While Bitcoin has been the center of attention for the past two weeks, Ethereum has started to garner traction again. CNN recently covered altcoins in an article published in its Business column, highlighting trends in non-BTC cryptocurrencies. This cements the fact that altcoins are once again starting to enter the minds of investors following the…
The value of the video game market in the US in 2020 is estimated to be $60.4 billion USD. Consumer spending on video games in just the second quarter in the US alone was $11.6 billion USD. In a market like this, competition is fierce. Here’s a list and overview of today’s top 5 crypto…
When Bitcoin ballooned to $20,000 the last time around, the network became so congested, slow transactions put a damper on the excitement surrounding the cryptocurrency industry, and the hype and the valuations it drove all came crashing down. A similar situation happened over the summer with Ethereum, where gas fees for using the smart contract…
MXC Foundation, a Berlin-based startup creating the data transmission infrastructure for tomorrow’s cities, is to launch a Polkadot parachain. In 2021, the project’s efforts to support IoT and smart urban design will receive a boost when its parachain launches, connecting MXC to the world’s leading smart contract blockchain for interoperability. Once MXC has integrated with…
Decentralized finance, or DeFi, has become one of the year’s most remarkable growth stories. As millions of users converge on this new paradigm-shifting technology, questions surrounding the legitimacy and accountability of DeFi platforms are becoming more critical. Although there are hundreds of companies in the DeFi sector, only one is backed by an SEC-regulated, publicly…
One of the world’s largest gaming groups, Dafabet, has revealed that it is working with COTI to facilitate digital currency processing. The deal is a coup for COTI, which is on a mission to become the industry’s go-to network for digital payments, and is indicative of where the gaming industry is heading: the same place…
TELOS, which is part of the Transcendence project, has made great strides in recent times with new developments as it strives to create decentralized solutions with real-world applications covering different segments of the industry. These developments now include the optimization of cryptocurrency mining hardware in the form of customized VIM3 boards and the support of projects…
The leading crypto spot and derivatives exchange OKEx recently announced that crypto withdrawal service will be restored on the platform by November 27, after more than a month of suspension. The news has come as a relief to its users. We reached out to the CEO of OKEx, Jay Hao, and asked a few questions…
Leading crypto-asset fund manager Grayscale just recorded a massive milestone to its Twitter. This comes as the leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin, along with Ethereum and smaller altcoins, have erupted higher in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin traded as high as $17,850 on Tuesday, nearing its all-time high price closer to $20,000. Related Reading: Here’s Why Ethereum’s…
An interview by Alyona KarpinskayaInterviewing: Norbert Goffa Q: For those who are not yet familiar with ILCOIN, please briefly introduce the project. What issue is this project meant to solve, and who are working on the technological developments? A: ILCOIN essentially belongs to those cryptocurrencies that took Bitcoin as their foundation. Establishing a unique technology…