Axie Infinity, an Ethereum based game, is now one of the biggest successes of the play-to-earn model. Featuring NFT’s like the game characters, the game monetizes breeding these characters and selling them. As a result, there is now a growing demand for Axies, whose stats can make them reach high prices in markets. This has…
Coinbase Actively Building Crypto Hub in India, Looking to Hire ‘Hundreds’ of People
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is actively building a cryptocurrency hub in India. The company says it has “ambitious plans” for the South Asian crypto hub and is looking to hire for many positions, including hundreds of engineers. Coinbase Has ‘Ambitious Plans’ for Its Indian Crypto Hub Coinbase published a blog post on Friday, authored…
UBS Advises ‘Stay Clear’ of Cryptocurrencies — Warns ‘Regulators Will Crack Down on Crypto’
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, has advised investors to “stay clear” of cryptocurrencies and “build their portfolio around less risky assets.” The UBS analysts warned that “Regulators have demonstrated they can and will crack down on crypto.” UBS’ Crypto Advice and Warning The global wealth management team at UBS warned in a note published last week…
Equity Strategists, Portfolio Managers Share Bitcoin Price Predictions: Survey
Equity strategists and portfolio managers were asked about what the price of bitcoin will be by the year-end. Almost half of the surveyed participants say the price of the cryptocurrency will fall below the $30K level but some believe it will rise to $60K. Year-End Bitcoin Price Expectations by Equity Strategists and Portfolio Managers Equity…
Twitter Permanently Suspends Splinterlands Account for Unspecified Violations
After tweeting through its account since 2018, Splinterlands, a blockchain-based NFT trading card game, has been banned from the service permanently as social media giant Twitter refuses to respond to appeals. Suspension Coincides With Twitter Unveiling its Own NFTs While non-fungible token (NFT) hype may have cooled, there is no shortage of controversy surrounding the…
248% Weekly Gains — Baby Doge Coin Continues to Rally While Most Crypto Asset Markets Slump
Four days ago, the crypto community and mainstream audiences caught a whiff of a new meme-based crypto asset called baby doge. The coin got a lot more attention when Tesla’s Elon Musk tweeted about baby doge and almost immediately after the tweet, the asset’s value skyrocketed. Musk hasn’t said anything about baby doge since then,…