Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Uphold’s Topper

Source: Cointelegraph Topper’s on-ramp entrance to Ledger Live comes at a time when Ledger supports only one off-ramp solution. Ledger, a leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider, is expanding its cryptocurrency purchasing options within its app through a new partnership with Uphold’s Topper. Ledger has integrated the fiat-to-crypto on-ramp Topper by the United States Web3 financial… Continue reading Ledger hardware wallet expands crypto buying options with Uphold’s Topper

Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect

Source: Cointelegraph Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg teased its “most advanced” smart glasses, a new AR headset and its AI model voiced by Judi Dench. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg revealed the first “fully functioning” prototype of his company’s augmented-reality smart glasses, dubbed Orion, which he claims are the “most advanced smart glasses the world has ever… Continue reading Zuckerberg shows off new ‘Orion’ smart glasses at Meta Connect

Kamala Harris wants the US to ‘remain dominant’ in blockchain

Source: Cointelegraph Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh. Kamala Harris has made her first public statement in favor of protecting crypto, saying she wants the United States to “remain dominant” in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other nascent technology industries.… Continue reading Kamala Harris wants the US to ‘remain dominant’ in blockchain

Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform

Source: CoinDesk Visa’s new Platform will enable the development of fiat-backed tokens powered by smart contracts. Visa has developed a new product to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum network. One of the first financial institutions to use the platform will be Spanish bank BBVA, who expects to launch a live pilot in… Continue reading Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options to trigger GME-like gamma squeeze

Source: Cryptopolitan In this post: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options got approved by the SEC but could trigger a massive price rally similar to GameStop’s 2021 gamma squeeze. The options still need clearance from the OCC and CFTC before they hit the market, but institutions are already super interested. With Bitcoin’s supply being only 21 million,… Continue reading BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options to trigger GME-like gamma squeeze

Digital Bank Sygnum Expands to Europe With New Liechtenstein Licence

Source: Cryptonews Sygnum has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority. Swiss and Singapore-based digital asset bank Sygnum said it has expanded its operations to Europe by securing a crypto license in Liechtenstein. In an announcement Monday, Sygnum said it has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA),… Continue reading Digital Bank Sygnum Expands to Europe With New Liechtenstein Licence

Travala Expands Crypto Payment Options to Include Solana-Based Tokens

Source: Cryptonews Travala users can now book hotels and flights using Solana’s native token. Travala, a cryptocurrency-based travel booking platform, has expanded its payment options to include major tokens from the Solana blockchain. The announcement was made by Travala CEO Juan Otero on September 21 during the Solana Breakpoint conference in Singapore, according to a… Continue reading Travala Expands Crypto Payment Options to Include Solana-Based Tokens

Hong Kong’s central bank to explore 11 use cases in phase 2 of e-HKD pilot

Source: South China Morning Post “This phase of the HKMA’s digital currency programme will focus on efficiency and whether the e-HKD attracts and entices users.” Deputy CEO Howard Lee says. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the second phase of the e-HKD pilot programme to examine the feasibility of 11 new use cases,… Continue reading Hong Kong’s central bank to explore 11 use cases in phase 2 of e-HKD pilot

Web3 Watch: Solana announces second ‘Web3 phone’

Source: Blockworks Plus, Puma’s latest venture into Web3 Over a year after debuting its first so-called “Web3 phone,” Solana unveiled new details about its second attempt at a DeFi-friendly smartphone: the Solana Seeker. Initial reviews of Saga were mixed in 2023, with users complaining about the variety of dapps available and many ultimately deciding the… Continue reading Web3 Watch: Solana announces second ‘Web3 phone’

Alibaba Cloud unleashes over 100 open-source AI models

Source: AI News Alibaba Cloud has open-sourced more than 100 of its newly-launched AI models, collectively known as Qwen 2.5. The announcement was made during the company’s annual Apsara Conference. The cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group has also unveiled a revamped full-stack infrastructure designed to meet the surging demand for robust AI computing. This… Continue reading Alibaba Cloud unleashes over 100 open-source AI models