Virtue Gaming launches play-to-earn crypto model to bring online poker to US players
The platform is backed by World Poker Tour champion and professional poker celebrity Phil Ivey. On Friday, Virtue Gaming, a decentralized online poker platform built on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, launched the first play-to-earn digital poker casino in the United …
NFT clone Punks: Right or wrong?
“Can someone explain to me why NFT clones are selling for so much? asked Redditor LittleDoofus a couple of months ago. NFT clones cash in on successful NFT collections by releasing similar or even identical copies of the art under …
Bitcoin hovers near $48K ahead of fresh key US inflation data
Inflation marks just the start of some key macro decisions that could keep Bitcoin down for months, warnings indicate. Bitcoin (BTC) recovered above $48,000 on Dec. 10 after another fall took BTC/USD to lows of $47,350 overnight. BTC/USD 1-hour candle …
Florida governor’s budget proposal wants to let residents pay fees in crypto
The new budget proposal also involves a blockchain pilot for vehicle registrations. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially proposed the state government to allow businesses to pay state fees with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The Republican governor announced the idea …
Binance reportedly in talks to launch crypto exchange in Indonesia
Binance is reportedly in talks with the richest family in Indonesia regarding a new crypto venture. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is reportedly in talks with Indonesia’s richest family, the Hartonos, to open a crypto exchange. …
Russia prioritizes CBDC ruble as overall crypto outlook seems positive
What is the future of cryptocurrencies in Russia, and can a digital ruble really be introduced in the coming years? After the Chinese authorities introduced a complete ban on cryptocurrency transactions in September by equating them to illegal financial activity, …
‘Mecca of mining’: Brazil considers zero tax on green bitcoin mining
Brazil’s congress heard several proposals endorsing a tax exemption on miners and promoting cryptocurrency to the status of a national currency. A new proposal in the Brazilian Congress calls for a tax exemption on both the importation of crypto mining …
Gamer-hate: Ubisoft’s new NFT project vid gets 96% dislike ratio
The top comment on Ubisoft’s YouTube video introducing its NFTs has more likes than the actual video, and slams the firm for “milking” money from its customers. French gaming giant Ubisoft Entertainment SA’s new nonfungbile token (NFT) project Quartz is …
SPLC report examines use of Bitcoin and Monero by right wing extremists
Several political extremists have derived a great deal of wealth from cryptocurrency donations since their supporters can remain anonymous and transactions can’t be censored. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has released a report examining the extensive ties between the …
WisdomTree amends Bitcoin ETF application, naming US Bank as custodian
U.S. Bank launched crypto custody services for institutional investors in October as part of a partnership with New York Digital Investment Group. New York-based asset manager WisdomTree has amended its filing for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund with the Securities and …