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24.06 / 11:49
Adoption
NFT
Eminem and Snoop Dogg turn into BAYC chars in new music video
It was only a year and a half ago that there appeared to be bad feelings between Snoop Dogg and Eminem, both of whom are Dr. Dre's proteges. Now, the legendary rappers have a new music video where they are featured as Bored Apes.
24.06 / 10:59
Adoption
solana
Smartphone
Solana Labs, Smartphone Maker Osom Team up to Unveil Web3-ready Handset
Solana Labs, the firm behind the Solana (SOL) blockchain, says it will launch an Android mobile phone for the Solana network – and aims to ship the device to customers as early as next year.
23.06 / 17:47
business
Blockchain
Adoption
economics
open
How blockchain can open up energy markets: EU DLT expert explains
Aside from the buzzing neologism of Web3, there is a bit less catchy but hardly less important concept of Industry 4.0, which includes the new and revolutionary drivers of the next generation’s industrial landscape. And, especially when it comes to the energy sector, blockchain lies at the heart of these technologies.
23.06 / 17:47
Adoption
NFT
Sport
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo to get football fans into Web3 with Binance partnership
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has signed an exclusive multi-year nonfungible token (NFT) partnership with crypto exchange Binance. The collaboration aims to introduce soccer fans to the Web3 ecosystem through global NFT campaigns.
23.06 / 14:31
Blockchain
Adoption
defi
privacy
Financial
Transparent financial systems won't get real traction, blockchain exec argues
As the conversation around privacy intensified with the recent Litecoin (LTC) upgrade called Mimblewimble and regulators’ reaction to the feature, Adrian Brink, the founder of blockchain protocol Anoma, weighed in on the topic and shared his perspectives to Cointelegraph.
23.06 / 13:49
Dogecoin
Adoption
Crime
Popular Meme Coin Dogecoin Used in 'Most Serious' Crimes
Dogecoin (DOGE), the world's largest meme coin in terms of market capitalization, is being used by illicit actors in the "most serious types of crime," according to a recent report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic.
23.06 / 12:43
23.06 / 07:01
Adoption
Bank of England
Bitcoin
China warns Bitcoin is heading to zero but BoE looks on the bright side
The Chinese government has capitalized on the violent downturn in the crypto market by warning crypto investors that Bitcoin prices are “heading to zero.”
23.06 / 06:47
Adoption
economics
Bitcoin
place
Russian Ministry of Finance Says There’s No Place for Crypto in Oil Trading
The Russian finance ministry has cast doubt on talk of the nation selling oil for crypto – but claims that blockchain-powered tokens could play an “alternative” role in the business dealings of smaller-scale exporters.
23.06 / 00:33
business
Adoption
kpmg
Institutions are exploring the space — KPMG Canada crypto team
The Canadian operations of Big Four auditor Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, or KPMG, may have a role to play in institutions entering the crypto space, according to two team members.
22.06 / 22:10
Blockchain
Adoption
NFT
Marketplace
TAG Heuer has an NFT smartwatch: Nifty Newsletter, June 15–21
This week’s newsletter highlights Yahoo’s plans to get involved in nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverse-based projects. Also, watch manufacturer TAG Heuer is dipping its toes into NFTs, and digital collectible platforms in China have increased in number despite warnings from the government.
22.06 / 20:33
Blockchain
Adoption
NFT
EBAY
acquires
eBay acquires KnownOrigin, expanding its foray into NFTs and blockchain
eBay, an e-commerce giant, has announced the acquisition KnownOrigin, a nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace that will help the e-commerce company foray further into the world of blockchain technology and digital collectibles.
22.06 / 20:33
Blockchain
Technology
Adoption
defi
dYdX moves to Cosmos-based blockchain for V4 to optimize decentralization and trading flow
On Thursday, crypto derivatives platform dYdX, which is currently built on Ethereum Layer 2, announced that it would be moving to a standalone blockchain based on the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint proof-of-stake consensus for its V4 update. The firm cites the Cosmos blockchain's decentralization and performance as reasons for being a "best fit" for building dYdX for V4.
22.06 / 18:23
business
Blockchain
Technology
Adoption
Shopify
Shopify unveils tokengated commerce as part of new connect-to-consumer experience
As part of a new series of connect-to-consumer initiatives developed this year, Shopify will allow merchants to connect with fans and drive sales by creating exclusive merchandise for tokenholders. The initiative, dubbed "tokengate," is available in early-access beta mode.
22.06 / 17:18
Stablecoin
Adoption
Tether
USDT
Tether Launches GBP-pegged Stablecoin, Supports UK Plan to Become ‘Cryptoasset Hub’
The stablecoin issuer Tether, known as the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new stablecoin pegged to the British pound.
22.06 / 16:40
22.06 / 16:40
business
Adoption
defi
lending
Low
Celsius’ crisis exposes problems of low liquidity in bear markets
After one week of pausing user withdrawals, swaps and transfers, the firm said it was maintaining an open dialogue with regulators and officials and plans to continue working with them regarding this pause. Celsius has yet to comment on when the company is going to stabilize its operations. Celsius has also paused communications on Twitter Spaces and ask-me-anything (AMA) sessions “to focus on navigating these unprecedented challenges.”
22.06 / 14:39
Blockchain
Adoption
Conference
Meet the Snoop Dogg impersonator who walked around NFT.NYC
A man impersonating the hip-hop icon Snopp Dogg went around NFT.NYC to fire things up at the nonfungible token (NFT) event. While the intention was to bring fun to the event, there were some mixed reactions from the online community.
22.06 / 13:31
Adoption
regulation
Asia
Crypto.com scores approval from Singapore finance regulators
Major Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its Major Payment Institution License. The license will let the platform provide a range of payment services in the country.
22.06 / 12:41
Adoption
regulation
Qatar Central Bank in ‘foundation stage‘ of launching digital currency
The 2.8-million nation of Qatar is going to join a growing range of countries, experimenting with the central bank digital currency (CBDC) concept. The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) is currently “in the foundation stage” of issuing its digital currency.
22.06 / 12:41
Blockchain
Adoption
Investments
Bitcoin
Deal
Roxe Holding in talks for listing on Nasdaq via $3.6B SPAC deal
Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, a special-purpose acquisition firm (SPAC), has announced plans to go public with blockchain-based payments firm Roxe Holding Inc.
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