Meta’s Instagram Tests NFTs as Facebook Plans to Follow Suit Soon, Says Zuckerburg

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said 3D NFTs will be introduced to Instagram in the future.

Avalanche rebounds 25% in five days as AVAX price tests key level — big rally ahead?

Crypto market correlation and Valkyrie's Avalanche fund launch also helped push AVAX to a weekly high. Avalanche (AVAX) has rebounded strongly five days after testing a key inflection area as its support.

Eurosystem Seeks Providers of Prototype Payment Solutions for Digital Euro

Eurozone’s monetary authority, the Eurosystem, is looking to enlist financial companies willing to develop front-end solutions for the digital euro.

Bank of Russia to Pilot Digital Ruble Settlements in 2023

Russia’s monetary authority intends to conduct the first settlements with the digital ruble next year, its governor announced this week.

Digital Ruble ‘Much Needed,’ Russia’s Central Bank Says, Won’t Delay Testing

The Central Bank of Russia has emphasized the importance of moving forward with its digital ruble project.

Axie Infinity sees 'no signs of buyers' as AXS price tumbles 30% in two weeks

AXS price nonetheless tests a key inflection area that has historically acted as strong support.

Bitcoin Tests USD 42K, Ethereum Reaches USD 3K, ALGO and ETC Accelerate

  After bitcoin started a downside correction below the USD 41,550 support, BTC remained stable above the USD 40,550 level.

Bitcoin Tests USD 40K Again, Ethereum Accelerates, Altcoins Turn Attractive

  Bitcoin price declined sharply after a rally to USD 41,500, nearing USD 39,000, but it’s now (11:54 UTC) trading above USD 40,500 once again, having increased 5% in a day.  Similarly, major altcoins could accelerate too.

Metaverse Banking: HSBC Enters The Sandbox as JPMorgan Tests Decentraland

  With major financial institutions increasingly moving into the metaverse, UK bank HSBC is the first global financial services provider to enter virtual world The Sandbox, following in the steps of US-based banking giant JPMorgan which recently set up a lounge in another virtual world, Decentraland (MANA)....Read More: Metaverse Banking: HSBC Enters The Sandbox as JPMorgan Tests Decentraland

Ethereum 'Merge' edging closer with final Kiln testnet launch

The Kiln testnet is the final public testing phase before the long-awaited Ethereum ‘Merge’ and the end of proof-of-work consensus. The much-anticipated ‘Merge’ on the Ethereum network is another step closer to becoming a reality after the final public testnet Kiln launched to put it through its paces.On March 14, the Ethereum Foundation urged network stakeholders to run tests using Kiln “to ensure a smooth transition on existing public testnets.”“We strongly recommend that developers run through a full testing & deployment cycle on Kiln and report any issues with tools or dependencies to those projects’ maintainers.”Ethereum developer Tim Beiko confirmed that Kiln has gone live and will soon be ready to merge with the Beacon Chain in a March 14 tweet. The

Bitcoin tracks $39K ahead of Europe vote on Proof-of-Work legality

Bitcoin price action stabilizes on the first day of a week which should see multiple tests of traders' resolve. Bitcoin (BTC) stayed steady at $39,000 into Monday's Wall Street close as stocks took the opportunity to reclaim some losses.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp).

Bitcoin Tests $40K on Reports of Putin Claiming Progress Made in Talks With Ukraine

Bitcoin's price is back at the psychological $40K level amid escalating volatility.

Bitcoin Tests USD 44K, Ethereum Nears USD 3K, LUNA and WAVE Outperform

  Bitcoin price broke the main USD 40,000 resistance to start a strong uptrend.

Ethereum futures premium hits a 7-month low as ETH tests the $2,400 support

ETH price dropped 30% in two weeks, and derivatives data shows pro traders are bearish even with Feb.

Many ETHDenver attendees report positive COVID-19 tests and few masks

The conference did not enforce a vaccine mandate or social distancing and said that only “some public locations” required participants to wear masks. The transmissibility of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 seems to have affected many attendees at the ETHDenver developer conference, who reported symptoms and positive test results following the event.Many social media posts from ETHDenver attendees after the conclusion of the Feb.

Ethereum Whales Run to Stablecoins and Two Altcoin Projects As Bitcoin Tests $40,000

As the overall markets shake off a mid-week shockwave that sent prices tumbling, big players in the crypto world are scooping up some lesser-known and safer digital assets.

Bank of Russia Reports First Successful Digital Ruble Transfers Between Users

Testing of the digital ruble has started in Russia with the country’s central bank announcing the first complete transactions between individual wallets.

Digital ruble trial goes live as Bank of Russia insists on Bitcoin ban

The Bank of Russia reports on the first digital ruble tests as planned but continues to fight against Bitcoin adoption. Amid more reports on the Bank of Russia rejecting the finance ministry’s proposal of cryptocurrency regulation, the central bank has kicked off trials of its own digital currency.The Russian central bank has officially launched the digital ruble trial, successfully completing the first central bank digital currency (CBDC) transfers among citizens, the Bank of Russia announced Tuesday.

European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next Year

The executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month.

Bitcoin Tests USD 45K Again, Ethereum Gains Bullish Momentum, Altcoins in Green Too

  Bitcoin price remained well bid above the USD 43,000 level.

Brace for Green February, Kraken Tells Bitcoin Hodlers as BTC Tests USD 45K

  Despite January being the historically worst performing month for bitcoin (BTC), the coin’s -19% return for the month this year “did not live up to expectations,” crypto exchange Kraken said.

Russian Investors to Pass Exams Before Buying Cryptocurrencies, Draft Law Suggests

A new Russian law may oblige potential crypto investors to take a test before being allowed to purchase digital assets over a certain limit.

Terra (LUNA) at risk of 50% drop if bearish head and shoulders pattern plays out

LUNA price is at risk of further downside, but analysts point to a possible rebound as the altcoin tests a reliable, multi-month moving average as support. Terra (LUNA) may fall to nearly $25 per token in the coming weeks as a head-and-shoulders (H&S) setup develops, indicating a 50% price drop, according to technical analysis shared by CRYPTOPIKK.H&S patterns appear when the price forms three peaks in a row, with the middle peak (called the "head") higher than the other two (left and right shoulders). All thr

Coinbase Gives Preview Of Its NFT Platform, Reddit Tests NFT Profile Pic Feature

  In anticipation of the official launch of their non-fungible token (NFT) platform, major crypto exchange Coinbase has shared a preview of the forthcoming product.

Bitcoin Tests $38K as MATIC Explodes 10% (Market Watch)

Bitcoin continues to gain traction after bottoming at $33,000 a few days ago.

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Is Crashing, Will Buy When BTC Tests $20K

The author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says he will buy more bitcoin if and when the price of the cryptocurrency tests $20K.

Russian Banks Begin Testing Digital Ruble Payments

Banks in Russia are preparing to dive into the pilot phase of the digital ruble project and some are already testing transactions with the currency.

Ethereum, Altcoins Extend Losses Against Bitcoin as BTC Tests USD 35K Zone

  On Saturday, the crypto market dropped further, with bitcoin (BTC) reaching price levels last seen in July 2021, while ethereum (ETH) extended its losses against BTC....Read More: Ethereum, Altcoins Extend Losses Against Bitcoin as BTC Tests USD 35K Zone

From tuk tuks to COVID tests, YouTuber tests Bitcoin use cases across multiple countries

Under the handle "Paco De La India", the YouTuber said he planned to visit 40 countries, often using Bitcoin transactions to pay for everything he needed. A YouTuber started a journey in September to see whether he could survive solely on Bitcoin as a means of payment while traveling to 40 different countries.Speaking to Cointelegraph on Monday, YouTuber Paco De La India — or “Paco from India” — said though the spread of omicron had somewhat altered his original travel plans, he was still surprised at how many people had accepted Bitcoin (BTC) in countries where crypto was in a legally or regulatory grey area.

70% of Jamaica population to adopt CBDC in 5 years, prime minister says

The Caribbean country expects a nationwide CBDC rollout by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Central bank digital currency (CBDC) evolved into a hot topic in Jamaica when the country’s central bank successfully completed the first pilot test in early January.Following the tests, the country's prime minister, Andrew Holness, has spoken confidently about CBDC adoption in the country.Holness has predicted the majority of the Jamaican population would be quick to adopt the digital currency, with over 70% using the CBDC within five years.