Cryptocurrency

The Contradicting Viewpoints Surrounding the Fate of Cryptocurrencies in the US

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The Contradicting Viewpoints Surrounding the Fate of Cryptocurrencies in the US

Introduction Cryptocurrencies have divided opinions worldwide and have caused people with similar affiliations to take different viewpoints. We currently see differing views emerge that impact events such as Super Bowl and even divide opinions amongst the representatives of state and federal governments. Super Bowl Advertisements and Stablecoins Dominating the Talks in Senate Cryptocurrency ads during … Read more

Marketplace Hack or Phishing Attack: What Caused NFT Owners to Lose Money?

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Marketplace Hack or Phishing Attack: What Caused NFT Owners to Lose Money?

Since the dawn of the cryptocurrency revolution, the virtual world has experienced many incidents of thefts and hacks. Unfortunately, OpenSea – a platform that allows for the minting of NFTs – has been in the news for the wrong reasons. The latest rumor has been revolving around a hack of $200 million. But OpenSea CEO … Read more

Ransomware Attackers Use Cryptocurrencies and RaaS to Get Rich

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Ransomware Attackers Use Cryptocurrencies and RaaS to Get Rich

Ransomware is malware, which uses encryption over victims’ information stored on the computer system and then asks them to pay money for decrypting that information. The first ransomware was AIDS Trojan, which was used to attack computer systems in 1989. Since 1989, we have seen many ransomware attacks. However, the pace of these ransomware attacks … Read more

Why does Ethereum Founder believe Bear Markets are Great for Long-Term Crypto Success?

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Why does Ethereum Founder believe Bear Markets are Great for Long-Term Crypto Success

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, believes that the current fall in cryptos prices augurs well for the long-term success of cryptos such as ETH and Bitcoin. According to Vitalik, the downfall motivates the engineers and researchers to improve the existing infrastructure of cryptos.  Bear markets bring about a fall in the value of cryptocurrencies. … Read more

Third Richest Man in Mexico Strongly Advises People to Buy Bitcoin 

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Third Richest Man in Mexico Strongly Advises People to Buy Bitcoin

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a billionaire with the most straightforward advice on Bitcoin – buy it and forget about selling it. Ricardo heads the Grupo Salinas – a collection of multiple companies in domains like media, telecom, retail, and finance. Currently, there are a lot of reservations in the market about the future of Bitcoin. … Read more

Web 3.0: The Next Internet Revolution for the People

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Web 3.0 The Next Internet Revolution for the People

Technology and politics reflect people’s requirements at a specific point of time in history. Therefore, people in charge along with innovators like Tim Berners-Lee keep changing the international technical standards or relevant governmental policies to fulfill public’s needs. Web 3.0 is a transformation in the way we use web technologies. Web 3.0 or Web3 is … Read more

What’s the Big Deal with NFTs and How to Use them Practically?

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What's the Big Deal with NFTs and How to Use them Practically

When Eminem and Justin Bieber bought BAYC NFTs, what were they thinking? How can an algorithmically generated image of a monkey fetch millions of dollars? If these are the questions that intrigue you to learn more about NFTs, you are at the right place.  Most definitions of NFT floating around on the web can be … Read more

How Your Retail Experience Will Be Transformed by Metaverse and NFT?

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How Your Retail Experience Will Be Transformed by Metaverse and NFT

When Sam Walton opened Walmart in 1962, he could not have envisioned metaverse and NFT. But in 2022, it is a reality that almost everyone believes. According to Bloomberg, Walmart has filed for trademarks that include the word “Verse” in them, e.g., “Verse to Store” and “Verse to Home”. It is a clear indicator that … Read more

Top Cryptocurrencies to Keep in Your Crosshairs in February 2022

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Top Cryptocurrencies to Keep in Your Crosshairs in February 2022

Generally, speculations drive top cryptocurrency prices more than anything else. But in the recent past, we have seen innovations in the crypto world driving buyers’ behavior. For instance, many believe in the power of DeFi, NFTs, and Metaverse to make cryptos a legitimate part of our day-to-day lives. Moreover, there is a chance that cryptos … Read more

Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg: Is the Power of Social Media Behind their NFT Success?

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Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg Is the Power of Social Media Behind their NFT Success

When Bitcoin was new, many thought it to be a risky investment; the same is the case with NFTs. In a recent poll that involved 32 VCs (Venture Capitalists) from LA, more than 2/3rds of the participants were undecided if one should invest in NFTs.  For those who don’t know, NFTs allow creators to sell … Read more

Jordan, Brady, and Curry: NFTs Journey from Sports to the Crypto World

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Jordan, Brady, and Curry NFTs Journey from Sports to the Crypto World

Introduction It is well-known that global sports stars made massive money before NFTs through their salaries and endorsements. But if that wasn’t enough, they can now get richer through items sold as Non-Fungible Tokens. By using the crypto world as a stepping stone, celebrities like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Steph Curry are ready to … Read more