The Sandbox Opens a Cinematic District
The Sandbox metaverse is launching Cinerama, a new virtual district featuring Hollywood brands such as “The Walking Dead,” “Black Mirror,” and “Peaky Blinders.”
Matrixport’s Predictions for 2024
In their latest report on events in 2024 that could impact the industry, Matrixport predicts that:
On This Day in 2021, Bitcoin Hit Its ATH at $69,275
The last two years have been quite a journey, with BTC experiencing a nearly 48% price drop.
Hackers Launches Attacks on ChatGPT
A hacking group with ties to Russia, known as Anonymous Sudan, has claimed responsibility for the recent DDoS attacks that intermittently disrupted OpenAI’s ChatGPT services.
Staking Redefined: POSA Updates Its Core Guidelines
The Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), a non-profit that counts Ava Labs, Lido Protocol, Polychain among its members, has released new guidelines for staking providers.
Immutable and Ubisoft Plans to Build Web3 game
As per the announcement, Ubisoft and Immutable are jointly developing “an innovative gaming venture poised to unleash the full potential of Web3.”
Voice Actors vs. Microsoft’s Announced AI Tools
Microsoft’s newly announced AI tools for crafting dialogues and quests in games have sparked controversy in the gaming community. Concerns arise about potential declines in game quality, while voice actors fear job loss and view such automation as a threat to nurturing new talent.
Criminals in Sweden are Targeting Bitcoin hodlers!
In Sweden, there’s an alarming trend of attackers deliberately assaulting wealthy Bitcoin holders in their own homes to extract secret phrases from their wallets and steal their digital assets.
JPMorgan Casts Doubt on Crypto Rally
They point to some key factors: 1. They question whether there is genuinely new capital entering the crypto market or if existing capital is just shifting into the newly-approved ETFs.
U.S. Bill Proposes Banning Chinese Blockchains and Tether’s USDT
On Wednesday, U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill that prohibits federal government officials from engaging with Chinese blockchain companies, reflecting the U.S. government’s ongoing concerns regarding Chinese involvement in the cryptocurrency sector.
Bank for International Settlements Criticizes Stablecoins
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has deemed stablecoins a dangerous means of storing value in its research report.
Ark Invest and 21Shares to Launch 5 More Crypto ETFs
Ark Invest, in collaboration with 21Shares, is preparing to launch a new set of 5 ETFs that include futures contracts on ETH and BTC.
Deutsche Börse to Launch Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange
Deutsche Börse, one of Europe’s major stock exchange groups, intends to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in 2024.
The Yield of Pools on GMX has Skyrocketed
Pools with tokens such as SOL, XRP, ARB and DOGE on the GMX platform are showing APR above 60% (at the time of writing) after the activation of Arbitrum incentives.
Trust Wallet Introduces a Service to Connect Companies to Web3
The Trust Wallet project has launched the Wallet as a Service (WaaS) platform, designed to enable companies to quickly and securely integrate decentralized services.
HSBC to Custody Tokenized Securities for Institutions
Hong Kong’s largest bank, HSBC, plans to launch a custody service for tokenized securities for its institutional clients by 2024.
Binance’s New Web3 Wallet: Key Details
Binance has introduced its new Web3 wallet, offering compatibility with thirty different blockchains and a range of standard features (trading, staking, and NFTs). The company’s objective is to compete with well-established applications like MetaMask and Trust Wallet, although the latter is already part of the exchange’s portfolio.
Wintermute Accuses NEAR Foundation of Violating Agreements
Wintermute, an algorithmic trading firm in digital assets, accuses NEAR Foundation and Aurora of failing to uphold their agreement involving the conversion of $11 million worth of the now-defunct USN stablecoin to USDT. These tokens originated from the now-defunct FTX exchange and were acquired by Wintermute in exchange for fiat currency with the assurance of a complete conversion.
Simpsons NFT Collection Soars After Halloween Episode
The ‘Springfield Punks’ NFT collection, inspired by The Simpsons Halloween Episode and created by Italian artist Rino Russo, comprises 3,405 NFTs.
Is Arbitrum’s Treasury Facing a Heist?
Arbitrum’s new proposal calls for $2 million to fund a coalition of various analytics firms such as Trail of Bits, Gauntlet and Blockworks Research to conduct a 12-month project management audit.
Evmos Announces Discontinuation of Cosmos Transaction Support
The cryptocurrency project Evmos, which allows deploying Ethereum smart contracts on the Cosmos blockchain, decided to completely abandon the support of native Cosmos transactions and focus on Ethereum by the end of 2024.
Microsoft Has Partnered with Inworld AI
Microsoft’s gaming division (Xbox) has entered into a long-term partnership with Inworld AI to create artificial intelligence-based tools that should help speed up video game development.
Meta Opposes AI Usage in Social Ads
Meta has introduced a ban on using artificial intelligence to create ads related to critical social issues, including politics, healthcare, employment, real estate, and finance.
OpenAI Unveils Chat GPT-4 Turbo, Its Most Powerful AI Yet
At the inaugural DevDay developer conference in San Francisco, Sam Altman delivered a groundbreaking presentation.
The SEC faces challenges in hiring crypto experts
In a report dated October 31, the Office of the Ethics Counsel highlighted the issue, noting that “many well-qualified candidates hold crypto assets, which, according to the office’s findings, would disqualify them from working on specific matters related to crypto assets.”
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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.