Tag: Launch

Apple VR/AR Headset Could Likely Launch in Early June & Spur Metaverse 

Ahead of its rumored June release, the Apple metaverse mixed-reality headset is touted to be an industry leader.  Reports suggest that the new Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) virtual and augmented reality headset could fast-track the emergence of the metaverse. The consumer electronics giant is on course to release its highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset in the weeks ahead. Many believe the upcoming device could spur the metaverse sector as the first genuine metaverse-specific Apple product. In January, native tokens tied to metaverse projects such as Sandbox (SAND) and Decentraland (MANA) soared amid rumors of Apple’s VR/AR headset. Now, many…

ChatGPT Creator OpenAI to Launch New Open-Source AI Model This Week

Along with announcing a new open-source model, OpenAI has shared new features that ChatGPT Plus users will be able to try as soon as this week. OpenAI Inc, an artificial intelligence (AI) research and deployment company that created the AI chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly preparing to release a new open-source language model. According to those familiar with the matter, the AI model is expected to be introduced to the public this week. It will not compete with the existing ChatGPT product, but it will definitely contribute to the progress in AI development. An open-source…

Curious Addys and Zeneca Launch Beginner NFT Platform HeyMint

With a goal of easing the minting process for creators and onboarding new entrants to Web3, HeyMint aims to be an accessible, equitable and low-cost creative tool. Creators can upload their artistic asset, choose their desired blockchain, create an allow list presale and enforce royalties. HeyMint currently supports Ethereum and three Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains – Polygon, Arbitrum and Optimism. Source

Ubisoft Partners with Integral Reality Labs to Launch Assassin’s Creed NFT Collection

Ubisoft claims that its Assassin’s Creed video game series has sold no less than 200 million copies worldwide. Despite being one of the most prominent game publishers in the Web 3.0 space as it is, Ubisoft has made yet another move. The company behind popular games such as Just Dance and Far Cry is taking its non-fungible token (NFT) play to a new dimension. Teaming up with Integral Reality Labs, Ubisoft will be creating an NFT collection centered around its popular action series, Assassin’s Creed. According to reports, the collection,…

Worldcoin Project Seeks $100M in Funding as It Plans Mainstream Launch

The scanning of people’s eyes gives guaranteed access to use the Worldcoin digital currency. The Worldcoin project is looking at raising the sum of $100 million in funding as it prepares to expand its reach with the launch of its own blockchain protocol in the next couple of weeks. According to a report by the Financial Times, the Worldcoin project will use the funding to bolster the development of its iris scanning technology. Per people familiar with the funding plans, the group of investors being courted includes old and new…

Venom To Launch A Blockchain Hub With Kenyan Government

Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 10th, 2023, Chainwire Venom Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with the Government of Kenya to establish a “blockchain hub” in Africa, focusing on the development of Web3 and blockchain technology applications. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in key sectors such as financial infrastructure, supply chain, agriculture, SMEs, and cross-border trade, benefiting Kenya and the entire African continent. More than 84% of the Kenyan population have access to financial services through banks and fintech. However, with the implementation of blockchain infrastructure as a long term…

Standard Chartered Signs MoU with DIFC to Launch Digital Asset Custody Services in Dubai

Both parties look forward to partnering on opportunities that support their visions and promote a thriving digital asset ecosystem. Banking corporation Standard Chartered plans to launch digital asset custody services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). While the plans are still subject to regulatory approval, Standard Chartered said the new digital asset custody services in Dubai will focus on institutional investors. Also, one of the banking corporation subsidiaries, Zodia Custody, will power the new custody services. The institutional-grade crypto asset custodial platform recently secured approximately $36 billion in a funding round.…

Mysten Labs Partners with Multiple Gaming Ecosystems to Launch Games on Sui from May 15th

Web3 facilitator Mysten Labs will roll out immersive games on its Sui protocol next week in collaboration with select partners. Mysten Labs has revealed 11 gaming partners for its Sui blockchain network, which goes live a week from now on May 15th. In addition to generating $300 million for the Sui Mainnet launched last week, Mysten Labs plans to launch high-end games on its Sui protocol. In an interview with GamesBeat, CEO Evan Cheng provided insight into the workings of its decentralized gaming agenda. Cheng explained that players could gain instant access to Mysten’s…

Stripe tackles ‘cold start problem’ with the launch of fiat-to-crypto onramp

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Internet payment processor Stripe has introduced a fiat-to-crypto onramp to address the “cold start problem” faced by Web3 companies as a result of customers not having “crypto in their wallets to carry out transactions.” According to a May 4 statement, Stripe’s newly launched fiat-to-crypto onramp – which will be hosted by Stripe itself – will enable Web3 companies to provide US-based customers with the ability to purchase crypto “at the precise moment they need it,” without the need to embed any code into a website or app. Guillaume Poncin, head…

Binance, Crypto.com launch PEPE perpetual futures

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volumes, and Crypto.com has launched pepecoin (PEPE) perpetual contracts. At the same time, Binance added PEPE and Floki Inu (FLOKI) to its Innovation Zone.  Binance adds FLOKI, PEPE to Innovation Zone, lists perpetual futures Traders on Binance can now deposit FLOKI and PEPE tokens in preparation for trading. Withdrawals for these tokens will open on May 6, 2023.  Notably, Binance has waived the listing fee for FLOKI and PEPE, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of these meme coins. PEPE is…