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Introducing BitBoy, the Blockchain-Based Handheld by Ordz Games

In a bold move set to shake the gaming industry, Ordz Games has unveiled BitBoy, a retro gaming device reminiscent of the iconic Game Boy, but with a revolutionary twist – players can earn Bitcoin while indulging in nostalgic gameplay on a blockchain network. — The Hong Kong-based company shared details about the upcoming launch of the first-ever Gamefi + DEPIN Device (with DEPIN signifying a decentralized physical infrastructure network) sometime this year. The highly anticipated BitBoy One will make its debut at the Hong Kong Web3 Gaming Expo this weekend, followed by an exclusive launch event at Paris Blockchain…

BlockchainApr 6

The Bitcoin Company Launches Instant Cross-Border Payment API For Mexico and Brazil

The Bitcoin Company has unveiled its new Remittances API, allowing individuals and financial institutions to send instant payments to any bank account in Mexico and Brazil in under 1 second, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This API marks the company's expansion into international remittances, with plans to extend services to the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Africa soon. We're excited to launch our new Remittances API powering instant, cross-border payments for any app 🚀 One easy integration to send Mexican Pesos 🇲🇽 or Brazilian Real 🇧🇷 to local bank accounts in under 1 second⚡ More currencies…

BitcoinApr 6

Coinbase Nixes Page Promoting 'Elizabeth Whoren' Meme Coin

Meme coin traders are flocking to a derogatory cryptocurrency that attacks Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts senator and prominent crypto critic. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is running awkwardly in the other direction. The trading giant on Wednesday nixed a webpage that for a short while promoted "how to buy elizabeth whoren in United States." Links to the seemingly auto-generated webpage instead reverted to a more generic hub for buying crypto in general. Coinbase did not immediately comment. While Coinbase lets U.S. traders buy hundreds of different cryptocurrencies, WHOREN is not one of them. It's one of the thousands of so-called "meme…

AltcoinsApr 6

The Winners Circle Partners with Zilliqa to Introduce Skill2Earn to Horse Racing

In a groundbreaking move for the horse racing industry, The Winners Circle, a fan loyalty platform introduced by the prestigious Racing League, is revolutionizing the way fans engage with the sport through its new feature called “Skill2Earn.” Enabled by a partnership with the blockchain platform Zilliqa, The Winners Circle aims to incentivize fan engagement and reward members based on their racing expertise. Historically, horse racing fans have had limited avenues to interact with the sport beyond traditional betting on race outcomes. Recognizing the growing demand for innovative and gamified interactions, such as fantasy sports platforms, prediction games, and loyalty programs,…

BlockchainApr 6

Bitcoin ETFs shed $94m on fourth day of net outflows

Bitcoin declined over 5% on March 22 as spot ETFs recorded negative numbers for the fourth consecutive day, mainly due to Grayscale GBTC exits. According to SoSo Value, 10 spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs marked $93.8 million in cumulative single-day outflow during trading on March 21. Grayscale’s GBTC accounted for most of the BTC ETF share liquidation, amounting to $358 million. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart verified that Grayscale’s BTC ETF has lost nearly half of its shares to sell orders following the approval of spot BTC ETFs on Jan. 11. Seyffart concurred with fellow analyst Eric Balchunas that some of GBTC’s liquidation…

BitcoinApr 6

TON announces collaboration with Fireblocks and DWF Labs

The TON blockchain announced integration with the cryptocurrency custodian Fireblocks with the participation of DWF Labs. TON representatives stated in a March 13 announcement that the multi-party computing technology (MPC-CMP) developed by Fireblocks specialists improves the reliability and speed of transactions with an increase of 800%. In addition, developers say Fireblocks’ digital asset security solutions will positively impact protecting user transactions. The company believes this cooperation will bring TON Space to the institutional level. Fireblocks launched support for the TON wallet and added the project’s native token, Toncoin (TON), to its platform. This will allow the blockchain to achieve its…

AltcoinsApr 5

Bitcoin ABC Releases Urgent Hotfix in Latest Update

Bitcoin ABC, a node implementation for the Cash network, has announced the availability of a critical hotfix update, Bitcoin ABC version 0.29.1. This release addresses a bug identified in the previous version (0.29.0) that risked the network’s stability and efficiency by causing duplicate connections to peers. 📣 Bitcoin ABC 0.29.1 is here! ℹ️ This is a hotfix release to fix a bug that could cause the node to initiate duplicated connections to peers. Node operators running 0.29.0 are encouraged to update. Previous versions are unaffected.$XEC #JustBuild🛠️ https://t.co/21RH3JCiSj — eCash (@eCashOfficial) April 5, 2024 The hotfix aims to rectify a flaw…

BlockchainApr 5

dogwifhat (WIF) to appear on the Las Vegas Sphere

Solana meme coin dogwifhat is set to appear on the iconic Las Vegas Sphere after a campaign towards this feat reached its target raise. According to details also reposted on X by the dogwifhat team, the project’s mascot that features a beanie-wearing Shiba Inu will go live in the Sin City after a campaign for the same raised over $650,000. BREAKING: CAMPAIGN TO PUT @solana MEMECOIN $WIF (@dogwifcoin) ON THE VEGAS SPHERE HAS RAISED ITS TARGET TOTAL AMOUNT pic.twitter.com/HMKwxMbyaj — DEGEN NEWS 🗞️ (@DegenerateNews) March 13, 2024 Details of the community fundraiser indicated that the project’s success now means the…

AltcoinsApr 5

They Made Massive Selling Transactions – Here Are The Details

A cryptocurrency whale known by the short address 0xee9 deposited 21.66 million ANKR, equivalent to $1.2 million, to Coinbase at an average price of $0.05573. This came after the whale accumulated the same amount of ANKR from Coinbase between December 19, 2023 and January 26, 2024, at an average price of $0.02797, costing an estimated $605,000. If the whale had sold now, it would have made an estimated profit of $601k, a significant return of +99.24%. This move coincides with a significant increase in ANKR price, which has risen by 128% in the past month. SSV Whale Waits with a…

AltcoinsApr 5

BNB Price Soars As Binance Smart Chain Implements “BEP 336” Upgrade, Inspired By Ethereum’s Dencun

Binance Smart Chain (BSC), commonly known as BNB Chain, has announced the “BEP 336 upgrade”, inspired by Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade (EIP 4844), which aims to optimize data storage and processing on the blockchain. The upgrade is expected to significantly reduce transaction costs, improve network performance, and drive the price of Binance Coin (BNB) towards its previous all-time high (ATH) of $686, reached in May 2021. BNB Smart Chain Cost-Effective Data Solution According to the protocol’s announcement, BEP 336 introduces an innovative concept called “Blob-Carrying Transactions” (BlobTx) that will change how large data blocks are handled. These temporary and cost-effective memory…

AltcoinsApr 5