Both Ethereum 2.0 and Polkadot are promising sharding-based protocols overcoming the scalability challenges facing legacy blockchains. Although slightly different, together, the Relay Chain and Beacon Chain represent another significant leap forward, especially for interoperability. Partitioning the Problem: Sharing the Load via Sharding Scalability has been a hotly debated topic after networks bumped up against the…
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make a purchase with the card. A recent study…
Decentralized TV Advances as Cudos HODLs With Sator
As blockchain technology widens its boundaries, the spotlight has shifted to Hollywood with the announcement of a brand new decentralised series named “HODL,” which will incorporate fan interaction tokens and free mining services. Audience to Gain Exposure to Token Incentives and Mining In one of the most recent manifestations of the blockchain world, art imitates…
Bitcoin or Ethereum – Mike Tyson Asks Fans Which They Prefer
Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight boxing champion, asked his 5.6 million Twitter followers on Saturday which cryptocurrency they preferred: bitcoin or ethereum. Tyson is no new to the cryptocurrency world, having just entered the field of non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles. Iron Mike Asks His Fans: ‘Which do you prefer, Bitcoin or Ethereum?’ On Saturday, the…
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Says “Digital Currency Will Come to Life” but Attacks Volatile Cryptocurrencies
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), predicts digital currency “will come to life even in Nigeria,” just months after the CBN ordered banks to stop supplying the crypto industry. While acknowledging his country’s status as one of the world’s biggest crypto markets, Emefiele claims his team is still investigating and will…
Bank of Korea Seeking Technology to Develop Digital Currency
South Korea’s monetary policy regulator is taking steps to create its own digital coin. Bank of Korea is now looking for a technology provider to develop a test environment for the project. The news comes after major commercial banks expressed skepticism over their cooperation with domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. Central Bank of Korea to Launch Pilot…