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Bitget Wallet Launches Ecosystem Token BWB with an Airdrop Points Program

Victoria, Seychelles, March 18th, 2024, Chainwire Bitget Wallet, the leading Web3 wallet in Asia, proudly announced the launch of its official eco system token, BWB, along with an innovative BWB Points airdrop event. This marks a significant milestone in the platform’s commitment to enhancing user engagement and fostering a vibrant community eco system . Introduction of the BWB token and its airdrop initiative According to the announcement, the total supply of BWB tokens is set at 1 billion, with a generous allocation of 5% dedicated to community airdrops. These airdrops will be distributed as BWB points, offering users the future opportunity to exchange points for actual BWB tokens. This strategic move aims to energize the community and boost participation. To engage its diverse user base, Bitget Wallet has rolled out a six-week airdrop campaign from March 18th to April 28th. This initiative is divided into two main parts: the “Initial Airdrop...

Only 7% happy with U.S. financial system, Coinbase reports

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New research by Coinbase shows only a tiny percent of U.S. citizens still believe the American Dream is achievable in the current financial environment. Less than 10% of Americans are happy with the nation’s financial system as younger generations become “more pressured financially and more disillusioned by the system,” Coinbase says. In a new Q3 State of Crypto report co-created with Bovitz and Morning Consult, the U.S.-based crypto exchange surveyed thousands of Americans about their experiences dealing with traditional finance. Most Americans are unsatisfied with the existing financial system , as only 7% of respondents said the system “works very well for people like them.” Percentage of generations satisfied with the financial system | Source: Coinbase You might also like: Coinbase optimistic about US approval of Bitcoin ETF While Coinbase surveyed all generations, it was Millennials who demonstrated their anger, calling the sy...

Elon Musk imposes 'rate limit' on Twitter citing extreme ‘system manipulation’

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Verified Twitter users will be allowed to view 10,000 posts per day, while new, unverified accounts will get 500 under the new limits. Social media platform Twitter is temporarily limit ing the number of posts that users will be allowed to read per day, after seeing “ extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation ,” according to executive chairman Elon Musk. In a July 1 post, Musk said the temporary limits will see verified accounts capped at 10,000 posts per day, while unverified and new, unverified accounts are capped at 1,000 and 500 posts per day respectively: Now to 10k, 1k & 0.5k — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2023 Twitter users had been reporting issues on the platform over the last few days including the inability to retrieve tweets, missing timelines, and being met with a "rate limited exceeded" message, leading to the hashtag #TwitterDown #TwitterFail to trend in certain jurisdictions. A screenshot of a Twitter user’s account — having reached th...

US banking system outlook downgraded to 'negative' following recent bank failures

Recent bank failures have highlighted the need for Blockchain-based cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. Credit rating agency Moody's, has recent ly downgraded its outlook on the entire US banking system from "stable" to " negative ." The move comes in light of recent bank failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank, and Signature Bank, which has prompted regulators to intervene with a rescue plan for impacted depositors and institutions.  Despite the downgrade, bank stocks rallied strongly, with the SPDR Bank exchange-traded fund rising nearly 6.5% in morning trade, NBC News reported. Moodys reportedly noted that an extended period of low rates combined with pandemic-related fiscal and monetary stimulus have complicated bank operations. Banks with substantial unrealized securities losses and non-retail and uninsured US depositors may still be at risk, according to Moody’s. Moody’s expects the US economy to fall into recession later this year, further pre...