Meta relaxes Facebook’s cryptocurrency ad policy — says crypto continues to ‘mature and stabilize’
Meta, formerly Facebook, has relaxed its policy for cryptocurrency advertisements, making it easier for companies to run crypto ads on its platform. “We’re doing this because …
India’s cabinet note indicates no crypto ban — government will regulate crypto assets
India is no longer planning to ban cryptocurrency, a cabinet note circulated by the government reportedly indicates. Activities relating to crypto assets will be regulated by …
Adidas reveals big plans and vision for the metaverse
After dropping endless hints in recent days, adidas has revealed new details about its foray into the metaverse. The sportswear brand has entered into a partnership …
Bitcoin not ideal for buying coffee, Saylor admits
MicroStrategy’s boss Michael Saylor has declared that Bitcoin is the world’s reserve asset — but has admitted it isn’t ideal for making everyday purchases. In a …
Axie: Metaverse is ‘Battle for Future of Internet’
Axie Infinity’s co-founder has warned that Facebook’s foray into the metaverse is a “battle for the future of the internet.” Jeff Zirlin warned that the crypto …
Facebook Messenger is getting a built-in bill splitting feature
Facebook parent company Meta is introducing a built-in bill splitting feature in Facebook Messenger that it will test with users in the US beginning next week. …
Google will wait until the new year to make more return to office plans
Google is reconsidering its return-to-office plans again, saying that its US employees won’t have to adopt a hybrid work model come January 10th, as was previously …
Blockchain.com launches beta version of its own NFT marketplace
Crypto finance company Blockchain.com announced Thursday that it is going to be launching its own non-fungible token (NFT) platform, which will be powered by OpenSea. While …
Someone stole $120 million in crypto by hacking a DeFi website
On Wednesday night, someone drained funds from multiple cryptocurrency wallets connected to the decentralized finance platform BadgerDAO. According to the blockchain security and data analytics Peckshield, …
New Google search features make it easier to find the right doctor
As part of efforts to expand the health information it provides, today Google announced a new feature in search that will allow doctors to list which …
Jack Dorsey’s Square is changing its name to Block
Square, a financial services company co-founded by now-former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is changing its name to Block, the company announced Wednesday. Square has grown beyond …
The latest Quest update brings cloud backups and a mixed reality view
Meta has delivered a new batch of features for Quest headsets in an update rolling out today. The changes include cloud backups, a mixed reality camera …
The leader of Facebook’s stalled cryptocurrency project is leaving the company
Facebook cryptocurrency chief David Marcus announced today that he’s leaving the company. The former PayPal executive joined Facebook in 2014 to run Messenger but eventually took …
Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK regulator
The UK’s competition regulator has officially ruled that Facebook parent company Meta’s acquisition of Giphy should be unwound, a year and a half after the social …
Twitter CTO Parag Agrawal replaces Jack Dorsey as CEO
Confirming rumors first reported this morning by CNBC, Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey announced his departure. The company confirmed that CTO Parag Agrawal would succeed …
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stake has doubled in value to $7 billion
MicroStrategy Inc. founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Saylor has cemented the enterprise-software company’s position as the largest corporate owner of Bitcoin, saying it purchased $414 …
Apple’s AR headset coming next year with ‘Mac-level’ power
Apple’s first AR headset will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a research note from analyst Ming-chi Kuo seen by MacRumors and …
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is reportedly close to stepping down
Jack Dorsey is expected to step down as CEO of Twitter “in the near term,” according to CNBC’s David Faber, who cited “a number of different …
Niantic and a crypto debit card company made an AR game where you earn Bitcoin
Have you ever played Pokémon Go and thought “I wish this game let you earn small amounts of Bitcoin by engaging with internet finance memes and …
Meta CTO thinks bad metaverse moderation could pose an ‘existential threat’
Meta (formerly Facebook) CTO Andrew Bosworth warned employees that creating safe virtual reality experiences was a vital part of its business plan — but also potentially …
What is meme coins?
In 2021, the meme coin market saw exponential growth, especially the dog-themed meme coins. As of November 2021, one of the most popular “breeds” is Dogecoin …
What is a bull market?
Market trends are among the most fundamental aspects of financial markets. We can define a market trend as the overall direction that an asset or a …
What is a bear market?
Financial markets move in trends. It’s important to understand the differences between these trends to be able to make better investment decisions. How come? Well, different …
What is The Sandbox (SAND)?
The Sandbox is a play-to-earn game that combines blockchain technology, DeFi, and NFTs in a 3D metaverse. Its virtual world allows players to create and customize …
What is CryptoPunks?
CryptoPunks are collectible pieces of crypto art, represented by NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. There are 10,000 small, 8-bit-style punks, all with unique features. As one …
What is Solana (SOL)?
Solana is a blockchain network focused on fast transactions and high throughput. It uses a unique method of ordering transactions to improve its speed. Users can …
What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?
When politics happen to blockchains, hard forks can instigate new projects. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was created by a group of developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and miners who …
What is Avalanche (AVAX)?
The Avalanche network attempts to improve scalability without compromising on decentralization. Three blockchains make up its mainnet: the X-Chain, C-Chain, and P-Chain. The X-Chain is used …
What is Terra (LUNA)?
Terra is a blockchain network built using Cosmos SDK specializing in stablecoin creation. Rather than use fiat or over-collateralized crypto as reserves, each Terra stablecoin is …
What is Decentraland (MANA)?
Decentraland is a virtual world and community based on blockchain technology. Users develop and own plots of land, artwork, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT). Members also participate …
