1. **Prime Trust Layoffs:** #cryptocurrency custodian Prime Trust is reportedly getting ready for significant layoffs, with potential job cuts of up to 75%.
2. **Previous Legal Situation:** On July 19, a U.S. District Court judge in Nevada approved the placement of Prime Trust under the receivership of state regulators.
3. **Cool Cats Update:** The #NFT project Cool Cats has unveiled a new addition to its game ecosystem called "Sidekicks."
4. **Cooltopia Game:** Cooltopia is a web-based game that's part of the Cool Cats ecosystem. It focuses on the sub-series called Pets NFT.
5. **Interactive Gameplay:** Cool Pets NFT holders can use the Cooltopia #game to engage with and enhance their pets. This is done by completing tasks and gathering loot.
6. **New Characters - "Sidekicks":** The new expansion introduces "Sidekicks," which are unique pet NFT characters named Ardi, Jo, and Kira.
7. **Custom Combinations:** These "Sidekicks" can be combined in various ways, allowing #players to create different configurations and interactions.
8. **Membership Classification:** While not initially classified as membership NFTs in the Cool Cats ecosystem, "Sidekicks" might be included in IP-related incentive programs in the future.
9. **Circle's Plans:** Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has revealed upcoming initiatives for the company.
10. **Seamless #Stablecoin Payments:** Circle intends to create a roadmap for facilitating smooth stablecoin payments. This suggests a focus on improving the usability and efficiency of stablecoin transactions.
11. **Cross-Chain Integration:** Another part of the roadmap involves implementing cross-chain integration. This indicates efforts to enable transactions and interactions across different blockchain networks.
12. **Smart Contract Development Platform:** Circle plans to launch a platform for developing smart contracts. This platform aims to make it easier for developers familiar with traditional Web2 technologies to access and utilize smart contract technology.