đ„ Crypto Insights: Highlights and Key Updates from Market
đ Vitalik Buterin's Donation
Vitalik Buterin has donated all the animal-themed coins he received last year to an animal welfare charity. On August 15, he shared a receipt showing a transfer of 200 Ether (worth $532,398) to the Effective Altruism Foundation. He urged the meme coin community to donate directly to charities and called for more sophisticated public goods funding in 2024.
đł Contactless NFC Payments for USDC
Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire announced on August 14 that USDC Tap-to-Pay will soon be available on iPhones. This feature will utilize Appleâs NFC technology, allowing seamless transactions with digital assets like USDC and NFTs. This update is expected to expand cryptocurrency payment options. In particular, cryptocurrency payment platforms such as CryptoPay, BitPay, Whitepay, and others provide a simplified process for conducting cryptocurrency transactions.
✠Floki Partners with Nottingham Forest
Floki has partnered with Nottingham Forest FC for the Premier League season, gaining stadium advertising, media placement, and social media integration. The partnership includes promoting Flokiâs sister brand, Valhalla, and offers exclusive experiences, including playing on the pitch.
đł MetaMask Debit Card with Mastercard
MetaMask is launching a debit card in partnership with Mastercard and Baanx, currently in testing for select EU and UK users. The card will support transactions on the Linea network, allowing users to control their crypto spending and set limits.
đ New DeFi Protocol Nudge
Nudge has launched a DeFi protocol on Ethereum to unlock hidden value in users' wallets. The protocol aims to create a market where Web3 projects pay users to redirect assets and liquidity, with plans to expand to other ecosystems.
