Hollywood strikes echoed the unbalanced value distribution in the streaming video industry — blockchain can change that. Streaming video is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, with the OTT video industry alone projected to reach $200 billion in 2023. Short for “over-the-top” video, the OTT video ecosystem includes on-demand video as well as…
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The risks of cryptocurrency self-custody are real and should not be underestimated, as the private key can be stolen, destroyed or lost. Brazilian cryptocurrency streamer Fraternidade Crypto is one of the latest victims of unsafe self-custody practices, reportedly losing thousands of dollars due to a private key accident. During a live stream on YouTube on…
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The American streaming television service Sling TV has announced the company is now accepting cryptocurrency payments from customers paying their monthly subscriptions. Sling TV detailed the company is leveraging the crypto payment provider Bitpay and will accept seven different cryptocurrencies and five stablecoins. Sling TV to Accept Crypto Assets for Monthly subscription Services Sling TV…
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The multi-year partnership aims to increase local crypto adoption in the esports landscape across the globe. Twitch Rivals, an esports tournament host featuring Twitch streamers and pro gamers, has onboarded crypto trading platform Crypto.com as a global marketing and cryptocurrency platform partner. The multi-year partnership will see Crypto.com as an official partner of Twitch Rivals…
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DOT hits a new all-time high as Polkadot’s parachain auctions approach, and the ever-expanding Metaverse could be behind the gains seen in CHR and THETA. “Uptober” is over, but as Zhu Su tweeted earlier on Nov. 1, the crypto market rally could extend through “Upvember, Upcember” and beyond. The month of October was stellar for…
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According to Pomp, he had not violated YouTube’s community guidelines and his most recent video didn’t have any questionable content. Video sharing platform YouTube removed the 251,000-subscriber channel of Anthony ‘Pomp’ Pompliano, co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital and host of The Pomp Podcast, before later restoring it. In an Oct. 11 update on his Twitter…
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Increased use of cross-chain bridges and sizeable investments from a variety of venture capital firms are boosting the price of AVAX, CELR and AUDIO. Altcoins continue to book notable gains on Sept. 16 as a slew of celebrity endorsements, major investments and the growing popularity of cross-chain bridges catch investors’ attention. Top 7 coins with…
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American content distribution company Cinedigm now uses Theta’s TFUEL cryptocurrency as a reward for sharing and watching content. Cinedigm, a major American content distribution company, is applying blockchain technology to one of its streaming channels. The company has partnered with decentralized video delivery network Theta Labs to integrate Theta’s peer-to-peer streaming technology and cryptocurrency rewards…
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Theta lost a quarter of its value in a flash dip following the delay of its mainnet launch. After recording new all-time highs all throughout 2021, the value of Theta (THETA) dropped 25% in less than 24 hours leading into March 25, following news that the project’s mainnet launch had been pushed back two months.…
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Audius price hit a new all-time high after the decentralized music streaming platform surpassed 3 million active users and developers hinted at future NFT integrations. As blockchain technology increasingly becomes part of the mainstream conversation, its integration with today’s most used technologies is bound to increase. This means that it’s only a matter of time…
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