The Web3 platform ZTX achieved a record-breaking sale of 4,000 Genesis Homes NFTs, showcasing enthusiasm for the metaverse despite a bearish NFT market. The Web3 platform focused on the metaverse ZTX backed by Jump Crypto, achieved a record-breaking sale of its inaugural collection of 4,000 Genesis Homes NFTs, despite the current bearish NFT market. According to the platform’s statement, the sale quickly sold out on August 30th within hours after being posted on the OpenSea platform, showcasing investors’ enthusiasm for virtual participation in the new metaverse world. ZTX’s Collection Has…
Day: September 8, 2023
11,196 Years Jail Sentence for Faruk Özer, CEO of Collapsed Turkish Crypto Exchange Thodex
Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the collapsed Turkish crypto exchange Thodex, his sister Serap Özer and his brother Güven Özer have been sentenced to 11,196 years, 10 months and 15 days in prison. Source
Can It Thrive Amid Declining Network Engagement?
Binance Coin (BNB) finds itself in a precarious position, with its price rebound heavily contingent on a resurgence in network activity for BNB Chain. The decline in network activity has played a pivotal role in hindering price momentum for BNB, leaving investors and enthusiasts eager for a turnaround. BNB’s recent price action has been characterized by extended periods of sideways movement. The bears have proven resilient at the resistance level, preventing prices from breaching the $225 mark. Currently, BNB is trading at $216.80, according to CoinGecko, with 24-hour gains of…
Kraken expands offerings in crypto derivatives, adds PayPal support in Europe and UK
Kraken, a crypto exchange, is making strategic moves to broaden its offerings in trading and payment. After FTX’s downfall last November, Kraken’s subsidiary Crypto Facilities aims to target the lucrative derivatives sector, which had $1.85 trillion in trading volume across centralized exchanges last month alone. Concurrently, Kraken is also widening its payment methods, introducing PayPal deposits for its UK and European customers. Crypto Facilities, acquired by Kraken in 2019, is presently in talks with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for permission to expand its custodial services, Bloomberg reported on…
Decentralized Infura launch within months, Web2 cloud giants may join: Consensys
A decentralized version of Infura will launch by the end of the year, with major Web2 cloud providers set to become part of the network, the chief strategist of ConsenSys says. “We’re looking to launch something later this year, but then there’s going to be what they call a federated phase that they’re expecting to like to last of the order of six months,” ConsenSys Head of Strategy Simon Morris told Cointelegraph at Korean Blockchain Week, referring to a trial period while the network was still under centralized control. Infura…
Aussie fintech prays for crypto clarity as it launches Bitcoin-backed loans
Australian fintech firm Block Earner is charging ahead with plans to launch a crypto-backed loans product, despite staring down an upcoming court date with the financial regulator for allegedly offering financial products without a license. The new crypto loan product allows Australian crypto investors to use crypto as collateral to borrow cash. Similarly, a Colorado-based lending platform called SALT offers crypto-backed loans to U.S. clients. The major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase once offered a similar service to its U.S. customers but shuttered it in May this year. The initial rollout from…
Top 5 AI projects and Telegram bots
Artificial intelligence (AI) has caused significant changes in various industries, leading to a surge in AI projects and Telegram bots. Many of them incorporate the blockchain to address practical issues and, in some cases, create fresh opportunities for users. This article will explore the top 5 AI projects and Telegram bots. 1. DeepFakeAI (FakeAI) The DeepFakeAi project combines the blockchain, AI, and Telegram community building for users to create deep fakes with little technical knowledge. It relies on an AI algorithm that creates realistic deepfake characters with realistic voice modulations, synchronized lip-syncs,…
TRX Regains Strength As The Bulls Aim $0.10
Tron price is gaining pace above $0.0780 against the US Dollar. TRX is outperforming Bitcoin and could rally further above the $0.0800 resistance. Tron is moving higher above the $0.0750 pivot level against the US dollar. The price is trading above $0.078 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a major contracting triangle with resistance near $0.0770 on the 4-hour chart of the TRX/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to climb higher toward $0.088 or even $0.10. Tron Price Breaks…
Ethereum Price is Showing Early Signs of Fresh Rally But $1,670 is the Key
Ethereum price is eyeing an upside break above $1,650 against the US Dollar. ETH could gain bullish momentum if it clears $1,650 and $1,670 in the near term. Ethereum is slowly moving higher above the $1,620 support zone. The price is trading above $1,640 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $1,625 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent increase if there is a close above the $1,650 and $1,670 resistance…
Blockchain firm files notice of appeal against SEC
Blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY may be reversing course on an earlier decision to wind down, filing a notice of appeal against a federal judge ruling in July that sided with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Sept. 7, LBRY filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, seeking to appeal the final judgment entered on July 11, 2023, where LBRY was ordered to pay a civil penalty and barred from participating in unregistered offerings of crypto asset securities in the…