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Non-fungible tokens and blockchain appeared on The Simpsons. During the recent  Halloween special episode of The Simpsons, one of the longest-running TV series in the United States, the beloved animated family, took a playful swing at the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the crypto industry, making viewers chuckle and sparking conversations about the show’s modern relevance. The new episode titled “‘Wild Barts Can’t Be Token”, aired on Sunday night, tickling audiences with its...

Hong Kong’s top financial regulator SFC shows willingness to allow retail players to gain access to spot crypto ETFs while ensuring that risks are addressed properly. Hong Kong regulators are assessing whether they can allow retail investors to seek exposure to spot crypto ETFs that directly invest in crypto assets. Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission said that the city is considering granting retail investors access to spot ETFs, contingent...

Stellar lumen price is rising toward the $0.15 resistance zone against the US Dollar. XLM price is now trading above $0.125 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.1235 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend its increase if it clears the $0.1300 and $0.1320 resistance levels. Stellar lumen price is trading above $0.1250 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. XLM price must...

XRP price is gaining pace above the $0.65 support against the US dollar. The price is now trading above $0.65 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.638 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend its increase above the $0.70 resistance zone. XRP price is rising above $0.65 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. The price must stay above $0.625 to...

Several key features of the platform make it ideal for institutional staking providers. For instance, it enables bulk validator deployment, allowing institutions to launch a large number of validators at the same time. Validation Cloud, a Web 3.0 infrastructure platform, recently launched a staking-as-a-service platform for institutional clients. This platform enables institutions to use multiple validators at the same time and earn rewards by automating smart contract activities. This...

The Valkyrie CIO says that the SEC will ask for comments and possibly approve an ETF proposal this month after all issues are addressed. A Valkyrie Investments exec has hinted at a strong possibility for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval this month. According to Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Steven McClurg, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely confirm an ETF approval by the end of the month. McClurg is hopeful because applicants have adequately addressed issues...

Despite the potential negative impacts of AI, Musk also believes that AI would be a force for good and could even serve as a great friend and companion to users.  During a recent AI Safety Summit in London, Elon Musk had a one-on-one discussion with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about the future of artificial intelligence and its impacts on society. The tech billionaire warned that AI might eventually lead to a world where jobs become a thing of the past. He also painted a picture where...

With this acquisition, Treehouse would be hoping to integrate Origins’ technology into its product portfolio. Treehouse, a Singapore-based Web 3.0 data firm, has announced its acquisition of non-fungible token (NFT) analytics platform Origins. According to the announcement, the deal is part of Treehouse’s efforts toward bolstering its NFT product offering. Treehouse to Tap Origins’ Tech Origins, originally, offers NFT-based data analysis using both on-chain and off-chain data. Its software...

As investors and analysts await the official jobs report for October, the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields moved in opposite directions. US Treasury yields came in varied on Friday as investors wait on the jobs report for October for an indication of the labor market and the effect of interest rates. While the 2-year Treasury climbed by more than two basis points to 4.9974%, the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.6658%, losing less than one basis point. The market expects October’s job...

Earlier this year, Kiyosaki identified three key things that he believes will drive the price of Bitcoin up. Robert Kiyosaki, the entrepreneur and author of the popular personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” has endorsed Bitcoin over traditional assets. In a post on social media platform X, the known Bitcoin champion stated that while conventional assets continue to ‘crash,’ Bitcoin has held steady. Kiyosaki shared a ‘lesson’ from his book, condemning the conventional model of earning...