Henry Kissinger says Taiwan cannot be at the core of negotiations between the U.S. and China
KEY POINTS Veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger says Washington and Beijing must seek to avoid putting Taiwan at the center of their tense diplomatic relationship.
Crypto Funds Shrink to Lowest Since 2021 Summer Bear Market
Investors pulled out some $143 million from digital asset funds as confidence in crypto is flailing. Crypto fund assets under management fell to the lowest
Genomics company explores NFTs in hopes of advancing precision medicine
GeneNFTs may be a game-changer for genomic testing, but user education is still needed in order for this model to advance. It’s predicted that nonfungible
BALENCIAGA TO ACCEPT BITCOIN, CRYPTO AS PAYMENT
Balenciaga, a luxury fashion house, will begin accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment online and in select physical locations. Balenciaga, a Kering-owned luxury fashion
CFTC Chairman Confirms Bitcoin, Ether Are Commodities
The chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says he is certain bitcoin and ether are commodities. He outlined how his agency is
LUNA Charts a Bullish Course as Crypto Markets Opens Monday With Gains
Over the past few weeks, the crypto market has been filled with one form of turmoil or the other, pushing a far bigger onslaught in
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline Amid Choppy Trading, DeFi Tokens Underperform
Aversion to risk remains as volatility returns to stocks and cryptos. Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a choppy range over the past week as volatility ticked
Web3, NFTs, Metaverse: The tools for a truly decentralized future
If the crypto community can successfully decentralize the internet, “it’s a future really worth getting excited about,” said NFT3 founder Dylan Dewdney. Attendees to the
7 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT BITCOIN PIZZA DAY
The Bitcoin Pizza Day story is one of the technology’s most historic tales, but even if you know the Bitcoin pizza price, these facts might
Tech stocks are mired in their longest weekly losing streak since dot-com bust
KEY POINTS The Nasdaq dropped 3.8% this week, notching its seventh straight weekly drop. It’s the tech-heavy index’s longest weekly losing streak since 2001 during
LUNA and UST Crash Could Have Been Averted if Bitcoin Reserves were Used Earlier, Binance CEO Says
The collapse of LUNA and UST, the native tokens of the Terra network, could have been avoided if the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) had used
Sony Announces Metaverse Push in Latest Annual Corporate Strategy Meeting
Sony, the global electronics giant, has announced it will take a more focused approach when it comes to metaverse experiences as part of its entertainment
Goodbye, American soft power: McDonald’s exiting Russia after 32 years is the end of an era
KEY POINTS In 1990, McDonald’s opened up its first restaurant in the Soviet Union, serving a record of 30,000 customers in a single opening day.
Ethereum Has Destroyed $8.10 Billion in Ether, ETH Scarcity to Increase After The Merge
According to current metrics, the Ethereum blockchain has burned 2.35 million ether since the implementation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559. The $8.10 billion in
Shopify Expands Crypto Payment Options With Crypto.com Pact
Shopify merchants also have access to Jack Mallers’ Strike, Coinbase Commerce and BitPay. Merchants using e-commerce platform Shopify (SHOP) now have access to Crypto.com as another way
Blockchain, crypto set to take sports industry beyond NFT collectibles
Deloitte expects an eventual rise in blockchain-enabled innovations; as a result, “The use of NFTs, crypto, fan tokens, and ticket innovations will grow and evolve.”
BILL GATES DOESN’T INVEST IN BITCOIN, SAYS IT DOES NOT ADD TO SOCIETY
In a recent AMA on Reddit, Bill Gates explained he does not invest in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies because they do not add to society.
Bahamas’ Sand Dollar CBDC Begins Facial-Recognition Rollout to Authorize Mobile Payments
Sand Dollar CBDC has continued to advance its usage and started addressing the issue of user authentication. SunCash, a financial institution authorized to provide Sand
What Is a ‘Semi-Fungible’ Crypto Token?
Fungibility has been a consistent theme of 2021, following the meteoric rise of NFTs. But what’s the deal with “semi-fungible” tokens and how do they
How to Read an Order Book at an Exchange
If you want to adopt an active trading style, you need to know how to read the market. Knowing how to read the order book
Magic Eden Tops OpenSea in Daily Trading Volume as Solana NFTs Heat Up
The Solana-based marketplace has seen far more transactions than its Ethereum counterpart in the last 24 hours. The Solana non-fungible token (NFT) market is beginning
Central bankers bellow Bitcoin on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach
On day three of El Salvador’s financial inclusion and funding for SMEs conference, Bitcoin has stolen the show. The orange pilling adventure in El Salvador
BITCOIN EDUCATION IS LAUNCHING FOR 40 HIGH SCHOOLS IN ARGENTINA
The Schools and Bitcoin Project in Argentina seeks to educate high school students on the importance of Bitcoin starting with 4,000 students across 40 schools.
The Ukraine war has upended the energy transition — and it’s not good news for the planet
KEY POINTS Six months from the end of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, the global energy picture has changed dramatically. Russia’s invasion of
Ethereum Merge Might Happen in August as Testing Enters Final Round
Speaking at the Permissionless 2022 Conference in Florida, the U.S., Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake disclosed that the merge of Ethereum (ETH) might happen in August.
Vietnam Launches Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations
A newly established blockchain association aims to help Vietnam promote its digital economy and position the country on the world’s technology map. The organization looks
Legalizing Crypto Payments Will Happen “Sooner or Later”: Russia Trade Minister
Within months, the sentiments to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia have changed dramatically, and at present, key government officials are the ones advocating for ways to incorporate the nascent
Dubai Couple Ties the Knot in the Metaverse
A Dubai based couple has decided to be wed in the metaverse after legal problems stemming from their nationalities initially forced them to tie the
Asia markets gain as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps 2%
KEY POINTS Shares in the Asia Pacific markets rose on Friday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index leading gains. Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio started
Tether Cut Commercial Paper Reserve by 17% in Q1, Accountants Say
The reduction has continued with a further 20% cut since April 1, which will be reflected in the Q2 report, the stablecoin issuer said. Tether
