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Facebook is exploring NFT-functionality in its Novi–Diem ecosystem, but how will the technological solution measure up to existing platforms?
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Africrypt turns sour on investors: Founders flee as court cases build up Africrypt founders are still on the run as investors turn to legal action to try to recoup funds lost in South Africa’s latest cryptocurrency theft scandal.
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Hashing out a future: Is Bitcoin hash rate drop an opportunity in disguise? China’s crackdown on Bitcoin mining sparks a restructuring of the distribution of the ecosystem, impacting the hash rate in the short run.
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Adopting the Bitcoin standard? El Salvador writes itself into history books El Salvador has become the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, but what are the complexities and potential short-term effects?
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Growing pains? DeFi exploits plunder BSC, which calls for reinforcements Binance Smart Chain is getting overrun by hacks, with CipherTrace brought in to keep the BSC-based DeFi platforms safe.
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DeFi bucks crypto market correction as Uniswap v3 leads the charge Numbers don’t lie: Uniswap v3 gains traction with DeFi users despite May’s crypto market crash.
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When dollars meet the hype: The biggest NFT hits from celebrities Nonfungible tokens continue to drive millions of dollars in sales. Here are the biggest NFT earners of 2021 so far.
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They see ETH rollin’: Why did Ether price reach $3.5K, and what’s next? Attention is firmly on the short-term future of Ether after Ethereum's native cryptocurrency surged to new all-time highs above $3,500.
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Ethereum breaks away: Several factors power ETH all-time high push Ether hit new all-time highs after a rocky April. Developers and analysts delve into the factors behind the ETH price surge.
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All that mined is not green: Bitcoin’s carbon footprint hard to estimate The impact of BTC mining on the environment has turned into a debate — here’s what academics think and if “green Bitcoin” is possible.
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NFTs are not just for art: As technology matures, more uses will emerge? Some believe the hype around million-dollar NFT art and digital collectibles is warranted, with new use cases sure to emerge.
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Rise of the exchange token: From utility coin to long-term investment? Cryptocurrency exchange tokens have seen major gains, but has this changed their original use case to become a good investment for hodlers?
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Optimism abounds for crypto and blockchain adoption at virtual Blockchain Africa Blockchain Africa highlights the remaining hurdles that stand in the way of widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain on the continent.
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Pricing the hype: Crypto companies valued at billions as market booms Crunching the numbers: Analysts and industry experts weigh in on crypto firms like Coinbase and Kraken being valued in the billions.
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ETH mining still highly profitable despite upcoming Eth2 upgrade Miners weigh in on lucrative ETH mining payouts as the blockchain eyes a transition away from its proof-of-work consensus in 2021.
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South Africa learns a hard crypto lesson amid fast growing demand South African authorities will be keeping a close eye on the cryptocurrency space in 2021 in the wake of major scams and booming markets.
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Risk it for the Bitcoin: Has BTC matured to be a safe investment play? Institutional investors have arrived at the cryptocurrency table, but does that mean that Bitcoin has now become a safe investment?
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As DeFi booms, Ethereum’s blockchain competitors are catching up Decentralized finance participants eye a “multichain” future as Ethereum’s DeFi-powering peers continue to attract users and projects.
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Crypto is going public: Timing is key as Bakkt secures NYSE listing As Bakkt prepares to be listed on the NYSE, even more crypto companies could be going public in the future.
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Speed vs quality? Ethereum 2.0 optimism is high, but the road is long The foundation was laid for Ethereum 2.0 in 2020, and expectations are positive for the future of the smart contract platform in 2021.
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Rapper HiiiKey confirms YouTube channel hack, fake crypto giveaway steals $70K An American rapper’s YouTube channel has reportedly been hacked to promote a fake ETH and BTC giveaway live stream that seems to have over 56,000 viewers.
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Celebs and crypto in 2020: Blockchain cities, Bitcoin newbies and Twitter trolling 2020 saw a number of celebrities make waves in the crypto space, from crypto-powered cities and SEC lawsuits to Bitcoin newcomers.
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New name, old problems? Libra’s rebrand to Diem still faces challenges The Diem Association’s rebrand from Libra was supposed to herald a new day for the project, but a touted 2021 launch may not go as planned.
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2020’s 5 countries friendliest to crypto and blockchain These five countries have led the way in driving cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption in 2020.
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DeFi-ing expectations: Great opportunities in crypto can come at a price A record-breaking year for DeFi, but can it break away from the negative perceptions around yield farming and pump-and-dump schemes?
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Can blockchain make a difference? Africa sees vast monetary potential As access to crypto spreads across Africa, blockchain could be crucial in improving cross-border payments and settlement systems.
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The curious case of Coinbase — employees driven out by ‘apolitical’ stance Coinbase’s new “apolitical” culture has led to some employees taking severance packages, as the crypto community reacts with ambivalence.
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COVID-19: Decentralization the norm as workplaces adjust to new normal COVID-19 has forced businesses around the world to adapt to new ways as crypto companies embrace the “decentralized normal.”
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Creator leaves SushiSwap in hot water as multisig revival is on the menu SushiSwap’s community will take charge of the platform once it completes its migration to a multisignature contract from Uniswap.
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The mischievous Ryuk: Combatting the ‘Death Note’-inspired ransomware As the Ryuk ransomware continues to wreak havoc, tracking ransomware payments has become critical in stopping criminals from cashing out.