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New £200K fund launched to support UK-wide XR development in TV, film, and games Belfast

New £200K fund launched to support UK-wide XR development in TV, film, and games

All travel/accommodation costs are covered, along with an accessibility stipend for "childcare or additional access needs" Image credit: Amplify XR Labs Belfast XR Festival has launched a new creative development fund of £200,000 to "address a critical gap in the UK's immersive media ecosystem." In a press statement, Amplify:XR Labs…
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January 19, 2026
Character, Community, and Convenience: Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee Space Debris

Character, Community, and Convenience: Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee

Photo Credit: Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee Hideaway Inns recently opened its first property, Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee, launching a pipeline of 25 hotels over the next five years. The new brand aims to deliver a hospitality experience that combines frictionless technology, design-forward guestrooms, and playful communal spaces in a scenic…
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January 19, 2026
MARAKEZ secures EGP 3bn financing from KFH-Egypt to expand District 5 commercial, office offerings Space Debris

MARAKEZ secures EGP 3bn financing from KFH-Egypt to expand District 5 commercial, office offerings

MARAKEZ, one of Egypt’s leading mixed-use real estate developers, has secured an EGP 3bn project finance facility from Kuwait Finance House Bank – Egypt (KFH-Egypt) to support the expansion of its commercial and administrative offerings at District 5, underscoring strong demand for premium office spaces and the company’s continued growth.…
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January 19, 2026
Vitalik Buterin Warns: Simplicity Powers True Decentralization Self-driving Vehicles

Vitalik Buterin Warns: Simplicity Powers True Decentralization

Complex code with thousands of lines and exotic cryptography fails “trustlessness,” the “walkaway test,” and “self-sovereignty.” You might have millions of nodes verifying everything, but if only experts grasp the guts, everyday users still depend on developers. Self-sovereignty means anyone can truly own and run their node without blind faith.…
bubmag
January 19, 2026
NYSE Unveils Tokenized Securities Trading Platform Blockchain

NYSE Unveils Tokenized Securities Trading Platform

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), powerhouse of global markets, just revealed plans for a blockchain-powered platform to trade tokenized securities, digital versions of stocks settled instantly on-chain. Owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), NYSE seeks U.S. regulatory nods for 24/7 trading, dollar-sized orders, and stablecoin funding. Instant Settlement Meets Wall…
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January 19, 2026