The whispers are getting louder. You hear it in the hallways of fintech conferences, in the (increasingly rare) water cooler conversations at banks, and even filtering into mainstream financial news. Big things are brewing at the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and DeFi. It’s not another crypto fad's flash in the pan....
Ever heard the tale of the Changeling? In Irish folklore, this terrible swap means that these little ones are fairy changelings, doppelgangers if you will, secretly substituted for human newborns. They may appear the same on the surface, however, something’s wrong at the very core. They lack the spark, the...
Like the Wild West of finance, it’s full of promise but dangerous with pitfalls. We've all heard the promises: permissionless access, transparency, and a financial system free from the clutches of centralized authorities. But if we’re honest, the truth has been a little…ugly. Fraud, rug pulls, and regulatory uncertainty have...
The jig is up, folks. The golden age of internet anonymity are rapidly disappearing. Reddit’s new and unfortunate decision to roll out identity checks is a troubling example of this rising trend. Is this really advancement, or are we losing something vital to the altar of platform “sanity”? Reddit's justification,...
Imagine this: Sarah, a freelance graphic designer, applies for a loan. She has the savvy and work ethic to make this a success. Unfortunately, because of the sketchy, piecemeal data that the algorithm reaches out for from all corners of the internet, it ends up categorizing her as “high risk.”...
Reddit's facing an AI bot invasion. We all know it. Suddenly, they're scrambling for identity verification. Is giving our digital souls to another centralized platform really the way to go? I think not. This isn’t bad actor Reddit’s fault, it’s a symptom of a broken system, and Web3 could be...
The metaverse is rushing into healthcare, purporting to make groundbreaking impacts in terms of revolutionizing patient care. Come fly with us in VR therapy! Picture this, remote robotic surgery, guided remotely from the other side of the world and immersive, personalized training specifically catered to medical professionals. The hype is...
Revolut’s linking up with Amsterdam’s Fourthline, confirming plans to use their AI-powered identity verification and KYC might be a match made in regulatory heaven. Is it really? Or is it the start of a Faustian bargain, selling the soul of DeFi for a place at the mainstream table? We're talking...
Revolut's move to partner with Fourthline for identity verification might seem like just another tech upgrade, but it's far more significant than that. Indeed, scams and online fraud are becoming all too common. This huge win for Revolut is a big win for you, me, all customers—and the whole financial...
$175 Billion by 2034. That’s how big experts are predicting the metaverse healthcare market to become. Staggering, isn't it? We're talking about a future where your doctor's appointment could take place in a virtual hospital, surgeons train using VR, and remote monitoring becomes even more intimate. Amidst all the hype...
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...
