Crypto
March 04, 2021
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Crypto Wallet Accidentally Transfers Tokens to Random Fortnite Accounts

Teenagers become overnight millionaires. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst An Unexpected Windfall Chaos erupted in the crypto community this week after a glitch in a popular wallet service caused thousands of tokens to be accidentally transferred to random Fortnite player accounts. Instead of sending funds to their intended destinations, wallet transactions were rerouted […]

Crypto
August 04, 2020
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Crypto Miners Strike After Demands for Unlimited Energy Drinks Rejected

Output slumps as Red Bull shortages shake Bitcoin hash rates. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Sudden Halt in Mining Crypto markets were rocked this week when thousands of Bitcoin miners across North America and Europe declared a strike. The protest was not over electricity prices, regulation, or hardware shortages. Instead, it centered […]

Crypto
February 10, 2020
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Rug Pull Survivor Group Forms First Blockchain Therapy DAO

Members vote on collective healing through governance tokens. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst From Loss to Community In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, rug pulls have become infamous: projects vanish overnight, draining investors of their funds and leaving little more than memes behind. But out of the wreckage of countless scams, a new […]

Crypto
February 10, 2020
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Bitcoin Whitepaper Auctioned as Rare Pokémon Card

Collectors bid millions for holographic edition. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Fusion of Worlds In one of the strangest mashups of finance and pop culture to date, the original Bitcoin whitepaper has been auctioned as if it were a rare Pokémon card. The document, long revered crypto enthusiasts as the foundational text […]

Crypto
February 10, 2020
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Crypto Exchange Launches Loyalty Program With Free Pizza Hut Coupons

Critics warn calories may outweigh rewards. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Cheesy Incentive In a bid to attract new traders and keep existing users loyal, a mid-tier crypto exchange has launched what it calls the world’s first Pizza-for-Points Loyalty Program. Instead of conventional cash-back perks or trading discounts, users are now rewarded […]

Crypto
October 12, 2019
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New Exchange Lets Users Swap Tokens for Karaoke Performances

Liquidity is measured in songs per hour. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Musical Marketplace In a move that baffled Wall Street but thrilled nightlife enthusiasts, a new crypto exchange has launched where users can swap tokens not for dollars or stablecoins but for karaoke performances. The platform, called SingFi, promises to merge […]

Crypto
May 14, 2019
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Binance CEO Announces Exchange Will Accept Monopoly Money

“It’s already more trusted than some altcoins,” he insists. A Bold New Strategy In a shocking announcement that left the crypto world both laughing and panicking, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) declared that the exchange will officially begin accepting Monopoly money for crypto trades. Speaking from Binance headquarters, CZ held up the familiar pastel-colored bills […]

Crypto
April 11, 2019
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Blockchain Startup Claims to Put Grandma’s Cookie Recipes on the Ledger

Investors pitch in $200 million for “taste-as-a-service.” Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Recipe for Innovation A blockchain startup based in Silicon Valley has announced its mission to revolutionize the culinary world: putting grandma’s cookie recipes permanently on the blockchain. The company, called ChainBake, promises to preserve family traditions forever while simultaneously creating […]

Crypto
March 13, 2019
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Dogecoin Holders Demand Official Recognition as Emotional Support Investors

The petition argues memes stabilize mental health during market crashes. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Petition With Bite Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency featuring the iconic Shiba Inu dog, has always been associated with humor and community spirit. But this week, holders of the coin launched a surprising campaign: a petition to have […]

Crypto
March 04, 2019
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Dogecoin Foundation Sponsors Space Hamster Race for Blockchain Awareness

Investors question whether rodent results could swing market caps. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Race Beyond Earth In what critics are calling the most absurd marketing stunt in crypto history, the Dogecoin Foundation announced it has successfully launched a hamster race in low Earth orbit. The project, dubbed Hamsters to the Moon, […]