Elon Musk’s “everything app,” X, has set the crypto community abuzz with speculation as it creates a dedicated account for its upcoming X payments feature.
Announced just this week, Chapter 2 is the successor to Solana Mobile's initial web3 phone, the Saga. Strikingly, this new release boasts a more budget-friendly price of $450, a considerable drop from the Saga's $599 tag.
OKX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, revealed the acquisition of the license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. However, it's important to note that the license remains non-operational until specific conditions and localisation requirements are completely met. The company emphasises that, once operational, the VASP license will empower OKX Middle East to extend a suite of duly regulated virtual asset activities, offering spot services and spot-pairs to institutional and qualified retail customers.
X, the tech venture helmed by Elon Musk, surprised users this week by discontinuing support for NFT profile pictures, a feature introduced in January 2022. Initially a free offering, Musk later monetised the profile pictures, but the abrupt reversal suggests a change in perspective. The formerly hexagonal profile pictures, now circular, left users speculating on Musk's motives, as neither he nor X provided public commentary on the decision.
In a groundbreaking move for blockchain gaming enthusiasts, the much-anticipated Solana-based battle royale shooter, "Nyan Heroes," is gearing up to make its grand entrance on the prestigious Epic Games Store.
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s premier cryptocurrency exchange, kicks off 2024 by adding Tronix (TRX), the native utility token of the TRON network, to its extensive list of digital assets. This move underscores Mercado Bitcoin’s commitment to diversifying its offerings and introducing credible digital assets to its user base.
In a stunning resurgence, Polygon's Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market experienced remarkable growth, reaching a six-month high in December 2023. This surge, characterised by daily sales surpassing $10 million, signifies a robust comeback for the Layer-2 scaling solution, Polygon.
Circle, boasting a remarkable USDC stablecoin with a market cap exceeding $25 billion, announced its discreet submission of a draft registration statement (S-1 form) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This confidential filing is a strategic move often adopted by companies navigating the IPO process, allowing them the leeway to finalize their plans away from public scrutiny.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made history by granting official approval for numerous spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a pivotal moment for both the fund and cryptocurrency industries.