Tag: Launches

EU spot Bitcoin ETF live, Sei Network beta launches as Tradecurve Markets sells 300M TCRV

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This article covers three of the biggest developments in the crypto space: EU’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, Sei Network’s launch, and Tradecurve Markets‘ sale of 300 million TCRV. Let’s break down how each of these will impact the crypto space. Tradecurve Markets sells 300 million TCRV In stage 5 of the Tradecurve Markets presale, 32 million TCRV tokens have been sold. Tradecurve Markets aims to shape crypto trading by breaking down traditional barriers and democratizing access. The decentralized platform offers various assets, including stocks, Forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Users can register accounts…

Sui Network launches Google, Twitch and Facebook logins for DApps

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Layer-one blockchain Sui Network has taken a step towards simplifying Web3 onboarding, allowing users to sign up for Sui-powered apps without having to manage an external crypto wallet or seed phrase.  In a Sept. 13 press release the Sui Foundation shared that users would be able to login into decentralized applications (DApps) by using Google, Facebook, and Twitch login details via a new zkLogin (Zero Knowledge login) feature. Instead of dealing with pesky Web3 wallets, users can log in the same way they’re used to on other areas of the…

Alibaba launches its ChatGPT-like AI model for public use amid loosening restrictions in China

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Alibaba announced that its proprietary large language model, an artificial intelligence system called Tongyi Qianwen, will be available for public and enterprise access throughout China starting Sept. 13.  Tongyi Qianwen is a ChatGPT-like large language model trained on a corpus of English and Chinese text. While its exact specifications aren’t known — early rumors indicated it would be trained with as many as 10 trillion parameters, 10 times as many as OpenAI’s GPT4, but these remain unsubstantiated — Alibaba previously released two 7 billion-parameter open-source models based on the Tongyi…

TikTok Officially Launches Its E-Commerce Shop in United States

To encourage collaboration, TikTok Shop has introduced an affiliate program, allowing sellers to partner with creators on a commission basis to promote their products. TikTok has launched its long-anticipated e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of online shopping. With a user base of over 150 million in the country, the move aims to revolutionize how Americans shop online. The popular social media platform launched the pilot of its e-commerce program in November 2022. In February this year, the company started adding…

PayPal Launches USD Off-Ramp Service Following Recent On-Ramp Partnership with Ledger

PayPal says that by launching the new service to USD on ramp, it hopes to simplify customer interactions with cryptocurrencies. Payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) is expanding services offered as part of its expansion into the crypto sector. Following its launch of an on-ramp function that lets customers buy crypto, PayPal has launched an off-ramp service so that users can easily sell the crypto for USD. The company announced this in a news release published on Monday. The statement noted that PayPal is simplifying the functions of services like…

Coinbase Prime Launches Innovative Web3 Wallet for Retail and Institutional Clients

The tool seamlessly integrates with Coinbase Prime accounts, simplifying access to Web3 features directly and eliminating the need for multiple app downloads, thereby enhancing the overall user experience. Coinbase has announced the launch of the Coinbase Prime Web3 Wallet to provide secure and useful services to its institutional and retail clients. The significance of launching a Web3 wallet cannot be overstated, as it plays a central role in providing an exceptional user experience within a decentralized digital landscape. The company wrote: “We are excited to announce the launch of the…

Fireblocks launches non-custodial wallet-as-a-service – CryptoX

Fireblocks launched a non-custodial wallet-as-a-service aimed at catering to businesses across various sectors, reflecting a broader industry trend towards user-controlled digital assets. Fireblocks introduced a non-custodial wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) tailored for various sectors, including brands, corporates, fintechs, and web3 businesses today, Sept. 11. This development is noteworthy as it reflects a larger industry trend toward user-controlled assets, particularly in light of challenges faced by centralized platforms like FTX. The non-custodial wallet is designed to work across multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, facilitated by a software development kit. While…

Google Chrome launches built-in user tracking for advertisers

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Google Chrome launched its built-in tracking and ad-curation platform, “Privacy Sandbox,” on Sept. 7 for general availability, according to a company blog post. The platform was originally rolled out to a small percentage of users but is now available to around 97% of users. Google said the remaining 3% will be onboarded over the next few months. Privacy experts have criticized the new tracking system. But in its announcement, Google defended it, stating that Privacy Sandbox needs to be implemented to eliminate third-party cookies and fingerprinting. Google is introducing Privacy…

Google launches Digital Futures Project with $20M in grants to support ‘responsible AI’

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Google and its charitable arm, Google.org, launched the Digital Futures Project, an initiative to study responsible artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, on Sept. 11.  The Mountain View company will invest a total of $20 million in grants to leading think tanks and academic institutions around the world with the expressed aim “to facilitate dialogue and inquiry” into AI technologies. According to a blog post, Google wishes to address issues of fairness, bias, misinformation, security and the future of work through deep collaboration with outside organizations and a commitment to facilitating responsible…

France Launches Certificate Training Program for Finfluencers

AMF Chair Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani noted that the financial sector is highly regulated, and investment communications must be law-compliant, clear, and balanced. Two regulators in France, The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité (ARPP), have jointly set up a training module for finfluencers. Previously, the two bodies created the Responsible Influence Certificate in 2021. Since its launch, nearly 1,000 influencers have received the certificate after completing the general training course on best practices in influencer marketing. In addition to the general certificate, influencers…