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#CRYPTO & #BLOCKCHAIN

Crypto, MicroStrategy Buys More BTC, HSBC’s Crypto ETFs, FTX Return, Fidelity Strategy, Kennedy Supports Bitcoin

🚀 MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings: Adds 12,333 BTC Worth $347 Million

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, expands its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing an additional 12,333 BTC for $347 million in cash, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 152,333 BTC, valued at over $4.6 billion. MORE

🇭🇰 HSBC Hong Kong Adds Support for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

HSBC Hong Kong announces its launch of support for Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), providing customers with access to the world of cryptocurrencies through traditional financial channels. HSBC is the largest bank in the country, and the first lender in Hong Kong to allow its customers access to digital asset ETFs. MORE

💥 FTX Sets Course for Relaunch of Global Cryptocurrency Exchange

FTX is set to relaunch its flagship international cryptocurrency exchange following its recent bankruptcy. Talks are underway to revive the exchange, signaling FTX's determination to bounce back and strengthen its position in the crypto market. MORE

🔎 Other Crypto News

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#NFT

Azuki, Sotheby's, FC Barcelona & Ronaldo's Drops

🌊 Azuki Introducing 20,000 Elementals NFTs via Dutch Auction

Azuki, the anime-themed NFT collection, is unveiling its new 20,000 Ethereum NFT collection, Elementals, through a Dutch auction starting at 2 ETH per NFT. Chiru Labs spearheads this expansion which includes additional profile pictures (PFPs) and more. MORE

🌌Sotheby’s Trailblazing First Dutch Auction Celebrating Vera Molnár

Sotheby’s pioneers with its first Dutch auction in its 300-year history, featuring the renowned artist Vera Molnár in a digital sale. The sale will be conducted through Sotheby’s Metaverse, launching their Gen Art Program. MORE

⚽ FC Barcelona and World of Women Launch ‘Empowerment’ NFT Collection

FC Barcelona partners with World of Women (WoW) for a groundbreaking NFT collection, ‘Empowerment’, celebrating captain Alexia Putellas. The collection highlights women’s empowerment in sports and features NFTs designed by Rhi Madeline. MORE

🔎 Other NFT News

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#METAVERSE

Investments & Healthcare Breakthroughs

🌐 Metaverse Projects Amass $707M Amid Market Downturn

A striking $707 million have been invested in the Metaverse during H1 2023, capturing 44% of all Web3 investments. The AR/VR sector contributes to this success, particularly with tokens like SAND and MANA surging post-Apple's Vision Pro headset launch. MORE

💰 Mythical Games Vaults to Unicorn Status with $37M Funding

Mythical Games, a renowned game publisher, has clinched $37 million in Series C1 funding spearheaded by Scytale Digital. The funds are earmarked for launching a new marketplace and scaling revenue. With this boost, Mythical sustains its unicorn status and aims for profitability through non-fungible tokens in its upcoming game, Nitro National World Tour. MORE

🌍 Sony Network Communications Fosters Web3 Adoption with Startale Labs Investment

Sony Network Communications collaborates with Startale Labs, investing $3.5 million in Web3 infrastructure. Sony executive, Jun Watanabe, joins Startale, as they aim to facilitate Web3 mass adoption by bridging real-world assets and providing seamless experiences for users interacting with blockchain tech stacks. MORE

🔎 Other Metaverse News

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#AI

ByteDance GPU Purchase, Unity’s New Platforms, Opera One, Figma AI, Databricks & MosaicML

💰 ByteDance Commits $1 Billion to NVIDIA GPUs for AI Advancements

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has invested $1 billion in NVIDIA GPUs to power their artificial intelligence initiatives. This strategic move highlights ByteDance's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance its AI capabilities. MORE

🔮 Unity Announces Two New AI-Powered Platforms

Unity, the leading game development platform, unveils two groundbreaking AI-powered tools, UnityMuse and UnitySentis. These innovative technologies promise to revolutionize the gaming industry, providing developers with advanced animation and artist-friendly solutions. Unity's stock witnessed a 12% increase following the announcement. MORE

🌐 Opera Unleashes AI Sidekick in New Browser for Enhanced Web Experience

Opera has launched Opera One, a groundbreaking browser featuring Aria, an advanced AI assistant chatbot. With Aria, users can enjoy a personalized browsing experience, receive intelligent recommendations, and navigate the web with voice commands. MORE

🔎 Other AI News

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