Domain purchases under AnonymousSpeech around similar timelines revealed the creation of Netcoin.org on Aug. 17, 2008 — just a day prior to the creation of Bitcoin.org. Coming up with a good name is often one of the most challenging decisions one needs to make when launching a new service or business. Historical data of domain...Continue Reading

A bill based on the proposed framework banning crypto investments could help to “restore the public’s faith and trust in their public officials,” according to Zoe Lofgren. Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate as well as Supreme Court justices currently trading cryptocurrencies may have to stop HODLing while in office should...Continue Reading

Decentralized identity services could play a vital role in promoting Web3 payments in emerging markets like Africa. This week’s Crypto Biz has the latest. If you’ve spent any time reading about blockchain and Web3, you know that this industry is filled with big buzzwords and half-baked concepts. But, concepts such as decentralized identity services, or...Continue Reading

A new report suggests the Ethereum staking ecosystem could become a formidable industry impacting a wider crypto economy. Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you significant developments over the last week. Chainalysis chief scientist shared his views on the Tornado Cash saga...Continue Reading

Russia’s stock exchange expects to become a registered digital asset exchange and begin trading both digital financial assets and digital asset-based securities. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is drafting a bill to allow trading in digital financial assets (DFAs) and securities based on them, according to a report in the Russian press. The stock exchange is...Continue Reading

Iris Energy’s filing suggested the company planned to use proceeds from the sale to fund growth initiatives including purchasing mining hardware and developing data centers. Australia-based crypto mining firm Iris Energy has signed a deal with B. Riley giving the capital market company the option to purchase up to 25 million of its shares. According...Continue Reading

The creator of the Nakamoto Terminal will help the government and businesses understand the interaction of traditional and digital financial systems and track money into and out of blockchains. Digital asset data analytics company Inca Digital will study the implications of digital assets for national security under a year-long contract with the Defense Advanced Research...Continue Reading

The strength of the U.S. dollar continues to negatively impact risk assets, but that did not prevent Bitcoin and select altcoins from staging a few strong rallies this week. The S&P 500 index has declined about 5% this week while the Nasdaq Composite is down more than 5.5%. Investors fear that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive...Continue Reading

NFTickets could potentially allow airlines and events to increase their revenue through resales on the secondary market. Many companies and industries are incorporating Web3 technologies into their business structures, and the travel industry is no exception. On Sept. 21, Flybondi, an Argentinian airline, announced a strategic alliance with TravelX, a blockchain technology company responsible for...Continue Reading

The venture capitalist predicted blockchain would perform based on its own fundamentals, similar to Amazon and Apple. The economic landscape may seem dire at the moment, but it’s unlikely to affect blockchain development, according to Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead. In an interview for Real Vision on Thursday, the venture capitalist said that he believes...Continue Reading