The NFT Globe

24/09/2023

Murakami to wind back from NFTs Acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami says he may not release any more nonfungible tokens (NFTs) moving forward after first jumping into the market in late 2021. Murakami is a world-renowned artist who has a career spanning back to the late 1980s. He has released two NFT collections to date: the Clone X collection in partnership with RTFKT in December 2021 and the Murakami.Flowers collection in May 2022....

Murakami to wind back from NFTs Acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami says he may not release any more nonfungible tokens (NFTs) moving forward after first jumping into the market in late 2021. Murakami is a world-renowned artist who has a career spanning back to the late 1980s. He...

24/09/2023

Source: Adobe / coffeemill South Korean entertainment and events company Dreamus, a subsidiary of SK Planet, is breaking into blockchain by offering NFT ticketing services through its parent company’s rewards app. The app lets fans purchase tickets for various events, including K-pop concerts and other shows, in the form of Avalanche NFTs on SK Planet's private Avalanche subnet, launched earlier this year....

Source: Adobe / coffeemill South Korean entertainment and events company Dreamus, a subsidiary of SK Planet, is breaking into blockchain by offering NFT ticketing services through its parent company’s rewards app. The app lets fans purchase tickets for various events, including K-pop concerts and ...

24/09/2023

Developer Christian Selig has launched an updated version of his playful Pixel Pals app that takes clever advantage of new iOS features like Live Activities, the Dynamic Island, and interactive widgets on iOS 17. The app, which originally spun out of a feature in his former Reddit client Apollo, puts cute little virtual pets that run around on your iPhone’s Dynamic Island — the black bar at the top of your iPhone’s screen....

Developer Christian Selig has launched an updated version of his playful Pixel Pals app that takes clever advantage of new iOS features like Live Activities, the Dynamic Island, and interactive widgets on iOS 17. The app, which originally spun out of a feature in his former Reddit client Apollo, put...

24/09/2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from Spain’s central bank, as part of its ongoing expansion across Europe. According to a Sept. 22 statement, the registration now means that users in Spain will be able to retain custody of their crypto assets, as well as buy and sell crypto assets in Spain's legal tender, the Euro....

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance registration from Spain’s central bank, as part of its ongoing expansion across Europe. According to a Sept. 22 statement, the registration now means that users in Spain will be able to retain custody of their c...

24/09/2023

Source: Twitter/CoinSharesCo Popular crypto asset manager CoinShares has announced the launch of a crypto operation in the United States. According to a press release on GlobeNewswire dated September 22, the new US operation will be called CoinShares Hedge Fund Solutions and will solely cater to cryptocurrency investors. This is despite a hostile crypto climate in the North American country. The eligible investors can trade across a range of private investment products as the crypto asset manager extends its market reach beyond the European crypto landscape. ...

Source: Twitter/CoinSharesCo Popular crypto asset manager CoinShares has announced the launch of a crypto operation in the United States. According to a press release on GlobeNewswire dated September 22, the new US operation will be called CoinShares Hedge Fund Solutions and will solely cater to cry...

24/09/2023

Social network Bluesky once again benefited from Elon Musk’s missteps with X, the network formerly known as Twitter. According to a new analysis of Bluesky’s web traffic and mobile app usage, the would-be X competitor hit a daily active user record just after Musk announced he would begin charging all X users a small monthly fee to use its services....

Social network Bluesky once again benefited from Elon Musk’s missteps with X, the network formerly known as Twitter. According to a new analysis of Bluesky’s web traffic and mobile app usage, the would-be X competitor hit a daily active user record just after Musk announced he would begin chargi...

23/09/2023

Top Stories This Week SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US software The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has failed to win immediate access to Binance.US’s software, with the judge saying he isn’t “inclined to allow the inspection at this time.” The hearing was held on Sept. 18 to discuss the SEC’s motion to compel Binance to hand over detailed information and make its executives more available for depositions....

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Top Stories This Week SEC sees temporary setback in request to access Binance.US software The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has failed to win immediate access to Binance.US’s software, with the judge saying he isn’t “inclined to allow the inspection at this time.” The hear...

23/09/2023

Source: Shutterstock On September 22, ConsenSys, a leading Ethereum software company, announced the sunset of Truffle and Ganache, two widely used toolkits that were instrumental in developing and testing smart contracts on Ethereum. The company is redirecting its focus towards MetaMask toolkits like Snaps and SDK to empower developers. To ensure a seamless transition, ConsenSys will be partnering with HardHat to support developers in writing and deploying new software on the Ethereum network....

Source: Shutterstock On September 22, ConsenSys, a leading Ethereum software company, announced the sunset of Truffle and Ganache, two widely used toolkits that were instrumental in developing and testing smart contracts on Ethereum. The company is redirecting its focus towards MetaMask toolkits lik...

23/09/2023

High flying Web3 developer, Mythical Games, has announced it will move operations for its flagship title, Blankos Block Party, to the mobile market. As a result, it will divert all of its development resources to re-purposing its game for the small screen, and move its PC version into an ongoing live event. This latest move, understood to go by the pared down ‘Blankos’ moniker will bring a fresh new dynamic to the franchise....

High flying Web3 developer, Mythical Games, has announced it will move operations for its flagship title, Blankos Block Party, to the mobile market. As a result, it will divert all of its development resources to re-purposing its game for the small screen, and move its PC version into an ongoing liv...

23/09/2023

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. If this newsletter comes across as a deranged delirium of barely coherent words, then blame TechCrunch Disrupt. This week, the TechCrunch team descended on San Francisco’s Moscone Center to celebrate one of the biggest to-dos in the startup world: TechCrunch Disrupt. The center of gravity of Disrupt to many is Startup Battlefield....

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. If this newsletter comes across as a deranged delirium of barely coherent words, then blame TechCrunch Disrupt. This week, the TechCrunch team descended on San Francisco’s Moscone Center to celebrate one of the biggest ...

23/09/2023

Bitmain rolled out its next-generation Antminer S21 and S21 Hydro ASIC miners at the World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) in Hong Kong on Sept. 22, revealing the crucial performance stats the entire industry has been waiting for. The S21 has a hash rate of 200 terahashes per second (TH/s) and an efficiency of 17.5 joules per terahash (J/T), while the S21 hydro hashes at 335 TH/s and 16 J/T, which is notable given that until recently, most Bitcoin ASICS were operating above the 20 J/T level....

Bitmain rolled out its next-generation Antminer S21 and S21 Hydro ASIC miners at the World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) in Hong Kong on Sept. 22, revealing the crucial performance stats the entire industry has been waiting for. The S21 has a hash rate of 200 terahashes per second (TH/s) and an effic...

23/09/2023

Image Source: Capital.com Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has revealed its decision to suspend services in the United Kingdom (UK) due to impending regulations from the country's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In a Friday announcement, the exchange said it would begin the suspension process on October 1 and would no longer accept new account applications. This will be followed by the suspension of new deposits, new contracts, and changes to positions for existing UK users on October 8....

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Image Source: Capital.com Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has revealed its decision to suspend services in the United Kingdom (UK) due to impending regulations from the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In a Friday announcement, the exchange said it would begin the suspension process on O...

23/09/2023

PhonePe launched the Indus AppStore Developer Platform on Saturday, promising zero platform fee and no commission on in-app purchases as the Walmart-backed fintech races to win Android developers in Google’s largest market. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which has amassed over 450 million registered users on its eponymous payments app, said developers can start registering and uploading their apps on the ‘made-in-India’ app store starting today....

PhonePe launched the Indus AppStore Developer Platform on Saturday, promising zero platform fee and no commission on in-app purchases as the Walmart-backed fintech races to win Android developers in Google’s largest market. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which has amassed over 450 million re...

23/09/2023

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, expressed his stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in a recent post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). On Sept. 23, Armstrong explained that he believes that AI should not be regulated. According to the Coinbase CEO, the AI space needs to develop as soon as possible because of reasons such as national security....

23/09/2023

Following a three-day event highlighting its transition from the virtual realm to tangible toys in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, Pudgy Penguins has solidified its place in Malaysia! Pudgy Penguins’ Malaysia mission highlighted how the NFT-born brand redefines how blockchain innovation can benefit business landscapes. The event highlighted how Pudgy’s novel avenues, like enhancing IP applications and boosting consumer engagement, can benefit Malaysian businesses in the retail sector....

Following a three-day event highlighting its transition from the virtual realm to tangible toys in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, Pudgy Penguins has solidified its place in Malaysia! Pudgy Penguins’ Malaysia mission highlighted how the NFT-born brand redefines how blockchain innovation can benefit ...

23/09/2023

There are three days to go before Wall Street Memes, one of 2023’s biggest crypto presales, launches on exchanges, and Binance could be among the tier 1 trading venues being targeted. $WSM coin is at the center of a plan to monetize the meme stocks movement and bring that energy to crypto. With a one million-strong social community of financially switched-on individuals behind it, a community that Elon Musk interacts with, the opportunity to turn investments of hundreds of dollars into millions has been too good to pass up for many....

There are three days to go before Wall Street Memes, one of 2023’s biggest crypto presales, launches on exchanges, and Binance could be among the tier 1 trading venues being targeted. $WSM coin is at the center of a plan to monetize the meme stocks movement and bring that energy to crypto. With a ...

22/09/2023

Sports enthusiasts are often on the lookout for ways to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite games even when they’re not actively playing or watching them. Mobile gaming apps have stepped up to meet this demand, providing an array of options for those who love sports and gaming alike. Dive into this comprehensive guide to the best mobile gaming apps that cater to the tastes and preferences of sports fans. ...

Sports enthusiasts are often on the lookout for ways to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite games even when they’re not actively playing or watching them. Mobile gaming apps have stepped up to meet this demand, providing an array of options for those who love sports and gaming alike....

22/09/2023

Source: screenshot of YouTube video on Binance's channel Binance, Binance.US, and Changpeng Zhao have jointly filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In their 60-page petition submitted on September 21, their legal team contends that the SEC exceeded its regulatory jurisdiction by filing the lawsuit against them. The defendants argue that the SEC failed to provide clear guidelines for the cryptocurrency sector before taking legal action, effectively imposing its authority retroactively....

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Source: screenshot of YouTube video on Binance’s channel Binance, Binance.US, and Changpeng Zhao have jointly filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In their 60-page petition submitted on September 21, their legal team contends th...

22/09/2023

Immutable X (IMX) has recently been at the center of heightened activity in the cryptocurrency market, with notable whale transactions drawing attention. Detailed examination of these transactions reveals significant movements involving IMX tokens. Whale Purchases IMX Tokens Worth Over $18 Million Data sources have identified that a whale, an individual or entity holding a substantial amount of a cryptocurrency, has amassed IMX tokens exceeding a value of $18 million....

Immutable X (IMX) has recently been at the center of heightened activity in the cryptocurrency market, with notable whale transactions drawing attention. Detailed examination of these transactions reveals significant movements involving IMX tokens. Whale Purchases IMX Tokens Worth Over $18 Million D...

22/09/2023

Plantiga Technologies, a Vancouver-based movement analytics company, wants to help people improve rehabilitation and reduce injury risks through an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring sensor pod that can be embedded into shoes, orthotics or insoles to analyze users’ movement patterns. Plantiga is participating in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, and while it’s been around for a while — it launched the fifth-generation of its sensor pod, Arc5, in June of this year, it’s also had minimal exposure and funding, with only around $5.2 million to date....

Plantiga Technologies, a Vancouver-based movement analytics company, wants to help people improve rehabilitation and reduce injury risks through an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring sensor pod that can be embedded into shoes, orthotics or insoles to analyze users’ movement patterns. Plant...

22/09/2023

Ethereum developers are gathering to salute the teams behind Ganache and Truffle, two toolkits that were once vital in the early days of Ethereum smart contracts. In a Sept. 22 post, Consensys announced the sunset of the two products amid a broader shift to Metamask Snaps and SDK. Consensys is announcing the sunset of Truffle & Ganache, as we shift our focus towards empowering developers with…...

Ethereum developers are gathering to salute the teams behind Ganache and Truffle, two toolkits that were once vital in the early days of Ethereum smart contracts. In a Sept. 22 post, Consensys announced the sunset of the two products amid a broader shift to Metamask Snaps and SDK. Consensys is annou...

22/09/2023

Source: Dmitry Rukhlenko/Adobe The South Korean city of Busan says it will launch a long-awaited blockchain-powered digital assets trading platform before the year is over. Per Meil Kyungjae, Busan city officials told reporters this week that they want to create a “fourth-generation blockchain-powered exchange” that “can tokenize valuable assets such as raw materials and precious metals.” Busan Mayor Park Hyeong-jun and other officials said the exchange will be established “entirely” using private capital....

21/09/2023

Nearly two years ago, Katie Haun left Andreessen Horowitz and raised two crypto funds totaling $1.5 billion. And then… a crypto market crisis happened. At TechCrunch Disrupt, she looked back at what happened over the past couple of years and confirmed that she’s still very optimistic about the future of crypto. When Katie Haun was a general partner at a16z, bitcoin was trading at $65,000, Sam Bankman-Fried was still at the helm of FTX....

Nearly two years ago, Katie Haun left Andreessen Horowitz and raised two crypto funds totaling $1.5 billion. And then… a crypto market crisis happened. At TechCrunch Disrupt, she looked back at what happened over the past couple of years and confirmed that she’s still very optimistic about the f...