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MondayMar 01, 2021 2:17 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – WAX Blockchain to Launch Leonard Nimoy Digital Collectibles

A special collection of digital collectibles featuring never seen before pictures and memories of the late Leonard Nimoy will soon be available on the WAX Blockchain. The celebrated actor’s untimely passing was due to complications related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (“COPD”). This cause is near and dear to the hearts of Nimoy’s daughter, Julie, and her husband, David Knight. Their commitment to continuing Nimoy’s message has led them to the WAX Blockchain, where a portion of the proceeds will go towards fighting COPD. Intimate photographs from Nimoy's family life and career will be available to the legendary actor’s fans…

MondayFeb 22, 2021 11:05 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – WAX Digital Cards from Topps to Launch at Walmart and Target

Topps Digital continues to revolutionize the collector experience. According to an update released today, “2021 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Food Fight!” will be released in Walmart and Target. The packs of 2021 Series 1 will include rare code cards with an exclusive piece of art. These can be redeemed for exclusive GPK WAX Blockchain collectibles packs featuring 11 original pieces of art in multiple digital exclusive variants. “When I joined Topps two years ago, our VP, Tobin Lent, and I had discussed blockchain in depth and what it could mean for digital collectibles. We both, along with many others at…

FridayFeb 19, 2021 2:36 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – Bitcoin’s Stratospheric Rise Featured in MarketWatch Article

Bitcoin was featured in a MarketWatch article that discussed the red-hot currency’s glowing value and resulting Twitter frenzy. The piece titled, “Bitcoin’s $1 trillion market valuation is Twitter gold,” discusses Bitcoin carving out fresh history as it staged a sharp rally that skyrocketed its market value well above the $1 trillion mark. The article reads, “At last check, a single bitcoin traded near a record at $54,827.69, up 5%, and was pushing the crypto that was written into code back in 2009 to a total market capitalization of $1 trillion. The stratospheric rise of the digital asset created by a…

ThursdayFeb 18, 2021 1:30 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – FinovateEurope 2021 to Showcase Fintech Industry’s Most Cutting-Edge Solutions

This year’s FinovateEurope is set to be one of the most significant Finovate events yet, shining a spotlight on the latest innovations to overcome the myriad of challenges facing the financial industry today. The event will be held in an entirely digital format from March 23-25, 2021, and showcase the industry’s most cutting-edge fintech solutions to more than 1,000 senior attendees. Simultaneously, the event will host 50+ insightful keynote speakers and 25+ product demos. FinovateEurope 2021 will include a series of topics relevant to today’s economic environment. Subjects to be covered will include “Leveraging how organizations view digital for long-lasting…

ThursdayFeb 18, 2021 11:02 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire to Provide Support for Blockchain Fest 2021

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), one of more than 50 brands that are part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), is building awareness and providing support for FINEXPO’s annual Blockchain Fest. The live-stream event is scheduled for June 11–12, 2021, and features a lineup of hundreds of speakers scheduled to present on a wide variety technology-arena topics. FINEXPO’s Blockchain Fest 2021 is the ideal event for blockchain and crypto enthusiasts to gather together and learn more about the latest development in the fintech industry as well a take a look forward at future possibilities. The Blockchain Fest 2021 agenda includes 500 speakers involved in 30 activities…

TuesdayFeb 16, 2021 1:34 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – WAX Blockchain to Launch Street Fighter Trading Cards

Street Fighter has brought joy and competition to fans around the world for over 30 years. Since the first game debuted in arcades in 1987, Capcom has revolutionized how we interact with the Street Fighter universe, from arcades to console games, to the big screen and many other mediums. Now, Street Fighter is coming to the blockchain for the first time and will feature iconic characters on collectible cards called NFTs. The collectibles will go on sale on Feb. 18, 2021, with the first Street Fighter series featuring 262 unique trading cards in eight stunning rarities. This card set is…

WednesdayFeb 10, 2021 2:07 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – Blockchain Heroes: Stonk Wars NFT Trading Card Set to Launch on WAX Blockchain

The battle between the world’s financial elite and the common man took center stage again recently as the r/WallStreetBets community took on Wall Street by facing off against GameStop ($GME) short sellers. In an unprecedented attempt to make market manipulators pay, thousands of ordinary investors put short sellers in an awkward and unprofitable position because they “just like the stock.” A new digital collectible trading card set issued on the $WAX blockchain illustrates the event and how the system is undeniably rigged for centralized forces and the wealthy of the world. Blockchain Heroes: Stonk Wars, the third installment in the…

TuesdayFeb 09, 2021 1:37 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire’s Most Recent Audio Production Features Peter McCormack, Host of Popular ‘What Bitcoin Did’ Podcast

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), one of more than 50 brands that are part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), has released its latest CryptoCurrencyWire Audio Production; the segment features Peter McCormack, host of “What Bitcoin Did,” which is the no. 1 Bitcoin podcast. McCormack also hosts a podcast focused on investigative journalism called “Defiance.” Throughout the production, host Jonathan Keim and McCormack discuss the cryptocurrency market as well as the advantages offered by Bitcoin over other altcoins and crypto alternatives. McCormack also discussed high-market cap altcoins and provided insight into why he prefers to focus exclusively on Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency space. “Bitcoin is a competing form of money, but…

WednesdayFeb 03, 2021 1:39 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – Potential of Bitcoin ETFs Featured in Bloomberg Article

According to a recent article by Bloomberg, “Bitcoin ETFs may soon be here.” The piece by Eric Balchunas, titled, “Five Reasons the SEC Should Approve Bitcoin ETFs,” covers evidence showing that investors would prefer to invest in cryptocurrencies through an exchange-traded fund. The article reads, “The SEC is seen as dragging its feet unnecessarily on the issue of approving ETFs that focus on cryptocurrencies. An informal Twitter poll I recently conducted found that almost 80% of the 2,192 people who responded believe the SEC should approve a bitcoin ETF. About 50% would invest in one. I’ve been doing these polls…

ThursdayJan 21, 2021 3:04 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire to Collaborate with North American Bitcoin Conference for Third Year in a Row

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), one of more than 50 brands that are part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), will be partnering with the North American Bitcoin Conference (“TNABC”) again this year for its first-ever entirely virtual gathering; this marks the third year in a row that CCW has served as the official newswire for the prestigious event. Scheduled for Jan. 28–29, 2021, TNABC is recognized by industry experts as a must-attend conference for those interested and working in the blockchain and crypto sectors. This year’s agenda features a number of key topics, including presentations on the global adoption of blockchain technology, an in-depth view into institutional investment,…