EmprendeLab and Innovation in the Dominican Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Just under a year ago, I enthusiastically took on the role of Manager of Innovation and Special Projects at PROMIPYME. This marked a significant transition in my professional journey—from the private sector to the public sector—and presented a unique opportunity to blend international experience, insights from the deep-tech startup ecosystem, and strategies to drive business […]
Bitcoin Mining in Bern: Energy Solution?
Switzerland’s Canton of Bern is exploring Bitcoin mining as a potential solution for utilizing surplus energy and stabilizing its electricity grid. The Grand Council approved the initiative on March 14, 2024, with a decisive 85 to 46 vote, despite opposition from the government council. The motion, introduced by the cross-party Parliamentary Group Bitcoin, is part […]
Justin Sun Eats $6M Banana
In a surreal blend of conceptual art and cryptocurrency, Tron founder Justin Sun recently ate a banana valued at $6.24 million. The yellow fruit was part of Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous 2019 artwork, Comedian, which features a banana duct-taped to a wall. The piece, sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, became a meme icon—and […]
Uniswap Hits $38B Layer-2 Trading Record
In November, decentralized exchange Uniswap shattered records with a staggering $38 billion in trading volume across major Ethereum layer-2 scaling solutions. This marked a $4 billion increase from its previous peak in March, according to Dune Analytics. The achievement signals a revival in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity as the platform strengthens its position in the […]
Titans Invade The Sandbox Metaverse
The immersive gameplay challenges players to step into the boots of the series’ Survey Corps. Each mission requires not only combat skills but also strategic decision-making to fend off waves of towering Titans. This experience captures the essence of the original series—an intense battle for survival. While the game’s NFT avatars—priced at 120 SAND tokens […]
Ripple Invests in Rebranded Bitwise XRP ETP, Boosting XRP Price
Ripple has announced its investment in the newly-rebranded Bitwise Physical XRP ETP, sparking a 7.2% surge in XRP’s price to $1.43, according to CoinGecko data. The cryptocurrency is now up 26.8% compared to this time last week. The Bitwise Physical XRP ETP, previously known as the European XRP ETP, is part of Bitwise’s growing lineup […]
CryptoPunk #8348 Loaned for $2.75M in Historic NFT Deal
CryptoPunk #8348, a rare one-of-a-kind CryptoPunk known for being the only one with seven traits, has been loaned for $2.75 million in a groundbreaking financing deal facilitated by NFT lending platform GONDI. The loan agreement, with a six-month maturity and a 20% interest rate, requires repayment from borrower and prominent NFT collector Seedphrase. If Seedphrase […]
Cocaine Traffickers Allegedly Use USDT for Money Laundering
A recent report alleges that criminal organizations linked to U.S. cocaine imports from Mexico and Colombia are increasingly turning to Tether (USDT) for large-scale money laundering operations. These operations are said to involve major drug cartels, including Mexico’s infamous Sinaloa cartel. USDT: The New Tool for Drug Cartels Drug traffickers are reportedly leveraging USDT, a […]
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