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Judge scolds BitMEX lawsuit plaintiffs for offering him crypto ‘basics’ lessons
14.7.2021
The judge urged the plaintiffs to “focus on the task at hand — convincing me that they have stated a plausible claim.”
Sorry, FNAF Creator Scott Cawthon, Political Donations Don't Work That Way
14.6.2021
Scott Cawthon, creator of the Five Nights At Freddy’s series, went viral over the weekend after his political donations were publicized on Twitter. The donation list was a who’s who of homophobic and transphobic lawmakers including Tulsi Gabbard, Mitch McConnell, and Donald Trump. Fans reacted...
Logan Paul Vs. Floyd Mayweather Was Just The Beginning
8.6.2021
Welcome to a new era of combat sports. It sucks.Read more
Andreessen Horowitz Discusses Raising Third Crypto Fund to $2 Billion, Sources Say
31.5.2021
In May 2020, back when the crypto economy was still tumultuous from the coronavirus outbreak fears and gloomy global financial outlook, in general, the private venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) revealed the 500 million-dollar “Crypto Fund II.” A report published on May...
Roger Craig Smith Is Voicing Sonic The Hedgehog Again
26.5.2021
Roger Craig Smith announced this morning that he will return as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in future games.Read more
As Gaza Burns, Twitch Charity Streams For Palestine Remain Few And Far Between
18.5.2021
The situation in Gaza is dire. Israeli raids have killed over 200 Palestinians in the past week, at least 42 of them on Sunday alone. They’ve also destroyed more than 500 homes, leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians homeless—a stunningly bleak continuation of decades of apartheid...
The Flip Side of NFTs: A Glimpse Into the Artists’ Unique Perspectives
9.5.2021
The incredible momentum of the nascent non-fungible token (NFT) market has attracted significant attention from collectors and investors alike. Still, one group that is notably benefiting from this paradigm shift is the artists behind these creative works. New Era for Art Emerges as a Net Positive...
Bitgo Chosen to Manage Seized Cryptocurrencies for the US Marshals Service
23.4.2021
The U.S. Marshals Service has published a contract showing the crypto custodian Bitgo has been chosen to manage law enforcement’s seized bitcoin acquired through criminal forfeiture. The contracted deal is $4.5 million for the storage, maintenance, and disposal of cryptocurrencies according...
Japan's Biggest Indie Game Event Will Be Held This September In-Person
20.4.2021
BitSummit, Japan’s biggest indie game event, will be held this September in Kyoto. It will, however, not be open to international attendees, but rather, only Japan residents.Read more
Everyone Involved With Thunder Force Deserved Better
13.4.2021
Love or hate her brand of comedy, there’s no denying Melissa McCarthy is one of the most energetic, fearless actresses working today. The same goes for Octavia Spencer, an Oscar winner who can just as easily, and skillfully, jump between playing a serial killer or a rocket scientist. Put them...
27 Movies to Stream When You Need a Good Cry
12.4.2021
The past year has inundated us with so many horrors—untold lives needlessly lost to a virus allowed to proliferate unchecked, so many others forever damaged by the ongoing pandemic of racism, not to mention the ever-present specters of economic uncertainty and looming climate disaster—I won’t fault...
The NFT Bubble Might Be Bursting, But Streamers And Esports Orgs Are Still Getting In On It
9.4.2021
As of last month, the age of NFTs was officially upon us. As of this month, it might be on its way out. Average prices have declined by as much as 70% since a peak in February, according to Bloomberg. That, however, has not stopped big-name streaming and esports figures from announcing their...
BitMEX's Arthur Hayes surrenders in Hawaii, released on $10M bond
7.4.2021
The former CEO of BitMEX surrendered in Hawaii and was later released after posting a $10 million bond
Kate Winslet, Phoebe Robinson, Justin Theroux, and Sasquatch lead April’s TV premieres
31.3.2021
If this past February marked TV’s first steps toward its previous densely packed state, then April represents a leap. There are nearly as many promising returns as there are intriguing premieres (in the case of Dick Wolf’s latest spin-off, a combination of the two). Along with new episodes of...
What's New on Netflix in April 2021
24.3.2021
Ever since Game of Thrones rewrote HBO’s fortunes and became a worldwide phenomenon, Netflix has been chasing its own subscriber-boosting blockbuster fantasy adaptation. They had some success in 2019 with the first, highly memeable season of The Witcher, but a streaming empire cannot stand on...
BitMEX executive surrenders in New York, pleads not guilty
16.3.2021
BitMEX's co-owner, Ben Delo, has pleaded not guilty after surrendering to U.S. authorities in New York
American Conservative Pundit Ben Shapiro Endorses Bitcoin Hinting at Libertarian Holy Grail
11.3.2021
The highly popular right-wing commentator devoted a 15-minute Youtube video to inform his followers of the merits and potential that bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies, in general, as an anti-government monetary system. The grassroots embracement of bitcoin is the first of its kind in the alt-right...
Crypto Art Belongs In The Trash
11.3.2021
The blockchain, at best a scam and at worst an impending environmental disaster, has lately been upending everything from currency exchange to basketball collectibles. But one area it’s had a particularly sudden—and divisive—impact is the world of art.Read more
Heartbreaking Stories of People Who Got Scammed on Tinder During the Pandemic
9.3.2021
Every social media site has scammers, but there’s something extra depressing about people getting scammed on dating sites like Tinder. Unfortunately, it happens all the time, and that hasn’t stopped with more people turning to dating apps during the pandemic.Read more
BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo negotiate surrender to U.S. authorities
4.3.2021
Court transcripts have revealed that BitMEX’s fugitive executives Arthur Hayes and Ben Delo are negotiating a surrender with U.S. authorities