Tag: Launches

HashKey launches wealth management service citing ‘significant’ demand

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Hong Kong-based digital asset firm HashKey Group has launched a new wealth management platform geared toward professional and institutional investors. In an April 14 announcement, HashKey cited “significant demand from investors to access virtual assets” as the reason for its move into the wealth management space. Deng Chao, the CEO of the group’s venture capital arm HashKey Capital, noted the service allows it to offer solutions to help tap into the “growing opportunities of virtual assets.” HashKey pointed to a 2022 study from consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group (BSG) which…

Mastercard Launches NFTs to Support Emerging Musicians Through Web3 Technologies – Blockchain Bitcoin News

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According to Mastercard, the payments giant has launched non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that grant access to the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, designed to support emerging musicians. Developed in collaboration with Polygon, the NFT project highlights Mastercard’s intent to embrace Web3 technologies. Mastercard Launches Second NFT Offering In January, Mastercard announced its partnership with Polygon to support up-and-coming artists through the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program. During the NFT.NYC conference, the company unveiled NFTs that provide entry to this program. “Until the end of the month, music and Web3 enthusiasts can redeem Mastercard…

Amazon launches new Bedrock AI service to take on Google and OpenAI

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Generative AI models such as ChatGPT have taken the technology world by storm as they threaten to permeate the mainstream. With the announcement of Bedrock, it’s clear that Amazon’s ready to go all-in just as big tech competitors Microsoft and Google have. Bedrock will allow AWS users to build out generative AI from foundation models (FMs) — GPT-4 would be an example of such a model with ChatGPT being a generative AI application built on top of it. Build & scale your #GenerativeAI apps with Amazon Bedrock. ☁️ Learn how…

Uniswap launches iOS mobile wallet in select countries

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Decentralized exchange Uniswap has launched a mobile wallet that features built-in support for the exchange, according to an April 13 announcement from the company. The app is available for iOS devices in select countries and can be found in Apple’s App Store. 1/ THIS IS NOT A DRILL The Uniswap mobile wallet is out of Apple jail and now live in most countries ✨ Download our self-custody, open-sourced app today! https://t.co/yWxuw79xTY pic.twitter.com/QhK06icKBL — Uniswap Labs (@Uniswap) April 13, 2023 The Uniswap team complained on March 3 that Apple was blocking…

Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator

“As a company, we hope to help people and partners around the world better understand and trust how blockchain and digital assets are used – and how our technology can support the ecosystem,” said Rajamannar. “We also believe that Web3 can be a powerful tool in connecting people and building communities around shared universal passions.” Source

DeFi Exchange Uniswap Launches Uniswap Mobile Wallet

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The Uniswap mobile wallet will allow users to buy cryptocurrencies for fees as low as 2.55%, nearly half what some competing DeFi protocols charge, Uniswap said in the release. Users can also swap funds on popular DeFi platforms, including Polygon, Arbitrum and Optimism. The wallet features in-app token price and NFT data, allowing users to favorite tokens and wallet addresses so they can track the trading activity that matters most to them. Source

Virgin Money Launches Digital Wealth Platform with Leverage from Leading Financial Services Facilitator FNZ

Virgin Money has launched a digital platform that caters comprehensively to first-time and professional investors.  Virgin Money has launched a digital retail wealth management platform for traders through a joint venture partnership. The Virgin Group financial services brand partnered with British-based global investment platform Abrdn to grant investor access to various investment funds. Virgin Money also leverages technology from FNZ for its digital platform initiative. First-time and seasoned investors will have online and mobile access to three investment choices within an ISA or GIA. The three available funds within the Individual Savings…

Mastercard launches NFT-gated musician accelerator program

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Mastercard has been one of several legacy companies rooted in traditional finance to jump into the Web3 space, having been involved in a number of Web3 initiatives in recent years.  Most recently, on April 12, Mastercard announced its new artist accelerator program. However, this time, it added a Web3 twist. The program is nonfungible token (NFT)-gated and therefore only accessible to holders of its Mastercard Music Pass NFT. According to the announcement, the NFT is limited-edition and free until the end of the month to both musicians and fans. The program was created…

OpenAI launches bug bounty program to combat system vulnerabilities

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Amid privacy and cybersecurity issues and recent bans by different countries, artificial intelligence (AI) company, OpenAI released a program to combat vulnerability concerns. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, on Tuesday, announced the launch of The OpenAI Bug Bounty Program to help identify and address vulnerabilities in its systems. According to the announcement the program rewards security researchers for their contributions to keeping OpenAI’s technology and company secure. OpenAI invited the global community of security researchers, ethical hackers and technology enthusiasts, offering incentives for qualifying vulnerability information. The AI company believes…

OpenAI Launches Bug Bounty Program in Partnership with Bugcrowd

Taking a look at the OpenAI bug bounty program page from Bugcrowd, it will be seen that a total sum of $1,287.50 has been paid out for a total of 14 vulnerabilities uncovered thus far.  American sensational mega tech startup, OpenAI has unveiled its latest bug bounty program as it seeks to commandeer a group of White Hats to help make its codes more secure. As reported by Bloomberg, the bug bounty program was launched in partnership with Bugcrowd, a startup dedicated to helping companies make their codes more secure.…