Technology

China might be doubling and tripling down on its wide array of crypto bans, but it would be a huge mistake to conclude that the country is falling behind rivals in the race for crypto adoption. During an episode of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, macro economist Lyn Alden took a closer look at how theContinue reading “China may be against cryptos, but here’s why one still needs to pay attention”

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 NFT boom was the talk of town during the summer. However, has winter turned its bang into a whimper? A quick look at some numbers suggests this might not be the case. Turn up the volume to HIGH According to Dune Analytics, OpenSea’s monthly volume reached itsContinue reading “OpenSea monthly volumes scale second-highest peak since August, what made it happen”

As crypto assets like Bitcoin, alt coins, and NFTs took off, there was a tendency to sideline GameFi. After all, kitties and Axies look like entertainment at first glance, rather than serious investments. However, a report by Huobi Research revealed why games and GameFi signal far more than just playthings. DeFi hard, GameFi harder BeforeContinue reading “More than just a game – what GameFi overtaking DeFi means for crypto in 2022”

It is going to be a happy new year for the Ethereum Classic community indeed, as the ETC Cooperative recently made some positive announcements for the protocol’s upcoming year. The ETC Cooperative, which is a public charity focused on supporting the development and growth of Ethereum Classic, will be funding the development work on theContinue reading “ETC Cooperative to takeover funding for Ethereum protocol provider, Core-Geth”

Which is the best programming language? This is a question – and a perfect argument starter – that has been around almost since the birth of computers. With crypto adoption now on the rise, programming languages are trending again. Choosing one or the other comes with huge implications for not just builders, but the goalContinue reading “Why this programming language is a favorite with Jack Dorsey, and Polkadot”

So, you’ve just captured that perfect, aesthetic shot. Now, will you upload it on Instagram for likes… Or sell it on OpenSea for ETH? After an announcement by this NFT marketplace, creators might have a new way to monetize their photos. Say cheese! OpenSea acknowledged calls for a photography option on its platform and called for photographersContinue reading “OpenSea’s new photo category – What it means for its marketplace volume”

At press time, Solana was the fifth biggest blockchain by market cap, and changing hands at $180.84. The alt rose by 2.86% in 24 hours, but has also been seeing growth for the past week. In fact, it went up by 5.19% in seven days. It has been a busy time for the Solana community, whichContinue reading “As Solana ecosystem expands, co-founders tackle VC funding criticism”

NFTs often become punchlines, with countless “right-click and save” memes being born as a result of the same. On the flip side, however, traditional artists are speaking out about the pain of seeing their work stolen and minted as NFTs without their permission. Thou “Art” a thief On 18 December, Liam Sharp, a British comicContinue reading “Art theft an emerging issue on NFT platforms like OpenSea, is there a solution in sight”

SEC vs Ripple might resume only next year, but that doesn’t mean the XRP community has broken up for the holidays. Many are still trying to reach Congress representatives or are studying up to better understand the implications of the ongoing lawsuit. In the middle of it all, however, crypto lawyer John Deaton – whoContinue reading “Hinman’s possible violation of Code of Federal Regulations, how it affects Ripple v SEC”