“Throughout my career, I’ve always been pushing things forward,” said Snoop Dogg in a press release. “With the passport series, I can give my fans the opportunity to travel the world with me – no one’s ever done that. I’ve always been a pioneer, and digital merch is part of the future. I’m hoping other artists can see what I’m doing and continue to innovate on their own.” Source
The move represents the first attempt by any Chinese financial institution to issue a tokenized security in Hong Kong. Bank of China Investment (BOCI) has issued 200 million Chinese yuan ($28 million) worth of digital structured notes. Minted on the Ethereum blockchain, The move represents the first attempt by any Chinese financial institution to issue a tokenized security in Hong Kong, albeit on a public blockchain. According to a June 12 press release, BOCI had the help of Swiss banking giant UBS in the issuance and placement of tokenized securities…
The Bank of Thailand will launch a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project in a regulatory sandbox this month. Three payment providers will take part, according to local media. The project will involve up to 10,000 users and run through August. Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Siam Commercial Bank and Singapore-based payments service provider 2C2P will partner with the Thai central bank on the project. Each of those organizations has made an app available to selected users that includes a wallet and a QR code scanner. Krungsri will enlist…
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has officially launched its NFT marketplace out of beta testing, supporting over 250 NFTs across the Ethereum, Solana and Polygon blockchains. Source
Singapore-based Enjin, a pioneer in the blockchain ecosystem for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and digital assets, has launched the Enjin Blockchain. The innovative new blockchain, dedicated to NFTs, is built on the open-source Substrate framework, distinguishing it from others by integrating NFT-related transactions directly into its foundational code, rather than relying on smart contracts. Incorporating NFT transactions at the protocol level enhances scalability and prepares projects for future-proofed digital assets. Notably, Enjin Blockchain features like Fuel Tanks and Discrete Accounts simplify end-user interaction by subsidizing transaction fees and eliminating the need…
A public-private partnership in El Salvador pledging to pump $1 billion into creating a Bitcoin (BTC) mining farm has received its first $250 million. This first release of funds kickstarts a 241-megawatt (MW) power generation park in the country’s Metapán region. Volcano Energy, the company behind the site, said the funds would go toward developing the power generation park using solar and wind energy, which will eventually power the Bitcoin mining operation. Volcano Energy chairman Max Keiser took to Twitter on June 7 to announce the news. .@Volcano_Energy receives the…
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Binance has added bitcoin non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its marketplace only one day after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against the business. In addition to BTC DeGods, Bitcoin Bandits, Bitcoin Frogs, Bitcoin Pizzas, and Bitcoin Punks, this cryptocurrency exchange’s NFT marketplace will now feature over 25 collections of bitcoin NFTs. The bitcoin community and the cryptocurrency industry are now fixated on NFTs related to bitcoin because of their sudden prominence as…
“We operate a liquidity marketplace. If you want to buy a channel from anybody that has an offer listed, you can go and do that and compare the prices,” said Shrader. “That’s one piece of it, just provisioning this liquidity. On the other side, the person that’s providing the liquidity, they get some yield out of it.” Original
Each Treasure Trunk from Louis Vuitton is a soulbound token that opens owners to exclusive experiences and designs. French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has launched its iconic travel trunk as a digital collectible in a collection called the VIA Treasure Trunk. The launch is part of Louis Vuitton’s affinity for digital adoption and Web3. The Treasure Trunks are part of Louis Vuitton’s broader “Via” project. Translated from Latin as “road”, Via is the fashion house’s project that offers several products and experiences to a select few. Each Treasure Trunk…