McDonald’s is making a unique move to delight its customers and fans of Grimace by offering limited-edition NFT profile pictures (PFPs) featuring the beloved purple monster. However, there’s a catch – these NFTs cannot be traded once minted. This exclusive giveaway will take place in Singapore only. The fast-food giant’s regional arm will kick off…
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin publicly endorses Twitter’s ‘Community Notes’ fact-checking tool, citing alignment with crypto values and the fight against misinformation. Key Points Amid the rapidly changing dynamics of social media, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly endorsed Twitter’s fact-checking tool, ‘Community Notes’. In a lengthy blog post, Buterin highlighted the relevance of this feature…
Investment banker Andrew A. Kunsak, from the law firm Sidley Austin LLP, has been approved by Judge Analisa Torres to appear as a declarant in the ongoing legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The approval was granted according to recent court filings. In the court announcement, Andrew A….
MachiBigBrother Withdraws the ZachXBT Defamation Lawsuit In a surprising turn of events, Jeffrey “Machi Big Brother” Huang has dropped his defamation lawsuit against blockchain investigator, ZachXBT. This decision came after ZachXBT made significant changes to his investigation, toning down the accusations and language used. The dispute between the two centered around allegations made by ZachXBT…
El Salvador has made headlines this year by becoming the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as its official currency. This move, spearheaded by President Nayib Bukele, has sparked both praise and concerns from the international community. While some experts and financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have expressed worries…
Ecosapiens, a climate tech innovator, has taken swift action in response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through Maui by launching a fundraising campaign. The aim is to raise $10,000 for disaster relief using NFTs and cryptocurrency donations. The wildfires have already caused significant damage, claiming the lives of 55 people, destroying over 1,000 structures, and…
Ripple, a company focused on revolutionizing cross-border payments, has introduced tools to attract global investors to the world of cryptocurrency. This move aims to address longstanding issues in cross-border transactions and improve efficiency. Notably, attorney and crypto enthusiast Bill Morgan has emphasized that institutions utilizing Ripple’s digital asset XRP for cross-border transactions (known as ODL)…
“Heart + Craft”: snowfro and Prohibition Founder Jordan Lyall Collaborate on a Groundbreaking Generative Art Drop In an exciting fusion of creativity and the NFT world, Art Blocks founder Erick “snowfro” Calderon is set to launch “Heart + Craft”. This generative art drop aims to captivate collectors with its unique twist, incorporating elements of snowfro’s…
Famous investor Michael Burry, known for his role in “The Big Short,” has reportedly taken bearish positions against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Index, according to recent securities filings. His Scion Asset Management has purchased put options worth $739 million against the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF and separate put options worth $886 million against…
Coinbase Concludes OnChain Summer Festival with Coca-Cola NFTs Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase wrapped up its blockchain festival ‘OnChain Summer’ by introducing Coca-Cola NFTs that combine classic artworks with emerging talent. These NFTs, known as ‘Masterpieces,’ are housed within the iconic Coca-Cola bottle on Coinbase’s Ethereum-based platform, ‘Base.’ The unveiling of these digital collectibles took place…
