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Fancy launching your own NFT brand? Join Solana’s сontest!
Solana has rolled out the NFT Showdown, an initiative targeting aspiring entrepreneurs eager to curate a digital compilation. This opportunity spans various domains, including fashion, gaming, and pure recreational delight.
SHIB: Rediscovering the Forgotten Metaverse
Shiba Inu announced its metaverse back on March 30, 2022. Significant changes have transpired since then, but recently the team released a teaser with an approximate launch date and a description of new tools.
Free NFTs from Alo Yoga: A New Way to Attract Customers?
Alo Yoga, a popular retail chain specializing in casual and sportswear for yoga, is now offering free NFTs to customers via the Polygon network.
Has the Crypto Frenzy for Venture Investors Cooled Off?
Galaxy Digital recently published a comprehensive report on Q1 venture capital investments in blockchain ventures. This analysis was based on data from PitchBook and examined factors such as the volume of investments, deal frequency, jurisdiction, and the sectors that startups operate in.
John Stark vs. Paolo Ardoino: A Verbal Duel for Trust
A fervent discourse has been ignited on Twitter between John Reed Stark, a financial reporting expert, and Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technical Officer of Tether. This verbal joust was sparked by Stark’s critique of the overall health of the company.
Money in Harmony: Are Stablecoins the Solution or the Problem?
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has delved into an analysis to determine if stablecoins and tokenized deposits can sustain the concept of monetary unity, which is vital to maintaining the stability of the exchange rate between private and central bank currencies.
Blockchain Serving the Law: Police and Chainalysis Join Forces
The Calgary Police and Chainalysis have come together to launch the Western Canada Cryptocurrency Investigation Center in mid-April. The facility’s primary objective is to tackle crimes involving blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
BitDAO Set to Replace BIT Tokens?
Within the BitDAO community, there is a proposal to undergo a rebranding of the governance and treasury structure in favor of the Mantle project, while keeping the underlying processes intact. This entails the replacement of the primary token as well.
Zimbabwe Embraces a Gold-Backed Token as Its Official Currency
To address the economic situation, Zimbabwe has introduced a gold-backed token as a measure to stabilize its economy. This token has been approved and can be used as an alternative means of payment.
Commercial English Banks Could Be Denied Access to CBDCs
Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, recently spoke in Washington about the challenges facing the financial system, as well as potential solutions and the overall state of the economy. During his speech, he also discussed topics such as cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs.
Scroll Alpha Testnet: A Comprehensive Guide
Scroll is an L2 scaling solution for Ethereum based on zkRollup technology. The team is developing zkEVM in collaboration with the Privacy and Scaling Explorations (PSE) group at the Ethereum Foundation and plans to launch the mainnet by the fourth quarter of 2023.
Hydra Head: Cardano’s First Step Towards Global Scalability?
Cardano developers have announced the launch of the first version of the Hydra Head protocol on the main network. It is a part of the Hydra L2 solution aimed at improving scalability, throughput, and transaction speed.
How Many ETH Were Lost Forever Due to Developer Mistakes?
According to Coinbase director Conor Grogan users have lost access to 636,000 ETH since the network was created, either due to serious vulnerabilities in smart contracts or simply their own carelessness. At the time of writing, this equates to approximately $1.1 billion.
Metaverses and NFTs: Is the Trend Here to Stay?
According to the DappRadar report for Q1 2023, trading volumes for metaverses and NFTs have seen a significant increase. Traditional companies are showing greater interest in investing in such projects.
Poloniex to Pay a $7.6 Million Fine for Sanctions Violation
Crypto exchange Poloniex has reportedly agreed to pay a fine to settle violations with OFAC. The exchange was accused of violating sanctions imposed on certain regions (Crimea, Syria, etc.).
CFTC Aims to Tackle Anonymity on the Crypto Market
During her presentation in London, CFTC Chairperson Christy Goldsmith Romero called for broader oversight of anonymity in the cryptocurrency market, bolstering security measures for DeFi applications, and safeguarding client assets on centralized exchanges.
Quantum Temple: Invest in Culture and Art
Quantum Temple is an NFT marketplace designed to preserve cultural heritage, including traditions, knowledge, and art. Built on the Ethereum and Algorand blockchains, the platform allows collectors to purchase NFTs and provide financial support to national communities.
Memecoin Madness: Airdrops on Arbitrum
In recent weeks, there has been an influx of new meme projects popping up on Arbitrum. They have conducted airdrops of their tokens to users who have previously received a distribution of ARB to gain attention and establish initial liquidity.
Are SEC’s Rules on Crypto Outdated?
Paradigm, a pro-crypto venture firm, has released the third installment of its publication series. This latest release provides a detailed breakdown and critique of the SEC’s requirements for blockchain projects.
What’s Behind the Buzz Around Coinbase Stocks Among Investors?
Despite a 50% drop in Coinbase’s stock value over the past year, investors such as ARK Invest continue to show interest in the exchange.
BIS Completes Groundbreaking Icebreaker Experiment on CBDCs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is wrapping up its experimental project, Icebreaker, which explores the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in cross-border payments.
HeartX: A new Web3 platform for NFT experience
HeartX is a Web3 platform thoughtfully designed for artists and art collectors alike. With HeartX, creators can proudly showcase their artwork while earning fair compensation for their creative talents.
Zilliqa launches EVM-compatible mainnet
Zilliqa recently announced its EVM compatibility feature will be available on its mainnet on April 25th. This upgrade will provide users with the ability to execute Ethereum smart contracts and use popular wallets within the Zilliqa ecosystem. This will enable the transfer of ZIL tokens through platforms such as MetaMask.
When Will Cryptocurrencies Go Mainstream?
In early March 2023, Amundi, the largest French asset management company, released a Thematic Paper analyzing the future of cryptocurrencies after the crisis.
Green Crypto Mining: Powering with Animal Waste
Irish farmers are utilizing anaerobic digestion, a process that converts animal waste into biogas, to generate electricity and power cryptocurrency mining.
