Month: February 2022

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that the Starlink satellite internet service has been enabled for Ukraine. The move comes in response to a request from the government in Kyiv which is trying to halt a Russian military assault that may disrupt communications, among other threats. Elon Musk Provides Ukrainians With Access to Starlink U.S. billionaire and crypto influencer Elon Musk revealed on social media the activation of Starlink for Ukraine. The satellite internet constellation is operated by Spacex, the Read more …

The processing power behind the Bitcoin network has dropped 30% since the hashrate’s all-time high (ATH) on February 15, sliding from 249 exahash per second (EH/s) to 169 EH/s. Furthermore, four days from now, the network’s mining difficulty is expected to increase following the 4.78% epoch change on February 17. Bitcoin Hashrate Drops From 249 Exahash per Second to 169 EH/S in 12 Days From January 13 to February 15, Bitcoin’s hashrate was coasting along at record highs for roughly Read more …

Bitcoin has created a new form of wealth, particularly for those who purchased bitcoin at its lowest value. Bitcoin is being used in over 270,000 transactions daily, and its usage is only increasing. So, why not use your Bitcoin to make your real estate transactions? This guide will explain everything you need to know about property transactions involving bitcoin. How To Make Your Real Estate Transactions Using Bitcoin Finding Real Estate Agents That Use Bitcoin When using bitcoin to make Read more …

It is no surprise that international support for Ukraine continues to grow following the invasion by Russia. After Russia invaded Ukraine, experts from every sector started getting worried about worse cases. For example, cybersecurity experts started answering if a global cyberwar is about to unfold. The crypto money industry did not remain idle either. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a $10 million donation to Ukraine. Also launching an emergency fund for the affected country. On Read more …

When people evaluate the unpredictability of the cryptocurrency market, they can see why crypto security is so important. Online crypto wallets and exchanges have been hacked in large numbers in the last 24 months. “The value of cryptocurrency taken from victims climbed by 82% to $7.8 billion in 2021,” Chainalysis’ most recent Bitcoin Crime Report shows. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are increasing in value, and these findings demonstrate that cryptocurrencies operate in a chaotic environment that the traditional financial Read more …

Ukraine has raised more than $17 million in cryptocurrency donations since Russia began its invasion. Over $10 million were donated directly to the crypto wallets posted by the Ukrainian government about 24 hours after the government solicited donations in bitcoin, ether, and tether. Crypto Community Responds to Ukrainian Government’s Plea for Cryptocurrency Donations The Ukrainian government began soliciting cryptocurrency donations Saturday morning. The official Twitter account for Ukraine tweeted: “Stand with the people of Ukraine. Now accepting cryptocurrency donations. Bitcoin, Read more …

LUNA is a blockchain used for launching algorithmic stable coins and is now among the top DeFi platforms when it comes to total value locked up in circulation. LUNA has been trending higher over the last few days, but it gained even more momentum over the previous 48 hours. By closing 40% greater, LUNA was among this past week’s biggest gainers. Related Reading | Bitcoin Surges to $40,000 After Breaking Key Resistance The news that Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) created Read more …

Authorities in Russia may begin to seize funds of foreign nationals and companies that are in the country, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has indicated. His warning comes as the West continues to expend penalties imposed on Moscow over its military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Medvedev Warns Persons and Entities From ‘Hostile’ Nations May Lose Their Assets in Russia The nationalization of Russian-based assets belonging to foreigners and businesses registered in “hostile jurisdictions” is a possible response to the potential Read more …

More than $4 million have already been contributed to non-governmental organizations helping Ukraine from Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the country. A “crypto war,” according to analysts, has just begun. Meanwhile, as the panic of war depletes the country’s ATMs, many Ukrainians resort to Bitcoin. Elliptic, a blockchain analysis company in London, provided statistics on Friday revealing that crowdfunding has increased since Thursday, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “On the 24th of February alone, one NGO got over $675,000 in Bitcoin, Read more …

Private banks in Mexico want to join efforts with the central bank of the country in the creation of a new digital currency. The president of the Mexican Bank Association (ABM) met with the governor of the Bank of Mexico to offer the help of the group of private banks for the creation of a national digital currency in the future. Private Banks Want to Be Involved in Potential CBDC Members of the Mexican Bank Association have stated Read more …

A recent report states that freelancing is experiencing a boom in Argentina, and also comments on how Argentinians are among workers in the region that most actively use cryptocurrencies to receive part of their paycheck. The report further states that workers accepting their paychecks in crypto favor traditional cryptocurrencies such as ether and bitcoin, which together amount to almost 90% of the payments made in crypto. Freelancing and Crypto Becoming More Popular in Argentina Freelancing seems to be Read more …

press release PRESS RELEASE. DUBAI, UAE: MContent has announced the arrival of the Cineverse to the world whereby they aspire to bring Cinema to people anywhere, anytime – MContent and their launch was enabled due to a collaboration with PwC Middle East emerging technology teams. A high-end launch event was attended by notable guests at Palm Jumeirah Dubai where MContent premiered their original co-productions titled “Ripple vs. SEC Saga” and “El Salvador vs. World Bank”. The Cinema premier however was Read more …