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The world of cryptocurrency is facing multiple challenges on a daily basis, and it seems that they keep coming. One that’s particularly common and even fundamental for the majority of the projects and coins is their lack of fundamental, intrinsic value. This is the most commonly-used argument of crypto skeptics, and its proponents can be found in all corners of the business world. For instance, the head of the Bank of Korea said that cryptocurrencies are completely devoid of...

If there is one thing that the mainstream associates Bitcoin mining with, it’s the excessive usage of electricity. Many people (and regulators) believe that BTC mining is going to fry the world because it uses so much electrical energy. Some governments have outright banned it. For example, back in January this year, Kosovo introduced a blanket ban on cryptocurrency mining inside the country’s borders in a bid to curb electricity consumption. In the US, for example,...

The events of recent days have highlighted the importance of functioning and reliable on- and off-ramps. Transak, a leading Web3 onboarding infrastructure provider, is taking a step in this direction, announcing the launch of its crypto-to-fiat off-ramping service. Let’s unpack. What is Transak? Transak is a leading Web3 onboarding infrastructure provider. Its API-driven solutions enable web3 platforms to onboard users to 130+ crypto assets from 125+ countries, abstracting...

Despite the fact that blockchain-based technology has been around for decades, it only caught up to speed with the rise of Bitcoin. The idea of a decentralized network brought forward in Bitcoin’s Whitepaper 14 years ago by Satoshi Nakamoto was a direct response to the financial crisis of 2008. It delivered a viable alternative to the centralized banking system. This technology has been growing, and it has also been redefining itself ever since, with multiple iterations and...

hen it comes to the space of decentralized finance (DeFi), security is undoubtedly one of the biggest considerations. And that’s no surprise. According to one analysis by the cryptocurrency analytics resource Chainalysis, October has become the biggest month in the biggest year ever for hacking activity. Up until the 13th, hackers had compromised a whopping $718 million worth of crypto. Putting a strong emphasis on security, Flasko’s team has stated that it plans to lock...

Gaming has long been touted as one of the best use cases for blockchain-based technology, and the past couple of years put that to the test. Amid the various trends that we saw come and go during the last bull market, play-to-earn is perhaps the one that many people had their sights set to. In a bid to create digital environments where players could both enjoy their favorite games while also earning money doing it, many projects attempted to create the perfect blockchain...

Alternative investments are coming to prominence and are taking a more central stage in the global investment scene. And while this is undoubtedly a positive feat, there are certain challenges that also take shape. For example, it’s increasingly hard for retail investors to diversify their portfolios and include alternative investments. This is because of the lack of verifiable financial information, as well as relatively lower liquidity and a myriad of others that make it...

It goes without saying that blockchain gaming is becoming more and more popular and that it’s transforming the entire gaming industry. This is because it takes full advantage of blockchain-based concepts such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), play-to-earn, as well as the metaverse. These are just some of the features that are aimed at making the field a great source of entertainment but also a possibility to earn an income. Cardalonia is one such game that’s built on Cardano’s...

Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche product segmented in a distant industry popular only among cypherpunks and tech aficionados. They’ve become mainstream. Largely due to their explosion in prices during the 2021 bull run, Bitcoin famously topped $69,000, they’ve cemented their place in the world of fintech. However, now more than ever, the industry needs to prove its worth and separate investment opportunities from speculation. At a time when regulators turn their sights...

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become mainstream. They boomed in popularity back in 2021, and in 2022, they have cemented their place amid crypto enthusiasts and even people outside of the industry. We’ve seen many companies implement non-fungible tokens in various marketing or customer acquisition strategies in a bid to leverage their technology and promote innovation. Infinix is a company founded in 2013 and has committed to building stylishly designed and cutting-edge...