Tokenized Walking Dead Ethereum-based NFT metaverse “The Sandbox” has partnered with Skybound Entertainment to incorporate a Walking Dead game in the virtual world. The Walking Dead is famous thanks to the TV show, however the story and characters are based on original comics from Skybound Entertainment. The Sandbox is owned by NFT game and property …
Monthly archives: July 2021
Survey finds most El Salvador citizens are skeptical of making BTC legal tender
According to a newly released survey, up to three-quarters of Salvadorans are skeptical over President Nayib Bukele’s Bitcoin adoption plans. The survey, which polled 1,233 people across El Salvador between July 1 and 4, revealed that only 20% approved of the plan to make Bitcoin legal tender The survey, which has a margin of error …
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Hydro plant from 1897 earns 3X as much mining BTC as selling power to the grid
New York’s Mechanicville hydroelectric plant — one of the oldest hydropower generation facilities in the United States — is now host to Bitcoin mining. The plant is owned by Albany Engineering Corp (AEC), which was asked to restore it by the National Grid in 1986. Jim Besha Sr., AEC’s chief executive, notes that cryptocurrency mining …
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Jack Dorsey confirms Square is building an ‘assisted custody’ BTC hardware wallet
Digital payments firm Square is building a Bitcoin hardware wallet, with CEO Jack Dorsey and hardware lead Jesse Dorogusker both confirming the plan on Twitter. The tech entrepreneur and Bitcoin proponent, first teased the idea for a Square hardware wallet and custody service last month, bu revealed today that “we’re doing it.” We’re doing it …
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Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC/USD Risk Plunges to $30,000
Bitcoin Price Prediction – July 8 The Bitcoin price is fluctuating at the $32,500 level and traders have so far been bearish as global markets remain deep for the past few days. BTC/USD Long-term Trend: Bearish (Daily Chart) Key levels: Resistance Levels: $39,000, $41,000, $43,000 Support Levels: $28,000, $26,000, $24,000 BTCUSD – Daily Chart Buy …
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More than $1 billion spent on crypto-linked cards in 2021, VISA says
Visa announced its crypto-linked cards experience continues to grow as it records more than $1 billion spent in the first half of 2021. An American multinational financial services corporation facilitates electronic transactions via credit, debit and prepaid cards across the world and its announcement suggests a significant kickoff exposure rate for crypto that can only …
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Cardano CEO: progress is exactly where it needs to be, Alonzo is coming
In a recent video, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson gave an update on how Alonzo is progressing, and it looks as though things are right on track. “All things considered, velocity is exactly where it needs to be, the progress is exactly where it needs to be. Alonzo is coming,” he stated. The highly anticipated Alonzo …
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11% of Central Bankers Consider ‘Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin’ Gold Alternatives: UBS Survey
A UBS survey finds that central bankers see benefits in investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. 28% see benefits from cryptocurrency being an uncorrelated asset and “11% would consider it as an alternative to gold.” Central Bankers See Benefits in Investing in Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin The 27th Annual Reserve Management Seminar Survey by UBS explores the …
Yield App Launches DeFi Bitcoin Fund, Gives Users up to 12% APY
press release PRESS RELEASE. ESTONIA — JULY 8, 2021 — YIELD App, the decentralized finance (DeFi) wealth management platform bridging traditional and digital finance, is pleased to announce the launch of its Bitcoin Fund, allowing users to earn high-interest returns on the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). This will consist of a base annual percentage …
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Visa and 50 Crypto Platforms to Enable Cryptocurrency Payments at 70 Million Merchants
Visa Inc. announced Wednesday that the transactions via crypto-linked Visa cards exceeded $1 billion in the first quarter. The company further said that it is partnering with 50 major cryptocurrency platforms “to launch card programs that make it easy to convert and spend digital currency at 70 million merchants worldwide.” Visa Announces $1 Billion in …
Bank of America Establishes Cryptocurrency Research Team
Bank of America has become the latest major bank to make a foray into the cryptocurrency sector. According to an internal memo, the bank has created a team dedicated to researching cryptocurrencies. Bank of America believes that it is “uniquely positioned to provide thought leadership” on cryptocurrencies and the technology behind them. Bank of America …
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5 Popular Meme Coins That Stand Out in July 2021
Meme coins have been taking the limelight in the crypto sector because of the massive gains they have attained. Meme coins first entered the sector through memes that were aimed at mocking bitcoin. However, their popularity rose, and developers chipped in to build a strong technology that could support these coins. With these gains, meme …
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5 Best Cryptocurrency To Buy For Recovery In July 2021 – Week 2
The cryptocurrency market has been volatile for the last two months, with major virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in the red zone. However, there are several digital assets you can buy for recovery as the market rises. This article highlights some of these digital assets that can give you good returns for your investment. …
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Quant Price Declines to $74.30 after 8.1% Dip – Where to Buy QNT
Quant has been mimicking the trend of the broader crypto market. With most of the cryptocurrencies dropping in price, Quant has not been left behind, given that in the past 24 hours, the token’s value has dropped by 8.1%. At the time of writing, QNT is trading at $74.30 on major exchanges. QNT Price Analysis …
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BABYDOGE Dips 20.1% to $0.000000002788 – How to Buy BABYDOGE
After making massive gains shortly after launching four weeks ago, BABYDOGE’s price seems to be moving towards a downtrend. The token recently moved into the limelight after receiving recognition fromSource: CoinGecko After experiencing a massive upswing in recent days, Baby doge seems to be moving towards lower levels. Baby doge picked interest in the market …
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