Stepn Partners With Adidas to Issue Genesis Sneakers NFTs
Apr17

Stepn Partners With Adidas to Issue Genesis Sneakers NFTs

Stepn, a lifestyle and move-to-earn application, partnered with Germany-based apparel company Adidas to issue the Genesis Sneakers NFT collection. The collection, which marks the start of a one-year collaboration between these organizations, comprises 1,000 NFTs inspired by Adidas’ “most iconic” running silhouettes and cobranded by the two companies. Stepn Teams With Adidas to Issue Co-Branded […] Powered by...

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South Korean Won Overtakes US Dollar as Top Currency in Global Crypto Trading for Q1 2024
Apr17

South Korean Won Overtakes US Dollar as Top Currency in Global Crypto Trading for Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the South Korean Won surpassed the US dollar as the leading currency for global cryptocurrency trades, with a cumulative trade volume of $456 billion according to research firm Kaiko, reflecting a growing speculative interest in risky crypto assets in South Korea. The increase in Korean won-denominated trades has been […] Powered by...

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Manga Publishers Grill YouTube & TikTok on Piracy and Content ID Restrictions
Apr17

Manga Publishers Grill YouTube & TikTok on Piracy and Content ID Restrictions

During the 6th meeting of the Policy Subcommittee of the Copyright Subcommittee of the Cultural Affairs Council in Japan last month, representatives from Google and ByteDance were invited to give presentations on the topic of appropriate compensation. As the meeting progressed, the topic sparked discussion on connected matters, sometimes with legal implications. Neither company had lawyers present but, with plenty of scope to...

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Key Defendant in Anna’s Archive Lawsuit Denies Any Involvement With the Site
Apr17

Key Defendant in Anna’s Archive Lawsuit Denies Any Involvement With the Site

Anna’s Archive is a meta-search engine for shadow libraries that allows users to find pirated books and other related sources. The site launched in the fall of 2022, just days after Z-Library was targeted in a U.S. criminal crackdown, to ensure continued availability of ‘free’ books and articles to the broader public. Late last year, Anna’s Archive expanded its offering by making information from OCLC’s proprietary WorldCat database...

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