Teererai Mukonavanhu
I'm a crypto, blockchain, and tech writer. I spend my time researching and writing about cryptocurrency, NFT, AI, and new technology.
Articles by Teererai Mukonavanhu
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The non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Rarible has launched an NFT aggregator that enables customers to browse listings across various marketplaces and compare pricing. The aggregator, which is now accessible on Rarible’s homepage, features a search bar that enables users to browse NFTs using parameters including pricing, trending projects, recently listed NFTs, and auctions that are about to end. During the most recent Ethereum Foundation Devcon conference in Bogotá, Colombia, co-founders of Rarible, Alexei Falin and Alex Salnikov, confirmed Rarible’s entry into aggregation with The Block. The business has also published many social media updates about the Thursday announcement. Rarible’s Twitter
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The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), criticized a Reuters reporter on October 17 for a number of “accusations” they have made against the exchange over the past few months. According to CZ, the writer has written multiple articles about Binance based on unnamed sources, and their newest line of inquiry has entered “indefensible terrain.” The most recent story that caused Binance problems was published on Monday and was headed “How Binance CEO and aides plotted to avoid authorities in U.S. and UK.” According to the article, Binance has made an effort to “insulate” itself from regulators like the Securities
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is continuing with its extensive metaverse adoption across all of its governmental and business enterprises. According to Khaleej Times report on October 16, the Ajman Police in UAE became the first law enforcement organization in the world to offer its services inside the metaverse. The Ajman Police General Command debuted a brand-new cutting-edge service during Gitex Technology Week dubbed “Request for Sponsorship,” which enables the general people to get in touch with the police digitally. At the Dubai Metaverse Forum, Ajman Police General Command Officers were also in attendance. The force’s participation was made in
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With the help of blockchain technology, Samsung’s Knox Matrix has increased the security of all connected users’ personal smart devices. The South Korean multinational electronics corporation, Samsung, announced that it will upgrade the security protocols for all of its smart devices using blockchain technology. Its latest blockchain-based security solution for “cross-device experiences” is called Knox Matrix. This indicates that every Samsung device in the network, including smartphones and home appliances, is covered by the security layer. Samsung claims that Knox Matrix will function as each person’s “own private blockchain system,” with the multi-layered blockchain monitoring installed on all of the person’s connected
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The global crypto ecosystem, KuCoin, has announced a significant, time-limited promotional offer for traders of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Users can trade on KuCoin without paying any fees. Free BTC and ETH pairs. The company said that there will be a special zero-fee promo campaign that will begin on October 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. UTC. The campaign will last seven days. During the campaign, KuCoin services will be accessible to trading pairs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) without any additional charges. Zero-fee trading will be offered for four Bitcoin (BTC) pairs—BTC/USDT, BTC/USDC, BTC/TUSD, and BTC/DAI—and five Ethereum
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Visa is set to integrate its B2B connect network with JPMorgan’s suit of blockchain-based cross-border payment products. Traditional finance and payment giants JPMorgan and Visa are teaming up to streamline the use of their private blockchain solutions Liink and B2B Connect to facilitate cross-border payments. According to a report from Forbes on October 11, JPMorgan’s Liink is a network specifically designed for cross-border transfers and is provided under the bank’s blockchain and payments initiative Onyx. For instance, Onyx provides a platform for institutions to share financial information and validate transactions. Similar to Liink, Visa’s B2B Connect was created for institutional use and
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Google reportedly partnered with BitPay and crypto exchange company Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) to activate the new crypto feature. This partnership will allow Google to start enabling its users to store cryptocurrency on their digital cards and still make payments in fiat money. A new agreement between Google and Coinbase will enable a select group of customers to pay for their cloud services using virtual currencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), according to Bloomberg report. The tech giant also intends to investigate using Coinbase Prime, a custodial service for storing and trading cryptocurrencies, according to CNBC on October
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Another $2.75 million in stolen money has been returned, with the main hacker behind the Transit Swap attack earning a sizable reward in the process. As part of a deal to return user funds, the largest hacker who stole more than $23 million from decentralized exchange (DEX) Transit Swap will accept a bounty worth nearly $690,000. According to Transit Finance blog post, “white hat #1” the hacker will return 10,000 Binance Coin (BNB), or roughly $2.75 million in two installments. This is in addition to the money that the same hacker returned around this time last week, which made up
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Dapper Labs, have suspended Russian accounts, following the implementation of new sanctions by the European Union (EU) against Russia and its citizens. The Dapper team explained that their company has been ordered by EU law to impose the restrictions on Russian accounts because its “payment processing and stored value service partner is subject to EU regulations.” The most recent round of EU sanctions against Russia were announced on October 6, and they completely forbid the provision of crypto wallets, accounts, and custody services, regardless of the total value of the assets. In response to the announcement of the sanctions, Dapper
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The historic alliance between the blockchain and the premier NFT event will promote NFT participation at events hosted by NFT.NYC around the world. Immutable has announced a new multi-year agreement with NFT. Immutable supports the Ethereum-scaling Layer 2 platform Immutable X and Immutable Games Studio with well-known games like Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians. Immutable X has already established a track record as a reliable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient NFT platform. Gods Unchained, a popular Web3 competitive trading card game created by Immutable Game Studio, recently unveiled an exclusive program for GameStop’s GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro members. This program gives
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a fine and settlement with Kim Kardashian this week. This comes after the allegation that she had failed to disclose earnings from her promotion of the EMAX token. The settlement resolves her legal dispute with the government, but it could complicate a class action lawsuit seeking damages from Kardashian, other famous endorsers, and EthereumMax executives. Ryan Huegrich filed a lawsuit in January of this year on behalf of all investors who bought EMAX tokens between May 14 and June 17, 2021, alleging that executives and promoters made false or deceptive claims in social media
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According to a recent research study by CoinGecko, the apparel and luxury goods industries are leading in the adoption of tradable non-fungible tokens (NFT), with major brands launching their own NFT collections. The crypto aggregator discovered that the apparel and luxury goods sector has advanced significantly faster than other industries, with 19 of the sector’s top brands taking part in NFT projects since 2020. The study looked at both international and conventional brands that have, independently or in collaboration, entered the NFT space since 2020. All companies had to have their corporate headquarters in either the US or Europe. While leading companies
