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January 2023

Metaverse to possibly create T in value by 2030: McKinsey report

Metaverse to possibly create $5T in value by 2030: McKinsey report

While the 2022 bear market bordered on the excitement around fledgling crypto sub-ecosystems such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Metaverse remains well-positioned for longer-term disruption. Metaverse could deliver; a report by McKinsey & Company highlights the technology’s potential to deliver up to $5 trillion in value by 2030 (sensors, haptics, and peripherals), interoperability, and open standards, […]

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Ethereum Classic [ETC] sends cautionary signals as its price grows by over 25%

Ethereum Classic [ETC] sends cautionary signals as its price grows by over 25%

Ethereum Classic [ETC] had a strong week, gaining 28.60%, according to data from CoinMarketCap. This made it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies, along with Lido [LDO], which saw its price surge by 55%, and Solana [SOL], which saw a 35% increase over the same period. Is a retracement in sight for Ethereum Classic? An examination

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is now the fourth most popular cryptocurrency on BitPay

Dogecoin (DOGE) is now the fourth most popular cryptocurrency on BitPay

Dogecoin enthusiast @Tdogewhisperer shared a screenshot from BitPay, stating that DOGE has become the fourth most frequently used cryptocurrency by BitPay clients. BitPay users love DOGE DOGE is the fourth most popular coin, trailing only Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Other popular coins, such as XRP, LTC, and others, are less expensive.

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XRP Adoption May Boom if This Ripple Plan Becomes Reality

XRP Adoption May Boom if This Ripple Plan Becomes Reality

Navin Gupta, Ripple’s Managing Director for South Asia and MENA, an acronym for the Middle East and North Africa, confirmed the company’s optimistic view of the region and plans for further expansion in an interview with ZAWYA. As XRP fuels Ripple technology, the expansion of cross-border transfers via RippleNet and the widespread use of on-demand

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Funding Wrap: 2023’s First Crypto Startup Raises

Funding Wrap: 2023’s First Crypto Startup Raises

Venture capitalists funded very few cryptocurrency projects in December 2022, with only $670 million going to crypto startups. Web3 companies received more than $3.5 billion at the same time last year, according to Crypto Rank data. The confusion caused by FTX’s demise hasn’t helped projects looking to close funding deals in the first week of

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Central Bank of France Pushes for Crypto Regulations before MiCA Standards

Central Bank of France Pushes for Crypto Regulations before MiCA Standards

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, called for tougher regulations for crypto firms on Thursday, January 5. This is a huge surprise for crypto institutions looking to establish a foothold in Europe. The central bank governor is now willing to wait for the European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)

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As Bitcoin attracts

As Bitcoin attracts “mega whales,” the price of BTC has formed new support at $16.8K

Bitcoin’s BTC ticker, down $16,793, could be busy forming fundamental support in its current tight trading range, according to the latest research. In a Jan. 6 tweet, trading platform Trend Rider noted that $16,800 is becoming an increasingly important BTC price support zone. Point of control established for less than $17,000? Bitcoin’s lack of volatility

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Solana receives .5 billion in a week; will SOL reach  in January 2023?

Solana receives $1.5 billion in a week; will SOL reach $20 in January 2023?

The decentralised finance (DeFi) token Solana (SOL) was among the biggest losers in the crypto bear market of 2022, with the correction accelerating towards the end of the year. Part of the losses resulted from the platform’s close association with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX. However, Solana appears to be turning the page as investor

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UK looks for a crypto crime fighter with a K salary

UK looks for a crypto crime fighter with a $50K salary

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is taking steps to increase its focus on cryptocurrency-related crime and fighting criminals’ cyber incidents related to using cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin BTCtickers, down $16,819. Dubbed the “NCCU Crypto Cell,” the crypto-focused unit will initially include five officers dedicated to “proactive cryptocurrency remittance.” Cybercrime,” Chris Lewis-Evans, NCA director of

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