ERC-6551 enables NFTs to function as smart contract wallets that can own and transfer other tokens and also have trackable histories.
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Reddit faces FTC probe over AI data practices ahead of IPO
Reddit mentioned in the filing that it is not surprised by the FTC’s interest in this area due to the unique nature of the technologies and business agreements.
Bitcoin traders eye $60K BTC price support as ‘huge’ futures gap opens
Bitcoin bulls remain confident despite BTC price hitting its lowest levels since March 6 in a brutal weekend sell-off.
Pro-XRP lawyer confident he can win senate bid, sets $1M campaign goal
The pro-XRP lawyer shared with his online following that he's covered half of the campaign funds and asked if they could pitch in the rest via cash or crypto.
Starbucks says its NFT rewards program must come to an end
Starbucks' decision to end its NFT rewards program is in line with similar moves by other major companies in the last year.
Ether ETFs face Senate opposition, Wright is not Satoshi, and Dencun goes live: Hodler’s Digest, March 10-16
U.S. Senators opposed to more crypto ETFs, Ethereum Dencun hard fork goes live, and Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, judge rules.
OpenAI’s Mira Murati is “not sure” where Sora’s training data comes from
During an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Mira Murati offered vague responses when asked about the underlying data source for OpenAI’s Sora model.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s bankruptcy narrative revealed in new court documents
A Google document attached to the U.S. government sentencing memorandum reveals “random probably bad ideas” Sam Bankman-Fried had to repair his public image.
Blockchain in trademark and brand protection, explained
Blockchain offers security, transparency and efficiency; NFTs and metaverse integration enhance asset authentication, virtual asset management and brand identity.
Biden pressured to intervene in U.S. citizens' detention by Nigeria
The Chamber of Digital Commerce believes that Gambaryan’s detention is arbitrary, without due process, and presents a significant challenge to international law norms and diplomatic relations.
Nigerian SEC seeks to raise crypto exchange registration fee
Under the updated guidelines, digital asset exchanges and custodians must pay an application fee of 300,000 naira ($186), up from the previous 100,000 naira ($62).
Vanguard’s outgoing CEO sticks to anti-Bitcoin ETF stance, despite inquiries
Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley is resisting customer pressure for spot Bitcoin ETFs, despite several of the firm's competitors already offering them.
US manufacturing firms are flocking to the metaverse — WEF
According to the World Economic Forum, the automotive, energy, software, aerospace and defense industries are leading the way for industrial metaverse investment.
Prosecutors want $11B judgment, 40-50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried asked for a maximum sentence of six and a half years, but he could have gotten over 100 years.
Neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump are crypto champions
President Joe Biden hasn't taken a particularly friendly stance toward cryptocurrency. On the contrary, he's been a lot like his predecessor.
Mozaic Finance hacked for $2.4M via private key compromise
The yield farming app was exploited through a possible private key compromise, according to a CertiK report.
Dubai’s DIFC passes comprehensive digital asset law, new security law
The center claims it has created the world’s first comprehensive set of legal characteristics of digital assets as property in a new, short law.
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s institutional flow looms, Coinbase’s debt round, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz covers the buzz surrounding Bitcoin, the outlook for Ether ETFs, Ubisoft as an XPLA validator, Coinbase’s challenges and global banks taking on blockchain.
Marathon to purchase 200MW Bitcoin mining center from Applied Digital for $87.3M
Marathon Digital is closing in on the “Flux Capacitor” when it comes to sheer watts.
DeFi TVL breaches $100B, MakerDAO readies DAI ‘Endgame:’ Finance Redefined
The total value locked in DeFi protocols has breached $110 billion — but it’s still short of the $189 billion all-time high recorded in November 2021.
Paris Hilton’s Roblox experience has driven $60M in media ad equivalency
The self-proclaimed Queen of the Metaverse sold nearly half a million emotes on Roblox off a viral TikTok campaign.
Price analysis 3/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, SHIB, DOT
Bitcoin is showing the first signs of profit booking, but the bears are struggling to hold the price below $69,000, indicating buying at lower levels.
Ethereum's derivatives show strength despite 10% ETH price drop
Ether futures and options reflect pro traders' confidence in the bull run.
Bitcoin drops 9% from its ATH as the market shows signs of being ‘overheated’
After a monstrous rally, the BTC price is showing signs of cooling off, with altcoins quickly following suit.
NetMind platform ‘has not been compromised,’ claims team after miner hack FUD
NetMind AI claimed that the token crash was caused by an individual miner being hacked, not by a platformwide exploit.
Why Qatar’s $500B Bitcoin investment is highly unlikely
Bitcoin enthusiasts have suggested the Qatar Investment Authority is considering adding Bitcoin to its portfolio, but the odds of a multibillion-dollar purchase are low.
What is the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, and why is it important?
The Dencun upgrade slashes fees on layer-2 solutions, paving the way for cheaper DeFi and NFTs while laying the groundwork for Ethereum’s future scalability.
Wealth manager Cetera adds spot BTC ETFs to it platform, with training
The large wealth management firm chose four Bitcoin ETFs for its professionals to offer to their clients.
Who is ‘Mr. 100’? Mysterious Bitcoin whale becomes 14th-biggest BTC holder
The Bitcoin wallet has added 100 BTC tranches regularly since at least November 2022, when FTX collapsed.
DePINs to decentralize internet access and connectivity in India
Wifi Dabba, an Indian internet service provider, is launching a second round of its DePIN-powered devices on the Solana network to bridge the digital divide and connect millions to the internet.