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Ripple is testing its upcoming stablecoin on two blockchains. Meanwhile, the company will pay a fine in an SEC case. Ripple announced on August 9 that it has advanced its upcoming stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), to the beta testing phase. The company said beta testing marks a “significant milestone” and called it a step toward new institutional use cases for users, developers, and applications. Ripple said that the beta phase will involve rigorous testing and will ensure that RLUSD meets security, efficiency, and reliability standards. The stablecoin must also obtain regulatory approval prior to launch. Ripple’s partners are currently testing…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Today we’re taking a look at an important first. It is the start of the VESA Podcast, and as the first guest, we meet David Orban, who was generous with his time to record this conversation. A previous iteration of a podcast was already started in 2017, with some notable guests like Charlie Lee, but now the time was right for a rebrand and a jump up to speed on connecting with people in the scene. It was also a blessing in disguise that the zoom recording of this podcast was recorded on…

Out of the ashes emerged a snarling rodent dubbed Max Punk.Open conflict, Whales besting Bored-Apes, the social layer manifest.Bitcoin leaders sent to prison, then freed by massive strike waves.HODL’ers fighting in the streets, power cuts, three-day work weeks, Maxi’s battling for Hashrates, governments brought down, Central Banks crying.The Banksters powerless.The Orange-Pilled class – loud, stacked and toxic.L’ Provocateur don’t stand downwind from sh%#tcoins.Max Punk smells of victory not of FOMO.An Orange sky at night traverses’ seas of fiat to El Salvador dreams, not NFT nightmares.Un Bukele ami très explosif.Promoting Bitcoin thru absurdist and provocative actions,a means of enacting monetary change.Proof…

You’ve probably heard or seen the word “Rig” in a talk about cryptocurrencies with pals. Have you ever wondered what a mining rig is? Let’s get this started -How to Build Crypto Mining Rig in 2023So, here’s how we define a rig: A mining rig is a configuration of hardware components, such as CPU, GPU, FPGA, or ASIC, that has been made specifically to mine cryptocurrencies. Don’t you think it’s simple? Yes, that is a really straightforward idea, but it is difficult to make it a reality. Why? Because it is necessary to combine these aspects in the greatest possible…

Monday 8 July 2024 A new case study showcases the successful implementation of cross-chain Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement using EEA DLT Interoperability Specification The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) today released a new case study today demonstrating a successful implementation of its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Interoperability Specification. The Distributed Ledger Technologies Interoperability Case Study highlights a Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement process involving multiple DLT networks. Key highlights of the case study include: Successful interoperability between a private permissioned Corda network for securities management and a private permissioned Ethereum network for payments Implementation of atomic settlement as per the…

PRESS RELEASE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 August 2024 – Vizzio Technologies Pte Ltd has been awarded a groundbreaking patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking a significant milestone in the field of 3D city mapping. This world-first patent recognises Vizzio Technologies for its innovative integration of 2D satellite imagery and state-of-the-art AI technology to produce highly detailed and geometrically accurate 3D city models. The patent, granted exclusively to Vizzio Technologies, encompasses 15 novel methods and claims that outline their unique process of converting 2D satellite images into comprehensive 3D city models. This pioneering technology eliminates…

Here’s a look at why cryptocurrency casinos are gaining popularity and why you might want to consider giving them a spin. In recent years, cryptocurrency casinos have become a fascinating alternative to traditional online gaming platforms. These digital playgrounds offer a fresh take on gambling, blending the excitement of casino games with the innovation of blockchain technology. Advantages of Cryptocurrency Casinos 1. Enhanced Privacy and Anonymity One of the most compelling reasons to play at cryptocurrency casinos is the level of privacy they offer. Unlike traditional casinos that often require extensive personal information and financial documentation, cryptocurrency transactions are typically…

Often during evenings and sometimes weekends, when the robots weren’t busy doing their daily chores, Catie and her impromptu team would gather a dozen or so robots in a large atrium in the middle of X. Flocks of robots began moving together, at times haltingly, yet always in interesting patterns, with what often felt like curiosity and sometimes even grace and beauty. Tom Engbersen is a roboticist from the Netherlands who painted replicas of classic masterpieces in his spare time. He began a side project collaborating with Catie on an exploration of how dancing robots might respond to music or…

When Elon Musk shared an image showing Kamala Harris dressed as a “communist dictator” on X last week, it was quite obviously a fake, seeing as Harris is neither a communist nor, to the best of our knowledge, a Soviet cosplayer. And, as many observers noted, the woman in the photo, presumably generated by X’s Grok tool, had only a passing resemblance to the vice president.“AI still is unable to accurately depict Kamala Harris,” one X user wrote. “Looks like they’re posting some random Latina woman.”“Grok put old Eva Longoria in a snazzy outfit and called it a day,” another…