Author: Crypto News Live

Take a card from your opponent’s deck and watch the world burn. Controversy has circled rising NFT card game Parallel since announcing last week that it has added one of the best-known Hearthstone streamers as an ambassador and spokesperson for the game. Parallel announced on Friday that Thijs “Thijs” Molendijk, an esports pro and the third-largest Hearthstone streamer by average views, would support the crypto trading card game. Both games revolve around building decks of digital cards and competing against online rivals, but unlike Blizzard’s Hearthstone, Parallel is built around optional Ethereum NFTs. While the past Hearthstone European Champion received…

XRP price is struggling to clear the $0.6420 resistance. The price must stay above the $0.600 support to attempt a fresh increase in the near term. XRP is slowly moving lower from the $0.6420 resistance zone. The price is now trading below $0.6120 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.6020 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could gain bearish momentum if there is a close below the $0.600 support. XRP Price Revisits Support After a steady increase, XRP price…

Bitcoin is expected to rally massively after the summer’s halving event. Some anomalies suggest that this time might be vastly different. Bitcoin [BTC] has been in a strong uptrend since late October 2023. While this was evident from the price action, it is unclear what might follow. AMBCrypto used a CryptoQuant Insights post to understand what the dynamics of this cycle could be. There was a pertinent but uncomfortable question about whether the Bitcoin bull run was different this time. There is an argument to be made that it was different, but should investors be concerned? Has the current bull…

Chainlink, a leading blockchain platform, has announced the launch of the Chainlink Block Magic Hackathon: “Become an Onchain Wizard”. Aimed at first-time developers venturing into blockchain development, this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of coding for blockchain applications. Unlocking Opportunities for Aspiring Developers The Chainlink Block Magic Hackathon presents a plethora of opportunities for participants. Firstly, winners of the hackathon stand a chance to join the exclusive Chainlink BUILD program, gaining access to invaluable startup support and mentorship. Additionally, standout projects have the potential to be promoted across Chainlink’s extensive network, providing exposure to…

TL;DRThe Lindy Effect is in full swing — NEO (2014) is up 33.5% in 24hrs, VeChain (2015) is up 185% in 6 months, and LoopRing (2017) moved +230% between Oct. and Mar.Full StorySo, a few years back, we thought we’d concocted this magical theory that was hyper relevant to crypto.The idea went something like this:If a cryptocurrency has a somewhat successful bull run, and goes on to survive the following bear market — without:Absolutely cratering to near zeroLosing any/all plausible growth narratives (however thin they may be)…then there’s a good chance it’s going to rebound in the next bull run…

Studio369, the studio behind the Ethereum-based mech shooter game MetalCore, announced the launch of its latest closed beta test on Tuesday that makes it the first playable title deployed on the new Immutable zkEVM scaling network. The second MetalCore closed beta, running until April 22, will introduce new quests, the Barony system (the game’s version of guilds), advanced customization, and other features. MetalCore’s native token, MCG, will also play a vital role in the game’s economy and progression. The upcoming token will let players convert things like mechs, weapons, and vehicles into NFTs that can be equipped and used in…

Gunzilla Games, a leading video game developer, recently announced their integration of the GUNZ blockchain into the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea. This move will enable the trading of in-game items for Gunzilla’s highly anticipated first-person battle royale shooter, Off the Grid, as well as any future games deployed on the Avalanche-based chain. This article will explore the significance of this integration and its potential impact on the gaming industry.Empowering Players with True OwnershipThe GUNZ blockchain, developed on a custom Avalanche subnet, provides players with full ownership of in-game assets as tradeable NFTs (non-fungible tokens). This means that players have complete…

A top crypto strategist who’s been making timely altcoin calls as of late thinks that one Ethereum (ETH) challenger is close to printing a local bottom. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 254,000 followers on the social media platform X that he’s bullish on Solana (SOL). According to the top trader, he sees Solana carving a bottom against Bitcoin (SOL/BTC) at around 0.0025 BTC ($179.57) before igniting fresh rallies. “SOL/BTC super close to putting in a bottom in my opinion, just needs to sweep these lows one last time on hourly to put in that five of C.”  Source: Bluntz/X Bluntz…

Circle, a worldwide financial tech platform, has recently announced its latest collaboration with HEC Paris. The partnership reportedly focuses on the establishment of a research center called “HEC Paris Center on the Future of Money and Digital Assets.” The company took to its official account on X to announce the respective development. 1/ We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the prestigious @HECParis to launch the ‘HEC Paris Center on the Future of Money and Digital Assets.’ 👇https://t.co/x4uslBUFk6 pic.twitter.com/9vb3sH5Ebw — Circle (@circle) April 8, 2024 Circle and HEC Paris Collaborate to Establish a Research Center for Digital…

After two years of operation, Bored & Hungry, a Los Angeles-based restaurant that gained popularity for its unique fusion of food and NFTs, has announced its closure. The news came as a surprise to many loyal customers who have come to love the brand’s innovative approach to dining. Co-founder Andy Nguyen has revealed that the branding of Bored & Hungry will now be taken over by the Hungry DAO, signalling a new era for the restaurant.The Takeover by Hungry DAOAccording to Nguyen, while the original location in Long Beach is closing, there’s still potential for reopening in the Los Angeles…