How may the $1 trillion infrastructure bill impact the thriving DeFi ecosystem and crypto community at large?
Crypto community concerned over impact of infrastructure bill on DeFi Verifone to enable crypto payments at major retailers through BitPay One of the world’s largest point-of-sale providers has partnered with BitPay to allow U.S.-based merchants to accept crypto payments
Adapt or die: Payments giants partner with crypto firms to ensure security Mastercard’s upcoming acquisition of CipherTrace demonstrates the need for payments giants to partner with crypto firms to enable digital asset innovation.
The ongoing NFT boom: Can supply of nonfungibles outweigh demand? Why do classic NFTs from 2017 continue to trade for high prices, and will new projects be as successful, even if NFTs lose value over time?
More than a law: Texas takes steps to amend Bitcoin into state constitution Texas aims to catch up with other crypto-friendly states and then some, but commentators say that amending a state constitution won’t happen immediately.
DeFi literacy: Universities embrace decentralized finance education A small number of universities are beginning to offer DeFi courses to help students and the general public better understand the technology.
Recommending regulations: Crypto working groups make push for adoption Collective groups and associations want to establish industry standards for crypto, but will this guidance make a real impact on adoption?
Clearing the air: Renewably sourced Bitcoin may ensure a clean energy future Crypto mining companies leveraging renewables may also have a much larger impact on clean energy for the environment.
The perfect storm: DeFi hacks will advance the crypto sector moving forward There is a silver lining from the DeFi hacks as new tech develops to protect the sector: "DeFi will be much safer in 12 months from now.”
Measuring success: Offsetting crypto carbon emissions necessary for adoption? Crypto companies are doing their best to go green by offsetting Bitcoin carbon emissions, but how accurate are their estimates?
Civic engagement and crypto: Miami unveils its own digital coin MiamiCoin is not just a cryptocurrency, but rather a decentralized application that can function as a developer platform for cities.
NFTs are next for enterprise Ethereum, says ConsenSys founder Joe Lubin NFTs are getting enterprises excited about the future of finance, but regulations are still needed to reach mainstream adoption.
Bitcoin for cash: Do crypto ATMs make buying BTC easier for the mainstream? Bitcoin ATMs may make it easier for the mainstream and unbanked to access crypto, but will security risks hamper adoption?
Crypto cowboys: Texas counties welcome Bitcoin miners with open arms Bitcoin mining facilities are setting up shop in Texas, but not only for obvious reasons like wind and land opportunities. Here's why the state is becoming popular.
Bitcoin payments for real estate gain traction as crypto holders seek monetization Could crypto payments for real estate become another notable way for people to invest their BTC, or is the learning curve too steep for wider adoption?
Beauty and the Bitcoin: Female-focused brands accept crypto payments driving adoption Will beauty brands drive female adoption by accepting cryptocurrency payments and is there even a demand to pay with crypto besides stacking stats?
Fruits of the land: Blockchain traceability gives farmers a competitive advantage Traceability is key for helping small-scale farmers achieve big benefits, but will blockchain solutions catch on in developing countries?
Enterprise Ethereum matures, looks to open-source community for standards Enterprise Ethereum has matured to the point where standards are now needed to ensure further growth and interoperability with other networks.
‘Bitcoin will go all the way to $160,000 this year,’ says Celsius CEO The highs for Bitcoin are yet to be seen this year, says Alex Mashinsky.
NFT art galleries: Future of digital artwork or another crypto fad? Physical NFT art galleries are popping up all over, but why? And does the public appreciate them, regardless of their crypto knowledge?
Bitcoin miners can prove green potential by undergoing ESG ratings check Bitcoin miners may opt for ESG ratings to prove “greenness” as environmental concerns loom over the entire crypto industry.
‘Bitcoin is not an asset that is designed to be leveraged,’ says Caitlin Long The Avanti Financial CEO says Bitcoin shouldn’t be leveraged and that regulations for stablecoins are underway.
‘Bitcoin is the king of crypto and it’s here to stay’ says eToro CEO Some regions may want to ban Bitcoin, but industry experts say BTC is here to stay.
IBM contributes blockchain platform code to Hyperledger to drive enterprise blockchain adoption IBM shows its commitment to Hyperledger and enterprise blockchain development with its largest-ever contribution of open-source code.
The female speakers who made an impact at Bitcoin2021 in Miami There may not have been as many female speakers at Bitcoin 2021, but the women who presented were phenomenal. Here’s why.
Specialized workforce needed as crypto and blockchain courses enter colleges Some universities and colleges are offering blockchain and crypto courses as the job market heats up, but will students be enticed to take them?
As Microsoft Azure closes shop, ConsenSys Quorum opens up to new users Could the migration from Microsoft’s Azure Blockchain to ConsenSys’ Quorum Blockchain Service be good news? Is this where the enterprise blockchain industry is heading?
Carbon-neutral Bitcoin funds gain traction as investors seek greener crypto Steps are being taken to ensure green Bitcoin options for investors, but this may only serve as a short-term solution to a long-term problem.
Women-led events may encourage long-term female participation in blockchain By women and for women: Crypto industry leaders take action to bring equality to the blockchain sector by developing female-centric initiatives.
Supply chains reimagined: Enterprise DeFi finances personal protective equipment The development of enterprise DeFi use cases is underway, but mainstream adoption may take longer than expected.