Author: Vickie Helm

Telegram’s mobile-first approach has increased the popularity of tap-to-earn games in emerging markets. Ease of access via channels and built-in wallet will attract new casual gamers. With major investors and the success of existing games, Telegram Games is believed to be able to achieve rapid growth. The Telegram game has been quietly gaining momentum and is poised to become one of the biggest success stories of 2025 thanks to the rapid integration of blockchain technology. Although most people think of Telegram as a messaging app, it also offers users the ability to play games. Available directly on the platform without…

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris share a significant point of alignment in their political agendas despite being on opposite ends of the spectrum on many issues, including tariffs and abortion. Both leaders advocate for the growing world of cryptocurrencies.Once skeptical of digital currencies, with Trump labeling them as “like a scam,” he has since pivoted his stance. If returned to office, he aims to establish the U.S. as the “crypto capital of the planet” and transform it into a “Bitcoin superpower.” Trump has also pledged to dismiss Gary Gensler, the current chair of the Securities and…

It seems strange to discuss the US presidential election based on attitudes towards cryptocurrencies, but as I blogged previously, Donald Trump is very pro-cryptocurrency. His attitude changed with the NFT of his image. There is no such thing as narcissism. At the time, I was blogging about Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden and how Biden looked like the loser. We currently have Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris, and after this week’s presidential debate, it looks like Harris is rising and Trump is falling. After all, something is wrong when you rely on the argument that immigrants are eating local dogs…

Recent advances in smart contract technology include increased automation and expanded use cases. Experts highlight the potential while warning of cybersecurity and regulatory challenges. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with terms and conditions written directly into the code, and are revolutionizing various industries by automating processes and reducing the need for intermediaries. These digital contracts are primarily built on the Ethereum blockchain, which promises increased efficiency and transparency. Latest advances and use cases The integration of advanced automation tools into smart contracts is one of the most important recent advances. The mainnet launch of the Ava protocol on Ethereum exemplifies…

10101.art, a ground-breaking art technology platform, celebrated its official launch this week at Monada Art Gallery in Dubai. Bringing the power of distributed ledgers to the global art market, 10101.art leverages blockchain technology to enable collective ownership of iconic works by Banksy, Warhol, Picasso, Dali, and more. Alina Krot, CEO of 10101.art, discussed the launch of the platform with Philip Hoey, Director of CoinJournal. Philip Hoey: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with CoinJournal, Alina. Let’s start with a quick overview of your platform – can you walk us through the journey you and your team…

The founders of Samourai Wallet were charged with money laundering and operating an unauthorized business. One of the co-founders, Keon Rodriguez, was released on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty in a New York City court. This legal proceeding raises concerns about the future of non-custodial crypto services in the US During an appearance Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Samurai Wallet co-founder Keon Rodriguez entered a not guilty plea to the charges brought against him and his colleague William Hill. He and an assistant U.S. attorney agreed to a not guilty…

London, UK, April 29, 2024, Chainwire An exciting new meme coin, $ROCKY, recently debuted on the Base network. Skel.eth, the founder of MetaWin, launched the coin over the weekend. Interestingly, this coin is named after his Pomeranian named Rocky. Within just 30 hours of its release, $ROCKY achieved an impressive market cap of $4.6 million. The MetaWin team looks forward to further growth with the enthusiastic support of the MetaWin community. “We launched the $MWIN token as an experiment before selling it,” said Skel.eth, founder of MetaWin and creative force behind $ROCKY. “It’s going pretty well so far! We’ve learned…

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POPCAT, BONK, and MOODENG are not just trendy memes; they reflect a vibrant culture and community that resonates with insiders. However, this exuberance can sometimes leave those in the financial sector feeling a bit envious. If your aim is to persuade pension funds and family offices to invest in cryptocurrencies, discussing the benefits of something like Fatcoin may not be the most convincing argument, regardless of your affinity for Brussels sprouts. While the excitement around meme coins is palpable, we should not lose sight of the fundamental advantages that cryptocurrencies offer in transforming financial services for the better. For the…

Dear President-elect Trump,As co-head of a major law firm’s digital assets practice, I am very excited to hear that you, the nominee for Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are eagerly awaiting (and have been following for a long time) the way the SEC approaches cryptocurrency market regulation. I hope that they will make some much-needed reforms. In the US.However, as you know, it will take some time for your nominee to be confirmed as SEC Chairman and for him to develop new SEC guidance and rules for the crypto industry. With that in mind, I would respectfully…