Crypto
Bitcoin and ether slide as China intensifies crackdown on cryptocurrencies — CNBC
The declines come after the People’s Bank of China said all crypto-related activities are illegal, writes Ryan Browne.
Here is the link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/24/bitcoin-ethereum-sink-as-china-intensifies-crypto-crackdown.html
NFTs, explained — The Verge
What is an NFT, anyhow?
Mitchell Clark explains beautifully: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq
SoftBank leads $680 million funding round in NFT fantasy soccer game Sorare — Reuters
Blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare has raised $680 million in a funding round led by SoftBank, writes Elizabeth Howcroft.
Here is the link: https://www.reuters.com/technology/softbank-leads-680-million-funding-round-nft-fantasy-soccer-game-sorare-2021-09-21/
El Salvador bought $21 million of bitcoin as it becomes first country to make it a legal currency — CNBC
El Salvador bought 400 bitcoin worth about $20.9 million, one day before it formally adopts the world’s most popular cryptocurrency as legal tender, writes...
Simba Chain raises $25M
Blockchain startup Simba Chain has closed a $25 million Series A funding round.