Apple's iOS 26 is bringing digital credentials to the forefront, promising a future where your passport and driver's license live inside your iPhone. From TSA-approved digital passports to augmented boarding passes, all underpinned by the W3C Digital Credentials API, sounds futuristic, right? Before you toss your leather wallet into the...
Unsurprisingly, the champagne corks are popping in DeFi circles. Investor speculation in Ethereum governance tokens is at an all-time high. More recently, the community buzzes with rumors of an “innovation exemption” to be provided by the SEC. Before we pop the champagne on this regulatory enlightenment, let’s temper our enthusiasm....
Netflix to reach a $1 trillion market cap by 2030? Ambitious, to say the least. The headlines, the subscriber growth, the forecasts of revenue doubling and operating income tripling. Is this the first increase in technology it might be reasonable to consider sustainable on its face? Or are we caught...
The next release of Apple’s iOS 26 will be making digital IDs available on your iPhone. Fantastic, right? TSA checkpoints will be more efficient, and your mobile driver’s license (mDL) will be securely stored right in your Apple Wallet. Before we uncritically embrace this shiny new future, let's ask a...
Okay, let's talk DeFi. We've all seen the headlines: Ethereum governance tokens are surging, and whispers of an "innovation exemption" from the SEC are making the rounds. As someone who's been building in this space for years – and yes, even spun a few tracks as a DJ back in...
A measly £9,166. That's all it took. That's the price tag for Hippo Digital to start poking around the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) identity systems. Now, I'm not saying this is some grand conspiracy, but doesn't it make you just a little uneasy? Interestingly enough, Hippo Digital recently received...
Its news this week that Hippo Digital has won a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to modernise its identity verification processes. It’s much more than your typical government contract. This could be the stealthy beginning of something genuinely disruptive: the creeping integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) principles...
Just erase all your preconceived notions of fiat finance. Seriously. Because what's brewing on Solana, particularly with Kamino lending, isn't just different – it's a paradigm shift waiting to happen. And like all great paradigm shifts, it begins with something easy, something low-hanging. Think of it like this: Kamino is...
Combined with Solana’s speed and low-cost transaction, it has attracted a flood of DeFi projects. These projects promise juicy yields and are truly transforming the world of on-chain lending. Let’s not get too dazzled by all the shiny new toys just yet, people. Before you dive headfirst into protocols like...
The SEC might as well be flirting with a DeFi “innovation exemption.” Is this a lifeline for a thriving ecosystem, or a wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing noose? We all want innovation, but at what price? Is this the real effort they are making to foster growth? Or is it more like a regulatory...
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through a deep paradigm shift. Regulatory clarity is growing, enforcement actions are changing, and institutional interest is increasing. Recent developments across the globe signal a maturing market, with jurisdictions refining their approaches to digital assets and seeking to balance innovation with risk management. Read...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is currently navigating a complex path, attempting to redefine his public image and position himself as a leading figure in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg has made no secret of his desire to see Meta take the lead in artificial general intelligence (AGI)....
Calloutcoin.com aspires to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving marketplace of blockchain and crypto. We provide rigorous research on NFT standards, metaverse technology, digital identity solutions and the most recent DeFi innovations. Today, it's time to dive into Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) NFTs, a unique way to...
POAP NFTs have slowly become a unique and interesting way to verify and celebrate attendance at events. POAP Inc developed POAP in 2021 with the intention of using the tokens to reward event attendees. These tokens provide a one-of-a-kind experience to remember those special moments. Over 7,000,000 POAP NFTs have...
Switzerland-based biometric and digital ID developer TECH5 is channeling its expertise in European digital identity to drive innovation in the Global South. TECH5 had great success with creating national identity infrastructure throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Now, they’re continuing their innovation as a development force behind the...
On the AI front, Meta seems to be making all the right moves. It’s primarily focused on creating what they term “personal superintelligence.” This new initiative marks a departure from the company’s earlier metaverse-centric plans, marking a major pivot in strategy. Meta believes in an AI future that’s closely integrated...
