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MixMarvel and Tenfold Protocol have joined forces to apply Tenfold’s layer-2 blockchain scalability solutions to “HyperDragons,” a strategy game built on the Ethereum network, in a move that will allow expanded gameplay and decreased transaction costs. “HyperDragons” Takes Flight...

Through blockchain and cryptocurrency, it’s becoming easier for communities to interact and exchange value with each other in an efficient, trustless way. In the sports industry, cryptocurrency is enabling fans to participate in the decisions of their favorite teams. PSG...

Blockchain is enabling a new era of frictionless payments and is disrupting multiple industries across the board–including art. Last month, Andy Warhol’s “14 Small Electric Chairs” was sold on decentralized auction platform Maecenas. First Multi-Million Painting Sold in Blockchain Auction...

In 2017, CryptoKitties made headlines as the world’s most popular blockchain game. Pushing further into the public eye, CryptoKitties has partnered with Meural to showcase the “Bringing Blockchain to Life” art exhibit. CryptoKitties Spreads Blockchain Awareness CryptoKitties, an Ethereum-based collectibles...

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are influencing innovation and change across a spectrum of industries. The music industry already tested the waters of the financial benefits of blockchain technology, but Slovenian electro producer Gramatik has also seized inspiration from the blockchain...

WeChat, the Chinese messenger app owned by Tencent, has banned several blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts. Jinse, which is supported by Node Capital, and Deepchain, a website backed by multiple token funds, were both affected by the ban, according...

In another example of blockchain technology’s prowess, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) revealed that it distributed 100 percent of the tickets for a recent football match solely using blockchain. UEFA’s Blockchain Success According to the official UEFA...

While cryptocurrency scams and lawsuits are usually based on “exit-scams” and outright frauds, Michael Terpin, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency investor, has filed a mammoth $224 million lawsuit against his telecom operator, citing the theft of digital tokens. AT&T’s Identity Gamble...

State officials in Saudi Arabia reissue warnings against trading and investing in cryptocurrencies. The official committee will also have the remit of notifying relevant agencies of any activity to reduce marketing exposure. No Trading. No Investing. In Saudi Arabia,...

A leaked conversation has revealed a serious fallout among the founding members of IOTA, pushing the project’s most intimate workings into the public eye. Centered around the appointment of two IOTA founders to the board of directors, the controversial...

The cryptocurrency market may be experiencing a sudden bear market, but recent statistics released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) demonstrate that consumer awareness and interest in digital assets such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum is...

Jackson Palmer, a product lead at Adobe and the creator of Dogecoin, said that the recent slump of major cryptocurrencies–including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Ripple–is attributable to the drop in their user activity. Ripple is Processing Fewer Payments...

West Virginian troops serving overseas will cast their midterm election ballots on the blockchain, making them the first to use the state’s new distributed ledger-based mobile voting app. The newfangled system will see the U.S.’s first use of smartphones...

Blockchain-based payments processor Ripple, announced its partnership with pop star icon Madonna for endorsing a fundraiser in Malawi, Africa. This post was written in collaboration with Aliesha Duffin. Ripple is leaving no stone unturned for gaining relevance among the masses. The company regularly...

Since Bitcoin’s inception, many crypto aficionados have worked to dissociate their favorite digital coin from the notion that it may be used for illegal activity, and new data from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proving that criminal...

As Capitol Hill comes to terms with the notion of a new financial landscape, the U.S. Chair of the Judiciary Committee has become the nation’s first congress member to disclose holding cryptocurrencies. As reported by Sludge, Congressman Bob Goodlatte...

An inordinate number of Millennials are looking to line their pockets, or rather their investment portfolios, with cryptocurrencies, according to a recent study conducted by blockchain technology investment firm, Sustany Capital. Cryptocurrency as a Long-Term Investment The study, which...

Cryptocurrency is rapidly gaining traction as a global medium of payment. On July 29, 2018, Gibraltar United football team announced that it will pay its players in cryptocurrency next season. First Football Team to Pay in Crypto Gibraltar United...

On July 29th, 2018, the City of Hope, a cancer and diabetes research and treatment center, hosted its first annual “If Only” Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament in Los Angeles. To boost awareness, the tournament featured members from one of...

Once plagued by a black market stigma, cryptocurrencies have risen from public uncertainty to global proliferation. Arrested in 2015, an alleged Silk Road drug dealer is now fighting to reclaim his 226 BTC worth over $1.8 million. Murky Regulations,...

As blockchain and cryptocurrency move from obscurity to celebrity, a number of the industry’s rogue talents join the league of legends.

The MLB, in partnership with blockchain gaming company, Lucid Sights, hopes to boost baseball fandom with the potentially ground-breaking dApp, "MLB Crypto Baseball."

The Indo-Aryan-speaking Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state are encountering the dire issue of persecution and ethnic cleansing. Fortunately, many individuals and groups are using blockchain technology to help refugees in innovative ways beyond just remittances. Who are the...

Hip-hop star YG and an all-star cast of rappers, including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj recently dropped the single “Big Bank.” With lyrics about Bitcoin, Big Sean is the latest rapper to publicly express enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies. “Big Bank”...

Thailand shot to silver screen stardom in the 1974 blockbuster movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”, filmed in the Khao Phing Kan area. Fast forward to 2018, Thailand seems to be shooting into the crypto era with innovative...

Paris Hilton’s father, Rick Hilton, chairman of Hilton and Hyland and the family namesake of the Hilton Hotels is selling a $38 million Roman mansion through a cryptocurrency auction. Known as the Palazzetto, the 16th-century Roman mansion is 17,363...

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are widely considered by many market participants to function as investment vehicles — real-world applications of blockchain technology take a back seat to speculation with mass adoption remaining a distant goal. While this...

Slovenia’s largest shopping city, aptly named BTC City, is on its way to becoming the world’s first genuine “Bitcoin City.” Slovenia’s Prime Minister, Miro Cerar, recently visited to open the Beyond 4.0 international conference, and to learn more about...

Since fall of 2017, CryptoKitties has gained international renown as a fad and media vehicle for exposing cryptocurrency to the mainstream. Now, the famed crypto-cat Ethereum dApp is ready for another swish by partnering with NBA All-Star and two-time MVP...

Since 1953, North and South Korea have been divided along the 38th parallel – creating what is now known as the famed Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). On April 27, Korean leaders Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un signed the Panmunjom Declaration in an...

While China boasts the largest population in the world, its neighbor, India, comes a close second, totaling more than 1.35 billion people. And, if one considers that each of these nations is four times larger than, for instance, the...

Cryptocurrency is rapidly merging with the world around us as adoption speeds up. One of the first places in which the crypto-world is fusing with the real world is through the lens of media and pop culture, with crypto...

Bitcoin’s price spiked from $6,962.6 to $7,720.27 in less than one hour yesterday, the fastest increase to date. Although speculative, some believe the sudden price surge has to do with an Islamic scholar deeming cryptocurrency compliant with Islamic Sharia...

The blockchain is a technological breakthrough with uses that could change the path of other technologies towards more transparent and auditable developments. Its applications are promising for industries such as insurances, accounting, election auditing, etc. However, since the appearance...

At the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas this year, Elon Musk was photographed holding a book on cryptocurrency basics. This has driven increasing speculation as Musk’s brushes with crypto grow more frequent. In November 2017, a former intern at...

During his recent European speaking tour, controversial politico Steve Bannon, a former aide to President Trump, declared cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to possess the potential to completely redefine the global financial space immutably. Known as a champion for many...

Blockchain technology and celebrities have always had a unique relationship. Some, like 50 Cent, let fans buy their music using bitcoin as far back as 2014, only to forget about it later. In 50’s case, the fortune had grown...

What better way to farewell those balmy, tropical days than in the company of Puerto Rico’s world famous exports; Ricky Martin’s toe-tapping, salsa-inspired sounds and an ice cold pina colada in hand? But, with the devastating images of 2017’s...

It’s no secret that centralized financial systems aren’t happy about the ongoing cryptocurrency revolution, with incumbent finance magnates such as Jamie Dimon shooting down digital currencies whenever possible. Poland’s central bank, however, has taken the war on crypto a...

American football player, Richard Sherman, has always been an avid supporter of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, but not so much when it comes to his grandmother. The cornerback has made headlines for several reasons lately. The Seattle Seahawks player and...

In a volatile week for cryptocurrency, good news came from an unexpected source, as Russia is drafting a bill to legalize cryptocurrency trading. A vote is coming soon on a bill put together by the Russian Ministry of Finance....

The mystique, rich culture and breathtaking beauty of China has captivated mankind for centuries. Historians have spent many a lifetime, painstakingly piecing together the timeline of the world’s largest nation, which dates back to 1500 BC. And, especially in...

This week, Apple Music’s Jimmy Lovine commented on the efficacy of streaming music services. Lovine told Billboard, “The streaming services have a bad reputation. There’s no margins, they’re not making any money.” Several years ago, pop music icon Taylor...

Bitcoin is having quite a year. It has far exceeded everyone’s expectations as it surges in value and makes inroads into the traditional financial system. All of this Bitcoin-related activity has caused a cryptocurrency euphoria. While many people are...

After Jamie Dimon’s (CEO of JPMorgan Chase) crude remarks about Bitcoin came out in CNBC’s interview a few weeks ago, Bitcoin took a quick plunge. Many saw this as a moment to buy more, however, and the price has...

Bitcoin is having a moment. It’s a prolonged moment, but a moment none-the-less. Its unprecedented rise in value has attracted the attention of crypto and traditional investors. Meanwhile, others are busy trying to determine if Bitcoin is a bubble,...