In brief Lost Children of Andromeda is a new Ethereum NFT project based on author Jason Michael Primrose’s self-published book series. The project, backed by BeetsDAO, spans multiple NFT drops, a Discord meta-game, and upcoming “read-to-earn” token rewards. Author Jason Michael Primrose’s “Lost Children of Andromeda” book series tells the story of the not-that-distant future of 2052, wherein natural disasters…
Month: May 2022
DIY Bitcoin Nodes Project – Bitcoin Magazine
If you were one of the many thousands that attended or watched the livestream of Bitcoin 2022, then right about now the euphoric energy is starting to drop. There were so many great discussions covering home mining, running a node, the Lightning Network, payment systems and adoption — it felt like the big topics were being hit on constantly. Now…
Decrypt at Cannes: ‘Calladita’ Director Miguel Faus on Funding Films with NFTs
Decrypt at Cannes: ‘Calladita’ Director Miguel Faus on Funding Films with NFTs Decrypt’s Stephen Graves is on the scene at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where he spoke to Miguel Faus, director of the film “Calladita,” who funded his movie by selling NFTs to backers including NounsDAO. Source: https://decrypt.co/videos/live-events/G2WxbjkY/decrypt-at-cannes-calladita-director-miguel-faus-on-funding-films-with-nfts
Proof Of Work Vs. Proof Of Stake: Why Bitcoin Won’t Change
Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism, proof of work (PoW), tends to bring about divisive opinions in society. While some argue it is a core aspect of Bitcoin’s success, others claim the network would retain most of its properties while reaping new benefits if it switched to alternative consensus mechanisms such as proof of stake (PoS). This discussion was brought to the fore…
Portuguese Parliament Rejects Crypto Tax Proposals During Budget Debate – Taxes Bitcoin News
Two proposals to tax crypto assets have failed to gain support from Portuguese lawmakers who are now discussing the state budget. The bids came from minority left-wing parties, while the ruling majority is yet to put forward its own draft to regulate the matter. Portuguese Lawmakers Stop Motions to Tax Crypto Gains Members of the Assembly of the Republic, Portugal’s…
Falling wedge pattern points to eventual Ethereum price reversal, but traders expect more pain first
The cryptocurrency market was hit with another round of selling on May 26 as Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped to $28,000 and Ether (ETH) briefly fell under $1,800. The ETH/BTC pair also dropped below what traders deem to be an important ascending trendline, a move that traders say could result in Ether price correcting to new lows. ETH/USDT 1-day chart. Source: TradingView…
Decrypt at Cannes: Decentralized Pictures CEO Leo Matchett Talks Hollywood Embracing Crypto
Decrypt at Cannes: Decentralized Pictures CEO Leo Matchett Talks Hollywood Embracing Crypto Decrypt’s Stephen Graves heads to the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, where he sits down with Leo Matchett of Decentralized Pictures, the Roman Coppola-backed nonprofit using crypto and blockchain voting to find, fund, and produce films. Source: https://decrypt.co/videos/live-events/jSKZjS0R/decrypt-at-cannes-decentralized-pictures-ceo-leo-matchett-talks-hollywood-embracing-crypto
Can You Buy A House With Bitcoin?
Jenna Hall is a content marketing coordinator at Redfin. Redfin does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice from a licensed attorney, tax professional or financial advisor. From increased competition to low mortgage rates, the real estate market has undergone substantial changes in the past…
Brainard tells House committee about potential role of CBDC, future of stablecoins
United States Federal Reserve vice chair Lael Brainard submitted a written statement in advance to the Financial Services Committee virtual hearing on the benefits and risks of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) that took place Thursday. That was a sound strategic move considering that more than 25 legislators lined up to ask questions. Brainard’s appearance before the committee…
Ethereum Gaming DAOs Yield Guild, Merit Circle in Dispute Over Funding
In brief Two gaming-centric DAO communities, Merit Circle and Yield Guild Games, are in a dispute over support related to an investment agreement. Some Merit Circle members want to refund Yield Guild’s seed investment and reclaim its token allotment. As play-to-earn crypto gaming caught fire last year, so-called guild organizations gained prominence by supporting “scholars” with NFT assets and investing…