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Aren't we all searching for a safe haven? Whether we mean literal shelter — four walls and a roof over our heads — or something more sophisticated, the craving for a dependable defense against random chaos has always been our instinct.With the COVID-19 pandemic rearranging society at every level, the allure of a safe haven…

One reason is that blockchain’s use of a decentralized ledger offers insight into the workings of AI systems and the provenance of the data these platforms may be using. As a result, transactions can be facilitated with a high level of trust while maintaining solid data integrity. Not only that, but the use of blockchain…

Xapo Bank members will now be able to instantly pay for small purchases of up to $100 at any vendor accepting Lightning payments. 276 Total views 3 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTXapo Bank, an international private bank headquartered in Gibraltar, integrates the Lightning Network to improve its Bitcoin…

“We believe this partnership with Sushi is just the beginning of bringing millions of people into decentralized finance,” said Harmony founder Stephen Tse. As the Harmony blockchain approaches the two-year anniversary of its mainnet launch, decentralized exchange SushiSwap will be deploying Sushi products related to rewards and yield farming. In a Thursday announcement from Sushi, the…

From Gucci to Balenciaga, big fashion brands are making their way into the Metaverse. 241 Total views 18 Total shares

Up until the start of this week, Bitcoin (BTC) had been demonstrating record-low volatility, and this gave altcoins enough latitude to paint some nice technical setups. At the same time, on-chain data and technical analysis were beginning to suggest that BTC was midway through carving out a bottom, and many analysts believed that brighter days lay…

Prices remain soft across the market as traders await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s statement on the size of the next interest rate hike. At the moment, the market consensus is a 0.75 bps rate hike and a sliver of analysts are banking on 1%. Stocks also appear en-route to close the day in the red,…

Two American inventors have won a patent for a blockchain-based recording system for ballistic data. The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded two inventors — Jason Palazzolo and Kevin Barnes — a patent for a “firearm environmental recording apparatus and system” on July 23.This apparently could include multiple recording devices, including a camera, microphone, and…

El Salvador’s state Bitcoin wallet has continued facing major issues in a week after the official rollout. 650 Total views 9 Total shares Just a week after Bitcoin (BTC) became legal tender in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has admitted that the rollout of the state Bitcoin wallet was too much of a challenge.Chivo, El…