Day: May 27, 2022

How to create algo stablecoins that don’t turn into Ponzis or collapse

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared two thought experiments on how to evaluate whether an algorithmic (algo) stablecoin is sustainable. Buterin’s comments were sparked by the multi-billion dollar losses caused by the collapse of the Terra ecosystem and its algo stablecoin TerraUSD (UST). In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin noted that the increased amount of scrutiny placed on crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) since the Terra crash is “highly welcome,” but he warned against writing off all algo-stablecoins entirely. “What we need is not stablecoin boosterism or stablecoin doomerism, but rather…

How to create algo stablecoins that don’t turn into ponzis or collapse

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared two thought experiments on how to evaluate whether an algorithmic (algo) stablecoin is sustainable. Buterin’s comments were sparked by the multi-billion dollar losses caused by the collapse of the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem and its algo-stablecoin TerraUSD (UST). In a May 25 blog post, Buterin noted that the increased amount of scrutiny placed on crypto and DeFi since the Terra crash is “highly welcome,” but he warned against writing off all algo-stablecoins entirely. “What we need is not stablecoin boosterism or stablecoin doomerism, but rather…

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Winners Release NFT for Ukraine Charity Auction – Metaverse Bitcoin News

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Kalush Orchestra, the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, are auctioning off an NFT for charity. The auction started May 25 on MetaHistory — the official Ukrainian charitable NFT museum – and will last only until the 28th. Bids will be accepted in both cryptocurrency and fiat currency (via Monobank), thus creating a friendly competition for what type of currency can bring the most donations. Kalush Orchestra Auction NFT for Ukraine The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 took place on May 14 in Turin, Italy. The event had a television…

Ethereum Dives 10%, Why ETH Might Test $1,500

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Ethereum extended decline below the $1,820 support against the US Dollar. ETH tested $1,730 and remains at a risk of more downsides in the near term. Ethereum gained bearish momentum and declined below $1,820. The price is now trading below $1,800 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,910 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair is struggling and remains at a risk of more losses below $1,700. Ethereum Price Gains Bearish Momentum Ethereum…

XRP Whales Boost Accumulation Appetite, Register 2-Month Peak Holding Supply

The total supply of XRP circulating in the market is now at 48.3 billion from the total XRP supply of 100 billion. XRP whales currently hold from 1 million to 10 million XRPs and are on a massive hoarding spree with an uptick in supply stretching out to a two-month high. These active XRP whales currently chalked up over 6.12% of the total XRP. Despite the collapse of the crypto market, Ripple whales have resurfaced to be increasingly daring and active.   According to Santiment, “XRP Network whales holding between 1M…

Blockchain From Scratch Episode 1

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Dans le premier épisode de cette série, on explique le concept fondamental de chaîne de bloc, et en particulier la notion de minage, expliquée à l’aide d’exemples réels. ▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Youtube version

KuCoin Exchange Report Shows Growing Crypto Adoption In The US

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The Into The Cryptoverse US Report by KuCoin — a global cryptocurrency exchange — revealed striking statistics regarding the positive dynamics of blockchain and digital currency adoption in the United States. Findings show that adults and younger generation users are leading the integration of cryptocurrencies into daily financial operations, the report indicates. The survey provides important data related to US user investment sentiment, which has added up to 5% of new adults to the industry compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Over 8 million new users have entered decentralized…

After Defaulting Sri Lanka Plans to Print $2.8 Billion Worth of Rupees, Inflation Rate Expected to Top 40% – Economics Bitcoin News

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The government in crisis-stricken Sri Lanka has said it will print more money and cut spending on infrastructure as part of an attempt to pacify the restive population. The government, however, concedes that printing more money will likely see the inflation rate rise to 40%. Printing More Money as the Solution After defaulting on its obligations for the first time, the government in crisis-hit Sri Lanka now expects the country’s inflation rate to top 40%, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said. With the country now facing a steep revenue shortfall,…

Crypto spam increases 4,000% in two years — LunarCrush

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Spam and bots have been annoying anyone that uses the internet for years, but recently, this digital scourge has ramped up activity in the crypto sector in a big way. Crypto intelligence provider LunarCrush has revealed spam in the cryptosphere has increased by an astonishing 3,894%. The firm has been collecting crypto-specific social data since 2019 and says not only is spam at an all-time high, it’s also “the fastest growing metric on social media.” The findings were published in a Thursday report, stating that “more spam accounts than you would…

Crypto spam increases 4000% in two years: LunarCrush

Spam and bots have been the bane of anyone that uses the internet for years, but recently this digital scourge has ramped up activity in the crypto sector in a big way. Crypto intelligence provider LunarCrush has revealed spam in the cryptosphere has increased by an astonishing 3,894%. The firm has been collecting crypto-specific social data since 2019, and says not only is spam at an all-time high, it’s also “the fastest growing metric on social media.” The findings were published in a May 25 report, stating that “more spam…