Bitcoin Hits $73,000 Amid Ceasefire Rally, But Coinbase Chief Gives Caution

Coinbase Global Head of Investment Research David Duong said the US-Iran ceasefire provided markets with a relief valve, not a full reset, as Bitcoin price tops $73,000. The two-week truce sent oil back into the low $90s and triggered a broad risk rally. дальше »

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Ethereum at 3-year low against Bitcoin? – History says THIS comes next…

As the big caps keep breaking support and major unwinds hit, investors are rushing to hedge their risk. Historically, moves like this often push capital into altcoins as a safety valve against volatilThe post Ethereum at 3-year low against Bitcoin? – History says THIS comes next… appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin is the only “escape valve” left as the ECB warns a political tussle will soon destabilize the dollar

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane delivered a warning that most markets treated as European housekeeping: the ECB can stay on its easing path for now, but a Federal Reserve “tussle” over mandate independence could destabilize global markets through higher US term premiums and a reassessment of the dollar's role. дальше »

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Counter-Strike 2 Skins Market Loses $1.784 Billion in 24 Hours: Worse Than Some Crypto Meme Coins?

A single update from Valve erased nearly a third of the CS2 skins market overnight, showing striking similarity between crypto and skins market. дальше »

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Counter-Strike Developers Admit Lack of NFT Knowledge

Valve addresses their unfamiliarity with NFTs in CS:GO, highlights challenges with older game items, and responds to recent VAC bans. The post Counter-Strike Developers Admit Lack of NFT Knowledge appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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Gala Games strikes partnership with Fortnite creator Epic Games amid Valve ban on blockchain games

Blockchain gaming platform Gala Games (GALA) and Epic Games have entered a deal to publish Gala’s tiles on the Epic Games Store. The post Gala Games strikes partnership with Fortnite creator Epic Games amid Valve ban on blockchain games appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Nifty News: Snoop Dogg and Gary V have $95M in NFTs, Dolly Parton’s Dollyverse and more…

Popular K-Pop singer Sunmi faced a backlash after launching NFTs, Valve CEO Gabe Newell has boldly praised NFT tech while ragging on people in the space, and Dolly Parton launched Dollyverse NFTs. дальше »

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Президент Valve: 50% биткоин-транзакций в Steam были мошенническими

Половина криптовалютных транзакций в Steam была связана с мошенничеством, когда Valve добавила возможность оплаты в биткоине. Об этом президент компании-владельца игровой платформы Гейб Ньюэлл рассказал в интервью PC Gamer. дальше »

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Гейб Ньюэлл: «До половины транзакций в биткоинах на платформе Steam были мошенническими»

Главной причиной отказа компании Valve от приема платежей в биткоинах была не волатильность первой криптовалюты, а мошенники. дальше »

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Here's Why Steam Won't Embrace Crypto

Valve founder and owner Gabe Newell is refusing to jump on the latest trends within the cryptocurrency industry, slamming non-fungible tokens as “sketchy” дальше »

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Pro-Gamer Rubbishes ‘Valorant Kills CS:GO’ Claims – He’s Absolutely Right

Some think Riot Games' Valorant will kill Valve's long-standing Counter-Strike. But it's naive to claim anything can kill Valve's baby. The post Pro-Gamer Rubbishes ‘Valorant Kills CS:GO’ Claims – He’s Absolutely Right appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Half-Life: Alyx Is Officially the Best-Rated VR Game Ever

After raking in rave reviews and a handful of perfect scores, Valve's Half-Life: Alyx is now the top-rated VR title of all time. The post Half-Life: Alyx Is Officially the Best-Rated VR Game Ever appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Half-Life: Alyx Didn’t Need Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Needed Half-Life: Alyx

Despite amazing reviews, debate surrounds Valve's Half-Life: Alyx and its virtual reality exclusivity. Well, this was always to be the case. The post Half-Life: Alyx Didn’t Need Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Needed Half-Life: Alyx appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Half-Life: Alyx is VR’s Killer App But Most Gamers Won’t Play It

Yesterday, 43k players jumped into Valve's freshly launched Half-Life: Alyx, but VR remains restrictive as over 300k watched on Twitch. The post Half-Life: Alyx is VR’s Killer App But Most Gamers Won’t Play It appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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23 Million Gamers on Global Pandemic Lockdown Shatter Steam Records

Valve's Steam digital storefront broke yet another peak player record this weekend and is set to surge past the 23 million mark soon. The post 23 Million Gamers on Global Pandemic Lockdown Shatter Steam Records appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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The PlayStation 5 Controller Could Invade Our Privacy in Alarming New Ways

Remember the director in Valve's Left 4 Dead? One of Sony's latest patents means the PlayStation 5 (PS5) could provide a similar experience. At some point, we have to wonder if an increase in features is worth our privacy. дальше »

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Preordered Half-Life: Alyx? Good Luck Owning a Valve Index at Launch

Valve warns of coronavirus-linked Index VR headset shortages in the lead up to release of highly-anticipated Half-Life: Alyx. The post Preordered Half-Life: Alyx? Good Luck Owning a Valve Index at Launch appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Gaming Giant Steam Clocks Ridiculous 20 Billion User Hours in 2019

Valve has published a 2019 Year In Review recapping the most significant improvements to hit Steam alongside some impressive figures. The post Gaming Giant Steam Clocks Ridiculous 20 Billion User Hours in 2019 appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Valve Beaten by Its Own Hubris amid Dev Revolt

Auto Chess is a game derived from DotA. When the developers couldn't reach an agreement with Valve, they went ahead and ripped off the idea for themselves. The post Valve Beaten by Its Own Hubris amid Dev Revolt appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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It Shouldn’t Take Government Intervention for Valve to Clean Up Steam

Valve has a bad reputation when it comes to quality control. They…

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Here's how Bitcoin's role in protesting movements is changing

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies emerged as a reaction to the inefficient traditional financial system and a growing crisis of confidence in these systems. Bitcoin has been used as an "escape valve"The post Here's how Bitcoin's role in protesting movements is changing appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Valve Finally Does Quality Control But There’s Plenty of Hot Trash Left

Steam is filled with terrible games, and although Valve has now banned 1000 'abusive' Steam games, they still need to do more. The post Valve Finally Does Quality Control But There’s Plenty of Hot Trash Left appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Global instability will push bitcoin (BTC) to rise – opinion

The Human Rights Foundation has prepared an analysis of the financial markets of countries with authoritarian rule. As a rule, these economies are in decline with the collapse of national currencies. дальше »

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Без предупреждения Valve удалила из Steam свыше 1000 игр

После массовой чистки компании Valve из онлайн-сервиса Steam без предупреждения исчезло более 1000 игр. В основном это коснулось малоизвестных проектов, но некоторые из них были доступны на площадке в течение трех лет. дальше »

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Why Half-Life 3 Should Never See the Light of Day

The Half-Life 3 rumors have started to swirl once again. Here's why Valve should never allow the game to see the light of day. The post Why Half-Life 3 Should Never See the Light of Day appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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5 Ways Steam Remote Play Is a Complete Game-Changer

Steam's 'Remote Play' feature is likely to prove an resounding success for Valve and its game distribution platform. The post 5 Ways Steam Remote Play Is a Complete Game-Changer appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Everything We Know About Valve’s New Half-Life VR Game

Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx late yesterday. The developer calls it ‘our flagship VR game’. The announcement bodes well for the future of the franchise. Hot on the tails of an early leak and over a decade since the last one, Valve announced that it is working on a brand new Half-Life game dubbed Half-Life: Alyx. дальше »

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Crypto Criminals Utilize Video Game Loot Sales to Cash Out Illegitimate Gains

On October 28th, game developer Valve announced that it would no longer support the trade of Crate Keys between players of its flagship title Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Crate keys in CS:GO act as keys to in-game loot boxes that contain cosmetic items of varying rarity. дальше »

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Google Ruined the AR Dream – Apple & Pokemon Raised It from the Dead

Augmented reality used to be one of the tech industry’s hottest fads, until the Google Glass squashed that dream. However, Apple and Valve seem to be working together on new AR tech. Meanwhile, Pokemon Go creator Niantic has made some pretty impressive AR software advancements. дальше »

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Steam Code Mine Leak Hints At Valve’s Cloud Gaming Ambition

Mined code shows Valve is asking partners to sign a ‘Steam Cloud Gaming Addendum’. Company looks to pierce into cloud gaming market. Steam could prove disastrous for Google Stadia. Fresh of last week’s announcement that EA is bringing its games back to Steam, it looks like Valve is gearing up to pierce into cloud gaming. дальше »

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Apple Partnering with Valve on Augmented Reality

Coinspeaker Apple Partnering with Valve on Augmented RealityThe first Apple Glasses are supposed to drop at some point next year, and Apple is teaming up with Valve to make them.Apple Partnering with Valve on Augmented Reality дальше »

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The 3rd Wuhan International Pump Valve, Pipeline & Water Treatment Expo (WTE 2019)

Coinspeaker The 3rd Wuhan International Pump Valve, Pipeline & Water Treatment Expo (WTE 2019)WTE 2019 is a professional platform for the display and trade of worldwide advanced municipal, industrial and residential water treating solutions. дальше »

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CS: GO Key Trading Ban Meets Anger on Steam, Laughter on Reddit

Valve banned Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players from trading container keys. The company defended the action by pointing to alleged problems with money laundering. Gamers on the CS: GO Steam group were divided, but the Reddit page was just laughing. дальше »

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Sims 4 Will Finally Launch on Steam, But There’s a Ridiculous Catch

EA and Valve have struck a new partnership to bring EA’s best (and worst) games back to Steam. Consequently, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be available on Steam at launch, with titles like The Sims 4 and FIFA 20 migrating in the future. дальше »

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Компания Valve приступила к тесту функции Remote Play в онлайн-сервисе Steam

Компания Valve запустила в онлайн-сервисе Steam функцию, основанную на технологии потоковой трансляции Remote Play. С ее помощью пользователи смогут кооперироваться в режиме локального мультиплеера при наличии одной копии игры. дальше »

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Steam ‘Remote Play’ Genius Cuts Deep in Another Blow to Epic Store

Valve’s storefront Steam has launched the beta phase of its Remote Play Together feature, striking a further blow to the Epic Games Store’s ambitions of prying the top dog spot from the established digital retailer. дальше »

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Steam Leak: Defiant Devs Expose 2019 Holiday Sale Secrets

If you missed out on picking up the year’s hottest video games at heavily discounted prices, fret not, because the dates for the next three 2019 Steam holiday sale sales events have leaked. Leak Spills the Beans on 2019 Holiday Sales As usual, Valve communicated the dates ahead of time to developers, but despite the […] The post Steam Leak: Defiant Devs Expose 2019 Holiday Sale Secrets appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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Steam will soon allow you to play couch co-op games with people online

Steam is finding a way to take local multiplayer online, apparently recognizing that sometimes couch co-op isn’t an option. This new option will allow users to play any kind of multiplayer game without the other person needing to be in the same room. дальше »

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Should you be able to resell digitally purchased games?

Steam was this week hit with a ruling from a French court that penalizes the site for banning the resale of digital games. This could potentially mean Valve’s platform — and others like it — will have to allow uses to sell their game codes. дальше »

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Landmark Steam Ruling Opens Door to 'Used' Digital Games Market

French courts have delivered a landmark ruling against video game retailer Steam that may be the first step towards turning the tide on the heavily-prohibited secondhand marketplace for "used" digital games. дальше »

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Valve Banhammers Toxic Dota 2 Players Until 2038

Hot on the heels of Valve's announcement yesterday that it was cranking up the heat on a wave of Dota 2 bans, the developer is issuing some players with 19-year bans up to 2038. Low Behavior Score Bans Valve bestows each Dota 2 player with a behavior score calculated based on in-game conduct, game abandons, […] The post Valve Banhammers Toxic Dota 2 Players Until 2038 appeared first on CCN.com дальше »

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