Tag: Launches

Robinhood Launches Commission-free Crypto Trading App in EU

Robinhood’s clients in the European Union can buy and sell 25 tokens via a commission-free app. Today it has been announced that Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ: HOOD) made a commission-free crypto trading application available to users in the European Union. It happened just a week after Robinhood’s stock-broking services were launched in the UK. Via the app, the company’s customers have the possibility to purchase and sell over 25 digital assets. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) are also among them. “It is the only custodial crypto platform where…

Moody’s launches quantum-as-a-service platform for finance

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According to the Moody’s Analytics website, QFStudio is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that will serve as “a continuous integration, benchmark, and delivery platform” for quantum computing solutions. Quantum computing for finance The burgeoning quantum computing sector is expected to experience steady growth over the next few decades. A recent forecast predicted that quantum computing technologies would grow from a market capitalization in the United States of about $138 million in 2022 to $1.2 billion by 2030. Currently, most of the focus in quantum computing is on research and development. Companies…

Thrash-metal band Megadeth launches NFT collection and metaverse community

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Legendary American thrash metal band Megadeth announced a new nonfungible token (NFT) collection on Dec. 5, allowing fans exclusive access to content and physical experiences. The band announced the NFTs on social media through a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying the 5,000-piece collection features the band’s digital mascot, ​​Vic Rattlehead. Introducing @MegadethDigital. Our 5000-piece generative collection featuring Vic Rattlehead brought to life in a new way by our talented artist @TheHaddy. Live on December 22nd, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock doors in the real and metaverse world alike,…

Exchange Launches Version 2.0, Adds Support for Solana and DEX Aggregation

By directly integrating Solana, Hashflow 2.0 becomes the first DEX to offer cross-chain trading between Ethereum and Solana. Decentralized exchange Hashflow is out with its 2.0 iteration, and may have added some advancements to its platform. First off, the December 5 launch includes support for Solana, which is arguably one of the fastest and most scalable blockchains. It also features DEX aggregation services, albeit for the first time on its platform. That is, traders may now access the best prices and liquidity across multiple DEXes, and would, therefore, be able…

Mantle Launches Liquid Staking Protocol, Aiming for Top 3 in Decentralized Staking

Mantle, Ethereum’s Layer 2 platform, launched Mantle LSP, a liquid staking protocol. It positions itself among top providers, competing fiercely for the third spot in liquid staking volume, challenging rivals Lido and Rocket Pool. This Monday, Ethereum’s Layer 2 platform Mantle announced the launch of Mantle LSP “a permissionless, non-custodial ETH liquid staking protocol”. This marks the second key product from the Mantle ecosystem following the main Mantle network released in July 2022. Mantle LSP allows platform users to stake ETH in exchange for $mETH tokens. According to the company,…

Binance Launches Anchored Coins EUR (AEUR), Celebrates Listing with Promo Offer

Issued natively on the Ethereum and BNB Chain, AEUR intends to add support for more blockchains in the near future. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Anchored Coins EUR (AEUR) stablecoin. According to the announcement, users may begin trading the new stablecoin on its platform today by 10:00 (UTC). For a start, however, only four trading pairs will be supported. They are AEUR/USDT, BTC/AEUR, ETH/AEUR, and EUR/AEUR. As Binance commonly does its listings, withdrawal of AEUR will be delayed for at least…

Brazil’s largest bank Itau Unibanco launches Bitcoin trading — Report

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Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco has launched a cryptocurrency trading service for its clients as part of its investment platform, Reuters reported on Dec. 4. Itau, the largest bank by assets in Brazil and one of the leading lenders in Latin America, is debuting crypto trading with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), digital asset head Guto Antunes reportedly said. In the future, the bank plans to add more cryptocurrencies for trading, he noted. “It starts with Bitcoin, but our overarching strategic plan is to expand to other crypto assets in the…

Trezor launches education initiative in Africa, funds Bitcoineta trip

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The hardware cryptocurrency wallet firm Trezor has continued its efforts to promote Bitcoin (BTC) education globally by launching a new educational initiative in Africa. The Trezor Academy was officially launched at the Trezor-backed Africa Bitcoin Conference in Ghana’s capital of Accra on Dec. 4, the firm announced to Cointelegraph. The academy is an educational program focused on spreading Bitcoin knowledge in Africa. Previously launched as a pilot in 2023, the program aims to provide in-person meetups led by local Bitcoin experts and enable a platform for local individuals to learn about…

Mastercard launches generative AI chatbot to help you shop online

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Dynamic Yield by Mastercard, a digital personalization and artificial intelligence subsidiary of Mastercard, announced the launch of its Shopping Muse generative AI chatbot assistant for ecommerce on Nov. 30.  The AI system was revealed in a company blog post. According to Dynamic Yield, Shopping Muse is “an advanced generative AI tool that revolutionizes how consumers search for and discover products in a retailer’s digital catalog.” Shopping Muse generative artificial intelligence Generative AI systems, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DALL-E, are designed to convert colloquial user commands into text, video, audio,…

Binance launches the world’s first crypto triparty deal

Binance introduces a pioneering triparty agreement with a banking partner, offering a secure solution for institutional investors to manage counterparty risks in the crypto market. Binance has successfully executed the world’s first cryptocurrency triparty arrangement with a banking partner, although the specific banking partner was unidentified. This significant development offers a first-in-crypto solution that mirrors traditional financial frameworks, specifically designed to cater to the needs of institutional investors. The triparty agreement allows institutional investors to store their trading collateral off-exchange, under the custody of a third-party banking partner. This innovative…