Louis Vuitton, the world-renowned French luxury brand, is all set to launch its first-ever “phygital” NFT collection named “Via”. The limited-edition series will feature “Treasure Trunks” in physical form that come with matching non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, there’s a catch. Only a few hundred trunks will be made available, with each trunk costing a staggering
Defactor Labs, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform, has announced that it has tokenized Alpha Bonds worth $100 million on the Polygon (MATIC) network. The tokenization will allow small- and medium-sized enterprises to use real-world assets, such as receivables, as collateral. Defactor Labs partnered with law firm CMS to provide legal guidelines and documentation, while
Sequoia Capital, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, plans to split into three separate partnerships to serve the United States, China and Asian markets. The move aims to decentralize the company’s back-office functions, citing increased global financial complexity and growing brand confusion. Sequoia Capital plans to embrace its “local-first approach” with the change.
Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, saw a 13% fall on Tuesday following a lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulatory agency accused Coinbase of violating securities laws. However, the SEC is not the only regulator charging Coinbase. The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has also targeted Coinbase for its failure to
On the same day that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Coinbase, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Alabama Securities Commission took action against the cryptocurrency exchange. New Jersey Issues Summary Cease and Desist Order The New Jersey Bureau of Securities issued a Summary Cease and Desist
Apple has finally revealed its highly anticipated augmented reality headset called Apple Vision Pro. It is set to merge the real and digital worlds in a way that has never been done before. The headset has a design that looks like a pair of ski goggles, and according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, it is
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has teamed up with blockchain pioneer Eluvio to launch the highly anticipated Superman NFT Movie Experience. The immersive digital collectible gives fans a unique opportunity to interact with the iconic DC Super Hero film in a new way. The Superman NFT Movie Experience is set to be released on June 9,
On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. The SEC’s charges allege that Binance and its U.S. affiliate, Binance US, offered and sold securities without registering with the agency and acted as an unregistered exchange, broker-dealer, and clearing agency. The allegations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed former commissioner William Hinman’s biography from its website. This comes just eight days before the SEC is required to provide unredacted copies of Hinman’s emails, which are seen as essential to the agency’s lawsuit against cryptocurrency giant Ripple. Hinman’s biography on the SEC’s site now only
On June 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and various associated companies for alleged securities violations. Following this news, other members of the cryptocurrency industry expressed their support for Zhao and Binance. Huobi advisor and former TRON CEO Justin Sun took to Twitter to express his
Internet 2.0 or Web3 is a new concept that has piqued the public’s interest. The decentralized nature of Web3 and the growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies and tokens have made the landscape more complex and volatile. The terminology of blockchains, wallets, gas fees, and numerous crypto tokens can be overwhelming for many users, and the presence
Binance.US, the US-based subsidiary of the troubled Binance exchange, has described the lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against its platform as “baseless.” In a statement released on June 5, Binance.US stated that the lawsuit was another example of the financial regulator’s regulatory approach by enforcement towards the cryptocurrency industry. According
The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continues to evolve and expand, and the latest addition is the Trekki NFT, an initiative from Trip.com. The project aims to enhance users’ travel experiences by offering a unique blend of digital assets and real-world perks. Unlike traditional NFTs, Trekki NFT establishes enduring intellectual property enriched with a worldview
According to Reuters, Guangying Chen, a top executive at Binance, reportedly controlled five bank accounts of the exchange’s independent U.S. subsidiary between 2019 and 2020. Bank records reportedly show that Silvergate Bank authorized Chen as the “Primary Admin User” of the five bank accounts. One of the accounts held American customers’ funds, while another was
John Forsyth, a Missouri emergency room doctor, crypto advocate, and co-founder of crypto project Onfo (ONFO), was recently found dead in northwest Arkansas after being reported missing for over a week. He was last heard from on May 21 through text messages with his fiancée. Authorities told the deceased’s brother Richard Forsyth that John’s corpse
Magic, a San Francisco-based wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) provider, has raised $52 million in a strategic funding round led by PayPal Ventures. The latest capital infusion brings the firm’s valuation to just under $500 million. Other participants of the fund round include Cherubic, Synchrony, KX, Northzone, and Volt Capital. Expanding Functionality and Integration The latest capital infusion
Blockchain security company Beosin has released a new report which shows that the total amount of crypto assets lost to exit scams and rug pulls is higher than the amount stolen from decentralized finance (DeFi) projects through exploits and attacks. The report also reveals that losses from DeFi exploits in May were 79% lower than
In recent weeks, Ripple’s price has shown an increase after bouncing back from a notable $0.43 support level. This level has been reinforced by the 200-day moving average, while the price has surpassed the 50-day moving average at around $0.47. Ripple Approaching $0.6 Resistance Level Currently, Ripple is approaching the $0.6 resistance level, and if
Bitcoin has been trading at just above $27,000 over the weekend, remaining stuck amid lower trading volumes. While altcoins have been quiet on a daily scale, some such as LDO, INJ, and QNT have produced massive weekly gains. Last Monday, Bitcoin initiated a massive leg-up that resulted in tapping a three-week high at $28,500. This
The Ethereum network has made a significant shift from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake consensus algorithm. This has led to the elimination of Ethereum miners, now replaced by validators who secure the network. Becoming a validator is a simplified process, requiring depositing 32 ETH into the staking contract and running the appropriate software. Validators Queue Up However,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that has been gaining increasing attention from tech enthusiasts and beyond. In numerous articles, we’ve already had conversations with ChatGPT, one of the most popular AI-based chatbots, on topics ranging from healthcare to finance. This time, we asked ChatGPT for its opinion on a more general topic: how AI
Litecoin, the silver version of Bitcoin, has been gaining momentum in the crypto market, ranking 12th on the global crypto charts. With a surge of 2.47% in the past 24 hours and over 11% increase in the past week, Litecoin is riding on the back of the broader market’s flip to bullish sentiment. Investors are
According to analysts from Glassnode, the activity in Ethereum’s decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has declined during the bear market, and it faces competition from Ethereum’s annual staking reward of 4%. The percentage of gas consumed by DeFi protocols has dropped from 34% in 2020 to 8% to 16% presently, with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) commanding the
After sliding to $1.13 trillion market cap, the crypto market has picked up steam again, hitting the $1.15 trillion threshold with a 0.3% increase. Bitcoin leads this bullish charge with close to 2% in the past week. Ripple’s cross-border remittance in the network has given investors a significant return on their investment, with a rise
The cryptocurrency industry has been transformed by the advancement of artificial intelligence technology. The soaring popularity of AI-based chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard has led to the development of a new category of cryptocurrencies centered around the field. Several coins saw exponential growth due to the rising interest in AI. However, there is another
On June 2, Republican House members released a draft bill that aims to establish clear roles for regulators in the cryptocurrency industry. The proposed rules would separate the regulation of cryptocurrencies as securities from the regulation of cryptocurrencies as commodities. The bill is a joint effort between the House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Rep.
On Thursday, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s Twitter account was hacked and used to promote a fraudulent crypto token, supposedly backed by the company. The tweet remained online for an hour, gaining 80,000 views before being taken down. The hacker promoted an ‘OPENAI’ token, described as a “groundbreaking token driven by artificial intelligence-based language models.” The