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Bitcoin’s future looks cleaner as carbon emissions from mining are declining

By Edward — August 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

Crypto critics have been making a lot of fuss over the years about the environmental impacts related to the mining of said cryptocurrencies, especially that of the world’s most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin. But new research shows that a large portion of the carbon emissions caused by Bitcoin mining has been reduced quite drastically in the last six months, and it seems the future of cryptocurrency seems a lot “greener” moving forward.

Miami launches fundraising project with new “MiamiCoin” crypto

By Edward — October 1, 2021 Leave a Comment

The city of Miami is finding innovative ways to boost its revenue intake and raise funding for local projects, and one of these ways is by embracing the use of cryptocurrency. But now the city is taking it a step further by partnering with CityCoins in developing a new cryptocurrency designed specifically for Miami, and city officials believe this will generate millions of dollars in revenue.

Amazon denies rumors of crypto payments, but clues hint otherwise

By Edward — July 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Recent reports that Amazon Inc. might start accepting crypto payments have stemmed from a vacant job posting listed by the company last week, seeking a “Digital Currency and Blockchain Product Lead.” The financial publication City AM reported on Monday that according to an “insider”, Amazon is planning to accept crypto payments, specifically Bitcoin, by the end of the year, and is also planning to introduce its own digital coin by next year. But Amazon has denied these allegations.

Betsoft Gaming and BC.Game Casino Sign Crypto Agreement

By Edward — July 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

One of the leading casino game providers in the industry, Betsoft Gaming, has signed an agreement with BC.Game, a premier online casino supporting crypto-only gambling. This deal will see Betsoft continuing its push into cryptocurrency and blockchain, as the provider seeks to penetrate the crypto gaming market with its “cinematic casino content and gaming solutions”, which have earned Betsoft a place among the top crypto game providers in the world.

Bullish Global Partners with Far Peak in Going Public on NYSE with New Crypto Exchange

By Edward — July 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

This digital asset group has announced its merger with Far Peak Acquisition Corp which is a blank cheque company led by Tom Farley, former president of the NYSE, with the plans of taking the newly-created crypto exchange public through a SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) deal. This deal values Bullish at an astounding $9 billion, which is largely comprised of the $692 million in cash held at Far Peak and investments from various investors, as well as assets and investments from Block.one, the blockchain software developer and parent company of Bullish Global.

A beginner’s guide to gambling with cryptocurrency

By Edward — July 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

So you want to gamble with cryptocurrency eh? I don’t blame you! You’d be surprised at how beneficial this option could be. But to many online gambling enthusiasts, this may seem a daunting task. You may be wondering where to begin, how you can get your hands on cryptocurrency, or you might not even know what cryptocurrency is – shame on you if that’s the case! If you’re asking yourself these questions, then you’re in luck. Fortunately for you, there are some fanatics out there, like myself, that have your back in these matters (smiley face). Online gambling with cryptocurrency does indeed take a little know-how, but with just a few easy steps, you could be betting with crypto like a pro in no time.

The CryptoQueen Scandal: Still On The Run

By Jakob — July 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

The CryptoQueen Ponzi scheme is still making the news after years of the OneCoin founder being on the run. This time, Dr. Ruja Ignatova has been found to be in default after failing to respond to class action lawsuits. She is also allegedly at large with 230,000 Bitcoin. But she isn’t the only Crypto Queen making the news. Read more here.

“Taproot” Upgrade Takes Bitcoin to a New Level of Privacy and Efficiency

By Edward — June 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bitcoin, the world’s most popular digital currency, is due for its first upgrade in over four years, and miners across the globe have given it the thumbs up. The new “Taproot” upgrade is due to take effect in November this year and will see the currency providing a new level of transactional privacy and efficiency, according to industry experts.

Norton 360 Adds Cryptocurrency Mining Function to Antivirus Software

By Edward — June 8, 2021 Leave a Comment

The California-based cybersecurity company NortonLifeLock, has announced last week that it will be adding a cryptocurrency mining function to its already existing Norton 360 antivirus software. Norton Crypto, as it has been named, will be an additional feature added to Norton 360 Antivirus, and will allow its users to mine cryptocurrencies while their computers are idle.

Sportsbet.io is giving away a Lamborghini at the Bitcoin 2021 Conference

By Jakob — June 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

The world-leading crypto gaming platform, Sportsbet.io, is giving away a Lamborghini Huracan EVO Convertible to the value of 6.86 BTC to one lucky delegate attending the Bitcoin 2021 Conference in Miami. Who will win this incredible supercar? We’ll find out at the After Party.

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