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The NFT market and metaverse have once again been thrown into a state of euphoria as a single plot of digital land on the most popular NFT game in the crypto space, Axie Infinity, sold for 550 ETH. $2.3M for Axie Infinity Plot The plot of land in question is one of the Genesis plots on Axie Infinity, which are considered to be extremely rare as there are just 220 of them in existence. Going by today’s ETH prices, that single piece of land would be worth a whopping $2.3...

The prominent TV personality  – Kevin O’Leary – said he would not invest in cryptocurrencies before consulting with regulators first. To him, the space lacks clarity, and watchdogs are the ones to say “what is possible and what isn’t.” The celebrity investor added he is keen on the following blockchain projects: Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and Hedera (HBAR), hinting they could “win long term.” Not Like a ‘Crypto Cowboy’ Kevin O’Leary – also known as Mr. Wonderful as one of...

Solana has emerged as a viable alternative to a host of blockchains. In fact, the network is not only efficient when it comes to conducting transactions but is also greener than web browsing giant Google, at least according to a recent report. At a time when the carbon footprint of Proof-of-Work (PoW) based assets has come under scanner, Solana’s latest Energy Use Report for November 2021 demonstrates a brand new trend taking shape that pushes towards a greener crypto...

The last day was particularly tumultuous throughout the entire cryptocurrency market and bears clearly had the upper hand. While an argument can be made that this is a correction that (so far) failed to damage the long-term market structure, it’s a fact that BTC’s price saw its worst day of trading since September 7th. Bitcoin Price Tumbled Below $54K Yesterday, bears took full control over the market, and this resulted in the worst daily candle Bitcoin’s had since September...

To cater to the rising demand for digital asset funds, the Singaporean fund manager Fintonia Group has announced the launch of two institutional-grade funds tracking the performance of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Fintonia Bitcoin Physical Fund and the Fintonia Secured Yield Fund are the two new products offered by the financial services firm regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Fintonia’s New Bitcoin Offering According to the report, the two...

One of the wealthiest Mexicans – Ricardo Salinas Pliego – continues with his support for bitcoin by urging investors to allocate money to it. Comparing the primary cryptocurrency to gold, he gave his preference to the former. It’s The New Gold The Mexican billionaire businessman and Founder of Grupo Salinas – Ricardo Salinas Pliego – has been a bitcoin advocate for years. Last year, he admitted he started investing in the leading digital asset in 2016 when it stood around...

It’s been a very volatile week in the cryptocurrency market. Despite the turbulence, some altcoins managed to hold their ground and even appreciated in value, but the same can’t be said for Bitcoin. The primary cryptocurrency is down about 4% on a weekly basis, but this comes after a week of serious volatility. On Monday, the price wicked from $57K to upwards of $59k, only to get rejected almost immediately and drop to below $56K. From there, it started consolidating and...

Andrés Iniesta – a legendary soccer player who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup – recently advertised the cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – on some social platforms. However, the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) warned him that promoting such investments is not wise since digital assets are “unregulated products” that carry some “significant risks.” Iniesta’s Binance Affair On Wednesday, Andrés Iniesta – a soccer star playing for the Japanese Vissel Kobe and...

Avinash Shekhar – Chief Executive Officer of the cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay – predicted that the Indian lawmakers are more likely to impose tough rules on the digital assets than prohibit their usage. The exec added that regulation in the sector is necessary as it could bring many innovators and multibillion-dollar companies. The Vibes Do Not Indicate for a Total Ban The cryptocurrency environment in India is controversial, to say the least. The authorities of the largest...

Hillary Clinton – former first-lady and US Secretary of State – recently called for the Biden administration to regulate the crypto markets. She said the technology could be “manipulated” by Russia and China, and even “destabilize” the dollar’s status as the world reserve currency. Crypto Versus America Clinton re-affirmed her anti-cryptocurrency stance in conversation with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on Wednesday. Her comments were part of a larger conversation on regulating tech...