Category: Cryptocurrency

Mar 31
Crypto ownership among Norwegian women doubles, mirroring global trends

According to a recent survey from Arcane Research, the number of Norwegian women that own cryptocurrency has doubled from 3% to 6% in just one year. 1389 Total views 6 Total shares The number of women in Norway who own some form of cryptocurrency doubled during 2021, according to a new survey.  The survey, conducted […]

Mar 31
Washington state passes bill aiming to expand local blockchain adoption

The northwest pacific state’s governor has finally passed a bill into law to form a working group to explore the opportunities for industry and commerce to benefit from blockchain. 916 Total views 37 Total shares Three years and one veto after it was first proposed, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill into […]

Mar 31
Quantum computers are many years away from cracking crypto: MIT Tech Review

“I am all for hope and am a big believer in quantum computing as a potentially disruptive technology,” said Sankar Das Sarma but noted quantum computers are nowhere near being close to cracking cryptography. 699 Total views 19 Total shares Condensed matter theory physicist and quantum information expert Sankar Das Sarma has argued in MIT […]

Mar 31
Bengal Energy to mine Bitcoin using ‘stranded wells’ in Aussie outback

Canadian oil and gas miner Bengal Energy, is set to begin its trial project of accessing formerly “stranded” gas wells with portable Bitcoin mining rigs. 209 Total views 12 Total shares Canadian oil and gas company Bengal Energy, is dipping its toes into Bitcoin (BTC) mining as a way of utilizing the untapped energy from […]

Mar 30
‘Nothing is growing as fast as cryptocurrency’: Kyrgyz MP wants national crypto

Kyrgyzstan has regulated the crypto exchanges and the mining industry, however, there are no laws governing the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country. 2207 Total views 87 Total shares Kyrgyz Kyrgyz Member of Parliament (MP) Karim Khanjeza called for the legalization of cryptocurrency in the country during a parliamentary committee meeting on law and order […]

Mar 30
11 companies form Canadian Web3 Council to advocate for comprehensive crypto strategy

The association will champion the creation of a clear digital asset regulatory framework for Canada. 1493 Total views 81 Total shares A group of financial technology firms has formed the Canadian Web3 Council, a non-profit trade association that will work with policymakers to advance Canada’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy. Bringing together […]

Mar 30
Kraken users report Bitcoin Lightning Network availability

Kraken was previously aiming to implement the BItcoin Lightning Network in 2021 after officially announcing the plan in late 2020. 3332 Total views 150 Total shares Major American cryptocurrency exchange Kraken reportedly started implementing the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network for users a bit later than the firm originally planned. Bitcoin maximalist Mr.Hodl took to Twitter […]

Mar 30
BlockShow returns as a DAO for community engagement and democratizing events

“You buy a ticket to an event, and you’re already part of a DAO and an owner of an NFT, with no necessity to do your homework,” said BlockShow CEO Addy Crezee. 247 Total views 12 Total shares After more than a year, the Cointelegraph-powered cryptocurrency conference BlockShow is returning — this time with an […]

Mar 30
Terra smash buys $139M Bitcoin, wallet reaches 31,000 BTC

The Bitcoin wallet belonging to Terra amassed a further $139,000,000 in Bitcoin, bringing its total coffers up to 31,000 BTC or $1.47 billion. 848 Total views 20 Total shares Watch out Michael Saylor! Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform Labs is hot on the Microstrategy CEO’s heels. The Terra wallet has now amassed almost $1.5 […]

Mar 30
Axie Infinity’s Ronin bridge hacked for over $600M

“We are in touch with security teams at major exchanges and will be reaching out to all in the coming days,” said the team at Ronin. 13560 Total views 135 Total shares According to Axie Infinity’s official Discord and Ronin Network’s official Twitter thread, along with its Substack page, the Ronin bridge and Katana Dex […]