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On March 15, the American fantasy sports contest and betting company Draftkings announced the company’s first in-house digital collectibles campaign called the “Primetime NFT Series.” The first Draftkings’ NFT series drop will be the “2022 College Hoops Collection” launched in unison with the single-elimination college basketball tournament known as NCAA’s March Madness. Draftkings to Drop

Bitcoin (BTC) upped the volatility into the weekly close on March 13 as markets braced for geopolitical and macro economic cues. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Long-awaited Fed action set to come this week Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it again came close to testing $38,000 support during Sunday.

On Friday, Yuga Labs, the firm behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non-fungible token (NFT) collection, announced the company acquired the intellectual property behind the Cryptopunks and Meebits brands. Furthermore, after obtaining the IP from Larva Labs, Yuga has decided to give “full commercial rights to the NFT holders.” Bored Ape Creators Yuga Labs

Bitcoin (BTC) turned back time to February on March 10 as the latest U.S. inflation data sparked a bout of volatility. BTC/USD 1-minute candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Wheat gives Bitcoin a run for its money Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD reacting strongly to February’s consumer price index (CPI) readout. Despite

LUNA hit a new all-time high, as markets reacted to news that U.S. president Joe Biden had signed an executive order on cryptocurrencies. Biden wants his government to examine the “risks and benefits” of crypto, news of which sent the likes of NEAR and ANC almost 20% higher. Terra (LUNA) Following a bear run that

Volatility and choppy price action continued to dominate the cryptocurrency market on March 7 and news that United States President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order later this week that will outline the government’s strategy for cryptocurrencies was added to the list of factors weighing down crypto prices.  Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro

The Ukrainian government announces that $50 million in cryptocurrency was raised within a week since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The government has so far spent $15 million in donated cryptocurrency to buy military supplies. Ukraine Government Spends $15 Million in Crypto on Military Supplies Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine’s deputy minister of digital transformation, revealed

Centralized exchanges (CEX) and CEOs from companies such as Binance, Coinbase and Kraken have all stated they would only freeze the assets of Russian clients specifically targeted by Western sanctions — not that of everyday Russian users. A few days prior, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, had called for “all major crypto exchanges to block

As Ukraine is increasingly relying on crypto donations, its Cyberpolice force has also decided to seek help from the crypto community in the country and abroad. The unit now takes various cryptocurrencies to support law enforcement agencies and acquire essential supplies. Cyberpolice Ukraine’s Latest Government Body to Solicit Crypto Donations The Cyberpolice department of the

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its gains, hitting nearly $45 thousand on March 1 as interest rate speculators reduced their bets on aggressive rate hikes in 2022 and the number of whale addresses spiked amid speculations that BTC is proving itself as an apolitical safe-haven. Traders reduce half-point bets for March BTC’s price surged more than 4%

A bank run has started in Russia as citizens rush to withdraw cash amid escalating sanctions. The Russian ruble also nosedived to a record low, plunging more than 30%. “There are about 70 people in line. Eyewitnesses say the money in the ATM runs out within 40 minutes.” Russians Rush to Withdraw Cash as Sanctions

The seizure by the U.S. Department of Justice of $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) lost during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex’s cryptocurrency exchange has all the ingredients of a Hollywood film — eye-popping sums, colorful protagonists and crypto cloak-and-dagger — so much so that Netflix has already commissioned a docuseries.  But, who are the

As sanctions rain on Russia, following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine, media reports have suggested that they are unlikely to limit the country’s access to crypto assets. While the Russian elite may use them to circumvent restrictions, ordinary Russians are also likely to keep trading digital coins on foreign platforms. Cryptocurrencies Deemed Potential Tool

Blockchain company Bitfury announced the launch of a new crypto-mining data center in Ontario, Canada. The new crypto mining center adds to the list of existing Canadian sites currently operating in Drumheller, Alberta and Medicine Hat. Bitfury partnered with Hut 8 Mining, a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, to set up mining operations

Ethereum found support on Tuesday, following a drop to a three-week low earlier in today’s session. This comes as the price of bitcoin also consolidated, following recent bearish pressure. Bitcoin The selloff in BTC momentarily eased on Tuesday, as global markets continued to closely monitor the Russia/Ukraine situation. BTC/USD dropped to a low of $36,488.93

A potential decoupling scenario between Bitcoin (BTC) and the Nasdaq Composite can push BTC price to reach $100,000 within 24 months, according to Tuur Demeester, founder of Adamant Capital. Bitcoin outperforms tech stocks Demeester depicted Bitcoin’s growing market valuation against the tech-heavy U.S. stock market index, highlighting its ability to break out every time after

Ethereum was trading below $2,800 to start the weekend, as crypto bears extended recent market sentiment. Bitcoin was also under $40,000, as the global cryptocurrency market cap dropped by nearly 3% as of writing. Bitcoin For a fourth consecutive session, prices of the world’s largest cryptocurrency traded lower, as market pressure continued to keep bulls

Charlie Munger, the ancient vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffet’s right hand man, has no issue with providing his honest thoughts on cryptocurrency: He hates it.  Speaking at a shareholder’s Q&A session at the annual meeting for LA-based newspaper company, Daily Journal Corp, the 98-year-old investing icon likened crypto to a sexually transmitted

Youtube, the online video sharing and social media platform owned by Google, is hiring a director to work with Web3 technology, according to a job listing published on Linkedin. While Youtube requires 15 years of product management experience, the company prefers a candidate that is familiar with “buying, owning, and trading cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and tokens.”

The cryptocurrency industry in the United States is about to score a major legal win as the U.S. Treasury Department plans to spare crypto miners, and other “ancillary parties” from tax reporting rules. In a letter to a group of senators on Friday, the U.S. Treasury indicated that it plans to exempt crypto miners, stakers

Seven executives of the collapsed South Korean scam cryptocurrency exchange, V Global, were recently handed lengthy jail sentences as punishment for their role in running one of the country’s biggest crypto frauds. Verdict Sets New Benchmark Seven former masterminds of the now-defunct scam crypto exchange, V Global, were recently given jail sentences for their part

The Ontario Provincial government in Canada has been granted an order from the Superior Court of Justice to freeze millions of dollars in donations on the GiveSendGo platform from reaching the Freedom Convoy protesters. This is the second time the truckers have been denied access to funds since GoFundMe froze $10 million in donations last

press release PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland — Ambrosus Core, the technical foundation of Ambrosus Ecosystem, has announced the launch of a substantial developer funding program — $10 million for developers deploying decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and other decentralized solutions on the Ambrosus blockchain. Ambrosus is a fully operational Layer 1 EVM-compatible blockchain protocol providing scalability,

The mood across the cryptocurrency ecosystem has shifted to cautious optimism on Feb. 7, as Bitcoin (BTC) bulls managed to bid its price back above support at $44,000 with the help of several positive developments, including the announcement that “Big Four” auditor KPMG has added BTC and Ether (ETH) to its corporate treasury.  Data from

Google has shared some details of its web3 and blockchain strategies. “As a company, we are looking at how we might contribute to the ecosystem and add value,” said Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc. Google’s Web3 and Blockchain Strategies The CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google,

China’s crackdown on mining has led miners to search for other countries to continue their operations. Promises of reduced costs led some to Argentina. However, the country’s government has now applied new rates for crypto miners in the province of Tierra del Fuego. Argentina’s Energy Secretary of the Ministry of Economy published and announced resolution 40/2022,

Last May it was discovered that the video game retail giant Gamestop was stepping into the world of non-fungible token (NFT) technology. Nine months later, Gamestop has revealed it is partnering with the layer two (L2) Ethereum scaling project, Immutable X. The two teams have also established a $100 million fund dedicated to NFT creator

India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, says an Indian central bank digital currency will strengthen the digital economy. The digital rupee will also revolutionize the fintech sector by creating new opportunities and lessening the burden of handling, printing, and the logistics of cash management, the prime minister reportedly explained. India’s Prime Minister Modi Sees Benefits of

Bitcoin’s (BTC) relief rally rose above $38,500 on Jan. 29, but the bulls are struggling to sustain the higher levels. For the past few days, Bitcoin’s sentiment has closely followed the U.S. equity markets. Hence, analysts warned traders to be careful and not to read much into any possible weekend rallies when traditional markets are

In mid-May 2021, the American multinational technology company Nvidia Corporation revealed that it added a hashrate limiter to curb the use of cryptocurrency mining with its graphics processing units (GPUs). However, crypto miners now say the move was pointless, and the mining organization Nicehash details that the hashrate limiter scheme introduced by Nvidia “did not