The decentralised social media platform Nostr saw a sharp rise in user activity after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, as concerns over regulatory interference drive users toward privacy-focused alternatives.
CatherineCrypto.com has launched global retail services, allowing users to deposit and withdraw crypto in over 90 countries. The expansion, starting in the UAE, is supported by Standard Chartered and aims to make cryptocurrency transactions more accessible and secure.
WeatherlyPrudential Singapore and AI CREATE's "The Dream Creator" will feature AI-driven interactive art at the ArtScience Museum as part of the "In the Ether" festival from 1-30 September 2024. Presented by the ArtScience Museum in partnership with Ethereum Singapore, the festival will showcase the role of blockchain and AI in innovation.
JoyBackstage information on the official website of Trump’s new project World Liberty Financial has been exposed, and the content mentions that he is prepared to provide safe, high-yield cryptocurrency investment opportunities.
Alex"Harry Potter: Magic Awakened" will close in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania on 29 October, just over a year after its international launch. The shutdown, due to low revenue, indicates a petition to save the game is unlikely to succeed.
KikyoRipple has expanded its bank ID to China and Hong Kong, but one user clarified that the update did not authorize XRP tokens for these transactions.
AlexForbes is revolutionising its membership offerings by partnering with OKX Wallet to introduce the Forbes Legacy Pass NFT, granting access to an exclusive, token-gated community.
CatherineSouth Korea is battling a surge of deepfake pornography, and the government is cracking down on Telegram, the messaging app where much of this content is being shared. The Korean Communications Standards Commission is requesting help from France to investigate Telegram and is urging other social media platforms to take action.
AnaisNaver is launching its first cryptocurrency wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, in partnership with Chiliz to integrate blockchain technology into South Korea’s digital ecosystem. This wallet will initially serve 33 million Naver users, focusing on utility and loyalty rather than just asset storage, and could expand to support additional blockchains in the future.
WeatherlyX was taken offline in Brazil after Elon Musk's refusal to comply with local laws prompted a Supreme Court ban. Over 22 million users lost access as providers enforced the block, leading many to migrate to the rival platform Bluesky, which gained 1 million new users in 3 days.
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