Author: CryptoHoppers

The Bitcoin Ordinals Pizza Ninjas project is emerging as a groundbreaking force in the NFT space, redefining the potential and purpose of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovative Ordinals NFT collection stands out not just as a set of digital collectibles but as a multi-faceted platform that blends artistic expression, interactive applications, and a commitment to preserving gaming history. A New Era in Bitcoin NFTs: Art Meets Application Moving away from the traditional static image NFTs, Pizza Ninjas introduces a unique concept where art is merged with application. The typical profile picture (PFP) is transformed into a dynamic, interactive…

Blending 1990s gaming nostalgia with blockchain technology, NFT analytics platform Ninjalerts has inscribed a Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator onto the Bitcoin BTC +2.20% network — enabling users to play games in their browser across Ordinals explorers and marketplaces.The move is part of the “Pizza Ninjas” profile picture NFT project. Ninjalerts also provides tools and guidance for uploading permanent and functional video games onto Bitcoin — explaining how to store Read-Only Memory game files on Bitcoin in an encrypted and password-protected format, according to a statement.Ninjalerts said the initiative was inspired by last year’s commercial availability study from the Video…

Former CEO Michael Saylor was pivotal to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy The spot Bitcoin ETFs will likely help MSTR stock prices, instead of hurting it The business intelligence software vendor MicroStrategy [MSTR] added to its vast Bitcoin [BTC] holdings on the 27th of December. The company is carving a bold new future for itself, one that is not the norm for companies to take. co-founder Michael Saylor was instrumental in the company going down this road. Critics were brutal though, especially after the Bitcoin slump in 2022. The king coin did not initiate a recovery until the latter half of 2023.…

The Final Countdown for Bitcoin ETF Applicants In a groundbreaking development that’s set to potentially revolutionize the cryptocurrency landscape, a cadre of prominent financial entities has made their final submissions for Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approvals. This marks a significant moment in the integration of digital assets within traditional financial structures. Let’s delve into the details of this latest development. Demystifying ETFs: The Gateway to Bitcoin Investment Before diving into the latest seismic shift in the cryptocurrency world, let’s unpack what an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) really is. An ETF is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like…

The Bitcoin ETF discussion has picked up pace with the SEC meeting with various exchanges. The commission recently met with NASDAQ, NYSE, and CBOE exchanges to discuss the spot Bitcoin ETF. In the past two days alone, names like VanEck, Fidelity, and Grayscale have also filed for a Bitcoin ETF. The firms filed the 8-a forms for registration of the securities. All this is done in the light of expectations that the SEC will release its first wave of approval by January 10. The filing process is being carried out to help applicants learn about the investment product. The process…

In a recent and thought-provoking announcement, Solana, a blockchain titan, has set a new course in the world of blockchain technology. Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of the company, has unequivocally rejected the idea of adopting Layer 2 solutions, a path many in the blockchain space have taken. Instead, Yakovenko is championing a direct Layer 1 scaling approach. His vision is not just about scaling for the sake of growth; it’s about achieving unprecedented heights in blockchain efficiency and innovation. The vision of Anatoly Yakovenko: Scaling layer 1 for unmatched efficiency Yakovenko’s post on the X platform vividly outlines Solana’s dedication…

BitMEX co-founder, Arthur Hayes, has published a blog post predicting a specific price correction for Bitcoin following the introduction of the highly anticipated Spot Bitcoin ETF.  Bitcoin Price Correction Forecast The former chief executive officer of BitMEX, Hayes has shared valuable insights on the potential price impact for Bitcoin following the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Hayes’s analysis, Bitcoin is projected to experience a 20% to 30% price correction by March 2024. The crypto exchange founder warned that the correction phase could be relatively steep if there is a…

VeChain has highlighted that it is leveraging the capabilities of its Layer 1 blockchain, VeChainThor, to meet the sustainable development goals set by the UN. The power of Web3 is being implemented in a sector that has an estimated worth of multi-trillion dollars in the days to come. Two reasons why VeChainThor is an ideal candidate to meet sustainable development goals are scalability and ability. It has been crafted from the ground up to support scalability. Meaning it will have enough strength to support future developments effectively and efficiently. Second, it can handle a large number of transactions executed on…

Crypto analyst LuckSide Crypto predicts Shiba Inu will make a major price move within days based on incoming spot Bitcoin ETF news. The analyst suggests Shiba Inu (SHIB) could be triggered today. LuckSide Crypto points out that although the market has been experiencing significant volatility, the surge the community is waiting for to break past the resistance line could be triggered by new around spot Bitcoin ETFs. LuckSide Crypto attributes this prediction to speculation being what got these markets here in the first place, fuelling gains for Bitcoin (BTC) and SHIB, citing examples, including news on Wednesday from Matrixport being…

An analyst from the More Crypto Online YouTube channel suggests the price of SEI could go higher following an 84.6% price surge in the last week. The analyst shares two main scenarios the community should watch: one very bullish with five waves following a substantial pullback that becomes another entry point for investors, and another with the ABC structure, a slightly more bearish prediction. “The next levels to watch are $0.97, $1.16, and $1.55,” if it holds the Jan. 2 lows, the analyst said. “Until then, we can still keep climbing in what is a setup for wave five.” He…