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Craig Wright Won’t Give Cryptographic Proof He’s Satoshi, His Lawyers Say at Hodlonaut Trial
14.9.2022
Wright’s attorneys say his scholarly work, personal history and, above all, his success convincing Gavin Andresen that he held Satoshi’s private keys are proof enough
Splatoon 3's Most-Hated Gun Needs To Go, Players Say
13.9.2022
With Splatoon 3 finally out on Nintendo Switch, folks have no doubt tried their hands at a variety of the game’s eclectic weapons. There are plenty to check out, from the classic rapid-firing Splattershot Jr. to newer weapons like the quick-slashing Splatana (which has quickly become a fave...
A Bitcoin ETF Is Long Past Due, Crypto Lobbyists Say in New Report
12.9.2022
The crypto industry is baring its teeth in long-fought battle over spot exchange-traded funds, getting set to issue a report critical of how the Securities and Exchange Commission has handled itself
Who Can Say Who Is Not Satoshi? Hodlonaut and Wright Go to Trial to Find Out
12.9.2022
Craig Wright is suing Twitter influencer Hodlonaut over a series of tweets in 2019 in which Hodlonaut called Wright a fraud and a scammer. Hodlonaut sued Wright in Norway to secure a court confirmation that those tweets weren't defamatory. The trial kicks off this week in Oslo
Hungary’s Prime Minister Says ‘Europe Has Run out of Energy’ Amid Russia’s Gas Standoff
11.9.2022
Europe is suffering and struggling to contain an energy crisis according to various reports that say the eurozone might have to deal with a cold winter that could lead to energy rationing and blackouts. A recent survey published by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) shows seven...
Report: Legal Experts Say Nigeria in Need of ‘Clear-Cut Guidelines’ for Crypto Industry
8.9.2022
Authorities in Nigeria have been told to consider upgrading the country’s cryptocurrency regulatory guidelines because current regulations are not consistent with the realities on the ground. According to legal experts, the growing interest in cryptocurrencies by Nigerians means the country...
Overlapping Bar Charts
7.9.2022
As the name suggests, overlapping charts visualize two different sets of data in a single diagram. The idea is that the overlapping bars allow us to compare data, say, year-over-year. They are also useful for things like tracking progress for …
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Digital Euro to Focus on Personal Use, Not Web3, EU Officials Say
7.9.2022
The central bank digital currency could fail if it doesn't offer something more than cash and credit cards do, industry representatives remarked
Traders say Bitcoin price bounce is overdue after a ‘massive’ BTC long position appears
6.9.2022
A Binance futures entity has been accumulating for days, and the result could be quite the squeeze, analysts believe
Russian Arrested for Defrauding Buyers of Mining Hardware Worth Over $300,000
5.9.2022
Police in the southern Russian city of Astrakhan have detained a man accused of defrauding people who wanted to purchase crypto miners. Law enforcement officials say the suspect made millions of rubles through fictitious sales of mining devices to Russian citizens and foreigners. Investigators...
Hackers Offer to Sell Belarus President Lukashenko’s Passport as NFT
3.9.2022
Anti-government hackers have attempted to sell what they say is an NFT of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s passport. The members of the ‘Belarusian Cyber Partisans’ collective claim to have obtained the passport data of all of the country’s citizens. Cyber...
Crypto's adaptability, openness key to ideal monetary system, say BIS execs
3.9.2022
Some of the biggest flaws preventing present-day cryptocurrencies from mainstream adoption, pointed out by the BIS execs, are bottleneck congestion in DeFi and the reliance on volatile assets
Gold and Silver Markets Shudder, Analysts Say Firm Dollar and Rate Hikes May Drag Precious Metal Markets Lower
1.9.2022
Precious metal markets have shuddered during the last few weeks, as gold’s price per ounce nears a six-week low hovering just under $1,700 per unit. Silver crashed through the $18 range slipping to $17.80 per ounce. While both gold and silver dipped between 0.85% to 0.89% against the U.S....
'I Would Never Date a Crypto Guy Again.' What Women Say About Dating in Crypto
1.9.2022
Three women share how greed, gluttony and pride have turned them off from dating crypto bros
Bitcoin holds $20K, but analysts say BTC open interest leaves room for ‘more deleveraging’
31.8.2022
BTC trades in the lower-end of its 76-day range, but analysts say future Fed actions and record-high open interest increase the possibility of future “deleveraging events.”
Pokémon GO TikTok Seems To Say The Quiet Part: People Are DTF Pokémon
31.8.2022
Look, it’s not a comfortable topic. But, unafraid as we are to cover the more controversial, divisive topics at Kotaku, we think it’s time to acknowledge it: Some Pokémon are just kinda hot. And it seems even official Pokémon companies may be willing to acknowledge this.Read more
Crypto Farms Mining at Russian Oil Fields Reach 85 MW of Capacity, Analysts Say
31.8.2022
Farms mining cryptocurrency at oil wells in Russia account for 85 megawatts (MW) of energy capacity, experts have estimated. Investors are considering projects for another 200 MW despite constraints stemming from Western sanctions, a report reveals. Annual Income From Crypto Mining With Associated...
Inflation Hedge or Not, Bitcoin's True Value Is Separation of Money and State
28.8.2022
Inflationary forces are still out there and investors are thinking about how best to protect themselves. Is bitcoin a way to do that?
Cryptocurrencies copying Bitcoin not really making the cut, experts say
26.8.2022
Pierre Rochard said that Bitcoin is the best digital money network and everything else is worse
While Almost 80% of Russians Know Crypto, Only 6% Understand It Well, Survey Finds
26.8.2022
The overwhelming majority of Russians in big cities are well aware of the term cryptocurrency but those with a good understanding of the topic are quite a small proportion, a new poll has indicated. Experts say that currency restrictions imposed earlier this year are helping growth in interest...