Enjin Launches NFT-Focused Blockchain, Migrates Native Token and Merges Efinity Token

Singapore-based Enjin, a pioneer in the blockchain ecosystem for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and digital assets, has launched the Enjin Blockchain. The innovative new blockchain, dedicated to NFTs, is built on the open-source Substrate framework, distinguishing it from others by integrating NFT-related transactions directly into its foundational code, rather than relying on smart contracts. Incorporating NFT transactions at the protocol level enhances scalability and prepares projects for future-proofed digital assets. Notably, Enjin Blockchain features like Fuel Tanks and Discrete Accounts simplify end-user interaction by subsidizing transaction fees and eliminating the need…

El Salvador’s Bitcoin miner Volcano Energy launches with $250M investment

A public-private partnership in El Salvador pledging to pump $1 billion into creating a Bitcoin (BTC) mining farm has received its first $250 million. This first release of funds kickstarts a 241-megawatt (MW) power generation park in the country’s Metapán region. Volcano Energy, the company behind the site, said the funds would go toward developing the power generation park using solar and wind energy, which will eventually power the Bitcoin mining operation. Volcano Energy chairman Max Keiser took to Twitter on June 7 to announce the news. .@Volcano_Energy receives the…

Google Cloud launches free courses to help users build their own GPT-style AI

Google Cloud recently launched a suite of free online educational courses designed to teach the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as well as provide an introduction to the Generative AI Studio development environment. Learn more about #generativeAI at no cost! This Google Cloud Skills Boost learning path will teach you the foundational knowledge to understand Generative AI and Google Cloud’s approach to this transformative technology → https://t.co/uLeaKNpq67 pic.twitter.com/nRW1kcMZCR — Google Cloud (@googlecloud) June 4, 2023 Generative AI systems have become a global industry since the launch of OpenAI’s…

Binance launches bitcoin NFTs amidst SEC lawsuit

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Binance has added bitcoin non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to its marketplace only one day after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against the business. In addition to BTC DeGods, Bitcoin Bandits, Bitcoin Frogs, Bitcoin Pizzas, and Bitcoin Punks, this cryptocurrency exchange’s NFT marketplace will now feature over 25 collections of bitcoin NFTs. The bitcoin community and the cryptocurrency industry are now fixated on NFTs related to bitcoin because of their sudden prominence as…

Louis Vuitton Launches Treasure Trunk Digital Collectible Priced at €39,000

Each Treasure Trunk from Louis Vuitton is a soulbound token that opens owners to exclusive experiences and designs. French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has launched its iconic travel trunk as a digital collectible in a collection called the VIA Treasure Trunk. The launch is part of Louis Vuitton’s affinity for digital adoption and Web3. The Treasure Trunks are part of Louis Vuitton’s broader “Via” project. Translated from Latin as “road”, Via is the fashion house’s project that offers several products and experiences to a select few. Each Treasure Trunk…

Apple Officially Launches Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset, Available in Early 2024

The Apple Vision Pro headset comes with a wide array of features including 4K screens and Spatial Audio, and will first launch in the US. At the Monday Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) officially announced its mixed reality Vision Pro headset priced at $3,499. The announcement is the tech giant’s first major product in nine years since the Apple Watch launched in 2014. Apple’s Vision Pro will offer users a new way to experience surrounding spaces and also use existing apps. Anyone can watch movies, play video…

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange Launches Bitcoin and Ether Futures

Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, a derivatives platform linked to its namesake cryptocurrency exchange, will introduce Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts for institutional clients on June 5. Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Coinbase Ether (ETI) futures contracts, sized 1 Bitcoin and 10 Ether per contract, respectively, will be accessible through third-party institutional Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) and brokers, the company announced on Friday. Coinbase in the announcement said it has witnessed increased demand for futures contracts among investors. Futures contracts are agreements that allow investors to buy or sell an asset at a…