Orry, the social media sensation known for his vibrant personality, recently shared a fan-made video that humorously highlights celebrities who failed to wish him on his birthday. The video, which has gone viral, includes notable names such as Kylie Jenner, Nick Jonas, Rihanna, and even Indian political figure Rahul Gandhi.
This playful take on birthday greetings has sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms.
The Viral Video
On August 2, Orry celebrated his birthday, and shortly after, he took to Instagram to share a reel that showcased not only the celebrities who did wish him well, including Khushi Kapoor and Mouni Roy but also those who allegedly overlooked his special day. The caption, “WHO MADE THIS??? and why!!??” adds to the lighthearted tone of the post, inviting fans to engage with the content.
Orry’s Hilarious Birthday Video
The video cleverly juxtaposes birthday messages from friends with a list of celebrities who didn’t send their regards, creating a humorous narrative that resonated with his followers.
Celebrity Reactions
The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive, with many taking to the comments section to express their amusement. Comments like “We want justice #justicefororry” and “You’re telling me Jahnvi didn’t wish you?” reflect the playful banter that Orry enjoys with his audience. The video not only entertained but also fostered a sense of community among fans who joined in on the joke.
The Celebrity List
The list of celebrities who “forgot” to wish Orry includes:
This eclectic mix of international stars and local figures adds to the humour, as fans speculate why these celebrities might have missed out on sending their birthday wishes
Conclusion
Orry’s fan-made video serves as a reminder of the playful nature of celebrity culture and the expectations fans sometimes place on their favourite stars. By sharing this humorous content, Orry not only entertains his followers but also strengthens his connection with them, showcasing the fun side of social media interactions.
As the video continues to circulate, it highlights how a simple birthday can turn into a viral moment, bringing laughter and engagement to fans worldwide.
Gamification can be leveraged to uplevel a brand’s marketing strategy—creating engaging, novelty experiences that captivate the end user. The use of game design elements, in traditionally non-gaming contexts, creates an interactive experience that is unique and memorable. Immersive, gamified experiences have been proven to boost shopper engagement, increase time spent with your brand and deepen consumer relationships with your products and services.
By tapping into the psychological principles of gamification, like competition, achievement and recognition, brands and retailers can captivate shoppers with custom branded experiences. Custom gamification as a marketing strategy enables brands and retailers to retain customer loyalty and increase retention, gain robust consumer insights and increase brand education.
Customer Loyalty and Retention
Brands and retailers can utilize custom mini-games to simultaneously create memorable brand experiences, and encourage customers to return and engage with your brand more often. Using game-like rewards and challenges can incentivize long-term engagement and retention by tapping into consumers’ natural drive for competition, achievement and recognition.
Korean beauty brand, Laneige, incorporated gaming elements into their Virtual World prompting users to discover numerous products, the brand’s scientific background and marketing campaign assets. The featured Scavenger Hunt game encouraged users to explore the experience in order to find hidden icons, leading to a reward upon completion: a 5-piece gift with purchase.
Gain Consumer Insights
Gamification methods, such as product recommendation quizzes, provide rich zero-party data by capturing direct feedback from customers, offering detailed insights into their preferences, needs and behaviors that can fine-tune your marketing and product development strategy.
Obsess brand partner, Olaplex, utilized branded quizzes to gain zero-party data in their Virtual Salon with their Hair Diagnostic questionnaire; the interactive quiz provided users with a curated hair regimen full of the brand’s products, based on their answers. By filling out the questionnaire, consumers are providing the brand with data they otherwise would not have, allowing Olaplex to capture in-depth information on what their audience is looking for.
Immersive gamified experiences also enable brands to capture robust first-party data such as in-scene behavior. Brands are able to access information such as which product displays are the most appealing, and what their most popular offerings are based on how shoppers engage with different products and pages.
Increased Brand Education
Immersing shoppers into your virtual world helps with brand education and recall. Virtual stores and experiences are a unique and memorable forum for you to host educational content around your brand’s story and offerings. Including custom gamification, such as interactive quizzes and games, simplifies complex product details and campaigns, and turns them into engaging experiences that help your customers retain key information about your brand.
For example, in honor of J.Crew’s 40th anniversary the classic American fashion retailer partnered with Obsess to release a Virtual Beach House. The immersive flagship experience showcased the brand’s products in classic J.Crew print-themed rooms, and commemorated the brand’s heritage with exclusive content and custom gamification such as the Catalog Cover Pop Quiz where users were encouraged to test their J.Crew knowledge. The fashion brand later refreshed their Virtual World to celebrate their holiday campaign, aligning with their marketing calendar.
Gamification is a powerful brand marketing tool that brands and retailers can use to uplevel their strategy. Explore gamification in Obsess-powered experiences and learn how innovative brands like yours can deploy gamification tactics into your marketing strategy. To talk to one of our specialists, email us at contact@obsessvr.com or book a demo.
As we dive headfirst into summer, the perfect swimsuit, one which is versatile, comfortable, chic and classy, is top of the holiday shopping list. Whether you’re an avid outdoor swimmer, a poolside lounger or a beach club enthusiast, the ideal swimsuit is an essential piece this season. From the history of swimwear, its timeless style and influential designers along with luxury swimwear brands to help keep you cool by the pool, and some of the best-selling designer pieces we think should be going straight in your suitcase. Read on for all this and more.
History
The swimsuit started out as a gown-like garment in the 18th century, but quickly evolved into something much chicer. By the 20th century, women’s swimwear became much more popular and stylish and designers such as Emanuel Ungaro, André Courrѐges, Giorgio Armani, Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein quickly emerged on the scene, creating the timeless style of swimsuit we still see today. The bikini was born in 1946, when designer Louis Réard controversially removed fabric from the classic one-piece and turned it into a two-piece. Whilst the bikini increased in popularity, the classic black one-piece became a summer wardrobe staple, and it remained more popular due to its practicality and elegant, flattering style.
Chanel was instrumental in taking the swimsuit from taboo to fashionable. It embodied the design aesthetic of the brand – stylish, versatile and favouring streamlined shapes. Coco Chanel led the way with her monochromatic bouclé one-piece, which jetsetters quickly snapped up due to its sheer perfection. Although new fabrics and different cuts may hit the scene, the design remains more or less unchanged purely because of how complimentary, comfortable and timeless it is.
Swimwear for Every Occasion
The choice of designer swimwear is abundant, with a huge range of swimwear brands, showcasing different styles of bikini, one-pieces and much more. So, here at the Luxury Editor we have done the research so that you don’t have to…
Sporty
More of an active jetsetter? Diving off boats, swimming in the open water or even hopping on a jet ski requires a swimsuit you can trust.
From minimalist German brand Jil Sander, this swimsuit allows you to be as active as ever, ensuring comfort, versatility all whilst being the epitome of elegance. The scooped back creates a sexy silhouette, whilst the round neck is flattering but without being risqué. The perfect mix of sporty and sexy.
www.jilsander.com
Hunza G is a London-based swimwear brand, which effortlessly combines 80’s chic with comfortable designs, using a crinkle-stretch fabric to create the most flattering swimwear. This one-piece in particular, provides guaranteed comfort and support for all body types, whilst the seersucker fabric flatters the stomach and creates a beautiful silhouette. The fabric covered rings add a little bit of tasteful style, without being too flashy. The ideal piece for those who want guaranteed comfort, whilst still looking luxe as ever.
www.net-a-porter.com
Luxe Lounging
More of a lounger yourself? No worries, we’ve got you covered (or not!). For those who love to sunbathe or just relax, we’ve collated a few pieces to keep you cool by the pool this summer.
Love sunbathing? Hate tan lines? This bikini is the one for you. Its minimal triangle style means that dodgy tan lines are a thing of the past. Dolce and Gabbana prove that classic silhouettes can still be stylish with this classic meets modern triangle bikini. The adjustable string ties and thong style bottom means the bikini is comfy yet chic, perfect for those wanting to get their glam (and tan) on by the pool.
www.mytheresa.com
Prefer something with more coverage? Not to worry. This timeless piece will provide you with just that, whilst looking luxe and minimalist. The low back gives an alluring silhouette, with minimal tan lines and the pearl detailing on the front elevates the classic, flattering swimsuit, making it perfect for those who love relaxing in the sun.
www.flannels.com
Party Pieces
And finally, for those who prefer a holiday where the drinks are flowing, the music is right and the vibes are high, we have found the perfect party pieces. Be it a yacht party, a trendy beach club, or even just a gathering with friends, these pieces will make you look like a summer goddess.
Elegant and sexy, this plunging V-neck swimsuit from Dolce and Gabbana is the epitome of all eyes on me. The halter neck style means it is comfortable and the open back can be adjusted to fit different sizes. The DG logo belt helps to sinch in the waist to keep you looking snatched this summer. This one is definitely a head-turner.
www.mytheresa.com
New this season from Zimmerman, the brand known for producing stylish resort wear, this swimsuit combines the luxury, classic look with this self-tie 3D flower motif, to create a pop of wow and add a touch of splendour to the already-chic design. Pair with some fabulous sunglasses, a floppy hat and get ready to pose, because this costume is picture-perfect.
www.selfridges.com
The All Rounder
Finally, our crowd pleaser, our fan favourite, the one we believe, is THE one… Perfect for any occasion, comfy, flattering, chic, classy…
From the new summer wear brand Away That Day, we bring you the classic and ever-chic Cannes Swimsuit. The London-based brand, started in 2019 with a goal to create pieces which were stylish, high quality and eco-friendly, and my goodness they have done just that. The chic and classic style of the two-toned Cannes Swimsuit proves that sustainability doesn’t need to compromise ‘sexy’. The balconette cut is perfect for all shapes, supporting the chest and flattering the stomach. Dress to impress with flawless one piece.
Rohit suggests Arman should prepare for his wedding instead of questioning him.Ruhi attempts to create tension between Arman and Rohit but is stopped by Vidya.Rohit insists that Arman must marry Abhira for everyone to move on.Kajal and Kaveri clash over Rohit’s wedding condition.Abhira refuses to marry Arman under conditions, that lead to Ruhi’s happiness.Madhav thanks Rohit for supporting Arman, but Rohit denies caring.Arman is confused and decides his situation.
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Rohit Reflects on Ruhi and Arman
In today’s episode, Rohit is deep in thought about Ruhi and Arman. Arman questions Rohit about his condition in front of Kaveri. Rohit tells Arman to be happy because he plans to marry Abhira. He suggests that instead of asking questions, Arman should start preparing for the wedding.
As Rohit and Arman talk, Madhav, Abhira, Ruhi, and Vidya notice them. Ruhi decides to step in to create tension between Arman and Rohit, but Vidya stops her.
Rohit Confronts Arman
Arman demands an explanation from Rohit about why he mentioned the wedding condition to Kaveri. Rohit explains that until he marries Abhira, his relationship with Ruhi can’t move forward. He accuses Arman of helping Ruhi.
Arman defends himself, saying he helped Ruhi out of kindness. Rohit remains firm, insisting that Ruhi needs to move on. He stresses that Arman must marry Abhira and move on with his life. Ruhi is shocked by this.
Kajal and Kaveri Disagree on the Wedding
Kajal advises Kaveri not to agree to Rohit’s condition. Manisha supports Arman and Abhira and questions Kajal’s opposition to their marriage. Manisha is concerned about Sanjay’s motives, suspecting he wants to take over the Poddar firm by causing family turmoil.
Vidya urges Kaveri to allow Arman and Abhira’s wedding, but Kaveri refuses, claiming that Abhira will ruin the Poddar family. Vidya warns that Kaveri’s decision could lead to the family’s downfall. Despite this, Kaveri instructs Manisha to prepare for the Teej festival, leaving Vidya, Manisha, and Kajal shocked.
Abhira Refuses to Marry Arman
Abhira decides against marrying Arman, saying she can’t marry under these conditions again. Arman explains they tried to convince Kaveri, but Abhira says she won’t marry against Kaveri’s wishes and feels suffocated again. Arman attempts to persuade her, but Abhira refuses due to Rohit’s condition. Ruhi overhears their conversation and feels happy.
Madhav Thanks Rohit
Madhav expresses gratitude to Rohit for supporting Arman and Abhira, saying it shows Rohit still cares for Arman. Rohit denies this. Meanwhile, Arman is troubled by Abhira’s decision, knowing that Kaveri will never agree to their marriage. He is confused about what to do next, thinking about Abhira, Ruhi, and Kaveri. Ruhi believes Arman should stop thinking about Abhira, and Arman makes a decision.
Precap: Arman decides to leave home for Rohit’s happiness, despite Abhira’s reluctance to abandon his family. He arranges to meet Abhira at the Radha Krishna temple, leaving her stunned by this unexpected turn of events.
Paritosh and Pakhi blame Meenu for having an affair with Sagar.Leela feels betrayed, and Vanraj dreams about Meenu’s confession.Anupama encourages Meenu to fight back against ragging.Meenu is scared to tell Vanraj about the incident.Vanraj decides to bring Meenu back home, shocking her.Vanraj warns Meenu not to make bad decisions.Meenu is given an ultimatum to stay away from Anupama and Sagar.Anupama learns about Anuj’s close call.
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Paritosh and Pakhi Blame Meenu
Paritosh and Pakhi accuse Meenu of having an affair with Sagar. This shocks Leela. Titu tries to prevent Dimple from sharing a video of Meenu, but Pakhi reveals that Vanraj is already aware of the video. Kinjal, hearing the commotion, asks what’s happening.
Paritosh informs her about Meenu and Sagar, leaving Leela feeling betrayed. Kinjal suggests that Leela let Meenu explain her side of the story. Meanwhile, Vanraj dreams of Meenu confessing her love for Sagar.
In reality, Leela urges Vanraj to take action, prompting him to rush out of the house with Paritosh following. Kinjal notes that Vanraj is upset.
Anupama Supports Meenu
Anupama encourages Meenu after she admits to being scared due to ragging. Anupama advises her to fight back, though Meenu remains tense. Bala helps Sagar, acknowledging that Sagar fighting alone isn’t ideal.
Sagar worries about Vanraj’s reaction, especially since he would have helped any girl, not just Meenu. Bala mentions filing an FIR.
Meenu Worries About Vanraj
Anupama urges Meenu to tell Vanraj about the raging incident, but Meenu is worried about his reaction. Anupama insists that if Meenu doesn’t speak up, she will. Vanraj decides to bring Meenu back home, shocking her when she sees him.
Leela worries about Dolly, Meenu, and Sanjay, but Kinjal tries to comfort her. Dimple stirs up trouble, causing Titu to become angry.
Vanraj’s Response to Meenu
Vanraj checks on Meenu, asking if she’s unwell. Anupama is stressed, thinking Vanraj hasn’t reacted. Paritosh and Pakhi observe that Vanraj isn’t angry with Meenu. Meenu then reveals to the Shahs about the ragging incident, expressing gratitude to Sagar for helping her.
Vanraj decides to send Meenu back to the USA, but Meenu pleads with him not to.
Anupama’s Business Worries
As Anupama packs food, Nandita expresses concern about Indra. Anupama assumes Indra might be busy with her family. Nandita then comments that their catering business isn’t growing, but Anupama remains hopeful. Nandita compliments Anupama.
Vanraj’s Warning to Meenu
Vanraj forbids Meenu from touching his feet, warning her not to make any decisions that could ruin her life like Pakhi and Paritosh did. Meenu assures Vanraj of her respect for him. Sagar, on the other hand, decides to distance himself from the Shahs.
Vanraj’s Ultimatum
Vanraj instructs Meenu to stay away from Anupama and Sagar. He gives her an ultimatum: either follow his orders or return to the USA. Meenu agrees to follow his rules. Pakhi and Paritosh also warn Meenu, while Kinjal comforts her.
Anupama Learns of Anuj’s Close Call
Anupama finds out that Anuj narrowly avoided a mishap. Bala advises her to find Aadya to ensure Anuj’s safety.
Precap: Anupama takes Yashdeep’s help to find Aadya. Aadya tries to connect the call. She calls out Anupama.
Ruhi manipulates situations to distance Rohit and Abhira.Dadi and Sanjay plot to prevent Abhira from gaining control.Armaan apologizes to Abhira, while Ruhi plays the victim.Dadi decides to make Rohit the head of the Poddar firm.Rohit sets a condition: he will lead the firm only if Armaan and Abhira get married.The family is divided over the proposed marriage.Manisha is confident that Dadi will eventually agree, but Kajal is worried.
YRKKH Written Update 10 August 2024
Ruhi’s Manipulation
The episode begins with Ruhi treating her wound, thinking her plan will work. She believes that if Armaan feels sorry for her, he will argue with Rohit and Abhira. This will create distance between the couple, weaken their love, and ultimately lead to the end of Rohit and her marriage.
Ruhi hopes to marry Armaan, thinking that by making Abhira love everything, she will win Armaan over. Ruhi plans to make Abhira leave, vowing that she will shed tears of joy once her plan succeeds.
Dadi’s Concern and Sanjay’s Plot
In the morning, Dadi disagrees with a decision. Sanjay warns that Armaan has become Abhira’s puppet, and if they don’t act, Abhira will take control. He urges Dadi to share this concern with the family.
Armaan apologizes to Abhira, but she scolds him, noting his mood swings. After he leaves, Ruhi arrives, and Abhira threatens to expose her. Ruhi denies any wrongdoing and asks Abhira to stop dragging her into this.
As Armaan appears, Ruhi pretends to be hurt, gaining his sympathy. Abhira points out Ruhi’s mistake, but Ruhi asks to be left alone.
Dadi’s Decision
Dadi arrives and is glad to see Ruhi. Vidya and others gather as Dadi announces a significant decision. Abhira stands by Armaan, while Sanjay signals his approval to Dadi. Dadi reveals her wish for Rohit to lead the Poddar firm.
Madhav objects, saying that as the elder son, Armaan should have that right. Armaan supports Rohit, congratulating him, while Sanjay privately plots to let Rohit fail so he can take over the firm. Manoj doubts Rohit’s ability, but Dadi insists he can manage.
Rohit’s Condition
Rohit, however, doesn’t want the position and suggests Armaan should take it. Dadi, adamant about keeping the firm within the family, pressures Rohit. Sanjay offers to guide Rohit, but Rohit sets a condition: he will only accept if the family agrees to marry off Armaan and Abhira soon.
Dadi is shocked at the idea of Abhira becoming her daughter-in-law and refuses. Rohit stands firm, stating he won’t lead the firm without their marriage. Vidya and the children plead with Dadi, but she remains undecided, saying she will think about it.
Family Reactions
Elsewhere, Surekha finds it strange that Rohit asked Kaveri to arrange Armaan and Abhira’s marriage. Swarna shares that Vidya invited them to Teej, but they decided not to attend, fearing it would upset Ruhi.
Manish, meanwhile, feels a bond with Abhira. Ruhi, frustrated, throws things in anger. Dadi scolds Kiara and worries that Abhira will ruin the household if she marries into the family.
Ruhi laments that Rohit has ruined her plans and realizes Dadi will never accept the marriage condition. Meanwhile, Manisha gifts Abhira a necklace, insisting it’s a token of her love.
Abhira hesitates, pointing out that Dadi hasn’t agreed to the marriage yet. Manisha, confident, believes Rohit’s influence will sway Dadi.
The Uncertainty of Marriage
Madhav reassures Abhira, saying she will live with the family now, while Charu doubts Dadi’s agreement. Manisha remains determined, even vowing to take a vow of silence if the marriage doesn’t happen.
Kajal, worried, decides to talk to her mother, fearing the marriage might be a mistake. The family takes a selfie, while Armaan leaves.
Vanraj criticizes Toshu and Pakhi for not being responsible.Anuj struggles with the loss of Aadhya and leaves the house.Meenu is bullied by seniors at the hospital.Sagar defends Meenu from bullies, but the incident is recorded.Vanraj hides the truth about money from Toshu and Pakhi.Meenu doesn’t want to tell her uncle about the raging incident.Pakhi shows Vanraj a misleading video of Meenu and Sagar.
Anupama Written Update 10 August 2024
Vanraj’s Frustration with Family
Vanraj complains about a new disturbance, saying the people from Asha Bhavan are causing trouble with their flute. Pakhi is annoyed because she can’t sleep during the day, but Baa remarks that their noise at night is worse.
Toshu smiles, and Pakhi questions why Toshu is there instead of watching Meenu. They argue about who should take care of Meenu, and Vanraj gets angry, telling them to pack their bags and leave.
Toshu apologizes for not watching Meenu properly, but Vanraj criticizes them, saying he doesn’t want Meenu to fall in love like they did. He advises Pakhi to focus on her fitness if she can’t handle her daughter.
Anuj’s Emotional Struggle
Anuj, overwhelmed with emotion, talks to Aadhya, expressing disbelief that she’s alive. He doesn’t want to stay in the house and leaves, despite Anupama praying for his strength. Anuj wonders how he will live without Aadhya, while Bala and Nandita search for him. Anupama continues to pray for a solution.
Meenu’s Encounter with Bullies
Meenu arrives at the hospital, and Sagar advises her to get an injection. As she walks towards the hospital, senior boys surround her and start teasing her. She tries to leave, but they block her way.
Meanwhile, Pakhi and Toshu discuss how nobody cares about them, and Pakhi says Meenu is not as innocent as she seems. Baa receives a courier for Vanraj, but Toshu takes it, reads it, and is shocked. Vanraj takes the envelope from Toshu.
Anuj’s Desperate Vision
Anuj imagines Aadhya calling him, but when he reaches out, she vanishes. Anuj, distressed, walks towards a junction box, saying he doesn’t want to live in a world without her. Anupama prays to bear the pain for Anuj but feels something is wrong when she senses an electric shock.
Sagar Defends Meenu
The senior boys demand Meenu’s name, and she threatens them with a stethoscope. Sagar returns to give her a charger and asks the boys to let her go. They tease him, but he remains calm until one of them slaps him. Sagar then defends himself and Meenu, standing up to the bullies.
Vanraj’s Secret and Toshu’s Discontent
Toshu questions Vanraj about hiding the full amount of money from them. Vanraj dismisses them, saying it’s his life and his rules. He criticizes them for wasting money and not taking responsibility, telling them they should be grateful for getting a penthouse.
Toshu and Pakhi are upset. Meanwhile, the boys tear Meenu’s sleeve, and Sagar gives her his uniform to wear, comforting her as people record the scene.
Meenu’s Decision and Anupama’s Advice
Vanraj regrets that Toshu saw the letter and worries about what to do next. Anupama asks Bala where Anuj is and fears the worst. Anuj returns, showing a toy keychain resembling Aadhya. Sagar arrives with Meenu, who hugs Anupama and explains about the ragging at college.
They filed a case, but Meenu doesn’t want to tell her uncle, fearing he will stop her from going out. Anupama advises her to be honest with him before anyone else does.
Pakhi Stirs Trouble
Pakhi shows Vanraj a video of Meenu hugging Sagar and adds drama, suggesting that Meenu is involved romantically with him under the guise of an internship.
On Wednesday this week, a judge formally ordered FTX and it’s sister company, Alameda Research, to pay $12.7 Billion USD to creditors, ending a 20-month-long lawsuit with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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For our final ever Web3 Daily news article (we’ll say a proper goodbye on Sunday), it feels fitting to write about FTX.
(The company that both made us and broke us in many ways – because people love reading about crazy news; but FTX also crippled the crypto industry along with the advertising budgets for many web3 companies).
On Wednesday this week, a judge formally ordered FTX and it’s sister company, Alameda Research, to pay $12.7 Billion USD to creditors, ending a 20-month-long lawsuit with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The order also bans FTX and Alameda from trading digital assets and acting as intermediaries in the market.
(Nipping in the bud even the slightest chance of a comeback for the company).
How in the world can a bankrupt company pay $12.7B to creditors?
Well, when Sam Bankrun-Fraud was sentenced, he was forced to forfeit $11B in assets (and given 25 years in prison for seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering).
Plus, Alameda and FTX had significant crypto holdings in tokens other than the FTT token (FTX’s native token which went to zero) like Solana, which, since the crash that they started, has mostly gone up in value.
For now, FTX and Alameda have filed for bankruptcy, with the full restructure being administered by Kroll – who have the fun job of figuring out what assets are still owned, and which creditors should get how much, and in what order.
Picture this: you go to buy something online from a British retailer…
And even though the site lists its prices in your local currency (USD), the final transaction is quietly made using their local currency (GBP).
You throw your laptop at the wall in anger and go to Twitter to complain.
The narrative doesn’t add up, right? But for some reason in crypto, that kind of currency tribalism is totally accepted.
It’s dumb! Which is why we love to see stuff like this:
Ethena Labs — the makers of the Ethereum-based USDe stablecoin that earns a whopping 12.3% yield per year when it’s staked? Yuh, they’re now integrating with Solana — bringing greater optionality to us as users.
It’s a smart move. Cause if you study some of the more enduring projects of the previous bull run (e.g. WalletConnect, Thirdweb, Magic Eden…)
You’ll notice they all play nice with other technologies.
WalletConnect and Magic Eden integrate with a range of wallets from a range of chains, while Thirdweb makes it easy for web2 companies to adopt web3 payments (see: Shopify).
The takeaway:
Multi-chain integrations don’t leech from other crypto projects, they let users make a choice and pick the technology that will serve them best.
As a result, the cream rises to the top and the overall crypto pie continues to grow.
Making your job as an investor that much easier.
Cause you no longer have to figure out who is forcing their (potentially sub-par) technology on people with back door partnerships and zealous tribalism…
The SEC is about to settle w/ Ripple, moving us one step closer to cut-n-dry regulatory acceptance in America, which will have the power to push the market up by trillions over the following decade.
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The XRP vs. SEC lawsuit is coming to an end!
But most of Crypto Twitter is treating it like their uncle that just finalized his divorce after years of being separated.
“Wait, I thought that you guys were long done already?”
It sure felt like it was over when the judge ruled the public sale of XRP tokens were not a securities violation — meaning the sale of most other crypto tokens would probably get the same treatment.
(A great thing for everyone’s portfolios, cause it keeps Garry Gensler’s war on crypto in a chokehold of legal precedence).
The final piece of the puzzle was settling the private sale of XRP tokens, which was seen as a crime. The BIG question was, what’d be the punishment?
Was XRP going to be…
Put up for adoption (sued out of existence).
Or lose their allowance for a few weeks (fined, but still allowed to exist).
Well, we now know it was the latter — Ripple’s paying a $125M settlement (pocket change for them).
Here’s what that means for you and your portfolio:
Whether or not you hold XRP, this adds further momentum to the shifting approach to crypto regulation in the US.
If any lawsuit was going to be a slam dunk in the SEC’s favor, it was this one.
For a solid four years, the impression was we were about to see a prime Jordan (the SEC) go up against a benched G-League wash out (Ripple).
But it turned out to be one of the famed 9000 shots that Jordan missed in his career.
And once we see cut-n-dry regulatory acceptance in America, it’ll have the power to push the market up by trillions over the following decade.
