Month: September 2023

Diesel Partners DressX for Exclusive NFT Fashion Collection

Diesel’s entry into the Meta Avatar Store aligns with the brand’s previous forays into the metaverse and its ventures into the world of NFTs. Diesel, the iconic Gen-Z fashion brand known for its edgy style, is stepping into the metaverse with a bang. In collaboration with digital fashion house DressX, the company is launching an exclusive collection on the Meta Avatars Store, adding its name to the roster of luxury brands available in the store. Meta Avatars Store is an online designer clothing store that allows fashion lovers to dress…

Vitalik Buterin Speaks of Future Built on Ethereum

Buterin is looking forward to a future where developers can leverage an independent open tech stack. Speaking to the attendees of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) event Permissionless which was held in Austin, Texas, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his enthusiasm towards a progressive future for the Ethereum network. He strongly believes that the network will keep pressing forward, adopting new ideas and offering innovative solutions to existing challenges. Though Vitalik has begun to see signs of a promising future, he opines that even the newest of the new…

Google Cloud teams up with Web3 startup to make DeFi mainstream

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Google Cloud has joined forces with a Web3 startup to develop user-centric developer tools for decentralized finance (DeFi) to lower the barrier of entry into the decentralized world. The DeFi infrastructure provider Orderly Network has teamed up with Google Cloud to develop off-chain components of DeFi infrastructure focused on tackling self-custody and transparency challenges. Orderly will be a DeFi infrastructure provider, available on Google Cloud Marketplace. Google Cloud told Cointelegraph that the partnership was struck in light of increasing interest from clients exploring blockchain workloads on Google Cloud. Rishi Ramchandani,…

California Lawmaker Introduces Bill 459 to Protect Actors and Artists from AI Exploitation

Kalra expressed deep concern about the unauthorized use of AI to create digital replicas of actors and artists. California legislator Ash Kalra has introduced Assembly Bill 459 (AB 459) with the primary aim of safeguarding actors, artists, and entertainers within the entertainment industry from potential artificial intelligence (AI) risks, particularly generative AI. The bill’s central objective is to mandate the inclusion of consent clauses in employment contracts within the entertainment industry when considering the use of digital replicas or AI-generated content featuring artists or their likenesses. Kalra, expressing deep concern…

Paxos mistakenly paid over $500k for one Bitcoin transaction

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Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos is said to be behind what appears to be the largest fee paid for one Bitcoin transaction. Paxos, a New York-based regulated blockchain firm behind stablecoins PYUSD, BUSD and USDP, appears to be the entity that overpaid $500,000+ to move just 0.074 BTC (~$1,911 at that time) to Binance. As crypto.news reported, the transaction — registered on Sept. 10 at 5:04 AM (UTC) — was first spotted by Whale Alert, a service that tracks crypto transactions. An unidentified entity paid a whopping 19.82 BTC (~$511,512), while Bitcoin’s…

Safeguarding Wealth in the Digital Age – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and investment, the debate over where to place one’s wealth has taken on new dimensions with the advent of cryptocurrencies. Traditional commodities like gold and silver have long been seen as safe havens for preserving wealth, while cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum offer a new frontier of potential prosperity. This article will delve into the nuances of crypto security vs. commodity investments, exploring the advantages and risks associated with each option. The Timeless Appeal of Commodities Commodities as a Wealth Preservation Tool For centuries,…

Circle Partners with Grab to Pilot Web3 Experience

Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire expressed delight at seeing major Web2 companies integrating blockchain technology. USDC issuer Circle has announced its partnership with Southeast Asian technology startup Grab to pilot Web3 customer experiences in Singapore. Established in 2012 as MyTeksi, Grab app is a multinational technology company that operates from out of Singapore and serves the entire South Eastern region. The company has a super-app that allows ride-hailing, door-to-door food delivery, and digital payments. Its services are available in Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.…

Sui Network adds Google, Twitch, and Facebook logins for dapps

The Sui Network aims to simplify web3 access, enabling user registrations on its apps without managing an external crypto wallet or seed phrase. In a press release dated Sept. 13, the Sui Foundation revealed that users can now access decentralized applications (dapps) using their Google, Facebook, and Twitch login credentials, facilitated by the newly introduced zkLogin (Zero Knowledge login) feature. This latest move is expected to allow users to navigate the web3 space with the same familiarity as other online platforms, bypassing the complexities of managing web3 wallets. “By enabling…

Solana Gains 5% Despite CPI Latest Data And FTX Liquidation Approval

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Solana (SOL) has recorded a 5% gain in the last 24 hours amidst certain concerning developments in the crypto space. On Wednesday, the United States published its Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August, which shows that inflation rose from 3.2% to 3.7%, higher than the predicted outcome by analysts. In addition, the bankrupt FTX exchange obtained court approval to liquidate its crypto holdings worth $3.4 billion as it looks to offset its debt. Normally, developments such as this are expected to induce a selling pressure on crypto assets.  However, the…