Nifty News: Coca-Cola gets Based, Reddit avatars reach 20M milestone and more
In the latest edition of Nifty News, Coca-Cola makes headlines as it chooses Coinbase's new layer-2 network Base to deploy its first-ever NFT collection. The global beverage giant will showcase…
Anthropic AI raises $100M from South Korea to bolster telecommunications industry
Anthropic, a Google-backed AI developer, has raised $100 million in funding from SK Telecom, the South Korean telecommunications giant. This investment marks a collaboration between the two companies to develop…
13% of applications approved: British regulator discloses crypto registration stats
Since January 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has received 291 applications for registration from crypto companies in the United Kingdom. However, only 13% of these applications have been approved,…
Pro-Bitcoin Javier Milei wins most votes in Argentina primary election
In a surprising turn of events, pro-Bitcoin candidate Javier Milei has emerged as the frontrunner in Argentina's primary election. With over 90% of the votes counted, Milei has garnered nearly…
FedNow showcases DLT-powered payments system as service provider
The United States Federal Reserve's instant payment system, FedNow, continues to expand its showcase of service providers, recently adding Dropp, a micropayments platform built on the distributed ledger technology (DLT)…
PayPal to roll out Cryptocurrencies Hub for select users
PayPal is set to launch its Cryptocurrencies Hub, a new feature that will allow select users to hold and interact with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their PayPal accounts. This…
Luxwing begins flying a Bombardier DHC-8-402
Luxwing, a business jet operator based in Malta, has recently expanded its operations by introducing a 78-seat Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) into its fleet. On August 11, the company carried out…
VietJet Air now connects Vietnam with Kochi, India
VietJet Air has recently launched a new route, connecting Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam, with Kochi (Cochin), India. This new route offers increased accessibility and convenience for travelers…
New SkyTeam lounge for Santiago (SCL)
The SkyTeam alliance has recently opened its new VIP Lounge in Santiago, Chile. The lounge, located in Arturo Merino BenÃtez airport, offers a sustainable design with amenities such as showers,…
Turkish Airlines delays its large aircraft order, notes a 6.7% passenger increase in July and signs a strategic alliance with Thai
Turkish Airlines has faced delays in its large aircraft order due to ongoing engine issues affecting both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The future order will include Airbus A320neo family aircraft…