Tag: Launches

Lufthansa Group taps NFTs, launches loyalty program on Polygon

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Lufthansa Group, the flag carrier of Germany, has introduced Uptrip, a new loyalty program leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs), on Polygon, an Ethereum sidechain. Different airlines, including Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, among others, are part of the program. The initiative offers passengers NFT rewards that unlock various benefits like access to exclusive airport lounges, WiFi, and bonus airline miles. The company aims to enhance the current NFT Uptrip by introducing a trading feature on Polygon and…

Binance Labs launches ColLabs for founders and builders

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Binance Labs is launching a new platform called ColLabs, targeting web3 founders, builders, and investors. ColLabs aims to streamline venture capital operations, knowledge sharing, and professional networking. It extends Binance Labsโ€™ ongoing incubation and guidance efforts, targeting the mentoring and funding needs of the web3 sector with unique resources like customized learning content and event access. However, there have been question about it accessibility due to the exclusivity of these resources. Weโ€™re thrilled to announce ColLabs…

Airline Group Lufthansa Launches Polygon-Based NFT Loyalty Program

The rewards program has the potential to bring blockchain technology to more users as Lufthansa Group has about 36 million members in its regular Miles and More loyalty program. Lufthansa Group, the parent company of airlines such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, Brussel Airlines and others, has announced the launch of a new NFT-based loyalty program. Eligible customers in the program will receive blockchain-based digital trading cards that they can use to unlock benefits. The loyalty program is called Uptrip and is available on all of…

Lufthansa airline launches NFT loyalty program on Polygon

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Lufthansa, one of the largest airline groups in Europe, has launched its nonfungible token (NFT) loyalty program on the Polygon Network. The program will allow passengers to turn their trips into NFTs that can unlock rewards like miles and business lounge vouchers.ย  On Aug. 31, Lufthansa announced the Uptrip mobile application, a project by Lufthansa Innovation Hub, the airline groupโ€™s digital innovation unit and Miles & More, the airlinesโ€™ frequent flyer program. Lufthansa’s @Uptrip_app loyalty program is building #onPolygon to turn flights into rewardsCollect NFT trading cards for every flight…

Binance launches a new entity in Poland

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Binance has announced the launch of a new entity in Poland known as Poland sp. z o.o, with its main focus on the Belgium market. The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) recently ordered the company to stop offering its services in Belgium due to violating internal compliance laws. With the creation of its new entity in Poland, the company will be able to continue offering its services to Belgian residents. Binance explained that Belgian…

Circle launches USDC stablecoin on Mercado Pago in Chile

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Fintech company Circle announced a partnership with Mercado Libre on Aug. 29 to bring the USD Coin stablecoin to Mercado Pago. 1/ The largest fintech in LATAM, @mercadopago, part of Mercado Libre, the Amazon of LATAM with 200M users, is rolling out support for USDC in key markets, starting with Chile. Momentum for USDC and digital dollars building around the world! https://t.co/3mNQxXvNUC โ€” Jeremy Allaire (@jerallaire) August 29, 2023 Referring to Mercado Libre as โ€œthe Amazon of LATAM with 200M users,โ€ Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire posted a thread on X…

DoorDash launches AI bot to take customers’ takeout orders

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Food delivery service platform DoorDash is integrating AI technology for their restaurant clients, which will see customers communicating their food orders to AI-powered bots instead of busy in-house staff. According to an Aug. 28 announcement from DoorDash, the new AI-powered voice ordering system will answer customer phone calls, which will be available to “select operators.” The companyโ€™s 2023 Restaurant Online Ordering Trends report revealed that while 20% of customers prefer to order their food via phone, up to 50% of customer calls are left unanswered โ€” leading to significant unrealized…

HashKey officially launches as Hong Kong’s first retail crypto exchange

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied HashKey Exchange has officially opened its doors, marking its entry as the first licensed retail virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong. HashKey Exchange, Hong Kongโ€™s first licensed retail virtual asset exchange, has officially commenced operations. The launch event was a collaborative effort among representatives from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, major banking institutions, insurance companies, and Big 4 auditing firms. ๐ŸŒ Itโ€™s a momentous day! HashKey Exchange Grand Launch is TODAY, and weโ€™re…

Ceffu Launches Newest Off-Exchange Settlement Solution MirrorX for Binance Institutional Users

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August 28, 2023 โ€“ Vilnus, Lithuania Ceffu, the institutional crypto custodian and partner of Binance โ€“ the worldโ€™s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume โ€“ announced today the release of its newest off-exchange settlement solution, MirrorX. Launched as an evolution of its predecessor, this innovative custody solution provides institutional investors with the fastest gateway to the Binance Exchange โ€“ with instantaneous access to most of the products available in the Binance ecosystem, including spot, margin and futures trading โ€“ without needing to move their assets to the exchange. Digital assets…