Metaverse pioneer and movie VFX team unite for blockchain project
Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
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Ocean Nodes Incentive Program delayed for back-end improvements
Ocean Protocol has rescheduled the launch of its Nodes Incentive Program to Aug. 29, complete backend updates and enhancements.
OriginTrail, The Blockchain Socialist and CryptoHarlem update The Agenda on the state of crypto
In Part 2 of The Agenda’s one-year later episode, CryptoHarlem, OriginTrail and The Blockchain Socialist share their thoughts and plans...
NYSE calls out crypto provider SOS for noncompliance
The New York Stock Exchange mandates all listed securities to maintain an average closing price of $1 or more.
DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants
The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to...
PIP Labs secures $80M for Story Protocol, valuation hits $2.25B
Story Protocol’s Series B was co-led by a16z Crypto and Polychain Capital. The funds were targeted at developing its L1...
‘Algo choice’ could fix toxic social media — but ad dollars mean it won’t
Jack Dorsey says a marketplace of algorithms could fix toxic social media — but centralized platforms won’t give up their...
Aptos Foundation teams up with Web3 streaming platform
Aptos blockchain strengthens its ecosystem with Myco partnership, paving the way for decentralized streaming and the upcoming native token launch.
How Vitalik Buterin’s pluralistic vision could reshape blockchain governance
While Buterin believes pluralistic philosophy can enhance existing systems, he acknowledges that it cannot replace them.
Skyfire launches blockchain payment network that lets AI spend your money
The company is currently focused on B2B, but there are countless potential applications for consumers.
Deciding who owns your ‘digital twin’ will make or break the metaverse
Research indicates a secure, biometrically verified digital twin will need to be developed in order for the metaverse to work.
Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report
The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies.
Wyoming stablecoin may launch Q1 2025 —Governor Mark Gordon
Private issuers of stablecoins could extend the lifespan of the US dollar by driving demand for the underlying fiat currency.
Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners
Tether teams up with UAE's Phoenix Group PLC and Green Acorn Investments to launch a Dirham-backed stablecoin, enhancing international trade...
Terraform Labs bankruptcy reorganization hearing set for September
The court’s decision will determine if the company can restructure or must liquidate.
