Jack Daniels Launches AR Campaign with NFTs
Jack Daniels has partnered with Yahoo Creative Studios to launch an AR campaign featuring Polygon-based digital collectibles and Augmented Reality (AR).
INX Launches Public Company Security Token
INX, a renowned digital assets trading platform, has made a significant move in the crypto industry by launching its first-ever public securities token. This new token represents shares of Greenbriar Capital, a company known for developing entry-level housing and green energy products.
Financial Literacy Lessons from SEC with a Crypto Twist
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a series of educational events aimed at underrepresented demographics, including high school students, military personnel, senior citizens, and Native Americans. Interestingly, the financial watchdog’s agenda includes advising attendees to “exercise caution” with cryptocurrencies.
CZ Faces Unverified Interpol Red Notice Rumor
An unverified rumor recently emerged, claiming that an Interpol Red Notice had been issued for Binance founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. The source of the rumor was an encrypted message posted by Twitter user Cobie, who is well-followed within the crypto community.
OKX Exchange Integrates Alchemy Pay
The centralized exchange OKX has integrated a new payment gateway with Alchemy Pay, providing clients with even more options for depositing funds in various fiat currencies.
$25 Million Lost in Attack on MEV Bots
The MEV bots function as high-frequency traders that capture arbitrage opportunities by leveraging the speed and intricacies of blockchain operations. However, these bots put large sums of money at risk to manipulate prices to sufficient levels, making them vulnerable to exploits.
Chinese Banks Ride the Cryptocurrency Wave in Hong Kong
China’s banks show interest in collaborating with Hong Kong’s crypto companies as the city aims to become a leading hub for digital assets. As we reported earlier, Hong Kong plans to legalize cryptocurrencies and related trading from June 1, 2023.
Vitalik’s Blog Unveils Ethereum Verification Solutions
Ethereum, the decentralized smart contracting platform behind DeFi and NFTs, is currently facing an issue with transaction verification. In a recent blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged that verifying transactions on the mainnet is challenging, causing difficulty for users to run their own nodes and instead rely on third-party services.
BloombergGPT Sparks Talk of “Next Wave” of Corporate AI
Financial media giant Bloomberg recently revealed its new artificial intelligence (AI) model, BloombergGPT, with the goal of unlocking innovative ways to use data within the company’s terminal. The announcement has stirred up excitement and predictions about the future of corporate AI.
Payment Revolution: FedNow Takes on Crypto and CBDCs
The US Federal Reserve has announced the launch of its own payment system, FedNow, which will go live in July 2023. The system will operate in real-time and was announced in mid-March.
Do Kwon Arrested Due to Hilariously Bad Fake Passport
Do Kwon, the co-founder of fallen crypto firm Terra Labs, was arrested not because he was recognized or flagged in a database, but rather due to the laughably poor forgery of his fake passport, according to a tweet by crypto analyst FatMan.
Elon Musk-inspired LunarCrush Sends $1.7M Bitcoin Bounty to Moon
In an audacious move inspired by Elon Musk’s space exploration ambitions, cryptocurrency firm LunarCrush has revealed its plan to send a private key to a crypto wallet containing 62 Bitcoins, worth a staggering $1.7 million, to the moon aboard a SpaceX rocket in fall 2023.
“S.2122”: A Visionary Artwork Reflecting on Climate Change
A new, thought-provoking piece of art titled “S.2122” made its debut at the prestigious Art Basel Hong Kong and has been acquired by the Deji Art Museum. The piece, created over the past year, is the latest addition to the ‘kinetic sculpture’ series, reminiscent of the HUMAN ONE project but taking on a more intricate 3D form.
Terra’s MLB Cameo Leaves Fans Bemused and Intrigued
The opening day of Major League Baseball (MLB) season stirred up confusion among fans as the once-collapsed crypto ecosystem Terra made an unexpected appearance at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
Ball is our Friend Project – Football NFTs for Peace
In early March, the “Ball is our Friend Project” was launched in Japan. The project’s overarching goal is to end all wars by popularizing football.
Seoul Court Rejects Terraform Labs Co-Founder’s Detention Request
A recent development in Seoul has seen the court decline a request for an arrest warrant targeting Daniel Shin, Terraform Labs’ co-founder, who is currently under scrutiny for purportedly securing illegal profits before the company’s cryptocurrencies, TerraUSD and Luna, experienced a dramatic decline last year.
Bittrex US Shuts Down Due to Regulatory Woes
Bittrex US CEO, Richie Lai, announced the closure of their US operations effective April 30, 2023, citing “regulatory uncertainty” and lack of interest from US regulators in fostering innovation and enhancing the American economy.
UNICEF Explores DAO Prototype on Polygon, Crypto Impact Expands
UNICEF is taking a step forward into decentralized technology by testing a DAO prototype on Polygon, aiming to enhance communication and collaboration surrounding digital public goods (DPGs).
WhiteBIT CEO Talks Social Responsibility and Education in Ukraine
WhiteBIT, the cryptocurrency exchange, is investing in educational projects to raise awareness of the possibilities of crypto and blockchain technologies in Ukraine, according to its founder and CEO, Volodymyr Nosov.
The Block Crypto Media Cuts Staff by One-Third
In the aftermath of the funding scandal involving Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX who’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, crypto media company The Block finds itself in a rather precarious position.
Blockchain: A Double-Edged Sword for Gaming?
Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney and executive Saxs Persson recently shared their thoughts on what’s holding back the next generation of gaming, and it turns out that cryptocurrency is partly to blame.
G7 to Unveil Cryptocurrency Regulation Strategy in May
The G7’s upcoming May summit in Hiroshima, Japan, could signal a call for the world’s leading democratic countries to join forces. The main objective is to introduce stricter regulations on digital currencies.
Chat GPT banned in Italy
This decision was made after the Italian Data Protection Agency announced it was launching a full investigation into OpenAI.
Bitcoin: The Ultimate Weapon in the Digital Cold War?
According to a new MIT masters thesis by US Space Force Major Jason Lowery, Bitcoin is not just internet money, but a weapon that could be utilized in modern warfare. In a 400-page dissertation, Lowery claims that the proof-of-work consensus mechanism presents a shift in the way world powers could wage war.
Cardano Wallets to Provide Direct Access to Ethereum dApps
Cardano users will soon have the ability to access Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contracts using any Cardano (ADA) wallet, thanks to a new feature on Milkomeda, an Ethereum Virtual Machine network.
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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers
Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.
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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide
Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.