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Finally, You Can Play Tetris On The Side Of A 7-Eleven Slurpee Cup!
2.5.2024
You know how you’re always saying, “I wish I could play Tetris on an unwieldy plastic Slurpee cup that doesn’t actually function as a drinking vessel,” and we’re all like, “Shut up, Steve”? Well now you can have the last laugh, because thanks to a team-up between Tetris and 7-Eleven, your dream...
Stacks active accounts reach record high amid growing interest in Bitcoin DeFi
2.5.2024
The growing interest in Runes and Bitcoin DeFi will drive more activity to layer-2 networks, according to Stacks’ product manager
Coinbase integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin transactions
30.4.2024
The integration brings instantaneous transfers on the layer-2 Lightning Network to the world’s biggest Bitcoin exchange
Someone ‘shit in the jacuzzi’ — Bitcoiners furious after testnet griefing
30.4.2024
That “someone” — Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp — argues he was championing a much-needed fix to one of Bitcoin’s testnets
Former Openbazaar Dev Chris Pacia Blasts Lightning Network: Experts Knew It Would Work ‘Like Dog Sh*t’
29.4.2024
Chris Pacia, the former lead developer of the now-defunct decentralized marketplace Openbazaar, has criticized the process that led to the proposal of Bitcoin’s lightning network (LN) as a scaling solution. Pacia stated that technical experts lied to the mainstream audience in the blocksize...
Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
26.4.2024
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against...
The Fallout 4 Upgrade Isn't Free For Owners On PS Plus And They're Furious
25.4.2024
Fallout 4's free next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC arrives nearly a decade after the post-apocalyptic sequel’s original release. Thanks to the massive popularity of the recent Amazon TV adaptation, fans are ready to clock back to the wasteland. Unfortunately, those...
Pyth Network Price Feeds Launch on Morph Giving Developers Access to Real-Time Feeds
25.4.2024
Pyth Network has now launched its Pyth Price Feeds on Morph testnet, a Layer 2 which is looking to redefine the Ethereum scaling experience by combining ZK technology and optimistic rollups. This update will allow smart contract developers access to over 500 real-time price feeds across digital...
Bitcoin Payments App Strike Launches for European Customers
24.4.2024
Strike, the payments application using the Bitcoin blockchain, has launched in Europe, allowing customers to buy, sell and withdraw bitcoin {{BTC}} in the region, it announced Wednesday
Tether Expands to TON Blockchain With $60M USDT Launch
22.4.2024
Tether has partnered with the TON Foundation, launching $60 million of USDT on The Open Network (TON) blockchain as announced at the Token2049 event in Dubai, making TON the 11th largest blockchain out of 16 supproting Tether. This collaboration also introduced the gold-pegged Tether Gold (XAUT)...
The Runes Economy: Navigating the Booming Market of Bitcoin-Derived Tokens
21.4.2024
While the BRC20 token economy’s market valuation surpasses $2.8 billion, according to one leading market cap aggregation website, tokens derived from the Runes protocol are beginning to experience price discovery following the launch of the new token standard. The following is a look...
Runes Proliferate on Bitcoin, Sparking New Token Sales on Specific Markets
20.4.2024
In the 12 hours following the introduction of the Runes protocol, bitcoin miners have collected substantial fees as the rush to mint runes now dominates block space. Presently, numerous runes exist on the Bitcoin blockchain, with several being offered on marketplaces such as Okx and Magic Eden....
That Time Space Ghost Narrated A Cartoon Network-Themed Smash Bros Clone
19.4.2024
This next sentence might make you feel very old and I’m sorry: Earlier this week, Cartoon Network’s first original show, Space Ghost Coast To Coast, turned 30 years old. And while many have spent the week celebrating the strange series, its best bits, and funniest episodes, I want to take a moment...
Ethereum Sees $365 Million in Revenue in Q1, Up by 155% YoY
19.4.2024
The Ethereum network reported a robust income of $365 million in the first quarter of 2024, an impressive year-on-year quarterly revenue growth rate of 155%.
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Chia Network Makes Progress Toward an IPO, CEO Says
19.4.2024
The cryptocurrency company founded by BitTorrent's inventor saw its IPO plans derailed last year by financial woes at its banker, Credit Suisse
The Lightning Network Is Beneficial For Small-Scale Bitcoin Miners Pre-Halving
18.4.2024
As the Bitcoin halving event draws near, small-scale miners face challenges like increased transaction fees and payout difficulties. The Lightning Network provides a solution, offering instant, low-cost payouts and enhanced privacy. Here's how mining pools like NiceHash and Braiins leverage...
A Guide To Final Fantasy XIV’s Yo-kai Watch Collab Event
17.4.2024
Final Fantasy XIV is no stranger to crossover and collaboration events, such as the recent event that had players running around Eorzea with Clive for a brand new Torgal mount. These events are often only running for a limited time, and the upcoming Yo-kai Watch collaboration is no different....
Sui Blockchain Partners With TikTok Subsidiary BytePlus to Explore Web3 Gaming Opps
17.4.2024
Layer 1 blockchain Sui has partnered with BytePlus, a subsidiary of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, to explore artificial intelligence and Web3 gaming projects on Sui’s blockchain.
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Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem
16.4.2024
As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement...
Bitcoin Difficulty and Hashrate Reach Record Highs as Halving Draws Closer
11.4.2024
Bitcoin’s network difficulty climbed to an unprecedented peak on April 10, 2024, at block height 838,656, increasing by 3.92% to reach 86.39 trillion. This escalation in difficulty will make it increasingly challenging to mine blocks as the fourth halving event nears, with fewer than 1,250...