Solana Co-Founder Says Ethereum Could Be Layer-2 for SOL
July 3 (Cointime) - According to Decrypt, Despite certain limitations and potential risks, the idea of using Ethereum (ETH) as a layer-2 for the Solana (SOL) blockchain is not as farfetched as it may seem, according to Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana Labs.
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Shares Disappointment with Tokenization Focus in Crypto Industry
June 28 (Cointime) - In a recent Twitter AMA session, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his disappointment with those who view tokenization as the main innovation of cryptocurrencies.
Pace Verso and Art Blocks Collaborate to Launch John Gerrard's "World Flag" Generative Artwork Series
June 27 (Cointime) - Pace Verso and Art Blocks have announced a new collaboration featuring a generative artwork series by John Gerrard called "World Flag". The series will consist of 195 NFTs, each depicting a different UN member's flag in front of a unique desert landscape generated through code-based frequencies, shapes, colors, and skies.
GameFi and Oasys Launch New NFT Marketplace for Blockchain Games: Oasys Navi
June 26 (Cointime) - GameFi.org has announced a collaboration with Japanese gaming platform Oasys to launch a new NFT marketplace called Oasys Navi. The marketplace will support INO and IDO campaigns of games on the Oasys blockchain, as well as new NFT projects. The project roadmap includes the release of a beta version, game dashboard, mainnet launch, INOs, tournaments, and surprise features. The partnership aims to innovate the blockchain gaming world and create an immersive environment for the entire gaming community.
BRICS: An Informal Alliance for Economic Cooperation and Development
June 23 (Cointime) - BRICS is a group of five emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - that was formed to promote collaboration and communication among its member nations. The alliance holds annual summits to discuss various issues such as trade, finance, development, energy, and technology, and has established mechanisms such as the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement for economic development and financial stability.
WhatsApp Takes a Step Towards Embracing Metaverse Hardware with Meta Quest Integration
June 23 (Cointime) - WhatsApp is taking steps towards integrating with metaverse hardware by linking with Meta Quest, offering a glimpse of its metaverse plans beyond Avatars. An upcoming update may allow users to connect their WhatsApp accounts with Meta Quest VR headsets, improving the user experience.
MARBLEX Collaborates with Aurora Labs to Enhance Web3 Gaming Adoption
June 22 (Cointime) - MARBLEX, a blockchain service provider focused on gaming, has announced an exclusive collaboration with Aurora Labs, an EVM blockchain operating on the NEAR Protocol.
Nike's 'Airphoria' Collaboration with Fortnite Will Not Include NFTs, Epic Games Confirms
June 22 (Cointime) - Epic Games has announced that Nike NFTs will not be included in their collaboration with Fortnite for the creation of a Nike-themed virtual land called 'Airphoria'. The collaboration will not involve NFTs or digital item trading, contrary to initial fan expectations.
Gala Music Awards 'just shockey' Exclusive Collaboration with Jordin Sparks After VeeCon Music Competition
June 21 (Cointime) - Gala Music, a Web3 music company, has given emerging artist 'just shockey' the exclusive opportunity to collaborate with platinum-selling artist Jordin Sparks after winning an open mic competition at VeeCon. The event showcased the potential of blockchain technology in the music industry and allowed fans to support their favorite artists.
CFTC Commissioner Warns Hackers in 2023 ‘More Coordinated, Innovative, and Resourced’
June 21 (Cointime) - During her speech at the FIA International Derivatives Expo Conference, Christy Goldsmith Romero, Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), warned that cyber hackers are becoming more coordinated, innovative, and resourced.
