How Much Energy Do NFTs Use? Less Than You May Think

Key Takeaways NFTs have faced major criticism concerning their impact on the environment. Much of the criticism is rooted in a misunderstanding about how blockchains function. The major Layer 1 blockchains that... Read more »

Nexo-labeled address withdraws $153M in Wrapped BTC from MakerDAO

Disclaimer: This article has been updated to reflect Nexo’s response stating that the fund transfer represents an operational transfer, involving the move of funds from one Nexo address to another. Just a... Read more »

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Allowing Crypto Investments in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Retirement Savings Modernization Act to provide 401(k) retirement savers access to a wide range of investments, including crypto assets. “With inflation at record highs, a stock... Read more »

Judge rules in favor of Ripple against SEC; Bitcoin decouples from legacy markets

The biggest news in the cryptosphere for Sept. 30 includes a court ruling in favor of Ripple against the SEC for the Hinman document, Bitcoin decoupling from the S&P 500 amid macro... Read more »

What is the economic impact of cryptocurrencies?

Although the cryptocurrency market appears to grow in a positive feedback loop, that does not mean that (un)expected events may not impact the trajectory of the ecosystem as a whole.  Although blockchain... Read more »

Bitcoin Had a Rough September. Here Are the Key Metrics to Watch Next

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s market value dropped nearly 14% in September. Market sentiment has turned pessimistic due to the top crypto’s poor price performance. On-chain data shows no significant signs of accumulation yet.... Read more »

Russia Said to Allow Crypto Mining in Regions With Hydroelectric and Nuclear Power

Cryptocurrency mining should be allowed in areas with excess energy and prohibited in those that experience deficits, according to Russian officials preparing to legalize it. An expert from the crypto industry has... Read more »

An augmented reality metaverse project you can visit, collaborate, build IRL – SlateCast #22

Over is an augmented open-source reality (AR) metaverse. Leveraging AR technology, the company migrates the physical world into the Metaverse. This allows users to have localized AR experiences of the real world... Read more »

So what if Bitcoin price keeps falling! Here is why it’s time to start paying attention

For bulls, Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily price action leaves a lot to be desired, and at the moment, there are few signs of an imminent turnaround.  Following the trend of the past six... Read more »

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Updates Work on Digital Dollar — Says US Central Bank Digital Currency Will Take ‘at Least a Couple of Years’

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank is looking at whether to issue a digital dollar with a “very broad scope.” He noted that the Fed is collaborating with... Read more »