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Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Partner of Spain’s Iconic Football Club Atlético de Madrid

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced its partnership with Atlético de Madrid, one of Spain’s most iconic football clubs, on Wednesday. Starting with the 2024 season, Kraken will be the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner and the Official Sleeve Partner for all Atlético de Madrid men’s and women’s football shirts. This collaboration aims to merge the worldsSource link

Moroccan AI Influencer Kenza Layli Wins Inaugural Miss AI Beauty Pageant

Kenza Layli, an artificial intelligence (AI) influencer from Morocco, has been crowned the world’s first Miss AI, defeating over 1,500 computer-generated models in a tough competition. Lalina Valina from France secured the second spot, while Olivia C from Portugal clinched third place. Layli, who reportedly does not experience emotions like humans, envisions fostering collaboration betweenSource link

How Web3 is Revolutionizing Water Access in Rural India

The Crypto Council for Innovation has highlighted the positive impact of web3 in rural India through a case study that demonstrated improved water access. Decentralized solutions, like those implemented by Atlantis DAO, are transforming water availability and creating economic opportunities in drought-prone regions. Over 80% of participants reported better access to clean water, and newSource link

More than 220 DeFi Protocols Still ‘at Risk’ From Squarespace DNS Hijack

While the full extent of the hijack is not yet known, hundreds of DeFi protocol front ends are still at risk Blockaid told Decrypt.Source link

SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $45 million Coindeal scheme. Davidson and Knott were accused of deceiving investors with false promises of significant returnsSource link