17 Jan 2025

News

Get comprehensive coverage of the cryptocurrency industry with our news selection. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just a novice crypto enthusiast, The Coinomist has the news and insights you need to stay informed. From Bitcoin to DeFi, we’ve got you covered.

Goatse was live on the Ordinals homepage for 30 minutes

Goatse was live on the Ordinals homepage for 30 minutes

An unknown user of Ordinals, an NFT-like protocol built on Bitcoin, didn’t miss the opportunity to immortalize one of the classic viral porn pics.

02 Feb 2023
Who ordered a morning exploit instead of morning coffee?

Who ordered a morning exploit instead of morning coffee?

Fraudsters hacked the BonqDAO protocol. According to PeckShield analysts, hackers managed to drain $120 million in assets.

02 Feb 2023
CZ vs SBF: waiting for a new blockbuster!

CZ vs SBF: waiting for a new blockbuster!

Unrealistic Ideas and Fortune start shooting a doc focused on the relationship between CZ and curly-haired Sam.

02 Feb 2023
Luxor launches mining marketplace

Luxor launches mining marketplace

The new platform will sell ready-made farms and active pools, and buyers and sellers will be able to create requests independently and negotiate prices directly.

01 Feb 2023
DeFi Meet-Up hosted by DFINITY Foundation

DeFi Meet-Up hosted by DFINITY Foundation

On February 6, DFINITY Foundation will host a four-hour (from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) DeFi conference in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting will take place at Genferstrasse 11. Participation at the event is free of charge.

01 Feb 2023
Crypto exploits saw a 93% decline in January!

Crypto exploits saw a 93% decline in January!

Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that crypto exploit losses totaled $8.8 million in January, 93% less than the monthly average figures for 2022.

01 Feb 2023
Multipassport from ImmutableX

Multipassport from ImmutableX

A new tech solution Immutable Passport combines a non-custodial wallet, gamer profile, and authentication solution.

01 Feb 2023
Ethereum Shanghai upgrade goes live today

Ethereum Shanghai upgrade goes live today

This highly anticipated event was expected to allow stakers to unlock their ETH coins. But users will be able to try withdrawal features in the testnet only. During the first week after the upgrade, the developers offer only to preview the process.

01 Feb 2023
Harmony blockchain project overview

Harmony blockchain project overview

Harmony is a first-level blockchain project with built-in sharding functions and the Effective Proof-of-Stake consensus algorithm.

01 Feb 2023
RIP BlockFi

RIP BlockFi

We previously reported that the mining company BlockFi is attempting to pay off its loan debts by selling collateral ASICs.

31 Jan 2023
69% of respondents believe the metaverse will reshape social life

69% of respondents believe the metaverse will reshape social life

Despite the fact that 2022 was quite difficult for the cryptocurrency market, it still felt like there were great opportunities in this industry. The sector of metaverses and Web3 began to attract more attention.

30 Jan 2023
Hot Latinos get free Bitcoin tattoos

Hot Latinos get free Bitcoin tattoos

Are you a fervent, experienced crypto enthusiast who lives life to the fullest and considers yourself a bitcoin maximalist? Have you always wanted a tattoo honoring the next ” to the Moon,” but haven’t had the courage to get it?

30 Jan 2023
TON wallet now supports withdrawals to russian cards

TON wallet now supports withdrawals to russian cards

The TON Foundation is the successor of the NewTON project, which was created by the Durov brothers. Officially, they are not related to the token and wallet that are being actively promoted in the market.

29 Jan 2023
Japanese crypto exchanges will be allowed to trade stablecoins

Japanese crypto exchanges will be allowed to trade stablecoins

Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges will be able to list some stablecoins in mid-2023. This was stated by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), which intends to lift the ban on the circulation of stablecoins within the country. However, there are a number of conditions to follow.

29 Jan 2023
Alethea and Polygon released a dApp for creating NFT avatars

Alethea and Polygon released a dApp for creating NFT avatars

CharacterGPT enables users to create cute, interactive, and, most importantly, unique avatars by simply entering text prompts. The AI-powered program generates an image based on the text.

29 Jan 2023
Curly Sam could be banned from social media

Curly Sam could be banned from social media

U.S. Attorneys want to restrict FTX founder and ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried access to encrypted messaging services (including Signal) and bar communication with FTX and Alameda employees.

28 Jan 2023
Biden administration requires more crypto regulation from Congres

Biden administration requires more crypto regulation from Congres

Senior White House officials, including National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, called for cryptocurrencies to be kept from the state’s financial system.

27 Jan 2023
Police raided the Bithumb exchange office

Police raided the Bithumb exchange office

South Korean authorities suspect one of the exchange’s employees of price manipulation and insider trading. On Thursday, the police raided Bithumb’s office to locate and seize information about illegal transactions.

27 Jan 2023
Today is Silk Road Day

Today is Silk Road Day

The Silk Road trading platform debuted on the darknet on January 27, 2011.

27 Jan 2023
K-pop star of BTS spoke out against the NFT business

K-pop star of BTS spoke out against the NFT business

RM has made an official presentation to HYBE’s executives, opposing the NFT platform Momentica (a joint product of HYBE and Dunamu).

27 Jan 2023
Arizona takes a step toward legalizing crypto payments

Arizona takes a step toward legalizing crypto payments

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill that would make cryptocurrency legal tender.

27 Jan 2023
Bidders lined up for Celsius assets

Bidders lined up for Celsius assets

Crypto blogger Tiffany Fong (the one who interviewed curly-haired Sam) shared insider information that the market players have already started sharing the Celsius Network’s assets.

27 Jan 2023
Amazon intends to enter the NFT market

Amazon intends to enter the NFT market

Several sources report that the e-commerce leader is interested in expanding its Web3 capabilities.

27 Jan 2023
MythicalGames bought the Ukrainian blockchain marketplace DMarket

MythicalGames bought the Ukrainian blockchain marketplace DMarket

The deal with the American gaming NFT project, which has its own platform and MYTH token, is estimated at $70-100 million.

26 Jan 2023
Tether contributes to the protection of children

Tether contributes to the protection of children

The issuer of the largest stablecoin, USDT, plans to cooperate with INHOPE, a global network that fights violence against children.

26 Jan 2023

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

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Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.