Author: NBTC
Developers propose CTV to improve Bitcoin security and enable smart contracts through predefined spending conditions. Critics worry about Bitcoin fungibility and increased complexity due to CheckTemplateVerify’s potential implementation. In a tweet, Cobra, the maintainer of the Bitcoin.org domain, is expressing concern about a potential user-activated soft fork (UASF) in 2025, which could pose a crucial crossroads for the Bitcoin network. Under Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 119 (BIP 119), this project—run by anonymous developers outside the Bitcoin Core team—aims to introduce CheckTemplateVerify (CTV). Some Bitcoiners are going to attempt to soft fork in CTV through a UASF sometime in 2025. Developers (outside…
Chiliz (CHZ), a leader in the fan token industry, has recently entered into a significant partnership, enhancing its competitive edge in a relatively sparse market. As Socios maintains its dominance, CHZ is well-positioned for expected growth in 2025, promising substantial gains for its stakeholders. Contents hide 1 What Does the New Partnership Entail? 2 How Will This Impact Fans? What Does the New Partnership Entail? The announcement included a collaboration with Fan Rating, a cutting-edge application that merges sports analytics with blockchain functionality. This partnership aims to offer soccer enthusiasts an interactive platform where they can assess players and earn…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, known for his unique public persona, recently spotlighted the significant growth in his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings during a press conference. The ongoing BTC price surge has prompted Adams to revisit a controversial decision he made upon assuming office. NY Mayor Doubles Down on Support for Bitcoin “Remember y’all laughed at me when I first got my Bitcoin,” Adams said, referencing his early decision to accept his first three paychecks in BTC and Ethereum (ETH) in January 2022. He sarcastically questioned, “Who’s laughing now?” When Adams became mayor, he opted to convert roughly $30,000 of…
An official post by MAGA memecoin on X has triggered a newfound interest in the $TRUMP token. The tweet suggests that a Kraken listing could be on the way. A mysterious post recently made on X by the official account of MAGA Memecoin has set off a breakout of TRUMP (TRUMP), a token in the MAGA ecosystem. The post claimed that Kraken, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is interested in listing the token and caused ripples in the token community. The post included a photo showing Kraken branding adjacent to the caption, “Whose ready?” sparking speculation about the token’s listing on…
In a recent interview, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described Bitcoin as a speculative asset similar to gold. He acknowledged BTC’s role as “digital gold.” However, Powell emphasized significant drawbacks, dismissing its viability as a payment method, a store of value, or a competitor to the U.S. dollar. Fed Chair’s Take on Bitcoin “People use Bitcoin as a speculative asset,” Powell remarked, likening it to gold but noting its virtual, digital nature. Despite acknowledging BTC as “digital gold,” he downplayed its broader utility. “People are not using it as a form of payment or as a store of value. It’s…
As a testament to the development of the GameFi ecosystem, Pioneer | Ultimate Playability Test Live is thrilled to form a strategic partnership with Don’t FOMO, a revolutionary DeFi game on Matchain. The news was revealed on Pioneer’s official social media pages on December 24, 2024, a breakthrough in the development of blockchain games. 🎉 We are pleased to announce a partnership with @TheRealDontFOMO ! #Don’t FOMO is a revolutionary decentralised game on Matchain that combines strategy, excitement, and rewarding gameplay. Built on blockchain technology, it offers transparent and fair opportunities for all… pic.twitter.com/svh1UlcVSY — Pioneer｜Ultimate Playability Test Live (@0xpioneer)…
After the election, as everyone except for muggles know, the price of BTC rallied to all time highs (ATH) just short of $100,000. At the time of this writing, it’s hovering around $98,000. An interesting question then is: what happened to Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (MSTR) during this period? The publicly traded stock, synonymous with its unconventional and risk-on co-founder as well as the price of BTC, also rallied to post-election ATH — as one might expect — exceeding $500. Then last week, it took a precipitous ~22% short selling-inspired hit based off of a report expressing concerns about the company’s…
Koma Inu, a meme coin based on BNB Chain saw its price skyrocket after securing backing from DWF Labs’ Meme Fund. Koma Inu (KOMA) is up 200% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $0.171 at the time of writing. The meme coin reached an all-time high of $0.192 with a $192.2 billion market cap earlier today. KOMA’s daily trading volume has surged by 2,400% over the past day, reaching over $154 million, signaling massive demand from investors. The recent rally has extended the altcoin’s fortnight gains to over 220% and its monthly gains to nearly 2,600%, setting…
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, has an unpredictable tech and economic trajectory. Even if the 21,000,000 BTC supply limit remains intact, we know nothing about the ecosystem of the largest crypto in 20 years, Jameson Lopp admits. Nobody knows what BTC will look like in 2024, Jameson Lopp says Legendary cypherpunk, CSO and cofounder of Casa platform Jameson Lopp shares his agnostic views on the future of the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem. A prominent Bitcoiner himself, he claims that nobody understands Bitcoin and no one can be sure about what is next for the orange coin. Many Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts have…
Billy Markus, known on social media as Shibetoshi Nakamoto and a person who co-founded the iconic meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin eleven years ago, is well-known for his ironic statements or critiques towards crypto and the market that cryptocurrencies have formed since the inception of Bitcoin. Dogecoin creator bashes crypto market turbulence On December 10, Markus made such a statement, bashing crypto on his X page. In it, Billy Markus did not hold back in language when describing the crypto market’s volatility. can crypto stop being such a butthead — Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) December 10, 2024 On Tuesday, Dogecoin plummeted by more…