WASHINGTON — Videos circulating on social media purporting to show a high-energy laser weapon destroying missiles during the Israel-Hamas war are actually altered clips derived from a military simulation video game.
Cropped, low-resolution footage depicting swarms of overhead projectiles being intercepted in front of a tower are sourced from Arma 3, a photorealistic game billed as a “massive…
The 12-Year Evolution of Litecoin and Its Most Influential Wallets – Featured Bitcoin News
October 16, 2023
This month Bitcoin.com News delved into the top ten XRP wallets, having scrutinized the leading bitcoin, ethereum, and tether addresses the month prior. Next on the radar? An exploration of the top ten litecoin (LTC) wallets, standing out from 7.14 million distinct…
While the Hollywood writers’ strike has officially ended with new protections against AI in screenwriting, there is no such luck for their creative counterparts, the actors, whose union the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists…
Meme Coin Market Plummets $3.2 Billion in 2023: Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Lead Declines – Market Updates Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
Data reveals that the meme coin market has diminished by over $3 billion in value since the dawn of 2023. The leading meme coin by market cap, dogecoin (DOGE), saw a decrease of $2.46 billion from January onwards. Concurrently, shiba inu (SHIB) experienced a drop of approximately $1.22 billion over the previous nine months.
The Meme Coin Economy’s $3 Billion Dip Unraveled
While pepe (PEPE)…
G20 Calls for 'Swift and Coordinated Implementation' of IMF Crypto Roadmap – Regulation Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have adopted the roadmap on crypto assets proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). “We call for swift and coordinated implementation of the G20 Roadmap,” the finance…
Ferrari Starts Accepting Crypto Payments for Luxury Sports Cars – Finance Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
Ferrari has reportedly begun accepting payment in cryptocurrency. The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer cited requests from both the market and dealers as the primary motivation for this decision. “This will help us connect to people who are not necessarily our…
The blockchain gaming sector maintained its influential position in the third quarter of 2023 despite some decreases in momentum, according to Dappradar’s recent report. Although metrics such as unique active wallets and transactions dropped slightly, the report advises against viewing this as a sign of decreasing interest. Rather, it shows a changing landscape as other crypto sectors become…
Ripple's Legal Chief Calls for 'Rational' Crypto Regulation — Urges US to Stop Elevating Politics Over Sound Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News
October 15, 2023
Ripple’s chief legal officer says the U.S. needs to ”stop elevating politics over sound policy.” Noting that countries and regions outside of the U.S., such as Singapore, the U.K., the EU, and Japan, welcome crypto businesses, he emphasized: “I think we need a…
Microsoft completes its acquisition of Activision Blizzard King
October 15, 2023
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After several months of grappling with federal investigations, Microsoft has closed its deal…
Mario’s new voice actor is rising from the depth of obscurity
October 15, 2023
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Kevin Afghani has announced that he will be taking over as the voice of Mario and Luigi. Afghani will take over as the voice of Nintendo’s flagship mascot with Super Mario Bros. Wonder out October 20.
In August…