Ethereum co-founder Taylor Gerring recently purchased a Bored Ape Mega Mutant Serum NFT for 888 ETH ($3,6 million) from a seller who received it for free by being a part of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) community. The new NFT owner’s announcement that he will be livestreaming the serum drinking event made a serious …
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Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Cryptobatz NFT Project Paying Tribute to His Iconic Bat Bite
The English singer, songwriter, and former Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed he’s launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Osbourne announced the launch on Twitter alongside a Rolling Stone article that showcases the drop of 9,666 NFT bats next year. Heavy Metal’s Prince of Darkness Launches Cryptobatz NFT Collection Following the stampede of celebrities …
The Novatar — the Best Place to Create Your Digital Identity
press release PRESS RELEASE. The Novatar will be launching with a limited edition of 25K avatars, an NFT project to enable users to experience the fascinating new world of virtual reality and claim a brand new self. To resemble how humans came into this world in the form of a baby, all 25K Novatars are …
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Italian Sports Car Maker Ferrari Inks Multi-Year Deal With Blockchain Firm Velas Network AG
The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari has announced the firm is partnering with Velas Network AG, a firm that specializes in blockchain and non-fungible token (NFT) technology. Ferrari Reveals Partnership With Blockchain Firm Velas On December 27, Ferrari the well known luxury sports car maker founded in 1939 by Enzo …
Ethereum Has Burned 1.2 Million ETH in 4 Months, Close to $5 Billion in Ether Destroyed
With three days left until the end of 2021, the Ethereum network and its native token ether have had a phenomenal year as ether has increased more than 450% in value in 12 months. 145 days ago, on August 5, the Ethereum network implemented the London hard fork and since that day, 1,283,226 ether worth …
Pomp says we’re thinking about Bitcoin volatility in the wrong way
Investor Anthony Pompliano sought to assure Bitcoin hodlers that volatility is neither good nor bad. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Pompliano made the comment in response to host Joe Kernen’s question on whether Bitcoin volatility is beneficial. Kernen asked if investors want stability to the point $BTC is a useable asset, such as for payment …
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Crypto miners in Kazakhstan flee over aging electricity infrastructure
Kazakhstan’s crypto mining industry was initially boosted by China’s tightening grip on digital asset regulation. But, some seven months down the line, it’s emerging that Kazakh-based miners are fed-up with electricity shortages. Some miners report nearing bankruptcy due to the national grid’s inability to supply consistent power. Just as the country was emerging as a …
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Tokenized Bitcoin in Circulation Nears a Half Million BTC, Bitcoin-Pegged Token Value Exceeds $21 Billion
According to data recorded on December 28, there’s approximately 434,265.43 bitcoin-pegged or wrapped bitcoin tokens worth more than $21.3 billion across several blockchains. Ten different bitcoin-pegged projects exist today and the project Wrapped Bitcoin dominates 59.66% of all the tokenized bitcoin in circulation. Close to a Half Million Tokenized Bitcoin Circulates on Several Blockchains, Wrapped …
Bank of Russia to Collect Data on Crypto-Related Transactions Between Individuals
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) plans to obtain information from commercial banks pertaining to some money transfers between private individuals, including clients trading cryptocurrency. The measure is likely to affect online crypto exchangers which the regulator accuses of conducting illegal operations. Central Bank to Check Transactions Between Russians Exchanging Crypto As part of efforts …
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Fine Art to Be Recreated Thanks to Inheritance Art
press release PRESS RELEASE. NFTs have exploded in terms of popularity and usage in 2021, and for good reason. Artists and content creators alike have been able to profit immensely from NFTs, and many traders have also been able to benefit from buying, selling and trading these non-fungible tokens. However, one project in particular is …
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HP-Branded Servers Hijacked to Mine $110,000 Worth of Cryptocurrency
Hackers recently took control of a group of HP-branded servers and used them to remotely mine a cryptocurrency called raptoreum, according to reports. This resulted in the compromised cluster of HP machines becoming the biggest contributor to the total mining pool of the cryptocurrency, allowing attackers to rake in $110,000 worth. The coins are said …
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DeFilm streaming: A new DAO is looking to buy Blockbuster and revive the iconic brand
A new decentralized autonomous organization called BlockbusterDAO is looking to revive the iconic Blockbuster brand and bring it into the Web3 era. The popularity the brand still enjoys in the US makes it a perfect foundation to revolutionize the decision-making and financing of the film and TV industries, BlockbusterDAO said. An ambitious plan to bring …
Chainlink price surges, regains important threshold despite uncertain sentiment
Blockchain data oracle Chainlink’s token, LINK, has gained some positive traction since the local low at $17.33 on the 15th of December. The token has seen positive action in the past two weeks despite a negative market sentiment toward LINK since October, according to data from market analysts Santiment. LINK sentiment The number 18 cryptocurrency …
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Liquidity solutions for the Polkadot ecosystem
As the industry focus moves from the Bitcoin scaling problem to the Ethereum scaling problem, the Polkadot ecosystem is still evolving positively. With the parachains of Kusama and Polkadot already running solidly, whatever the solution is, it is resolving the issue of growing crypto demand with an inefficient underlying architecture. Polkadot’s founder, Gavin Wood, has …
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Crypto Scammer Arrested in Bangkok After Fleeing With 500 Million Baht
A man allegedly behind a cryptocurrency investment scam has been arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. He lured people into investing in his fraudulent crypto scheme by promising high returns, telling investors they could earn a 400% return by investing in just 200 days. Alleged Crypto Scammer Arrested in Bangkok A 50-year-old man who allegedly scammed Thai …
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