In the world of cryptocurrencies, the Cypherpunk movement is often mentioned when discussing the origins of Bitcoin (BTC). But why? What role did it play in the creation of the pioneer of cryptocurrencies? And, most importantly, what does it entail exactly? Let's explore some answers together.
Bitcoin has always had a bad reputation due to its environmental impact. Bitcoin mining, which requires an astronomical amount of energy, is regularly criticized. It is even said that the entire Bitcoin network consumes as much energy as a whole country like Argentina. In other words, cryptocurrencies are perceived as wicked destroyers of the planet. But is this really the case?
Is Mexico about to follow in El Salvador's footsteps by embracing Bitcoin? That's what Samson Mow proposed to the Mexican parliament.
Should we unplug Netflix instead, or Bitcoin? The question may seem absurd. Yet the question of the social utility of BTC is often at the heart of criticism. But with the same power consumption, is Netflix really more socially useful than Bitcoin?
The Icon.X project is a perfect combination of mechanics, high-level racing and Web3. It's a new racing experience that aims to facilitate access to the inner circle of car racing, both logistically and financially. Icon.X guarantees an intense and adrenaline-filled experience for car and racing enthusiasts. They'll have the opportunity to live an immersive experience with a high level of realism. The realism aspect has been worked on down to the smallest detail. Icon.X takes into account the whole economic aspect of racing. The project includes, among other things, sponsoring, team integration, cash prize and ranking. Discover the world of Icon.X with Jonathan Behar, the founder of this ambitious project, in an exclusive interview.
The global slingshot against the dollar is raising the specter of a world war. To avoid it, Bitcoin has to become the next international reserve currency.
The United States is starting to panic that the rest of the world is moving away from the dollar. The proxy war in Ukraine and tensions with China are turning into a global slingshot against the greenback. Petroyuan The first major warning shot came from Riyadh late last year. The…
Bitget, the largest crypto copy trading platform, has announced a $30 million investment in the decentralized BitKeep multi-chain wallet, becoming its controlling stakeholder. The deal will allow the exchange to extend its range of services while also supporting BitKeep in enhancing the stability and security of its offerings. It’s also aimed at helping both companies to leverage their strengths and collaborate on linking DeFi and CeFi.
Following Forbes and Reuters, The Wall Street Journal has drawn a parallel between FTX and Binance. The spectre of SBF remains strong…
Crypto banks may compete with "old-timer" institutions but traditional financial establishments will hinder the emergence of a new industry.
Since the introduction of cryptocurrency exchanges, which have played a significant role in onboarding new users to the cryptocurrency world, the cryptocurrency and DeFi space have rapidly evolved. Futures trading was a game changer in DeFi because it was designed to mimic the existing futures contract structure in the traditional…
You may have noticed that the financial markets have been at a standstill for several weeks. In the midst of this quiet time, some people are taking their time to build the successes of tomorrow. This is particularly true for the Israeli singer Omer Adam, singer of the worldwide hit Tel-Aviv who has made his first steps in the Web3. We have had the opportunity to exchange a few words with him and to go over his collaboration with the French company Stage11.
The upgrade brings decentralized RPC, new utility and staking for the ANKR token, and the ability for independent node providers to run full nodes and earn rewards. For a true decentralization Ankr, one of the world’s leading Web3 infrastructure providers, is delighted to introduce Ankr Network 2.0, described in…
This week, TAG Heuer released a watch that can display its owner’s NFTs. While this innovation may seem interesting, the problem is obvious: how will the average user be able to penetrate the NFT market if they have to buy a luxury watch? This is where Zelf provides an answer.
The Dads, having revolutionized the sale of real estate online, are now launching a metaverse real estate tool. Driven by a desire to offer innovation in this field, these seasoned entrepreneurs present their new baby: Versity®! In an interview for Cointribune, we had them address our questions in order to…
When neo-banking is discussed, we think of reduced fees and brightly colored cards; in reality, that definition is that of a classic bank, slightly modernized. That misconception is about to change. A company plans to launch a true neo-bank, a real UFO, something never seen before. Imagine for a moment…
The next challenge for the crypto ecosystem lies in its adoption by the general public. This is the mindset behind the Akt.io project, which completed an exceptional 27 million euros ICO. What is the Akt.io initiative and how does the company plan to democratize access to wealth management? We’ll answer…
If you’re still familiarizing yourself with crypto, you’re probably dealing with many questions and doubts regarding various apps and software you’ll need to sell, buy and protect your crypto assets. To help you out, we came up with a list of apps suited for beginners that can navigate you through…
By 2027, the expected market cap for cryptocurrencies will be $24 trillion, equivalent to 10% of global GDP. So, we can clearly say that digital assets are booming. Cryptocurrencies are used by various companies. For example, in the financial and technology sectors. Tesla and Square have invested $1.5 billion and…
We’re two weeks into 2022, and the crypto market isn’t showing any determined trend, be it upward or downward. In times as vague as these, it always pays to take your eyes off the big players and explore new and promising places to invest. Available on the Litebit exchange, alongside…
Do you have a sports team you live to support? Do you think it’s important to attend its matches? And how important is it to buy official merchandise from the team’s website? The ease and accessibility of online communication have made it possible to engage in various forms of online…
Matt Damon has become the face of Crypto.com, the world’s fastest-growing crypto platform, by starring in a grandiose Holywood-tier commercial produced by David Fincher. The ad carries a grand message to the world “Fortune favours the brave,” goes the ad. Those are the four words whispered by the intrepid…
Have you ever dreamt of making money at the push of a button? Your dream is now closer than ever with crypto staking: a practice that can bring you profits and takes no more than a few clicks to begin. Note: This article is brought to you by Crypto.com.
Fear and greed index is a variable that shows to what extent investors are inclined to buy BTC and therefore shows where the crypto market is most likely to go. The index has values from 0 to 100, where 0 is extreme fear and 100 is extreme greed. There is…
A bull market is a market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise. The word is widely used by crypto investors in contrast to the term bear market, a market where most stocks are declining in value. Usually, it’s quite easy to profit in a …
An airdrop is a marketing campaign run by a crypto company that aims to offer project tokens to new users. In order to take advantage of this offer, individuals need to meet several requirements that differ from company to company. To participate in an airdrop programme, it is usually…
Many believe the May Bitcoin correction to be the starting point of a bear market. Thanks to Forbes, we can gauge its toll on both the crypto market at large and the crypto billionaires that happen to be affected. Here is the list of high net worth individuals that were…
FUD stands for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. FUD is regularly used in the cryptocurrency world by people who don’t like a project or want to lower the price of a digital asset. If you want to become a knowledgeable crypto-investor, it’s very important to understand how FUD works so as…
Cryptocurrency is a huge space with plenty of tricky concepts that need to be understood. From coins such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to concepts like mining and staking, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. This article will serve as the starting point for your crypto journey, guiding you through…
You’re hearing about Bitcoin (BTC) more and more often, and you’ve even invested into it, but you haven’t yet dived into the bowels of the network. Well, today, you have an opportunity to take the plunge by following along with the steps needed to deploy your very own node on…