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Sony and Astar Network Launch Web3 Incubation Program for NFT and DAO-Focused Projects
19.2.2023
On Feb. 17, 2023, Tokyo-based Sony Network Communications announced that it is co-hosting a Web3 incubation program with the multichain smart contract platform Astar Network. The program has started accepting applications, and Sony and Astar will jointly mentor Web3 projects “focused on...
Onecoin Cryptoqueen’s Ex-boyfriend Gets 5 Years in Prison
18.2.2023
A former boyfriend of Ruja Ignatova, the mastermind of the Ponzi scheme Onecoin, has received five years in prison. The sentence is for the laundering of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of proceeds from the notorious crypto scam which defrauded investors around the world. Ruja’s Former...
NFT Sales Surge Over 43% in Past Week, Topping $397 Million
18.2.2023
Sales of non-fungible token (NFT) assets over the last seven days rose 43.97% compared to the previous week, according to statistics recorded on Feb. 18, 2023. The volume of NFT sales reached $397.86 million this week, with 345,716 NFT buyers and roughly 1.62 million transactions. NFT Sales...
No businesses are for sale, says Blockchain.com
18.2.2023
Financial services firm Blockchain.com doesn't deny recent efforts to raise capital, but disputes claims about selling assets
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry
18.2.2023
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed...
The economics of cryptocurrency mining: Costs, revenues and market trends
18.2.2023
Explore the economics of cryptocurrency mining and the challenges and opportunities that exist in this rapidly evolving industry
Brazilian Government Preparing New Decree to Clarify Cryptocurrency Rules
18.2.2023
The Brazilian government is preparing to release a decree to fill the blank spaces that the recent approval of the cryptocurrency law has left open. The document, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, will establish the areas of oversight and responsibilities for the Central Bank of Brazil and...
Norwegian Authorities Seize Crypto Worth $6M From Axie Infinity Heist With FBI’s Help
18.2.2023
Norwegian authorities, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), have allegedly seized about $6 million that was stolen in last year’s Axie Infinity heist. “It is the biggest crypto seizure Norwegian police have ever...
Coinbase CEO Urges Congress to Pass Clear Crypto Legislation — Warns America Risks Losing Financial Hub Status
18.2.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called on Congress to pass clear crypto legislation, warning that the U.S. risks losing its status as a financial hub. “Crypto is open to everyone in the world and others are leading,” the executive stressed. Coinbase’s CEO on Cryptocurrency...
Report: Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh Negotiating Plea Deal with Prosecutors
18.2.2023
Another member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle allegedly plans to plead guilty to criminal charges for his role in the alleged fraud that occurred at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director...
DexibleApp aggregator hacked for $2M via 'selfSwap' function
17.2.2023
The buggy function was intended to allow users to provide their own routing information, but the code did not limit routers to a pre-approved list
NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce Charged by SEC for Touting EMAX Tokens
17.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce for touting EMAX tokens and making misleading comments about unregistered crypto securities. The former Boston Celtics small forward agreed to settle the charges and pay the SEC $1.409 million....
Ethereum on-chain data suggests ETH sell pressure could be a non-event after the Shanghai upgrade
17.2.2023
A recent Binance report details the status of Ethereum staking and explores why the Shanghai upgrade may not result in the ETH sell pressure some traders have predicted
Unstoppable Domains and Crypto Browser Opera Widen Scope to Offer Accessible Web3 Identity System
17.2.2023
Opera, the Web3 browser, and Unstoppable Domains, the non-fungible token (NFT) domain provider, have announced that users can now access all domain endings, including .x, .crypto, and .nft, across Opera’s browsers. Additionally, Opera and Unstoppable are offering a free .nft domain that...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Below $25,000 Following Recent Surge
17.2.2023
Bitcoin fell below the $25,000 mark on Friday, as markets moved into consolidation, following recent gains. Prices fell by almost $1,700 in the last 24 hours, with the global cryptocurrency market cap down 1.89% as of writing. Ethereum also dropped, after breaking into the $1,700 level on Thursday....
Huobi Token (HT) and BitTorrent-NEW (BTT) shed prices, while Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) moves towards 2000%
17.2.2023
The Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) and the Huobi Token (HT) help investors protect their investments from the bear market. ORBN shows the potential of rallying by more than 2000% in its presale, in contrast to Huobi Token (HT), which has seen its value drop over the previous month because of the fall. Keep...
Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) resists the bear trend, Terra (LUNA) is up 2.86% while DAO Maker (DAO) reaps 7.18% gain
17.2.2023
Cryptocurrency investors have reasons to be optimistic about the crypto industry this year, as many projects are looking up. Terra (LUNA), Orbeon Protocol (ORBN), and DAO Maker (DAO) holders are optimistic about their investment as these tokens keep appreciating. Let’s find out ORBN, LUNA,...
Cleanspark Boosts Bitcoin Mining Capacity With Acquisition of 20,000 Bitmain Rigs
17.2.2023
Bitcoin mining operation Cleanspark has acquired 20,000 brand-new Bitmain mining rigs for $43.6 million, the company reported. Once installed, Cleanspark expects to increase its capacity by 37% by adding roughly 2.44 exahash per second (EH/s) to the firm’s fleet. Cleanspark CEO Says...
OKX to launch OKBChain in Q1-2023
17.2.2023
Come the first quarter of 2023 and OKX will go ahead with the launch of OKBChain. The aim is to foster the growth and development of the crypto sphere while driving the adoption of cryptocurrency. It would further help the ecosystem expand in terms of decentralization. Segregation with OKXChain...
Azuro V2 & Azuro Score now live on Polygon with on-chain betting
17.2.2023
Azuro recently announced the release of its V2 and Azuro Score on Polygon. The launch allows crypto users to get one-click exposure to thousands of betting markets. The integration also provides users access to an AMM-like liquidity pool. This will help them earn Azuro Score points that can...