Polygon Labs and Google Cloud have announced a multi-year partnership to enhance the development of Ethereum scaling protocol tools and infrastructure. The partnership aims to streamline the integration of developers to build and launch Web3 products and decentralized applications on Polygon. Polygon’s core protocols, including Polygon proof-of-stake (PoS), Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Supernets, will benefit…
Sony’s PS5 sales soar to 20 million units, boosting overall PlayStation market share
Sony’s financial report shows that the company experienced a surge in sales of its latest console, the PlayStation 5, during the financial year of 2022. The report revealed that Sony started the financial year with 2.4 million units of the PS5 sold worldwide in Q1, and by the end of Q2, it had sold 3.3…
UK-based fintech Paysend opens EU office in Dublin to expand into European market
UK fintech Paysend has announced the opening of its EU office in Dublin to drive its expansion into the European market. The office will be used to expand the card-to-card payment service provided by digital payments company Paysend into new European corridors. Paysend recently received an Electronic Money Institution licence from the Central Bank of…
Binance NFT launches the Sandbox NFT staking program on Polygon Network
Binance NFT, a top global cryptocurrency exchange and non-fungible token (NFT) platform, has introduced The Sandbox NFT Staking Program to engage the SAND community. The program permits users to stake their LAND NFTs on the Polygon network and earn daily rewards without requiring them to hold SAND tokens. The program’s flexible term subscriptions offer SAND…
California Bans Sale of New Diesel Big Rigs by 2036 and Requires Zero-Emission Trucks by 2042
The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to approve the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which bans the sale of new diesel big rigs by 2036 and requires all trucks to be zero-emissions by 2042. This puts California at the forefront of mitigating national tailpipe pollution. This is the state’s second zero-emissions trucks rule and…
Mastercard to Expand Cryptocurrency Payment Card Program despite Regulatory Scrutiny and Bank Caution
Mastercard plans to increase its cryptocurrency payment card programme by establishing more partnerships with cryptocurrency companies, despite the industry’s increased scrutiny from banks and regulators. The company’s head of crypto and blockchain, Raj Dhamodharan, said that Mastercard has already collaborated with crypto exchanges such as Nexo, Gemini, and Binance to offer payment cards linked to…
Glanbia plc sells mozzarella Joint Ventures to Leprino Foods
LONDON, UK: Glanbia plc, also known as the better nutrition company, has completed the sale of its shareholdings in Glanbia Cheese to Leprino Foods Company. Glanbia Cheese, which consists of Glanbia Cheese EU Limited and Glanbia Cheese Limited, is a leading mozzarella maker in Europe. The transaction proceeds of €178.9 million have been received in…
B.P. Marsh acquires 35% stake in Verve Risk Services Limited for £1m
LONDON,UK:B.P. Marsh and Partners Plc, a specialist private equity investor in early stage financial services businesses, has acquired a 35% Cumulative Preferred Ordinary shareholding in Verve Risk Services Limited, a London-based Managing General Agency that specialises in Professional and Management Liability business for the insurance industry in the USA, Canada, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Barbados….
OnePlus Pad Available for Pre-Order: All You Need to Know
Starting Friday, OnePlus’ debut tablet, the OnePlus Pad, is now available for pre-order after previously being teased earlier this year. The tablet can be purchased for $479 and is available for shipping to the US and Canada. In addition, buyers have the option of purchasing a magnetic keyboard for $149, a stylus for $99, and…
5 Basic Photo Editing Tips Everyone on Social Media Should Know
Whether you are a blogger, influencer or enjoy sharing photos of your life, you have an eye for composition and lighting. Unfortunately, filters, editing on apps, and other adjustments can alter your photos to look cheesy. You might have a flagship smartphone and spend hours on photo editing, but the outcome of your photo could…
The best online slots with a magical theme
Best casino games like roulette and baccarat have been played since the 17th century. Today – just like over 300 years ago – people challenge their luck. The unpredictable, coupled with the prospect of high winnings, is the reason why casino games are still popular today. Magic is an extremely fascinating topic, especially in online…
Arkane Studios unveils global release schedule for co-op shooter Redfall on Xbox and PC
Arkane Studios has announced the worldwide release schedule for their highly anticipated Xbox title, Redfall. The game is a co-op-focused, open-world first-person shooter where a group of survivors must unite to save the town of Redfall from a horde of evil vampires. However, the game has recently faced controversy due to its launch at 30…