crypto

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card
Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card
August 14, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has launched a crypto-to-fiat card with Web3/blockchain platform MetaMask and cryptocurrency payments firm Baanx. The MetaMask Card, announced Wednesday (Aug. 14), lets MetaMask wallet...

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SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
SEC Alleges NovaTech Ltd Ran Fraudulent Crypto-Centered Scheme
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged NovaTech Ltd, its operators, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and the company’s top promoters with running a fraudulent scheme centered on...

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Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges
Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges
August 12, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. But on Thursday (Aug. 8), news broke that Pennsylvania-based Customers...

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Aelf and ChainGPT Partner to Add AI Chatbots to Blockchain
Aelf and ChainGPT Partner to Add AI Chatbots to Blockchain
August 09, 2024  |  Blockchain

Aelf and ChainGPT have partnered to add chatbots, non-fungible token (NFT) and smart contract generators, and other artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to aelf’s blockchain network. This...

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Cryptocurrency Prices Plunge as Investors Sell Off Risky Assets
Cryptocurrency Prices Plunge as Investors Sell Off Risky Assets
August 05, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn Sunday and Monday (Aug. 4-5), resulting in a loss of approximately $367 billion in value over a 24-hour...

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DraftKings Shutters NFT Marketplace Amid Legal Headaches
DraftKings Shutters NFT Marketplace Amid Legal Headaches
July 30, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Online betting service DraftKings said is closing down its three-year-old non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. The company announced Tuesday (July 30)  it was shuttering the marketplace,...

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Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
Why Bitcoin and Trump Are Once Again Crypto’s Biggest Story
July 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s day two of Nashville’s Bitcoin Conference, but many attendees are waiting for day three. The reason? Saturday (July 27), at 2 p.m., is when...

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Swiss Lenders Aim to Fill Crypto Payment Gap
Swiss Lenders Aim to Fill Crypto Payment Gap
July 23, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Following the collapse of two crypto-friendly American banks, European lenders are reportedly filling that space. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (July 23), two Swiss banks...

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Floundering Crypto Miners Look For AI Company Lifelines
Floundering Crypto Miners Look For AI Company Lifelines
July 17, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency miners are reportedly scrambling to boost their revenues by forging deals with AI developers. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (July 17), these...

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