Key Highlights: In the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology, Sports Illustrated Tickets’ NFT ticketing platform, known as “Box Office,” has strategically moved from the Polygon blockchain to Avalanche. This transition, occurring almost 10 months post-launch, marks a significant collaboration between…
MetaMask Integrates Blockaid Alerts – Enhancing Security Across Blockchians
After a successful beta phase, MetaMask has now integrated Blockaid-powered security alerts by default. Not only on Ethereum (via extension) but also on various other networks. Users can now benefit from these security alerts on Linea, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum,…
Hashgraph and Saudi Government Collab on $250M Tech Venture Studio
Key Highlights The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss nonprofit advocating for the Hedera blockchain, recently joined forces with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment. The collaboration birthed a $250 million Deep Tech Venture Studio, with a mission to support local and international…
KOKYO NFT Series: Powerful Venture by Hakuhodo and Japan Airlines
Key Highlights: In a groundbreaking collaboration, Hakuhodo and Japan Airlines (JAL) are set to reveal the highly anticipated second series of “KOKYO NFT” this February. This initiative revolutionizes tourism by providing exclusive access to six immersive local experiences across Japan…
Cornell University Introduces Bitcoin Degree: Ella Hough’s Pioneering Academic Journey
Key Highlights: Cornell University’s College of Arts & Sciences’ College Scholar Program made history on January 11th by officially approving the first independent Bitcoin-focused study. This landmark decision extends beyond academia. Ella Hough, the trailblazing student behind this achievement, embarks…
Crypto Excels at Davos, with the ETF Approval Attracting Fiat Capital
Key Highlights: The Davos conference, historically met with skepticism by long-time Bitcoin enthusiasts, has witnessed a growing presence of crypto industry representatives. This year’s significance is underscored by the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United…
Celestia (TIA) Founder Shares His Past Hacking The Westboro Baptist Church
Key Highlights: Celestia founder, Mustafa Al-Bassam revisits his teenage hacking exploits. Shedding light on an exhilarating moment involving the Westboro Baptist Church during a live radio show. Mustafa Al-Bassam’s Journey: In an exclusive recount, Al-Bassam reminisces about his hacking days…
India’s Crackdown on Binance, KuCoin, and Others Removed from Apple Store
Key Highlights: In a recent development, Binance, KuCoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io, Bittrex, Bitstamp, MEXC Global, and Bitfinex found themselves ousted from Apple’s App Store in India. This removal follows the issuance of compliance show cause notices by the Indian government…
IRS Mandates Reporting for $10k Crypto Transactions: Challenges and Solutions
Key Highlights: New IRS Rules on Crypto Reporting Amid the implementation of aspects of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, signed into law by President Joe Biden, new regulations now mandate the reporting of crypto transactions exceeding $10,000 to the Internal Revenue…
Dogecoin Founder Causes Ethereum Vs Solana Debate In Crypto World
Key Highlights: In an unforeseen twist, Dogecoin founder Billy Markus has stirred up a heated debate within the crypto community. Urging members to take sides in the Ethereum vs. Solana rivalry. Markus’ Provocative Question Markus, an American Software Engineer, recently…