Name: Simon DixonAnonymous: NoTwitter Followers: 109.1KKnown for: Co-founder of Bank To The Future and the dude who wrote the first-ever published book on Bitcoin. Who is this guy anyway? Simon Dixon is a true Bitcoin O.G. He is the author of the first-ever published book on Bitcoin in the world Bank to the Future, which was released in February 2012,…
Month: February 2023
Cointelegraph 2023 Top 100 profiles 31–40 are here right now
Since Feb. 8, Cointelegraph has been publishing its annual Top 100 list of the most notable crypto players for 2023 in batches of 10. The list compiles the most daring heroes and dastardly villains of 2022 who are expected to continue impacting the crypto space in 2023, and it has so far included names such as Keith Grossman, MoonPay’s president…
Crypto Lender Celsius to Be Acquired by Novawulf, Exiting Chapter 11 – Bitcoin News
Crypto lender Celsius’ committee of unsecured creditors has chosen the digital asset investment firm Novawulf Digital Management to sponsor the company’s reorganization plan, according to a statement published on Wednesday. The proposed agreement would enable Celsius to exit the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, and the new owners could begin distributing funds as early as June, said the company’s attorney Ross…
10 emerging technologies in computer science that will shape the future
Technology is a powerful force that has significantly influenced the future. It has enriched our lives in innumerable ways, from boosting productivity and efficiency to bridging geographical distances. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics and 5G networks are reshaping industries, opening up new applications, and altering our way of life. For instance, precision medicine is enabling patient-specific therapies, and…
How to buy and sell NFTs on Polygon
While cryptocurrencies have been quite the rage over the past couple of years, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have risen as an alternate asset class within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This ecosystem is revolutionizing the world of art and gaming, among a host of other industries. Serving as a digital certificate that proves a collectible’s authenticity, NFTs also provide investors with proof of…
How to buy and sell NFTs on Polygon
While cryptocurrencies have been quite the rage over the past couple of years, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have risen as an alternate asset class within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This ecosystem is revolutionizing the world of art and gaming, among a host of other industries. Serving as a digital certificate that proves a collectible’s authenticity, NFTs also provide investors with proof of…
Norwegian Authorities Recoup $5.9M From Axie Infinity Ronin Hack
Norwegian authorities have seized 60 million krone (nearly $5.9 million) in stolen cryptocurrency, according to a statement released today, as part of an investigation into last year’s attack on Sky Mavis and its game Axie Infinity. It is the largest crypto seizure ever made by Norwegian police, the statement notes, and is among the largest ever cash seizures made in…
BTC Nears $25,000, Whilst ETH Hits $1,700 – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Bitcoin moved significantly higher on Feb. 16, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency hit its strongest point since last August. Prices neared the $25,000 mark earlier in the day, following a breakout of a key resistance level. Several factors have contributed to the rally including strong U.S. retail sales, and an easing of regulatory concerns. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) raced to a…
Web3 communication app goes after Twitter with $12.5M seed funding
Developers of one of the earliest Android-based mobile browsers are working to bring online communication to the next level by introducing it to Web3. Sending Labs, a new startup focused on decentralized communications protocol, has secured $12.5M in seed funding to launch the Web3 communications stack. The new platform takes on the mission of building accessible and secure infrastructures for…
The state of crypto adoption in Dubai
The city of Dubai has been very welcoming to the crypto space, providing the much-needed regulatory clarity to help the industry thrive. While this attracts native Web3 and crypto businesses to the emirate, even non-crypto businesses started integrating technologies like crypto, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and even the metaverse into their operations. Cointelegraph went to explore various parts of Dubai to…