Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has suggested some investment strategies for investors seeking to gain exposure to crypto assets with less risk than investing directly in bitcoin, ether, or other cryptocurrencies. “There are several main ways investors can access this potential while avoiding the high volatility and regulatory risks of holding bitcoin or rival cryptos,” the UBS analysts explained. UBS’ Crypto…
The iconic American restaurant chain McDonald’s looks like it is preparing to make a move into the Metaverse by registering for 10 trademarks in the virtual space. Trademark attorney and founder of Gerben Intellectual Property Josh Gerben tweeted today that McDonald’s submitted a trademark application on Feb. 4 including plans for “a virtual restaurant featuring actual and virtual goods” and…
While it seems OpenSea is keeping pace with January’s total volume of $5 billion by generating over $1.3 billion in total volume the last 7 days, the number of active users has decreased by more than 30% according to data from Dune Analytics. Are we beginning to see a lull in trader activity as a sign of an impending market pullback or…
Gucci is doubling down on its commitment to the metaverse. The designer clothing brand announced on Wednesday that it’s bought an undisclosed amount of virtual land on the decentralized blockchain game The Sandbox. Gucci will create themed experiences on The Sandbox inspired by its “Gucci Vault” platform, which lists items like Gucci-themed NFTs and vintage bags. In addition to a…
With the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act, two U.S. senators have reintroduced a surveillance bill that could have major impacts on privacy and free speech, turning the offering of encryption services into legal risk territory for service providers. While the censorship of free speech is already flourishing on public platforms such as Twitter, the…
A new report by one of the Big Four accounting firms, KPMG, reveals that investment in the crypto and blockchain space grew 5.5 times the previous year to more than a record $30 billion in 2021. KPMG called 2021 a “Blockbuster year for crypto and blockchain.” ‘Blockbuster Year for Crypto and Blockchain’ KPMG published a report Monday on investments in…
Like all things, Trezor, a household name in the crypto community with over 1 million units sold, came from humble beginnings. The idea all started out in 2011 after a Bitcoin (BTC) conference in Prague, Czechia — which, by the way, was just voted the most beautiful city in the world in a Time Out magazine survey. Two crypto enthusiasts,…
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has come a long way since the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) and in the last few years smart contracts have revolutionized the industry. With that said, there is still plenty of progress to be made when it comes to integrating blockchain technology to peer-to-peer, business to business and business to consumer payment systems. Alchemy Pay aims to…
press release PRESS RELEASE. Blockchain technology has been referred to as one of the disruptive innovations in the past decade leading to the creation of cryptocurrencies and changing the financial landscape. The gaming sector is the fastest-growing globally, and blockchain technology has been increasingly adopted within games. ChainWars is one of the GameFi projects that is at the forefront of…
Jason Powell, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, has introduced a bill proposing counties, municipalities, and the state to invest in cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens, or NFTs. According to Tennessee House Bill 2644 introduced on Feb. 2, Powell proposed amending the current state code to add crypto, blockchain, and NFTs to the list of authorized investments for the…
