Africans stand to gain the most from Bitcoin and they are quickly realizing this fact and spreading the word. Most know that our corrupt “leaders” will not embrace the path to prosperity that El Salvador is on, due to their own self-interest. By opting out of the fiat-based legacy financial systems holding us back, we will create the change we…
Month: December 2021
Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Cryptobatz NFT Project Paying Tribute to His Iconic Bat Bite – Blockchain Bitcoin News
The English singer, songwriter, and former Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has revealed he’s launching a non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Osbourne announced the launch on Twitter alongside a Rolling Stone article that showcases the drop of 9,666 NFT bats next year. Heavy Metal’s Prince of Darkness Launches Cryptobatz NFT Collection Following the stampede of celebrities getting into non-fungible tokens (NFTs),…
FTX exchange floats $1M prize for banks to accept stablecoins
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX is calling on banks to reach out and discuss the possibility of accepting stablecoins in exchange for a $1 million reward. In a Tuesday Twitter post, FTX said it was exploring forming relationships with banks in different regions to allow users to have “near-instant and near-free deposits and withdrawals” through stablecoins. The exchange floated the idea…
The Novatar — the Best Place to Create Your Digital Identity – Press release Bitcoin News
press release PRESS RELEASE. The Novatar will be launching with a limited edition of 25K avatars, an NFT project to enable users to experience the fascinating new world of virtual reality and claim a brand new self. To resemble how humans came into this world in the form of a baby, all 25K Novatars are newborns. Similarly, all are distinctive…
Getting paid in BTC was a ‘big part’ of the reason this MMA fighter signed with Eagle FC
Kevin Lee, a professional mixed martial arts fighter, has said a major factor in his decision to sign with a new promotion company was Bitcoin (BTC). According to a report from MMA news outlet BJ Penn, the Russia-based Eagle Fighting Championship will be paying Lee in BTC as part of a four-fight contract. The fighter has reportedly been a HODLer since…
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Metaverse Tokens Sink Further After Holiday Crypto Rally
In brief The cryptocurrency market is down 7% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have all lost value today, along with gaming and metaverse tokens. The cryptocurrency market was in the green over the weekend as Bitcoin neared a return to $52,000 and the total crypto market cap nudged back above $2.5 trillion. However, much of the…
Bitcoin Energy Consumption Carbon Emissions
Bitcoin mining has long been singled out for its contribution to rising global carbon emissions. Fortunately for the pioneering cryptocurrency, many of these critiques are based on faulty assumptions and predictions divorced from an understanding of the built-in energy-seeking incentives native to Bitcoin, and underplaying the positive impact it has now and may have in the future for billions of…
Italian Sports Car Maker Ferrari Inks Multi-Year Deal With Blockchain Firm Velas Network AG – Blockchain Bitcoin News
The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari has announced the firm is partnering with Velas Network AG, a firm that specializes in blockchain and non-fungible token (NFT) technology. Ferrari Reveals Partnership With Blockchain Firm Velas On December 27, Ferrari the well known luxury sports car maker founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari revealed the firm is…
‘The only thing holding us back is us,’ says Charles Hoskinson on DeFi’s future
The total value locked, or TVL, in decentralized finance (DeFi) has soared to over $250 billion as 2021 closes out, with most activity on Ethereum, according to DeFi Llama. The budding DeFi industry only became mainstream during summer 2021. While TVL valuations underscore the rapid growth of the industry, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has warned about the challenges facing DeFi.…
Analysts warn that possible downside wick could push BTC price as low as $44K
It looks as though the year-end rally that many crypto traders had hoped for will have to wait until 2022, as Bitcoin (BTC) bears gained the upper hand on Dec. 28 and hammered the price of BTC below support at $48,000. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that an early morning wave of selling broke through BTC support…