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OpenSea Integrates Ethereum Layer 2 Protocol for Gas Free Trading
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
OpenSea has said it plans to use Immutable X to get rid of gas fees. The NFT marketplace aims to support the trading of digital collectibles on their gas-free layer-2 protocol built on Ethereum without compromising on security.
CME Develops Micro Bitcoin Futures, Set to Launch This May
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
The CME is set to launch micro Bitcoin futures in May. The new investment tool aims to include sidelined clients and ensure more precision, risk management and choice.
Apple Announces WWDC21, Will This Event Kindle Life into Flat Shares?
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Apple has announced the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC21) to be held on June 7-11. It further confirmed that it will be an all-online format, free for developers.
Nearly $80 Billion Locked in DeFi, Ethereum-Based Protocols Losing to Binance Smart Chain
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
DeFi total locked value has hit a record high, reaching nearly $80 billion. Though Ethereum-based protocols continue to lead the market, notable performance has been shown by their main rival – Binance Smart Chain.
Digital Payment Firm Nuvei Follows Visa, Adds Support for Nearly 40 Crypto Assets
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Nuvei has announced it will be supporting nearly 40 cryptocurrencies including DOGE and Reddcoin on its platform. The electronic payment processor said its partners can use these digital assets to settle payments across 200 countries.
Tencent Music Reveals Plans for $1 Billion Share Buyback
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Tencent Music announced that it will buy back Class A ordinary shares of up to $1 billion. The music streaming company further confirmed this could start as soon as March 29th and run for up to 12 months.
Bilibili Stock Underwhelms in Its Hong Kong Secondary Listing After $2.6B IPO
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Bilibili is underperforming in its secondary listing. The company dabbed China’s YouTube last week raised $2.6 billion in its Hong Kong listing, in its first day of trading, it opened below its IPO price and dropped as much as 7% intraday.
Russia’s Hermitage Museum to Host Digital Art Exhibition Involving NFTs
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Russia’s Hermitage Museum has confirmed that its 2021 digital art exhibition will involve non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It further acknowledged that NFTs will become a new form of securing rights to artwork using blockchain technology.
Xiaomi Collaborates with Great Wall Motor to Launch EVs by 2023
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Xiaomi is reportedly planning to develop an electric vehicle. The Chinese smartphone company is said to be collaborating with Great Wall Motor Co Ltd for both its manufacturing plant and its engineering expertise.
Streaming Tokens Dominate Market as Bitcoin Whale Trend Signals $60K Adversity
By John Kiguru
• 3 mins read
Streaming tokens are performing exceptionally, meanwhile, Bitcoin is stuck under $60K. To exacerbate Bitcoin’s situation, whale transfers to retailers suggest the onset of a short-term bear trend.