Tag: Launches

‘Computer language that anyone can read’ launches Aeternity compiler

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Smart contract computer language Lexon (LEX) launched a compiler on Aug. 3, allowing developers to write contracts in Lexon and have them be converted into Solidity, Sophia or JavaScript, according to statements made to Cointelegraph by Lexon founder Henning Diedrich. The compiler runs on the Aeternity (AE) blockchain network and charges LEX tokens as payment for each compilation cycle. Dubbed “the computer language anyone can read,” Lexon is a computer language intended to seem like an ordinary written or spoken language. Specifically, the current version is developed to look and…

Base launches mainnet bridge UI for end users, sets Aug. 9 for official launch

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Coinbase’s Base network has released a user interface (UI) for its official bridge, allowing end users to onboard for the first time without relying on developer tools, according to an Aug. 3 announcement. The team has set Aug. 9 as Base’s “official” release date. The team will award over 100 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $184,000, in grants to developers and content creators as part of a month-long launch event called the “Onchain Summer.” Base is now open for bridging Base opens for everything on August 9 We’re helping throw an…

ICP-based blockchain chat app launches ‘Communities’ to compete with Discord

Blockchain chat app OpenChat has enabled users to create Discord-like servers called “Communities,” according to an Aug. 2 announcement. Early UX prototype for OpenChat Communities. Source: OpenChat OpenChat is a blockchain-based chat app running on the Internet Computer (ICP) network. It facilitates mostly crypto-oriented chat groups, including some with a few thousand members. LootMoneyArmy (3,201 members), Magnetic (2,703 members) and DFinityVN (2,597 members) are some examples of OpenChat groups. The app’s development team first announced the Communities feature in February. At the time, they observed that users were employing OpenChat…

Etihad Airways Launches Staking for Miles Through Web3 Loyalty Program Horizon Club

The original EY-ZERO1 collection granted holders exclusive benefits, including Etihad Silver Tier status for one year and access to an NFT holders’ event at the Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 race. The new collection offers an expanded list of digital and real-world rewards, including a 12-month Etihad Guest Silver Tier Status, priority check-in, a 25% boost when earning Etihad Guest Miles, lounge access at Abu Dhabi International airport, membership to the Etihad: Virtual Club, a fast-track to go from Silver to Gold Tier status and a customized Etihad membership card.…

US crypto bills on the move, Worldcoin launches, Russia’s CBDC…

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Top Stories This Week Crypto bills pass congressional committee in ‘huge win’ for US crypto A key United States House panel has approved a pair of bills that could finally deliver some regulatory clarity to crypto firms in the country. On July 26, lawmakers voted in favor of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which establishes rules for crypto firms on when to register with either the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the Securities and Exchange Commission. The panel also approved the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act,…

Ramp launches in Brazil to drive crypto adoption in Latin America

Ramp, a fintech company, announced its expansion into Brazil to accelerate crypto adoption across Latin America.  Ramp expands into Latin America The company has established a local entity in the Latin American region to expand its presence and offer users a secure platform for trading cryptocurrencies with various payment methods.  This move, Ramp said, is an important step towards their larger mission of making the web3 space accessible to everyone globally while also providing a seamless onboarding experience.  Furthermore, their expansion into Latin America presents opportunities for local web3 projects…

Archax Launches Institutional Crypto Exchange, Lists 2 Pairs

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London-based Archax announced today (Wednesday) the launch of its institution-focused cryptocurrency exchange, which will be operational around the clock. The exchange is focused on catering to the demand from professional and institutional clients. Discover StealthEX.io – the future of cryptocurrency. Swap instantly across 1000+ coins, no sign-up, secure, and private. Dive into the new age of crypto! Initially, the exchange has listed only BTC and ETH against USD. However, it plans to add more trading pairs in the coming weeks and throughout the rest of the year. “We are thrilled…

OpenAI creator launches Worldcoin

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In the latest episode of The Market Report, analyst and writer Marcel Pechman discusses the Worldcoin token launch, why it is controversial, and the differences between it and most altcoins. According to the analysis, investors should take time to understand the project before even considering an investment. Looking at the tokenomics of the Worldcoin token, launched on July 24, there are two absolute outliers. Firstly, the extremely high volume overtook the market cap, as the token reportedly traded 1.6 times its entire capitalization in the first 24 hours. How’s that…

TikTok launches text posts feature to rival Twitter and Threads

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Social media giant TikTok announced a feature launch aimed at dethroning Twitter (recently rebranded to X) as the go-to text-based social media platform. Just 20 days after Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launched Threads to rival X, TikTok joined the race by allowing TikTokers to create and post text-based content. The new feature aims to provide a platform for users that display their creativity over comments and captions. TikTok user interface for text posts. Source: TikTok When creating a new post on TikTok, users can choose between photo, video and text. Unlike…

Worldcoin launches token to distinguish humans from bots

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Worldcoin (WLD), a project partly created by OpenAI CEO Sam Alman, launched the token that will be used within the project’s ecosystem on July 24.  The project has continuously split opinions from within the crypto space up to Silicon Valley, with some praising the project’s ambition to some calling it “creepy” and “dystopian.” Despite these comments, the project continues to pursue its goal of solving income inequality and online identity authentication. It’s time. 24.7.23 pic.twitter.com/9oHW4DIMJX — Worldcoin (@worldcoin) July 23, 2023 The project was first launched back on March 14,…