The blockchain gaming firm in question raised over $200 million on Monday to further its NFT operations. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), CEO of Binance, criticized the creation of a novel “free-to-own” business model in the GameFi space on Tuesday, writing: “If everything will be free in the world, why do we have to work so hard…”...Continue Reading

A lack of oracle support, the majority of DApps being supportive of the Merge and Ethereum Classic’s minimal developer activity suggests that PoW hard forks will fizzle. Ether (ETH) is the second largest crypto by market capitalization and the absolute leader in decentralized applications by deposits. Becoming a victim of its own success, the network...Continue Reading

Bitcoin mining with flared gas and animal waste gases could help the world’s largest cryptocurrency on a path to becoming zero-emission money. A pro-Bitcoin mining report from self-proclaimed philanthropist Daniel Batten has claimed that Bitcoin could become a zero-emission network. The report builds upon data from the Bitcoin Mining Council to understand the impact of carbon-negative...Continue Reading

To attack Tether’s reserves […] further highlights an agenda by the publication to single out Tether and hurt its reputation,” the USDT issuer said. Tether Holdings Limited has clapped back at The Wall Street Journal over an article it claims spread “false information” about the stablecoin issuer’s profitability, solvency and accounting standards.  In a Monday...Continue Reading

Court documents allege that the recipient used a portion of the funds to purchase a luxury mansion upon receipt. According to local news outlet 7News, two Melbourne women, Manivel Thevamanogari and her sister Gangadory Thevamanogari, received an AUD$10.5 million deposit from Singaporean crypto exchange Crypto.com after the latter made an error in issuing an AUD$100...Continue Reading

“The act of Mr. Wajanasathian is an offense of buying KUB coins by being a person who knows or possesses inside information,” said Thailand’s financial regulator. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, announced enforcement actions against the chief technology officer of crypto exchange Bitkub, who allegedly used insider information around the purchase of Bitkub...Continue Reading

Bitcoin drops with U.S. stocks as the dollar finds momentum for an attack on earlier twenty-year highs. Bitcoin (BTC) fell back below $20,000 after the Aug. 30 Wall Street open as data showed hodlers selling at a loss. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView June lows look increasingly attractive Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro...Continue Reading

Leverage is widely used in the crypto industry. While leverage has the potential to increase returns, it also amplifies downside risks. Leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies — i.e., trading crypto with borrowed funds — comes with significant risks. This is mainly due to the capricious nature of the market. In May, the cryptocurrency market, which had...Continue Reading

Developers, investors and regulators can establish best practices and raise the quality of cryptocurrency development by working together. Regulators are tasked with balancing between protecting consumers and creating environments where entrepreneurs and the private sector can thrive. When markets face distortions, perhaps due to an externality or information asymmetry, regulation can play an important role....Continue Reading

The adoption of digital assets provides a good opportunity to ensure uninterrupted payments for imports and exports, Russia’s prime minister said. Russia could soon be taking a cue from Iran by using cryptocurrencies for imports, according to comments from the Russian prime Minister. The adoption of digital assets is necessary as a “safe alternative” for...Continue Reading