PayPal’s crypto holdings increased by 56% in Q1 2023 to nearly $1B
The lion’s share of the fintech’s held cryptocurrency assets lie in BTC and ETH with $499 and $362 million respectively...
Year: 2023
Bitcoin Community Divided: Scaling Challenges Trigger Intense Debate as Mempool Overflows
This week, the Bitcoin community has been abuzz with discussions about the network’s scaling challenges. As the blockchain’s transfer fees...
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Charges Filed After Extradition
Former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has asked a judge in the U.S. to dismiss several charges against...
Experts Say Nigeria’s Blockchain Adoption Strategy Likely to Add Clarity and Legitimacy to Ecosystem
The recent approval of a blockchain adoption strategy by the Nigerian government has been described as a milestone that will...
STAR Unveils Opportunity for Japanese SMEs to Gain International Prestige
PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan, May 9th 2023, Chainwire. The STAR project is a new initiative to help Japanese SMEs gain...
12 factors VCs should focus on when vetting crypto and blockchain companies
Due diligence when vetting crypto and blockchain companies comprises considering both traditional business factors and unique imperatives. Venture capitalists may...
Bitcoin priced on Binance.US crypto exchange at $700 premium
The highest intraday price of Bitcoin on Binance.US reached as much as $28,600, while the intraday market price high amounted...
Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, others partner in new blockchain network
The Canton blockchain network for financial institutions is being launched by Digital Asset and a group of firms, including Microsoft,...
$3.4B of Bitcoin in a popcorn tin: The Silk Road hacker’s story
The Silk Road hacker lived the high life for a decade with his stolen billions — but was caught due...
Private equity tokens aim to bring greater liquidity, transparency and accessibility
Despite a few reservations, tokenization stands to streamline the way retail and institutional investors can access the private equity market....
What does generative AI mean for Web3?
As AI technology evolves with time, we could expect a disruptive future in the Web3 industry. For decades, artificial intelligence...
4 Ways To Supercharge Your GameFi Project
With billions of gamers active around the globe, the total addressable market for blockchain gaming projects is massive. GameFi is...
Bitcoin fee spike spurs shift to Lightning Network: Binance and Coinbase line up
Binance announces plans to embrace the Lightning Network; which large crypto exchanges are Lightning ready, and which are yet to...
Bitcoin Price Drops to $27,600 – What Can Launch a New Upsurge?
Crypto’s poster child, Bitcoin, is still experiencing a downward trend. The digital asset has slipped below the $28,000 price peg...
32% of home offices invest in digital assets: Goldman Sachs
While the interest in crypto investments was rising last year among home offices, 2023 saw a massive decline in investors’...
