#CRYPTO & #BLOCKCHAIN

📉 Bitcoin Dips Below $25K for the First Time in 3 Months

Bitcoin experienced a significant dip, falling below the $25,000 mark, marking its lowest price point since March 17th. Bitcoin's value experienced a 4% decline following the Federal Reserve's decision to halt interest rates temporarily while signaling the likelihood of future increases later in the year. MORE

⚖️ Binance and SEC Ordered to Begin Negotiations Amid Asset Freeze Dispute.

The battle between the SEC and popular crypto exchange Binance continues. On Tuesday, a federal judge encouraged the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek a mutually agreeable resolution with Binance. The aim is to enable the exchange to sustain its operations within the United States while contesting the civil fraud lawsuit initiated by the SEC. MORE

🇬🇧 US VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Sets Up London Office for Global Expansion

Andreessen Horowitz sets its sights on international expansion, starting with the UK. The prominent venture capital firm, which has about $35 billion in assets under management, is establishing its first international office in London, attracted by the city's predictable crypto regulations and vibrant tech ecosystem. MORE

🔎 Other Crypto News

• 🇧🇷 Brazil Empowers Central Bank and Securities Commission to Regulate Crypto Market

• 🍎 Apple Rejects Another Bitcoin App Amidst Ongoing Scrutiny

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#NFT

🚀 PUMA's Goes Phygital: Unveiling Black Station 2 and Fast-RB!

PUMA heralds the future of retail with Black Station 2, an innovative token-gate Metaverse platform blending physical and digital dimensions. Offering unprecedented phygital footwear, the platform includes the Fast-RB shoe, integrating INITRO foam technology and PWRPLATE for enhanced stability. MORE

👟 Adidas' Campus 00s 'Phygital' Footwear in Partnership with FEWOCiOUS

Adidas Originals' to launch 'phygital' Campus 00 sneakers. This exclusive collection, a creative collaboration with digital artist FEWOCiOUS, seamlessly marries fashion and digital art, offering users an immersive experience of owning both physical and digital counterparts of footwear. MORE

🎤 Snoop Dogg's Passport Series Breaks Boundaries in Web3 Music

Snoop Dogg’s to venture once again into the blockchain-based ecosystem with the groundbreaking Snoop Dogg Passport Series developed in collaboration with Web3 studio Transient Labs This NFT series is redefining fan engagement by offering exclusive content, merchandise, and access during his tour. MORE

🔎 Other NFTs News

• 🎮 Amazon Prime Gaming's Exclusive NFT Launch with Blankos Block Party

• 🐙 Kraken Unveils 250 NFT Collections, Zero Gas Fees, and User-Friendly

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#METAVERSE

🇫🇮 Tampere’s Digital Transformation Through Sustainable Metaverse Development

Tampere emerges as a pioneering Metaverse city, blending digital and physical realms for enhanced urban living. Partnering with giants like Microsoft and Nokia, Tampere fosters innovative technologies for citizen well-being. A commitment to sustainability and ethical practices reinforces Tampere’s leadership in city digitization. MORE

🌟 LVMH x Epic Games, Crafting the Future of Luxury with Immersive Tech

LVMH joins forces with Epic Games to revolutionize customer experiences through immersive 3D technology. The partnership utilizes Epic's Unreal Engine, Reality Capture, Twinmotion, and MetaHuman technology to create virtual fitting rooms, augmented reality, and digital twins, enriching LVMH's creative pipeline and establishing new frontiers in luxury product discovery. MORE

🏭 Hexagon AB & NVIDIA: Pioneering Digital Twins in Industry

Hexagon AB, a leader in digital reality solutions, announces a partnership with NVIDIA Omniverse to enable industrial digital twin solutions. Integrating Hexagon’s HxDR reality capture and Nexus manufacturing platforms with NVIDIA’s Metaverse applications, this collaboration aims to provide real-time data capture and analyses for factory planning, design, and operations optimization. MORE

🔎 Other Metaverse News

• 💄 Metaverse Beauty Week’s Virtual Brand Showcases

• 🥂 Last Week Metaverse Partnerships: Upland x Nowhere, Nike RTFKT x CAA, DressX x Mackenzie Turner

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#AI

🤖 Google’s Bard AI Takes Code Generation to New Heights

Google's AI, Bard, has made significant strides in coding abilities by generating and executing code to provide accurate answers. This advancement showcases the potential of AI in programming tasks and brings exciting possibilities for automating coding processes. MORE

🚀 Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg Announces the Integration of AI Into All Meta Products

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has announced the integration of AI into all Meta products. This strategic move aims to enhance user experiences and drive innovation. With AI's pervasive presence, Meta aims to unlock new possibilities in areas like personalization, content creation, and virtual interactions, shaping the future of social media and beyond. MORE

🌍 European Parliament Adopts AI Act to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The European Parliament has taken a significant step in the regulation of artificial intelligence by adopting the AI Act. This act aims to establish guidelines and rules for the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in Europe, ensuring the protection of citizens' rights and fostering innovation. MORE

🔎 Other AI News

• 🇬🇧 UK to Host Global AI Summit to Address Potential Risks

• 💥 AMD Unveils New AI Chip to Challenge NVIDIA's Dominance

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