Category: Cryptocurrency

Jul 31
How NFTs can boost fan engagement in the sports industry

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have grown a lot in popularity since the release of CryptoKitties in 2017, with the sector expected to move over $800 billion in the next two years.  Some of the most well-known use cases for NFTs are picture-for-proof projects such as the Bored Ape Yacht Club and play-to-earn gaming projects. NFTs have […]

Jul 31
Historically accurate Bitcoin metric exits buy zone in ‘unprecedented’ 2022 bear market

Bitcoin (BTC) is enjoying what some are calling a bear market rally and has gained 20% in July, but price action is still confusing analysts. As the July monthly close approaches, the Puell Multiple has left its bottom zone, leading to hopes that the worst of the losses may be in the past. Puell Multiple […]

Jul 31
Ticketmaster scouts productization of enterprise NFTs beyond ticketing

Ticketmaster’s job posting for a product manager of NFT ticketing tooling reveals the company’s intent to roll out NFT-based enterprise products “across all content categories including sports and music.” 1133 Total views 6 Total shares A new job posting by America’s biggest ticketing company, Ticketmaster, reveals mainstream interest in exploring new revenue streams using nonfungible […]

Jul 31
Hong Kong university to inaugurate mixed reality classroom in Metaverse

By building MetaHKUST, the institution plans to create a learning environment that virtually connects the two campuses — in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. 300 Total views 7 Total shares The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced to host the launch party of a virtual reality classroom over the Metaverse on September 1. […]

Jul 30
Crypto Biz: Elon Musk: The ultimate crypto tourist

Tesla’s foray into Bitcoin may have been one big distraction for the electric vehicle maker, which reported mixed financial results earlier this month. 2413 Total views 46 Total shares Elon Musk’s Tesla proved to be the ultimate paper hands after the electric vehicle maker sold 75% of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in the second quarter. […]

Jul 30
Chips bill provides for blockchain specialist position in White House science office

The $280 billion bill, which aids the semiconductor industry, also incorporated Representative Darren Soto’s bill to create a position to advise the president on blockchain. 924 Total views 30 Total shares The United States House of Representatives passed the Chips and Science Act on Thursday by a vote of 243 to 187. The bill, which […]

Jul 30
Deposits at non-bank entities, including crypto firms, are not insured — FDIC

The government agency said that while deposits at insured banks were covered for up to $250,000, no such protections applied to those at crypto companies. 1767 Total views 34 Total shares The United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, has issued an advisory informing the public it “does not insure assets issued by non-bank […]

Jul 30
Dubai permits full operation to FTX subsidiary FZE via first MVP license

According to Dubai officials, the subsidiary’s operations will serve as a regulatory trial for future commercial services using virtual assets. 830 Total views 26 Total shares On Friday, FZE, a subsidiary of crypto exchange FTX, was awarded Dubai’s first Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license, allowing full operation of the exchange in the region.  Dubai’s Virtual […]

Jul 30
Positivity blazing through a bear market: Blockchain Economy Istanbul 2022

Held at Hilton Bomonti, a fancy hotel next to a renovated and repurposed beer factory in Istanbul, the fourth iteration of the Blockchain Economy Summit 2022 (BE2022) proved to be a significant step-up compared to its pre-pandemic predecessors. The previous summit, BE2020, was held at the WOW Convention Center two years back. In addition to […]

Jul 30
Price analysis 7/29: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, MATIC, AVAX

Bitcoin (BTC) hit a six-week high above $24,000 on July 29, extending its rally that picked up momentum after the United States Federal Reserve hiked rates by 75 basis points on July 27. If the rally sustains for the next two days, Bitcoin could be on target to close the month of July with gains […]