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Cardano’s top exec believes SHIB & DOGE can lead to depression and hyperinflation

Most of the canine cryptocurrencies, especially Shiba Inu and Dogecoin have been victims of online speculations. Despite the surge, many believe these tokens will exist as long as memes trend on the internet. In this development, this renowned figure is the latest individual to address the FUD concerning these “speculative” coins. He even believes that trusting these memecoins would lead to depression and/or hyperinflation. The community got no ‘Calm’ Calm https://t.co/gjTfs7USzr — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) November 18, 2021 Cardano and IOHK chief Charles Hoskinson in the recent Youtube discussion has

Twitter launches BTC tipping for iOS users via Lightning Network

Twitter has launched a tipping feature worldwide via bitcoin’s Layer 2 Lightning Network. The social media company has more than doubled the amount of bitcoin deployed on the network since the start of 2021. The San Francisco-based Twitter enabled tipping via BTC for global users of the iOS, with Android access promised “soon,” FuturesMag disclosed. The feature also gives users the option of tipping content creators in fiat currencies via third-party services like Venmo, Cash App, and Wealthsimple Cash. It is worth noting that Square’s Cash App — a payment

TikTok Chooses Blockchain-Powered Audius for First Music Integration

If TikTok is a window into what teens are up to these days, then crypto has a place beside dance videos. On Aug. 17, blockchain-based music streaming protocol Audius announced its partnership with TikTok to allow one-click sharing with the social network.  This is the first music integration TikTok has established. The upshot of the partnership is that a social media giant is betting on a blockchain-powered app before streaming behemoths like Spotify and Apple Music. This signals that Audius, at least, may be ready for primetime and mainstream adoption. With Audius’ goal

5 Best Gaming Crypto Coins For High Returns July 2021 Week 4

The cryptocurrency market continues its steady recovery. Having dropped off a little yesterday, its total value has since risen by nearly 6% in 24 hours. The cap of the entire market now stands at $1.59 trillion, with bitcoin being the biggest gainer among major coins. However, gaming cryptocurrencies are also playing their part on the rise, with Splinterlands’ SPS token gaining by 230% in a single day. Accordingly, we’ve put together our pick of the 5 best gaming crypto coins for high returns. 5 Best Gaming Crypto Coins For High

Blockchain-Backed Social Media Brings More Choice for Users

As people continue to rethink topics like technology development, economic measures and freedom of speech because of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockchain has now emerged as a solution for many issues. Iva Wisher, co-founder of Ignite, a decentralized microblogging platform, said blockchain may also be a solution against state-sponsored censorship in today’s pandemic-related new normal. During an interview with Cointelegraph, Wisher clarified that in general, freedom of speech means a “possibility to express any opinion, even an unpopular one, unless this opinion is not a call to violence.”The blockchain technology then could

TikTok Ban: The Beginning of a New Age in Social Networks?

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that forbids American companies to transact with Tencent and Bytedance. The ban comes after a long debate involving alleged data mining from apps like WeChat and TikTok. Following the ban, Tencent shares fell 5%. American companies will effectively have 45 days to stop transacting with these companies. The ban is sparking worldwide debate regarding the boundaries of national security. Is this an opportunity for decentralized social media platforms to step up? Tencent and the Yuan Plummet The announcement was immediately felt on

Secure, Controllable, Decentralized Data Sharing: An Interview With bitYoga CEO Antorweep Chakravorty

Beyond its primary use case of powering cryptocurrencies, there’s no denying the priceless possibilities embedded in the underlying blockchain technology.  Coinfomania recently spoke to bitYoga CEO Antorweep Chakravorty. The Norway-based startup is a member of the EU-H2020 ARTICONF project and is piloting the adoption of blockchain technology for decentralized and secure data file sharing for the next generation of internet applications. He first spoke to us about how bitYoga got started. Antorweep was an associate professor of the University of Stavanger, Norway along with co-founder, Chunming Rong who was also