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Maasai entrepreneur named as a finalist for the Young Inventors Prize by the European Patent Office
MUNICH, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The lion population in Africa has declined by roughly 43% in 20 years, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Many lions are killed to stop them from eating livestock, a crucial concern for the Kenyan Maasai. Richard Turere developed a system to ward off lions from livestock using light sequences.
Turere has been named as one of three finalists for the second edition of the Young Inventors Prize, which recognises innovators aged 30 or under who have developed technological solutions to help reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Turere’s invention contributes to UN SDG 15: Life on Land.
Many animals of the Nairobi National Park seek shelter in communal lands to escape predators, leading lions to these human-inhabited areas. Turere’s invention, known as Lion Lights™, replicates the human presence that keeps lions away.
Now, over 2 000 homes in Kenya use Lion Lights. As Turere explains, “our motto at Lion Lights is that there is no existence without co-existence … we’ll have to find a way of living peacefully with each other, humans and wildlife.”
Lion Lights has been implemented in several other countries, where it has helped deter various species of animals, such as hyenas and cheetahs.
The Maasai inventor believes that others can learn from his journey. “I want this story to inspire the young kids that they too can do something. If I did it coming from this community with no education, and with no resources whatsoever … then anyone can make it. Anyone can change this world.” In 2013, Turere founded an organisation, working with more than 50 people in his village.
Turere’s invention caught the eye of Wildlife-Direct, a charitable organisation led by Dr. Paula Kahumbu, who helped him win a scholarship to Brookhouse School in Nairobi. Turere has become a speaker, sharing his inspiring story in TED Talks and at events such as Ciudad de las Ideas. He highlights that “the human-wildlife conflict is still a significant challenge … as many communities still cannot afford Lion Lights. We need more hands on deck … to build the future we want.”
The Young Inventors Prize winner will be announced at the European Inventor Award 2023 hybrid ceremony on 4 July 2023 in Valencia (Spain). This ceremony will be broadcast online here.
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Movement Network Foundation Announces REX-Osprey™ Funds Files for First U.S. Movement ETF as Public Mainnet Beta Launches
First Movement ETF Filing Will Provide U.S. Investors with Exposure to Movement Ecosystem
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Movement Network Foundation, the organization dedicated to advancing MoveVM technology, today announced that REX-Osprey has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on $MOVE. If approved, this ETF would be the first providing exposure to Movement through traditional financial rails. Simultaneously, the Foundation announced the successful launch of Movement Public Mainnet Beta, with $250M in at-launch Total Value Locked (TVL) from its Cornucopia program.
“This filing represents a historic moment not just for Movement, but for the entire Move landscape,” said Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. “Breaking the pattern of ETFs limited to long-established cryptocurrencies opens doors for institutional capital to support next-generation blockchain innovation.”
“Traditional investors have expressed keen interest in gaining regulated exposure to emerging blockchain technologies without directly managing tokens,” noted Cooper Scanlon, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. “This ETF represents the convergence of innovative financial products with cutting-edge blockchain architecture.”
ETF Provides Traditional Market Access to $MOVE
The Move programming language, originally developed by Meta, empowers Movement developers to create more efficient, more secure smart contracts. If approved, the ETF would allow investors to gain exposure to Movement through traditional brokerage accounts and retirement vehicles without the technical complexities of direct token management.
Public Mainnet Beta Launches with Substantial Liquidity
Concurrent with the ETF filing announcement, Movement Network Foundation has successfully launched its Public Mainnet Beta with $250M in Total Value Locked (TVL). This day-one liquidity provides the network with immediate utility.
The Public Mainnet Beta enables permissionless smart contract deployment, full user onboarding, and Ethereum settlement. It gives users and builders the full benefits of Move and the MoveVM. Users can access the network through the canonical Movement bridge powered by LayerZero.
For more information about Movement Public Mainnet Beta, visit movementnetwork.xyz or follow @movementlabsxyz, @movementfdn, @moveecosystem @Move_Collective on Twitter.
About Movement Network Foundation
Movement Network Foundation is the driving force behind the Movement ecosystem, dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing the adoption of MoveVM technology. The foundation oversees the development of Movement Network, a next-gen solution built using MoveVM that settles to Ethereum. Through its MoveDrop program and ecosystem initiatives, the foundation supports developers, projects, and community contributors building decentralized applications. Learn more at movementfdn.xyz or follow @movementfdn on X.
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Market Needs a Stronger Boost than Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve: New Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Report
DUBAI, UAE, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released the latest weekly crypto derivatives analytics report with Block Scholes as President Trump signed the executive order to establish a strategic BTC reserve on Thursday.
In the first week of March, crypto market movements suggested traders had digested the positive news and pulled towards bearish territories with a declining S&P 500 and growing skepticism surrounding ETH and SOL. This waning enthusiasm is evidenced by a notable increase in demand for short-term protective options as investors seek to mitigate potential risks in the evolving market landscape.
Key Highlights:
- Stable Funding Rates: Following President Trump’s announcement on Mar. 2, the spot prices of involved cryptocurrencies surged. However, funding rates for these assets have not reached extreme levels, remaining relatively stable compared to highs seen prior to Trump’s inauguration. This suggests a balanced demand for long positions, indicating subdued short interest in the market.
- Volatility in ETH Options: The enthusiasm surrounding ETH was quickly tempered as ongoing tariff discussions contributed to bearish market sentiment. This has resulted in a notable increase in realized volatility, surpassing options-implied levels. As traders seek protection, the market has seen a shift in short-term volatility towards puts, reflecting a cautious outlook.
- Decline in SOL Open Interest: The report also notes a decrease in open interest for Solana options at the end of February. Despite the inclusion of SOL in the proposed crypto reserve, open interest has not seen a corresponding uptick, with a majority of new positions still favoring calls, albeit at a lackluster pace.
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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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AB is Now Listed on Hotcoin and Set to Launch on Gate, BitMart, Lbank, and Biconomy
SINGAPORE, March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 8, 2025, AB DAO announced that $AB has officially been listed on Hotcoin (hotcoin.com) at 18:00 (UTC+8), further expanding its global trading network and driving AB’s adoption in the Web3 ecosystem. Additionally, $AB is set to be listed on four more major exchanges: Gate (gate.io), BitMart (bitmart.com), Lbank (lbank.com), and Biconomy (biconomy.com), significantly enhancing AB’s global liquidity and ecosystem reach.
AB Trading Details
Trading Pair: AB/USDT
Deposit Opening: March 7, 2025, 12:00 (UTC+8)
Trading Opening: March 8, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8)
Hotcoin Official Announcement:
https://www.hotcoin.com/zh_CN/support/article/?id=25704168485425152&code=25704168485163008&catalogCode=19112597563772928
AB DAO Ecosystem Continues to Expand
With the Hotcoin listing, users can now trade $AB on the following exchanges:
Bitget (bitget.com)
HTX (htx.com)
MEXC (mexc.com)
BingX (bingx.com)
Hotcoin (hotcoin.com)
4E (eeee.com)
Gate (gate.io) (Coming Soon)
BitMart (bitmart.com) (Coming Soon)
Lbank (lbank.com) (Coming Soon)
Biconomy (biconomy.com) (Coming Soon)
The listing of $AB on Hotcoin marks another major step in AB DAO’s global expansion strategy. In the coming months, AB will continue listing on more exchanges, expanding its ecosystem use cases and accelerating worldwide adoption.
AB DAO’s Goal: 100 Million $AB Holders
Now is the time to join the movement—unite, strengthen the community, and drive the expansion of the AB ecosystem. The mission is clear: onboard tens of millions of users and build a decentralized future together.
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