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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6 Questions for Pat Duffy of The Giving Block

Hacker drains $1.08M from Audius following passing of malicious proposal

A malicious proposal (Proposal #85) requesting the transfer of 18 million Audius’ in-house AUDIO tokens worth nearly $6 million was approved by community voting.

NFTs banned in Minecraft, SEC lists 9 tokens as securities and 3AC founder blames cockiness for company meltdown: Hodler’s Digest, July 17-23

Proof-of-time vs proof-of-stake: How the two algorithms compare

Blockchains use consensus algorithms to choose who gets to verify transactions on the network — what are the differences between the two?

Fans seek trust and better understanding of sports NFT market: Research

The prolonged crypto winter razed off the inflated floor prices across the NFT ecosystem, inadvertently changing investor sentiment and forcing users to rethink their long-term investment strategies.

Bitcoin network difficulty drops to 27.693T as hash rate eyes recovery

The reduced difficulty allows Bitcoin miners to confirm transactions using lower resources, enabling smaller miners a fighting chance to earn the mining rewards.

Play-to-own, NFTs and Web3: Crypto Raiders drops knowledge with NFT Steez

NFT Steez chats with Crypto Raiders about the state of blockchain gaming and how to prioritize fun over “financialization” when it comes to NFTs and P2E models.

A short-term BTC rally or trend reversal? Find out now on ‘Market Talks’ with Crypto Jebb

Wondering if the recent Bitcoin price movement is going to keep moving forward, or if this is just another bear trap? Join the conversation with Nicholas Merten from ‘DataDash’ and get answers about the recent market movements.

The opportunities and risks of Metaverse for small businesses

The benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to the adoption of Metaverse for small businesses.

Block by block: Blockchain technology is transforming the real estate market

Blockchain and cybersecurity awareness on the rise: PolySwarm CEO

Steve Bassi, the CEO of PolySwarm, said that gathering data on malware infrastructure shortens the lifespan of malware campaigns.

Compass Mining to add 25,000 ASIC miners just weeks after staff cuts

The Bitcoin mining company plans to expand its fleet of mining devices comes on the back of staff lay-offs and executive salary cuts just weeks before.

Mike Novogratz warns that 200X returns from crypto are ‘not normal’

Former-LUNAtic Mike Novogratz has told crypto investors that the insane returns seen in the crypto space are simply unsustainable.

Blockchain’s use in healthcare ‘essential' to protect sensitive data: Zelis CTO

Zelis CTO Kali Durgampudi has called on health care providers to utilize blockchain tech to protect customer data and stave off attacks from cybercriminals.

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