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$30B ADA now staked, as Alonzo smart contract excitement builds
Cardano launched the first Alonzo smart contracts testnet on May 27, Alonzo can now deploy smart contracts, according to IOHK.Cardano's ADA is worth more than $30 billion. This was done in anticipation of a significant...
What intrigue lies behind Kusama’s parachain auctions!
Understanding the data available and the current standings of the Parachain Auctions on KusamaEleven projects joined in the race on June 15, when Kusama's parachain auctions began. Several more were able to get in during the...
Daily chart of ‘Negative Bitcoin’ means that bulls must defend $29K — Peter Brandt
The famous trader warns that there is little to cheer about in the short-term BTC price movement.Famous trader Peter Brandt warned that Bitcoin ( BTC) must remain above $29,000 in order to maintain the bullish...
American distributor publishes book on Swedish Numismatics
A North American distributor now has a new book that explores all the Swedish coins.Roberto Delzanno has published Myntarsboken (or Coin Yearbook 935-221) and major works on the gold coins of Sweden and its...
After convention, Heritage’s FUN Sale will be held in Dallas
There are many coin shows opening again and Florida United Numismatists will be hosting its 15th Annual Summer Fun Convention at Orange County Convention Center, July 8-10. Heritage's Summer FUN Auction will take place at...
For sale: Ancient coins with animals
As Coin World's July issue illustrates, animals are a popular theme for ancient coins. Two distinct options were offered by two recent Nomos Ag stellar lots at the 22nd Zurich auction of Nomos Ag.In the second century...
Market Analysis: London Elephant token is unusually nice
The London Elephant tokens are among the most beautiful pieces in the "Colonial coins” category. This issue is listed on page 41 in the 2022 "Red Book," along with the rarer New England, Carolina and...
CCAC reviews the designs of Purple Heart coins
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee recommended June 16 the designs for the three-coin 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor commemorative Coin Program.The pair of mated designs were created by outside artists who are part...
ICG finds fake Proof 2020-W American Eagle silver dollars
It was just a matter time.Independent Coin Graders, Tampa, Florida has identified two counterfeit Proof 2020-W American Eagles, End of World War II 75th Anniversary silver dollars.F. Michael "Skip", an ICG numismatist, told CoinWorld June 16...
Air Force medal grounded for second time
The U.S. Mint has delayed the release of the U.S. Air Force 2.5 ounce.999 fine-silver medal until mid-July because the bureau is experiencing difficulty acquiring planchets and projected demand exceeds inventories.For the 2-inch (50.8...
