The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the launch of the second phase of the pilot of its CBDC, the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD). This new phase will focus on furthering the research on already examined use cases for the currency, including programmability and tokenization, and adding new, not previously explored use cases. Hong Kong […]
Headband-Wearing ‘Alien Punk’ NFT Sells for $16 Million, Marking Second Highest Cryptopunk Sale
As the value of cryptocurrencies continues to climb, the second-highest sale of a Cryptopunk non-fungible token (NFT) has been recorded at $ 16 million, as per onchain records. This sale significantly exceeds its previous purchase price of $ 7.67 million, which was just three years prior. Ethereum Sees Spike in NFT Transactions as …
Weekly NFT Sales Rise 17% With Bitcoin Climbing Back to Second in Volume
Based on the most recent international standings and weekly figures, sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have surged by 17.66% in the past week, amassing slightly more than $ 306 million in sales. This uptick marks a jump from last week’s 16.8% rise in NFT sales, with the leading blockchains in terms of volume — …
Amid Rising ‘National Divorce’ Talks, Exploring the Potential Impact on US Dollar in Hypothetical Second Civil War
In the wake of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s latest declaration, emphasizing Texas’ inherent constitutional right to defend itself and pointing to the Biden administration’s lack of enforcement of federal immigration statutes, the rhetoric around a potential “national divorce” or “civil war” has gained momentum on social platforms. This leads us to explore a theoretical situation […]
Bitget Unveils New Messi Film to Kick off Second Year of Messi Partnership
PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, Jan 23, 2024 – Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, today launches a new brand film about the internationally recognized footballer Lionel Messi to kick off their second-year partnership, with a continuation of the theme #MakeItCount. This campaign aims to inspire everyone to push beyond limits and seize […]