Day: April 22, 2024

Reviving Classics: Bitcoin’s Blockchain Gaming Boom

Thanks to the Ordinals protocol, the Bitcoin blockchain has become a hub for preserving digital content, with over 65 million bits of media, including playable video games, inscribed in the past year. This novel application allows users to etch games and other applications directly onto the blockchain, ensuring their longevity as long as the network […]

Latest Updates in Crypto and NFT Gaming

The crypto and NFT gaming sectors are bustling with activity, from major game releases and token airdrops to other significant developments. Last week, fans of the Telegram-based Notcoin game faced a setback as the anticipated Notcoin token drop was delayed. Originally scheduled to coincide with the Bitcoin halving on April 20, the drop on The […]

Meme Coins Lead Post-Bitcoin Halving Surge

This past weekend, following the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event, it was not Bitcoin but meme coins that dominated the crypto market headlines. The latest Bitcoin halving, which took place late Friday, reduced miner rewards by half, marking the fourth occurrence in the cryptocurrency’s history. Despite these significant changes to Bitcoin’s supply dynamics, its price […]

Crypto Miners Eye AI Amid Bitcoin Halving Challenges

CoinShares (CS) released a report last Friday suggesting that cryptocurrency miners might increasingly pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) in energy-secure locations following the recent Bitcoin (BTC) halving. This strategic shift is being considered due to the potential for higher revenue generation outside traditional mining. The halving event, which occurs every four years, reduces the bitcoin […]

Shiba Inu’s TREAT Token and Layer 3 Blockchain

Shiba Inu, the creator of the well-known memecoin SHIB, has successfully raised $12 million through the sale of its yet-to-be-released token, TREAT, to venture capital investors based outside the U.S. This funding round attracted major players including Polygon Ventures, Mechanism Capital, and Animoca Brands, among others. Despite some concerns about the U.S. base of investors […]

Layer 2 Tokens Outshine BTC Post-Halving

In the wake of the Bitcoin blockchain’s latest halving event early Saturday, tokens associated with Bitcoin layer 2 solutions have seen remarkable gains, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) itself. STX, the native token of Stacks, a leading Bitcoin layer 2 network, surged nearly 20% to $2.87. This rise followed the halving which cut the per-block coin emission […]

AI’s Impact on Crypto Mining Explored by Mark Cuban

Mark Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” host, recently highlighted the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the cryptocurrency mining sector, particularly in the context of the upcoming bitcoin halving. Cuban emphasized the increasing difficulty for bitcoin miners to generate revenue due to the halving, which will see mining rewards decrease from […]

ZKasino’s Launch Sparks Investor Outrage

ZKasino appeared to be a typical crypto endeavor, boasting a formidable $350 million valuation following its Series A funding, bolstered by a significant $26 million investment from entities including the notable crypto exchange MEXC. Its technological foundation seemed robust, with smart contracts validated by the reputable security firm Certik, an initial review having been undertaken […]