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Nigerian Mobility Fintech Secures $20 Million From British Development Finance Institution
12.7.2022
A Nigerian fintech, Moove, recently secured a $20 million investment from British International Investment (BII). Moove said the funds will be used to democratize access to vehicle ownership in Africa. Credit Extended Based on Drivers’ Performance and Revenue Analytics The British...
Spain to Offer Grants for Metaverse Companies
12.7.2022
The government of Spain has announced it will issue a series of grants and aid for metaverse-related developments. The individuals and companies interested in receiving these grants will have to be based in the European Union or Spain and present a plan, and meet a series of requirements, to...
Claim Your First NFT Top-Level Domain for Web3 on Quik․com
12.7.2022
NFT domains enable users to establish a presence on the decentralized web and the metaverse, with Quik.com providing top-level domains such as .metaverse, .vr, .web3, and many other powerful options for users to claim. Check out metaverse domains. The metaverse ideology and the emerging concept...
100-Year-Old Pennsylvania-Based Bank Approved to Leverage Makerdao’s Stablecoin Vault
11.7.2022
Makerdao, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that issues the stablecoin DAI, approved a governance vote that provides “collateral integration from a U.S.-based bank.” The Makerdao governance vote passed by a majority vote of more than 87%, and it allows the U.S. financial...
Crypto Exchange Bitso Launches Remittance Service in Colombia
11.7.2022
Bitso, a Mexican-based, Latam operating cryptocurrency exchange, announced it is launching a remittance service in Colombia. The company will now allow its customers in Colombia to send and receive remittances using dollar-pegged stablecoins on the platform. The exchange launched a similar service...
Report: South African Firm Launches ‘Crypto Water Token’ — Receives Investment of $150M
9.7.2022
The South African company behind the so-called “crypto water token” is reported to have secured an investment of $150 million from a Bahamas-based digital asset management company, GEM Digital. Initially available on decentralized exchanges only, the H2ON token was recently listed...
Argentinian Exchange Ripio Presents Crypto Educational Textbook and Web3 Metaverse Wallet
9.7.2022
Ripio, an Argentina-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of two products, a cryptocurrency educational textbook to help newcomers navigate the crypto market, and a Web3 wallet that the company aims to position as an easy gateway to the metaverse. While other Latam-based exchanges...
Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Provider Lancium to Bolster Battery-Powered Demand Response at 25 MW Texas-Based Facility
8.7.2022
According to Lancium Inc., a crypto mining infrastructure firm, the company has signed a deal with the Texas battery-storage provider Broad Reach Power LLC. Broad Reach Power plans to supply battery power to Lancium’s Fort Stockton-based 25-megawatt facility and when the grid is swamped...
Former Tiktok Gaming Boss Launches Metao, a ‘Blockchain Agnostic’ Gaming Company
8.7.2022
Jason Fung, former head of gaming at Tiktok, the video-based social media, is launching a blockchain-based gaming startup. The company, called Metao, will focus on providing “blockchain-agnostic” solutions that will allow Web3 game creators to expand their reach and not be limited...
VC firm Konvoy launches new $150M fund, eyes blockchain-based games
8.7.2022
Gaming venture capital firm Konvoy launches new $150 million fund, with a portion set to be invested in cryptocurrency and blockchain-based games
Reddit Avatars Get The NFT Treatment In Cursed Limited-Edition Campaign
8.7.2022
Reddit just announced and opened a “Collectible Avatar” storefront. In this hub you can buy artists’ renditions of the social site’s congenial alien mascot Snoo, except they’re all NFTs. Hold for applause or for a little vomit to come out of your mouth.Read more
Reddit Launches Polygon-Based 'Collectible Avatar' Marketplace
7.7.2022
The avatars can be stored or managed on Reddit’s own blockchain wallet Vault
Sentient AI Does Not Equal Intelligent AI – Tau Uses Logic to Make Machines Truly Understand People
6.7.2022
You’ve probably heard about Google’s LaMDA and the viral discussion about whether an AI can become sentient. The team at Tau argues that maybe, sentience of an AI is only a small part of its intelligence. Rather, the true intelligence of AI will be based on its ability to logically...
LBank Exchange Will List IX Token (IXT) on July 7, 2022
6.7.2022
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, Jul. 6, 2022 – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list IX Token (IXT) on July 7, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the IXT/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 18:00 (UTC+8) on July 7, 2022. As...
GAIMIN Launches 5 New Interoperable, Cross-Game Utility NFTxg’s
6.7.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 6th July 2022: GAIMIN’s NFTxg solves the gamers key problem – how to build up an in-game inventory of assets able to be used across a number of different AAA games. GAIMIN has developed technology to allow game-based utility NFTs to be used within different...
How to Create a Cover Page Transition
6.7.2022
Today we are looking under the hood of a page transition based on Vitalii Burhonskyi's Dribbble shot.
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Solana-Based Chingari Tokens Plunge 87%, and Developers Flag Big Sell Order
6.7.2022
Developers claimed a large holder dumped their tokens, causing prices to plunge
Crypto Lender Nexo Moves Forward With Plan to Acquire Troubled Rival Vauld
6.7.2022
Leading cryptocurrency lender Nexo has offered to buy distressed competitor Vauld, which halted operations in the face of financial difficulties. The proposal comes after the Singapore-based company said it was exploring restructuring options. Nexo Secures Exclusive Agreement to Explore...
Crypto Lender Vauld Suspends Withdrawals, Company Is Discussing ‘Restructuring Options’ With Advisors
4.7.2022
On July 4, the crypto lending company Vauld announced it suspended withdrawals, trading, and deposits after disclosing the firm is “facing challenges.” While not naming any specific companies, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency lending platform and exchange mentioned “financial...
Kuwait-Based Islamic Bank Enters the Metaverse
3.7.2022
Warba Bank, a Kuwait-based Islamic bank, recently became the latest corporation from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to enter the metaverse. The bank now occupies two sites in the metaverse, one Decentraland and another one on Sandbox. Pioneering Digital Transformation In what has been...