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LUNA Take 2: Community Supports Terra’s Revival
The nearly-dead Terra Network seems to be gathering momentum again.
Balenciaga to Accept Crypto Payments
The refined French fashion house Balenciaga is the latest brand to make a foray into the crypto industry despite the bear market.
Celsius Founder Blames Short Sellers for CEL Price Slump
Alex Mashinsky, the founder and CEO of Celsius, believes that the ‘Sharks of Wall Street’ are in part to blame for the ongoing crypto winter.
“Pay Anywhere, Pay easily, Pay safely” ECB Unveils Digital Euro Motto
Addressing the National College of Ireland, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank Fabio Panetta extensively discussed the future of the digital euro, the European version of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Legislators Mull Their Crypto Winter Response
As the market continues to struggle, with Bitcoin trading below $30,000 press-time and most of the altcoins showing a subpar performance, the response of different actors varies.
Cardano Significantly Expands its Blockchain Platform
Between April 8-May 8, it added 283 new smart contracts, i.e. an average of 70 new smart contracts a week.
Coinbase Reports a Major Loss
As the crypto market continues to make waves, Coinbase, the major American cryptocurrency exchange, has reported a substantial loss.
Bitcoin Critic is Launching a Digital Currency
Nouriel Roubini, an economist famous for predicting the 2008 financial meltdown and an avid critic of the crypto-verse, has decided to join the token industry.
Airdrop Phishing is the New Black. Here is How to Stay Safe
In the world of cryptocurrencies, airdrops are a great way to garner attention and launch new projects. Especially since Dapps and Web3 are on the rise, bringing new crypto users into the space at lightning speed.
Wikipedia Ditches Crypto Donations
According to a post published on May 1, the non-profit organization Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), which oversees the operation of Wikipedia and other pertinent projects, decided to follow “a formal request from the community that the WMF no longer accept such donations, a request that came from three months of discussion among members of the community.”
No Bitcoin for Warren: Legendary Investor Still Dislikes It
Warren Buffett is at it again. Speaking at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting Saturday, the legendary investor has lambasted Bitcoin. According to him, the coin is not a good asset and does not produce anything tangible.
Ethereum: Does It Have Intrinsic Value?
Ethereum is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Lubin, this decentralized, open-source blockchain coin hit its all-time high on Nov. 16, 2021 when it traded at $4,891.70
Web3 Will Re-architect the Internet, Says Blockchain Entrepreneur
Jordan Fried, the CEO of Immutable Holdings and founder of NFT.com, is planning to create a special Web3 homeplace, which he describes as “a metaphysical experience where the physical verse and metaverse collide.”
Binance Leaked Sensitive Data to Russian Authorities
A special report by the Reuters news agency shows that one of the biggest crypto exchanges Binance has leaked client data to the Russian watchdogs.
North Korea Accused of Carrying Out the Ronin Crypto Heist
North Korea is once again in the loop. Last week, Virgil Griffith, the former developer at the Ethereum Foundation, was arrested and fined for attending a blockchain conference in Pyongyang in 2019, where he explained how the country could avoid international sanctions.
Former Ethereum Developer Sentenced for Attending North Korean Blockchain Conference
Virgil Griffith, a former developer at the Ethereum Foundation, landed in hot water. Following his decision to travel to North Korea in 2019 to attend the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference, he was indicted for the violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Sega’s Super Game Plans to Add NFTs
Sega, the Japanese behemoth gaming company, is joining the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) fan club. In a recent interview, Sega producer Masayoshi Kikuchi underscored that the gaming industry has a “history of expansion” into new forms of culture and technology, for instance, social media platforms like YouTube.
White Star Capital Raised $120 Million for Web3 and DEFI Solutions
White Star Capital, the global multi-stage technology investment platform, has secured $120 million for the development of its second Digital Asset Fund. Its goal is to invest in crypto networks, early-stage blockchain, and Web3 businesses.
Bitcoin Price Predictions: Meet the Most Vocal Crypto Proponents
For over a decade, Bitcoin’s underlying state-of-the-art blockchain technology, cryptic origin, and libertarian vibes have been garnering attention worldwide, with many prominent traders and developers speculating about its use cases and values.
Ledger’s CEO Fears that a New European Law Would Encroach Privacy
Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger, which offers a USB-like digital wallet for people to hold cryptocurrencies outside of exchanges, has issued a warning against the European Parliament’s (EP) plan to track and trace people’s cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum’s Co-creator Sent $5 Million in Support of Ukraine
Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated 1500 ETH worth about $5 million press-time in support of Ukraine. The crypto prodigy of Russian origin has sent 750 ETH to “Unchain Ukraine” and another 750 ETH to “Ukraine’s Crypto Fund”. The former is a charity organization helping those Ukrainians who suffered from Russian aggression while the latter supports the Ukrainian army and cyber resistance.
Metaverse Poised to Become Most Popular Way to Buy and Sell Crypto
According to a new study by API provider Agora, most developers recognize the importance of the metaverse despite having certain reservations: “Depending on who you ask, the metaverse is everything and nothing. A place where everyone is already meeting to work, live and play out their lives digitally. Or a place that really does not even exist yet. Either way, it is a place of fascination for technophiles and technophobes alike.”
Michael Saylor is Feeling Bullish Once Again
The well-known Bitcoin bull MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor has just purchased more Bitcoin, spending over $190 million on the mother-of-all-crypto.
Ronin Network Crypto Heist Accents Dapps’ Vulnerabilities
The Ronin blockchain network connected to the popular Axie Infinity online game is the latest victim of crypto hackers who have managed to secure one of the biggest snatches to date.
Institutional Demand for Cardano is Growing
Cardano’s popularity in the crypto-verse is increasing. According to a report by the crypto intelligence firm IntoTheBlock, the number of large transactions on the Cardano blockchain has seen a 50 fold increase this year.
