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In the realm of digital transformation, few industries remain untouched. In her insightful exploration, McKenzie Miranda unveils the transformative potential of the Metaverse in the fashion industry. Here's a closer look at this new frontier, as seen through Miranda's lens.
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Metaverse Fashion: The Next Frontier
In the realm of digital transformation, few industries remain untouched. In her insightful exploration, McKenzie Miranda unveils the transformative potential of the Metaverse in Read more
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Japan’s Finance Ministry Explores Digital Yen: A New Frontier in Central Bank Digital Currencies
Japan's finance ministry is taking a significant step towards exploring the feasibility of introducing a digital yen by forming an expert panel this month. This initiative follows Read more
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CFTC’s Lawsuit Against Binance Could Prove Fatal for the Crypto Exchange
The recent regulatory action taken by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against crypto exchange Binance has left many in the industry concerned. The Read more
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The DeFi Revolution: Unleashing Southeast Asia’s Untapped Economic Potential
Imagine a world where millions of people are denied access to basic financial services. For 70% of adults in Southeast Asia, this is their reality. This underbanked population Read more
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Machankura Boosts African Bitcoin Adoption Without Internet
In a world where internet access is taken for granted, it's hard to imagine how someone can adopt Bitcoin without it. Enter Machankura, the text-based tool that's taking Africa by Read more
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ChatGPT Won’t Replace Developers – Ethereum Developers Weigh In
The newest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4, has caused a stir online by showcasing its ability to identify vulnerabilities and exploits in Ethereum smart contracts. According to its Read more
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Revolutionizing the Music Industry with NFTs and Web 3.0
June 1, 2023
Cooper Turley, founder of Coop Records, is changing the way we think about music through the innovative use of NFTs and blockchain technology. Appearing with Jacob Berman on the Web3 Frontier podcast, Turley Read more
A Slice of the Future: Texas’ Bitcoin Pizza Day Celebration Ignites Web3 Dialogue
May 31, 2023
Web3 Texas and The Texas Blockchain Council co-hosted an engaging meetup last week at Toyota Connected in Plano, Texas, in celebration of a significant date in cryptocurrency history - Bitcoin Pizza Day. This Read more
Metaverse Fashion: The Next Frontier
May 31, 2023
In the realm of digital transformation, few industries remain untouched. In her insightful exploration, McKenzie Miranda unveils the transformative potential of the Metaverse in the fashion industry. Read more
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Metaverse Fashion: The Next Frontier
May 31, 2023
In the realm of digital transformation, few industries remain untouched. In her insightful exploration, McKenzie Miranda unveils the transformative potential of the Metaverse in the fashion industry. Here's a closer look at this new frontier, as seen through Miranda's lens.
With global spending on virtual goods reaching a staggering $110 Read more
Japan’s Finance Ministry Explores Digital Yen: A New Frontier in Central Bank Digital Currencies
May 1, 2023
Japan's finance ministry is taking a significant step towards exploring the feasibility of introducing a digital yen by forming an expert panel this month. This initiative follows a two-year technical study by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and aims to position Japan among the growing list of countries, such as the United States, China, India, and Read more
CFTC’s Lawsuit Against Binance Could Prove Fatal for the Crypto Exchange
March 28, 2023
The recent regulatory action taken by the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against crypto exchange Binance has left many in the industry concerned. The lawsuit filed by the CFTC accuses Binance of violating trading and derivatives laws by offering its services to US customers without applying for a derivatives license. The Read more
The DeFi Revolution: Unleashing Southeast Asia’s Untapped Economic Potential
March 21, 2023
Imagine a world where millions of people are denied access to basic financial services. For 70% of adults in Southeast Asia, this is their reality. This underbanked population represents a vast economic opportunity, with the region's six leading countries boasting a combined population of 570 million and a projected collective GDP of $4.7 trillion. Read more
Machankura Boosts African Bitcoin Adoption Without Internet
March 15, 2023
In a world where internet access is taken for granted, it's hard to imagine how someone can adopt Bitcoin without it. Enter Machankura, the text-based tool that's taking Africa by storm. The tool allows users to use Bitcoin with nothing but a feature phone, making it accessible to those without internet access.
Machankura has grown its user base Read more
ChatGPT Won’t Replace Developers – Ethereum Developers Weigh In
March 15, 2023
The newest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4, has caused a stir online by showcasing its ability to identify vulnerabilities and exploits in Ethereum smart contracts. According to its developer OpenAI, GPT-4 boasts 'human-level performance on various professional and academic benchmarks.'
In a recent prompt dialogue with Coinbase Director Conor Grogan, Read more
Amazon to Launch NFTs Tied to Real-World Assets, Token Possible
March 7, 2023
Amazon is gearing up to enter the NFT space in a big way with a new initiative that could bring millions of users into the fold. According to sources familiar with the matter, the e-commerce giant is planning to launch a platform that will allow customers to purchase NFTs tied to real-world assets that are delivered right to their doorstep. And with Amazon Read more
What happened between the SEC and Kraken?
February 17, 2023
Kraken, the well-known cryptocurrency exchange, is in hot water with the SEC over allegations that it failed to register its staking-as-a-service program. According to the SEC, Kraken has been offering and selling its staking services to the public since 2019, without adhering to appropriate securities laws.
To make matters worse, the SEC Read more
Mainstay Minute: Blockchain to Potentially Untangle the Supply Chain Knot
March 11, 2022
Supply chains have experienced one of the most challenging years in an effort to scale up to consumer demand. Perhaps the blockchain will provide the grease to this squeaky wheel in the next iteration of process improvements implemented on a global scale.
Mainstay Minute: Payment Processing Ripe for Disruption
March 11, 2022
With PPI increasing 1% in the latest issue of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses are seeking ways to maintain margin while not having to pass on additional costs to their customer base. With Solana Pay, fees equate to a fraction of a penny and payment from customer to merchant occurs in seconds – a far cry from the Visas, Mastercards and Read more