Cash App is paying Joe Rogan big bucks to talk up Bitcoin according to his scripted spiel on his most recent podcast. Podcaster Joe Rogan used the first few minutes of a recent episode to read out an advertisement for his sponsor Cash App and to tell listeners to buy Bitcoin. On Episode 1515 of…
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Fans bought 125,000 non-fungible token trading cards featuring Star Trek’s William Shatner on the WAX Blockchain. Digital collectibles featuring personal memorabilia from the actor best known as Captain Kirk of the USS Enterprise have sold out in just minutes. Non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards featuring images from William Shatner’s personal life and career, from the…
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The Federal Reserve’s money printer has cranked up to ridiculous levels — but will it really lead to inflation? In a letter to investors released on July 29, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead noted that the United States has printed a shocking amount of money to combat the pandemic-induced financial crisis. “The United States printed…
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Crypto research and consulting Delphi Digital has launched a VC fund alongside an overhaul of its website. Digital asset research and consulting firm Delphi Digital has launched a venture capital fund focused on emerging crypto asset projects. A July 30 announcement describes the move as allowing Delphi “to become more active participants” in the projects…
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Digital assets issued on Ethereum appear to comprise the strongest asset class of 2020 with an average year-to-date gain of 130%. The average performance across Ethereum (ETH)-based assets has been a nearly 130% year-to-date (YTD) gain, according to data published by market data aggregator Messari. The data provides an overview of the 178 assets that…
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According to Iranian authorities, power plants can mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but will not be able to take advantage of subsidies. Iran has announced that it will now allow industrial-scale power plants in the country to operate as Bitcoin miners —- provided they don’t use subsidized fuel. In a statement to the Islamic Republic News…
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The token-powered Esports streaming platform Theta has expanded into Korea, partnering with the popular gaming-centric social platform Ludena Protocol. The crypto-powered Esports streaming platform Theta has partnered with South Korean social gaming platform Ludena Protocol to reward its gamers for viewing or streaming content. The partnership will see Theta protocol integrated into GameTalkTalk, Ludena’s first…
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Multiple users of Crypto Twitter, with thousands of followers, received offers from Zeus Capital to post information on Chainlink. Zeus Capital is reportedly offering prominent members of Crypto Twitter payment to spread unfavourable news about Chainlink, which hit a new record high price recently. Zeus Capital came to prominence recently after releasing a report claiming…
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Polyient Games is launching a decentralized exchange for NFTs hosted on the Avalanche blockchain. Ava Labs, the development team behind the Avalanche blockchain has teamed up with non-fungible token (NFT)-focussed investment firm Polyient Games to launch a decentralized exchange (DEX) for crypto collectibles. Polyient’s NFT exchange will be powered by the Avalanche blockchain and will…
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An upcoming merger is slated to see Diginex’s newly launched Equos exchange become the first crypto trading platform listed in the United States. Blockchain-powered financial services company Diginex launched its new Equos digital asset exchange on July 30. The exchange will initially host crypto asset spot trading, with plans for “perpetual swaps, dated futures, options,…
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