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In a move that merges sportswear with the burgeoning world of digital assets, athletic giant Adidas has announced a collaboration with move-to-earn fitness app Stepn. The partnership kicks off with a limited-edition collection of 1,000 co-branded non-fungible tokens (NFTs) dubbed the “Stepn x Adidas Genesis Sneaker NFTs.” Launching on April 17th on Stepn’s NFT marketplace Mooar, these digital tokens mark the beginning of a multifaceted alliance between […]

The world of cryptocurrency felt the tremors of geopolitical instability this weekend as Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, experienced its most significant single-day drop in over a year. The decline coincided with a surge in tensions between Iran and Israel, after Iran launched a surprise attack on Israeli territory. Bitcoin’s price plummeted by over 8% in the immediate aftermath of the news, falling from around $64,000 to […]

Acclaimed photographer auctions exclusive NFT collections ‘This is how it looked’ and ‘This is how it felt’ on Open Sea, merging art and technology, reshaping digital expression ULLADULLA, AUSTRALIA – April 12, 2024 — In a groundbreaking move merging the realms of art and technology, acclaimed photographer unveils plans to auction off exclusive collections of never seen before photographs as NFTs on Open Sea, a leading marketplace […]

TAIPEI (AP) – In a move signaling progress toward clearer regulations and industry-led governance, Taiwan has reportedly granted approval for the establishment of a cryptocurrency industry association. The development comes as digital assets experience a surge in global interest, but also face growing scrutiny over potential risks. The association’s formation is expected to pave the way for increased collaboration between industry participants and regulators, with the goal […]

South Korea, a nation long known for its enthusiastic embrace of cryptocurrency, is poised to implement stricter listing guidelines for digital assets. The new regulations prioritize security and transparency for token issuers, with a particular focus on projects that have been compromised by hacks or those originating from foreign entities. This move comes amidst growing concerns from South Korean regulators regarding potential risks associated with the cryptocurrency […]

United States Senators are casting a critical eye on the handling of FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings. The controversy centers on the sale of a large quantity of SOL tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain, by Sullivan and Cromwell, the law firm entrusted with the bankruptcy case. At the heart of the issue is the price at which the SOL tokens were sold. According to reports, the […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has achieved a significant milestone in its global expansion plans after receiving a full operational license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This approval makes Crypto.com’s Dubai subsidiary, CRO DAX Middle East FZE, the first fully licensed entity authorized to handle both fiat and crypto currencies within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development comes after Crypto.com underwent a multi-stage approval process established […]

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 April 2024 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2024 1st quarter review of ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”), ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index (IXSCI). The constituent changes will be effective on 19th April, 2024 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows: 1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series 1.1 ixCrypto Index […]

In a significant move for the blockchain project, Toncoin (TON) has surged into the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, according to CoinMarketCap data. At the time of writing, TON sits at around $6.80, solidifying its position among the leading digital assets. This recent climb marks a notable achievement for Toncoin, which has steadily gained traction in the cryptocurrency market since its launch in 2018. Toncoin operates […]

Reports trickling out of the ongoing Token2049 conference in Dubai hint at a potential alliance between the Telegram Open Network (TON) and Tether, the company behind the world’s leading stablecoin, USDT. Industry insiders suggest that services built on TON could soon welcome native USDT integration, a move that would position the digital dollar against TON’s native token, Gram (GRAM). The speculation stems from a meeting between Pavel […]

Job Seeker Priorities Shift: Stability Ranks Higher as Tech Talent Favors Financial Security Over Perks SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2024 – NodeFlair, the leading tech talent platform in Southeast Asia, unveiled the Asia Tech Salary Report 2024, leveraging insights from over 422,000 salary data points spanning different roles and countries. This comprehensive report not only illuminates the industry’s reaction to the burgeoning trend […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2024 – The need for higher income and a better work-life balance forces more and more people to look for supplementary sources of income. Among those, investing stands out as a legal and potentially profitable way to accrue wealth, safeguard personal savings against inflation, or achieve immediate financial gains to address daily needs. In this article, the […]

Cardano, a blockchain platform launched in 2017, has garnered significant interest for its ambitious goals of enhancing scalability, security, and sustainability within the blockchain realm. But with cryptocurrency’s inherent volatility, is Cardano a worthwhile investment for the average investor? Cardano’s foundation rests on the ADA token, its native cryptocurrency that fuels transactions on the platform. ADA can also be staked, a process akin to earning interest by […]

Arabian Post Special The global cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a recent shift, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as a beacon of stability and opportunity amidst a period of regulatory uncertainty elsewhere. This transformation can be attributed to a potent combination of factors: an influx of institutional capital, the attraction of elite talent, and a supportive regulatory framework. The UAE’s appeal to institutional investors lies in […]

In a move that could significantly impact international money transfers, PayPal announced today an update to its cross-border payments service, Xoom. U.S. customers can now leverage PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, to send money abroad without incurring Xoom transaction fees. PYUSD is a digital asset pegged to the U.S. dollar, meaning its value remains relatively stable compared to other cryptocurrencies. This stability makes PYUSD suitable for international transactions, reducing […]

Financial technology company Ripple is entering the stablecoin market with its own US dollar-backed digital currency. This move places Ripple directly in competition with established players Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), both of which are pegged to the US dollar. Analysts predict the global stablecoin market to balloon to over $2.8 trillion by 2028, up from its current valuation of $150 billion. Recognizing this potential, Ripple […]

DMF Ventures, a prominent investment firm in the cryptocurrency space, has issued a thought-provoking suggestion: memecoins, often dismissed for their whimsical origins and lack of inherent utility, could become a central marketing strategy for future blockchain projects. This proposal hinges on the undeniable cultural influence and fervent online communities fostered by memecoins. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, the undisputed kings of the memecoin realm, have transcended the realm […]

The U.S. government has triggered a wave of speculation by transferring nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to a new address. The transferred funds are believed to be linked to the now-defunct illegal marketplace Silk Road, which was shut down by federal authorities in 2013. The move, initiated on [DATE], involved a substantial 69,370 bitcoins, according to blockchain analysis firm Elliptic. The firm traced the origin […]

In the heart of the Middle East, the UAE is not just keeping pace with the global gaming scene – it’s defining it. With Saudi Arabia and Egypt as fellow visionaries, the UAE is at the forefront of Web3 gaming that’s turning heads worldwide. Undoubtedly the future of gaming, Web3 has positioned the UAE among the top 15 countries interested in it from 2021 to 20233, alongside […]

Tron, the blockchain platform founded by Justin Sun, is firing back against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a legal battle with significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry. In a recent court filing, Tron seeks dismissal of the SEC lawsuit, arguing the agency lacks jurisdiction over the token sale in question. This bold move comes a year after the SEC accused Tron and Sun of conducting […]

Experience Newly Designed AR digital kiosk Launching “Phy-gital” merchandise with Spin Fashion at ComplexCon HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2024 – Following the successful FabriX Digital Fashion Roadshow 2023 in London and Paris, FabriX continues to make waves at ComplexCon’s marketplace Hong Kong from 23-24th March 2024 – the festival’s first global destination outside the United States. Launched in 2022, FabriX is […]

Tech behemoth Google is making waves in the cryptocurrency space with the introduction of a new search feature allowing users to directly view wallet balances across several popular blockchains. This functionality, rolled out on March 27th, 2024, empowers users to search for any wallet address on Bitcoin, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, Polygon, and Fantom blockchains and see the current balance of the native token for that specific network. […]

The United States and United Kingdom are reportedly investigating a significant volume of cryptocurrency transactions linked to a sanctioned Russian exchange. According to sources familiar with the matter, authorities are scrutinizing roughly $20 billion worth of transfers involving Tether (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, that transited through Garantex, a digital currency exchange designated by the US Treasury Department in April 2022 for facilitating illicit […]

BERN, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2024 – After over two years of thorough preparation, and with the enthusiastic support and active promotion of the global community, the Meta Earth (ME) website was officially launched on March 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone for Meta Earth in presenting its vision and mission to the world. The website serves as a gateway for global users […]

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