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FxWirePro- Key Crypto Updates

Major Company News

1. SEA - OpenSea (17/10)

What Happened:
OpenSea pivots to multi-chain crypto trading hub after NFT boom ended

In Simple Terms:
OpenSea (the biggest NFT marketplace) is changing direction. Since NFTs aren't as popular anymore, they're becoming a place where you can trade crypto across different blockchains, not just NFTs.


2. MEGA - MegaETH (17/10)

What Happened:
MegaETH has repurchased 4.75% of company equity and token warrants from Genesis

In Simple Terms:
MegaETH bought back nearly 5% of their company shares and token rights from Genesis (a crypto company). This usually means they want more control or believe the company is worth more than Genesis valued it.


3. Tether (17/10)

What Happened:
Tether rolls out its Wallet Development Kit open-sources mobile toolkit

In Simple Terms:
Tether released free tools that developers can use to build crypto wallets for phones. This makes it easier for anyone to create wallet apps.


4. YZI Labs (17/10)

What Happened:
YZI Labs kicks off the second season of its incubation program, EASY Residency

In Simple Terms:
YZI Labs is starting round 2 of their program that helps new crypto projects get started (like a startup accelerator for crypto companies).


BLOCKCHAIN & PROTOCOL UPDATES

5. UNI - Uniswap (17/10)

What Happened:
Uniswap has announced the beta version of cross-chain swaps support on its web app

In Simple Terms:
Uniswap (a popular crypto exchange) now lets you swap coins between different blockchains directly on their website. Before, you could only swap within the same blockchain.


6. ZBT - Zerobase (17/10)

What Happened:
Zerobase has been launched with the $4th project after Binance HODLer Airdrops

In Simple Terms:
Zerobase is a new project that launched through Binance's reward program. If you held certain coins on Binance, you got free Zerobase tokens.


7. ENA - Ethena (17/10)

What Happened:
Ethena's Stablecoin-as-a-Service stack becomes available on Conduit

In Simple Terms:
Ethena's technology that helps create stablecoins (crypto tied to dollar value) is now available on Conduit platform. This means more projects can easily create their own stablecoins.


8. Tydro - Ink Network (17/10)

What Happened:
Tydro, Ink network's native lending and borrowing protocol goes live

In Simple Terms:
Tydro launched on the Ink network - it's a new platform where you can lend your crypto to earn interest or borrow crypto by putting up collateral (like a crypto bank).


PLATFORM & PRODUCT LAUNCHES

9. JUP - Jupiter (17/10)

What Happened:
Jupiter has announced the launch of its Ultra V3 trading engine

In Simple Terms:
Jupiter (a crypto trading platform) released a new, improved version of their trading system (V3 = Version 3). Usually means faster trades and better features.


10. Li Lin - Huobi Founder (17/10)

What Happened:
Huobi founder Li Lin has announced his plans to launch $1B Ether accumulator

In Simple Terms:
Li Lin (who started Huobi exchange) announced he's creating a fund to buy $1 billion worth of Ethereum. That's a HUGE bet on Ethereum's future.


11. OG - OG Esports (17/10)

What Happened:
OG has kicked off the $OG airdrop claims Phase 2 for eligible users

In Simple Terms:
OG (an esports organization) is giving out free $OG tokens to people who qualified. This is Phase 2, meaning a second round of free token distribution.


LEGAL & REGULATORY NEWS

12. FIFA - Football Association (17/10)

What Happened:
FIFA faces a Swiss criminal complaint over its NFT-based World Cup ticket vouchers

In Simple Terms:
FIFA is being sued in Switzerland over their World Cup NFT tickets. Someone filed criminal charges claiming something was wrong with how FIFA handled these digital tickets.


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