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20.02 / 05:25

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A 48% Bitcoin (BTC) price surge since the start of the year has pushed BTC's market cap past that of payment processing giant Visa once again.

20.02 / 02:35

Blockchain Technology Adoption NFT defi Bitcoin network What is the network effect?

The network effect is a phenomenon where the value of a product or service increases as more people use it. As the user base grows, there are more opportunities for interactions, which can lead to increased benefits and positive outcomes for each user.

20.02 / 00:53

Government Adoption regulation Africa Zambia tests technology for crypto regulation, says minister Mutati

Bank of Zambia and the country's securities regulator are "testing technology" to enable the regulation of cryptocurrencies, said Technology and Science minister Felix Mutati on the ministry's website. The country's move aims to "achieve an inclusive digital economy."

19.02 / 17:09

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Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) offer a new way to sell and distribute digital art, and they have the potential to unlock new revenue streams for artists in the digital age. Here are five ways to monetize your digital art with NFTs.

19.02 / 13:37

Blockchain CBDC Adoption Federal Reserve San Francisco federal bank eyes CBDC system development, reveals job posting

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is looking for a software engineer to help develop and implement systems related to a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

18.02 / 20:21

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Bitcoin (BTC) NFTs will have a positive impact on Bitcoin ecosystem by improving its security and incentivizing developers to build on the network, according to independent developer Udi Wertheimer.

18.02 / 19:55

Adoption defi security Decentralized Exchange Decentralization Coding Defi Security DeFi security: How trustless bridges can help protect users

Blockchain bridges allow decentralized finance (DeFi) users to use the same tokens across multiple blockchains. For example, a trader can use USD Coin (USDC) on the Ethereum or Solana blockchains to interact with the decentralized applications (DApps) on those networks.

18.02 / 17:05

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi Mining Bitcoin Costs market trends The economics of cryptocurrency mining: Costs, revenues and market trends

Mining refers to the process of verifying and adding new transactions to a blockchain network, such as in the case of Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies. The economics of mining refers to the economic incentives and costs associated with the mining process, as well as its impact on the broader economy.

18.02 / 13:35

business Adoption Ransomware malware Crypto investors under attack by two new malware, reveals Cisco Talos

Anti-malware software Malwarebytes highlighted two new forms of malicious computer programs propagated by unknown sources that are actively targeting crypto investors in a desktop environment.

17.02 / 19:31

Government Adoption SEC security Kraken us government SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?

In a year of crypto upheavals, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s settlement with crypto exchange Kraken, announced on Feb. 9, set off yet another tremor. Agency chief Gary Gensler took to mainstream media last week to explain the agency’s action, which seemed to be an attack on crypto staking — part of the validation mechanism used by a number of blockchain platforms, including Ethereum, the world’s second-largest network.

17.02 / 17:43

Adoption Opinion Cointelegraph Cointelegraph Top 100, 2023 edition: The toughest one yet to pick

A lot is riding on 2023 after such an eventful year for the cryptocurrency industry, and we look forward to seeing some vindication for the entire space. January may have given us a glimpse of hope, but more recently, with Kraken staking services and the Paxos-issued Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin taking a beating from ever-unpredictable regulators, the crypto space is seemingly being shown its place, and we are reminded that the worst may not be over even if we wish it to be.

17.02 / 17:43

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Learning from the greatest investors of all time can provide valuable insights into successful investment strategies and philosophies. Their success stories and experiences can inspire and guide new investors. Studying their methods can help individuals develop their own investment approach and improve their chances of achieving success in the financial world.

17.02 / 17:43

CBDC Adoption regulation Central Bank Bank of Russia Russia to roll out CBDC pilot with real consumers in April

The Bank of Russia is preparing to roll out the first consumer pilot for the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) on April 1, 2023.

17.02 / 16:09

markets Blockchain Ethereum Adoption NFT community Co-founders of StoryCo explain how community storytelling can impact franchised IP

On this week’s episode of NFT Steez, co-hosts Alyssa Expósito and Ray Salmond continue their chat with Justin and J.P. Alanis, the co-founders of StoryCo — an open media platform — on the prospect of a community of creators franchising intellectual property (IP) through collaboration and soulbound tokens.

17.02 / 13:03

CBDC Adoption regulation Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan to launch its CBDC pilot before May

Japan, a nation where foreign stablecoins like USDT are prohibited, plans to begin its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot in April 2023. It will aim to include private businesses and test an ecosystem.

17.02 / 07:23

Adoption hacks Social Media Scams Bitcoin Scams California regulator launches complaint-based crypto scam tracker

The Californian Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has launched a new crypto scam tracker to help traders and investors spot possible industry threats.

17.02 / 05:25

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Only days after reports of United States regulatory scrutiny of Paxos and Binance USD (BUSD), cryptocurrency exchange Binance has minted nearly $50 million worth of TrueUSD (TUSD).

16.02 / 22:25

Adoption Environment United Nations World Economic Forum Davos Takeaways from Davos: Blockchain is changing the way we fight for sustainability

The COP has also created tools to prevent climate doomsday. Such economic tools as voluntary and compliance carbon markets, carbon credits, green bonds and other green assets tied to positive environmental impact play a crucial role in decarbonization global efforts. However, they are often inaccessible to small and medium-sized companies from developing countries. The main reasons are high upfront costs and complex structuring processes in line with global green standards.

16.02 / 21:21

business Adoption Web3 network Theta Network to enable collaborative machine learning with new partnership

Blockchain video delivery network Theta Labs has partnered with the artificial intelligence (AI) platform FedML to enable collaborative machine learning on content recommendation and generative AI.

16.02 / 19:23

Adoption Bitcoin Mark Cuban Wants Bitcoin Price to Go Down so that He Could Buy More

American billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban continues to remain bullish on Bitcoin, saying that he even prefers investing in the digital asset over gold.

16.02 / 19:13

Blockchain Adoption Investments FTX Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Bitcoin price hits $25K in new 2023 high

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new 2023 high of $25,000. The milestone comes after a surge in Bitcoin's price over much of January.

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