Zerion Raises $12.3M to Facilitate Interoperable Web3 Identity
Originally a DeFi platform that released a Web3 wallet in May, Zerion aims to make Web3 data and identity transition seamlessly across applications.
Blockchain Development Platform Tatum Raises $41.5M From Octopus, Circle, Others
Blockchain development platform Tatum has raised $41.5 million in funding from Octopus Ventures, Circle, Leadblock Fund and founders of crypto exchange Bitpanda, among others.
GameFi would become the onboarding point for Metaverse: Animoca Brands CEO
Siu noted that the Metaverse won’t be a single or central entity but a combination of several metaverses.
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Children’s financial app Greenlight signals next app iteration with family safety features
Greenlight Financial Technology, a venture-backed fintech company focused on providing a debit card, banking app and financial education to children, added another layer to its subscription plan with the introduction of family safety features. Greenlight Infinity, priced at $14.98 per month for the whole family, includes location sharing to see where anyone in the family … Read more
Crypto Miner Core Scientific Will Defend its Interests in Celsius Bankruptcy
Crypto hosting and mining company Core Scientific (CORZ) has issued fired back at Celsius Mining over allegations it is violating the beleaguered firm’s bankruptcy filing.
Morgan Stanley Says Crypto Ecosystem is Becoming Less Decentralized
The Ethereum blockchain has become more centralized following the shift to proof-of-stake as 60% of validators are managed by only four companies, the report said.
Ethereum’s Second- Layer Projects Duke It Out for Dominance
Ethereum’s layer 2 platforms have been slow to gain traction, but the rollup race is heating up with the emergence of new players and key upgrades. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that breaks down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets.
Microsoft Teams can soon be set as default on Cisco conferencing hardware
Cisco’s Room Bar (pictured) will be among the first of its devices to be Teams certified. | Image: Cisco Cisco’s video conferencing hardware will be updated to let users set Microsoft Teams as the default video conferencing software, the two companies have announced. Initially six devices will be certified to work with Teams in the … Read more
Bitcoin Technical Indicator Signals Big Moves With Some Traders Getting Ready to ‘Sell Volatility’
Options look pricer, one expert said, saying now is the time to sell volatility.
Old Elbe Tunnel
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It Themes Somehow Familiar (2009)
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After selling his last startup to Google, this founder now wants to automate mundane tasks with Relay
Some seven years after selling his previous company to Google, Jacob Bank is preparing to launch his next project, this time with a focus on automating mundane, repetitive tasks. Bank was previously cofounder and CEO at Timeful, a smart scheduling app that helped users make better use of their time through automatically prioritizing their various … Read more
US Acting Comptroller urges not to rush with the crypto regulation
Michael J. Hsu called for tighter interagency efforts and highlighted the three most dangerous areas of the new industry.
Lifestores Healthcare raises $3M to expand its pharmaceutical marketplace across Nigeria
Africa’s $45 billion pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow 10% CAGR to $100 billion by 2030. Yet, the sector struggles with highly fragmented and undercapitalized supply chains rife with fake medications, which cause the death of thousands of patients yearly; in Nigeria, 20-40% of drugs are counterfeit. A handful of healthtech companies bring efficiency to … Read more
Anatomy of Linux Dynamic Libraries
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How Market Manipulation Led to a $100M Exploit on Solana DeFi Exchange Mango
A rogue crypto trader utilized millions of dollars to manipulate the prices of Mango’s MNGO tokens on the namesake decentralized exchange (DEX).
Valkyrie Funds to liquidate Bitcoin-related ETF by late October
Despite delisting VBB, Valkyrie still continues to manage the Bitcoin Strategy ETF and its Bitcoin futures ETF and the Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF.
Tron Partners With Dominica Govt. to Issue National ‘Fan Token’
The Caribbean island’s government may now accept native Tron tokens such as TRX and USDT for public payments including taxes under a new ordinance.
FlapKap provides revenue-based financing to e-commerce brands in MENA, gets $3.6M seed funding
Recent research suggests that the e-commerce market in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt account for a combined $21.4 billion and is projected to grow by more than 50% to $33.3 billion in the next three years. And as MENA shoppers increase their commerce spending, it is increasingly becoming imperative for online stores to position themselves … Read more
Using flux to automate simple tasks
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Intel reportedly planning major layoffs, likely affecting thousands of jobs
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Intel is planning substantial job cuts, likely numbering in the thousands, according to a report from Bloomberg News. The reduction in headcount is a response to declining demand for the company’s consumer chips — part of a wider downturn in the PC market. The layoffs will hit Intel’s … Read more
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Burnt Hair musk, by Elon, now for sale
The Boring Company is selling a Burnt Hair fragrance for $100 a bottle. | Image: The Boring Company Ever fancied smelling like scorched keratin? Weird, but you’re the target demographic for Elon Musk’s latest product innovation: Burnt Hair cologne. Yes, you can buy it. The fragrance is the realization of a tweet Musk made back … Read more
JEP 431: Sequenced Collections
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Middle East gets physical Bitcoin ETP listed on Nasdaq Dubai
The Middle East, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets, now offers a new opportunity for direct investment in Bitcoin through the 21Shares Bitcoin ETP.