BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
Simplify Asset Management Unveiled Bitcoin Strategy-related ETFs
On September 30, Simplify Asset Management, a registered investment advisor, announced the official launch of the Bitcoin Strategy ETF “Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF” with the code “MAXI”.
SoftBank Vision Fund to Cut 30% of Global Workforce
According to Bloomberg reports, the investment department of the Vision Fund under the Japanese multinational company SoftBank Group is preparing to lay off 30% of its global employees, a total of about 150 staff.
Starfish Finance Proposes DeFi-NFT Convergence on Polkadot
Starfish Finance, the DeFi project running on Astar Network, has shared its vision of how NFTs and decentralized finance will coalesce on Polkadot. The community-driven project predicts the worlds of DeFi and NFTs will eventually fuse and form a brighter star, with Starfish Finance ($SEAN) serving as the fortress that hosts this union.
Spain's Largest Telecom Company Telefónica Now Accepts Crypto Payments
The Spain-based telecom company has now joined the list of firms accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method.
MetaMask's New Beta Portfolio dApp to Provide All-In-One Access to Cryptos, NFTs
MetaMask has launched a beta portfolio dApp that allows users to have an overview of their cryptos and NFT in one place.
Meta Introduces Digital Collectibles NFT Features on Instagram & Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that everyone on Facebook and Instagram in the US can now connect their wallets and share their digital collectables.
Warner Music Group Artists to Own NFT Page on OpenSea
NFT marketplaces OpenSea has partnered with US-based music and entertainment giant Warner Music Group to help attract more music fans through NFT projects.
Bitcoin Miner Rhodium Plans to List on Nasdaq through Reverse Merger
Bitcoin miner Rhodium Enterprises is planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker “RHDM” through a reverse merger with business consulting firm SilverSun Technologies Inc., Bloomberg reported on Sept 30.
Binance Secures Registration in New Zealand, to Open Local Office
Binance has gained access to open up a local office soon in New Zealand as the crypto exchange platform successfully registered with the country's Ministry of Businesses Innovation and Employment.
Legendary Artist Yoshitaka Amano Partners With Astar Network For His New NFT Collection
Astar Network, a smart contracts platform for multichain, today announces its partnership with the legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano to create and release an exclusive NFT collection on the Astar blockchain. This is the first time Mr. Amano’s fantasy worlds and characters will come to life on a blockchain, where his art can interact with the projects and communities of Astar.