John Legend launches new music and art NFT platform
3.2.2022
The CEO of the new NFT platform says that it won’t require users to have a crypto wallet, and will prioritize ease of access for a mainstream audience
China Designates 15 National Pilot Zones and 164 Entities for Blockchain Projects
3.2.2022
The Chinese government has established 15 pilot zones and 164 entities for blockchain projects. “Projects will be carried out in various fields such as manufacturing, energy, government and tax services, law, education, health, trade and finance, and cross border finance.” China...
Woori Bank to Accept Blockchain-based Driving Permits as Form of Authentication
3.2.2022
The South Korean financial giant Woori Bank has become the first commercial bank in the nation to start accepting blockchain-powered driver’s licenses as an official form of authentication....
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Battle for authenticity heats up in world's most popular NFT collection
2.2.2022
It's a dilemma: Delegitimize CryptoPunks V1 and face severe pushback from V1 owners, or legitimize CryptoPunks V1 and cause brand dilution, which may lead to a drop in the value of CryptoPunks V2
Youtuber and alleged thief publicly refuses to return investors' funds after $750k rug pull
2.2.2022
"Yeah, I could give the money back. It is within my power, but I'm gonna look out for myself and not do that," said Ice Poseidon when confronted in a video interview
$5 wrench attacks appear to be on the rise in the crypto community
2.2.2022
"Be careful, sometimes, when you mention that you work in crypto, people's impression of you immediately switches to "millionaire" or "billionaire", making you far more susceptible to extortion-related crimes," writes security expert Dr. Anon
El Salvador Switches Tech Providers — Chooses Alphapoint to Operate Chivo Bitcoin Wallet
2.2.2022
On February 2, 2022, the blockchain infrastructure provider Alphapoint has announced that the Salvadoran government has chosen the firm to operate the bitcoin wallet Chivo. The bitcoin wallet is the largest fintech application in the country and Alphapoint “supports the frontend and backend...
EA's Boss Went From Calling NFTs The 'Future' To Running Away From Them
2.2.2022
Just three months ago, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson called NFTs an important part of “the future of our industry.” Now he’s doing everything he can to downplay their significance. The move by the publisher of FIFA and Madden comes as the NFT backlash hits new heights, including at EA where...
Ethereum Founder Confirms DOGE Shifting to Proof-of-Stake
2.2.2022
Dogecoin recently announced working with Vitalik Buterin to bring proof-of-stake to the network. The Ethereum founder confirmed the news, stating that the meme coin will complete the shift for its new community staking system. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, owns Dogecoin and tweets about...
Report: Blockchain Among Technologies to Be Prioritized by Saudi Arabia’s IT Decision Makers in 2022
2.2.2022
Blockchain is among six emerging technologies that will be prioritized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)’s IT decision makers in 2022 and beyond, according to a recent study. Effect of Covid-19 The government of Saudi Arabia’s IT decision makers have named blockchain as one of...
Alphabet exploring blockchain technology for flagship services
2.2.2022
Google's parent company is reportedly exploring applying emerging tech to its main products and services
Cardano Introduces Pipelining: a New Consensus Layer Scaling Solution
2.2.2022
Cardano recently upgraded its plumbing method with the latest consensus layer scaling solution, pipelining. It will be a major part of Cardano’s scaling plan in 2022 to assist the ever-growing Cardano ecosystem. With Cardano entering the Basho development phase, the network is focusing on meeting...
Blockchain Fest 2022: The Tradition of Crypto Community Takes Singapore
2.2.2022
Blockchain Fest 2022 is no doubt becoming a good crypto tradition with FINEXPO stepping out to Singapore in 2022. This June luxurious and the most iconic Singaporean Marina Bay Sands will welcome the crypto community with its leading figures and top professionals. As usual, top expertise...
Nifty News: Coachella lifetime pass, WildEarth’s wildlife, Worms ditches NFTs after backlash
2.2.2022
The Worms franchise won’t be coming to the blockchain anymore, WildEarth TV has launched NFTs to support wildlife conservation and Rick Flair is set to be tokenized
Blockchain Software Firm Consensys Acquires Mycrypto Ethereum Wallet
1.2.2022
On February 1, the blockchain infrastructure firm Consensys has revealed it has acquired the Ethereum-based wallet Mycrypto and plans to merge the wallet into Metamask. The price Consensys paid for Mycrypto was not disclosed but the announcement notes that the acquisition will “further...
First cross-chain governance proposal passes on Aave
1.2.2022
"It's a major step forward in multi-chain governance systems," said the team at Aave
$3.6 Billion in Bitcoin From the 2016 Bitfinex Hack Consolidates Into a Single Address
1.2.2022
$3.6 billion or 94,643.29 bitcoin stemming from the 2016 Bitfinex hack was moved and consolidated into a single wallet following 23 transfers. At the time of writing, the $3.6 billion in bitcoin remains idle and the trading platform Bitfinex says it “continues to work globally with...
Crypto Asset Manager Wisdomtree Reveals ‘Direct-to-Retail’ Digital Wallet
1.2.2022
The crypto asset and exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager Wisdomtree has revealed the company is launching a new digital wallet called Wisdomtree Prime, which will allow users to hold crypto assets, blockchain-enabled funds, tokenized versions of commodities like gold, and access to stocks or bonds...