Major automobile manufacturer Honda does not accept cryptocurrency payments directly but one can use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to buy a Honda car through a third party. In early October, several publications mistakenly reported that Honda started accepting cryptocurrency as payment. But Honda doesn’t allow one to purchase its cars in exchange for crypto, a spokesperson for the firm told…
Month: October 2023
Mining BTC is harder than ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week firmly back in the “Uptober” spirit as the weekly close gives way to a classic short squeeze. In a return to classic BTC price volatility of the kind seen earlier in the month, the largest cryptocurrency is tackling $28,000 ahead of the first Wall Street open. While still in an established trading range, Bitcoin…
Solana becomes ecosystem partner of Dubai free zone
The Solana Foundation became an ecosystem partner for the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), one of the free economic zones within the United Arab Emirates. According to the announcement from Oct. 15, with its blockchain platform, Solana will provide technical and business development support to any DMCC Crypto Centre member. The company will also deliver webinars and educational courses on…
US government among largest Bitcoin hodlers with over $5B in BTC: Report
The United States government has become one of the largest Bitcoin holders with over 200,000 BTC worth more than $5 billion despite selling a few thousand BTC worth millions earlier this year. According to a data analysis based on public filings, crypto firm 21.co estimated that the U.S. government still holds 194,188 BTC, estimated to be worth $5.3 billion. The…
Discover What’s Worth the Hype
Welcome to The Most Expensive NFTs Ever Sold – Top 10 List! I’m Zifa, a crypto enthusiast and digital art lover who’s been writing about the fascinating world of cryptocurrency for over two years now. As someone who’s deeply passionate about the artistic and technological aspects of the digital realm, I’m thrilled to guide you through some of the most…
Australian crypto exchanges look to new licensing regime with cautious optimism
Australian crypto exchanges have largely praised the Treasury’s latest proposal to place crypto exchanges under the existing financial services license regime, … Source: https://cointelegraph.com/app/public/index.php/news/australian-crypto-industry-treasury-proposals-step-forward-slow-regulation
Australian crypto exchanges look to new licensing regime with cautious optimism
Australian crypto exchanges have largely praised the Treasury’s latest proposal to place crypto exchanges under the existing financial services license regime, … Source: https://cointelegraph.com/public/index.php/news/australian-crypto-industry-treasury-proposals-step-forward-slow-regulation
How to build a DApp on Ethereum
The Ethereum DApps ecosystem is thriving, and the potential for decentralized applications (DApps) is immense. Who wouldn’t want to participate? Developers can now build applications with their own native coins or nonfungible tokens (NFTs) on secure blockchain networks to serve any purpose — from financial and industrial use cases to social media sites and, of course, for gaming. Let’s look…
Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains
Cybercriminals have discovered a new way to spread malware to unsuspecting users, this time, by manipulating BNB Smart Chain (BSC) smart contracts to hide malware and disseminate malicious code. A breakdown of the technique known as ‘EtherHiding’ — was shared by security researchers at Guardio Labs in an Oct. 15 report — explaining that the attack involves compromising WordPress websites…
Aussie crypto exchanges look to new licensing regime with cautious optimism
Australian crypto exchanges have praised plans from the Australian Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges under pre-existing financial services licensing measures. In an Oct. 16 consultation paper, the Treasury outlined a new suite of proposed regulations, that suggested regulating cryptocurrency exchanges under existing financial services rules as well as introducing a wealth of new guidelines for all Australian firms dealing in…