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Ethereum rising and ETH/BTC outperforms Bitcoin, investors turn to ERC-20 tokens

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum (ETH) has seen a welcome price bounce over the past week, finally outperforming Bitcoin (BTC) in the ETH/BTC pair after weeks of under-performance. This renewed strength seems driven by positive fundamentals and a broader resurgence in the altcoin market. As such, some investors are now exploring ERC-20 tokens as they diversify. Ethereum overtakes Bitcoin The ETH/BTC pair measures the value of Ethereum denominated in Bitcoin rather than a fiat currency like the US dollar. Tracking this ratio gives insight into how Ethereum is performing against the crypto market leader. You might also like: Reebok taps Futureverse to expand web3 experience with AI After weeks of bearish momentum, ETH/BTC has jumped nearly 7% over the past two days to reach 0.054. This marks a significant shift that suggests trader and investo...

Meta pulling the plug on NFTs across Instagram and Facebook

The short-lived NFT features were first launched in May 2022, but Meta's financial technology lead said it's "winding down" the tools to focus elsewhere. Big Tech firm Meta is scrapping its nonfungible token (NFT) feature across its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram just under a year after it launched. Stephane Kasriel, Meta's head of commerce and financial technologies, tweeted the news on Mar. 13, saying Meta is "winding down" its NFT support as it wishes to "focus on other ways to support creators, people, and businesses." Some product news: across the company, we're looking closely at what we prioritize to increase our focus. We’re winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to focus on other ways to support creators, people, and businesses. [1/5] — Stephane Kasriel (@skasriel) March 13, 2023 Kasriel added the firm is still prioritizing ways for users to "connect with their fans and monetize" and will focus...

Top 7 blockchain courses and certifications for beginners

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Blockchain courses and certifications help individuals understand the underlying principles and applications of blockchain technology. Blockchain courses and certifications can play an important role in helping individuals gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and its applications. By completing these courses, individuals can develop technical skills, stay current with industry developments, enhance their career opportunities and increase their earning potential. Here are seven blockchain courses and certifications for beginners. INE’s Blockchain Security INE’s Blockchain Security course is an online course offered by Internetwork Expert (INE) that provides a comprehensive overview of the security aspects of blockchain technology. The course covers various topics such as consensus algorithms, cryptography, network security, smart contract security, and blockchain attacks and defenses. Related: What is a smart contract security audit? A beginner’s guide This cours...