It has always been a matter of tie, but robots have effectively begun delivering groceries in select areas. Frisco, Texas will be a very interesting region to keep an eye on in this regard. According to local media, the rollout of delivery robots is bound to occur fairly soon. Robots […]
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Ethereum-based Transactions for Tether Reach a new High
You may think that the number of stablecoins on the market would indicate that there is fierce competition for dominance. Sadly, that is not the case, but ether’s USDT is still firing on all cylinders across the board. Virtually all major stablecoins are issued on the Ethereum blockchain today. Tether […]
New Bill Wants to Eradicate Crypto Activity in Russia
Russia has always been an interesting country when it comes to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. A new proposed law would make it illegal to buy BTC with cash, and potentially lead to a seven-year jail sentence. Obtaining cryptocurrency in Russia is not as straightforward as one may assume. Russia Wants […]
New Documentary Explains Bitcoin’s Potential in Africa
For many years now, there have been claims as to how Bitcoin is allegedly making inroads in Africa. A new documentary airing on Amazon Prime seems to confirm as much, albeit there is still plenty of work to be done. Africa is a continent where financial hardship is the new […]
New Optical Chip Pulverizes Internet Speed Records Globally
Many people use the internet on a daily basis, yet the overall connection can remain rather slow. Newly discovered technology may see that change for the better, assuming ISPs will allow for that to happen. Making the internet faster is a very different process from what most people envision. A […]
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has Been in Talks With JP Morgan Since 2018
There are always some developments taking place in the crypto space that might not make sense at first. Secret meetings between Jamie Dimon and Brian Armstrong, for example, tend to raise a lot of questions. As it turns out, the love-hate relationship between Bitcoin and JP Morgan has a few […]
XRP Suffers From Serious Inflation, but is it Affecting the Price?
Inflation is something that most people do not associate with Bitcoin or most other crypto assets. In the case of Ripp;e’s XRP, however, it appears that the supply suffers from inflation, which may be why its price is decreasing. The XRP price has taken a significant drop in recent months. […]
Upcoming Ethereum Fork Leaves Community Unimpressed
The Ethereum network is set to undergo its Istanbul fork. That is a very interesting development, but similar to most other forks on this network, many network nodes are upgraded at the last minute. It is very interesting to see how Ethereum node operators approach upcoming forks. Another Ethereum Upgrade […]
CoinPayments and Shopify Formalize Their Ongoing Partnership
Another big partnership is in the works for CoinPayments. One of the biggest crypto payment processors is partnering Shopify to bring Bitcoin payments to store owners. When it comes to accepting cryptocurrency payments, a few different options are available. A big Step Forward for CoinPayments Utilizing a payment processor for […]
Banque de France Completes its Digital Euro Trial
Central banks all over the world want to digitize existing fiat currencies. A digital Euro has been rumored for some time now, and it seems that this asset is effectively being used in the real world already. For some time now, there have been ample rumors regarding CBDCs. The Digital […]
Are XRP Payments the Next Revenue Stream for WordPress Site Owners?
There have been numerous efforts to bridge the gap between WordPress and cryptocurrency. A new venture by the Coil team can potentially put XRP into the hands of tens of millions of users. If Coil is to be believed, WordPress may be the gateway for future cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. […]
Nvidia Faces a Lawsuit Over its Crypto Mining Revenue
When Nvidia decided to put more effort into its cryptocurrency mining-oriented GPU products, there were some concerns by investors. Several months later, the concerns proved justified, and Nvidia is now facing a major lawsuit. During the crypto mining craze of 2017 and 2018, GPUs were in high demand. Nvidia is […]
Another Lawsuit Aims to Prove BitMEX Engages in Money Laundering
Very few companies in the cryptocurrency space attract as much negative attention as BitMEX these days. The company faces another lawsuit for market manipulation and fraud. Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts are familiar with the BitMEX name. Trouble Continues to Brew for BitMEX The company provides exposure to cryptocurrency assets through its […]
Fortnite Players Remain Ahead of /r/Cryptocurrency Reddit Token Holders
Ever since various Reddit communities began issuing their own native ERC20 tokens, there has been a global interest in the adoption of these tokens. FOrtnite users are still well ahead in terms of holders and the total supply, that much is certain. The Reddit Points Tracker on DappRadar is very […]
Smart Helmets Allow for Constant COVID-19 Infection Monitoring
To some people, it might appear as if the COVID-19 crisis is over and things will return to normal soon. For others, new technology will ensure that this pandemic remains under control until a proper vaccine has been developed. It is evident that the COVID-19 pandemic will remain a global […]
DigiByte Founder Jared Tate Worries About the “Era of Crypto Greed”
There are always some interesting developments in the cryptocurrency space that don’t get much attention. DigiByte founder Jared Tate will stop his daily activities associated with this project, primarily due to the hostile and toxic nature of the cryptocurrency industry. Jared Tate is a well-known figure among supporters of DigiByte. […]
European Supercomputers Have Been Infected With Crypto Mining Malware
The cryptocurrency industry often has a bad reputation for a wide variety of reasons. A recent hacking of supercomputers to mine crypto assets won’t help change that narrative in the slightest. Several cryptocurrencies on the market can still be mined by regular computer hardware. Mining Crypto With Hacked Supercomputers More […]
Central Bank of Libanon Officials Gets Arrested for Currency Manipulation
Lebanon is one of the many countries where financial hardship has become the new normal. One official working for the Banque du Liban has now been arrested over currency manipulation concerns. Central banks are often considered to be a plague among society. Lebanon has a Dire Financial Situation They control […]