Category: Cryptocurrency

Feb 10
Bitcoin set to help communities — Latinx nonprofit now accepts crypto donations

“This funding mechanism will allow us to widen our donor base and reach a new generation of supporters,” said Corazón Latino founder Felipe Benitez. 256 Total views 3 Total shares An organization that supports communities in times of need employs the helping hands of crypto to open the doors for a “broader swath of philanthropists.” […]

Feb 10
Tech troubles as Samsung debuts Galaxy S22 phones at metaverse event

Despite complaints of technical difficulties, attendees said that they were pleased with the South Korean electronics company’s willingness to embrace burgeoning technology and focus on sustainability. 3523 Total views 47 Total shares Samsung has unveiled its new range of Galaxy S22 premium smartphones at its virtual Samsung 837X space in the Decentraland metaverse. Over 100,000 […]

Feb 10
Central Bank of Ireland nixes crypto funds: Too difficult 'for a retail investor'

The central bank feels that there is too much risk for retail investors who lack the expertise needed to trade crypto, but professional investors are welcome to continue trading. 1108 Total views 25 Total shares The Central Bank of Ireland has stated that it is unlikely to approve investment funds for retail crypto investors because […]

Feb 10
Nifty News: Land grab in the Shiberse, floor prices fall, NFT house sale and more…

The team behind one of the top memecoin projects Shiba Inu (SHIB) is rolling out tokenized real estate dubbed “Shiba Lands” as part of its upcoming metaverse project. Shiba’s upcoming metaverse is yet to receive a name, with the team referring to it as the “Shiberse,” and stating that the official title will be revealed […]

Feb 10
FarmVille developer Zynga set to release first NFT game this year

Mobile gaming giant Zynga has outlined new plans for NFT-based games and Web3 acquisitions coming in 2022 535 Total views 36 Total shares San Francisco-based game developer Zynga, best known for the FarmVille and CSR Racing series, has announced plans to release its first blockchain and NFT-based games this year. The billion-dollar game studio first […]

Feb 10
McDonalds files trademarks for McMetaverse restaurants… that deliver

The golden arches poked fun at crypto investors last month, but has now embraced the Metaverse by applying for trademarks of its brand for the virtual world. 1305 Total views 52 Total shares The iconic American restaurant chain McDonald’s looks like it is preparing to make a move into the Metaverse by registering for 10 […]

Feb 09
Aave launches Web3 social media platform, Lens Protocol

Aave will empower content creators to “own their digital roots” and calls for a more sustainable smart contracts-based social experience. 854 Total views 7 Total shares Aave (AAVE), the decentralized finance lending platform, launched the Lens Protocol ecosystem on the Polygon (MATIC) blockchain as their way to challenge centralized social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook. […]

Feb 09
Suit up! Cointelegraph Store drops fresh crypto swag

Bitcoin traders and blockchain enthusiasts can find merch that shows the world they believe in future of crypto. 1615 Total views 25 Total shares A new era in the world of crypto-inspired merch is here. The Cointelegraph Store is live and ready to outfit you with swag you can’t find anywhere else. Check out what […]

Feb 09
Bringing crypto market 'into the light' doesn’t address enforcement: CFTC chair

“Bringing this market into the light … will only allow us to see what’s going on underneath the hood,” said Rostin Behnam. 396 Total views 5 Total shares Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Rostin Behnam is looking to members of Congress to address the Commission’s lack of enforcement authority in the digital asset space. At […]

Feb 09
Upcoming Apple iPhone feature to give merchants a way to accept crypto payments

Apple announced plans to launch Tap to Pay for its iPhone, a new feature that effectively turns the smartphone into a point-of-sale device for businesses and merchants. So, what’s in it for crypto? The announcement explains that with Tap to Pay, iPhone-owning merchants receive contactless payments by using their mobile devices as a point-of-sale machine […]