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The latest technology news on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

November 22: Shield of serenitya startup focused on Multi-chain data storage and inheritance solutionsis finally launching its flagship product, the StrongBox DAppon the mainnet, according to the team: “It features a fully on-chain inheritance solution with storage scalable up to 1 PetaB, ready for B2B and B2B2C mass adoption. Cloud 3.0 is redefining the concept of cloud storage with encryption free, distributed, redundant file storage for assets such as PDFs, speech, audio, video, text, and on-chain cryptocurrency.”
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Privy, a consumer tools crypto startup, raises $18 million to grow team
November 22: Privatea crypto startup focused on consumer tools, has raised $18 million in a Series A round led by Paradigm, with participation from previous investors including Sequoia Capital, BlueYard Capital and Archetype, according to a blog post: “With this new funding, we will grow our team and continue to advance the development, security and scalability of our onboarding toolkit and identity platform.”
Frax community approves plan to use Axelar for expansion into new chains
November 21: From the team of Axelara protocol for secure cross-chain communication: “A proposal has has surpassed on-chain governance use Axelar to expand Frax Finance products to multiple new chains.”
DeFi options protocol Panoptic raises $7 million from Greenfield, HashKey
November 21: PanopticA Ethereumbased protocol DeFi native options tradingclosed at $7 million funding round “led by a company based in Germany Green capitalwith substantial contributions from HashKey, gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC), L1D as well as other influential pioneers in the blockchain industry,” according to a press release. “The Panoptic team released its smart contract code to its broader community last month. This crucial next step sets the stage for the highly anticipated beta release, giving the community the chance to explore key features of the protocol and final product.”
Violet launches VioletID, a “Compliance-as-a-Service” offering.
November 21: Viola he threw VioletIDa permissionless compliance-as-a-service offering for on-chain finance, to help protect users, enable institutional participation and regulatory security, according to the team: “VioletID orchestrates all relevant compliance primitives ( KYC/B, AML, etc.) – all wrapped up in a simple on-chain interface, which does not require our permission to integrate and is free to use VioletID is the result of our work at the intersection of compliance and on-chain finance launched Mauvethe first fully compatible DEX for RWA, running on VioletID.”
Lumoz will launch zkEVM StableNet in December
November 21: Lumoza leader ZK-RaaS (rollup-as-a-service), is set to revolutionize the blockchain industry with the launch of Stable network in December, according to the team: “This is cutting edge Ethereum-based zkEVM introduces several game-changing features, including USDC stability, cross-rollup communication, and a decentralized prover network.”
Vega “Cosmic Elevator” protocol update enables permissionless derivatives markets
November 20: Vega protocola chain of Tier 1 apps and DEX derivatives, has unveiled the launch of perpetual futures trading markets on its platform, according to the team: “After going through community governance, Vega’s latest software update , nicknamed the ‘Cosmic elevator,’ allows users to propose the creation of new derivatives markets on any underlying without permission, as well as use Ethereum smart contracts as price oracles.”
Aptos Foundation and Alibaba Cloud will collaborate on Asia-focused Web3 Hackathons
November 20: As a designated blockchain sponsor Alibaba Cloud’s innovation accelerator program, the Aptos Foundation will provide builder resources and ecosystem fund support to promising projects built by Aptos, according to the team: “Aptos Foundation x Alibaba Cloud will launch the first co-branded Move developer community in Asia, driving the impact of smart contract programming language built for mass adoption. Aptos Foundation x Alibaba Cloud will also collaborate on a series of regional hackathons and events to expand and empower the Asia-Pacific Web3 community.”
Neon EVM (on Solana) to support gas fee payments in different tokens
November 17: NeonA Ethereum virtual machine For scaling Ethereum active apps Solanawas to be announced at EthGlobal its testnet support for several tokens such as gas fee payments, which will go live on the mainnet before the end of this year, according to the team: “It marks a significant step towards improving user experiences within the ecosystem EVM. Users can attach tokens from Ethereum to Solana for use in Neon EVM dApps or services, avoiding the need for NEON. The multi-token gas payment solution accepts various tokens, including SPL, USDC, USDT and SOL, providing flexibility in paying gas fees with the user’s preferred token.”
ZkLink launches Nexus, an L3 to connect L2
November 17: ZkLinka developer of zero-knowledge proof-powered blockchain solutions, announced the launch From Linka production-ready, highly customizable layer-3 or “L3” designed to bridge the gap between different ZK Rollup layer-2 or “L2” ecosystems, to reduce liquidity fragmentation, according to the team.
Union Labs, Zero-Knowledge Interoperability Layer, Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding
November 17: Union Laboratorieswhich aims to create an efficient level of zero-knowledge interoperability, has been successful raised $4 million in seed funding to build the “first fully trustless bridge connecting appchain, layer-1 and layer-2 networks,” according to the team. “The secured capital is also earmarked for the expansion of the Union’s experienced team, made up of leaders from Composable Finance; consent; Tokensoft; AND Polygon; in anticipation of its next launch on the mainnet. Other notable all-round investors include Change of light AND Choir One.”
“Confidential Blockchain” Developer Fhenix Now Plans Ethereum Rollups
November 16: FenixWhich announced a $7 million fundraising effort in September to build a “confidential blockchain” powered by fully homomorphic encryption or (FHE)revealed Thursday that he is “presenting FHE Rollup to increase privacy Ethereum and similar networks.” According to a message from the team: “These rollups enable secure on-chain transactions and private applications, allowing developers to create private Layer 2 networks while remaining compatible with Ethereum.” Founder of Fhenix Guy Zyskind he told CoinDesk in an interview that “We will have our canonical Fhenix L2 mainnet,” but also “We are trying to be the encrypted rollup stack” that builders can use to build their own networks. “Developers won’t know that there’s crazy math and encryption under the hood,” she said.
DLN and BloXroute to create a high-speed cross-intent network
November 16: DLNwhich stands for deSwap Liquidity networkon which to build a cross-chain trading infrastructure deBridgehas entered into a strategic partnership with bloXroutea DeFi performance provider,” to provide MEV researchers, DeFi institutional traders and projects very quickly intentchain-based cross-value exchange,” according to the team: “Thanks to the synergy between DLN’s high-performance infrastructure and the rapid transaction propagation capabilities of bloXroute’s blockchain distribution network, users and the dApps they integrate will be able to use the bloXroute API for cross-border interactions. fastest chains available.”
Kinetex obtains strategic investment to develop Gnosis
November 16: Kinetex networkA decentralized platform for cross-chain tradingannounced the closing of a strategic financing round, a “seven-figure sum,” led by Factor AND Chain of Gnosisto build on Gnosis Chain, a community-driven layer-1 EVM, according to the team: “This partnership allows Kinetex to refine its revolutionary business approach for cross-network liquidity transfer that eliminates the need to store pooled assets and leverages the zero-knowledge (Zk) leverage to achieve validation without relying on third parties…. Kinetex plans to launch its public testnet on Gnosis Chain early next year. The testing phase, scheduled to last three months , is geared towards identifying bugs and perfecting the user experience.”
Nocturne, an on-chain private account protocol, deploys v1 on Ethereum
November 16: Nightan enabling protocol private accounts on-chainannounced the successful implementation of Nocturne v1 TO Ethereum main network. According to the team: “This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more private and accessible Ethereum. For the first time, users will have a compatible and easy-to-use product similar to a private onchain account.”
CORRECTION (Nov 16, 11:17 UTC): Corrects spelling of Kinetex in title, first line.
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Hollywood.ai by FAME King Sheeraz Hasan Promulgates a Complete Ecosystem that Unites Web3, Cryptography, AI and Entertainment for Spectacular Global Tech Innovation

The one and only FAME King Sheeraz Hasan is launching Hollywood.ai, a revolutionary platform designed to integrate the cutting-edge realms of Web3, cryptocurrency, AI, finance and entertainment. This revolutionary initiative is set to create a seamless, interactive and intuitive ecosystem where the world’s leading technology luminaries can collaborate on innovations, ultimately redefining the future of digital interaction.
Hollywood.ai represents the convergence of the most complex technologies of all time. Fusing Web3 principles, cryptocurrency utilities, AI advances, and financial machinery, Sheeraz’s platform aims to become the nucleus for innovation and modernization. It provides a high-tech environment where technology and creativity collide harmoniously, paving the way for new paths in the digital economy.
A defining feature of Hollywood.ai is the integration of cryptocurrency into the AI ecosystem, transforming AI into a tokenized asset with full cryptographic utility. Sheeraz’s novel approach presents new avenues to leverage the myriad capabilities of AI in the financial realm, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for developers and users alike. Through the amalgamation of AI and cryptocurrency, Hollywood.ai is paving the way for an incredibly interconnected digital space unlike anything seen before.
The platform’s design emphasizes the undeniable symbiosis between various technology sectors. Under Sheeraz’s careful orchestration, Web3 technologies facilitate decentralized collaboration, while AI tools offer enhanced potential for data analytics, content creation, and audience engagement. Additionally, the inclusion of financial innovations ensures rapid mobility of both monetization and investments, providing a holistic environment that meets the ever-evolving demands of the technology and entertainment segments.
Sheeraz’s Hollywood.ai is poised to become the premier hub for industry leaders, developers, and creators to support and empower the next generation of digital experiences. This initiative aspires to drive the emergence of new tools, applications, and services that set new standards for advanced engagement and interaction.
Known for making the impossible possible, Sheeraz envisions a future where global audiences actively participate in designing the next A-list stars from scratch. Hollywood.ai will allow users to watch their creations evolve from simple concepts to 3D talents that can act, sing and perform just like human actors.
The Hollywood.ai platform leverages AI technology to deliver personalized fan engagement, real-time sentiment analysis, and informed content creation. By combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with Sheeraz’s deep understanding of celebrity branding, Hollywood.ai gains immense control over public figures.
Undeniably, FAME’s number one strategist Sheeraz Hasan continues to cement his reputation as a pioneer in the fields of FAME and technology. The power and influence of this latest development brings him closer to total world domination.
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Online Broker Futu Offers Cryptocurrency Trading in Hong Kong, With Nvidia and Alibaba Stock as Rewards

Futu Securities International, Hong Kong’s largest online broker, has launched retail cryptocurrency trading in the city, offering shares of Alibaba Holding Group AND Nvidia as a reward in an attempt to attract investors. Futu has begun allowing Hong Kong residents to trade Bitcoin and ether, the world’s two largest cryptocurrencies, directly on the brokerage platform using Hong Kong or U.S. dollars, the company announced Thursday.
The online retail broker said last month that it had received an upgrade to its securities license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), allowing Futu to offer virtual asset trading services to both professional and retail clients in the city.
Futu’s move comes as Hong Kong seeks to boost its attractiveness as a business hub for virtual assets, with the city government launching a series of new cryptocurrency policy initiatives over the past two years, including a mandatory licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges.
In addition to offering cryptocurrency trading on its flagship brokerage app, Futu is also seeking a cryptocurrency trading license for its new PantherTrade platform. That platform is among 11 in Hong Kong that are currently “deemed licensed” for cryptocurrency trading, an arrangement that allows them to operate in the city while they await full approval from the SFC.
Hong Kong’s progress in becoming a crypto hub has encountered various challenges, including exit of the major global platforms and relatively low trading activity for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds offered on local stock exchanges.
Futu is now offering a series of incentives to potential investors, amid a cryptocurrency bull market that has seen the price of bitcoin rise 45 percent this year.
Hong Kong investors who open accounts in August and deposit HK$10,000 (US$1,280) over the next 60 days can receive HK$600 worth of bitcoin, a HK$400 supermarket voucher or a single Chinese stock. e-commerce giant Alibaba. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post.
By holding 80,000 U.S. dollars for the same period, users can get 1,000 Hong Kong dollars in bitcoin or a share of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker Nvidia, whose shares have risen more than 140 percent this year.
A Futu representative said the brokerage firm will also waive cryptocurrency trading fees starting Thursday until further notice.
Futu is the first online brokerage in Hong Kong to allow retail investors to buy cryptocurrency directly on its platform. SFC rules require it to offer this service through a tie-up with a licensed cryptocurrency exchange. Futu is partnering with HashKey Exchange, one of only two licensed exchanges in Hong Kong, according to the representative.
Futu’s local rival Tiger Brokers also said in May that it had begun offering cryptocurrency trading services to professional investors on its platform following a license update. The SFC defines professional investors as those with more than HK$8 million in their investment portfolios or corporate entities with assets exceeding HK$40 million.
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Tech Crash: $2.6 Trillion Market Cap Vanishes as ‘Magnificent 7’ Prices Stumble

A group of seven megacap tech stocks, often called the Magnificent 7, have lost more than $2.6 trillion in value over the past 20 days, or an average of $125 billion per day over the period. In total, these stocks have lost “three times the value of the entire Brazilian stock market.”
This according to the economic news agency Letter from Kobeissiwho noted on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that the Magnificent 7 batch “is worth as much as Nvidia’s entire current market cap in 20 days,” with Nvidia itself having lost $1 trillion from its high.
Source:Letter from Kobeissi on the X
The group, which includes Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla, has undergone a significant correction: in the last 20 days Nvidia has lost 23% of its value, or about $800 billion, while Tesla has fallen 19%, losing $164 billion.
Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta all posted losses of between 9% and 15%, losing between $257 billion and $554 billion in market capitalization, wiping out a total of $200 billion more “than every single German stock market tock combined.”
Tech titans, which have outperformed the broader S&P 500 index since the market bottom of 2022, are now facing a reckoning as investors grow increasingly wary about the sustainability of their meteoric rise, with Nvidia taking the lead soaring 110% since the beginning of the year and over 2,300% in the last five years.
Earnings reports from these companies, starting with Microsoft and culminating with Nvidia in late August, will be closely watched for signs of weakness. Their performance could set the tone for broader market sentiment, with implications for everything from cryptocurrency to other high-risk assets.
Their poor performance comes after a leading macroeconomist, Henrik Zeberg, reiterated his forecast of an impending recession that will be preceded by a final wave in key sectors of the market, but which can potentially be the worst the market has seen since 1929the worst bear market in Wall Street history.
In particular, the Hindenburg Omen, a technical indicator designed to identify potential stock market crashes, began flashing just a month after its previous signal, raising concerns about a possible impending stock market downturn.
The indicator compares the percentage of stocks hitting new 52-week highs and lows to a specific threshold. When the number of stocks hitting both extremes exceeds a certain level, the indicator is said to be triggered, suggesting a greater risk of a crash.
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Trump Fights for Cryptocurrency Vote at Bitcoin Conference

To the Bitcoin Conference 2024 In Nashville, Tennessee, former President Donald Trump delivered a keynote speech.
Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, used the platform to appeal to the tech community and solicit donations for the campaign. During the conference, He said:
I promise the Bitcoin community that the day I take the oath of office, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ anti-crypto crusade will be over… If we don’t embrace cryptocurrency and Bitcoin technology, China will, other countries will. They will dominate, and we can’t let China dominate. They are making too much progress as it is.
Trump’s speech focused heavily on cryptocurrency policy, positioning it as a partisan issue. He said that if reelected, he would fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on his first day in office, a statement that drew enthusiastic applause from the audience. This statement marked a stark contrast to Gensler’s tenure, which has been characterized by rigorous oversight of the cryptocurrency industry.
The former president outlined several pro-crypto initiatives he would undertake if elected. These include transforming the United States into a global cryptocurrency hub, keeping all government-held Bitcoin as a “national Bitcoin reserve,” establishing a presidential advisory council on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and developing power plants to support cryptocurrency mining, emphasizing the use of fossil fuels.
Trump’s current embrace of cryptocurrencies represents a reversal from his stance in 2021, when described Bitcoin as a “scam against the dollar.” He also noted that his campaign has received $25 million in donations since accepting cryptocurrency payments two months ago.
The event featured other political figures, including Republican Senators Tim Scott and Tommy Tuberville, as well as Democratic Representatives Wiley Nickel and Ro Khanna. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also spoke at the conference.
Trump’s appearance at Bitcoin 2024 reflects growing support for his campaign from some tech leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
While Trump has described the current administration as “anti-crypto,” Democratic Congressman Wiley Nickel said Vice President Kamala Harris is taking a “forward-thinking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology.”
This event underscores the growing political importance of cryptocurrency policy in the upcoming presidential election.
Kamala Harris and Democrats Respond on Cryptocurrencies
In a strategic move to repair strained relations, Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has initiated a dialogue with major cryptocurrency industry players. This outreach aims to restore the Democratic Party’s stance on digital assets and promote a more collaborative approach.
THE Financial Times reports that Harris’s advisors have reached out to representatives from industry leaders like Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple Labs. This move comes as the cryptocurrency community increasingly supports Republican candidate Donald Trump, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s cryptocurrency policies.
THE disclosure follows a letter from Democratic lawmakers and 2024 candidates urging the party to reevaluate its approach to digital assets. Harris’s team stresses that this effort is less about securing campaign contributions and more about engaging in constructive dialogue to develop sensible regulations.
The move is part of a broader strategy to reshape the Democratic Party’s image among business leaders, countering perceptions of an anti-business stance. Harris’ campaign aims to project a “pro-business, responsible business” message.
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