US Election Optimism Fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products

Source: Cointelegraph CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US. Cryptocurrency investment products recorded their biggest inflows since July, hitting the $2.2 billion weekly mark, according to crypto investment firm CoinShares. Digital investment products continue on a… Continue reading US Election Optimism Fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products

NFT activity on Telegram surged 400% in Q3: Report

Source: Cointelegraph Helika’s Web3 Gaming Report shows that the number of unique wallets transferring NFTs in Telegram surged from fewer than 200,000 in July to more than one million in September. As Telegram users increasingly engage with Web3, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are gaining traction on the messaging app platform. According to a report by Web3… Continue reading NFT activity on Telegram surged 400% in Q3: Report

DBS rolls out blockchain-based banking for institutions

Source: Cointelegraph DBS Bank has launched its “DBS Token Services” for real-time blockchain payment settlements, using smart contracts for enhanced security and transparency. Singapore’s DBS Bank has introduced a new suite of blockchain-powered services for its institutional clients. In an announcement sent to Cointelegraph, DBS introduced the “DBS Token Services,” which facilitate real-time payment settlements… Continue reading DBS rolls out blockchain-based banking for institutions

Web3 Watch: Lamborghinis are coming to the metaverse

Source: Blockworks Plus, Ubisoft is launching NFTs for its Captain Laserhawk shooter game Buckle up, Lamborghinis are coming to the metaverse. Automobili Lamborghini and Animoca Brands are collaborating to bring the iconic Italian luxury vehicles into “Fast ForWorld,” Automobili’s upcoming metaverse platform. Players will be able to own and trade Lamborghini sport cars as interoperable… Continue reading Web3 Watch: Lamborghinis are coming to the metaverse

Meta shows off Web3-to-reality bridge with ‘Hyperscape’ metaverse demo

Source: Cointelegraph The tech is still experimental, but its implications could change how users view reality. Meta recently showed off a new “Hyperscape” tech that takes the idea of stitching photographs together to form a 3D environment — such as YouTube’s 360 videos — and turns it into a real-time rendering system that could potentially… Continue reading Meta shows off Web3-to-reality bridge with ‘Hyperscape’ metaverse demo

UK believes trial to embrace digital securities can protect ‘market integrity’

Source: Cryptoslate FCA and Bank of England detail new policy changes and flexible firm-specific limits for Digital Securities Sandbox participants. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have officially launched the next phase of their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), enabling firms to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenized securities within… Continue reading UK believes trial to embrace digital securities can protect ‘market integrity’

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