Author: CryptoHoppers

Exciting news for Axie Infinity enthusiasts! Axie Infinity: Origins, the captivating card-based strategy game, has made its debut on iOS in select countries across Latin America (LATAM) and Asia. This release marks an important milestone, as it’s believed to be the first time Apple has allowed externally-purchased NFTs to be used on the App Store. Let’s dive into the details and celebrate this achievement alongside Axie’s vibrant community. Bringing Axie to Apple: Axie Infinity Origins allows players to collect, own, and deploy a diverse array of creatures called axies in strategic battles. After successfully launching a limited version on the…

Due to the recent failures and flaws of the traditional banking system, Bitcoin’s potential to foster a more secure global economy may have come to light in a new way. River, a Bitcoin technology and financial services startup, has completed a $35 million Series B funding round. This follows after its $12 million Series A round in 2021. The new round was led by Kingsway Capital and also saw participation from contributors such as Alarko Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, Goldcrest, Cygni, and M13 among others. Billionaire investor Peter Thiel also backed the investment round as River continues to aim at…

Further support for web3 game developers on WAX, EOS, Polygon & more is here! Spielworks, creators of the Wombat app and popular Wombat Dungeon Master game, have partnered with EVM-compatible Layer 1 Cronos and web3 creator protocol Newcoin to launch Wombat X, an accelerator to empower promising web3 games with access to grants, education, and exposure to Wombat’s existing community. Wombat X includes three yearly classes covering industry best practices, with at least five games accepted per class, and intends to equip members with the tools and knowledge to build strong foundations, and the know-how to take advantage of growth opportunities.…

Bitcoin price is holding support near $26,750. BTC might start a fresh increase if there is a clear move above the $27,550 resistance zone. Bitcoin is holding the key support at $26,750 and $26,600. The price is trading above $26,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $27,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above $26,750 and the 100 hourly SMA. Bitcoin Price Aims Higher Bitcoin price started a minor downside…

apple’s recent policy change allowing the inclusion of Axie Infinity: Origins on the App Store has sparked speculation about a potential broader shift in the company’s approach. Coupled with rumors of an upcoming headset launch at WWDC and the registration for “xrOS,” Apple seems to be positioning itself to embrace the metaverse and delve deeper into the world of Web3. Let’s explore these developments and discuss the implications for Apple’s future in the digital realm. The Axie Infinity Inclusion Apple’s decision to allow externally-purchased NFTs to be used within Axie Infinity: Origins marks a significant departure from their previous stance…

NEAR Protocol has completed the deployment of Phase 2 of its mainnet which has seen the network become fully decentralized and permissionless. The news is the latest development for the community-driven project that aims to democratize the development of the emerging Open Web architecture via blockchain technology.Despite concerted efforts to improve the adoption of blockchain technology, several barriers still exist, preventing a broad-based utilization of the novel tech. Industry stakeholders say blockchain development especially for enterprise-grade solutions needs to be simplified.NEAR Mainnet Phase 2 is Now LiveIn a press release shared with Blockonomi, the NEAR project announced the completion of…

Kaspersky, the multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, made a startling revelation on May 10th. According to their report, a victim of a crypto hack had unwittingly purchased a counterfeit Trezor Model T from a “trusted seller through a popular classifieds website.” The researchers at Kaspersky were able to extract the custom firmware that the hackers had installed on the device. This revealed that the private key was already known to the hackers before the victim had even purchased the machine. Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Investigates Phony Trezor Hardware Wallet It seems crypto enthusiasts need to be extra cautious about counterfeit Trezor…

Sam Altman’s sincerity impressed lawmakers at Tuesday’s hearing as he discussed AI’s destructive potential and supported proper regulation. OpenAI CEO and Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman recently testified in a US Congress hearing on artificial intelligence (AI). At Tuesday’s ‘historic’ hearing, Altman discussed possible government regulation of the AI space and fielded lawmakers’ questions about OpenAI’s views on regulation.  Several Congress members expressed concern about the potential harm artificial intelligence could cause if not properly overseen. In a show of sincerity and genuineness, Altman admitted his ‘worst fears’ were disrupting the world through AI technology. The OpenAI CEO suggested the potential…

In the latest update for Legends of the Mara, the Chief Gaming Officer explains key strategic elements of the game. Players must make important decisions as collectors, with different play styles offering unique advantages. There are three types of Vessels – Hunters, Farmers, and Enchanters – which can evolve into corresponding Maras when properly nested. Kodas have an advantage as they skip nesting and are more powerful than Kodamara. Voyagers can deploy their Kodas, Maras, and Kodamara to defend against The Shattered, powerful titans threatening Otherside. Players can choose between farming Sediment Fragments or battling The Shattered for treasure. Sediment…

Despite India being one of the world’s fastest technology hubs, the nation’s regulators have had a hesitant stance towards Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies over the past few years. In the middle of 2019, per a document shared by Bloomberg Quint, those who involve themselves in the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types” of crypto assets, including Bitcoin, could be subject to a ten-year jail sentence and/or fine.Although nothing ever came of this seeming draft bill (other than fear amongst the industry), what was confirmed was that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the nation’s central bank, had prohibited banks and other…