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Can blockchain be used without cryptocurrency?

Blockchain technology supports cryptocurrencies but can also be used for supply chain tracking, identity management systems, healthcare and more.

Argentinean soccer club welcomes first crypto signing amid economic downturn

As the exchange rate gap between the US dollar and Argentinean pesos worsens, so does the possibility for Argentine footballers to get signed by international teams.

Ethereum will outpace Visa with zkEVM Rollups, says Polygon co-founder

A new scaling solution, zkEVM Rollups, could allow Ethereum to overcome Visa in terms of transaction throughput, says Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic.

Blockchain technology can help create safe and inclusive adult platforms

The adult entertainment industry is known to be one of the first to try new technologies, and the blockchain seems to be the next on the list.

Semantics? Analysts unpack 'technical recession' as crypto markets recover

Cryptocurrency market analysts unpack the ramifications of consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth in America.

Cardano Vasil hard fork hit with another delay for several weeks

The Vasil hard fork was originally scheduled to go live in June, but teams behind the Cardano blockchain development have prioritized a smooth network transition.

Solana Spaces store to bring 100K people to Solana per month — CEO Vibhu Norby

The new shop entertained about 400 crypto-curious guests on opening day, and hopes to host even more as other stores are opened across the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Solana-based stablecoin NIRV drops 85% following $3.5M exploit

The $3.5 million flash loan attack Solana-based Nirvana Finance saw the price of its stablecoin NIRV and native token ANA fall around 85% apiece.

Crypto use in emerging markets driven by necessity: KuCoin Labs head

Key differences in the use and development of cryptocurrencies come to the fore as Blockchain Economy Istanbul continues to focus on emerging markets.

Is the end of this crypto winter in sight? | Find out now on Market Talks with Ted Warren and Mark Yusko

Join us as we discuss this and other topics with Tim Warren, co-host of Coffee N Crypto, and Mark Yusko.

After weeks of rumors, Thai crypto exchange Zipmex files for bankruptcy in Singapore

It appears the firm's fortune took a turn to the worst via its exposure to troubled crypto lending service Babel Finance.

Condense to live stream IRL events into the metaverse

Metaverse infrastructure company Condense closes $4.5M seed round with plans to live stream real-world events into the metaverse.

Decentralized storage providers power the Web3 economy, but adoption still underway

Decentralized storage providers are proving to be the backbone of Web3, but what does this mean for centralized web service providers?

How to build your first blockchain on Substrate?

Setting up your development environment is the first step in starting with Substrate. After this, developers can create a small network of validators by updating the runtime code for a node and then gradually scale it up.

Binance jumps into NFT ticketing after UEFA League fiasco

Binance collaborated with Società Sportiva Lazio to launch NFT tickets for all of the sports club’s home matches at Stadio Olimpico.

Crypto mining still profitable in the long-term, expert says

Steve Bassi said that a long-term holder may do well mining in the short run and then selling when the block reward goes down in 2024.

Critic of Bitcoin’s ‘one-percenters’ still positive about future of digital assets

A financial professor is skeptical about Bitcoin's design but is still very much involved in crypto research and is bullish about the future of digital assets.

Critique on Helium’s $6.5K monthly revenue causes a stir

The “complete lack of end-user demand for Helium should not have come as a surprise,” noted Web3 critic Liron Shapira.

Square Enix to launch FF7: Nifty Newsletter, July 20–26

The Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3 was created by blockchain platforms with the goal of setting standards for NFTs.

Cuban NFT artists say they face censorship within the crypto market

“Blockchain is decentralised and doesn’t obey any governments, so no embargo affects us there”, NFT artist Gabriel Bianchini explained.

Tron producer Donald Kushner creates Web3-inspired Cryptosaurs NFT collection

"NFTs can aid in the documentation of the creator community through smart contracts," said Kushner.

Education in crypto payments will spark mass adoption, says Checkout.com exec

Jess Houlgrave mentioned that traditional companies are hesitant to integrate crypto because of misinformation and regulatory concerns.

Metaverse visionary Neal Stephenson is building a blockchain to uplift creators

“I worry about things that are not directly related to blockchain and the Metaverse. I worry about climate change and about social fragmentation.”

What is Bloktopia (BLOK) and how does it work?

Bloktopia is a Skyscraper made up of 21 levels that provides a VR experience for the community of Bloktopians.

NFT potential vast and creative possibility endless, says YellowHeart CEO

Josh Katz said that ticketing is one of the most compelling use cases for NFTs as it can prevent fraud.

‘Game yet to begin’ for security token offerings, INX exec says

The current crypto bear market had no direct impact on the STO platform INX because STOs are “very different from others in the space.”

Backlash as Harmony proposes minting 4.97B tokens to reimburse victims

Under the proposal, there would be either a 100% reimbursement via 4.97 billion new ONE tokens, or a 50% reimbursement with 2.48 billion ONE tokens.

UPenn’s Wharton School rolls out online certificate course on business in the Metaverse

The Ivy League business school will charge $3,800 for a six-week course with over 50 lectures, including guest speakers, that will require 8-10 hours of studying per week.

HARTi and Mitsui Sumitomo roll out NFT insurance coverage for claims

The company said the move intends to cover all NFTs listed on the HARTi platform with no cost to the seller.

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