In a move indicating growing regulatory attention towards digital assets in Portugal, Portugal’s leading bank, Banco de Investimento Global (BiG), has temporarily halted fiat-to-cryptocurrency transactions with cryptocurrency platforms. Delphi Labs’ co-founder, José Maria Macedo, shared on Twitter that BiG, a company handling assets worth nearly €7 billion, has made an announcement. Macedo voiced his disapproval … Read more
As a crypto investor, I was thrilled to hear about Microsoft’s ambitious $3 billion venture over the next five years to educate 10 million Indians on Artificial Intelligence (AI) proficiency. This endeavor falls under their ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA initiative, a strategic move designed to enhance productivity and create fresh employment prospects by equipping people nationwide with … Read more
In addition to Dana White, Meta has appointed two new directors: Charlie Songhurst, a former executive and investor at Microsoft, and John Elkann, who is currently the CEO of Exor, a holding company managed by Italy’s Agnelli family with diverse interests such as Christian Louboutin, Stellantis NV, Ferrari, among others. Upon their appointment to Meta’s board, Zuckerberg expressed that Songhurst, Elkann, and White will bring valuable expertise and viewpoints that will aid us in addressing the vast opportunities ahead in areas like AI, wearables, and the future of interpersonal relationships. Since May, Songhurst has been serving on Meta’s four-member artificial intelligence advisory group, offering advice on potential strategic opportunities related to the company’s growth.
Under Armour is marking the Lunar New Year by launching a unique version of the Curry 12, symbolizing the “Year of the Snake.” The special edition Curry 12 features an upper designed to mimic snakeskin, made from black and grey engineered mesh. The Zodiac influence is evident throughout the shoe, lending an air of sophistication to its design. The heel counter sports a semi-transparent TPU material adorned with a snakeskin motif. Red and orange highlights grace the UA Flow midsole and the bold red outsole, respectively. Keep an eye out for this shoe hitting the shelves later this month.
Nike has unveiled a new “Black Grey Gum” version of its famous Dunk Low design. Made with suede upper material, this colorway features a gray foundation and black accents. Highlights of white can be found on the leather swoosh, tongue tag, insoles, and heel plate for an eye-catching touch. The shoe sits atop a black midsole and gum outsole, while black laces provide a neat finish to the design.