Browsing Category
Bitcoin
NFT Sales Dip 14%, Yet Buyers Increase: Weekly Report Reveals $91 Million Traded
According to the latest statistics, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken a 14% dip compared to the preceding week, tallying up to $91.86 million in the past seven days. Interestingly, the count of purchasers rose by 38%; however,…
PEPE Token Heist: Former Team Members Swipe $15 Million in Tokens, Lead Developer Vows to Rebuild…
Approximately 16 trillion PEPE tokens worth $15 million were illicitly transferred to crypto exchanges and sold, according to an announcement from the meme coin’s anonymous lead developer. The theft was allegedly orchestrated by…
Analysis Says 2024 Halving Could Push Bitcoin to $400K, BRICS Declares Importance of Local…
This week’s hottest stories detail a potential skyrocketing of bitcoin’s price to $400,000, connected with the upcoming 2024 halving event, emphasis on trade in local currencies made at the conclusion of the recent BRICS…
Growing Use of AI in Making Web3 Games Hints at Accelerated Adoption of Blockchain — Cronos Labs MD
The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) when launching Web3 games as well as developers’ emergence as experts at community management are some of the promising trends in blockchain gaming that can accelerate mass adoption, Ken Timsit,…
Only 2% of Russians Ready to Keep All Their Savings in Digital Ruble: Poll
While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning…
All Nations Invited to Join BRICS Said ‘Yes’ to Membership: Russian Diplomat
The six countries that received an invitation to become members of BRICS at its summit have confirmed their decision to join the bloc, one of Russia’s top diplomats unveiled. The high-ranking official added that at this point in time it…
Indian Official: De-Dollarization Remains Distant, Rupee Should Become Dominant Currency
India’s oil and gas minister says de-dollarization is a long way away. The official emphasized his desire to conduct all transactions in rupees, expressing his wish for the Indian currency to become “the lead currency in the world.”
Indian…
US Dollar Dominance in Global Payments Strengthens, SWIFT Data Shows
The U.S. dollar’s dominance in global payments has strengthened, according to data compiled by global financial messaging service SWIFT. The share of SWIFT FX transactions involving the U.S. dollar rose to a record 46% in July. In addition,…
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Released on Bail
One of the founders of the Tornado Cash crypto mixer, Roman Storm, has been released on bail, his lawyer announced on social media. Storm, who was arrested in the United States, has been charged with money laundering and sanctions…
Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands.…