Monero Becomes The Preferred Crypto As Ransomware Attacks Increase By 500%
In 2021, a surge in ransomware has also resulted in an increase in Monero usage as a payment method, as more criminal groups prefer only XMR. According to a new report by blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero are playing an increasing role in the rising tide of ransomware. “Current Trends in […]
Dallas Cowboys Announces Partnership Deal With Blockchain.com
The National Football League’s (NFL) Dallas Cowboys have chosen Blockchain.com as their first crypto-related sponsorship. Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner , and general manager announced the news at a press conference on Wednesday. The agreement comes at a time when the NFL is moving to relax its policies on how teams interact with the cryptocurrency business. […]
ERC20 vs BEP20: The Difference And How To Create Your Free Token
In this article, we will talk about everything concerning ERC20 and BEP20 tokens, their differences, including what a token standard is, and how to create them. A token is a type of cryptocurrency that is made for a specific project and uses the same blockchain as another one. Tokens are usually made and used by […]
Pantera Capital Set to Close Blockchain Fund Worth $1.3B
Pantera Capital has announced plans to close its first Blockchain Fund in the next three to four weeks with around $1.3 billion in committed capital. That is more than double the $600 million target the firm set when it started fundraising last November. The company announced last month that pledges had reached $1 billion. The fund […]
Applied Blockchain Files For $60 Million IPO
The IPO application from blockchain firm, Applied Blockchain awaits approval from the United States SEC. UK-based blockchain infrastructure firm Applied Blockchain has on Friday filed an initial public offering (IPO ) application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to issue 3,236,245 shares of common stock under the ticker symbol APLD on the Nasdaq Global […]