As we embark on 2024, Apple faces a diverse set of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realms of generative AI, the App Store, and product innovations, according to Mark Gurman. The upcoming launch of Vision Pro and advancements in AI integration within iOS and other applications highlight a pivotal year for the tech giant. Vision … Continue reading How Apple Will Advance in Generative AI in 2024
MicroStrategy Becomes One of the Largest Winners in the Bitcoin and Crypto Bull Market MicroStrategy Inc., a prominent name in enterprise software and a key player in the cryptocurrency market, has seen a significant surge in the value of its Bitcoin holdings. Recently, Bitcoin’s price has surpassed $47,000, a notable increase that has directly impacted … Continue reading MicroStrategy Earns $3 Billion as Bitcoin Price Breaks $47k
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced its support for the upcoming network upgrade and hard fork of the Optimism (OP) network. This strategic move by Binance is aimed at providing its users with an enhanced experience and maintaining its position as a leader in the crypto exchange domain. The … Continue reading Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
The Ondo Foundation, a pivotal player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, recently announced two major initiatives: the introduction of Ondo Points and the proposed release of the ONDO token lock-up. These developments represent significant milestones in Ondo’s journey towards democratizing access to institutional-grade finance and enhancing transparency in global finance. Ondo Points Program Launched … Continue reading Ondo Foundation Unveils ONDO Points and Token Unlock Plan
The biggest asset manager in the world, BlackRock, Inc., has just revealed that the cost for their planned spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) would now be 0.25% instead of 0.30%, according to Reuters. This action is being taken in the middle of a competitive market where several investment managers, such as Ark Investment Management, are fighting … Continue reading Reuters: BlackRock and Ark Investments Compete in Bitcoin ETF Fee Reduction
The well-known whistleblower Edward Snowden recently attacked Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for a serious error that included a deceptive statement concerning the approval of a Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). Gensler was accused of making the announcement in a way that was inaccurate. Because of this … Continue reading Edward Snowden Criticizes SEC Following Twitter Hack and False Bitcoin ETF Announcement
In 2024, Base, the Layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, embarks on an ambitious journey to revolutionize the digital economy. With a year of building and learning from both internal Coinbase teams and external collaborators, Base is poised to reshape the onchain landscape. Expanding Base’s Mission Initially envisioned as a developer-centric platform, Base has evolved … Continue reading Coinbase's Base 2024 Mission: Pioneering a Global Onchain Economy
Nomura’s Laser Digital and WebN Group have recently announced the launch of the Libre protocol, a pioneering fund tokenization infrastructure leveraging Polygon technology. This groundbreaking development is scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2024. Libre, an institutional Web3 protocol, represents a significant collaboration between Laser Digital, the crypto arm of the global … Continue reading Nomura's Laser Digital Partners with WebN Group to Launch Libre Protocol on Polygon
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the United States, a key regulator of derivatives markets, has released a comprehensive report on decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting both its potential and the significant risks it poses. This development marks a critical juncture in the oversight of the burgeoning DeFi sector, which has been a subject of … Continue reading CFTC Report Underscores DeFi Risks and Calls for Action
BitGo, a well-known cryptocurrency custody company, has just been granted clearance in principle by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a license to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI). The firm is now able to provide regulated digital payment token services as a result of this momentous accomplishment, which represents an important milestone … Continue reading BitGo Secures MPI License Approval in Singapore