Blockchain & Crypto News

Google Pay hires former PayPal executive to expand crypto services

Google pay has hired former Paypal executive Arnold Goldberg to head its payment division, with plans to expand its crypto-related operations.

Juhi Mirza · 15 seconds ago · 2 min read

Opera Internet Browser is BETA testing a Crypto Browser to integrate Web3 applications

Internet browsers are assessing the development Web3 integrations and features to cater for blockchain technology.

Lisa Gibbons · 1 hour ago · 3 min read

World’s first DeFi ETF to be listed on the Brazilian stock exchange in February

The largest crypto asset manager in Latin America to offer investors a secure and regulated entry to DeFi.

Ana Grabundzija · 5 hours ago · 2 min read

NGRAVE crypto wallet raises $6 million

The "coldest" crypto hardware wallet is looking to extend its global reach.

Andjela Radmilac · 8 hours ago · 2 min read

2021 was the year of institutional crypto adoption

Last year will godown as the biggest year for cryptocurrencies in terms of adoption—both from institutions and corporations.

Andjela Radmilac · 13 hours ago · 3 min read

Not so fast, are “Eth killers” as speedy as they claim?

So-called “Eth-killers”, Layer-1 blockchains competing with Ethereum, are supposed to be much faster and much cheaper. While this is true for fees, are Eth-killers really as fast as they claim to be?

Laszlo Dobos · 15 hours ago · 4 min read

Comparing Bitcoin halving cycles. When’s the price top due this time around?

A closer look at previous Bitcoin halving cycles suggests that the market is still due for some patience before the expected price top.

Ana Grabundzija · 17 hours ago · 3 min read

What does the EIP-1159 upgrade mean for Polygon?

Polygon now operates a moving base fee system and incorporates a deflationary mechanism via token fee-burning.

Samuel Wan · 19 hours ago · 2 min read

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

An increasingly common critique of crypto is the notion that Bitcoin mining accelerates climate change. This claim is inaccurate.

Donovan Choy · 20 hours ago · 4 min read

What might Intel’s low-voltage Bitcoin mining chip mean for the future?

Intel will present its new Bitcoin ASIC chip next month, will this solve the energy consumption problem of Proof-of-Work mining?

Samuel Wan · 22 hours ago · 2 min read

Coinbase partners with Mastercard to simplify NFT marketplace purchases

The partnership intends to facilitate direct NFT purchases for users via Mastercard debit and credit cards.

Juhi Mirza · 23 hours ago · 2 min read

OpenSea acquires DeFi onramp wallet Dharma Labs

Leading NFT marketplace OpenSea acquires onramp wallet developers Dharma Labs. The Dharma DeFi app will be discontinued over a 30-day “sunset” period.

Laszlo Dobos · 1 day ago · 3 min read

Bitcoin was the third-worst performer last year as low cap altcoins showed the biggest returns

While Bitcoin posted huge returns when compared to TradFi, it significantly underperformed the rest of the crypto market.

Andjela Radmilac · 1 day ago · 4 min read

OlympusDAO migrates liquidity to Balancer Protocol following a dramatic OHM whale dump

OlympusDAO turns to Balancer in order to maximize the protocol-owned liquidity and incentive programs.

Ana Grabundzija · 1 day ago · 2 min read

UK to impose strict restrictions on misleading crypto ads

The UK treasury is planning to curb misleading crypto ads to raise consumer awareness regarding crypto investments.

Juhi Mirza · 1 day ago · 2 min read

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Music to grow body in metaverse, start new age of connection and immersion

During the past year, decentralized technologies have been seeping into music.

Emil Angervall · 1 day ago · 3 min read

Why experts predict metaverse property investment could be better than physical

NFT Technologies CEO says he now only invests in virtual real estate.

Olivier Acuna · 1 day ago · 5 min read

Cardano’s transaction volume flips Ethereum as value rises by over 30%

Available data has shown that despite processing more transactions Ethereum blockchain, Cardano’s blockchain was only able to generate a negligible amount for its transactions fees.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

Animoca Brands, metaverse developer and the company behind The Sandbox virtual reality game, raises over $358 million to continue product development and licenses for popular intellectual properties.

Laszlo Dobos · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary plans to open his own mining operations this year

Mr. Wonderful revealed details about his recent trip to the Middle East in connection to his plans to invest in Bitcoin mining.

Ana Grabundzija · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Strike’s Bitcoin Wallet is #1 in Argentina in less than a week

The Strike Wallet gets off to a positive start in Argentina, fueling speculation that the country may be next to legislate Bitcoin as legal tender.

Samuel Wan · 2 days ago · 2 min read

BitMEX buys one of the oldest banks in Germany

One of Germany's oldest banks is about to be purchased by a company closely related to crypto exchange BitMEX, with the goal of establishing regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Laszlo Dobos · 2 days ago · 2 min read

OpenSea transaction volume spikes to new ATH

OpenSea’s strong start to the year continues as the largest NFT marketplace has beaten its previous monthly transaction volume ATH.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Is the Crypto.com “unauthorized activity” event bigger than first thought?

There are conflicting reports regarding the loss of user funds. More will be known as internal investigations conclude.

Samuel Wan · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Comparing Bitcoin halving cycles. When’s the price top due this time around?

Not so fast, are “Eth killers” as speedy as they claim?

World’s first DeFi ETF to be listed on the Brazilian stock exchange in February

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

Coinbase partners with Mastercard to simplify NFT marketplace purchases

100% in crypto Mati Greenspan puts institutional adoption and crypto hedging into perspective

Ethereum gas fee tokens poor performers, Ponzi accusations

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Why China’s crackdown on mining is actually good for Bitcoin

Strong conviction among Ethereum long-term holders, DeFi TVL up

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Google Pay hires former PayPal executive to expand crypto services

Opera Internet Browser is BETA testing a Crypto Browser to integrate Web3 applications

World’s first DeFi ETF to be listed on the Brazilian stock exchange in February

NGRAVE crypto wallet raises $6 million

2021 was the year of institutional crypto adoption

Not so fast, are “Eth killers” as speedy as they claim?

Comparing Bitcoin halving cycles. When’s the price top due this time around?

What does the EIP-1159 upgrade mean for Polygon?

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

What might Intel’s low-voltage Bitcoin mining chip mean for the future?

Coinbase partners with Mastercard to simplify NFT marketplace purchases

OpenSea acquires DeFi onramp wallet Dharma Labs

Bitcoin was the third-worst performer last year as low cap altcoins showed the biggest returns

OlympusDAO migrates liquidity to Balancer Protocol following a dramatic OHM whale dump

UK to impose strict restrictions on misleading crypto ads

Music to grow body in metaverse, start new age of connection and immersion

Why experts predict metaverse property investment could be better than physical

Cardano’s transaction volume flips Ethereum as value rises by over 30%

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary plans to open his own mining operations this year

Strike’s Bitcoin Wallet is #1 in Argentina in less than a week

BitMEX buys one of the oldest banks in Germany

OpenSea transaction volume spikes to new ATH

Is the Crypto.com “unauthorized activity” event bigger than first thought?

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Latest News

Google Pay hires former PayPal executive to expand crypto services

Opera Internet Browser is BETA testing a Crypto Browser to integrate Web3 applications

World’s first DeFi ETF to be listed on the Brazilian stock exchange in February

NGRAVE crypto wallet raises $6 million

2021 was the year of institutional crypto adoption

Not so fast, are “Eth killers” as speedy as they claim?

Comparing Bitcoin halving cycles. When’s the price top due this time around?

What does the EIP-1159 upgrade mean for Polygon?

Op-Ed: The fallacies of the Bitcoin energy debate

What might Intel’s low-voltage Bitcoin mining chip mean for the future?

Coinbase partners with Mastercard to simplify NFT marketplace purchases

OpenSea acquires DeFi onramp wallet Dharma Labs

Bitcoin was the third-worst performer last year as low cap altcoins showed the biggest returns

OlympusDAO migrates liquidity to Balancer Protocol following a dramatic OHM whale dump

UK to impose strict restrictions on misleading crypto ads

Music to grow body in metaverse, start new age of connection and immersion

Why experts predict metaverse property investment could be better than physical

Cardano’s transaction volume flips Ethereum as value rises by over 30%

Animoca Brands raises $358 million to grow the open metaverse

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary plans to open his own mining operations this year

Strike’s Bitcoin Wallet is #1 in Argentina in less than a week

BitMEX buys one of the oldest banks in Germany

OpenSea transaction volume spikes to new ATH

Is the Crypto.com “unauthorized activity” event bigger than first thought?

El Salvador is down $12 million on its Bitcoin buys

Cardano dApp ecosystem boosted by SundaeSwap mainnet launch

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