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MetaMask announced the pilot launch of its self-titled MetaMask Card. The card is powered by Mastercard and the fintech platform Baanx. MetaMask announced the pilot launch of its self-titled MetaMask Card — powered by Mastercard and fintech platform Baanx — that allows the crypto wallet's users to spend cryptocurrency for everyday purchases.

MetaMask announces Baanx, Mastercard-powered crypto debit card

Grayscale is launching its third closed-end crypto fund within a week, with the latest tracking MakerDAO’s MKR token. MakerDAO is currently undergoing a period of reinvention under founder Rune Christensen’s “Endgame” plan, which will see one of the earliest DeFi projects spin out several new products and services.

Grayscale's latest fund for qualified investors tracks MakerDAO’s MKR token

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer scheduled to speak at Crypto4Harris town hall. The following is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons. It's Wednesday! In today's Daily, we look at the movement of 10,000 Silk Road bitcoin, Renzo entering Solana liquid restaking, Chuck...

The Daily: 10,000 Silk Road BTC moved, Renzo enters Solana liquid restaking and more

This integration will enable users to pay in-app using ETH, DOT, BTC and SOL tokens as well as USDC and USDT stablecoins, with plans to expand options. Raise is also planning to integrate blockchain deeper into its tech stack. Raise, the company behind the popular gift card purchasing app, is...

Gift card giant Raise partners with WalletConnect on crypto payments option

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(Reuters) - Sahara AI, a startup integrating the blockchain and artificial intelligence, said on Wednesday it raised $43 million in a funding round led by venture capital investors Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital.

Decentralized AI network Sahara raises fresh capital in Samsung NEXT-backed round

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: The air around us is thick with radio frequency signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G networks. These standards are excellent for transmitting data but also represent an untapped energy source. Researchers have developed a new technology to harvest ambient or 'waste' RF signals and use them to power small electronic devices.

Researchers develop new battery-free technology that draws power out of thin air

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

The speculative nature of Bitcoin won’t catapult digital assets into the mainstream, according to Kevin O’Leary. Rather, the ascension of crypto tech will be driven by the disruptive potential of stablecoins tied to real-world currencies, the Canadian investor and “Shark Tank” star believes. “We should expand...

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Lays the Blueprint for Crypto Mass Adoption

Crunch Lab raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by Multicoin Capital. The startup is the core contributor behind CrunchDAO, a platform for AI researchers who can participate in distributed machine learning competitions. Crunch Lab raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by the crypto-focused investment firm Multicoin Capital. Factor...

Multicoin Capital leads $3.5 million seed raise for Crunch Lab

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced a major regulatory milestone today. According to the company’s blog post, the exchange has successfully registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) as a reporting entity. This makes it Binance’s 19th regulatory milestone across the globe.

Binance Makes Grand Return To Indian Market As Registered Entity After Seven-Month Ban

Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji told ETF.com that the firm does not plan to launch crypto exchange-traded funds. The world’s second-largest asset manager, after BlackRock, has over $9 trillion AUM. Salim Ramji took over as Vanguard chief executive officer last month after spending a decade in senior leadership roles with...

New Vanguard CEO says asset manager 'will not be launching crypto ETFs'

MoonTaurus (MNTR) is rapidly capturing attention as it advances into Phase 2 of its presale. With the token price currently at just $0.01, MoonTaurus presents a prime opportunity for investors. The project has already sold out Phase 1, raising over $300,000 and solidifying a strong foundation with 1,000 holders. As demand increases, this token is positioned for a strong price surge, offering the potential for significant returns at launch, when the value is expected to reach $0.07.

MoonTaurus (MNTR) Set for Explosive Growth, Currently in Phase 2 with 1,000 Holders and Just $0.01

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BEIJING (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry announced Thursday that it will restrict exports of a mineral used in a wide range of products from batteries to weapons. Export controls will be placed on antimony starting Sept. 15 to safeguard China’s security and interests and fulfill its international non-proliferation obligations, the ministry said. Anyone wishing to export the mineral in various forms will have to apply for a license. It wasn’t immediately clear to what extent exports would be blocked, though the “non-proliferation” wording suggested it could include weapons-related uses. A brief explanation issued by the Commerce Ministry said exports that comply with regulations would be permitted, but that the government opposes any country using items from China “to engage in activities that undermine China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests.”

China will limit exports of antimony, a mineral used in products from batteries to weapons

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AI startup EliseAI, which has developed an agent for the housing sector, has hit a unicorn valuation, CEO Minna Song said.

Check out the pitch deck AI startup EliseAI used to raise $75 million in Series D funding

Gains Network enhances the DeFi trading landscape with gTrade, a decentralized perpetual futures platform offering high leverage, deep liquidity and zero price impact on BTC and ETH pairs. High leverage and deep liquidity are key pillars of the crypto trading landscape, helping most traders shape strategies. High leverage allows traders...

High leverage, deep liquidity and innovative tokenomics to define DeFi standards

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

Riot Platforms has been steadily buying up shares in Bitfarms since April. Riot now owns 85.29 million shares, representing approximately 18.9% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Riot Platforms, one of the largest U.S.-traded bitcoin miners, has purchased an additional 1 million shares of Bitfarms, advancing its bid to...

Riot Platforms buys another 1 million Bitfarms shares, increasing ownership stake to 18.9%

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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

DBS Bank has launched a pilot of “DBS Treasury Tokens” in collaboration with Ant International. The pilot is powered by DBS’ permissioned blockchain, which supports multi-currency treasury and liquidity management across various markets for Ant International entities. DBS Bank, the largest bank in Singapore by assets, today...

Singapore’s biggest bank DBS rolls out blockchain-powered ‘treasury tokens’ pilot

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dYdX Chain to allow users to list ‘virtually unlimited’ markets in upcoming upgrade

The upgrade will allow users to create new token trading markets without needing governance approval under the permissionless listing feature. To list new markets, users must...

dYdX Chain to allow users to list ‘virtually unlimited’ markets in upcoming upgrade

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