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    Labour disputes threaten ‘earthquake’ disruption in US supply chains

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    Kamala Harris and America’s broken capitalism

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    BC.GAME Unveils Coco Rush: A New Mini-App Game on Telegram

    BC.GAME, one of the largest iGaming platforms by game variety, has introduced Coco Rush, a fresh mini-app game now available on Telegram.This free-to-play casual game offers users the opportunity to earn cryptocurrency rewards by competing in leaderboard battles and completing various tasks within the game. BC.GAME becomes the first major iGaming platform to introduce a Telegram mini-app, entering a market where Telegram’s vast 900 million user base has popularized tap-to-earn games.Gameplay and Player RewardsCoco Rush features an intuitive design, requiring players to tap on digital Cocos to accumulate Coco Coins. Players can also collect Coco Coins by completing daily check-ins, onboarding activities, social media tasks, and through daily free spins. Additionally, players can earn referral points, which can be exchanged to boost their in-game progress.The game also provides opportunities to participate in free spins, where players can win rewards such as USDT and extra Coco Coins. Perhaps most exciting is the forthcoming $BC token airdrop, giving players the chance to convert their in-game coins into real cryptocurrency. During the airdrop event, players have the opportunity to turn their virtual earnings into tradable tokens, adding real-world value to their gameplay.The launch of Coco Rush aligns with the increasing popularity of tap-to-earn games on Telegram, which allow players to potentially earn cryptocurrency via the TON blockchain. Similarly, Coco Rush offers its players the possibility of receiving airdrops of Coco Coins.About BC.GAMEBC.GAME is a leading crypto iGaming platform, known for its community-driven approach and cutting-edge technology. Established in 2017, BC.GAME offers more than 8,000 games, including sports betting, slots, and live table games. The platform is also recognized for its partnerships with top-tier brands such as Leicester City FC, the Argentina National Football Team, and Cloud9.Users can learn more at https://bc.game.ContactPR ManagerOlivia [email protected] article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    G-SHOCK and STEPN GO Announce Limited Edition Co-Branded Genesis NFT Sneakers

    STEPN GO and CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. have teamed up to launch a unique collection of co-branded STEPN GO NFT Sneakers. As part of the “VIRTUAL G-SHOCK” project, Casio will collaborate with the recently launched Web3 social-lifestyle app STEPN GO to offer a limited number of 800 NFT Sneakers. These exclusive NFTs will be available through a Raffle Mint event held from August 26 to August 29 on the gamified NFT marketplace “MOOAR”.This is the first partnership for STEPN GO, which lays the foundation for mass onboarding of Web3 via innovative social features. The first key social element is the ‘Haus System,’ a lending system that lets users share their Sneaker NFTs with friends and family who are new to the app, sharing rewards and simplifying the process of understanding crypto. Another unique feature is the ‘Interactive Map’, which will allow users to see other players’ avatars and communicate with them, even adding them as friends within the platform. The “VIRTUAL G-SHOCK” initiative, which began in September 2023, aims to expand the user base of Casio by introducing G-SHOCK experiences unique to virtual spaces such as NFTs and the Metaverse. “STEPN GO” enhances fitness through a Web3 app where users earn rewards for daily exercise and interactions, including purchasing, lending, and borrowing NFT Sneakers.The limited edition NFT Sneakers feature designs inspired by the G-SQUAD sports line of G-SHOCK, suitable for both sports and virtual environments. Users of the “STEPN GO” app can earn cryptocurrency based on the distance they run or walk, integrating physical activity with virtual rewards.Building on the success of STEPN, the pioneering move-and-earn platform, STEPN GO revolutionizes social fitness in everyday life. Buy, borrow, or lend your Sneakers to earn rewards by staying active. Your rewards can be used to level up, cash out, or flex your online appearance, fostering both physical activity and social connections.About G-SHOCK: Casio’s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch of Casio is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe’s dream of ‘creating a watch that never breaks’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘the toughest watch of all time’. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe’s mantra “never, never give up.”About STEPN: The original STEPN app was launched in 2021 and remains the world’s leading ‘move-and-earn’ application, pioneering the genre of gamified Web3 fitness applications. With over 5.6 million registered users and over 1 million Sneaker NFTs owned by players across three blockchains. STEPN has partnered with prolific brands over the years including ASICS, Steve Aoki, and most recently adidas. STEPN was also the first blockchain gaming app to integrate Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Pay, creating a seamless onboarding experience for web2 native users. ContactMattina HiwaiziSTEPN [email protected] article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    Gold as hedge

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    What Jay Powell should say at Jackson Hole

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    Harris remembers the consumer cost of worker-centred tariffs

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    South Korea holds interest rate amid property concerns

    SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a 13th straight meeting on Thursday, as policymakers prioritised the need to keep stubborn inflation in check even as the case for rate cuts later this year grows.The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate at 3.50% at its monetary policy review, as expected by 38 out of 40 economists surveyed by Reuters.The BOK also downgraded forecasts for both growth and inflation this year.It cut 2024 growth forecast to 2.4% from 2.5% previously, after Asia’s fourth-largest economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter. It now sees consumer inflation at 2.5% for this year, slower than 2.6% seen previously.Economists expect the BOK to start cutting interest rates at the bank’s next policy meeting on Oct. 11, around the same time the U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to deliver its first rate cut in four years.The prospects on an October cut come as the BOK’s global peers unwind the aggressive policy tightening of recent years with central banks in Canada, New Zealand and the euro zone having all loosened monetary settings.Rising apartment prices in Seoul took centre stage in policy talks with the government earlier this month announcing plans to increase housing supply to cool surging prices. That’s one reason analysts think the BOK may go slow on rate cuts.Inflation has generally cooled enough to soothe concerns over price pressure but a resurgence in household debt on the back of expectations for interest rate cuts has raised concerns about easing too soon.”Considering that household debt is increasing fast, we expect there to be only one rate cut this year. We think the BOK will remain relatively hawkish,” said Kim Jun-yeong, an analyst at DS Investment & Securities, who sees a cut in the fourth quarter.The focus is on Governor Rhee Chang-yong’s press conference at 0210 GMT, where the names of any dissenters could be announced. Dissenting votes typically lead to policy changes in subsequent months. More