With a new week comes more news! From Britain PM election to Metaverse surge line up, check out what happened Last Week in Blockchain space!
Technology
US stocks fall in last trading day of the year, capping worst performance since 2008
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-stocks-fall-last-trading-143119239.html
Crypto: Bitcoin dips as investors look ahead to regulation in 2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/crypto-bitcoin-dips-investors-look-142803740.html
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman compares Tesla to bitcoin — and says he wouldn’t trust Elon Musk to feed his cat
https://www.businessinsider.in/investment/news/nobel-laureate-paul-krugman-compares-tesla-to-bitcoin-and-says-he-wouldnt-trust-elon-musk-to-feed-his-cat/articleshow/96575722.cms
Ethereum NFT Sales Stats Tarnished by Wash Trading
https://nftplazas.com/ethereum-wash-trading/
Competition Hots Up as Kraken NFT Opens for the Public
https://nftplazas.com/kraken-nft-public-beta/
US stocks finish 2022 with another loss, ending the year down 20% in their worst performance since 2008
https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/us-stocks-finish-2022-with-another-loss-ending-the-year-down-20-in-their-worst-performance-since-2008/articleshow/96631496.cms
Become a Galactic Landowner in the Star Atlas Land Sale
https://nftplazas.com/star-atlas-land-sale/
Dogecoin devs deny rumor of immediate PoS switch following community concern
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogecoin-devs-deny-rumor-of-immediate-pos-switch-following-community-concern
Crypto
FTX founder reportedly cashes out $684K after being released on bail
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-founder-reportedly-cashes-out-684k-after-being-released-on-bail
From TerraUSD’s meltdown to the collapse of a $32 billion crypto empire, here is a full timeline of the crypto market’s year in 2022
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/terrausds-meltdown-collapse-32-billion-131500242.html
Sam Bankman-Fried denies moving funds out of crypto wallets following reports Alameda transferred tokens
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sam-bankman-fried-denies-moving-201511518.html
The cryptocurrencies that held up the best in 2022
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/cryptocurrencies-held-best-2022-161827652.html
These are the 10 worst performing cryptocurrencies in 2022 – a year that was riddled with fraud, scams, and spectacular implosions for the crypto industry
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-worst-performing-cryptocurrencies-2022-161412657.html
Markets: Bitcoin, Ether slip; Dogecoin biggest loser among top 10 cryptos
https://forkast.news/headlines/markets-bitcoin-ether-slip-dogecoin-biggest-loser-top-10-cryptos/
Bitcoin, Ether Did Better Than You Think in 2022
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/12/29/bitcoin-ether-did-better-than-you-think-in-2022/
The Sam Bankman-Fried-backed crypto Solana has lost nearly all its value this year and is still crashing as key projects bail
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-crypto-solana-alameda-markets-investing-2022-12
NFT
The 10 Most Expensive NFT collectibles Ever Sold
https://nftplazas.com/most-expensive-nft/
Prada to Ring in 2023 with New Time Capsule Drop
https://nftplazas.com/prada-new-time-capsule/
Fidelity plans NFT marketplace: Nifty Newsletter, Dec. 21–27
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fidelity-plans-nft-marketplace-nifty-newsletter-dec-21-27
Pelle Cass Photography Brings Stunning Visuals to the NFT Scene
https://nftplazas.com/pelle-cass-photography/
Italy to create the crypto art Renaissance: NFT market report
https://cointelegraph.com/news/italy-to-create-the-crypto-art-renaissance-nft-market-report
Excitement Grows as Axie Infinity Launches ‘Homeland’
https://nftplazas.com/axie-infinity-homeland/
Yuga Labs Sets Date for Exciting Second Trip to the Otherside
https://nftplazas.com/otherside-second-trip/
Cyber Crimes
DeFi sees exploits and exit scam drama in the last week of 2022: Finance
Redefined
https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-sees-exploits-and-exit-scam-drama-in-the-last-week-of-2022-finance-redefined
Infosecurity Magazine’s Top Stories 2022
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/infosecurity-magazines-top-stories/
Cybersecurity Leaders Outline Future Trends Ahead of Infosecurity Europe 2023
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/future-trends-infosecurity-europe/
North Korean hackers stealing NFTs using nearly 500 phishing domains
https://cointelegraph.com/news/north-korean-hackers-stealing-nfts-using-nearly-500-phishing-domains
Geopolitical Tensions Expected to Further Impact Cybersecurity in 2023
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/geopolitical-tensions-impact/
Metaverse
Will metaverse come out of its cocoon or fail to woo netizens?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/will-metaverse-come-out-of-its-cocoon-or-fail-to-woo-netizens/articleshow/96498379.cms
Argentina Football League Scores Partnership with Upland Metaverse
https://nftplazas.com/argentina-football-upland/
Trends in metaverse: In 2023, expect the virtual to be better integrated with physical world
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/security-tech/technology/trends-in-metaverse-in-2023-expect-the-virtual-to-be-better-integrated-with-physical-world/articleshow/96586294.cms
6 metaverse crypto coin projects to invest in 2023
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/6-metaverse-crypto-coin-projects-to-invest-in-2023/articleshow/96569497.cms
Web3 News
Headlines of the Week:
- Rolls Royce Turns Heads with Exclusive NFT Collection (NFTPlazas)
- Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest scoops up $5.5 million of Coinbase stock as
crypto market turmoil weighs on the exchange (YahooFinance) - Inside the relationship between Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX and Solana, the
blockchain he championed whose token is down 96% from its highs
(BusinessInsider) - MicroStrategy just did what CEO Michael Saylor once said would never
happen: it sold bitcoin (YahooFinance) - French Rugby League Launches ‘Legendary Plays’ NFT Platform on Tezos
(NFTPlazas) - National NFT Marketplace Coming Soon to China (NFTPlazas)
- BMW taps Coinweb and BNB chain for blockchain loyalty program
(CoinTelegraph) - Ethereum founder says he hopes Solana gets a ‘chance to thrive’
(CoinTelegraph)
This Week in the Market: (coinmarketcap)
- The global crypto market cap is $795.23B, a 0.06% Decrease over the last
day - Bitcoin is at $16,552.48 and is Down 1.77% over the last 7 days
- Ethereum is at $1,197.48 and is Down 1.99% over the last 7 days
- BNB is at $246.71 and is Up 0.78% over the last 7 days
Key Dates/Events
- 13 January – 15 January – World Crypto Conference 2023
- 15 January – 17 January – European Blockchain Convention 2023
- 14 January – 17 January – The Blockchain Event
Accounts to Follow
This Week we have mattmedved, Matt co-founded NFT now as an opportunity to bring his passion for Blockchain, game theory, and visual media together to help creators and brands. He shares investment tips, advice, and insights into the stock market and penny stocks.
