Ripple’s Whitepaper: Crypto Needs a Financial Makeover (And Here’s Why)

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Ripple’s Managing Director for Middle East & Africa, Reece Merrick, hopped on X (formerly Twitter, because branding, darling) to announce the whitepaper. His message? “Traditional finance meets digital assets, but it’s still a bit of a mess. Managing a labyrinth of exchanges and risks isn’t just annoying-it’s like paying extra taxes on your own capital.” So basically, Ripple’s trying to turn this cluster into something a bit more… streamlined. The DPB model would basically create a one-to-one relationship between parties, cutting down on all the complex risk. How cute.

Bees megabundle hits 2XKO: Why are people so unhappy?

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Hey everyone, just a heads-up about the 2XKO store! They like to switch up what’s available, so cool cosmetics don’t stick around forever. Right now, the Bees bundle is here, and it’s awesome! It’ll be around for three weeks, starting February 26th. They might bring it back eventually, but if you want these skins and want to help support the game right now, you should grab it while you can!

The newest trend in L.A. office space: In-house studios for traveling influencers

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As a movie reviewer, I’ve noticed a fascinating trend happening here in LA. Brands are realizing that all these stars and social media influencers need spaces to create content, so they’re building these really cool, Instagrammable spots. I’m talking about places where they can try out products and shoot quick videos. Companies like Puma, Skims (Kim Kardashian’s brand), and e.l.f. Cosmetics are leading the charge, creating dedicated areas for influencers to experience their products and share them with the world. It’s essentially turning brand experience into content creation, and it’s happening everywhere!