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Goldman Sachs to Spend 'Tens of Millions' on Discounted Crypto Investments After FTX Implosion: Report
6.12.2022
The investment bank sees a bigger need for trustworthy and established players in the crypto space
SBF Was ‘Delusional,’ Will ‘Spend Time in Jail’ Says Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz — ‘He Needs to Be Prosecuted’
2.12.2022
Galaxy Digital’s CEO Mike Novogratz talked to Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s Squawk Box and gave his reaction to Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) recent New York Times (NYT) Dealbook Summit interview. Novogratz said that SBF was “delusional” and insisted that the former FTX CEO needs to be prosecuted...
Army Planned To Spend Millions On Twitch And Call Of Duty To Recruit Gen Z
2.12.2022
The U.S. Army’s gamer to soldier pipeline is hardly a secret at this point, but new documents show its recent, detailed plans to spend millions to recruit Gen Z through gaming-related sponsorships and ad campaigns. The partnerships ranged from Call of Duty Twitch streamers to sponsoring content...
Overwatch Players Spend 30 Hours Watching Games, Get No Rewards
30.11.2022
Some folks watch esports events for the thrill of seeing a game played at the highest possible skill level. Others tune in for promised rewards from developers. If you’re in the latter camp, and you logged a ton of hours of watching the latest Overwatch League event on YouTube, you’re probably very...
Shopping․io Integrates DINO LFG Enabling $DINO for E-Commerce Shopping
25.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Shopping.io announced their partnership with DINO LFG. DINO holders can now use their $DINO token for online purchases from major retailers like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Walmart. Shopping.io is known for allowing holders to spend their crypto effortlessly on global eCommerce websites...
SBF, FTX execs reportedly spend millions on properties in the Bahamas
22.11.2022
At least 19 properties worth around $121 million were reportedly purchased under FTX's name, Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents and senior-level executives
Lebanese Mint, Keep, Spend Crypto Amid Crisis, Report Unveils
7.11.2022
Living in the chaos of a deep crisis, people in Lebanon have been turning to cryptocurrency, a new media report has confirmed. From earning much needed income through mining and work, to storing wealth and paying in stores, bitcoin, tether and other cryptos have started to push aside...
Bitcoin Core’s Version 24.0 Full-RBF Proposal Sparks Controversy, Synonym CEO Calls ‘Pet Agenda’ an ‘Attack’
4.11.2022
During the last few weeks, a number of individuals have been discussing the upcoming release of Bitcoin Core version 24.0 and how the codebase will include full-replace-by-fee (RBF) logic. The discussion has become controversial as a few Lightning Network and zero confirmation advocates have...
Blockchain.com Launches Crypto Visa Card With 1% Cashback Crypto Rewards
27.10.2022
Crypto firm Blockchain.com has announced the launch of a new crypto-centric pre-paid Visa card and so far, 50,000 users have registered for the waitlist signup. In addition to launching its crypto Visa card powered by the card issuing platform Marqeta, Blockchain.com Visa users will earn 1% back...
Crypto Payments Firm Bitpay Adds MATIC Support, Panini America to Accept Polygon Payments
26.10.2022
Bitcoin and crypto payment services provider Bitpay has announced that the company now supports the Polygon (MATIC) network. According to the firm, Bitpay app users will be able to store, trade, and spend MATIC later this week, and the collectibles company Panini America will be Bitpay’s first...
Google feels the bear market as crypto ads revenue slips since July
26.10.2022
Alphabet’s revenue from Google advertising was down in Q3 2022, with decreased search spending from financial services and cryptocurrency subcategories highlighted
‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Spends Slow Down Considerably in 2022, as 92 Decade-Old BTC Worth $1.79 Million Wake Up
25.10.2022
While the price of bitcoin has remained range bound and coasting along just above the $19K zone, over 60% of the bitcoin in circulation has not moved in a year or more. Moreover, there’s been very few transfers from bitcoins stemming from 2010, and it’s been more than two months since...
Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried No Longer Looking to Spend $1 Billion on Political Donations
17.10.2022
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has made a U-turn on his statement to spend up to or even more than $1 billion in political donations in the run-up to the 2024 United States presidential election.
Back in May, the 30-year-old billionaire said he plans to give “north of $100 million” in the next...
Nigeria Can Become World Leader in the Digital Economy Says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
14.10.2022
According to Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his country is well-positioned to become a global leader in the digital economy. However, for that to happen, Nigeria must choose the right approach and spend more time developing digital skills. Nigeria Better Equipped Than 3 Decades Ago...
Mastercard Focusing on 5 Key Areas to Turn Crypto Into ‘an Everyday Way to Pay’
14.10.2022
Mastercard has outlined five key crypto areas it is working on in order to “turn cryptocurrencies into an everyday way to pay.” A Mastercard executive opined: “Someday soon, the ability to own and spend a digital currency could be as seamless as making a contactless card...
Report: Even Facebook Isn't Using Its Own Metaverse, Begs Employees To Spend Time In It
7.10.2022
According to a report by The Verge, Meta’s Horizon Worlds metaverse app is so dreadful, even the people making it don’t want to use it. So if you woke up this morning wondering, “I wonder if anyone’s figured out what the metaverse is for?” you can rest assured, it’s still nope.Read more
Mature Bitcoin Wealth Taps an All-Time High — Diamond Hands Trend Highlights ‘Refusal to Spend’
27.9.2022
After bitcoin neared $25K roughly 44 days ago, the crypto asset’s price has lost more than 17.88% in value against the U.S. dollar. Onchain analysis from researchers at Glassnode details that the price drop has placed short-term holders into “severe unrealized loss.” Long-term...
Environmental Groups to Spend Another $1M on Ads for Bitcoin Code Change After the Merge
15.9.2022
The campaign to change the bitcoin code to decrease its energy use will be reigniting its efforts after ethereum's move to a less energy-intensive protocol
Twitter brings back suspended NFTs accounts as Solana threatens to pause ad spend
31.8.2022
No official explanation was given as to why the accounts were suspended in the first place
Kenyan Activists Say Cryptocurrencies Have the ‘Potential to Create New Ways for Young People to Earn’
24.7.2022
According to some Kenya-based activists, raising funds through cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFT) sales is not only faster but less costly as well. The activists added that digital currency also has the “potential to create new ways for young people to earn, spend, save and send...