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Huobi drives memes with HTX rebranding

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Huobi has re brand ed to HTX, raising public scrutiny due to alleged similarities to the failed FTX exchange. Crypto exchange Huobi has set the crypto world abuzz by announcing its shift to a new identity, HTX. This move coincides with the platform’s tenth anniversary. But the switch hasn’t been without its detractors. Market players and social media users are drawing uneasy parallels between HTX and the bankrupt FTX exchange, whose founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is embroiled in numerous legal disputes related to fraudulent activities. pic.twitter.com/VAPPNq12rp — S. Goodman (@saulgoodz) September 14, 2023 What does HTX mean?  HTX’s renaming carries layered meanings that reflect the organization’s vision. Each letter is an acronym for various aspects of the company’s operations and collaborations. ‘H’ symbolizes Huobi, preserving the legacy of its original name. ‘T’ signifies a partnership with Justin Sun’s blo...

Augmented reality helps brands tell their story: MVFW 2023

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During Metaverse Fashion Week 2023, the augmented reality platform — Over — projected a larger-than-life virtual catwalk over one of Milan’s most prominent locations. The second annual Metaverse Fashion Week (MVFW) hit the virtual runway this year from March 28–31 via a collaboration between Spatial — a 3D social network platform — and Over, a blockchain-based Augmented Reality (AR) platform. This year’s event saw over 60 brands , including legacy names such as Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY and Gucci. Similar to the last year, the event combined digital runways, panels from industry thought leaders and designers, and after-parties. However, one of the main attractions occurred on the event's last day, March 31, when a hybrid AR runway from Over was cast across the Piazza of Duomo di Milano — one of Milan’s most iconic locations. Guests of watching an AR fashion show on the  Piazza of Duomo di Milano. Source: Over Diego Di Tommaso, the co-founder and chief operating off...