Layer-1 blockchain platform Algorand has been chosen as the public blockchain to support an “innovative digital guarantees platform” to be used in Italy’s banking and insurance markets. The Algorand-supported platform is expected to be launched in early 2023. According to Algorand’s Dec. 13 announcement, this is the first time an EU Member State will use blockchain technology for bank and insurance guarantees. A bank guarantee is when a lending institution promises to cover a loss if a borrower defaults on a loan. It’s an alternative to providing a security bond or…
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BinaryX Introduces Cyber Incubation Fund to Support Blockchain Games
BinaryX launches a new 220,000 BNX Cyber Incubation Fund, aimed at driving the growth and adoption of Web3 games. The fund, supported by the project team, seed investors and members of the BNX community, will be used to invest in on-chain gaming projects that utilize or are experimenting with blockchain technology. BinaryX is also offering advisory services alongside the fund to bolster support for projects under the fund. The fund will be used to provide resources and all forms of support for games at any stage, including early-stage, and late-stage…
Quant Explains How This Nasdaq Support Retest Could Also Help Reverse Bitcoin
A quant has explained why the recent retest of a critical support level by Nasdaq may help Bitcoin reverse its own trend. Nasdaq-100 Has Recently Retested A Critical Support Trendline As pointed out by an analyst in a CryptoQuant post, Nasdaq-100 is currently above a support line that has historically been important. Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is a stock market index that includes 102 equity securities issued by 101 of the largest non-financial companies (based on their market caps) listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Here is a chart that shows how…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Surprise Support for Metaverse Altcoin Project
The largest US crypto exchange by trading volume is adding a metaverse altcoin to its list of supported crypto assets. Coinbase Assets is announcing that trading for the native token of the MultiversX (EGLD) blockchain will debut on its platform starting December 7th once liquidity conditions are met. “Coinbase will add support for MultiversX (Previously Elrond) (EGLD) on the MultiversX network. Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Inbound transfers for this asset are available on Coinbase & CoinbaseExch in the regions where…
Ethereum Price Nears Breakdown Support, Can Bulls Save The Day?
Ethereum extended its decline below the $1,240 support against the US Dollar. ETH remains at a risk of more losses below the $1,220 support in the near term. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $1,240 support. The price is now trading below $1,250 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,245 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair remains at a risk of a downside break below the $1,220 support.…
Key Support Line For Cardano Price Rests Here As The Coin Moves South
The Cardano price has declined steeply over the past trading sessions. The altcoin currently trades within a descending triangle pattern. This means that the coin could be headed for further decline unless it manages to break past a few vital price ceilings. Over the last 24 hours, ADA declined by 1.3%. In a weekly timeframe, the altcoin price has been hovering around the same range. In recent weeks, the Cardano price has reached new highs. This reading is tied to bullish price action; however, the bulls lost vigor. It is…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Support for Two Low-Cap Ethereum Altcoins, Sparking Rallies
Top US crypto exchange Coinbase has given support for two Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoin projects as markets continue to consolidate. In an announcement via Twitter, Coinbase says it will be adding support for Aragon (ANT) and Rocket Pool (RPL) on the Ethereum network on December 8th when sufficient liquidity levels are achieved. With a market cap of $91 million, Aragon aims to be a framework for building decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), allowing users to easily construct DAOs on the Ethereum blockchain. Its native token ANT allows users to vote on proposals.…
DeFi Protocol Sushi Proposes 'Immediate' Action to Support Its Treasury
Developers proposed to divert 100% of fees generated on the platform to SushiSwap’s multisig for one year or until new tokenomics are implemented. Source
Winamp adds NFT support, Atari gets physical and more
NFT music on Winamp Old school classic PC-friendly media player Winamp has rolled out support for Ethereum and Polygon-based music nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in the latest update of its desktop player. Winamp has been around since 1997 and was one of the most popular media players for PC users but has since been overtaken by Windows Media Player and Apple’s dominant iTunes. It has a reputation for supporting a wide range of media files, and in the latest update announcement on Dec. 7 the Winamp team noted that NFT support…
Bitcoin bears beware! BTC holds $17K as support while the S&P 500 drops 1.5%
Bitcoin (BTC) bulls regained some control on Nov. 30 and they were successful in keeping BTC price above $16,800 for the past 5 days. While the level is lower than traders’ desired $19,000 to $20,000 target, the 8.6% gain since the Nov. 21, $15,500 low provides enough cushioning for eventual negative price surprises. One of these instances is the United States stock market trading down 1.5% on Dec. 5 after a stronger-than-expected reading of November ISM Services fueled concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve (FED) will continue hiking interest rates.…