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When worlds collide: Joining Web3 and crypto from Web2
A friend of mine who is a seasoned Web2 tech executive joined a Web3 company in June. A switched-on operator, he asked to speak with all 16 staff before deciding to join the firm.
This shows that Web3 joiners need to really hone in on the mission when jumping ship from the old tech world.
Is the blockchain tech business model really plausible? You almost need to be a seasoned venture capitalist or world-class engineer when considering a new project’s potential to build a new L1 blockchain as promised — and, thus, deliver your token rewards.
The risk-reward metrics mean there are opportunities for great success. But with great success come great tax problems…
NFT utility to remedy ticketing dilemmas? Experts weigh-in
The biggest pain points in events ticketing could prove to be a flagship use case of blockchain-based nonfungible tokens, according to industry leaders.
How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition.
Ethereum's bearish U-turn? ETH price momentum fades after $1.6K rejection
Ether risks falling further below $1,350 in August as the ETH price rally is losing steam.
Ethereum's bearish U-turn? ETH price momentum fades after $1.6K rejection
Ether risks falling further below $1,350 in August as the ETH price rally is losing steam.
Square Enix partners with Enjin to launch Final Fantasy VII collectibles
Fans can pre-order Final Fantasy VII’s 25th-anniversary figures at the Square Enix store, while the digital collectibles will be available in 2030.
Thai SEC launches digital hotline for Zipmex users
The investors affected by Zipmex's withdrawals' pause can submit information about their losses via an online forum on the Thai SEC’s official website.
Thai SEC launches digital hotline for Zipmex users
The investors affected by Zipmex's withdrawals' pause can submit information about their losses via an online forum on the Thai SEC’s official website.
The best bear market plan? 'Relentless optimism for the future,' says fintech CEO
Paystand CEO Jeremy Almond said that companies must be resilient and optimistic about the world that they are creating.
Will the Fed prevent BTC price from reaching $28K? — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin prepares for what promises to be a tense week of rate hikes, earnings and more as BTC fails to reclaim crucial trendline.
Will the Fed prevent BTC price from reaching $28K? — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) enters a new week with a question mark over the fate of the market ahead of another key United States monetary policy decision.
After sealing a successful weekly close — its highest since mid-June — BTC/USD is much more cautious as the Federal Reserve prepares to hike benchmark interest rates to fight inflation.
While many hoped that the pair could exit its recent trading range and continue higher, the weight of the Fed is clearly visible as the week gets underway, adding pressure to an already fragile risk asset scene.
That fragility is also showing in Bitcoin’s network fundamentals as miner strain becomes real and the true cost of mining through the bear market shows.
At the same time, there are encouraging signs from some on-chain metrics, with long-term investors still refusing to give in.
Experts clash on where virtual reality sits in the Metaverse
Experts have given mixed views on what role virtual reality technology will have in the Metaverse.
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, BCH, AXS, EOS
If Bitcoin clears its overhead resistance level, ETH, BCH, AXS and EOS could resume their uptrend with surprising strength.
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, BCH, AXS, EOS
If Bitcoin clears its overhead resistance level, ETH, BCH, AXS and EOS could resume their uptrend with surprising strength.
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, BCH, AXS, EOS
The bulls are attempting to achieve a strong weekly close for Bitcoin (BTC), while the bears are attempting to regain their advantage. Analysts are closely watching the 200-week moving average which is at $22,705 and BTC's current setup suggests that a decisive move is imminent.
Many analysts expect a weekly close above the 200-week MA to attract further buying but a break below it could signal that bears are back in the game. Although the short-term picture looks uncertain, analyst Caleb Franzen said that Bitcoin has been in an accumulation zone since May.
Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360Meanwhile, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant highlighted increasing outflows of Ether (ETH) from major exchanges, totaling $1.87 million coins on July 22. Usually, outflows from crypto exchanges suggest that traders are bullish for the long-term hence they may be moving their coins to safety.
Could Bitcoin resume its recovery, attracting buying in select altcoins? Let’s study the charts of the top-5 cryptocurrencies that look strong on the charts.
BTC/USDT
The bears tried to sink Bitcoin back into the symmetrical triangle on July 23 but the bulls had other plans. The rebound off the breakout level from the triangle indicates that buyers are defending the level aggressively.
The Merge is Ethereum’s chance to take over Bitcoin, researcher says
Ethereum's imminent transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will transform its monetary policy, potentially making ETH more scarce than Bitcoin.