Several years ago, crypto debit cards were very easy to come by. Today, things have changed significantly, although new entrants are throwing their hat into the ring once again. BitPay is best known for being a Bitcoin payment processor. The BitPay Card is Available Rather than sticking with that business, […]
Author: JP Buntinx
Sex Robots With Artificial Intelligence are Wanted in Times of COVID-19
Many companies and businesses struggle to remain afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. One industry that thrives more than ever before is the AI-driven sex robot segment, as demand for these “machines” is heating up. As more and more people are forced to stay at home, they seek alternative ways to […]
Stolen Bitfinex Money is on the Move Again
Over the years, there have been multiple cryptocurrency hacks and thefts. Some of these ventures have been resolved successfully, whereas others go dormant and suddenly note follow-up activity. The year is 2016 when cryptocurrency exchange gets hacked. Illicit Bitfinex Funds Find a new Home During this incident, the company notes […]
Ethereum User Spends Over $2.5 Million on Transaction Fees
There is always one development in the cryptocurrency world that might not make too much sense at first glance. Paying an Ethereum transaction fee of over $2.5 million certainly is rather unique, but primarily costly. Transaction fees are an integral part of most cryptocurrency networks. A Rather Excessive Ethereum Fee […]
Never Borrow Money to Gamble on Altcoin Investments
During the 2017 and 2018 cryptocurrency/ICO craze, some people went to great lengths to invest in these markets. For some, it has paid off well, whereas others now stare down a gaping hole of debt that may never be repaid in full. Borrowing money to invest in financial markets is […]
Chainalysis Confirms Neither ZCash nor Dash are Private, but is Anyone Really Surprised?
Various cryptocurrencies claim to be private, or at least provide some privacy-oriented solutions for its users. A new report by Chainalysis confirms that both Dash and ZCash should not be classified as such, albeit that isn’t a big surprise anymore. Providing privacy in the cryptocurrency world isn’t as easy as […]
Lack of Real-world Use Cases Prevents Smart Contracts From Moving Beyond Stablecoins and Ponzi Schemes
To some people, it would appear as if Ethereum’s smart contract and dApp industry is thriving. Others see the space being dominated by transparent Ponzi Schemes and a stablecoin, hinting at little innovation. The actual use cases for smart contracts remain somewhat limited. Smart Contracts Remain a Niche Industry More […]
Brave Redirected Users to its Binance Referral Link for an Unknown Period of Time
A good controversy in the cryptocurrency industry is never far away. Brave, the browser renowned for its ad blocking and anti-tracking solution, is effectively redirecting Binance users to its own referral links. While many users are impressed by Brave, the browser’s source code hides something interesting. Deceptive Practices by Brave […]
Coinbase Hopes to Persuade the IRS and DEA Regarding its Blockchain Analytics Tool
Coinbase remains one of the biggest gateways to cryptocurrency for both novice and advanced users. It now appears that its in-house developed blockchain analytics software will be made accessible to at least two federal agencies. Law enforcement agencies have shown a keen interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. An Interesting […]
Protestors of the 5G Rollout Turn Their Attention to Telco Employees
It was a matter of time until the people who openly protested the 5G rollout would change their approach. Unfortunately, it seems as if the employees working for telcos – or those who don’t have anything to do with the industry – are now a new target. The opinions on […]
Zoom Doesn’t Want Free Users to Benefit From End-to-end Encryption
Zoom has quickly become a go-to solution for video communication during the COVID-19 crisis. Following a recent statement by the company, its popularity may take a serious hit. Using Zoom can be done without paying for a subscription, albeit paid tiers are also available. A Potentially Wrong Decision by Zoom […]
The USDT Supply on TRON Surpasses a Major Milestone
When people think of Tether’s USDT stablecoin, the Ethereum blockchain will be mentioned relatively quickly. However, it seems as if the USDT issuance on TRON is also on the rise, as its circulation amount surpassed $2.5 billion. It is rather interesting to see how the USDT supply is distributed across […]
Firefox Wants to Compete With Brave but it Will Cost Users Money
Brave has often been dubbed to be a much better internet browser compared to Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. The Firefox team is not taking this lying down, however, as their new extension may bring stiff competition to Brave. There are different ways to reward web publishers and content creators. Firefox […]
Anonymous Does its Part to Demand Justice for George Floyd
Following all of the things going on in the United States, it was a matter of time until the proverbial powder keg exploded. Regarding the George Floyd situation, it now appears that Anonymous is flexing its muscles in an interesting manner. The entire world looks on as protests regarding the […]
Sony’s PS5 may Have a Very Steep Price tag at Launch
Gamers all over the world are excited to see what the next generation of consoles will bring to the table. PlayStation enthusiasts will gladly look for the PS5 once re-orders open, but it will come at a hefty price. Buying a new console generation is always a costly endeavor. How […]
Fixing Google Chrome’s Current Codebase may Eventually Become too Costly
When browsing the internet, one’s experience is directly impacted by the browser one chooses. Google Chrome, while still very popular, is becoming increasingly difficult to fix, potentially forcing users to alternative solutions. Why one likes or hates Google Chrome will always be a lengthy debate. Is Chrome Viable in the […]
Tether Isn’t Burning Coins on Ethereum due to High Demand
Some days, it would appear if the entire cryptocurrency community is upset about Tether. Rather than burning coins, the supply seemingly keeps increasing every so often. It is only normal to see people start to question what is going on exactly. An Interesting Tether Plot Twist Stablecoins are only supposed […]
Grayscale Buys 800% More Bitcoin Compared to Q1 2019
Since the Bitocin halving, there has been a lot of attention on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust. As it turns out, the Trust’s aggressive BTC hoarding indicates that more coins have been bought compared to the minted supply post-halving. Investors can be exposed to Bitcoin in many different ways. Grayscale Wants all […]