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The use of Bitcoin is gradually becoming popular in the world of online gaming for good reason. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has functioned as a secure means of storing and exchanging value. This has led to its use as an alternate form of money and has spurred a game culture of investment.

The increased popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as emerging forms of money has prompted the creation of a new type of economy. While this development is trickling down into industries like finance and agriculture, other more unconventional verticals are not left out of the mix.

While cryptocurrency has only recently become a popular term in finance, it has been around for a long time. Before names like Bitcoin , Ethereum , and Litecoin existed, there were attempts to create a decentralized currency. Here, we take a deep dive into the similarities and differences between some of the most valued crypto.

Eminem recently turned heads when Bitcoin was referenced on hip hop song “Not Alike,” his recently released song featuring Royce da 5’9” on Spotify. Part of Kamikaze, his 2018 surprise album released on the 31st of August, the song has quickly become a hit on several streaming platforms including Apple Music.

In partnership with the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA), the University of Malta recently signed an agreement to create a blockchain scholarship fund. The 300,000 EUR scholarship will be available for students who are interested in pursuing studies in blockchain and distributed ledger technology.

Lenovo USA and Credits, a blockchain startup which specializes in the provision of services for launching decentralized applications (DApps), will collaborate on Lenovo's New Vision Technology project. Both companies will combine efforts to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) and AR/VR hybrid software.

SovereignWallet, a blockchain-based and virtual wallet service, plans to increase the level of inclusion within the cryptocurrency industry by allowing users to transfer assets directly from their smartphones.

EF Hutton has announced that it will offer a cryptocurrency market research service to clients. This research will be aimed at providing users with rates and insights as a way to aid “rapid development.”

Jack Dorsey is looking towards blockchain, a solution that he has been outspoken about in recent years, as a preventive measure to ensure that fraudulent accounts do not make it to Twitter as the platform has been facing a huge problem concerning spam.