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U.S. Banks Entering Cryptocurrency Adds Real Legitimacy To The Industry

The United States government is once again adding more legitimacy and credibility to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry. This is through clear regulations that will further incorporate the sector into the country’s financial system and economy. Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Reuters, Jelena McWilliams, chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), said that banks must be allowed to hold crypto on their balance sheets, provide custodial accounts in digital assets and facilitate crypto trading for clients. Thus, demonstrating the rapid rise of digital assets this year. In addition to

Eros Now Launches a Bollywood Film Festival on Facebook

Fans can watch 30 movies over 30 days starting from November 3, 2021.Sponsored Sponsored Eros Now, a leading over-the-top (OTT) South Asian entertainment platform owned by Eros STX Global Corporation, a global entertainment company is launching a month-long Bollywood Film Festival on Facebook Watch this Diwali. As part of this collaboration, Eros Now will premiere a movie every day from its massive library of over 12,000 Indian films and stream it on Eros Now’s Facebook page from November 3 to December 2. The movies will be powered by Mzaalo, a

Facebook’s ‘Meta’ rebrand and how it can affect MANA & other alts

MANA-mania swept the crypto-verse off of its feet after the token charted some unexpected gains on the back of Facebook’s ‘Meta’ rebrand. Decentraland, a decentralized 3-D virtual reality platform supported by the Ethereum blockchain, saw its native token MANA soar to an all-time high of $4.11 on 31 October.  With the crypto surging by 164% in just half a day, once again, the significant role played by bigger players in pumping cryptos was at the fore. So, how exactly did Facebook announcing its name change to Meta push the price

How to Best Protect Your Money From Hackers as Crypto Markets Boom

“I got hacked and don’t even know how it happened,” mourned one crypto user on Twitter. “I left my wallet open in my browser on MetaMask and they got into my wallet. Lost all saitama, floki and hokk.”Sponsored Sponsored A small crypto investor, @ltjyaussie says he has always been careful with wallet security issues but did not know what hit him this time around. The Cyprus-based investor was a victim of a systematic attack. Against all his perceived defenses, he still got taken for a ride. He’s just one of

DCG Reaches $10 Billion Valuation in Secondary Sale Led by Softbank and Capitalg

Digital Currency Group (DCG), a Manhattan-based, crypto-focused VC conglomerate, has reached a $10 billion dollar valuation in a secondary sale where existing investors sold part of their shares to new ones. The funding round was led by Softbank and also included participation from Capitalg, Google’s investment firm. $700 million worth of shares changed hands via the sale. Digital Currency Group Sells $700 Million in Secondary Sale Round Digital Currency Group (DCG), a crypto-focused company, announced a secondary sale where existing investors sold part of their shares to newcomers to the

‘Bitcoin Is Worth Zero’ — Kenyan Communication Strategist Warns African Investors to Be Wary

A Kenyan communications strategist, Mwotia Ciugu, has told African investors to be wary of investing in bitcoin which he claims is worth zero. Bitcoin Structurally Incapable of Delivering on Its Promise In an op-ed published by The Elephant, Ciugu insists bitcoin (BTC) is structurally incapable of delivering on its promise of becoming an alternative store of value or a hedge against inflation. In addition, the strategist also claims bitcoin fails both as a currency and an investment. Although he concedes that Africa has one of the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates,

Cryptocurrency News Roundup: Matt Damon Crypto Ad, WWE NFTs, BTC Birthday, Squid Game Crypto Scam

Whether it’s blockchain, cryptocurrencies, or NFTs, we ensure you always know what’s happening in the crypto space. Our mission is to highlight all the most talked-about cryptocurrency news every week, ensuring you don’t miss out on any important information. From companies taking over the NFT space, to bitcoin adoption, and your favorite exchanges making headlines. Everything you need to know about blockchain can be found on Bitcoin Chaser. Let’s take a look at all the cryptocurrency news over the last week, recapped and compiled in an easy-to-digest format, listed below:

DCG Reaches $10 Billion Valuation in Secondary Sale Led by Softbank and Capitalg

Digital Currency Group (DCG), a Manhattan-based, crypto-focused VC conglomerate, has reached a $10 billion dollar valuation in a secondary sale where existing investors sold part of their shares to new ones. The funding round was led by Softbank and also included participation from Capitalg, Google’s investment firm. $700 million worth of shares changed hands via the sale. Digital Currency Group Sells $700 Million in Secondary Sale Round Digital Currency Group (DCG), a crypto-focused company, announced a secondary sale where existing investors sold part of their shares to newcomers to the

‘Bitcoin Is Worth Zero’ — Kenyan Communication Strategist Warns African Investors to Be Wary

A Kenyan communications strategist, Mwotia Ciugu, has told African investors to be wary of investing in bitcoin which he claims is worth zero. Bitcoin Structurally Incapable of Delivering on Its Promise In an op-ed published by The Elephant, Ciugu insists bitcoin (BTC) is structurally incapable of delivering on its promise of becoming an alternative store of value or a hedge against inflation. In addition, the strategist also claims bitcoin fails both as a currency and an investment. Although he concedes that Africa has one of the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates,

What Went Wrong With The “Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth” Short Film?

Directed by Matt Hornick and written and narrated by Tomer Strolight, huge companies produced the “Bitcoin is Generational Wealth” short film. The audiovisual division of Swan Bitcoin, Bitcoin Magazine, Mimesis Capital, Shy Kids, and Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy. Besides that, Tomer Strolight’s essays and articles are a staple of the Bitcoin community. With those high-quality ingredients, we were expecting a fabulous meal. We didn’t get it. What went wrong? Were our expectations too high? That’s what we’re here to explore.  Related Reading | Hollywood Goes Crypto? Coppola Family Leads Project To

The Squid Game Cryptocurrency Scam – What Happened?

You may have heard of a new Netflix series making headlines, Squid Game took the world by storm and was quickly recognized as the most-watched show after hitting 111 million views in a month. The show is based within Korean culture and features a covert game show run for and by the elite. People who are deeply in debt are sourced and offered an opportunity to make billions, but when they arrive not all is as it seemed. The game features 6 rounds, each round is based on kids’ Korean

What is OP Games?

OP Games is a gaming platform designed to help players access HTML5 games, join tournament competitions, and purchase OP NFTs.  Blockchain technology is currently making waves of innovations in various industries, taking the center of power away from big corporations and finally handing it over to the people. And the gaming industry would not be spared from this transition as blockchain is already on its way to land its territory through Web 3.0 gaming.  Table of Contents Background  Chase Freo OP Games is a Philippines-based gaming platform founded by CEO