Cointelegraph Consulting: A look at Terra’s ecosystem
At the start of 2021, Terra had only two applications, but that quickly changed in a year — and it now has hundreds. Terra’s native staking token, LUNA, was one…
Wikimedia Foundation Debates Acceptance of Cryptocurrency Donations Over Environmental Concerns
Following Mozilla’s decision to pause crypto donations due to environmental concerns, a number of Wikimedia Foundation community members have submitted a proposal that asks the foundation to stop accepting digital…
Georgia Goes After Crypto Miners Using Subsidized Electricity in Historic Town
A record high consumption of electricity blamed on illegal crypto farms in northwestern Georgia has caught the attention of authorities in the capital Tbilisi. The central government and the local…
GAIMIN Brings Blockchain and NFTs to Minecraft
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 13th January 2022: As part of its strategic business objective to become the leading gaming technology company, GAIMIN announces a plug-in and metaverse environment that enables…
Bitcoin Mining Firm Luxor Launches ASIC Trading Desk
On January 11, 2022, the Washington-based bitcoin mining operation Luxor announced the launch of a new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) trading desk. According to the company, Luxor’s new trading desk…
Northwest Arkansas giving a $10K Bitcoin incentive to remote workers
The Northwest Arkansas Council is launching a cryptocurrency incentive program seeking to attract professionals that want to work remotely. The program is targeting entrepreneurs and professionals in the tech sector.…
Wikimedia contributors propose dropping crypto donations due to environmental concerns
The environmental concerns surrounding cryptocurrencies have led to several organizations halting their partnerships with this sector. The Wikimedia Foundation has become the latest company to express concern over cryptocurrencies’ effects…
Minnesota representative proposes bill to prevent Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC
The US Federal Reserve is currently looking into the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with the report about the pros and cons of a digital dollar expected…
Restaurant in NYC exclusively signs memberships with NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) do not seem to be losing their momentum as they continue to attract a wide range of users. Now, VCR Group, a hospitality firm based in New…
Crypto heavyweights back inflation-resistant savings protocol
The U.S. consumer price index reached a 40-year high in December, capping off a year of aggressive price increases. Fintech startup Seashell has raised $6 million in seed investments from…
Swiss central bank tests wholesale CBDC with commercial partners
The Swiss National Bank integrated wholesale CBDC in banking systems with five commercial banks as part of the second phase of Project Helvetia. Switzerland took another step to clarify the…
UK Economic Affairs Committee unconvinced by prospect of retail CBDC
A new report highlights private-sector innovation and greater financial inclusion with CBDCs, but raises concerns around the descending hegemony of the U.S. Dollar. The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee…
BBTV launches crypto payment solution for media monetization
Media monetization company BBTV recently launched a solution that lets creators get paid in crypto. Content creators on BroadbandTV Corporation (BBTV) will soon be able to get paid in crypto.…
PayPal Could Launch Its Own Stablecoin, Executives Say
PayPal could soon launch a stablecoin, according to recent statements from company executives. The news was first reported by Bloomberg on Friday, Jan. 7. PayPal Is Exploring Stablecoins In October…
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC/USD Retreats; Could it be a Recovery to $45,000 Level?
Bitcoin Price Prediction – January 12 The Bitcoin price prediction reveals that BTC slumps below the resistance level of $44,071 as further downside momentum may play out. BTC/USD Long-term Trend:…