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NFTs and DeFi overturn a banker's generational curse of poverty in 2 years

"When I started, I almost gave up multiple times. I just want to help others have a more streamlined way to get into crypto," said Brenda Gentry, a former USAA mortgage underwriter.

El Salvador buys its cheapest 410 Bitcoin as prices reach $36k

President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the purchase of 410 BTC was made against $15 million, placing the trading price at approximately $36,585 per BTC.

Blockchain and the evolution of business models in the game industry

With the introduction of blockchain-based assets for games comes the possibility of entirely new business models and innovative development.

Altcoin Roundup: 3 emerging P2E gaming trends to keep an eye on in 2022

The hype that sparked rapid growth in blockchain-based play-to-earn games in 2021 has begun to dissipate, but here are three projects focused on bringing fresh blood to the ecosystem.

The life cycle of smart contracts in the blockchain ecosystem

The life cycle of smart contract development involves crucial steps: create, freeze, execute and finalize.

Bitcoin falls to $36K, traders say bulls need a ‘Hail Mary’ to avoid a bear market

BTC price dropped to new lows at $36,000, leading analysts to call for a “Hail Mary close above $39,600” to stave off a bearish shift in Bitcoin’s market structure.

SEC rejects MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accounting practices: report

The business intelligence firm has reported it used non-GAAP methods of calculating figures for its BTC buys excluding the “impact of share-based compensation expense and impairment losses and gains o...

Redditors share their thoughts on buying Bitcoin at all-time highs

General consensus seems to be that it's been all downhill both before and after Bitcoin's recent 13th birthday.

MetisDAO TVL surges by 99,800% as the layer-2 race heats up

The total value locked on METIS rose by 99,881% in a month after the layer-2 project integrated with numerous DeFi protocols and cross-chain bridges.

Bulgaria's finance minister says country is exploring crypto payment options: report

The government official added that he thought Bulgaria was unlikely to become a major hub for crypto miners, many of whom many are reportedly considering leaving Kazakhstan.

NFTs and compliance: Why we need to be having this conversation

With the huge growth in the NFT industry, the time is right to take a look at NFTs from a compliance and regulatory perspective.

A key Ethereum price metric hits a 6 month low as ETH falls below $3K

ETH price has been in a downtrend for 3 months, and derivatives data shows pro traders are almost ready to throw in the towel.

Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department

According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny.

Price analysis 1/21: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, SOL, XRP, LUNA, DOT, AVAX, DOGE

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are close to breaking below critical support levels and traders’ reluctance to buy in the current range could exacerbate the sell-off.

Crypto-loving anti-vax group seeks like-minded talent to live in African 'paradise'

It's unclear what role crypto may play in the community, given Tanzania's central bank banned digital assets in November 2019.

Does a Fed digital dollar leave any room for crypto stablecoins?

Could stablecoins be undone by a Federal Reserve that takes consumer deposits? Would retail banks be hobbled?

Lawmakers explore Bitcoin mining efficiency, broader crypto policy issues during Congress hearing

While we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues.

Boston nurse fired for nudes on OnlyFans launches crypto porn app

Crypto Twitter responds to Bitcoin dump: ‘ok cool’

Twitter users reacted to the most recent Bitcoin price dump below $40,000 with various levels of emotion.

CasperLabs to become blockchain of choice for the City of Fuzhou, China

CasperLabs is building an open-permissioned blockchain protocol and will be a service provider to China’s Blockchain-based Service Network.

Nations to adopt Bitcoin, crypto users to reach 1B by 2023: Report

Global crypto users could top a billion by the end of 2022, according to a new report by Crypto.com.

3 wildest theories explaining $500B crypto market crash

Crypto proponents point their finger to the Fed interest rate hike, Wall Street and Russia as the prominent reason behind $500 billion crypto market wipe off.

Here are levels to watch as Bitcoin fights to avoid $30K July repeat

Bitcoin price action visits levels below $38,000 for the first time since August as losses continue to mount.

New research expects a gloomy year for Bitcoin as DeFi and DAOs rise

On the brighter side, DeFi will continue to expand and adapt, with DAO governance eventually becoming a major driver of activity.

Turkish and Salvadoran presidents meet, Bitcoiners left disappointed

The Turkish President welcomed Nayib Bukele to Ankara for an official state visit. Anyone expecting a Bitcoin talk left disappointed.

Crypto taxation could deter investors, says Thai ruling party MP

Thai ruling party MP calls for due diligence from Excise Department to study the crypto market carefully before imposing any tax

Bitcoin fundamentals diverge from BTC price dip as difficulty hits new all-time high

Difficulty follows the hash rate to hit levels never seen before, underscoring miners’ faith in long-term profitability.

Blockchain meets activity tracking: Project rewards healthy habits with tokens

Medical professionals have developed ways to track and store personal health data securely within the blockchain.

Crypto liquidations pass $700M as altcoins take a hit from Bitcoin sinking below $40K

Pain for Bitcoin and altcoin investors alike as a fresh cascade sees $40,000 support disappear.

Scan your dog and go walkies in the Metaverse: Virtual NFT pets get popular

If you ever owned a Tamagotchi or loved playing Nintendogs, the odds are that you are going to love this story.

Bitcoin dumps to hit six month lows near $38K

Bitcoin is leading the way down for all crypto as macro indicators may spell disaster for the market in the short term according to some analysts.