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    NFTglee To Host Bitcoin 2022 After Party; Set To Announce Bitcoin Streaming Service And Showcase Content Catalogue

    Access to the Bitcoin 2022 After Party will be affected via NFT’s built on Bitcoin, and are already oversubscribed. Sponsors and event hosts expect 400 VIP guests (ticket prices TBA) to attend, and engage in an immersive visual and Web3 experience at The Temple House.As host for the Bitcoin 2022 After Party, NFTglee will be including celebrity guests, an internationally recognized DJ, and the announcement of its Bitcoin streaming service.”While we continue to explore and develop the seemingly limitless application of NFT utility, our focus is on access. Our NFT’s will replace your username and password, or physical ticket, providing access to streaming content, physical location/real world events, all entirely authenticated in our wallet.”
    – NFTglee CEO, Tillman Holloway.As the growth of Web3 applications evolve and mature, NFTglee is focused on providing the rails by which consumers engage with content and experiences.NFT’s built on Bitcoin are uniquely positioned to solve a plethora of issues: exponential scalability, smart contract functionality, cross-chain royalty risks, carbon-free transactions, financially empowering creators, and secondary sales capture.”We lower the barriers to entry and simultaneously solve single-chain limitations to engagement in the Metaverse. Using our multi-sig wallet functionality and smart contracts, we ensure creators are properly paid their royalties on each blockchain and each platform.”
    “Our platform is built on Bitcoin and transacts in L-BTC (Liquid Bitcoin) giving us two immutable advantages: cost and carbon free. As the NFT ecosystem evolves and matures, large shifts to nearly no-cost minting will occur.”
    – NFTglee CEO, Tillman Holloway.Bitcoin 2022 will serve as a showcase for the continuing evolution of Bitcoin and the ways in which it presents economic and privacy freedom for consumers.Our announcement of a Bitcoin streaming service and Web3 access tools (NFT’s) will serve notice that creators now have an outlet to take back control of their content and fanbase in a censorship resistant way.EMAIL NEWSLETTERJoin to get the flipside of cryptoUpgrade your inbox and get our DailyCoin editors’ picks 1x a week delivered straight to your inbox.[contact-form-7]
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    Cardano Based GOmetalaunch $URGO Token Seed Sale continues, sells out 38% amidst early adopters Euphoria

    GOmetalaunch is the Pioneer Metaverse IDO Launchpad on the Cardano Blockchain, the First of its kind on Cardano, fully dedicated to Launching Cardano Metaverse projects and Play to Earn NFT Projects on the Cardano Blockchain and across other blockchain’s like Binance and Ethereum.The Vision For The FutureThe Gometalaunch team believes that metaverse is the future of the internet and human interactions, as recently seen with the three biggest companies in the world (Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)) investing in the Metaverse and therefore, aims to bring people closer to the new trending world. As a $URGO token holder and community member, GOmetalaunch will offer the opportunity to become the first and earliest pioneers of the future through access to the earliest Metaverse projects that will form building blocks of The Metaverse.$URGO Token Features:1. Staking: You can stake the $URGO tokens or delegate them to a staking pool to earn rewards2. Trading: When listed on an exchange you can Trade $URGO against USDT and ADA3. Store of Value: You can swap your $URGO Tokens for ADA or USDT4. Governance: $URGO tokens will be your gateway into the Governance and decision Making process of the GOmetalaunch Ecosystem, the higher the number of Tokens you have, the higher and stronger the weight of your decision in the ecosystem governance5. Access to the Metaverse: As a $URGO token holder, you will have exclusive access to the best Metaverse and Hottest Metaverse projects and features6. Access to Non Fungible Digital Assets (NFT’s): As a $URGO Token Holder, you will be eligible to access special NFT skins and collectibles in the Metaverse.Join the Seed Sale Through https://urgo.gometalaunch.ioHow To Buy $URGO TokensStep 1: Purchase ADA from any cryptocurrency exchange company for example Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) or Binance and send them to your Cardano wallet.Step 2: Visit the $URGO Token Sale Page and send your ADA to the provided wallet Address.Step 3: $URGO tokens will be air dropped to the wallet address used in participating in the SalesNote:* Ensure to send ADA from only Cardano wallets like Yoroi, Daedalus, or Adalite not from an exchange wallet.* $URGO Tokens will be air dropped to your wallet within 24hours of sending ADA, we solicit your patience.* You must reach the Minimum ADA required for each sale round to be eligible to get $URGO TokenAbout GOmetalaunchGOmetalaunch is the first Cross Chain Metaverse IDO Launchpad being built on the Cardano Blockchain. Metalaunch will act as the gateway to the metaverse, offering GO Community members and Token Holders the opportunity to become the earliest and pioneer adopters of the Metaverse through exclusive Metaverse Project launches that will form the building blocks of the future of the Metaverse.$URGO Token Seed Sale DetailsSeed Sale Allocation: 200,000,000 $URGO TokensSeed Sale Price: 1 ADA = 526 $URGO TokensSales Page: https://urgo.gometalaunch.ioMinimum Buy Amount: 200 ADA per purchaseMaximum Buy Amount: 20,000 ADA per PurchaseNOTE: Minimum amount is fixed, users MUST not send below that.Twitter (NYSE:TWTR): https://twitter.com/GOmetalaunchTelegram Group: https://t.me/GOmetalaunchTelegram Channel: https://t.me/GOmetalaunchNewslettersMedium: https://medium.com/@gometalaunchWebsite: https://GOmetalaunch.ioDisclaimer: Any information written in this press release does not constitute investment advice. CoinQuora does not, and will not endorse any information on any company or individual on this page. Readers are encouraged to make their own research and make any actions based on their own findings and not from any content written in this press release. CoinQuora is and will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the use of any content, product, or service mentioned in this press release.Continue reading on CoinQuora More

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    Appetite for Crypto Sector Still Going Strong as Valuations Rise

    Leading technology company WonderFi Technologies Inc. (NEO:WNDR) (OTC:WONDF) is continuing to make progress in its mission to create greater access to DeFi through strategic deals. In January, the company announced the acquisition of Bitbuy Technologies, Canada’s first approved crypto marketplace, and it’s already proving to be a worthy investment. Bitbuy is a trusted execution platform that serves more than 389,000 users, with over $4.6 billion transacted through the platform.On February 2, WonderFi announced that Bitbuy Technologies achieved an increase in monthly new deposits and marketplace coin volumes despite the volatility and declines in crypto markets in December and January. This increase supports WonderFi’s theory that the crypto exchange model provides diversified income streams and can operate independently of the prevailing performance of the crypto market.Bitbuy reported a 29% increase in Ethereum volume traded in January compared to December. The company also listed seven new coins in December 2021, generating an additional $34 million in new value.Bitbuy will continue adding new coins on its platform in Q1 2022 to underpin the marketplace volume growth while driving user satisfaction.On February 8, WonderFi announced that BitBuy has entered into an advertising agreement with Kogan.com, one of Australia’s largest and most popular online retailers. The partnership will provide marketing support to Bitbuy’s future launch into the Australian market and give WonderFi access to Kogan’s 3.3 million active monthly customers.EMAIL NEWSLETTERJoin to get the flipside of cryptoUpgrade your inbox and get our DailyCoin editors’ picks 1x a week delivered straight to your inbox.[contact-form-7]
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    OogaVerse is Expanding with Live Breeding, Bali Clubhouse, and the Brand-New MekaApes Strategy Game

    OogaVerse is a collection of randomly-generated NFTs that came to life when the first 100 Oogas mounted a stealth invasion on the OpenSea platform. Those chosen 100, the Original Oogas, were launched over three months ago on the 7th of September. A month later, their remaining 1,900 brethren joined them with a single, shared purpose—going to the moon.With a mission to go beyond swanky NFTs, the OogaVerse team is working relentlessly to integrate metaverse mechanisms within this interstellar brand of NFT collections. The goal is to create a metaverse that users will intuitively see as their digital home. A place where they will become part of a warm and vibrant community of like-minded individuals with a shared appreciation for nuanced blockchain applications.To that end, the OogaVerse team is proud to unveil some of the most exciting developments that they believe are going to be a gamechanger for the OogaVerse community. Ooga Breeding is LiveThe breeding functionality is live and available for all users. This feature adds an additional layer of meaning and functionality to the OogaVerse by letting users breed Baby Oogas through Genesis Oogas.The breeding process requires two Genesis Oogas and the OogaVerse’s in-house Dark Matter Token. The token is used to get an incubator, which instantly results in the tokens being burned.As soon as the incubation period starts, users get the choice to either reveal their Baby Oogas to the world or let them remain in the incubator.OogaVerse Bali Clubhouse UpdateAn exciting, real-world OogaVerse clubhouse in Bali, Indonesia has been on top of the team’s list of priorities for a while now. The creators believe that this venue will allow them to provide a warm and inclusive platform to the OogaVerse community.Unfortunately, the pandemic-spurred travel restrictions have kept this initiative on hold for a long time. However, the team has good reason to believe that this will change soon, as plans have been set in motion to turn the Bali OogaVerse clubhouse into a reality as soon as the government of Indonesia opens borders for tourists.Rewards for Genesis HoldersIn a bid to reward all the Ooga and Baby Ooga holders, the creators are working on several custom offerings tailored to the needs of Ooga holders. Some of these initiatives include Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) analysis and the NFT portfolio tracking application. The portfolio tracking application will work across all chains to help users effortlessly monitor their portfolios and get actionable insights into their investment performance.These initiatives will add to the current alpha channels offering that is already available to all Ooga and Baby Ooga holders. The alpha channels are home to all the daily reports and insights compiled by a team of expert analysts.Launch of MekaApes GameFrom the Genesis Oogas to the ever-adorable Baby Oogas, Oogaverse is filled with quirky characters, and the cast is set to expand with the planned launch of the MekaApes games.The backstory of this Ethereum-powered game starts with Robo Oogas, an industrious breed of Oogas that’s relentless in its pursuit of developing the population. They achieve that by converting metal scrap into Oogear and using it to create new Robo Oogas in factories.To protect themselves against the dangers lurking in the universe, Robo Oogas made a pact with MekaApes, a highly advanced species of cosmic-traveling Apes. In return for their protection, Robo Oogas give 23% of the produced Oogear to MekaApes.Wrapped in that intriguing backstory are advanced gaming mechanisms like evolution, fusion, and a unique leveling-up system. For instance, MekaApes can merge into Mega Mekas through a resource-intensive process.The evolution isn’t limited to cosmetic changes either, as Mega Mekas receive a higher share of the tax from the guarded factory – along with the occasional tribute of a newly minted Robo Ooga or Meka Ape.The launch of the MekaApes game was on 23rd January and climbed fast to the top 15 of Opensea´s rankings. With an initial supply of 10,000 and an attractive minting price of 0.055 ETH, minting was limited to 2,666 Whitelist Spots in total. Furthermore, Genesis Ooga holders were automatically whitelisted.There was also an exciting reward for OogaVerse collectors. All Baby Oogas were able to transform into MekaApes, giving the players a 100% chance at getting a MekaApe while keeping their Baby Ooga too. Whereas all the other players have a 10% chance of getting a MekaApe through minting or when crafting using Oogear within the game, as factories mint Robo Oogas 90% of the time.When combined with the expansive OogaVerse collection, MekaApes is going to be one of the most in-depth and nuanced strategy games available on the Ethereum blockchain.ContactE-Mail: [email protected]: https://oogaverse.comOpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/oogaverseOpensea: https://opensea.io/collection/mekaapesTwitter: https://twitter.com/OogaVerseDiscord: https://discord.gg/oogaversePR ContactUnitedCrowd GmbH / Anja HeinrichsEmail: [email protected]: https://twitter.com/AnjaHeinrichsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-heinrichs/Disclaimer: Any information written in this press release does not constitute investment advice. CoinQuora does not, and will not endorse any information on any company or individual on this page. Readers are encouraged to make their own research and make any actions based on their own findings and not from any content written in this press release. CoinQuora is and will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the use of any content, product, or service mentioned in this press release.Continue reading on CoinQuora More

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    Japan needs 'more credible' budget balancing target – Moody's

    YOKOHAMA/TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan needs a “more credible” target date than fiscal 2025 for achieving a balanced primary budget, an official at rating agency Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) Investors Service said on Wednesday.Christian de Guzman, a senior vice president in the agency’s sovereign risk group, also said Japanese households are in a good position to spend once coronavirus curbs are removed and there is greater confidence about reopening the economy and international borders.Last month, Japan stuck to its fiscal 2025 target for achieving a primary budget balance, even after rolling out massive spending to soften the social and economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic over the past two years.”In order to achieve some semblance of material fiscal consolidation and balance sheet repair, there does need to be a more credible target with the necessary actions underlying that,” De Guzman told Reuters in an online interview from Singapore.Japan entered the pandemic already saddled with debt more than double the size of its $4.6 trillion economy, which means the fiscal strain from the stimulus it deployed during the crisis could be more serious than for other countries.When asked how far Japan should push back the target – which serves as a key gauge of diagnosing a country’s fiscal health – De Guzman said Moody’s had no specific recommendation.De Guzman added that Moody’s already said in 2019, before the health crisis, that Japan’s fiscal 2025 target was unrealistic, and the pandemic put it further away from it.”We don’t think that it’s achievable at this point, given the current policy settings, especially in light of the ongoing accommodation being provided to the economy,” De Guzman said. The government may need to take new measures to promote growth and increase revenues, he added.”We can’t rely only on expenditure consolidation to get you to that primary balance target.”While Japan’s debt burden is large, Tokyo’s ability to fund its debt remains stable as a lot of the funding is, directly and indirectly, coming from “very robust” private-sector balance sheets, he added.Moody’s rating on Japan is A1, which is four notches below its top rating. Its outlook for Japan is stable. More

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    Higher black unemployment tests Fed’s goal to be more inclusive

    The Federal Reserve’s more inclusive approach to stewarding the US economy is undergoing a test as inflation rips through household budgets. Central bank chair Jay Powell said the US labour market conditions were “consistent with maximum employment” when the Fed signalled it would start to raise interest rates in March. President Joe Biden expressed similar sentiments after a strong US jobs report on Friday, declaring that “America is back to work”. But sharp declines in joblessness since the start of the pandemic have been unevenly distributed. While the US unemployment rate was 4 per cent last month, it was 6.9 per cent among black Americans — a reminder of historic economic disparities around the country. Some economists and progressive activists are urging the Fed to proceed carefully as it reins in stimulus programmes and begins to tighten the money supply. “The Fed is currently in this conundrum where they are still sort of keeping their long-term focus on the goal of employment while responding to very, very loud voices around inflation,” said Benjamin Dulchin, who directs a campaign that lobbies the Fed on behalf of people of colour for the Center for Popular Democracy.The Fed in 2020 adopted a new strategy for monetary policy that was more tolerant of temporary rises of inflation. The central bank also reframed its position on maximum employment to embrace a “broad-based and inclusive” goal that was attuned to economic inequality in the US. The central bank now faces intense pressure to control soaring inflation by raising interest rates. Data due on Thursday are expected to show that US consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 7.3 per cent in January, surpassing a 40-year high of 7 per cent in December, according to a Reuters poll of economists.With the differences in unemployment rates, the prospect of higher interest rates makes some observers wary. “The Fed is playing with fire,” said William Spriggs, a professor of economics at Howard University and the chief economist of the AFL-CIO, the labour union group. “And if they get it wrong, we’re all in trouble.” For Spriggs, the Fed’s plans to raise interest rates in March bring to mind 2015, when the central bank approved the first increase after the Great Recession. At the time, millions of disadvantaged workers had yet to be drawn back into the labour force. Rates of unemployment among black workers, while declining, remained almost double the rate of white unemployment for years, while wages stagnated. “We need to really make sure we’ve learned that lesson and make sure we get more black workers in good-paying jobs before the Fed hits the brakes on the economy,” said Lauren Melodia, deputy director of the Roosevelt Institute, a progressive think-tank.The racial employment gap was finally closing in the years before the coronavirus crisis as the US jobless rate fell to a record low. Its reappearance has led advocates to caution that black Americans have not yet enjoyed the increased leverage given to workers in a tight labour market. Economists disagree on why, with some blaming the slow return of jobs in industries that disproportionately employ black Americans such as leisure and hospitality and others accusing employers of discrimination. “From the perspective of black workers, we’re not there yet,” Spriggs said. “Black workers have increased their labour force participation, but they have not met with the success of finding jobs.” The labour force participation rate was 62 per cent for black workers in January, equal to the rate for white workers, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Fed has long encountered criticism from some quarters that it has prioritised the price stability aspect of its dual mandate over its other goal to maximise employment, to the detriment of black workers. However, others have charged that the keeping interest rates low worsens inequality by inflating the prices of assets owned by the wealthy, while making it difficult for working-class Americans to build up savings. Unlike before the 2015 rate increase, rising gas and food prices in 2022 have intensified the urgency to hold prices in check. “As long as [full employment’s] huge benefits to workers in the black community are abstract and everyone can feel inflation immediately, it’s hard for the Fed to hold its ground,” Dulchin said. More

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    ReserveBlock Foundation Announces the RBX Network Masternode Release & Presale for Governance, Consensus, and Block Rewards in Conjunction With the Networks Public Testnet

    Upon downloading the core desktop RBX wallet and acquiring the minimum RBX standards on presale, users may elect to simply become a Masternode on the network. In addition to a multitude of NFT wallet features & tools, node holders will be able to earn block rewards similar to the Bitcoin network, specifically per the RBX networks halving schedule. Nodes on the network passively earn robust block rewards while verifying transactions, agnostic to operating system, by holding the minimum RBX requirements liquid staking to the network through the core wallet. All nodes are free to stake or unstake anytime without any predefined holding periods, fees, or penalties.With the presale on Tuesday, February 22nd, users will simply be able to generate an address and connect their existing Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) or Metamask wallets to purchase their Masternodes. Purchases can be made with BTC, ETH, or LTC on the presale day with the final day of the sale ending on Friday, February 25th at 5 pm EST. Upon the completion of the presale, Founding Masternode levels will be defined in two categories as Carbon Founders and Diamond Founders. Carbon Founders (limited to 800 total) are Masternode holders of 1-4 nodes, while Diamond Founders (limited to 450 total) are holders of 5 or more nodes on the network and receive a capped supervote. In addition to block rewards, governance, and benefits, each Founder will receive a unique limited edition NFT badge identifier that will be hard-coded to the network and tradeable upon the network’s Mainnet launch by the end of Q1 ’22. Details of both Founding node levels may be found in the current Litepaper as well as the document releases on February 11th on the network site and Discord.Additionally, the Foundation will be releasing a rewards initiative in the coming weeks through airdrops for developers and nodes participating in the upcoming Testnet upon closing of the presale.Continue reading on DailyCoin More

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    Russian government and central bank agree to treat Bitcoin as currency

    Russia’s government and central bank are now working on a draft law that will define crypto as an “analogue of currencies” rather than digital financial assets set to be launched on Feb. 18. Cryptocurrencies would function in the legal industry only if they have complete identification through the banking system or licensed intermediaries.Continue Reading on Coin Telegraph More