May has been an explosive month for cryptocurrency, with huge market crashes and the complete collapse of LUNA causing a massive downturn in average trading figures. To add to this news, Coinbase’s recent financial reporting release doesn’t shine favorably on the decentralized exchange. With over 98 million verified users and billions in controlled assets, many … Read more
The fourth annual WIBA awards (World Influencer & Blogger Awards) have just concluded in Cannes, France, with Ukrainian IT entrepreneur and crypto guru Mykola Udianskyi winning the “Best Digital Currency Influencer 2022” award. And this year, it was the people of Ukraine who were the focus of the event, with the format of the ceremony … Read more
The gaming industry is pegged to hit the $200 billion mark by 2024 and is constantly outperforming expectations. Play-to-Earn (P2E) is trending in GameFi, besides being a significant catalyst for crypto adoption. According to Triple-A, the total revenue from blockchain gaming has risen from $321 million in 2020 to $1.5 billion in 2021. Blockchain-based games … Read more
From digital tokens to play-to-earn games, blockchain technology has disrupted several industries. Today, it is entering the education sector. From cross-border payments to synthetic assets, distributed blockchain ledgers and their tokenization utilities have created powerful financial products that are globally accessible. While blockchain is democratizing finance, its usability doesn’t have to be limited to cryptocurrencies. … Read more
Crypto casinos are online casinos that use cryptocurrency as their primary means of payment. While traditional online casinos tend to focus on fiat currencies, crypto casinos offer a more decentralized approach that makes use of digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto & Bitcoin casinos have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to … Read more
Parents lining up to pay school fees in cash, lenders charging extortionate rates, and cash savings held under mattresses—these are some of the things residents in Africa have had to resort to due to financial technology not having yet fully expanded in the developing continent. According to Statista, only 48 percent of the African population … Read more
Various Metaverse and NFT initiatives aim to blur the line between the virtual and physical worlds. Sneakmart and its Metakicks NFT drops offer something virtual for sneaker collectors, with a chance to win physical items. The team works together with StockX and top-rated football stars and artists to tokenize limited-edition footwear. Metakicks Are Coming This … Read more
From arcade systems to home consoles and mobile apps, gaming has made its way into the lives of billions across the world. As a result, gaming is a popular activity for many in the modern age and remains one of the globe’s most profitable industries. The first recognized example of a gaming machine debuted at … Read more
CeDeFi exchange platform Unizen is adding new options for holders of its utility token with the addition of the ZCX/USDT trading pair on its platform. Unizen is the operator of a smart exchange platform that’s focused on marrying centralized and decentralized exchanges, a concept known as CeDeFi. Its platform operates under customary financial regulations yet … Read more
YouTube, Instagram and TikTok are some of the most popular platforms for content creators to express themselves, create a community and – ultimately – generate income. However, as a part of the Web2 ecosystem, these platforms have some shortcomings when it comes to monetization and allowing content creators to engage their audiences. Web 2.0 vs. … Read more