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#CRYPTO & #BLOCKCHAIN

🇭🇰 Hong Kong Opens Doors for Retail Investors in Crypto Market

Hong Kong's securities regulator now allows retail investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market, offering expanded opportunities. The move signifies Hong Kong's growing acceptance of digital assets and aims to provide a regulated environment for cryptocurrencies. MORE

🤖 Solana Integrates Artificial Intelligence with ChatGPT Plugin

Solana introduced a ChatGPT plug-in to help users interact with its network. The tool facilitates NFT transactions, token transfers, and data interpretation, simplifying the onboarding process. Solana also expands its grant program and launches an AI accelerator to foster blockchain innovation. MORE

💳 Visa Explores Account Abstraction on Ethereum's Testnet

Visa partners with Ethereum's Goerli testnet to experiment with account abstraction, showing significant interest in exploring the potential of blockchain technology. Account abstraction on Ethereum could unlock innovative financial solutions, paving the way for future advancements in DeFi and beyond. MORE

🇺🇸 USA Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr Defends Bitcoin

At Bitcoin Miami, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the need to defend Bitcoin from invasive surveillance, highlighting the importance of financial freedom. Kennedy advocates for protecting the privacy and preserving the decentralized nature of Bitcoin, stating that personal freedoms are at stake in the face of expanding government control. MORE

🇯🇵 Japan Introduces Stricter Crypto Regulations to Combat Money Laundering

Japan announces plans to implement tighter cryptocurrency regulations, aiming to bolster security and combat money laundering. The new measures will enhance the oversight of crypto exchanges and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) standards. MORE

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#NFT

⛓️ NFTrade's Innovative Cross-Chain Purchases

NFT marketplace NFTrade introduces cross-chain purchases, boosting user experience through seamless asset transfers. Enabled by Rarimo, this feature revolutionizes NFT transactions across Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, and BNB Chain. MORE

⚽️ Sorare Adapts to French NFT Regulation

Web3 company Sorare is working on a unique entry method for French users, aligning with the country's NFT regulations. This adaptation will allow players to continue enjoying their fantasy sports game, proving Sorare's commitment to an inclusive, adaptable ecosystem. MORE

🔐 Bitcoin Ascends Solana as Second-Most Popular NFT Blockchain

Bitcoin surges to become the second-most popular blockchain for NFTs, surpassing Solana. The trading volume of Bitcoin's NFTs and memecoins is showing the burgeoning potential of Web3 marketplaces. MORE

💰 Sotheby's NFT Auction: A Striking $2.4M Win from Bankrupt 3AC’s Collection

Sotheby's auctioned part of Three Arrows Capital's (3AC) NFT collection, fetching $2.4 million. High-priced NFTs Fidenza #725 and Autoglyph #187 featured prominently, underscoring the lucrative potential of crypto art markets. MORE

👟 StepN First Blockchain Gaming App to Integrate Apple Pay

Blockchain gaming app StepN pioneers the integration of Apple Pay, heralding significant convergence between Web2 and Web3 tech. This shift, led by Web3 studio Find Satoshi Lab, simplifies access and transactions, potentially paving the way for future Web3 accessibility. MORE

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#METAVERSE

🇨🇳 Nanjing Launches Government-Backed Platform

Nanjing, China's Jiangsu province capital, launches a government-supported Metaverse platform in a bid to boost nationwide sector development. This move signals China's intensified efforts toward optimizing the potential of Web3 and the digital technology industry. MORE

🍎 Axie Infinity's Leap to Apple Store: Philippines Await

Axie Infinity, the largest Web3 game, is set to debut on Apple's App Store, yet the initial release excludes the Philippines - the nation responsible for its meteoric rise in popularity. MORE

🚀 Metaverse Launches

The Metaverse is the new frontier for brands. This week, it is the turn of The Hundreds to launch an interactive shop, Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen offering a culinary adventure, and Cirque du Soleil unveiling a circus-creation game. MORE

🥂 Metaverse Partnerships

Web3 is redefining digital experiences. With Paris Hilton's Avatar Collection in The Sandbox, Cipriani's Venetian lifestyle presentation, and OKX's football-centered activities in the Everdome Metaverse, the boundary between reality and the virtual world is becoming more blurred. MORE

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#AI

📱 OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT App for iOS

OpenAI introduces the ChatGPT app for iOS, enabling users to access the power of AI on their mobile devices. The free app, initially available only in the US, provides a seamless and interactive experience with users’ history synced across devices. MORE

📉 AI-Generated Fake Image Causes a Stock Market Dip

Multiple verified Twitter accounts recently shared a misleading image, falsely depicting an explosion near the Pentagon that was discovered to be AI-generated. The incident caused confusion and even briefly impacted the stock market. Local authorities promptly clarified that no such event occurred. MORE

📷 Adobe Unveils Generative AI as a Creative Co-Pilot in Photoshop

Adobe recently unveiled its groundbreaking vision for the future of Creative Cloud, introducing Firefly directly into Photoshop. This integration will allow for the support of Generative AI as a creative co-pilot to enhance creativity and streamline design processes. MORE

🔥 NVIDIA Ignites AI-Related Stocks as Market Soars

NVIDIA's recent advancements in the field of AI have sent shockwaves through the stock market. With groundbreaking developments in AI technology, NVIDIA's stock value has skyrocketed, capturing the attention of investors worldwide. MORE

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