Author: CryptoHoppers

In the dynamic world of blockchain technology and digital art, Anchor DAO stands as a unique collective of artists and collectors. Primarily based in Europe, their mission is to educate and support NFT artists and collectors with a focus on cybersecurity. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk to them about their journey in the NFT space. Can you tell us about your background and what lead you down the path to becoming an artist and ultimately experimenting with NFTs? We are a collective of artists and collectors, primarily based in Europe. Anchor DAO was born with the goal to…

In a dynamic move towards digital transformation, BNY Mellon, one of the oldest banks in the United States, is pushing forward with its initiatives focused on distributed ledger technology, tokenization, and digital cash. Roman Regelman, the CEO of securities services and digital, revealed in a recent interview that the bank has been prioritizing digital assets for the past two years in response to increasing client demand. This latest disclosure comes amid the US banking crisis and United States regulators’ continuous crackdown on the crypto industry, a sector of the global digital asset market. Notably, yesterday, the US Securities Exchange and…

The internet is a vast, ever-evolving landscape, home to many phenomena, none perhaps as pervasive or as controversial as memes. One such meme, Pepe the Frog, has traveled a particularly tumultuous path, finding itself in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons. More recently, it has been thrust into the limelight due to its association with cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). But has this recent foray into blockchain technology truly saved Pepe, or merely added another layer to its complex narrative? The Birth of Pepe Pepe the Frog was born in 2005, as a character in Matt Furie’s comic…

While many laud the U.S. for its propensity for innovation, it is a common sentiment amongst the crypto community that America has a horrible track record for regulatory clarity. Case in point: Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson late last year called for a better framework for cryptocurrency and blockchain: Already, blockchain companies are moving overseas, where countries such as Switzerland have the regulatory framework to support innovation while protecting consumers. We need to do everything we can to keep these groundbreaking projects in the U.S. by establishing a clear regulatory framework that protects American innovators, investors and consumers. Furthermore, both Andrew…

Eligible voters in the US reveal their stand on cryptocurrencies in new Poll. Cryptocurrencies could be used to sway voters in  the next US general elections. 37 percent of Texas residents, or roughly 10.8 million people would support legislation to make Cryptocurrency legal for payments in their state according to a new poll by UK-based survey firm Redfield & Wilton Strategies. Texas, the second-largest state in area and population shared the percentage with Wisconsin, while 28 percent of voters in Arizona also expressed pro-crypto legislation sentiments. Additionally 42 percent of voters in Texas and 25 percent in Arizona showed support…

India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, has expressed interest in using blockchain technology to improve its democratic process and will start mock trials soon according to the country’s Chief Election Commissioner.In a message to commemorate the 11th national voter’s day, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced that testing will be soon conducted for the country’s new remote voting program.India’s move to tap blockchain technology for voting comes at a time when many people around the world are looking for more transparency in voting systems.India Celebrating Democracy with Good News for BlockchainThe Indian Election Commission partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology…

Blockchain cybersecurity firm Halborn uncovers that over $25 billion of crypto assets are at risk of “zero-day” security vulnerabilities found in more than 280 blockchains. Crypto investors could end up losing billions in crypto due to hacking taking advantage of the security vulnerabilities. In an official blog on March 13, Halborn claims that it found several critical and exploitable vulnerabilities impacting the Dogecoin open-source network last year. The Dogecoin team has since fixed the vulnerabilities reported by Halborn. However, Halborn identified the same vulnerabilities in more than 280 other networks including Litecoin and Zcash, which have been patched. Halborn has…

Ethereum is about to complete its highly-anticipated transition to a proof-of-stake model with the upcoming Shanghai upgrade on April 12. The event has captured the attention of the crypto community, as users who staked their ETH will soon be able to withdraw their assets and accumulated rewards. However, as withdrawal queues are expected to be lengthy, the process may take several weeks for some.Here’s an in-depth look into the proceedings to provide you with all the clarity you require! Read on. The Road to ‘Unstaking’Ethereum’s journey to proof-of-stake has been a monumental event in the crypto space. With over 18 million…

More than 80 businesses are interested in setting up presence in Hong Kong as it strives to become a leading Web3 hub. Several crypto businesses worldwide have been paying “attention” to Hong Kong. Hong Kong has received interest from more than 80 mainland and foreign crypto companies to set up shop in the country as it works to establish itself as a premier Web3 hub. Christian Hui, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, claimed in a speech on March 20 that, since October 2022, Hong Kong has been gaining “attention” from various crypto enterprises globally. Hui further stated…

David Marcus, the Libra co-creator, has revealed new updates to the project’s white paper as the Association tries to navigate regulatory hurdles in launching the payment platform.Since its emergence, the digital payments project has drawn a steady stream of criticism from regulators and government officials across the world with some organizations even calling for measures to tightly regulate global stablecoins.Countries like China have also moved forward with plans to launch their own sovereign digital currency in response to Facebook’s Libra project with reports of testing already underway in four cities across the country. Stakeholders in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the…