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Gensyn AI recently secured $43 million in Series A funding led by a16z crypto to harness the power of decentralized technology for AI applications. Their decentralized machine learning compute protocol connects global machine learning-capable hardware, enabling a scalable, blockchain-based solution with minimal verification overhead.

GameStop CEO Matt Furlong has been terminated after two years, amid declining NFT marketplace sales and concerns about the accuracy of the platform’s data. The company now faces leadership changes and an uncertain future in the NFT and crypto markets.

Noble and Celestia have partnered to build native stablecoin capacity within the Cosmos ecosystem, enabling minting of native USDC for modular chains and potentially igniting a “Cambrian explosion of DeFi applications and use-cases.” The integration is expected to supercharge growth and minimize liquidity fragmentation, while encouraging market diversity and strengthening DeFi ecosystems.

Self-custody wallet Giddy partnered with Bitrefill, enabling users to pay for everyday items using cryptocurrency yield. The integration connects crypto and blockchain with real-world purchases and allows access to DeFi lending pools and protocols for generating yield without touching initial deposits.

The rise of blockchain-based gaming has captured the attention of gamers and developers, with Solana emerging as a groundbreaking contender. Solana’s high transaction speed and low fees offer seamless gaming experiences, but concerns persist over consensus algorithm and security measures.

Bitcoin rewards company Fold expands its presence in Latin America, establishing an office in El Salvador. Despite recent concerns over high blockchain transaction fees, the nation’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender makes it an ideal location for Fold’s expansion.

In a recent interview, Solana Foundation’s Games General Manager Johnny Lee discusses Solana’s “build together” approach focusing on collaboration and co-creation in the gaming space. However, Lee remains skeptical about crypto firms transitioning into game publishers, citing the differing core strengths and required expertise of each industry.

LG Electronics filed a patent for a blockchain-based smart TV, aiming to facilitate seamless NFT trading directly from the device. Users will connect their crypto wallets and an NFT market server, with transactions guided by onscreen QR codes. This innovation reflects the growing trend of tech companies, like LG and Samsung, exploring Web 3, Crypto, Blockchain, and Metaverse technologies to shape the future of technology.

Ecoterra’s innovative Recycle-to-Earn (R2E) system aims to promote responsible waste management and provide carbon offsetting options, raising over $3.5 million in presale for the native $ECOTERRA token. The platform rewards users with tokens for recycling and facilitates carbon footprint reduction through a marketplace that accepts $ECOTERRA and other cryptocurrencies.

The ITTF partners with Floki, an Elon Musk-inspired cryptocurrency, to sponsor the World Table Tennis Championship Finals. This collaboration marks the first-ever union between table tennis and cryptocurrency, aiming to revolutionize the sport and spearhead its digital transformation while increasing visibility for Floki’s metaverse game, Valhalla.

Tranglo, a partner of Ripple, recently announced reaching over $1 billion in On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) transactions, after a successful partnership aimed at increasing customer demand in Asia and expanding ODL services. Ripple’s ODL service has gained recognition and adoption across various regions, revolutionizing cross-border transactions and indicating a promising future for both companies and the wider crypto community.

Chinese provinces are promoting digital yuan adoption in sectors like education and public transport. Jiangsu plans to launch a platform for citizens to pay fees and receive scholarships in digital yuan, while Jiangmen city’s entire bus network will accept CBDC payments.

BNP Paribas and Bank of China’s recent partnership promotes the digital yuan to corporate clients, advancing blockchain technology and digital currencies. However, widespread adoption remains uncertain, as the public’s response to China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) could impact its success in challenging traditional cryptocurrencies and fostering blockchain innovation.