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Coinbase-Backed Insurance Alternative OpenCover Debuts on Layer 2 Blockchain Base
7.9.2023
OpenCover, which raised $4 million in a seed round led by the likes of NFX and Jump Crypto, received a $200,000 funding bump from Coinbase to bolster its debut on Base
‘Ethereum Supreme Court’ Mooted by Blockchain Executive as Alternative to ‘Code Is Law’
5.9.2023
A proposal from Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski would see a “hierarchical system of on-chain courts” arbitrate on-chain disputes
Lightning Network Sees Sharp 14% Decline in Capacity After Hitting Peak
4.9.2023
Data reveals that the Lightning Network’s capacity, or the total value of open channels, has dwindled by over 14% since July 9, 2023. Following a peak of 5,468 BTC, an estimated 786 BTC valued at $20.32 million has been withdrawn from the secondary network. From Peak to Plunge: Lightning...
Dollar Share in Reserves Drops Below 60%, Yuan Rises, Russian Diplomat Says
2.9.2023
The share of currencies other than the U.S. dollar and the euro in international reserves is on the rise, according to a Russian representative. The trend is being observed as a growing number of countries try to use their national currencies in foreign trade settlements, the official noted. Russia...
Chinese Yuan Not Ready to Topple US Dollar as World Reserve Currency, Says Strategist
2.9.2023
A global macro strategist has explained that the Chinese yuan is unlikely to replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. She emphasized that the “weaponization” of the USD is one of the top reasons why Russia, China, and other BRICS nations have been seeking an alternative...
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
1.9.2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates...
SEC Could Prepare Alternative Arguments to Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Berenberg
31.8.2023
Coinbase’s potential involvement in spot bitcoin ETFs could serve as part of the SEC’s reconfigured arguments for rejecting the applications, the report said
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Calls for De-Dollarization of the Global Economy
28.8.2023
Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, has called to de-dollarize the global economy due to the difficulties the current system brings to emerging countries affected by U.S. sanctions. In a message directed to the BRICS leaders, Maduro called to establish alternative settlement systems using...
Glassnode and Ark Invest Introduce ‘Cointime Economics’ — A New Model to Measure Bitcoin’s Value
27.8.2023
Researchers from Glassnode and Ark Invest have collaborated to develop a new economic model for analyzing Bitcoin’s onchain metrics called “Cointime Economics.” The framework offers an alternative way to measure the economic activity and value of bitcoin based...
HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu2 (BITCOIN2) Pumps 25,000% But Will It Rugpull? Best Meme Coin Alternative Whales Are Buying
24.8.2023
As DEX tokens continue to explode, HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu2 (BITCOIN2) has undertaken a sensational +25,000% pump, but with pundits now alleging it could be a scam - will BITCOIN2 rug-pull?
On-Chain Summer has so far seen DEX markets become a hive of activity, as intrepid traders chase almost...
BRICS Discussing Single Unit of Account, Alternative to Dollar, Russian Finance Minister Says
24.8.2023
The BRICS members are mulling over the possible launch of a common unit of account, Russia’s Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov unveiled. This would be an alternative to the U.S. dollar that can be used to denote the cost of some commodities, for example, but not a single currency like the euro...
Binance.US taps MoonPay as banking alternative to regain USD ramps
23.8.2023
After having its banking ties slashed, crypto exchange Binance.US has revived its U.S. dollar on-ramp through a new partnership with MoonPay
Stellar joins Bytecode Alliance to help develop EVM alternative Wasm
22.8.2023
Stellar joined the industry group developing Wasm, an alternative computation engine for running smart contracts
Defi TVL Dips Below $40B Amidst Market Turbulence and Shrinking Confidence
22.8.2023
After remaining above $40 billion for much of 2023, the total value locked in decentralized finance, or defi, fell below the threshold on August 17, reaching $37.9 billion by August 22. Additionally, from August 13, the top 100 DeFi tokens have decreased by $1.74 billion in value over nine days....
Why Across The Spider-Verse's Home Release Isn't Like The Theatrical Cuts
15.8.2023
In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller explained why the movie’s digital release introduced some changes to its multiple theatrical cuts.Read more
LBank Revives IEO: A Look at the IEO Powerhouse LBank and its Historical Yields
15.8.2023
As the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a decline for over a year, many investors have chosen to liquidate their assets or move to alternative markets. However, 2023 has painted a different picture, positioning cryptocurrency as one of the best-performing investments. According to CoinMarketCap...
Bitcoin Alternative BTC20 Price Ready to Pump as Buybacks Kick in and 54% of Supply Staked
11.8.2023
Launched on Uniswap decentralized exchange yesterday, 'Bitcoin on Ethereum' coin BTC20 is proving an excellent advert for staking, with 54% of tokens now deposited into the smart contract.
At the time of writing, $3,303,345 has been staked at a current annual percentage yield of 79.47%, according...
XRP Price Slips on SEC Appeal While Safer Alternative XRP20 Fundraising Accelerates Past $1.8m
10.8.2023
The XRP price is slipping lower after news emerged that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is appealing the judge's decision in the XRP securities case, boosting the appeal of a safer alternative, the XRP20 coin.
While the XRP price has reversed from recent near-term highs, last...
Bitcoin Price Retargets $30,000, But This Ethereum-Based Alternative Could See More Explosive Upside – Staking Starts Today, Lists on DEXs Thursday
9.8.2023
The Bitcoin price (BTC) is rallying to retarget $30,000, but analysts are tipping exciting new Ethereum-based Bitcoin alternative BTC20 for explosive upside when it lists on Thursday 10th.
Staking of the BTC20 token starts later today at 3 pm UTC....
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Decentralized Insurance Alternative Nexus Mutual Provides Cover to UK Shopkeepers
8.8.2023
A partnership with InShare sees Nexus adding some of its $274 million on-chain capacity to the retail mutual insurer comprising over 5,000 shopkeepers and small retail businesses