The company behind a crypto-satellite module launched in May has announced an additional piece of its blockchain-related infrastructure went into Earth orbit. According to a Jan. 3 announcement, one of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicles carried a “cryptographically-equipped” Cryptosat satellite — called Crypto2 — into orbit on Jan. 3. The addition of Crypto2 to the firm’s satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding its computational power. “The launch of Crypto2 gives us more availability and more powerful…
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Car Manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Launches Metaverse Showroom Experience in India – Metaverse Bitcoin News
Maruti Suzuki, one of the biggest car manufacturers in India, has announced that it is taking its customer retail experience to the metaverse. The company announced on Jan. 1, it would launch a VR (virtual reality) network for its Arena showroom series, allowing its users to experience the Maruti Suzuki Cars online or via authorized dealers. Maruti Suzuki to Prepare Metaverse Showrooms Car companies are beginning to take advantage of virtual reality and the metaverse to allow customers to have a different approach to their products. Maruti Suzuki, one of…
DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into $400M FTX Hack: Bloomberg
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched a criminal probe into the alleged hack that drained nearly $400 million out of FTX-controlled wallets the night the Bahamas-based exchange filed for bankruptcy. Source
1inch launches Fusion upgrade to improve swap security and profitability
Leading decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator 1inch Network announced a major upgrade — Fusion — around its 1inch Swap Engine. The Fusion upgrade aims to deliver cost-efficient, secure and profitable swaps for crypto investors. The Fusion mode in 1inch Swap Engine allows DeFi investors to place orders with a predecided price and time range without paying network fees. In addition, the upgrade includes network improvements such as updated staking contracts and tokenomics. As a decentralized trading and matching system, the 1inch Swap Engine connects DeFi users and provides liquidity for crypto…
MEXC Launches the Broker Program with up to 60% Daily Rebate
Place/Date: – December 24th, 2022 at 9:30 pm UTC · 2 min read Contact: Jenny Sun, Source: MEXC On December 20th, MEXC, the cryptocurrency trading platform, launches the broker program. Brokers who sign up for this program can get up to 50%-60% rebate on trading fees. It is understood that MEXC’s broker program is open to two types of brokers: API brokers and independent brokers. API brokers can simply connect customers with MEXC’s brokerage services by using MEXC-integrated API; independent brokers can utilize the advantages of MEXC which are stability,…
Leading Decentralized Exchange Uniswap (UNI) Launches Payments With Credit Card and Bank Transfers
Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Uniswap (UNI) is announcing that users can now buy cryptocurrencies on its web app using credit or debit cards and through bank transfers. The leading decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) is rolling out support for the new payment methods in partnership with MoonPay, a fintech company that builds payment infrastructure for crypto. “Now you can go direct to DeFi with the Uniswap Web App and buy crypto on our web app using any card or bank transfer in 160+ countries with our first partner, MoonPay.” The availability…
Binance Launches Blockchain Education Program in Kazakhstan – Blockchain Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is behind an initiative to qualify university students in Kazakhstan to work in the industry. Under an agreement with the government, the blockchain course will be added to the curricula of higher education institutions across the country. Binance Exchange to Help Teach Blockchain at Kazakhstan’s Universities The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, is launching an education program in Kazakhstan. The trading platform is preparing to provide blockchain training to more than 40,000 students by 2026 at universities and colleges across the Central Asian nation, according to a…
Metaverse-First Blockchain Lamina1 Launches Rolling Fund for Web3 Builders
The Layer 1 blockchain is the brainchild of Neal Stephenson, who coined the term “metaverse” in 1992, and Peter Vessenes, co-founder of the Bitcoin Foundation. The project will also soon launch a testnet showcasing future use cases. Source
Wafini, A Cardano Based DAO Powered NFT Marketplace Launches Fully Functional Demo
Place/Date: – December 19th, 2022 at 4:06 pm UTC · 2 min read Source: Wafini Wafini team has announced the release of the demo of the first DAO Powered NFT Marketplace on Cardano. View Demo Here. Join Wafini Seed Sale here. According to he team, the Wafini NFT Marketplace Demo would lay necessary foundation for all future releases, though this may not be the final outlook of the Wafini NFT Marketplace as there could be further enhancements to the design before Beta launch on Cardano Mainnet by Q1 2023. Wafini…
Axelar launches $60M startup ecosystem program
The proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain Axelar launched on Dec. 19 a $60 million startup funding program dedicated to accelerating the development of decentralized applications and protocols that can replace centralized exchanges. The initiative is backed by over 15 blockchain investors. Dubbed Axelar Ecosystem Startup Funding Program, the initiative was designed to foster the development of Web3 applications addressing global issues that cannot be solved by the centralized internet. To qualify for funding, projects must also safeguard digital sovereignty, security and privacy, and work to onboard masses easily without unnecessary friction between…