Day: February 10, 2023

Worldwide Webb founder explains the role interoperability will play in Web3 ecosystems

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In the latest episode of NFT Steez, Thomas Webb, the founder of the interoperable avatar game Worldwide Webb, discusses the integration of interoperability in Web3 and the Metaverse.  By definition, interoperability is a feature of Web3 whereby a product or system can work seamlessly across platforms with other products or services. Webb defines interoperability simply as “creating a token— a nonfungible token (NFT)” since, at its most basic level, no one can control it besides the creator. But how does interoperability function presently in Web3, and what is its potential…

SOL, ADA Plunge, as Market Momentum Turns Bearish – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Solana slipped to a three-week low on Feb.10, as momentum in cryptocurrency markets remained firmly bearish. At the time of writing this, the global market cap is trading 4.23% lower, with bears recapturing sentiment. Cardano was also on the decline, falling by as much as 8% today. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL) prices plunged during today’s session, which comes as bears have seemingly recaptured market sentiment. Following a high of $22.90 on Thursday, SOL/USD moved to an intraday low at $20.20 earlier in the session. This drop resulted in the token…

Stablecoins Are Not Worth the Risk

In theory, stablecoins could be used widely for ordinary payments. But no stablecoins show signs of functioning at scale. High fees, slow processing speeds and other barriers make them expensive and inconvenient. Nor are they very stable. By some estimates, at least two dozen stablecoins have failed since their introduction – some quietly, and others loudly like Terra, whose disintegration may have contributed to the demise of FTX. Source RiskStablecoinsWorth CryptoX Portal

After Kraken Crackdown, Are the Remaining Crypto Giants Staring Down the Barrel of the US Government’s Gun?

Meanwhile, the inferno of FTX and some of the other crypto misdeeds are “confirming some of people’s darkest concerns about crypto and blockchain,” he said, which further hinders the legislative process. However, he said it’s “not a capital offense” for the industry, and the current drama shouldn’t be terminal, because FTX was about people taking and misusing money, not failings in the technology. Source

What is a coinbase transaction?

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The coinbase transaction’s value is based on factors such as each individual transaction’s value, block height, and halving. Miners can add any customizable text to the blocks they have created. The value of a coinbase transaction is determined by several factors. These include the value of every transaction validated by the block, the height of the block (number of transactions) and the halving relative to the block. Once the block has reached 100 confirmations, the miner can use the BTC. When a block is created, it holds approximately 100 bytes…

Bitcoin price faces key moving average showdown 3 weeks after breakout

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Bitcoin (BTC) saw no relief at the Feb. 10 Wall Street open as United States equities dipped further. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView “All eyes” on 200-day moving averages Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it tracked sideways following a volatile 24 hours’ trading. Existing market weakness was compounded by an announcement from U.S. regulators concerning Ethereum (ETH) staking, with major crypto exchange Kraken forced to suspend its staking operations and pay a $30 million fine. Bitcoin fell to three-week lows as a result,…

Chiliz Launches Layer-1 Blockchain to Support Growth

Chiliz, a platform for fan tokens, has now announced the launching of its very own layer-1 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchain environment. This move was made to allow the network to continue expanding five years after its first appearance. The Chiliz fan token ecosystem has been propelled by ERC-20 tokens that are based on Ethereum since since the project’s launch. However, after the genesis block of the Chiliz 2.0 blockchain has been successfully validated, the community will shift to its very own layer 1. It is anticipated that the…

SEC chair issues warning to crypto firms after action on Kraken staking

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler issued a warning to crypto companies to “come in and follow the law” after the agency announced a settlement with crypto exchange Kraken. Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Feb. 10, Gensler said crypto exchanges should register with the SEC in order to be compliant with regulations in the U.S., claiming that many within the industry were “choosing” not to do so. According to the SEC chair, the business models of many crypto projects were “rife with conflict,” claiming they needed…