CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Ben Lakoff, the co-founder of Charged Particles, a blockchain-agnostic NFT protocol that allows users to deposit any ERC tokens into any Non-Fungible Token (NFT). What is the professional background of the Charged Particles founders and what is their previous experience in crypto? Rob is the founder and …
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Ethereum touched just shy $2.4k yesterday, making a two-week high. It also closed three consecutive daily green candles against Bitcoin, taking ETHBTC to 0.066782 at the time of writing. Some analysts attribute this strength to the up-and-coming London upgrade. The Rinkeby testnet rollout is anticipated this coming Wednesday. However, the mainnet launch depends on the …
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After tweeting through its account since 2018, Splinterlands, a blockchain-based NFT trading card game, has been banned from the service permanently as social media giant Twitter refuses to respond to appeals. Suspension Coincides With Twitter Unveiling its Own NFTs While non-fungible token (NFT) hype may have cooled, there is no shortage of controversy surrounding the …
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Four days ago, the crypto community and mainstream audiences caught a whiff of a new meme-based crypto asset called baby doge. The coin got a lot more attention when Tesla’s Elon Musk tweeted about baby doge and almost immediately after the tweet, the asset’s value skyrocketed. Musk hasn’t said anything about baby doge since then, …
While a large quantity of hashrate has stopped dedicating resources to the Bitcoin network, a great number of alternative mining ecosystems are swelling with new participants. China’s ASIC exodus has ignited a significant increase in demand for accessing storage power on both Filecoin and Chia’s proof-of-storage networks. Both networks have seen space allocation spike significantly …
The sustainability of the Bitcoin mining industry has significantly increased this year, according to a report published by the association of miners that was formed following the backlash on BTC’s energy use. In a new report, the Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) says the results of its first voluntary survey that looked into the electricity consumption …
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Closely-followed crypto analyst Nicholas Merten is identifying one critical catalyst that he says will leapfrog Cardano (ADA) to new all-time highs. In a new strategy session, Merten says Cardano may be one bullish catalyst away from igniting a strong price surge. ADVERTISEMENT “Gotta say, this chart looks really good, and it shows me in …
A new survey reveals how Wall Street investors and portfolio managers see Bitcoin performing for the rest of the year. Conducted by CNBC, the survey asked over 100 chief investment officers what they think the price of Bitcoin will be when 2021 comes to a close. ADVERTISEMENT Coming in at 44%, the most common …
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has emerged as one of the most promising real-world applications of blockchain technology, capable of reshaping the face of the global financial markets and transforming the way the average person manages their money. One DeFi focused project that has been gaining attention over the past week as the mainstream world slowly opens …
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Barclays’ decision to stop facilitating British customers’ payments to Binance has been met with criticism by the cryptocurrency exchange after a spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the bank acted with “an inaccurate understanding of events.” “We are disappointed that Barclays appears to have taken unilateral action based on what appears to be an inaccurate understanding of …
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A production and investment firm is launching a drama series on nonfungible tokens featuring a competition between Hong Kongers and Americans to create a digital currency. In a Sunday report from entertainment publication Variety, the AMM Global production company will be creating a 12-episode series called Crypto Keepers to premiere sometime next year. The drama, …
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Customers have been reporting that Barclays, a British multinational universal bank, has been blocking payments to Binance cryptocurrency exchange over the last week. The financial services giant has confirmed to cardholders that Barclays debit/credit card payments to the cryptocurrency exchange will not be allowed until further notice. One of crypto investment dashboard Wealth Kode’s cofounders, …
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July 5, 2021 – Tortola, British Virgin Islands OpenOcean, a pioneering full aggregator that supports interoperability across multiple networks, is excited to announce a strategic investment by Huobi Ventures Blockchain Fund. Following the investment, OpenOcean will work closely with the Huobi Global ecosystem to bring more innovative solutions connecting DeFi and CeFi. The new solutions …
Alfacash is already offering the trading of over 30 cryptocurrencies for fiat (and vice versa) in a fully non-custodial and automatic process. Several payment methods, including credit cards, are available. Now, users will enjoy a wider offer when using this payment, thanks to the new partnership between Alfacash and Coinify. Coinify.com is the number one …
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The largest heist in crypto history involving tens of thousands of missing BTC has taken an unexpected turn after the termination of the suspects’ lawyers. The two suspects, 20-year-old Ameer Cajee and 17-year-old Raees Cajee, are the founders of Africrypt, a former crypto investment firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. ADVERTISEMENT In April, Africrypt …
