Mayoral Front-Runner Vows to Make New York City the Bitcoin Center in One Year

The New York City mayoral candidate in the lead, Eric Adams, has promised that in one year New York will be “the center of all technology,” including “the center of bitcoins.” He will compete with Miami where Mayor Francis Suarez had a head start turning Miami into a bitcoin hub. Mayoral Candidate Promises to Turn … Read more

John McAfee’s Death Ignites ‘Dead Man’s Switch’ Theory — Widow Says He ‘Was Not Suicidal’

At age 75, the former antivirus tycoon and cryptocurrency advocate, John McAfee, passed away by reported suicide. McAfee was a wild and charismatic man but prior to his death, he was facing tax-related charges and extradition to the United States. For the last few days, the internet has seen myriad theories and assessments of McAfee’s … Read more

Omni Is Bringing the Future of Music via NFTs

At its core, social media is a web-based communication tool that facilitates constant and instant interaction and sharing of information between people. On one hand, social media enables socialization and promotes togetherness. On the other hand, it can leave your data open to the world and put a person’s privacy and information at risk. If … Read more

US Man Selling Bitcoin Without License Faces 5 Years in Prison

A New Orleans resident has been charged for selling bitcoin without registering with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). If convicted, the seller may receive a maximum of five years in prison, a maximum $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment. Bitcoin Seller Faces Jail Time The … Read more

Major Auction House Christie’s Accepts Bitcoin for Painting Worth Estimated $6 Million

British auction house Christie’s will accept bitcoin and ether for a painting worth an estimated $6 million. The digital wallet used to pay for the painting must be held at one of the approved custodians, such as Coinbase, Fidelity, Gemini, or Paxos. Paying for Paintings With Bitcoin at Christie’s Christie’s, one of the largest auction … Read more