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MLB Team Washington Nationals Partners With Terra Blockchain Community, Ballpark Plans to Accept UST

On February 9, the American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., the Washington Nationals, announced the team has partnered with Terra, the open-source blockchain platform and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The Washington Nationals detail that the team is a “leading innovator” and is “consistently introducing new technologies to enhance the fan experience.” Washington Nationals Ink Long-Term Deal With Terra Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Washington Nationals has partnered with the blockchain platform and DAO Terra, according to an announcement published by the team on Wednesday. The deal with Terra follows a slew of sports-related deals with crypto firms, but the MLB team will be the first to partner with an open-source blockchain project. In addition to the partnership, the algorithmic stablecoin UST that’s issued on the Terra blockchain will be “accepted as a payment method at Nationals Park as early as next season.” “The Nationals continue t...

Floki Inu Cryptocurrency Ads Under Investigation in UK

The U.K.’s advertising authority has launched an investigation into advertisements for the cryptocurrency floki inu (FLOKI). The ads, titled “Missed Doge? Get Floki,” have appeared on London buses and the underground. The team behind the floki inu ad campaign says the advertisements are “legally cleared,” and the advertising authority’s action is “an attack against cryptocurrency and against the people’s freedom of choice — a clear attempt at censorship.” UK’s Advertising Authority Investigating Ads for Floki Inu Cryptocurrency The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the U.K.’s regulator of advertising, is investigating advertisements placed on public transport in London for the cryptocurrency floki inu (FLOKI). Floki inu is the cryptocurrency named after Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s shiba inu dog. Musk has been called the Dogefather for his support of the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin (DOGE). He tweeted on June 25, “My shiba inu will be named Floki.” The Tesla boss followed up with a t...

Israeli Police Arrest Beitar Jerusalem Owner and 7 Suspects in Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud

Israeli police have arrested eight suspects in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme after raiding their homes and seizing evidence. One of the suspects is Moshe Hogeg, a well-known owner of the premier soccer team Beitar Jerusalem Football Club. 8 People Arrested in Crypto Fraud Scheme in Israel Israeli police arrested eight suspects Thursday allegedly stealing tens of millions of shekels in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. The arrests were made after officers from the police’s Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit raided the suspects’ homes and offices. They gathered evidence and seized items related to the investigation. The investigation lasted several months and unearthed suspected money laundering and tax offenses, the police detailed. One of the suspects is Moshe Hogeg, an owner of Beitar Jerusalem Football Club, an Israeli professional soccer club that plays in the Israeli Premier League. The police explained that the suspects operated a cryptocurrency fraud scheme “in a s...

Back to back all-time highs from AVAX, ENJ and EGLD suggest it’s ‘altseason’

AVAX, ENJ and EGLD brush off the recent drop in BTC price by posting a fresh round of all-time highs. Its been a rollercoaster week in the cryptocurrency market after volatility returned to shake up Bitcoin ( BTC ) price, pushing the digital asset to lows not seen since mid-October.  As has happened frequently in the past, the drop in price of BTC was followed by a rotation into altcoins and the Altseason Indicator from Cointelegraph Markets Pro suggests that the current market conditions are similar to those seen in the past when altcoins outperformed Bitcoin. Altseason indicator. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro Here’s a look at a few altcoins that have been making steady gains over the past few weeks. Avalanche's DeFi ecosystem explodes Avalanche (AVAX) is a layer-one blockchain protocol that has risen in popularity over the course of 2021 as its decentralized finance (DeFi) and nonfungible token (NFT) ecosystems have grown, thanks in part to the low-fee nature of th...

3 reasons why Bitcoin’s drop to $56.5K may have been the local bottom

The absence of cascading liquidations, 25% delta skew and the margin lending ratio all suggest that Bitcoin price bottomed at $56,500. The first rule of Bitcoin ( BTC ) trading should be “expect the unexpected.” In just the past year alone, there have been five instances of 20% or higher daily gains, as well as five intraday 18% drawdowns. Truth to be told, the volatility of the past 3-months has been relatively modest compared to recent peaks. Bitcoin historical 90-day annualized volatility. Source: TradingView Whether it be multi-million dollar institutional fund managers or retail investors, traders new to Bitcoin are often mesmerized by a 19% correction after a local top. Even more shocking to many is the fact that the current $13,360 correction from the Nov. 10 $69,000 all-time high took place over nine days. The downside move did not trigger alarming-raising liquidations Cryptocurrency traders are notoriously known for high-leverage trading and in just the past 4 days nea...

While Speculators Believe Bitcoin’s Third-Largest Wallet Is a Mystery Whale, Onchain Data Suggests It’s an Exchange

The price of bitcoin has dipped below the $60K zone, a number of people have been talking about the third-largest bitcoin address called “1P5ZED” which has accumulated thousands of bitcoin during the last few days. Nobody knows who the owner of the wallet is but it holds more than 111,359 bitcoin, as it’s been steadily accruing bitcoin since the wallet’s first transaction on February 5, 2019. While some assume the address is a mega bitcoin whale, onchain data indicates that the wallet could be tied to an exchange. A Myriad of Tales Tied to the Third Largest Bitcoin Wallet Speculate the Address Is a Whale That ‘Bought the Dip’ Bitcoin’s fiat value has been volatile and it’s one of those times where everyone is looking for answers to why BTC has slid in value. For instance, on November 10, bitcoin ( BTC ) slid from a $69K all-time high (ATH) and five days later, it was coasting along in the mid-$65K to $66K per unit range. Since the crypto asset’s ATH, bitcoin is down 16% in value a...

3 reasons why Keep3rV1 (KP3R) price hit a new all-time high this month

A major exchange listing, steady ecosystem growth and the golden touch of a particular protocol developer back the massive 4-digit rally seen in KP3R price. Keep3rV1 (KP3R) was one of the few altcoins that emerged unscathed from this week’s bearish turn in the crypto market. While many digital assets plunged into the red following the lead of Bitcoin (BTC), which recoiled after recording a new all-time high last week, KP3R added 31.60% against the dollar and 44.17% against BTC between Nov. 12 and Nov. 19. Let's investigate what drove the splendid performance and what factors made the altcoin stand out in the face of the from the bleak dynamics of the wider market? Founder’s magic Much of the momentum underpinning KP3R’s explosive price movement throughout the asset’s history can be attributed to Andre Kronje, the founder of Keep3r Network. Kronje is an eminent figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space and also the founder of yield farming aggregator yEarn.finance (YFI)...

Sports Illustrated Awards Sweepstakes Sponsored by FTX to Give Away 1 Bitcoin

The annual Sports Illustrated (SI) Awards have just revealed the line-up for the firm’s 2021 awards show that will broadcast live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. This year, fans will be able to win a whole bitcoin from FTX as the crypto exchange has partnered with the SI Awards ultimate sports sweepstakes. This Year’s Sports Illustrated Awards Features a Bitcoin Sweepstakes The American sports magazine owned by Authentic Brands Group, Sports Illustrated, has been a very popular magazine since its inception in 1954. Since the day SI was created, for 67 years the company has presented the Sportsman of the Year award annually. This year, the SI Awards will be hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida on Tuesday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. (EST). The 2021 SI Awards will also feature a sweepstakes with rewards provided by the crypto exchange FTX. Fans will have the opportunity to win a single bitcoin ( BTC ), tickets to the award show...

Altcoin Roundup: 3 signs that show crypto mass adoption is underway

A slew of major developments in finance and popular culture indicate that 2021 officially kicked off the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. The march toward blockchain and cryptocurrency mass adoption has made significant strides in 2021 as the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and nonfungible tokens (NFT) thrust crypto into the mainstream media spotlight on a daily basis. From the rise of meme coins such as Dogecoin ( DOGE ) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) to the breakout popularity of the play-to-earn gaming model and popular protocols like Axie Infinity , 2021 has been about showing the world the income-generating opportunities that exist within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. And it’s not just engagement from the average Joe and Jane providing hints that the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is upon us as multiple big-time developments in finance and popular culture show that blockchain technology is slowly becoming a mainstay in the global society. Here’s a look at some of the most ...

White paper introducing Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitcoin exchange published on Friday

It's not a decentralized exchange in the truest sense of the word, but a peer-to-peer token swap platform under the oversight of Square. Jack Dorsey, co-founder, and CEO of both Square and Twitter, released a white paper Friday detailing plans for Square's decentralized Bitcoin ( BTC ) exchange tbDEX. Unlike most decentralized exchanges , or DEXs, tbDEX will not utilize a trustless model, and therefore will not feature its own governance token. Instead, it is a message protocol designed to facilitate trust relationships without relying on a federation to control access. The tbDEX also intends to include many features that make it far less decentralized than a DEX in the truest sense of the word. For starters, the protocol requires that all participants to pass background know-your-customer, or KYC, checks to comply with relevant regulations depending on a user's region. Users can only then connect their wallets to the exchange and swap coins with one another . Furtherm...

LTNM Now Available on FMFW.io

PRESS RELEASE. LTNM – another cryptocurrency that takes us to the next level! LTNM is an insured, asset-backed currency based on the Bitcoin blockchain. Monsoon Blockchain Corporation developed it on behalf of the LTNM Foundation. LTNM is a greener, faster and safer version of great Satoshi Nakamoto’s work. Now you can trade it on FMFW.io exchange! Due to the essential aspect of Bitcoin’s high energy consumption, LTNM uses the proof-of-stake (PoS) algorithm to increase the network’s TPS speed and, above all, reduce the energy loss. LTNM uses MPoS – Mutualized Proof of Stake to strengthen network security by targeting costly barriers for an attacker to verify the block and recover all charges using mining. This makes it harder for anyone to perform DoS (Delegated Proof of Stake) attacks on the network. Additionally, LTNM has its chain that supports PoS at the difficulty of guaranteeing that blocks are distributed uniformly across the network. The problem depends on the size of the ...

Ross Ulbricht’s NFT Collection to Be Auctioned via Superrare at Art Basel Miami

On December 2nd at Art Basel Miami, the very first Ross Ulbricht non-fungible token (NFT) collection will be showcased at the event and auctioned via Superrare. The proceeds from the auction will support Ross Ulbricht’s freedom efforts and a donor-advised fund called Art4giving, which helps support people who have incarcerated family members. 10 NFTs Featuring Ross Ulbricht’s Personal Work Non-fungible token (NFT) assets have become a big deal this year and turned into a billion-dollar industry in what seems like overnight. This week Ross Ulbricht , the founder of the now-defunct Silk Road marketplace, introduced his first NFT collection after spending nine years behind bars for a non-violent offense. Ulbricht was a first-time offender and a great majority of individuals believe his case was a “miscarriage of justice.” His double life sentence without parole, plus 40 years, for creating a website has been deemed draconian as well. Ulbricht is still fighting for his freedom and a pe...

Kraken to delist Monero for UK customers by the end of November

Although privacy coins grant users unparalleled protection for their personal information, some fear they can easily be used for illicit purposes. In an email quoted by Reddit users, Kraken, the world's eight largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume , announced it would be delisting privacy coin Monero ( XMR ) in compliance with regulations in the United Kingdom. The platform will cease all XMR trading activities, set XMR wallets to withdraw-only, and force-liquidate any existing XMR margin positions after the 26th of November. Through advanced cryptography, privacy coins like Monero obscure participants' public wallet addresses and payment amounts when their transactions appear on the blockchain, making it improbable, in the context of current technology, for forensic entities such as Chainalytics to digitally trace the identities of the transacting parties. The development of privacy coins such as XMR has been a controversial topic. Supporters claim that they pr...

Metaverse and blockchain gaming altcoins rally while Bitcoin looks for support

Blockchain games, NFT creators and major corporations are looking to acquire space in the Metaverse. Here’s how the growing sector is impacting SAND, MANA, GALA and WAXP price. Bitcoin’s ( BTC ) recent foray back below $56,000 sparked a wide-ranging sell-off  across the cryptocurrency ecosystem and talks of the price hitting $100,000 by the end of the year quickly morphed into concerns about an impending bear market that could thrust prices into the doldrums for a year or longer.  While there appeared to be absolute carnage in the markets judging by peoples' reaction to the BTC pullback, not all tokens were negatively impacted and gaming tokens focused on the emerging Metaverse have managed to stay in the green. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that while the price of Bitcoin dropped below $57,000, the price of Metaverse tokens climbed higher, including a 160% gain for Gala (GALA), a 78% rally for WAX (WAXP), a 62% breakout for The Sandbox (SAND...

Manchester City officials sign and suspend partnership with mysterious crypto firm within a week

It is unusual for an organization such as a Premier League football club to publicly announce a partnership with a relatively unknown company in the crypto space and then quickly back out without explanation. English Premier League football club Manchester City has suspended a partnership with a startup crypto firm after seemingly not doing its due diligence prior to signing. According to Daily Mail reporter Jack Gaughan, Manchester City is currently “conducting further enquiries” regarding 3key Technologies, the crypto firm with which the club inked a deal on Nov. 12. At the time, the football club said it would be collaborating with 3key to raise awareness of its reported decentralized finance, or DeFi, trading analysis products as a regional partner. Manchester City suspend partnership with "3Key", a start-up cryptocurrency firm whose executives do not seem to appear on internet searches. Partnership was announced last week. pic.twitter.com/Hi02Z2IxAR — Jack Gaugha...

Bloktopia co-founder aspires to build a metaverse with 'hundreds of the best crypto projects'

In an exclusive ask-me-anything session with Cointelegraph Markets Pro on Discord, Carroll discussed virtual real estate sales, roadmaps, tokenomics, and more regarding the upcoming Bloktopia Metaverse. Bloktopia is a virtual skyscraper in the Metaverse comprised of 21 levels to pay homage to the 21 million total maximum supply of Bitcoin ( BTC ). Owners of its BLOK tokens will be known as Bloktopians. Users will be able to buy and sell nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, purchase digital ad venues, own real estate, and more in the Bloktopia virtual reality. Meanwhile, Bloktopians can also earn revenue by selling or leasing virtual property in the skyrscraper to interested buyers. Bloktopia in-game footage | Source: Bloktopia  The project, set to launch sometime next year, is built on the Polygon network, a layer 2 Ethereum ( ETH ) scaling and infrastructure development network . In addition, Elrond, a blockchain sharding protocol, is to become the anchor tenant in Bloktopia, with ...

Price analysis 11/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, ADA, XRP, DOT, DOGE, SHIB, AVAX

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are attempting a recovery, but higher levels are still likely to attract strong selling. Bitcoin ( BTC ) dropped below $56,000 on Nov. 19, completing a near 20% correction from the all-time high . The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which remained in the greed zone for most of the past two months, has plummeted into the fear category with a reading of 34. Cryptocurrency research firm Delphi Digital said in a recent report that the sell-off in Bitcoin was “largely driven by a wave of liquidations rather than a fundamental shift in narrative,” and the analysts expect the drawdown to be “relatively short-lived.” Daily cryptocurrency market performance. Source: Coin360 The recent correction does not seem to have shaken the long-term holders. According to the Hodl Waves metric, the supply held by investors who purchased over the past 6-to-12-month period has soared to 21.4% as of Nov. 17 compared to 8.7% at the start of June. Could lower levels attr...