The controversial digital ID crypto project Worldcoin launched on July 24 after three years of development. The project was co-founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI — the company behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot ChatGPT. Worldcoin made headlines right after its announcement in June 2021, as it …
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Binance Smart Chain (BNB) has seen significant growth in its daily active addresses and transactions in the second quarter of 2023, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Messari. The increase in activity was primarily driven by LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol that enables lightweight and efficient communication between …
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Rolling Loud Miami went down over the weekend, and A$AP Rocky commanded fans’ attention when he appeared to diss another artist during his set! Specifically, word on the street is that A$AP Rocky was throwing shade at Travis Scott, prompting people to chime in online. RELATED: Mini Me? Twitter Divided On …
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A recent court decision concerning the status of XRP has revived the conversation on the necessity of clear and thorough regulatory frameworks in the constantly changing world of cryptocurrencies. US Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, has called for immediate action to establish clear crypto rules in response to …
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Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s hit, “Fast Car,” has been dominating the country charts — but amid its success … some have wondered if racism is afoot in the genre. Here’s the deal … think pieces have been published of late that delve into this topic — including one …
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“The Idol’s” “Misogynistic” Finale Sparks Backlash Warning: This article contains discussion of abuse and rape. Social media users are expressing their dismay over the final installment of The Idol, which aired on HBO on Sunday night. The show stars The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, as a sleazy club owner …
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Refresh for latest...: After two major studio movies bowed last weekend, this session was one of holdovers for Hollywood with mixed results. Last weekend’s leader, The Flash, which had initially come in lower than projections, added $26.6M in 78 offshore markets this weekend, dropping by 59%.The Warner Bros/DC deep universe …
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At least two investment firms have made new filings for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) following investment colossus BlackRock’s move to lodge a similar application for its own spot Bitcoin ETF on June 15. New York-based asset management fund WisdomTree is the most recent investment firm to lodge a new …
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In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a sharp increase in volatility, with prices fluctuating between $29,000 and $27,000, given the lack of liquidity in the market. This sudden price action has had a significant impact on bulls and bears. However, as of this writing, Bitcoin has managed …
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The crypto industry has been facing an unprecedented crackdown in recent months, with regulators and lawmakers seeking greater oversight and regulation to the digital asset ecosystem. Against this backdrop, republican leader Patrick McHenry’s recent comments on stablecoins have taken on added significance. Republicans Call For Balanced Approach To Crypto Industry …
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Soft launch vibes? Ariana Madix is living her best life at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where fans think she might have teased a brand-new romance following her split from Tom Sandoval. The Vanderpump Rules star, 37, attended the Celsius Oasis Vibe launch party on Friday, April 13, with costars …
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is facing increased regulatory scrutiny as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reopens the comment period on proposed amendments to the definition of “exchange” under Exchange Act Rule 3b-16. The proposed amendments were initially put forward in January 2022, and the SEC reopened the comment period in …
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