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BitMart to List $DUKO – ’Elon’s Most Adorable Pet’

BitMart is poised to boost its digital currency horizon by soon welcoming $DUKO — a novel contender on the Solana blockchain — dubbed as ”Elon’s most adorable pet”, as per GrokAI. $DUKO’s unveiling is sparking excitement across the board, captivating both digital currency fans and dog lovers alike. By harnessing Solana’s steadfast technology, the token

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GalaSwap DEX Boosts DeFi with True Ownership and Swift Trades 

In a pioneering move set to redefine the decentralized finance landscape, Gala — a frontrunner in the realm of Web3 entertainment — debuts its much-anticipated Decentralized Exchange (DEX), GalaSwap, today. What ultimately sets GalaSwap apart is its ability to handle 2 million transactions per second on the robust GalaChain. Notably, this impressive feat is supported

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Web3

PowerGold ENP Token Pioneers Eco-Friendly Investments

PowerGold — a leading company in renewable energy solutions — is set to innovate the sustainable investment landscape with the launch of its ENP Token this March. Not only is the ENP Token a leap regarding eco-friendly investments, but it is also a tremendous step toward international participation in the eco-energy uprising. By utilizing blockchain

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Audius Revolutionizes the Music Scene with New Marketplace

The world’s first community-owned music platform, Audius, officially launched its very own marketplace yesterday in beta, enabling 8 million music fans to directly tune into and contribute to their favorite artists. Quick Takes: One key factor of ’Audius Marketplace’ includes artists finally having complete control of the pricing of their music for access in downloads

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Web3

OpenSea Empowers Creators with Tailored Collection Pages

The leading NFT marketplace, OpenSea, just announced a notable update, introducing a dedicated tab on its collection pages to give artists a dynamic canvas to bring their work to life and engage with fans. Quick Takes: OpenSea’s updated collection pages come with numerous rich features to empower creators and bolster the browsing experience for NFT

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Web3

Unstoppable Domains Integrates ’.com’ into Web3 Addresses

The leading domain seller in the NFT sphere, Unstoppable Domains, has expanded its horizons to add the most iconic domain type from the Web2 era, ’.com’, to Web3 addresses. Quick Takes: Unstoppable’s .com feature aligns with its ultimate goal to become the number one destination for Web3 domains, utilizing Web2 domains through Web3 technology. By

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Web3

MetaMask Rolls Out Security Alerts to Safeguard Billions in Assets

Consensy’s leading self-custody Web3 platform, MetaMask, has joined forces with the pioneering blockchain-centric security firm Blockaid to roll out privacy-preserving security alerts within the MetaMask extension today. Quick Takes: According to MetaMask, approximately 3 – 4 new dApps emerge every minute in the Web3 landscape — 10% of which are deemed malicious. By incorporating native

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AI

Google Injects $2B into AI Startup ’Anthropic’, Rivals Microsoft

In a bid to override tech giants like Microsoft by enriching its AI capabilities, Google is investing a mighty $2 billion into the AI startup Anthropic, co-founded by former OpenAI executives. Quick Takes: Although Google’s initial capital injection to Anthropic is $500 million, the tech titan claims to inject the AI startup with an additional $1.5

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Web3

Circle Debuts Gas and Smart Contract Tools to Bolster Web3

Showcasing ongoing dedication to pioneering Web3 solutions, the USDC giant Circle has debuted two cutting-edge beta tools — ’Gas Station’ and ’Smart Contract Platform’ — tailored to enhance and streamline blockchain-based initiatives. Quick Takes: Circle’s cutting-edge tool Gas Station is strategically engineered and designed to address one of Web3’s most common pain points: gas fees.

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AI

OpenAI’s Deepfake Detector to Safeguard Image Content

OpenAI, the top dog in generative AI, has revealed its new deepfake image detector tool, distinguishing AI-generated images to combat the ongoing challenge of misleading content. Quick Takes: The announcement of OpenAI’s deepfake image detector — first revealed during the Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, California — has garnered a significant amount of

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Animoca Brands’ Forj Accelerates the ApeCoin Community

Forj, one of Animoca Brands’ ventures, has unveiled the community-centric Ape Accelerator and Launchpad with the nod of approval of ApeCoin DAO. Quick Takes: Forj and ApeCoin have joined forces to bolster the adoption and utility of the Bored Ape Yacht Club-themed token by integrating it into a series of active community-based initiatives. The company’s pioneering

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Ferrari Introduces Crypto Payments for U.S. Car Buyers

Blending digital finance with luxury cars, the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari introduced crypto payments for American car buyers yesterday. Through this initiative, Ferrari presents dedication to meeting the diverse demands of its clients. Its American clientele and younger investors are said to have robust cryptocurrency portfolios. Traditional American investors, however, are now encouraged to enhance

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AI

Adobe Spotlights a Suite of AI Tools to Enhance Visual Content

Recently, at the Max conference in Los Angeles, Adobe spotlighted an intriguing collection of AI-based advancements. Among the releases was an AI framework crafted to enhance scalable graphics, which is helpful in creating adaptable designs and graphics. Additionally, Adobe unveiled another pioneering AI tool, ’Project Res-Up’, which can bolster the quality of low-resolution videos and

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JP Morgan Leads Blockchain Settlement Between Banking Titans

JPMorgan — a luminary in the international banking sector — has recently completed a revolutionary blockchain collateral settlement between two other financial titans: BlackRock and Barclays. Leveraging JPMorgan’s custom Ethereum-based blockchain ’Onyx’ and its ’Tokenized Collateral Network’ (TCN), BlackRock turned shares from one of its money market funds into digital tokens. Notably, BlackRock then passed these

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OKX Crypto Cricket Cup Opens NFTs with $200K Prize Pool

Starting tomorrow, OKX swings into yet another Web3 and sports initiative. This time around, it’s an immersive competition dubbed ’OKX Crypto Cricket Cup’, running for one whole month until November 5. In light of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup hosted in India, the prominent crypto exchange invites all cricket lovers to explore Web3 by

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Reviews

Void 2122 to Unlock a New Era of Combat Card Gaming with NFTs

The pioneering force in the Web3 landscape, Void 2122, seamlessly gears up blockchain technology to spearhead tactical card battles. Starting October 31, NFTs will take these gaming adventures to the next level! As Void 2122 embarks on its second year, the turn based strategy card game marks a trail toward an enticing endeavor: ‘Void Connect’.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s $11B FTX Offer to Clear Bahamas Debt

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the ceased cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is already known to be more than familiar with bold moves. However, a biography launching today, written by Michael Lewis, demonstrates further. The book ’Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon’ — which The Times of London had an early sneak peek

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Interviews

Exploring Umoja, the NFTs that Transform Lives in Uganda

The NFT realm is well-versed with innovative projects, but only some utilize Web3 technology with meaningful outreach. Meaning ‘unity’, Umoja NFTs support the aspirations of orphans in Uganda with the proceeds made from its digital art visuals.We were lucky enough to speak to the brain behind this project, Tiffany Stewart, who spoke out about the

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Moonbeam Token ’GLMR’ Surges by 50% Following Upbit Listing

Moonbeam’s native token, GLMR, spiked by nearly 50% in the last 24 hours following the South Korean crypto exchange, Upbit, adding the crypto coin to its exchange. The TL;DR: GLMR’s Upbit Listing Fuels Excitement Moonbeam functions on the Polkadot (DOT) blockchain network with a clear mission since day dot — to supply a seamless smart

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Apple and Goldman Sachs Halted a Secret Crypto Trading Tool

Tech titan Apple was reportedly in discussions with the American multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs to develop an in-built crypto and stock trading feature in iPhones. The TD;LR: The iPhone Trading Feature on the Brink The main idea of the trade facilitator was to mirror Robinhood’s cost-free trading system, which enables users to purchase and

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PayPal Stablecoin ’PYUSD’ is Now Available on Venmo

In the ever-adapting crypto market, PayPal stepped up its game today, giving Venmo users the green light to purchase and transfer its stablecoin, ’PYUSD’. Additionally, Venmo users can procure PYUSD and send it to PayPal recipients alongside external wallets available. The TL;DR: PayPal’s Stablecoin Growth via Venmo Venmo’s new inclusion expands its application’s cryptocurrency offerings to five, alongside Bitcoin,

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AI

Google to Rival ChatGPT with AI Tool ’Gemini’

Challenging ChatGPT, Google is reportedly launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool dubbed ’Gemini’, with a handful of developers having an early look in. The TD;LR: Google’s Upcoming AI Offering Taking inspiration from OpenAI, Gemini is said to mirror ChatGPT-4’s capabilities, including large language models (LLMs) designed to function as chatbots, producing text responses from

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CoinMarketCap and HELLO Labs to Premiere TV Series, Killer Whales

An official trailer for the Web3 television series ’Killer Whales’ — produced by CoinMarketCap and HELLO Labs — has officially dropped! Viewers can excitingly await the show’s blockchain-centric battle-offs at this year’s end. Quick Takes: Diving into the Killer Whales Saga Soon to launch on HELLO Labs’ platform HELLO TV and streaming sites across 55 countries, Killer Whale’s Season

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Machi Proposes 11M $APE Sends NFTs to Museums Worldwide

An intriguing week-long vote surrounding OG NFTs kick-started today! Machi Big Brother, an NFT titan, has proposed 11 million $APE to acquire diverse blue-chip digital collectibles — Bored Apes, CryptoPunks, and Mutant Apes, among others — to spotlight in international museums. Quick Takes: The Weight Behind Machi’s $APE Proposal Suppose Machi’s new plan for NFTs to hit international museums

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