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Central Banks Less Likely to Issue Retail CBDCs in Mid-Term, BIS Says

June 14, 2024 Gonzalo

The 2023 BIS survey shows only 12% of central banks plan to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term, with more interest in wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.

Biden’s Campaign Team Mulls Crypto Donations to ‘Show They’re Not Enemy’: Report

June 13, 2024 Gonzalo

Biden’s campaign team is considering accepting crypto donations to demonstrate their support for the industry, as they aim to match Trump’s fundraising efforts.

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Near Foundation Spins Out Nuffle Labs and Raises $13M Funding

June 13, 2024 Gonzalo

NEAR Foundation spins out Nuffle Labs, raising $13M to enhance modular infrastructure for high-performance rollups and decentralize innovation.

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Hong Kong Finance Secretary Highlights Flexibility for the City’s 6 Spot Crypto ETFs

June 12, 2024 Gonzalo

Hong Kong’s Finance Secretary highlights the flexibility of the city’s six spot crypto ETFs, enhancing efforts to establish Hong Kong as a regional crypto hub.

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Sotheby’s Sells First Batch of 3AC NFTs for $2.48 Million in New York

May 20, 2023 Gonzalo

Sotheby’s sold NFTs from Three Arrows Capital’s collection for $2.48 million, including works from Fidenza, Ringers, and Cryptopunks.

Wormhole Launches $50 Million Cross-Chain Ecosystem Fund to Support Web3 Startups

May 18, 2023 Gonzalo

Wormhole launches a $50M fund with Borderless Capital to back Web3 startups building cross-chain apps and tools across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

The Future of Blockchain Gaming: NFTs, DeFi, and Interoperability Driving the Next Revolution

May 16, 2023 Gonzalo

Blockchain gaming is on track for mainstream adoption as NFTs, DeFi, and cross-platform interoperability redefine ownership and player experience.

BlockGPT Launches ‘Chat-to-Earn’ AI Platform and Dual-Token Blockchain Ecosystem

May 11, 2023 Gonzalo

BlockGPT launches a decentralized AI chatbot on the blockchain with BGPT and AIBGPT tokens, enabling users to earn rewards by chatting and engaging.

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OpenSea Launches “Pro” NFT Marketplace to Counter Blur’s Dominance

May 5, 2023 Gonzalo

OpenSea launches “OpenSea Pro,” a zero-fee aggregator platform designed to compete with Blur, offering advanced tools, automation, and access to 170 NFT marketplaces.