Regulations on the Horizon for Esports Integrity Betting on esports is a pastime which has only recently seen mass traction thanks to the easy access of online betting sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of its recent advent into society, betting on esports has been widely unregulated, probably due to the fact that the ageing senators, congressmen, and governors are rarely up to date on esports world which is ruled by men in their early 20’s. This is about to change…
Enjin Coin (ENJ): The Original Gaming NFT You may have noticed in recent weeks that Ethereum prices are quickly taking off to join the heights of its main competition, Bitcoin. But you may also have noticed another coin which has experienced a recent spike, in both price in popularity, called Enjin Coin. https://mintdice.com/blog/the-ethereum-20-protocol-basics-explained **What is Enjin Coin?** Enjin Coin is an ERC-20 Non-fungible token which can be used on multiple gaming…
The 2021 Dogecoin Saga: Such Future? Wow. Just as Bitcoin used to be an obscure word which has risen to the status of a household name, so too has a cryptocurrency known as Dogecoin recently become the new hype. But before you get caught up in the rush of activity which is surrounding the coin right now, it’s important to understand what Dogecoin is, and why the coin suddenly rose to fame. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide http://dogecoin.com/ **What Is…
Bitcoin's Relationship With 420 & Weed Culture Last week, people across the United States celebrated a holiday often referred to simply as 420, the date the holiday falls on each year(April 20th). But why is this even a holiday which is celebrated? And what does this have to do with Bitcoin? https://time.com/4292844/420-april-20-marijuana-pot-holiday-history/ https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide **What is 420?** 420, or April 20th, is a holiday which is…
Why Are Bitcoin Transaction Fees So High? When you transact using Bitcoin, or any other cryptocurrency for that matter, you will always pay a fee. But why are there fees for cryptocurrency? How do they work? And if you’ve been watching the news, you may be wondering just why Bitcoin transaction fees are having an effect on the blockchain as we speak. Blockchain fees are an important topic of discussion because they are often what leads to disagreements over which blockchain…
New Gambling Regulations On The Horizon For Florida In the United States, gambling is only legal in certain states. And in some states, the restrictions are even more severe, and the gambling may only be legal in certain cities. One exception to this rule is land which is owned by Native American Tribes. This is because their land is owned by them, and the US government regulations don’t apply. This means that Native Americans can make gambling legal wherever they want on…
Hyperinflation and Bitcoin in the USA in 2021 When prices started to rise in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, many companies blamed this on supply chain disruption and lower levels of productivity at their factories. But now it’s 2021, and prices are still high. In fact, in some places they’ve climbed even higher than their 2020 pandemic levels. This leaves many American’s wondering just what is going on and what this means for their finances and their future.…
Pancake Swap ($CAKE): AMM Defi On Binance Smart Chain You’ve heard of SushiSwap, and UniSwap, but have you heard of PancakeSwap? PancakeSwap is another alt coin which is slowly taking the cryptocurrency world by storm as it climbs up the charts each week. Just what is PancakeSwap? And should you invest in it? Well, the answer to these questions widely depends on what you want to use the coin for. https://mintdice.com/blog/uniswap-uni-erc-20-dex-overview **What is…
Shark Tank Sharks Go All In On BTC Have you ever seen the show Shark Tank? The judges, or investors, who are featured on the show are considered some of the smartest individuals of our time, not to mention some of the richest. As the world begins to embrace Bitcoin, many people are still hesitant to go all in on the coin. But it might change your opinion to know how the famous moguls of Shark Tank feel about the cryptocurrency world. https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank…
What Happened To Facebook’s Libra (Crypto)? In June 2019, Facebook announced that it would be launching its very own cryptocurrency under the name Libra. But if you look at the markets, Libra is nowhere to be found. So what happened to this pending cryptocurrency? And is it a good cryptocurrency to invest in? https://mintdice.com/blog/the-scoop-on-facebook-libra-innovative-and-controversial **Facebook's Cryptocurrency / Libra Background** Libra is a cryptocurrency that…
US Banks to Allow Bitcoin Deposits When Bitcoin was first launched in 2009, it was probably one of the most difficult assets to attain as people had to first acquire a wallet, likely a Trezor or Ledger Nano S, learn how to use it, then find a person to sell them Bitcoin. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide https://mintdice.com/blog/crypto-wallets-how-to-choose-one-for-you http://bit.ly/TrezorMintDice Times have changed. Now when you want to buy Bitcoin,…
Facebook and the Social Casino Scam Facebook is known worldwide as a social media site. But they also offer a number of additional features, most notably in-app games. Some of these games resemble gambling games and appear in the form of poker, slot machines, and other table games you would normally find at a casino. How is it that Facebook is allowed to have games like this when gambling is illegal online in many places? The answer may just surprise you.…
Polygon (MATIC): A Cheap/Fast Ethereum Layer 2 Option Week after week Bitcoin continues to hold steady at a valuation of over $50,000 per coin. But the rest of the chart of top cryptocurrencies on CoinMarketCap is constantly changing. Many previously unknown coins are beginning to rise to prominence. And the coin that has caught the attention of professionals this week, is an altcoin known as Polygon. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide **What is Polygon…
Sports Betting News: MGM and LPGA Partner Up Betting on sporting events has been around for centuries, basically since humans first began to compete. But until recently, betting on sports had a number of caveats making it difficult to for the average individual to access it. Times are changing however, and LPGA is the recent in a long list of companies to make an agreement in order to make gambling on sports more widespread and accessible for all.…
COVID 19 Update: Are Masks Still Required In Casinos? In early May 2021, the CDC made an announcement that those who are fully vaccinated against COVID 19 are no longer have to wear a mask. But does this mean they never have to wear a mask ever again? Or are masks still required in some locations? Turns out this news isn’t quite the bombshell the public was expecting. https://mintdice.com/blog/the-covid-19-vaccine-and-bitcoin…
Bancor (BNT) Blockchain Protocol Overview In the cryptocurrency world, besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, the coins at the top of the charts are always changing. And in order to stay up to date, it’s important to learn about the projects the public is currently spending their money on. And the project that has been making a comeback the past year is something called Bancor. https://mintdice.com/blog/bitcoin-101-a-beginners-guide…
Why Did Bitcoin Crash In May 2021? On April 13th, 2021, Bitcoin was sitting at a price of almost $64,000 per coin. But then over the next month, the price began a long tumble to where it is currently sitting at about $38,000 as of the writing of this article. This has left people, especially first-time investors in the coin, reeling. They’re wondering why this happened and what they can expect for the future of the coin. There is probably some thinking that they may have…
Huobi Token (HT) Exchange Coin Overview These last few weeks have been rough for Bitcoin. The price has fallen, risen, and fallen again, displaying the true unpredictability of the cryptocurrency market. As the majority of society begins to experience their first massive fall of crypto assets, they may look to other projects to try and regain capital. This can be an especially dangerous practice, especially if you don’t know what it is you are investing in.…
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