Stability AI launches StableLM, open-source alternatives to ChatGPT

The large-language-model sector continues to swell, as Stability AI, maker of the popular image-generation tool Stable Diffusion, has launched a suite of open-source language-model tools. Dubbed StableLM, the publicly available alpha versions of the suite currently contain models featuring 3 billion and 7 billion parameters, with 15-billion-, 30-billion- and 65-billion-parameter models noted as “in progress,” and a 175-billion-parameter model planned for future development. Announcing StableLM❗ We’re releasing the first of our large language models, starting with 3B and 7B param models, with 15-65B to follow. Our LLMs are released under…

Maple Finance launches pool for US Treasury yields

Crypto lender Maple Finance has rolled out a United States Treasury pool for non-U.S. accredited investors and entities. According to an Apr. 19 post, Maple Finance has launched a new Cash Management Pool for institutional Web3 investors to access U.S. Treasury Bills directly. The offering is not available to U.S. individuals or entities. The pool will source yield from one-month U.S. Treasury bills and reverse purchase agreements, less fees, to lenders, with crypto hedge fund Room40 Capital serving as the sole borrower via a special purpose vehicle (SPV). Maple developers…

Former US President Donald Trump Launches Second NFT Card Collection – Bitcoin News

On April 18, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced a second series of his digital Trump card collection, following the “great success” of his initial non-fungible token (NFT) trading cards. Despite selling out rapidly, Trump stated on Truth Social that he maintained the initial card prices for the new collection. Trump Unveils Series 2 NFT Collection With Mar-a-Lago Dining Opportunity Trump is back with a new NFT collection featuring 47,000 digital cards minted on Polygon. His first NFT collection, launched in mid-December 2022, sold out within hours. The cards’ value…

GameFi Short Video Platform Cheelee Launches CHEEL Community Drop Worth $5,000,000 – Press release Bitcoin News

press release PRESS RELEASE. Cheelee, the GameFi short video platform well-known for rewarding users for viewing their feeds, has announced the most monumental Community Drop of 2023. Starting from April 17th, every vertical video lover now gets the chance to get on board one of the most promising projects ever launched and take home a share of a $5,000,000-worth pool of CHEEL tokens. The community drop will be run on Zealy platform, so everyone is warmly welcomed to grab a share of the loot. To succeed in Cheelee Community Drop,…

EverdreamSoft Launches Subscription-Based ChainChronicles NFTs

The very first ChainChronicles NFTs will be issued in May and collectors who sign up for the subscription in April will get 20% off their first purchases. Software services platform EverdreamSoft, branded as the first outfit to launch the first blockchain-based game has launched a subscription-based Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection dubbed ChainChronicles. As contained in a press release shared with Coinspeaker, the new collection is built up on the ideologies behind the company’s original cards that were released in 2015. EverdreamSoft started as a gaming studio but whose pivot has…

Bitcoin․com Launches VERSE Staking as Ecosystem Token and DEX Heat Up – Press release Bitcoin News

press release As the traditional banking system experiences growing instability with the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, Silvergate Bank, and Credit Suisse, more individuals are turning to decentralized finance (DeFi) as a secure and attractive alternative. Verse DEX, Bitcoin.com’s decentralized exchange, has been flourishing as a result, enjoying a rapid surge in Total Value Locked (TVL) and gaining recognition as a reliable refuge from traditional banking woes. In recent weeks, Verse DEX has witnessed TVL increase by nearly 300%, surpassing the $15 million mark. This impressive growth has…

BlockSec launches collaborative testing toolkit for private forked chains

Blockchain security tech firm BlockSec has launched a new toolkit that enables collaborative testing on private chains “forked from arbitrary (transaction) positions” and block numbers on the Ethereum mainnet. The developer and security researcher-focused toolkit is dubbed the “Phalcon Fork” and was launched by BlockSec on April 14. We’re thrilled to introduce Phalcon Fork, a cutting-edge toolkit for Web3 developers & security researchers! It enables collaborative testing with private mainnet states, creating private chains forked from any mainnet position. #Web3 #DeFi pic.twitter.com/TlK169GeLP — BlockSec (@BlockSecTeam) April 14, 2023 Phalcon Fork…

Onramp Launches First Spot Bitcoin Trust With Multi-Party Custody

When asked whether Onramp would need SEC approval to start the redemptions and if so why the regulator would approve the plan, Tanguma responded: “It does not require formal approval because bitcoin is a commodity as per the CFTC, not a security. With that, Onramp does plan to work with securities lawyers to get opinion letters in place to reduce the 12-month lock-up period for redemptions, and will work with all regulators to make sure Onramp stays compliant in all jurisdictions where it offers its services.” Original

Ethereum-based Decentralized Exchange Uniswap Launches Mobile Wallet

Uniswap’s mobile wallet will allow users to swap funds on other popular DeFi platforms such as Arbiturm, Polygon, and Optimism.  Ethereum-based popular decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has recently launched a mobile wallet application in a move to promote wider DeFi adoption, as well as support the on-the-go trading on the platform. As per the April 13 announcement, the app is currently available for iOS devices in a few select countries and can be found on the Apple App store. Last month, the Uniswap team complained that Apple was blocking the…