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Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. And, with the news that Apple will allow third-party developers to access its near-field communication (NFC) chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1, crypto and blockchain enthusiasts are increasingly of the hope that crypto payments are coming closer to finding that much-needed infrastructure.

Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era

Top global crypto exchange Binance is rolling out support for a new memecoin that was created out of the messaging platform Telegram community. In a new announcement, Binance says it is listing Dogs (DOGS), a memecoin on the layer-1 blockchain The Open Network (TON). Binance will first list DOGS on...

Binance Announces Support for New Dog-Themed Memecoin From Telegram Ecosystem

Leading hashrate marketplace NiceHash is proud to announce the first Bitcoin conference ever to be held in Maribor, NiceHashX, offering an interesting and little-known entry point to the European crypto market. Styled as the ‘Bitcoin Conference on the Sunny Side of the Alps,’ the event will take place in Maribor over two days on November 8 and 9, commemorating a decade of operation for the hashrate marketplace founded by two Slovenian students in 2014.

NiceHash to Showcase Maribor as Crypto Hub with Bitcoin-Focused Conference

Babylon’s Bitcoin staking launch on August 22 drove transaction fees to $132-$137. Over 12,700 stakers quickly filled the “locking-only phase” of Babylon’s program. Babylon raised $70M in May 2024, following an $18M Series A in December 2023. On August 22, Babylon, a pioneering Bitcoin staking system,...

Babylon Bitcoin staking drives BTC fees higher as mainnet launches

Orbs has revealed that its dLIMIT and DCA protocols have been integrated into leading multi-chain DEX, Sushi. This new integration will enable users to access advanced order types, including the ability to spread out their orders over time, regardless of the current price. The layer 3 blockchain, Orbs, has announced...

Orbs’ dLIMIT and DCA protocols now integrated into SushiSwap

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In an effort to modernize EBT and reduce fraud, multiple states are planning to migrate their EBT cards from magnetic stripes to EMV chip cards. Starting with California and Oklahoma, states are planning to issue chip cards beginning as soon as August 2024. It is important that POS systems are tested to ensure uninterrupted processing of SNAP with EBT chip cards.

EBT Chip Cards: What Grocers And POS Providers Need To Know

Mark Zuckerberg just freaked me out at Siggraph 2024, and it has nothing to do with Sweet Baby Rays. No, Zuckerberg, sitting down with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to muse on the future of generative AI, described a future in which your endless doom scrolling will get even more endless with AI-generated content built specifically for you.

Mark Zuckerberg just described my AI nightmare, and I’m terrified

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Mark Zuckerberg on Monday predicted a future where hundreds of millions of people regularly wear AI-powered smart glasses like Meta's Ray-Bans.

Mark Zuckerberg predicts a future where nearly everyone is wearing AI-powered smart glasses

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Billionaire Elon Musk is willing to pay up to $98,840 for anyone willing to work full-time to "stand, sit, walk" like a robot. A recent job ad on the Tesla careers page shows the multinational automotive company looking for a "data collection operator" at its Palo Alto, California, hub. The role requires the candidate to "collect data, assist with engineering requests, and report equipment feedback" to help train its Tesla Robot, Optimus.

Elon Musk Will Pay You $100,000 To Act Like A Robot For Tesla And Do 7-Hour Robo-Walk

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer reported that a crypto trader lost $55.47 million in DAI stablecoin to a phishing attack. According to the firm, the trader lost their assets after mistakenly transferring ownership of their collateralized debt position (CDP) on DeFi Saver Proxy to a malicious wallet. DeFi Saver Proxy...

Crypto trader loses $55M in DAI to phishing attack using Inferno Drainer kit

Binance will airdrop 900 billion CAT tokens to FLOKI holders on August 29, 2024. On-chain holders of 400,000 FLOKI will receive 315 billion CAT tokens. 5% of CAT supply allocated to Floki Trading Bot users over 30 days. Floki ($FLOKI) token holders are set to receive a substantial airdrop of...

Floki token holders to receive Simon’s Cat (CAT) token in airdrop

Victoria, Seychelles, August 20th, 2024, Chainwire. Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Blockchain4Her Awards, celebrating women driving innovation and gender inclusivity in the blockchain industry. Nominations are now open until Aug 30, with winners announced at the SheFi Summit in Singapore on September 17, 2024.

“Shine Bright Like a Woman”: Bitget’s Latest Blockchain4Her Awards

El Salvador launches 160-hour Bitcoin certification for 80,000 civil servants. The program aims to enhance governance and build a Bitcoin-ready workforce. Argentina collaborates with El Salvador to learn from its Bitcoin adoption success. The El Salvador government, through its National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), has embarked on an ambitious initiative to...

El Salvador launches civil servants Bitcoin certification, collaborates with Argentina

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If you're frustrated with your old provider's spotty coverage or have found a better deal with T-Mobile, it might be time for a change. Whether you want improved signal strength or access to the best 5G phones, we've got you covered. Here's a step-by-step guide on activating your T-Mobile SIM card and connecting to the T-Mobile network.

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Aave reached a five month high above $143 with a 14% spike. Bitcoin broke to above $61,800, with price gaining 4% amid fresh crypto resilience. Aave continued to outperform peers on August 21 with a sharp ascend to its highest level in five months. Meanwhile, Bitcoin price broke above $61,800 with a 4% surge in 24 hours.

Aave spikes to 5-month high as Bitcoin tests area near $62k

Anchorage Digital, a federally-chartered crypto bank, has added support for rewards for holders of the stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD). PYUSD holders can earn the rewards by custodying their tokens with Anchorage Digital, or through the Porto wallet. Anchorage Digital has introduced a stablecoin rewards program, allowing holders of the PayPal...

Anchorage Digital adds rewards for PayPal USD holders

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Tron’s TRX has overtaken ADA to become the tenth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Bitcoin Dogs investors can now claim their tokens after raising $13 million during presale. Tron overtakes ADA to enter the top 10. TRX, Tron’s native coin, has overtaken Cardano’s ADA to become the tenth-largest cryptocurrency by...

Tron overtakes Cardano to clinch tenth place as Bitcoin Dogs investors claim tokens

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Bitget Wallet Integrates Babylon Bitcoin Staking Mainnet

Victoria, Seychelles, August 22nd, 2024, Chainwire. Bitget Wallet, the leading Web3 wallet, has integrated support for the Babylon Bitcoin Staking Mainnet and launched a dedicated Dapp...

Bitget Wallet Integrates Babylon Bitcoin Staking Mainnet

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