Algorand blockchain wants to use network transaction fees to purchase carbon offsets
Algorand, a proof-of-stake blockchain technology, will implement a smart contract that will automatically allocate part of the Algorand blockchain’s transaction fees to purchase the network’s carbon emissions offset. Algorand has announced that a new smart contract within its blockchain network will automatically process a portion of each transaction fee to acquire verified carbon credits at […]
Coinbase launches beta version of its NFT marketplace
Coinbase has launched the beta version of its social NFT marketplace, the company has hopes of increasing social involvement in the NFT economy with the recent initiative. Coinbase (COIN) launched its long-awaited NFT marketplace on Wednesday, with the goal of fostering a social community for buyers and sellers. “This product is more than just buying […]
Coinbase in talks to buy Turkish crypto exchange, BtcTurk
Crypto exchange Coinbase is reportedly in talks to purchase Turkish cryptocurrency exchange BtcTurk at a price of $3,2B. Bloomberg reported on Thursday that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) is in talks to buy Turkey’s BtcTurk, citing a paywalled piece by MergerMarket. MergerMarket’s five sources told Bloomberg that the deal might be worth roughly $3.2 billion. The […]
Binance limits services to Russians following EU’s 5th sanction
Following the European Union’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is imposing significant restrictions on Russian users. Binance imposed new restrictions for Russian nationals and residents on Thursday, prohibiting them from trading if they have more than 10,000 euros ($10,800). Binance’s spot, futures, and custody wallets, as […]
SHIB Remains Most Used Smart Contract, Gains Traction Among ETH Whales
The Shiba Inu smart contract has been used significantly more than that of other Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies by the top 100 ETH whales in the last 24 hours SHIB is the most widely used smart contract According to WhaleStats, the Shiba Inu smart contract has been used significantly more than that of other Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies by […]