WhatsApp has started rolling out 3D avatars for its users around the globe that can be used as profile photos or custom stickers — months after their debut on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on Facebook that avatars are coming to WhatsApp. The announcement follows a months-long beta testing … Read more
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The American Banking Banking Association highlighted that a CBDC issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve lacks “compelling use cases.”
The State Department should submit a report on the use of cryptocurrencies as a viable reward payout with evidence that suggests it’s more encouraging for whistleblowers.
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With a favorable environment for alternative cryptocurrencies far away, a rise in open interest in AXS futures implies traders shorting the rally, one trader said.
When a ship goes into a commercial port, there are lots of port call-related costs. These are called things like ‘disbursements’ and ‘port call expenses’. They can include, port dues, towage and pilotage fees, which, added together can represent are large swathe of operating costs, after fuel, for a ship operator. Most of the time, … Read more
With investors moving their funds away from exchanges into self-custody, market liquidity concerns are an immediate threat to struggling crypto businesses.
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft says it has reached a 10-year agreement with Nintendo to make Call of Duty available on Nintendo consoles if the Activision Blizzard acquisition closes. The deal is similar in length to what Microsoft has offered Sony, and the Xbox maker has also committed to continue to offer … Read more
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The under $1 billion valuation is a far cry from the $3.2 billion valuation it had received in 2021.
The 3D characters can be sent as one of 36 stickers. | Image: Meta Avatars, the customizable characters that are already available across Meta services like Facebook and Instagram, are officially launching on WhatsApp. Meta has announced that they can be used as a profile picture on the messaging service or sent in the form … Read more
Developers proposed to divert 100% of fees generated on the platform to SushiSwap’s multisig for one year or until new tokenomics are implemented.
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African fintech Chipper Cash saw its valuation slashed from $2 billion to $1.25 billion before FTX’s bankruptcy, according to documents shared by the Financial Times on Alameda’s venture capital portfolio. TechCrunch got a whiff of this information from sources familiar with the company’s financial situation, and though the African cross-border payments company didn’t confirm the … Read more
Google is making it easier for users to search for tabs, bookmarks, and history from the address bar with new shortcuts. You can now type @tabs, @bookmarks, or @history to begin searching for websites. Tab search is probably the handiest feature out of the lot. Chrome already offers tab search, but you have to either … Read more
The bankruptcy judge has given approvals to subpoenas aimed at Three Arrows Capital’s leadership, while a new Terra Luna conspiracy has been floated.
The State Department will have to report on payments it makes in crypto and their effects, according to a draft of the NDAA.