Author: CryptoHoppers

Coinbase has introduced a web3 wallet through its Coinbase Prime division, aiming to provide institutional clients with secure access to crypto, NFTs, and defi applications. Coinbase, the biggest US-based crypto exchange, diversified its offerings on Tuesday with a web3 wallet designed for institutional clients. Introduced through its Coinbase Prime division, the wallet plans to provide an entry point for professional organizations into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the broader landscape of decentralized finance (defi). The wallet allows institutional clients to access and manage a variety of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized applications (dapps). While retail consumers have been active…

Art Basel has officially announced the names and numbers behind the 2023 edition of its flagship Americas fair, a magnet for art enthusiasts and collectors from around the globe. Boasting 277 premier international galleries hailing from 33 diverse countries and territories, this year’s fair promises an expanded vision into the world of contemporary art. A significant portion of this vast collection, nearly two-thirds, represents galleries primarily from North and South America. This continental representation is complemented by outstanding exhibitors from Europe, Asia, and Africa. With 24 galleries making their debut appearance, including intriguing first-time entrants from distant corners of the…

Former Meta and PayPal exec David Marcus believes Bitcoin’s underlying technology could serve as the basis for a universal financial protocol on the internet. David Marcus, currently the CEO of Lightspark, proposed a somewhat unconventional vision for Bitcoin (BTC) in a CNBC interview on Monday, Sept. 11. Known for his past roles as president of PayPal and as a leader in Facebook’s cryptocurrency initiatives, Marcus shared a vision for Bitcoin that diverges from its common perception as a store of value. Instead, he sees Bitcoin’s architecture as a foundation for a global payment network, a role his new venture Lightspark…

Crypto Live NewsAuthor: Mustafa MullaMustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017. Sep 11, 2023 17:25 The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has launched an initiative, in partnership with the Central Bank of the UAE and the Emirates Institute of Finance, calling for blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things solutions for sustainable finance. The coordinated program from the UAE COP28 presidency, the COP28 UAE TechSprint, has called on developers to find blockchain-based solutions for funding transformation, with AI being used…

The Web3 gaming landscape is set to witness a major shift as Sugartown, a groundbreaking Web3 gaming project by Zynga, unveils the minting details for its much-anticipated Oras collection. The excitement is palpable as the announcement reveals that there will be a total of 9,999 NFTs, which will be minted for free on September 13th. However, there’s a catch! The minting is exclusive to only five countries: the United States, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. So, if you’re residing in one of these countries and are eager to get your hands on these NFTs, mark your calendars and make sure…

James Howells, a Welsh Bitcoin investor and the man who inadvertently lost $557 million worth of BTC in a flash drive is seeking to file a lawsuit against Newport City Council (NCC) in the United Kingdom for refusing his requests to excavate the area he presumed he misplaced the hard drive.  Howells Threatens Legal Action Against NCC After 10 years of searching for the elusive flash drive carrying a fortune of 8,000 BTC, Howells has taken an aggressive approach to his hunt and threatened the NCC with proper legal action that may see the council firmly bankrupt if the court…

Journalist Posted: September 11, 2023 BNB still has a substantially higher number of daily transactions than Bitcoin. However, BTC dominated BNB last week on the social front. BNB Chain [BNB] has managed to hold its second spot on the list of cryptos by daily active addresses for quite some time. However, the picture might change soon as Bitcoin’s [BTC] stats were closing in to those of BNB’s at a quick pace. In fact, if the latest data is to be considered, BTC might have already overtaken BNB in that metric. Was it a result of a drop in BNB’s network…

Kei Oda is the head of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region for Quantstamp, a Web3 security firm that audits smart contracts and develops blockchain security solutions. Kei spent 16 years trading bonds at Goldman Sachs before stumbling into cryptocurrencies out of boredom. He tells Magazine he was induced by the ability to trade Bitcoin and other assets around the clock. He has since fallen down the rabbit hole, even finding a job in the industry. 1. How did you get involved in crypto? So, I was actually a bond trader for 16 years before joining crypto.  You know, we used…

After a brief rally fueled by a favorable court ruling, XRP’s price roller coaster continues, with CryptoSea founder Daan de Rover predicting a “gigantic move.” De Rover, who goes by CryptoRover on YouTube, indicated on X — formerly Twitter — that he expects a significant spike in price for XRP. XRP price analysis XRP, the digital asset of Ripple Labs, saw its price skyrocket on July 13 by over 80% after a significant courtroom victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court ruled that XRP sales on public cryptocurrency exchanges were not offers of securities under the…

Onchain Summer, a month-long festivity organized by Base, the L2 venture incubated by Coinbase, culminated last week, leaving an indelible mark in the realm of onchain technology. Celebrating the exhilarating launch of Base Mainnet, Onchain Summer manifested the immense community zeal, bringing together over 50 pioneering companies, prodigious artists, and innovative creators. From August 9 to August 31, a unique mint unveiled daily, underscoring the might of onchain technology. Onchain Summer by the Numbers: An astounding 700K mints over the course of 23 days. Participation from 268K distinct wallets. The big hitters in partner collections included Coca-Cola (80K), Iskra (71K),…