Author: Donald Munn
On 27 June, Russia defaulted on its obligations in rubles, and that was enough to decree the Kremlin’s default. The declaration of Russia’s alleged default Sanctions and foreign debt position put Russia in trouble On June 27, 2022, Moscow refused, or rather was technically prevented, from paying its obligations to foreign countries. The overdue debt to foreign countries totals $100 million, and since it is only possible to pay it in dollars, foreign countries have called for default, though it was immediately denied by Moscow. Basically, the failure to pay depends on an impediment triggered by sanctions on the trans-continental…
A recent report by Moody’s Investors Service reveals that it is still the monetary policies of central banks that are the main market movers in this historical period. More aggressive monetary policies move the market strings The report says that due to accelerating inflation in many G-20 emerging markets, central banks will continue to raise interest rates despite the fragile economic recovery, especially in those countries that are still early in the cycle of increasing rates, or that have not begun yet. This process is now underway almost everywhere in the G-20, and will still go on at least through…
In Milan, on 29 June, there will be the presentation of Metaverse Marketing Lab: the new program dedicated to communication companies on the metaverse market. Metaverse Marketing Lab: the initiative of School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, UNA and UPA The new course dedicated to the communication of projects based on the metaverse The presentation of the Metaverse Marketing Lab, the new program dedicated to communication companies on the metaverse market, will be held on Wednesday, 29 June 2022. The new initiative has been organized by the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, together with UNA (Aziende…
Doodle NFT chooses Pharrell Williams, the music producer, as Chief Brand Officer by expanding its team with high-profile individuals. The announcement was made in front of Doodle’s followers at NFT.NYC. Meanwhile, Meta Platform is also developing new audio tools for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Doodles NFT adds Pharrell Williams to its team During the NFT.NYC event, in front of Doodles NFT holders, the project announced that it has a “new addition” to the team as Chief Brand Officer: Pharrell Williams. Here is the announcement on the social network: Announcement 2: @Pharrell joins the team as member of…
According to research conducted recently by analytics firm Santiment, The Sandbox’s popular metaverse now ranks third for hashtags in the world, at least according to data from 27 June. #TheSandbox contest on #Twitter has 3 of the top 10 trending hashtags on an up and down price action Monday. Renewed interest in #Trump as president in 2024 , as well as #Swiftcoin , are also seeing a high amount of social volume. https://t.co/jn2xeu5qkk pic.twitter.com/o9PInLuStl — Santiment (@santimentfeed) June 27, 2022 In particular, it involves two hashtags, #belongingweek and #avatar, that have been used on Twitter, Reddit and Telegram so much…
On this special occasion, the Maison also revealed Beyond Wonder, the first NFT jewel ever realized by Bulgari: an intangible creation, transcending the boundaries of materiality through a unique dialogue between creativity and the unlimited universe of cutting-edge digital technologies under the sign of Italian genius. This unprecedented jewel is a bold testament to the Roman House’s pioneering approach, trailblazing DNA and relentless quest for innovation. Bulgari is going to collaborate with leading blockchain: Temera, Luxochain and Polygon Beyond Wonder is presented together with the NFT artworks of two High Jewellery creations, namely the Ruby Metamorphosis and the Emerald Glory…
The new single by the two famous rappers, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, features a tribute to the NFT world with Bored Ape Yacht Club-style animation. Bored Ape Yacht Club enters Snoop Dogg and Eminem’s music video The two famous rappers, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, have just launched a highly anticipated new video together specifically mentioning the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, the famous collection made by Yuga Labs. Took too long to reconnect with @snoopdogg– you know we had to make a movie! https://t.co/087W2OZJOI #FromTheDToTheLBC #curtaincall2 @BoredApeYC pic.twitter.com/k443JqXHON — Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) June 24, 2022 The latest NFT.NYC and Ape…
Maybe it’s just rumors or maybe not, but GTA 6, the new version of the Grand Theft Auto game, may be released in 2024, introducing a crypto reward system. GTA 6: the leak about launching in 2024 and introducing crypto A leak has reportedly claimed that Grand Theft Auto 6, the new GTA installment whose official launch date is still unknown, may include Bitcoin-style crypto in its gameplay. Rumors claim that players will be able to earn and trade this crypto. GTA 6 leaks suggest the story will take place in Columbia / Miami and will include in-game #cryptocurrency rewards…
Ledger, the popular hardware wallet, has decided to integrate the DeFi Alkemi dApp into its app called Ledger Live. The Ledger Live app, available on desktop and mobile devices, currently has 1.5 million users and thus could make decentralized loans easier to access. Ledger vs. custodian platforms JF Rochet, vice president of international development at Ledger, explained: “Ledger Live is your gateway to digital assets and Web3, and we’re excited to integrate the first Yield app into Ledger Live. With Alkemi, Ledger users will have more ways to grow their assets while enjoying all the benefits of crypto without centralized…
Author of the hack of XCarnival, a metaverse asset loan aggregator, has accepted a $1.85 million reward to return the stolen funds. XCarnival hacker accepts reward The hacker behind the June 26 theft of the systems of the metaverse asset loan aggregator, XCarnival, has agreed to return part of the stolen funds upon payment of a $1.85 million reward. The loan aggregator for NFTs and metaverse, had already recovered 50% of the $3.8 million lost and has now decided on a ransom payment to receive the remainder. According to initial reconstructions made by the company Peckshield, tasked with investigating the…