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Coinbase – one of the biggest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the world – has announced it will be giving each of its employees approximately four weeks each year (one per quarter) to fully recharge and rest up, as executives realize the workplace can be quite stressful. Coinbase Is Handing Out a Lot of PTO Coinbase chief people officer L.J. Brock explained in a company blog: This year, we’re experimenting with four recharge weeks (roughly one per quarter),...

Following a steady weekend, Bitcoin maintains the $42K range. Considering the options market strike prices and the technical analysis, bitcoin is expected to fluctuate in the $40K – $47K range in the next short term. Onchain data shows that long-time holders recently slowed down their selling pressure, and it seems that BTC is under consolidation. Options Market Analysis Since last month, the bitcoin price has been consolidating in the $40-42K range. Looking at the options...

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are one step closer to mainstream adoption as NCR Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automated teller machines (ATMs), has enabled customers to buy and sell crypto assets on its more than 750k ATMs and digital touchpoints across 140 countries. NCR Acquires Crypto Firm LibertyX The development comes after NCR announced the acquisition of ATM network company and cryptocurrency software provider LibertyX for an undisclosed amount. NCR initially...

Several celebrities – including Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Paul Pierce – are facing a heavy class-action lawsuit for allegedly promoting a pump and dump crypto scam known as Ethereum Max. Mayweather and Other Celebs Face Class-Action Suit Over Ethereum Max Court documents were filed against the three last Friday in a U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In addition to the three celebrity spokespeople, the co-founders of Ethereum Max...

According to a tweet sent from the verified Shiba Inu Twitter account, CoinMarketCap intentionally listed 3 fake smart contract addresses of SHIB. The team, therefore, warned that these addresses found on the Binance Smart Chain, Solana, and Terra are not safe to use. Going even further, the team warned users not to interact with these contracts and not to purchase SHIB from them because the “funds will be irreversibly lost.” Shiba Inu’s team also argued that CoinMarketCap...

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have come a long way. Many are no longer just speculative assets but have crossed into hedge fund territory following the excessive printing of money and the spread of the coronavirus. Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Failing in the Payments Department However, despite all the major boosts in the space, it appears crypto assets are really faltering in one specific area… Payments. Initially, bitcoin and many of its altcoin cousins were...

After the fake reports about Walmart and Litecoin last year, this time, the US retail giant has officially filed documents with local regulators to enter the cryptocurrency space and the metaverse. As seen in the CNBC report, Walmart’s filings with the US authorities about getting involved with the metaverse date late December last year. Essentially, the company wants to allow its users to shop for electronics, home decorations, personal care products, and everything...

A recent report by blockchain forensics company Chainalysis stated that cybercriminals in North Korea stole bitcoin and Ether, worth almost $400 million but still have millions worth of stolen cryptocurrency funds unlaundered. Almost $400 Million Theft Recorded in 2021 The Chainalysis report published January 13, 2022, stated that the funds were stolen following attacks on a minimum of seven crypto exchanges. Also, the company believes most of the attacks were possibly...

Key Support levels: $1.2, $1.1 Key Resistance level: $1.5, $1.8 ADA surprised the market with a significant jump in price today which is fast approaching the key resistance at $1.5. The support at $1.2 did an excellent job in keeping the bullish momentum intact, and now ADA seems to be on a mission. Chart by TradingViewTechnical Indicators Trading Volume: The volume exploded today after a quiet Saturday, bringing confidence and significant momentum behind this bullish move....

According to a recent survey conducted by the payment processor giant Visa, almost a quarter of the participants across nine nations said they intend to embrace digital currencies as a form of payment sometime this year. Furthermore, 13% of consumers in these countries predicted retail stores will begin allowing crypto settlements in the following 12 months. ‘People Are Feeling More Confident with Crypto’ As reported by Reuters, Visa surveyed 2,250 small business owners from...