Back in January of this year, the federal state of Saxony in Germany seized a Bitcoin wallet worth approximately 2.5 billion euros. This huge cache of Bitcoin was confiscated from the former operator of an […]
Category: Web3
From Arcade Dreams to Web3 Vision: The Journey of Robby Yung and Animoca
Long before he was CEO of Animoca, Robby Yung was a young gamer in local Arcades playing pacman and donkey kong. He returned to gaming in 1997 with his first Angel Investment in a company […]
Memecoins and Politics: A New Way to Bet on Election Outcomes
Political memecoins have emerged this year, capturing the attention of those who stay on top of current affairs. These tokens, often featuring misspellings and caricatures of political figures in the style of meme caricature “spoderman,” […]
Debunking 5 Myths About Bitcoin Mining and Environmental Harm
Bitcoin mining has often been criticized for its environmental impact, with detractors pointing to its energy consumption as a drawback. However, many of these concerns are based on misconceptions. Here, we debunk five common myths […]
How Blockchain Technology Can Transform Industries Beyond Finance
Blockchain technology, initially developed as the backbone for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has evolved far beyond its financial roots. Its unique attributes—decentralization, transparency, immutability, and security—are being leveraged across various industries to enhance efficiency, reduce fraud, […]
Jon Jones – Vice and Virtue
While scrubbing Twitter for anything interesting the other day, I saw something that stopped my thumb mid-scroll. MMA legend Jon Jones is starring in and launching a Web3 game called Vice and Virtue. As dead […]
Hackers Bodyslam Thousands of Hulkamaniacs With “Fake” $HULK Memecoin
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan recently found himself at the center of a social media storm when his Twitter account was hacked, leading to the promotion of a Solana-based memecoin named $HULK—allegedly without his […]
Aussie Innovation: Launch of the Spot Bitcoin ETF
The current phase of this bull market seems to be slower than a sleepy koala. If you haven’t been involved in chasing the latest meme coins, there hasn’t been much to do. But in the […]
Revisiting Mt. Gox: How a $9 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Has Rekindled Old Fears
Recent news has reignited interest in the Mt. Gox scandal, as wallets associated with the defunct Bitcoin exchange transferred approximately $9 billion worth of Bitcoin to an unknown address. This move is part of a […]
10 Artificial Intelligence Milestones That Paved The Way For Today’s Breakthroughs
If you’re anything like me, it might feel like AI emerged from nowhere. One moment it was the topic of science fiction films, and the next, everyone was talking about ChatGPT. Many groundbreaking technologies have […]
Bitcoin Pizza Day: Reflecting on the First Real-World Bitcoin Purchase
In crypto lore, few tales are as iconic as the “Bitcoin Pizza” story. This legend centres around Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida programmer, and his quest to buy two Papa John’s pizzas using 10,000 Bitcoins. This […]
Crypto in the 2024 Election: Where Candidates Stand
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the candidates’ stance on cryptocurrency is becoming a major talking point. With Bitcoin and Ethereum increasingly gaining mass attention worldwide, the next U.S. President’s approach to this emerging technology […]