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Amazon and Tech Mahindra to Create Blockchain-Based PPE Supply Chain Solutions
Indian based technology company Tech Mahindra announced today that it has partnered with U.S based e-commerce giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy blockchain solutions using Amazon’s managed blockchain.
Judge Denies Telegram's Appeal to Issue Grams to Non-US Entities, Says it's Too Late to Question SEC Jurisdiction
US Federal Judge P. Kevin Castel has denied Telegram’s request to issue its Gram tokens to overseas investors.
Dapper Labs Raises $18M in Token Sale
The team responsible for the crypto-collectibles phenomenon “Crypto Kitties” has just secured an $18 million token sale.
Coinbase has "Hidden Value" in Venture Investments, Says Oppenheimer Analyst
Oppenheimer analyst Owen Lau believes the company’s shares are grossly undervalued and gave COIN a $377 price target.
French Football Star Mbappe Seeks out Crypto Scammers Trying to Score off The PSG Striker's Reputation
Kylian Mbappe PSG star launches lawsuit over Bitcoin scammers who are allegedly using his name and image to convince investors to buy-in.
Ziglu Mobile Banking App Makes Cryptocurrency Easy for Everyone
Ziglu, the first UK regulated cryptocurrency bank, has launched its platform app after successfully completing its testing phase.
Crypto for Sex: Blockchain Takes Off in the Adult Entertainment Industry
Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular in the adult entertainment industry, as it can guarantee a high level of anonymity to its users, especially for pornography-related businesses.
University of Sussex Researchers Say Blatant Market Manipulation is a Disaster to Traditional Safe Havens
The University of Sussex Business School recently published an analysis indicating that widespread market manipulation is a serious problem that regulators should deal with so that to confront false prices and avoid distorting the minds of investors. According to the analysis report, the COVID-19 pandemic has created huge volatility in global financial markets. But as one might expect, prices of safe-haven assets like Bitcoin and gold are not surging, a problem that is caused by large-scale and intense manipulation.
NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip Boosts Murex MX.3 Performance, Enhances Energy Efficiency
NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip improves Murex MX.3 analytics and reduces power usage.
Copper Introduces Custody and Staking Solutions for SUI
Copper's latest move offers secure custody and staking services for SUI, targeting institutional investors.
Gala Games Launches Treasure Tapper: A New Token-Rewarding Clicker Game
Gala Games introduces Treasure Tapper, a Telegram-based clicker game rewarding users with free $TREZ tokens. Tap your way to exciting rewards and join the community fun.
Treasure Tapper Unveils New Daily Reward Feature to Enhance User Experience
Treasure Tapper introduces a new Daily Reward feature, allowing users to claim coins daily and prepare for upcoming game-enhancing upgrades.
Treasure Tapper Introduces QUESTS: Unlock Rewards with New Items and Experiences
Treasure Tapper's latest expansion, QUESTS, allows players to unlock luxurious items and exotic locations to boost their rewards. Tokens will soon be minted on the TON blockchain.
Gala Games Introduces New Features and Updates to Treasure Tapper
Gala Games unveils exciting updates and features for Treasure Tapper, its free Telegram mini app game, enhancing user engagement and rewards.
Gala Games Introduces Morse Code Challenges in Treasure Tapper for Daily Rewards
Gala Games' Treasure Tapper now features a 'Daily Code' challenge using Morse code. Players can solve daily clues to win 1M Coins.
Treasure Tapper Introduces New 'Stealing' Feature to Enhance Gameplay
Treasure Tapper's latest update introduces a 'Stealing' feature, allowing players to steal coins from others. Learn more about how it works and how to protect your coins.
Chiliz (CHZ) Holders Face Cancellation of 1000PEPPER Airdrop
Binance announces the cancellation of the planned fourth airdrop snapshot for Chiliz (CHZ) holders, affecting the distribution of 1000PEPPER tokens.
RISC Zero Announces Open Sourcing of Key Technological Innovations
RISC Zero's latest announcement reinforces open-source development ethos and vision for a secure digital world, transforming zero-knowledge cryptography and blockchain technology, enabling developers to create unprecedented solutions.
Indonesia to Launch State-Backed Crypto Exchange by Mid-2023
Indonesia plans to launch a state-backed crypto exchange by mid-2023 to promote a more secure and transparent market, with greater regulatory oversight and investor protection.
wBTC Supply Hits 9-Month Low After Major Burn
The supply of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) has hit its lowest point since May 2021 following a significant burn of 11,500 wBTC linked to Celsius. The current total supply of wBTC stands at 164,396, with a monthly growth rate of -7.39%. wBTC is an ERC-20 token that mirrors the value of Bitcoin and is pegged 1:1 with its price. It is managed by the decentralized autonomous organization wBTC DAO.
Former UK Minister, Philip Hammond Joins Crypto Firm Copper as Senior Adviser
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Philip Hammond has joined the London-based digital asset custodial service provider, Copper, as its Senior Advisor.
Shiba Inu Shibarium Introduces Wrapped BONE and Hosted Blockscout Explorer
Shibarium has 1 million wallets and near 1 million transactions. It launched a hosted Blockscout explorer and expanded its token bridge to include various tokens. The Wrapped BONE contract has been verified, and Shibarium plans to renounce the Bone contract.
Cryptocurrency Detective ZachXBT Uncovers Unusual ETH Withdrawals for MTG Cards
ZachXBT's analysis of cryptocurrency transactions involving the withdrawal of over 11,200 ETH, equivalent to $25 million, raises questions about the source and intent of these funds.
Goldman Sachs Says Cryptocurrency Is an Alternative to Copper, Not Gold
Jeff Currie revealed that cryptocurrency is not a substitute for gold, stating that risks associated with cryptos mean that their values are quite different from those of safe-haven assets such as gold.
Job Cuts at Circle and Dapper Labs: Bear Market Not Over
Even the giants are not immune to market pressures. Recent reports have highlighted significant workforce reductions at two major blockchain companies, Circle and Dapper Labs, despite their substantial fundraising successes.
InfStones aims to simplify ETH staking through Shappella upgrade
InfStones is offering a new Ethereum validator service that allows users to launch validator nodes for staking with just a few clicks. The platform is targeting both users and institutional investors by providing a simpler way to stake their tokens, with the added benefit of being able to stake less than 32 ETH after the Shappella upgrade. However, there has been a slight decline in Ethereum staking deposits due to regulatory pressure and the upcoming upgrade.
Unreleased Version of David Bowie's "Let's Dance" Surfaces as NFT
Gala Music, in partnership with Larry Dvoskin and Warner Chappell Music, is set to launch a limited edition collection of NFTs featuring an unreleased version of David Bowie's "Let's Dance." Each NFT will give its owner exclusive access to the song, co-produced with Bowie in 2002, with initial profits going toward charity.
State Street Partners with Copper.co to Offer Crypto Custody Services to Customers
The partnership will continue to help State Street bank to provide digital and crypto asset services for its clients.
Doppel Secures $14M in Series A Funding Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Doppel, a San Francisco-based AI digital risk protection company, secures $14M in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, aiming to enhance AI-powered brand security against digital threats like impersonation and phishing.
Australian Taxation Office Clarifies CGT on DeFi and Crypto Wrapping
The Australian Taxation Office has issued guidelines on the capital gains tax implications for decentralized finance activities and crypto token wrapping, following a recent security breach.
Wrapped Tokens Issued by FTX or Alameda Slumps, No Longer Redeemable
Following the filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy from FTX, the wrapped tokens issued by the crypto exchange or its sister trading shop Alameda Research have now undergone a price decline.
NBA Top Shot Creator Dapper Labs's Flow Launches $725m Blockchain Ecosystem Fund
NBA Top Shot producer Dapper Labs has announced a $725 million eco-fund for Layer 1 blockchain Flow to help grow the flow ecosystem.
Barclays to Buy Stakes in Crypto Firm Copper
UK-based Barclays bank has agreed to invest in the UK headquartered Copper.co, a digital asset custody technology provider.
NFL ALL DAY: Revolutionizing Sports Memorabilia Through NFTs
NFL ALL DAY merges NFL fandom with blockchain, offering a digital platform for collecting and trading NFL moment NFTs.
Bitcoin Needs to Sustain the Level Around $32.2-33K as Support to Strengthen an Upward Momentum, says Market Analyst
Market analysts believe that the renewed upward momentum in the BTC market will sustain if the range between $32.2 and $33K got support.
Ethereum Blockchain Now Has $2 Billion in Bitcoin as BTC Fever Taking Over DeFi Investors
Currently, Ethereum holds more than $2 billion worth of Bitcoin on its blockchain, as investors are getting creative with BTC and anticipating its next bull run.
Ethereum Might Experience a Period of Consolidation, says Market Analyst
Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe acknowledged that ETH was holding a crucial support level, which may trigger a period of consolidation.
XRP Coin to Feature in DeFi With Proposed Wrapped XRP Coming to Ethereum
Starting from next month, blockchain cross-chain assets provider Wrapped.com will be launching wrapped XRP (wXRP), a 1:1 XRP asset on the Ethereum blockchain.
Google Partners With Dapper Labs to Aid the Growth of Web3.0
Google has inked a multi-year partnership with Dapper Labs to help scale the development of Web3.0.
SEC Charges Rapper T.I. for Role in Alleged Fraudulent ICOs
The SEC filed a complaint against T.I and four other individuals for selling unregistered and fraudulent cryptocurrency securities for two firms.
Dapper Labs Restricts Russian-based NFT Accounts, Abides by EU Sanctions
Dapper Labs said it is complying with new sanctions approved by EU member states amid Russia’s continued escalating conflicts in Ukraine.
Celsius May Repay Customers With Wrapped Assets
Executives at Celsius Network are proposing to pay back customers by issuing new wrapped assets to trade on other platforms, a new leaked recording revealed.
Copper.Co Hires Mastercard’s Tim Neill as New Chief Risk Officer
The new appointment of Neill will enable Copper.co to realize the full potential of its crypto offerings to fuel a more equitable financial system alongside innovation and economic growth.
Crypto.com Appoints Former Visa Boss as VP of Policy of EMEA
Digital currency trading platform, Crypto.com has tapped the services of Roeland Van der Stappen, a Brussels-based regulatory veteran as its new Vice President of Policy in charge of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
DeFi Reaches Record High of $13.7 Billion in Total Value Locked
The decentralized finance sector has reached a new all-time high of $13.69 billion in total value locked (TVL).
Bringing Bitcoin to Ethereum: Wrapped Bitcoin Surpasses $1 Billion in Total Value Locked
Decentralized finance (DeFi) keeps booming as one of its Bitcoin tokenization protocols recently skyrocketed by 900% in a span of two months.
NFT Platform LÜM Cooperates with 25 World-renowned Musicians to Launch the "Access Pass" NFT
U.S.-based music blockchain NFT platform LÜM has announced a partnership with 25 world-renowned musicians to launch the “Access Pass” NFT.
Sportium Announces Strategic Partnership with Dapper Labs
Sportium has announced the successful close of investment from Dapper Labs with both signing an MOU as they both pursue a strategic partnership in helping Sportium fulfil its potential.
Metaverse Giants Collaborate to Form DAO Metaverse Alliance
Metaverse developers have collaborated to form the DAO Metaverse called "Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3" (OMA3), aiming to provide enterprises with new decentralized business models.
UAE Leverages Blockchain, Robotics and 3D Printing to Flatten Coronavirus Curve
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), through in5, a startup incubator for nurturing businesses and ideas, is deploying blockchain, robotics, and 3D printing technologies to instigate the wellbeing and safety of its citizens amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Making a Difference in Africa: Paxful Unveils Bitcoin Donation Fund to Overcome Coronavirus Pandemic
Paxful aims to provide support in Africa to address the coronavirus outbreak.
Could IBM’s Blockchain Platform be the Solution to Disrupted Healthcare Supply Chains Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic?
IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect leverages the existing IBM’s blockchain platform, Trust Your Supplier, which is a blockchain-based trusted digital identity and supplier information that simplifies the supplier onboarding and supplier management processes while reducing risks. IBM is allowing qualifying suppliers to use Rapid Supplier Connect free of charge until August 31. New York’s largest nonprofit healthcare group, Northwell Health recently joined IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect Network, a blockchain project that aims to tackle the disrupted healthcare supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
IBM, KPMG, Walmart, Merck Reveal Results of FDA Blockchain Drug Tracing Pilot
IBM, KPMG, Walmart, and Merck’s blockchain pilot in drug-tracing has successfully exceeded the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) benchmarks. The pilot program aimed to encourage new technologies to be used in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Blockchain was used as a shared record movement of pharmaceutical drugs through the supply chain, which resulted in improved efficiency. Recalls were proven to be done in just seconds, rather than in days, as blockchain offers traceability.
How Crypto is Helping a Globally-Recognised NGO with Their Covid-19 Response
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the world, causing almost half-a-million deaths, illnesses, and economic downturns. The World Bank argues that the deadly virus could push up to 60 million people into extreme poverty, wiping out the progress made in this area in the past three years.