GameFi airdrops are here to stay but won’t save a bad game: Execs

Industry insiders predict that gaming companies will probably persist in employing airdrops and similar incentives to draw in players, despite some gamers’ ongoing objections to the economic systems behind these rewards (tokenomics). Kieran Warwick, the founder of gaming studio Illuvium, shared his thoughts during an interview with CryptoMoon: “This approach offers a great simplicity in … Read more

US crypto stocks rally on first trading day after Bitcoin halving

On Monday, crypto-stocks linked to the US market experienced growth together with the general market rise, following closely on the heels of Bitcoin’s (BTC) halving event – some even achieving double-digit percentage increases. Five of the largest publicly-traded Bitcoin mining companies in the country, including Marathon Digital (MARA), CleanSpark (CLSK), Riot Platforms (RIOT), Cipher Mining … Read more

NYSE gauges interest in 24/7 stock trading like crypto: Report

According to reports, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is considering introducing 24-hour trading for stocks, modeled after the continuous operation of cryptocurrency markets. The Financial Times reported on April 22 that NYSE’s data analysis team sought input from market participants through a survey. They wanted to gauge the market’s opinion on the possibility of … Read more

Crypto miners face energy refusal, restriction in Canadian provinces

Manitoba, a Canadian province, has prolonged its ban on new applications to Manitoba Hydro for electricity supply to cryptocurrency businesses. BC, another province, implemented a similar halt but opted for a more stringent solution instead. In simpler terms, the Manitoba pause extension affects new applications from crypto miners as well as those seeking electrical services … Read more