Work X – Tokenizing Your Skills
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 5 Jan 2022: For many years, getting a diploma from a university or other institution was the only way to prove you possess specific skills for…
OpenSea raises $300 million for encrypted digital marketplace
Opensea’s market value has now surpassed $13.3 billion following the new cash injection. The nonfungible token (NFT) market is gaining momentum as the next frontier in collectibles, gaming and the…
Blockchain and the Metaverse make inroads at Consumer Electronics Show
Samsung will feature its developments in Metaverse technology in relation to TVs and smartphones, with several other companies showcasing blockchain, NFT and crypto integrations with the Metaverse. Blockchain, metaverse and…
Hemp grower crowdfunds court case, tokenizes shares in settlement
The Initial Litigation Offering is being used to help a hemp grower crowdfund legal fees in a fight against California, and has important implications for a new type of fund…
El Salvador prepares 20 bills to provide legal framework for Bitcoin bonds
The raft of bills will help El Salvador’s government establish the legal and financial framework for the $1 billion Bitcoin bond issue, known as Volcano Bonds El Salvador’s government, led…
Wait and see approach: 3/4 of Bitcoin supply now illiquid
Around 76% of the total circulating Bitcoin supply is now illiquid according to on-chain analytics from Glassnode. Bitcoin markets have been consolidating since the beginning of the year, but on-chain…
Grayscale rebalances DeFi Fund dropping Bancor (BNT) and UMA
Major digital asset manager Grayscale has rebalanced the DeFi Fund for the second time since its inception in July 2021. Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has rebalanced its Grayscale DeFi…
India’s Monetary Policy Committee Member: Total Crypto Ban Is Difficult to Implement, Crypto Assets Should Be Regulated
A renowned economist who is a member of India’s Monetary Policy Committee says that a total cryptocurrency ban is difficult to implement and “would only increase illegal activities and participation…
Bitcoin’s Price Will Hit $100K by Mid-Year, Nexo Founder Predicts
The co-founder and managing partner of Nexo, a major cryptocurrency lender, has predicted that the price of bitcoin will be $100K by mid-2022. He highlighted “two simple reasons” why he…
China’s Digital Yuan Wallet App Now in iOS and Android App Stores
China’s central bank has released its digital currency wallet app ahead of the Winter Olympics. The wallet app for the digital yuan, also known as e-CNY, can now be downloaded…
Solana hit with another network incident causing degraded performance
Solana reportedly went offline for four hours on Jan. 4, however Solana.Status shows there have been no issues on the network. The Solana blockchain has suffered a third incident in…
REN price at risk of 50% drop after a bearish trading pattern shows up
Nonetheless, the long-term technical setup and strengthening protocol metrics indicate bullish continuation. The prospects of Ren (REN) continuing its ongoing rebound to fresh highs appear slim as a classic bearish…
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch in 2022: BTC, ETH, BNB, AVAX, MATIC
Bitcoin and altcoins had a stellar year, but how might ETH, BNB, AVAX and MATIC perform in 2022? Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a roller coaster ride in 2021 and even though…
‘We are 50% of the way there,’ says Vitalik on Ethereum’s development
In a two-hour Bankless podcast episode, the Ethereum co-founder discussed his plans to make Eth2 succeed. Vitalik Buterin has walked listeners through a five-part roadmap on the latest Bankless podcast…
Cion Digital secures funds to expand blockchain orchestration platform
The company raised $12 million in seed capital to further its crypto-based financing solutions. Cion Digital, a developer for an enterprise SaaS blockchain orchestration platform, announced on Tuesday that it…