Auteur/autrice : Alberto

TL;DR Cryptocurrency is becoming a go-to payment option for esports bettors thanks to its speed, security, and global accessibility. Crypto gambling has grown rapidly, with the market valued at $250m in 2025, and esports crypto betting is up 35% since 2023. The most popular cryptocurrencies for online gambling include Bitcoin and Ethereum. Benefits include near-instant payments, low fees, better privacy, and exclusive crypto-only promotions and betting bonuses. In the future, expect to see more niche altcoins as payment options and more crypto-specific platforms. Cryptocurrency and esports betting might sound like two sides of a chronically online coin, and in 2025,…

Sharplink has acquired an additional 77,210 Ethereum, valued at approximately $295 million, increasing its total holdings to 438,017 ETH, worth around $1.69 billion. This move follows the recent recruitment of Blackrock’s top crypto strategist, signaling a robust push into ethereum through aggressive staking and institutional-grade execution. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and listed on Nasdaq under […]

Opinion by: Fahmi Syed, president of the Midnight FoundationStablecoins have become the most sought-after innovation in blockchain since Bitcoin. Their appeal lies in their undeniable utility, offering the speed and flexibility of digital assets with the stability of fiat, becoming a natural link between traditional finance and decentralized systems. Now, stablecoins are enjoying a rapid adoption rate, especially in emerging markets where they enable fast, low-cost cross-payments and provide a buffer against currency volatility.Seeing an incredible opportunity, the behemoths of traditional finance and agile fintechs are making a serious push into this space. Last year, PayPal’s PYUSD hit a $1 billion…

Today in crypto, Monero is facing a controversial, economically powered hashrate takeover attempt by Qubic, a mining pool and crypto network led by Iota co-founder Sergey Ivancheglo, Roman Storm has asked for an extra $1.5 million to fund rising legal costs in his Tornado Cash case, and Bitcoin is approaching a key resistance zone.Monero “economic attack” receives strong community responsePrivacy-focused Monero is facing what appears to be an attempted network takeover by former top mining pool Qubic, prompting community backlash and concerns over hashrate centralization.As of Monday, Qubic had fallen from the top spot on the Monero (XMR) mining pool…

Ethereum is now testing the $4,000 resistance level, a critical zone that has rejected the price multiple times in the past. A successful breakout could ignite bullish continuation, while rejection risks a return to the broader trading range. Summary Ethereum is testing the $4,000 resistance, the top of a long-term trading range. A weekly close above $4,000 could confirm a breakout toward $4,500–$5,000. Failure to break out risks a pullback to $2,500 support, maintaining range-bound structure. Ethereum’s (ETH) price is hovering near the upper boundary of a high timeframe range that has defined its structure since early 2022. The $4,000…

Players usually want to get through intros and tutorials as quickly as possible. After all, that’s when the real game begins. But with Donkey Kong Bananza, it seems to be the other way around. If you exclude narrative games like The Last of Us or Red Dead Redemption 2, players usually want to get through the intro as quickly as possible. Tutorials often feel like a necessary evil to learn the mechanics. But the real fun only starts after that! Not so with the new Donkey Kong Bananza, if Reddit is to be believed. One player proudly posted that he…

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

Ethereum is steadily gaining ground as Bitcoin’s dominance continues to decline, signaling a quiet shift in market power. As ETH captures a larger share of the crypto landscape, key support and resistance levels are now in focus, pointing to potential for further upside. Ethereum Captures Larger Market Slice as BTC Weakens In a recent update on X, The Boss pointed out that Ethereum’s dominance in the crypto market is steadily increasing, aligning with previous expectations. As Bitcoin dominance begins to slip, Ethereum is gaining momentum, gradually capturing a larger share of the total market capitalization. This shift highlights the growing…

Fnatic have confirmed the signing of Cai ‘CYPHER’ Watson to its main roster, following the departure of the Slovakian Matúš ‘MATYS’ Šimko to G2. The signing completes the Fnatic roster, which currently sits at #29 in HLTV’s live VRS model. Fnatic missed the BLAST.tv Austin Major, going 1-3 in the EU RMQ, losing to CYPHER’s BC.GAME roster in the process. The failure to make the major has condemned Fnatic to the EU online circuit, missing out on tier one competition. Fnatic will be hoping the firepower boost from CYPHER will put them back on the right path in a year…

A central bank digital currency (CBDC) alone will not be enough to challenge the rise of US dollar-pegged stablecoins, according to an adviser to the European Central Bank (ECB).In a blog post published Monday on the ECB’s website, adviser Jürgen Schaaf outlined a range of strategic options for the European Union to address the rapid rise of dollar-based stablecoins. Among those options were regulated euro-pegged stablecoins, distributed ledger technology (DLT) applications and the ongoing development of the digital euro. He also emphasized the role of stronger global coordination on stablecoin regulation, highlighting stablecoin regulation disparities between the US GENIUS Act…