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#CRYPTO & #BLOCKCHAIN

BlackRock’s ETF, Bitcoin Above $30K, Deutsche Bank Joins the Space, EDX Markets Launch, Binance-SEC Agreement

🚀 BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF with Coinbase as Custodian

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed for a spot in Bitcoin ETF with Coinbase as the crypto custodian. The move signals BlackRock's entry into the crypto space and highlights the growing acceptance of Bitcoin among institutional investors. MORE

💰 Bitcoin Breaks $30,000 Mark Amid TradFi Interest

On Wednesday Bitcoin experienced a significant rally, breaking the $30,000 mark amid renewed interest from traditional finance (e.g., BlackRock). The surge in Bitcoin's price reflects growing confidence in the cryptocurrency market and highlights its resilience. MORE

🏦 Deutsche Bank Applies for Digital Asset Custody License

Deutsche Bank, the giant in the banking space with $1.4 trillion in assets, aims to venture into the cryptocurrency space by applying for a digital asset custody license. Just days after BlackRock’s ETF news, this move signifies the growing interest of traditional financial institutions in the crypto industry. MORE

🔎 Other Crypto News

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#NFT

ora Blockchain Solution, $6mil Golden NFT, Yuga Labs Metaverse Powerhouse, Skoda NFT Platform

💡 Zora Introducing Layer 2 Blockchain Solution Revolutionizing NFTs

Zora Network launches a Layer 2 blockchain solution, enhancing Zora’s NFT marketplace. Supported by 35+ Web3 entities, it promises scalability and reduced costs for creators. This is a game-changer for artists and brands looking for a more gas-efficient network built on Optimism's stack and secured by Ethereum. MORE

🎨 The Golden Goose: Ringers #879 NFT Fetches $6.2M at Sotheby’s Auction House

Ringers #879, an NFT from Dmitri Cherniak’s generative art project, sold for over $6.2 million at Sotheby’s Grails: Part II auction. This marks a significant moment in the Web3 art market, highlighting the immense value and cultural significance attached to generative art within the NFT space. MORE

🕵️ Germany’s BND Launches NFT Treasure Hunt to Recruit Talent

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), launches a dog-themed NFT collection with an on-chain treasure hunt to recruit cybersecurity talent. This innovative approach involves decoding character strings to find Ethereum addresses and mint NFTs. MORE

🔎 Other NFT News

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#METAVERSE

Fortnite x Nike Collab, Shanghai Metaverse Roadmap, SoftServe-Valeo Digital Twin Tech, Siemens Metaverse Investments, Honeywell Digital Solution

👟 Fortnite and Nike Team Up for "Airphoria" Adventure

Fortnite collaborates with Nike for an in-game experience called “Airphoria”. While not integrating in-game NFTs, this alliance connects with Nike’s .Swoosh Web3 platform, built on Polygon. Users can earn a .Swoosh ID, which is an NFT, through this promotion by linking their Epic Games and .Swoosh accounts. MORE

🇨🇳 Shanghai’s Strategic Roadmap for Metaverse Tourism Unveiled

Shanghai introduces the "Shanghai Action Plan for Creating a New Path in Metaverse Tourism (2023-2025)" to accelerate Metaverse tourism development. Focusing on digital infrastructure and immersive technologies, the plan outlines five initiatives for transforming tourism experiences and boosting the city's digital competitiveness. MORE

🖥️ SoftServe and Valeo Optimize Car Design with NVIDIA’s Digital Twin Tech

SoftServe partners with Valeo to revolutionize automotive product design through Digital Twin technology on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform. This enables efficient customization and visualization of lighting components, accelerating the product development process and facilitating collaborative work. MORE

🔎 Other Metaverse News

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#AI

Wimbledon Innovates, Meta’s VoiceBox, The Beatles Embrace AI, SK Telecom New Plans

🎾 Wimbledon Unveils Plans to Use AI for Commentary

Wimbledon, the prestigious tennis tournament, will showcase AI-driven commentary and draw analysis this year. Artificial intelligence will enhance the viewer experience by providing real-time insights and in-depth analysis of matches. This integration of AI technology highlights the growing influence of AI in sports and its ability to revolutionize the way we engage with live events. MORE

🗣️ Meta Unveils VoiceBox: Redefining Voice Synthesis with AI Innovation

Tech giant Meta has unveiled VoiceBox, a groundbreaking generative model capable of handling multiple voice synthesis tasks. VoiceBox showcases Meta's continued innovation in natural language processing, promising to revolutionize voice-based applications and personal assistants with its advanced capabilities. MORE

🎵 Restoring The Beatles: AI Breathes New Life into Iconic Music

In a groundbreaking project, AI technology is being used to restore and enhance archival recordings of The Beatles and has been used in the production of a “last Beatles record” to be released later this year. Through advanced AI algorithms, these historic recordings are given new life, preserving the iconic sound of one of the greatest bands in history for future generations to enjoy. MORE

🔎 Other AI News

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