13 years ago today, the anonymous creator of the Bitcoin protocol kickstarted the network by mining the genesis block. Satoshi started the genesis block on Saturday, January 3, 2009, at precisely 1:15 p.m. (EST), and since then more than 700,000 blocks have been mined into existence. Kickstarting the Bitcoin Network Today, bitcoiners and cryptocurrency advocates …
Yearly archives: 2022
Ertha to Prime List Huobi on January 4th
sponsored Ertha’s Listing and TGE will be hosted on Huobi as a Prime List on the 4th of January, 2022. Listing on Huobi ensures that ERTHA Metaverse becomes the leading token in the GameFi & NFT space. Gaining a Primelist brings new levels of visibility and prestige to the project, introducing us to a wider …
Argentinian Government Inquires About Energy Bitcoin Mining Companies Use Amidst Power Cuts
The Argentinian government is starting to inquire about the power consumption of bitcoin mining companies after some provinces in the country faced power cuts during the last days of 2021. Cammesa, the state-owned power wholesaler, has sent a memo to big power consumers to reveal whether they are mining cryptocurrency. If so, the companies should …
Bitcoin Whale Suddenly Moves Over $432,000,000 Worth of BTC in Single Transaction – Here’s Where the Crypto Is Going
A deep-pocketed crypto whale with a staggering amount of Bitcoin suddenly moved over nearly half a billion dollars worth of BTC in a single transaction as the world’s leading digital asset traded around $47,000. First reported by blockchain tracker Bitcoin Block Bot, a whale who was at the time the 120th richest BTC holder in …
Bitcoin dips below $47K as US dollar surge dampens BTC price performance
Bitcoin (BTC) crisscrossed $47,000 on Jan. 3 as the first Wall Street trading days of 2022 got off to a modest start. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Ethereum steals the limelight Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD acting in a narrow range as the week began, with traders split over …
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What’s ahead for crypto and blockchain in 2022? Experts Answer, Part 3
Alex is a writer, speaker, investor and adviser focused on the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He is the general manager of Ninepoint Digital Assets Group, an investment management services provider in the field of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. “I think 2022 is the year of multichain. 2021 saw the rise …
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South Korean presidential candidate to use NFTs to raise funds for campaign
Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung prepares to use nonfungible tokens to raise funds for his campaign. The party will issue NFTs to those who donate money for the campaign for the upcoming presidential elections. The NFTs will contain images of the candidate and his pledges. In an interview with Yonhap News, campaign official …
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Square Enix CEO reveals plans for blockchain, metaverse, NFTs
Wider adoption of nonfungible tokens (NFT) and play-to-earn games may be on the way, as one of the world’s largest gaming companies sees them as the future of the industry. Yosuke Matsuda, CEO of Square Enix, revealed the company’s intentions for blockchain and NFT spheres in his new year’s message on Saturday. In his letter, …
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Investing in Robotics – Best Automated Platforms in 2022
In 2021 the global market for industrial robots was valued at $43.8 billion (Statista), an increase on its 2020 valuation of $23.7 billion (Robotics.Online). That is expected to rise further to $74.1 billion by 2026 (Mordor Intelligence), with a CAGR – compound annual growth rate – of approximately 20%. In this article we’ll review the …
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El Salvador president says 2022 will be the year Bitcoin reaches $100,000
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has again gone bullish on Bitcoin. Bukele recently predicted that Bitcoin could reach the coveted six-digit figure in 2021, following increased adoption. Bukele stated that in 2022, Bitcoin would gain in value and adoption in the use of the coin as a sovereign currency. Bukele is bullish on …
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Everything You Need to Know about Yield Farming
“The amount lent out is paid back with interest when typical loans are sanctioned through banks. The same concept goes with yield farming: lending of bitcoin that would normally be sitting ideally in an account to produce returns,” according to the CFP, AIF, and owner of Hill Wealth Strategies, Daniel R.Hill. Thus, yield farming is …
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Shanghai leans towards metaverse in its progression plan
The Metaverse cluster witnessed explosive growth in 2020 with top-tier firms either entering the field with potential projects or showing keen interest to join the industry. The latest addition to the Metaverse fan list is China’s global financial hub, Shanghai. The city authorities are planning to infuse the use of Metaverse across the public services …
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Valereum acquires Juno Group to strengthen the crypto-fiat bridge
Hailing from Gibraltar as a top-tier blockchain technology platform, Valereum Blockchain is gearing up to acquire Juno Group to facilitate swift integration of fiat and crypto spaces. Coming from Gibraltar, the Juno Group is known for helping in the creation and administration of trusts, money management, and enterprise development in the country. With this partnership, …
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Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Big Move for Ethereum Rival NEAR, Says One Altcoin Following AVAX’s Explosive Rally
A closely followed crypto strategist and trader says that a big move is on the horizon for Ethereum competitor Near while comparing one altcoin’s market structure to the explosive price action of Avalanche (AVAX). Pseudonymous crypto analyst Cantering Clark tells his 99,100 Twitter followers that Near, a developer-focused blockchain designed for scalability and stability, is …
Bitcoin is new gold for millennials, Wharton finance professor says
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most-valued cryptocurrency, has replaced gold as an inflation hedge for young investors, according to Wharton’s finance professor. Gold’s performance was “disappointing” in 2021, Wharton School finance professor Jeremy Siegel said in a CNBC Squawk Box interview on Friday. On the other hand, BTC has been increasingly emerging as an inflation hedge among …
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