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NFTrade, an NFT marketplace, has introduced cross-chain purchases and payments on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Avalanche via partnership with Rarimo. This enables users to initiate a purchase on one network and pay on another seamlessly, improving the Web3 user experience.

Aave V2 users on the Polygon blockchain have faced difficulties accessing funds due to a faulty upgrade in the ReserveInterestRateStrategy contract, affecting various token holders. Despite challenges, Aave governance proposed a solution and continues to address the issue while maintaining platform stability.

The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Bowlero have launched League Bowler Certification Awards, tokenized achievements in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), on the Avalanche blockchain. These soulbound tokens will be airdropped to around 300,000 Bowlero league participants to recognize their bowling accomplishments, paving the way for blockchain integration in the sports industry.

Crypto startup Openfort raised $3 million to develop its wallet-as-a-service software for game developers and publishers. Offering frictionless wallet technology via APIs, Openfort aims to simplify and enhance the gaming experience by abstracting cumbersome crypto transaction elements and supporting Ethereum-compatible networks.

Aave recently faced an issue with its V2 Polygon platform, preventing users from interacting with Wrapped Ether, Tether, Wrapped Bitcoin, and Wrapped Matic pools, and withdrawing assets. Aave V2’s ReserveInterestRateStrategy upgrade is incompatible with Polygon, impacting assets worth $110 million. Aave assures funds are safe, pending a governance vote to resolve the issue.

The central limit order book (CLOB) has transformed financial instrument trading, but the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms raises questions over centralized vs decentralized CLOBs (dCLOBs). While dCLOBs offer a trustless, permissionless environment, centralized CLOBs provide better pricing and faster execution. Technologies like Avalanche subnets improve DeFi, but dCLOBs face challenges like limited functionalities compared to centralized systems.

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming integration with Metal Blockchain has sparked debates on stablecoins, privacy, and financial system plans. Metal Blockchain’s collaboration with instant payment service FedNow aims to enable rapid stablecoin conversions and potentially create interconnected “bank chains” for a secure, oracle-independent blockchain ecosystem.

The collaboration between MetaMask and PayPal enables American users to buy ETH and transfer it between the platforms, making cryptocurrency more accessible. This partnership expands PayPal’s crypto assets and introduces the “Buy Crypto” feature within MetaMask, reflecting an exciting future for blockchain technology and crypto markets.

Chia Network launched the Chia Open Digital Economy (CODE) framework, aiming to empower an open metaverse of games and applications with interoperable assets. Chia announced a proof-of-concept trading card game, ChiaTCG, embracing Chia NFTs and turning them into playable cards, showcasing the potential of NFTs within gaming.

Aave deploys on Ethereum layer-2 scaling platform Metis, bringing DeFi features and products to the ecosystem. Metis users gain access to DeFi borrowing and lending services, efficient asset borrowing, enhanced risk management, and reduced transaction fees through gas optimization.

Layer-1 blockchain network Sui enters the Web3 gaming ecosystem with unique capabilities, enabling parallel transaction processing, horizontal scaling, and dynamically-updated NFTs. Attracting over 40 games to build on it, Sui’s object-based model and gaming-oriented features offer developers an appealing alternative in blockchain-based gaming.

ChatGPT offers personalized financial advice on budgeting, investing, debt management, savings, and retirement planning using AI-driven insights. However, concerns about reliability and biases in AI algorithms arise, questioning whether it can replace human expertise in personal financial management.

Major Web2 players, including Alibaba and Sports Illustrated, are entering the Web3 space, launching metaverse and NFT platforms on blockchains like Avalanche and Polygon, signaling growing interest and integration of Web3 technology into mainstream experiences.

SushiSwap is launching new v3 liquidity pools across 13 networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, BSC, and Avalanche, to increase trading volumes and liquidity while mitigating financial risks. The pools offer greater flexibility, improved slippage tolerance, cross-chain support, and an enhanced smart-order system for users. However, potential drawbacks include technical difficulties and untested efficiency claims.