Month: May 2024

According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering The Department of […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/btc-e-operator-alexander-vinnik-pleads-guilty-to-money-laundering-charges/

In the wake of the U.S. intensifying its clampdown on privacy-oriented software and Zksnacks closing its coordinated coinjoin service, Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower and former contractor, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers. Snowden emphasizes that time is running out for enhancing privacy and insists it must be integrated at the protocol level. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/snowden-issues-final-warning-to-bitcoin-developers-on-privacy-enhancements/

With so many games coming out across so many platforms, it can be tough to sort through them all. This month’s gaming menu offers up something for just about everyone: demanding strategy, intense action, horror, and family-friendly games appear on PC, consoles, and handheld systems. If you want something that will last you hundreds of hours or just an afternoon,…

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From April 27 to May 4, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales amassed $164.4 million, reflecting a 30.16% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the field in blockchain sales, Bitcoin-based NFT sales totaled $56.81 million, experiencing a 41.57% drop from the preceding week. Bitcoin and Ether Lead in Volatile NFT Market; Weekly Sales Down 30% […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/nft-market-sees-over-30-decline-in-weekly-sales/

Statistics indicate that after a prolonged period of 78 days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust has ceased experiencing outflows, observing an infusion of $63 million on Friday, equating to around 1,030 bitcoins. GBTC Sees First Inflows After 78 Days For the time being, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) appears to have halted the depletion of bitcoin following its […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/grayscales-bitcoin-trust-halts-78-day-outflow-streak-with-63m-inflow/

It’s not much of a secret: When NFTs broke out as a coherent asset class in 2021, their value proposition was, chiefly, rampant speculation. Since then, NFT projects have spent untold millions attempting to pivot their brands towards more serious-sounding, sustainable futures; most opted to go all-in on the ephemeral, provocative concept of intellectual property, or IP.  It has never…

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