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Ethereum price drops to a 7-month low as data points to more downside

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Eth price is at risk of trading below a key price support and multiple data point point to a bearish outlook for the altcoin’s price. Ether (ETH) price experienced a 7% decline between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12, hitting a seven -month low at $1,520. Although there was a slight rebound to $1,550 on Oct. 13, it appears that investor confidence and interest in Ethereum are waning, as indicated by multiple metrics. Some may argue that this movement reflects a broader disinterest in cryptocurrencies, evident in the fact that Google searches for "Ethereum" have reached their lowest point in 3 years. However, Ethereum has underperformed the overall altcoin market capitalization by 15% since July. Ethereum” keyword search, globally. Source: Google Trends Interestingly, this price movement coincided with Ethereum's average 7-day transaction fees declining to $1.80, the lowest level in the past 12 months. To put this in perspective, just two months ago, these fees stood at over $4.70,...

Behind the curtains of blame and stigma: Blockchain and HIV | Opinion

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Imagine living your life where every second person you meet would discriminate against you and stigma tize you. Just for a few seconds, put yourself in those shoes and think again: every second person you meet. Horrible, right? I wish it were just my nightmares or just a catchy phrase to start an article, but that is the reality for people who live with HIV.  It starts back in the 1980s when President Ronald Reagan’s general attitude to the HIV/AIDS epidemic — which they called the “gay plague” — was just ignorance and stupidity. And after almost four decades, not much has changed. The results of stigma tizing people who live with HIV were well-documented, and the data is terrifying: over 50% of all the people globally have discriminatory and negative opinions about people who tested positive for HIV, according ...

Industry-leading company hosts major event to push for Web3 transformation

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Blockchain events are a catalyst for industry adoption, a factor that is only amplified by the global accessibility that only the metaverse can provide. In addition to sharing knowledge, networking and staying on top of industry trends, blockchain events also serve as the foundation for Web3 adoption. While these events can take a variety of forms, from a hackathon to a tradeshow and speaker format, the reality is that these events are often an important showcase for real-world use cases, success stories and practical implementations of blockchain technology. By seeing these tangible examples of how Web3 is impacting industries and solving complex problems, many industry professionals are given the foundation they need to build on and gain trust and confidence in the technology. Blockchain events also provide a platform for education and awareness. Again, while the exact format may vary, many events include a workshop, training session or expert-led discussion component that demystifi...