Tech Billionaire Michael Dell Calls Bitcoin Fascinating

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, has expressed his fascination with Bitcoin on social media. Dell, who has a net worth of approximately $108 billion, shared a recent video of Blackrock CEO Larry Fink discussing bitcoin on CNBC. This move is significant as Dell’s endorsement could influence the tech and finance industries’ … Read more

Justin Sun Endorses Donald Trump After Assassination Attempt, Citing Crypto Industry Benefits

TRON founder Justin Sun has publicly endorsed former U.S. President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump in the upcoming election, citing his potential to provide a more favorable environment for the cryptocurrency industry. In a social media post, Sun expressed his hope for the President’s speedy recovery and praised Trump as a better choice for … Read more

Final Fantasy Publisher Square Enix Invests in Soccer Metaverse Game on the Polygon Blockchain

Soccerverse, a massively multiplayer football management game, has successfully raised $3.1 million in a strategic funding round led by renowned games industry publisher Square Enix, with additional participation from early investor Hiro Capital. This brings the total funding to $4 million. Founded by ex-Soccer Manager CEO Andrew Gore and blockchain gaming pioneers Andrew Colosimo and … Read more

Unstoppable Domains to Provide Web3 Sign-In to Pudgy Penguins Metaverse

Unstoppable Domains, a key player in Web3 domains and digital identity solutions, has announced an integration with Pudgy Penguins, enabling users to access Pudgy World using their .pudgy domain names. The integration allows users to bypass traditional password-based logins, offering a more streamlined access that doesn’t rely on Web2 credentials. This approach not only enhances … Read more

Enegix Global Builds Natural Gas-Powered 80 MW Crypto Mining Center in Brazil

Cryptocurrency mining company, Enegix Global, has announced the construction of a new 80 MW data center in Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its operations. The two-phase project, set to launch its initial 20 MW phase in September 2024, will operate on natural gas with an uptime of 96%. This strategic move comes amid shifting … Read more

Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move

Up Network has unveiled ‘Up Mobile,’ a smartphone that integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The device is built on Facebook’s Move programming language and aims to enhance user security and privacy. The blockchain technology is provided by Movement Labs, and the device includes EVM and Movevm. Co-Founder Roy Liu, known for integrating TRON into … Read more

Standard Chartered’s Zodia Markets in Talks to Acquire Alan Howard-Backed Crypto Firm

Standard Chartered’s crypto subsidiary, Zodia Markets, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Elwood Capital Management, a digital-asset business backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Alan Howard. The acquisition, expected to be completed this month, will provide Zodia Markets with licenses as a virtual asset service provider and investment business in Jersey. This move aligns … Read more

Taiwanese Central Bank to Test CBDC, Not Race to It

Taiwanese Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long stated that the development of digital currency (CBDC) is not an international competition, and being the first to launch does not guarantee success. He disclosed that the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will conduct three scenario tests for the digital New Taiwan Dollar. Despite no current … Read more

UAE’s Zand Bank to Offer Crypto Services

Zand Bank, the UAE’s first digital bank, has entered into a strategic partnership with Taurus SA, a global leader in digital asset technology for banks. This partnership will cover all aspects of Zand’s digital asset infrastructure, including custody, tokenization, and blockchain connectivity. Zand will leverage Taurus’ integrated custody and tokenization solutions to expand its digital … Read more