January 19, 2022 – Neuchâtel, Switzerland Global mixnet rollout commences with general purpose smart contract blockchain and Swisscom partnership. Privacy infrastructure startup Nym Technologies has commenced another step toward its fully functional mainnet launch. The Nym team has generated the first block for its Nym mainnet on the blockchain ‘Nyx,’ and the team is now …
Yearly archives: 2022
Crypto Self-Custody Challenger NGRAVE Raises $6 Million Seed Round
January 19, 2022 – Zonhoven, Belgium NGRAVE, the Belgian-based ‘coldest’ crypto hardware wallet provider, has completed a seed round fundraiser to the tune of $6 million. The ‘coldest wallet’ creator noted strong interest from renowned DeFi and web 3.0 investors, including Woodstock Fund, Morningstar Ventures, DFG Group, Spark Digital Capital, Moonrock Capital, Mapleblock Capital and …
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First-Ever NFT Collection of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Now Available on Binance NFT Marketplace
January 19, 2022 – Singapore, Singapore Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), a mobile multiplayer online game, has released its first-ever NFT collection, The Aspirants – now available on Binance NFT marketplace from 11:00 AM UTC on January 19, 2022. Binance NFT – the NFT marketplace of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider – offers an …
Crypto.com breach may be worth up to $33M, suggests onchain analyst
Onchain analyst claims that Crypto.com’s loss in the latest security breach might have been worth more than the reported $15 million. Pseudonymous ErgoBTC, an on-chain analyst at Bitcoin (BTC) research firm OXT Research, claims that the Crypto.com security breach that was said to have resulted in the loss of 4.6K ETH ($15 million), may be …
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SEC Advisory Committee member calls agency to open for public comment on crypto regulation
Associate law professor and member of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee J.W. Verret is calling for the government agency to open for public comment in regards to digital asset regulation. In a petition addressed to SEC Secretary Vanessa Countryman, Verret said opening the floor to comments on digital assets could function as …
Showtime: NFT tickets take the stage in 2022, connecting artists and fans
Nonfungible tokens have proven to be successful across a number of industries. From gaming to high-end luxury fashion, NFT use cases have demonstrated the importance of creating lasting connections between a company or a brand and its users/customers. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the billion-dollar event-ticketing industry is on its way …
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Price analysis 1/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL, XRP, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE
Bitcoin (BTC) and select altcoins are showing signs of some buying near support levels. According to Arcane Research, the seven-day average real Bitcoin trading volume has dropped to the lowest level since July 2021. During the previous instance, the sharp drop in volume marked a bottom and led to a strong rally from August to …
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Comparing Bitcoin halving cycles. When’s the price top due this time around?
Comparing the developments of the previous Bitcoin halving cycles to the current one gives some perspective on whether they are getting longer. Lengthening of halving cycles would imply that the Bitcoin price top has been delayed this time around. Analysis, advisory, and money management company Quantum Economics recently explored if bullish price predictions, such as …
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What does the EIP-1159 upgrade mean for Polygon?
The EIP-1559 upgrade is now live on Polygon, bringing fee burning and “improved fee visibility” to the network. Folks, #EIP1559 is a few hours away from going live on the #Polygon mainnet. The highly-anticipated upgrade brings $MATIC burn and improved fee visibility. Find out more: https://t.co/7fRxSZIrdv — Polygon | $MATIC 💜 (@0xPolygon) January 17, 2022 …
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Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate
If all your information about Bitcoin came only from the mainstream media, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it (along with everything crypto) was spawned directly from the pits of hell. According to the media, Bitcoin is a Ponzi scheme, that fuels the criminal underworld, creates monetary instability – while all at the same time …
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What might Intel’s low-voltage Bitcoin mining chip mean for the future?
Intel may soon enter the Bitcoin mining business with its new “Bonanza Mine” chip, described as an “ultra-low-voltage energy-efficient Bitcoin mining ASIC.” At present, little is known about the chip or Intel’s plans regarding it. Details of the chip emerged from the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) program schedule. The ISSCC is an industry-specific event …
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US Senator’s Inflation Report Says ‘Its Only Going to Get Worse,’ Truflation Oracle Reveals True Inflation Rate
America’s media, central bankers, and bureaucrats continue to debate the rising inflation in the U.S. that has raised the cost of living and increased the prices of goods and services nationwide. Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., believes the inflation is “only going to get worse” and he published a report on the issue and blamed excessive …
Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement
Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “To comply with the sudden announcement, we have ceased to offer buy or sell services via our five ATMs while seeking further clarification from the MAS,” said one crypto ATM operator. Crypto ATMs Shut …
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How GAIMIN Is Supporting Metaverse and Web 3.0 Ecosystems
sponsored Facebook changes its name to Meta and the world suddenly becomes interested in the metaverse however the term has been around for some time, and is closely associated with Web 3.0. So what is Web 3.0, the Metaverse and how is GAIMIN involved? Web 3.0 Web 3.0 is the term used to describe the …
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Bitmex Acquiring German Bank to Create ‘Regulated Crypto Powerhouse’ in Europe
Crypto exchange Bitmex is acquiring a German bank to create “a regulated crypto powerhouse.” The company plans to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.” Bitmex Plans to Become a Regulated Crypto Powerhouse Cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex announced Tuesday a purchase agreement of Bankhaus von der Heydt, a German bank …
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