OpenSea revises NFT rarity ranking protocol after community feedback
A community member argued that the new rarity ranking protocol destroys the market-driven rarity structure for some NFT collections.
Interpol Starts Its Own Police Metaverse
The Interpol has entered the Metaverse, the purpose of which will be to offer immersive training courses to law enforcement across the globe.
The joys — and perils — of off-roading in an electric vehicle
EVs are perfect for off-roading, but how will other nature lovers react? | Image: Rivian Everyone knows off-road vehicles are loud, obnoxious, and polluting. But what this article presupposes is, what if they weren’t? Continue reading…
What on earth is going on with Elon Musk and Ukraine?
Who’s whispering in Elon Musk’s ear? | Illustration by Lille Allen / The Verge Look, I’ve been avoiding talking about Elon Musk’s meddling in international affairs largely because I am not expert enough in international affairs to say much of anything. But now we’ve got Fiona Hill, formerly an advisor to Donald Trump who gave … Read more
DeFi’s ‘Severe Threat’ Needs New Kind of Regulation, EU Commission Told
The EU executive is seeking academic input as it turns its attention to decentralized finance based on software protocols
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Google says Indian competition regulator’s order ‘major setback’ for consumers and businesses
Google says the Indian competition regulator’s order is a “major setback for Indian consumers and businesses” and it is reviewing the decision to evaluate “next steps.” The Competition Commission of India fined Google $161.9 million on Thursday for anti-competitive practices related to Android mobile devices and ordered a number of redressal measures that could force … Read more
Messaging App Telegram to Auction Usernames on TON Blockchain
Messaging app Telegram is to offer usernames via a platform on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, two months after the idea was floated by Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
Not like China: Hong Kong reportedly wants to legalize crypto trading
Hong Kong’s securities regulator wants to allow retail investors to invest directly in virtual assets and to reconsider current crypto trading requirements.
Amazon alleges some TV vendors are not partnering over fear of retaliation from Google
Amazon says over half a dozen hardware vendors have indicated that they cannot enter into a TV manufacturing relationship with the e-commerce group over fear of retaliation from Google. The revelation, officially shared for the first time by Amazon, was made by an Amazon India unit to the country’s antitrust watchdog as part of a … Read more
Valve will soon tell you what components are in your Steam Deck
A new beta client update will list the factory-installed components within Steam Deck handhelds. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Valve is rolling out a fresh batch of beta updates for its Steam Deck, one of which could help with servicing and repairs for the handheld gaming PC by listing internal components and … Read more
Low hash price, soaring energy costs spell tough Q3 for Bitcoin miners
The third quarter of 2022 has not been any kinder to Bitcoin mining operators in North America and Europe.
THE Memes Won’t DIE: Crypto Hopefuls Seek Value in Joke Tokens After Vitalik Buterin’s Tweets
If there’s money to be made peddling trendy topics; expect a market for it somewhere in niche “shitcoin” circles.
Jordan Peele’s Nope is coming to Peacock next month
Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, and Steven Yeun star in Nope. | Image: Universal Pictures Nope, the part-horror, part-sci-fi, part neo-Western from Get Out director Jordan Peele, will be available to stream on Peacock from November 18th. The film, which we called “a breathtaking celebration of filmmaking as an art form” in our review, stars Daniel … Read more
Global recession may last until near 2024 Bitcoin halving — Elon Musk
The world could be stuck with recession until Spring 2024, Musk guesses in a fresh blow to the risk asset outlook.
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DeFi Options Platform Opyn’s ‘Crab Strategy’ Generates 14% Return in Comatose Ether Market
Opyn’s crab allows investors with little knowledge of options to generate alpha in a sideways market with a single click. However, its not without risks.
Will ETH price crash to $750? Ethereum daily active addresses plunge to 4-month lows
The drop in Ethereum’s daily active addresses comes as ETH price flatlines, raising fears about a potential drop ahead.
Bayonetta 3 developer reiterates support for replacement voice actor after controversy
Bayonetta 3 is scheduled for release on October 28th. | Image: PlatinumGames / Nintendo Bayonetta 3 developer PlatinumGames has responded to the controversy that’s embroiled its upcoming game after it replaced longtime protagonist voice actor Hellena Taylor with Jennifer Hale. The studio published a statement saying, “We give our full support to Jennifer Hale as … Read more