Category: Cryptocurrency

Jan 21
Scan your dog and go walkies in the metaverse: Virtual NFT pets get popular

New research suggests that during the height of COVID-19, the number of people searching for a furry friend to keep them company hit new highs — not only physically but also in the metaverse. The question is, Are tokenized pets here to stay or are they a pandemic fad? The metaverse is widely regarded as […]

Jan 21
Crypto liquidations pass $700M as altcoins take a hit from Bitcoin sinking below $40K

Pain for Bitcoin and altcoin investors alike as a fresh cascade sees $40,000 support disappear. 5686 Total views 30 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) stayed lower on Friday after an overnight bout of volatility sent the largest cryptocurrency to six-month lows. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView $40,000 optimism unwinds Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro […]

Jan 21
Blockchain meets activity tracking: Project rewards healthy habits with tokens

Medical professionals have developed ways to track and store personal health data securely within the blockchain. 635 Total views 59 Total shares Blockchain use cases continue to grow as the world learns about the benefits that it brings. Apart from bringing financial innovations like the ability to do peer-to-peer transactions, blockchain now makes its way […]

Jan 21
Robinhood crypto wallet testing is live: 1,000 users can now withdraw

The popular stock and crypto trading platform will allow crypto withdrawals to a limited number of users who signed up for the crypto wallet waitlist program. 7830 Total views 76 Total shares Online retail investing platform Robinhood has released its long awaited crypto wallet for beta testing which will finally enable users to withdraw crypto […]

Jan 21
Wait, what? Former Bitcoin bull Raoul Pal only owns one Bitcoin?

Former Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager and cryptocurrency bull Raoul Pal claimed in a tweet that he now only owns a single Bitcoin. As the claim was made in the heat of a Twitter fight with self-proclaimed “Bitcoin Strategist” Greg Foss it’s not entirely clear whether it’s an exaggeration or an accurate statement about his […]

Jan 21
SundaeSwap launches on Cardano but users report failing transactions

The first DEX on Cardano launched on the mainnet today to allow traders to perform swaps and add liquidity, but network congestion has slowed transactions processing. 864 Total views 10 Total shares Cardano’s first decentralized app (DApp) SundaeSwap has launched but is causing a frustration among users due to congestion, platform errors and failed transactions. […]

Jan 21
Jack in the Box ends suit against FTX for allegedly stealing its mascot

Jack in the Box and FTX have come to an undisclosed settlement over the mascot related copyright suit, suggesting that the Moon Man’s days may be over in its current form. 1396 Total views 7 Total shares Jack in the Box’s lawsuit against FTX US over an alleged mascot-related copyright and trademark infringement has come […]

Jan 21
Indonesian Islamic organization issues new fatwa against crypto use

The fatwa points toward two critical issues with cryptocurrencies that make them illegal as an investment tool and a medium of exchange. 4654 Total views 36 Total shares The Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah, one of the largest non-government Islamic organizations in Indonesia, issued a new fatwa against cryptocurrency use, deeming […]

Jan 20
Twitter Blue rolls out NFT profile pics for iOS

The feature can only be used by paid Twitter Blue users on iOS. 767 Total views 6 Total shares On Thursday afternoon, Twitter announced that it would be rolling out iOS support for nonfungible token, or NFT, hexagonal avatars. As of now, only paid subscribers of Twitter Blue using iOS, which costs $2.99 per month, […]

Jan 20
Witnesses address energy impacts of crypto mining during House hearing

“If policymakers take a cautious approach and foster a pro-innovation environment, the rewards for consumers, investors and all Americans are likely to be great,” said Jordan Ramis shareholder Gregory Zerzan. 1763 Total views 59 Total shares Five industry experts appearing before the United States House Energy and Commerce Oversight Subcommittee had different views on how […]