Scottish prosecutors converted and seized almost $144,000 (£110,000) worth of Bitcoin from the “technical brains” behind a home invasion in which a crypto holder was threatened with a machete. John Ross Rennie was convicted in October 2023 after being found guilty of “reset relating to cryptocurrency,” relating to his indirect involvement in the robbery. The late-night robbery took place at…
Month: September 2024
Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions
Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions but also to unlock new economic opportunities. Study Merges Landfill Gas-to-Energy Systems With […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/academic-paper-demonstrates-bitcoin-minings-potential-to-mitigate-methane-emissions/
Are there ‘too many’ blockchains for gaming? Sui’s randomness feature: Web3 Gamer
Too many blockchains and less funding for the industry? Plus, Sui’s randomness feature for gaming developers: Web3 Gamer Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/blockchains-gaming-sandbox-latency-sui-web3-gamer/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Telegram games and Hamster Kombat will catalyze Web3 adoption: Animoca’s Yat Siu
Hamster Kombat is preparing to launch the “largest airdrop in the history of crypto,” which could bring even more mainstream attention to the viral Web3 mobile game. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hamster-kombat-web3-gaming-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mysten Labs Unveils Specs and Updates on SuiPlay0X1; The First Blockchain-Based Handheld Gaming Device
Palo Alto, CA, USA, September 3rd, 2024, GamingWire SuiPlay0X1 Pre-Orders are now live and will be shipped in 2025 Mysten Labs, the blockchain infrastructure provider and original contributor to the Sui blockchain, today announced that pre-orders for the SuiPlay0X1 handheld gaming device are officially live. Powered by Playtron’s device agnostic game operating system (OS), SuiPlay0X1 is the first handheld gaming…
De.Fi World 2024: The Premier Gathering for Web3 Innovators in Bangkok
PRESS RELEASE. Join the inaugural De.Fi World 2024, presented by De.Fi – the biggest DeFi event of the year. The one-day conference takes place on November 11 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. This event promises to be the superlative multichain and multi-ecosystem experience of the year, attracting major DeFi players from various segments, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/de-fi-world-2024-the-premier-gathering-for-web3-innovators-in-bangkok/
Cardano down 75% vs. Bitcoin 2 years after Charles Hoskinson questions BTC longevity
After breaking below a lifetime support level, ADA’s price versus Bitcoin could drop by another 25% in the coming months. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cardano-down-75-vs-bitcoin-years-after-charles-hoskinson-questions-btc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
2024 Report Finds 96% of NFTs Declared ‘Dead’ Amid Market Instability
A recent report by nftevening.com reveals a troubling state of the non-fungible token (NFT) market, with 96% of NFTs now considered “dead.” The analysis highlights the high unprofitability rate among holders and the fleeting lifespan of most NFTs. NFT Sector Faces Uncertain Path as 2024 Bull Run Bypasses It As highlighted in nftevening.com’s 2024 report, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/2024-report-finds-96-of-nfts-declared-dead-amid-market-instability/
Riot Platforms urges Bitfarms board changes ahead of crucial October meeting
Riot Platforms urges further changes to Bitfarms’ board, proposing two independent directors ahead of the Special Meeting. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/riot-open-letter-bitfarms-board-changes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana Foundation defends decentralization amid patch coordination claims
Solana Foundation’s Dan Albert highlighted the network’s distributed block-producing nodes, arguing that coordinating a patch does not mean centralization. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-defends-decentralization-amid-coordination-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound