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Decoding Elon Musk’s Vision: The Future of X Payments
Elon Musk’s “everything app,” X, has set the crypto community abuzz with speculation as it creates a dedicated account for its upcoming X payments feature.
https://altshift.news/2024/01/elon-musks-vision-x-payments/
Elon Musk’s “everything app,” X, has set the crypto community abuzz with speculation as it creates a dedicated account for its upcoming X payments feature.
Unveiling Chapter 2: Solana Mobile’s Phenomenal Success Sparks Web3 Excitement.
Solana Mobile’s latest venture, Chapter 2, has taken the web3 phone landscape by storm, selling out all preorders within a mere 24 hours.
Announced just this week, Chapter 2 is the successor to Solana Mobile's initial web3 phone, the Saga. Strikingly, this new release boasts a more budget-friendly price of $450, a considerable drop from the Saga's $599 tag.
Exploring New Horizons: OKX Secures VASP License in Dubai.
OKX’s global expansion takes a significant leap as it secures a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai
https://altshift.news/2024/01/okx-secures-license-in-dubai/
OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, revealed the acquisition of the license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. However, it's important to note that the license remains non-operational until specific conditions and localisation requirements are completely met. The company empha...
Decoding Web3: X Drops NFT Profile Pics, Bitcoin’s Lunar Journey Stalls
X, under Elon Musk’s guidance, discontinues NFT profile pictures.
https://altshift.news/2024/01/x-drops-nft-profile-pics/
X, the tech venture helmed by Elon Musk, surprised users this week by discontinuing support for NFT profile pictures, a feature introduced in January 2022. Initially a free offering, Musk later monetised the profile pictures, but the abrupt reversal suggests a change in perspective. The formerly hex...
Unlocking New Horizons: Mercado Bitcoin Expands Its Cryptocurrency Portfolio with TRON’s TRX
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https://altshift.news/2024/01/mercado-bitcoin-trons-trx/
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s premier cryptocurrency exchange, kicks off 2024 by adding Tronix (TRX), the native utility token of the TRON network, to its extensive list of digital assets. This move underscores Mercado Bitcoin’s commitment to diversifying its offerings and introducing credible digit...
Circle Internet Financial, the powerhouse behind the renowned USDC stablecoin, has taken a confidential step toward an initial public offering (IPO) to transform into a publicly traded company.
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https://altshift.news/2024/01/circle-confidential-filing-ipo/
Circle, boasting a remarkable USDC stablecoin with a market cap exceeding $25 billion, announced its discreet submission of a draft registration statement (S-1 form) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This confidential filing is a strategic move often adopted by companies navigati...
The Rise of Magic Eden’s Bitcoin NFT Launchpad
https://altshift.news/2023/04/magic-eden-bitcoin-nft-launchpad/
Magic Eden is a multi-chain marketplace that recently launched on Bitcoin and quickly surpassed its rivals in terms of Ordinals trading volume.
Meta’s Segment Anything AI Tool and Its Implications.
https://altshift.news/2023/04/meta-segment-anything-ai-tool/
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently launched its "Segment Anything" AI image identification tool. It can recognize and isolate specific items in a photo, providing users with more control over their images.
David Bowie lives on through a new NFT release of his hit song "Let's Dance" in a never-before-heard version. Gala Music is partnering with Larry Dvoskin and Warner-Chappell Music to offer 3,003 limited edition NFTs, allowing fans to access the track that Bowie recorded in 2002.
https://altshift.news/2023/04/david-bowies-lets-dance-nft/
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On April 14th, Gala Music, an offshoot of Web3 startup Gala Games, in collaboration with Larry Dvoskin, a music producer, and publisher Warner-Chappell Music, will release a never-before-heard version of Bowie's hit 1983 song "Let's Dance" via a limited series of NFTs.
Crypto Debit Cards Gain Momentum with Mastercard and Visa Partnerships.
https://altshift.news/2023/03/crypto-debit-cards-gain-momentum/
Despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty and controversies surrounding cryptocurrency, payments giants Mastercard and Visa continue to ink fresh deals with crypto startups globally.
Stellar’s Spacewalk Bridge Connects Fiat and Stablecoins to Polkadot’s DeFi Ecosystem
https://altshift.news/2023/03/stellars-spacewalk-bridge-fiat-stablecoins-polkadot/
Stellar, a cryptocurrency payments specialist, has entered into a partnership with Polkadot and its sister network Kusama, via the recently constructed Spacewalk bridge built by Pendulum, the winner of the latest Polkadot parachain auction.
Cryptocurrency Market Shows Resilience Despite Shutdown of Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank
https://altshift.news/2023/03/cryptocurrency-market-shows-resilience/
On Monday, the cryptocurrency market rallied even after regulators announced the closure of Signature Bank, the last major crypto bank in the U.S.
Meta Developing Text-Based Decentralized Social Network with Instagram Integration.
Meta is reportedly working on a text-based social network that will utilize ActivityPub, the decentralized social networking protocol that powers Mastodon.
Code-named P92, the new Instagram-branded app is a separate text-based content platform that will allow users to log in using their existing Instagram credentials.
Voyager Crypto Exchange Liquidates $56M Worth of ERC-20 Tokens
Bankrupt Voyager has reportedly been liquidating various crypto assets, including Ethereum and Shiba Inu, according to on-chain analytics.
https://altshift.news/2023/03/voyager-exchange-liquidates-56m-worth-tokens/
On-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reported that bankrupt crypto exchange Voyager had liquidated $56 million worth of Ethereum (ETH), Voyager Token (VGT), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Chainlink (LINK).
Starbucks Enters the NFT Market with its Siren Collection.
Starbucks Joins the NFT Craze by Launching Its First Premium NFTs with the Siren Collection on Ethereum Sidechain Network, Polygon.
Starbucks' Ethereum sidechain network, Polygon-based Starbucks Odyssey rewards program, is taking a step forward into the world of Web3 by launching its Siren Collection, a premium NFT collection that includes 2,000 unique pieces of artwork inspired by the brand's iconic logo.
Supermodular: A Regenerative Web3 Venture Studio
Gitcoin Co-Founder Kevin Owocki’s New Venture Aims to Incubate Regenerative Finance Projects and Protect Public Goods.
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Kevin Owocki, co-founder and former CEO of Gitcoin, is unveiling his latest venture, Supermodular, at ETHDenver, a Web3 hackathon and conference. Supermodular is a venture studio for regenerative Web3 projects, with a focus on regenerative finance (ReFi).
The Metaverse: EU Commission Prioritizes Non-Discrimination, Safety, and Data Control
The EU's executive arm prepares to establish guidelines on virtual worlds in May.
EA Founder Trip Hawkins Joins Barcelona-Based Web3 Gaming Startup - Games for a living is tapping into Hawkins’ experience to drive mass adoption of Web3 games.
Games for a living is tapping into Trip Hawkins' experience to drive mass adoption of Web3 games.
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