Not funny: Comedy club NFT debacle teaches lesson in transparency
What started with a comedy club would later become a notorious case of legal loopholes and frustration for the nonfungible token community.
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Terra Classic Hopefuls Mull Revival of Failed UST Stablecoin
Community members are vying for a new model to improve revenues to sustain the peg, which includes token buybacks and fees paid on peg deviations.
Amid Bankruptcy, Core Scientific Signs Bitcoin Mining Hosting Contracts for Almost 18,000 Machines
The miner signed deals with three firms to host rigs in sites where the Celsius Mining fleet was recently unplugged from.
Epic Games Alum Mike Seavers Will Join Web3 Giant Yuga Labs as CTO
Mike Seavers will join the home of Bored Ape Yacht Club on May 22.
Shiba Inu Price Sluggish: Is It A Good Time To Invest Or Cut Losses?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) kicked off the year aggressively as it rallied alongside other meme coins. However, as the year progresses, Shiba Inu has experienced a downward trend leaving investors wondering: should they hold or sell? Shiba Inu coin’s…
CoinFlip launches new self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet platform ‘Olliv’
DeFi Protocol 0VIX Loses Nearly $2M in Flash-Loan Exploit
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol 0VIX has lost $2 million in a flash loan exploit, according to on-chain data.
Ripple Sold $336M Worth of XRP Tokens in Q1, Reports Strong XRPL Growth
Ripple has continued to sell XRP only in connection with its international transaction product.
Jack Dorsey's Block Snaps Up Bitcoin Mining Chip as Intel Winds Down Production
Block's bitcoin mining products could come as early as early next year.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Systemic Swiss Banks Not Ready for Crisis, Regulator Says
Switzerland’s financial regulator is not satisfied with the emergency plans of two of the Alpine nation’s five major banks. The assessment refers to a period prior to the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS when the authority viewed the troubled giant’s
Bitcoin Magazine’s Ordinal Auction Raises Questions About What Bitcoin Is Really For
This publication’s decision to auction off its magazine covers as Ordinal inscriptions sparked debate about how we should use Bitcoin. This is an opinion editorial by Nozomi Hayase, Ph.D., who has a background in psychology and human development.On…
The Bitcoin transition: How hodlers can become changemakers and drive adoption
“When you think about Bitcoin, it’s potentially the largest country or one of the largest countries today. But it’s digital and it’s spread out everywhere,” Jeff Booth told Cointelegraph.
How Soon Will Litecoin Breach This Psychological Resistance Level?
In recent trading sessions, the price of Litecoin has remained stagnant below a significant resistance level while Bitcoin has experienced consistent fluctuations. Although Litecoin showed a slight increase of 2% in the last 24 hours, it lost 1%…
ChatGPT, Midjourney, other AI tools to make their way into EU legislation
The bill will classify the risk of AI tools and force developers of generative-AI applications to disclose the use of any copyrighted materials.
Bitcoin Held on Binance Surges to Record High of 692K BTC: Glassnode
The tally has increased by over 50,000 BTC in four weeks, reversing the exodus seen late last year.
Hamas' Military Wing to Stop Accepting Bitcoin Donations: Report
The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades reportedly said the move is to protect donors from harm.
Binance to reenter Japan via acquired regulated exchange SEBC
Although no official date is mentioned for the launch of Binance Japan, the notice stated that the exchange could start after June.
AIGameToEarn Begins Pre-Launch Whitelisting for AI NFTs and a $100k Guaranteed Leaderboard
PRESS RELEASE. Zagreb, Croatia, 28th April 2023, Chainwire AIGameToEarn, an innovative platform combining artificial intelligence and gaming, started the whitelisting signups for its upcoming launch. The list is open to 2,000 lucky individuals, of…
Bitcoin Is Poised to Reclaim Crypto’s Spotlight: Berenberg
More investors are recognizing the digital asset as a sensible alternative not only among crypto tokens, but also within a global financial context, the report said.
European bankers on digital euro: ‘ECB has no interest in users’ personal data’
While anonymity still stands as the core issue of a European CBDC, the inevitable competition with private banks also raises questions.
Revolut taps Koinly for automated cryptocurrency tax reports
Revolut has partnered with Koinly to integrate cryptocurrency tax report services for users.
Terra Classic Recent Efforts Could Benefit LUNC’s Growth Potential
Terra Classic has been doing extensive clean-up work following the Terraport hack which shook the foundation of the ecosystem. This even led to the de-peg of the ecosystem’s stablecoin, USTC, leading to another catalyst for the bears to exploit. …
Analysts at odds over Fed, US debt ceiling impact on Bitcoin price
A political deadlock over the U.S. debt ceiling and its potential impact on the price of Bitcoin, which is already up 75% in 2023.
Solana (SOL) Price Holds Ultra Strong, Bulls Target $25 Today?
The price of Solana (SOL) faced a key directional decision in recent days, and currently it looks like the bulls have the upper hand after a tough battle with the bears. However, the SOL price is not out of the woods yet. But a decision could come…
MicroStrategy in Unique Position to Benefit From Rising Bitcoin Price: Berenberg
The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a buy rating and a $430 price target, implying 40% potential upside.
Bank of America Strategist Predicts Gold Could Reach $2,500 per Ounce in 2023
A Bank of America (BOFA) commodity strategist has postulated that gold, should it continue to flourish in 2023, could pave the way for a climb to $2,500 per ounce. Presently priced at $1,983 per unit, the precious metal remains just shy of the…
46% of millennials across major economies own crypto: Bitget research
The study featured over 255,000 respondents across 26 countries in four age groups.
Hong Kong regulator requires banks to open accounts for crypto firms
Hong Kong’s central bank has urged banks to provide services to crypto firms even before they receive the license.