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Business Insider
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Gelato and Morpho Partner To Offer Embedded Crypto-Backed Loans for Wallets, Brokers, and Fintech Apps
The partnership offers white-labeled, non-custodial, and Web2-like stablecoin loans embedded directly in your wallet or application. Gelato, the web3 developer cloud platform, together with Morpho, the decentralized lending protocol behind some of the most trusted lending infrastructure in Ethereum, today announced the launch of Embedded Crypto-Backed Loans. The new partnership enables Wallets, Brokers, and Fintech Apps to allow their users to instantly borrow stablecoins, like USDC, using their crypto assets as collateral. The borrowing flow has a simple, Web2-like experience that is non-custodial and fully onchain. By combining Gelato's Smart Wallet SDK with Morpho's permissionless lending markets, the two teams offer a complete borrowing flow that platforms can securely integrate in days. Crypto-backed loans are fully non-custodial and onchain, governed entirely by smart contracts. Users can initiate loans in an onchain bank account powered by embedded wallet infrastructure, 7702-powered smart accounts, gasless transactions, and the ability to execute multiple transactions in a single click. Morpho, which Coinbase recently partnered with to enable similar BTC-backed loans, brings proven lending infrastructure with over $6.5 billion in total value locked. Gelato's Smart Wallet SDK, used by companies such as Safe, Infinex, and Gnosis Pay, handles account abstraction, one-click onboarding, and gas sponsorship, enabling applications to deliver modern, web2-style user experiences. 'We're excited to see more platforms bring crypto-backed loans to users in a self-custodial way,' said Paul Frambot, CEO of Morpho Labs. 'Morpho is built to be integrated, and Gelato makes it easy to deliver a seamless UX on top.' Embedded Crypto-Backed Loans are designed to meet the needs of both consumer and institutional users, offering a simple, intuitive interface while preserving the non-custodial guarantees that users and platforms increasingly expect. Key Features Borrow USDC in one click using crypto assets like BTC as collateral Fully non-custodial and onchain No credit checks required One-click wallet creation via email, social login, or passkeys EIP-7702 powered Smart Wallet Account Embedded UX with full brand control Gasless transactions across +50 EVM chains Later this year, Gelato will introduce new security and recovery features to extend the smart wallet stack. These include passkey authentication, multi-signer two-factor approvals using regulated custodians, and onchain recovery modules tied to email or social logins. All upgrades are implemented at the smart contract level to maintain full decentralization. A full demo of the product is available at: showcasing the end-to-end borrowing experience from wallet creation to BTC collateralization and loan issuance. Embedded Crypto-Backed Loans are now available in beta on Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Scroll, with support for Katana coming soon. Gelato and Morpho are working closely with additional chain teams to expand deployment in the months ahead. About Morpho Morpho is a decentralized lending protocol, powering open, onchain money markets. It enables pooled and peer-to-peer borrowing with programmable risk parameters and oracle-based pricing. With over $6.5 billion in total value locked, Morpho is one of the most widely adopted lending platforms in Ethereum. Users can learn more at About Gelato Gelato is Web3's Developer Cloud, providing enterprises with critical infrastructure to build web2-like non-custodial applications at scale. It offers developer tooling for smart wallets, gas abstraction, and deploying enterprise-grade rollups. Gelato is used by leading apps, wallets, and protocols across the EVM ecosystem to deliver seamless, secure, and fully onchain user flows. Contact Gelato
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘This looks incredible' – Major boost as new ice cream spot with cones for 99c set to open doors THIS weekend
FOODIE fans are excited as a new ice cream shop is set to open with cones for just 99c this weekend. The award winning Sandcove Store & Yard is opening a new Dublin store just in time for summer. 3 The new location is just minutes from the 40 foot Credit: 3 The new treat shop will feature a retro ice-cream van Credit: The health and wellness shop offers everything from plunge In early 2024 Store & Yard was voted as the Gym+ Coffee Make Life Richer 'Best Outdoor Experience'. But their new summer addition has fans excited as they revealed it on their Instagram. They shared the news with all their fans to READ MORE ON MONEY "It's official - SAY DELISH is having its grand opening this Friday 27th, just in time for the schools closing. "Opening at 12pm, there will be plenty on from face painting and 99's for only 99c. "Pop on down and let's celebrate (formerly butler's pantry) 19 Sandycove Road." The Most read in Money They will be offering lots of different tasty treats including: Ice cream Gelato Crepes Acai Bowls Smoothies/Protein shakes Juices & Detox juices Dubai Ice Cream As well as fresh coffee from popular brand Contour Coffee. Many fans have flooded the comment section with their excitement for the latest upgrade to the business. One follower said: "This looks incredible! What a fantastic addition to the area!" With others saying: "Congratulations, can't wait to see it all set up." And another added: "I will be there in the queue for an arm full of 99s." The shop offers more than just ice cream as they have an extensive menu with a range of items from pizzas to eggs benedict. With gluten-free options and alternatives for people with lactose intolerance. The newest addition is ready for the public on 27 June and is located just a 5-minute walk from the famous 40 Foot swimming spot. Enjoy a 99c cool treat after using one of their saunas, which are available from Wednesday to Sunday 9.30 am to 9 pm. The cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, weekends from 8am to 5pm and is 3 The cafe is dog friendly and will offer a range of sweet treats for foodies fans Credit:
Sunday World
20-06-2025
- Sunday World
Drug dealer dubbed Albus Dumbledore jailed over cannabis haul
The judge commended him for writing a 'candid' letter to the court A drug dealer who nicknamed himself 'Albus Dumbledore' has been jailed after he was caught on camera picking up a shopping bag full of cannabis. Jacob Flavin (29) used the name of the famous Harry Potter character on the encrypted communication app, Signal. He was described in court as a 'significant figure' in a five-man gang of drug dealers who sold wholesale amounts of cannabis on Signal, Manchester Evening News reports. Jacob Flavin News in 90 Seconds - June 20th Manchester Crown Court heard how Flavin advertised 500 grams of 'super skunk' for £1,000 on November 3, 2023. He also included a photograph of the product being held in a latex-gloved hand. When his potential buyer said 'leave it with me', the 29-year-old replied, 'Can do nothing but make money. Soon as these main ones land, I will send a list.' Flavin also advertised other kinds of cannabis, including 'Tropical', 'Gelato' and 'Banana' with prices ranging from £2,800 to £3,100 per kilo. He was ultimately caught when undercover police photographed him collecting an Aldi shopping bag that he believed was full of cannabis. Cops were monitoring the gang as part of 'Operation Global'. During his arrest at his deluxe apartment in Salford, Manchester, police seized a Rolex worth between £6,000 and £8,000 as well as small bags of cannabis. Detectives also found menus, price lists and two mobile phones. They also found a ledger with details of debtors and how much they owed. Examination of his mobile phone found he was also involved in the sale of cocaine, heroin and ketamine with other 'unknown conspirators'. It's estimated that the gang were involved in the supply of approximately 180kg of cannabis in a period of seven weeks. Neil Fryman, for the prosecution, told the court that Flavin could be linked to the sale of 3.5kg of cocaine, 2.5kg of heroin and 5kg of ketamine. The court heard that he had six previous convictions for 10 offences, including possession of cannabis with intent to supply, for which he spent nine months behind bars. At sentencing, Judge Sarah Johnson said the damage done to communities by drugs was 'far reaching', adding: "So much of the suffering we see in these courts has its roots in this trade and those who seek to profit from it." She told the court that Flavin had written a 'commendably candid' letter detailing his "first-hand experience of the dreadful consequences of this evil trade". "It appears to be to your eternal shame that you sought to profit from other's misery,' she said. Flavin was handed down nine years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of conspiracy to supply cannabis, cocaine, heroin and ketamine.
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tried the new viral Dubai chocolate ice cream served at a top London attraction – it was a huge disappointment
NEARLY every food brand has hopped on the Dubai chocolate trend - and I tried out the most recent one that has gone viral online. Made up of a concoction of pistachio cream mixed with shredded filo pastry, all coated in a silky chocolate case - it's no surprise this choccie bar has taken the world by storm. 4 Chocaholics across the globe are so enamoured by it that Dubai's Duty Free sold an eye-watering $22million (£16million) of the bars in just the first three months of 2025. And now, the viral creation has landed in London's Borough Market, served in ice cream form. After clocking the gelato treat on social media - several chocolate-y scoops dripping in lashings of pistachio sauce and served in a pistachio-rimmed cone - I couldn't resist giving it a try. Afterall, we are in the midst of a heatwave and what better way to cool off? The treat hails from a small cafe, Gelateria 3Bis, at the edge of the market, which also sells flakey pastries and baked goods. I was pleasantly surprised to find no queue on a Tuesday lunchtime in 25C sunshine, but perhaps I should have taken that as a sign of things to come. Behind the counter were neat slices of apple and almond tart, slathered in a shiny glaze (£3.50); wedges of a crumbly looking walnut tart (also £3.50); and stacks of cannolis with thick ricotta filling oozing out of each case (£2). They certainly got my stomach gurgling. 'One Dubai chocolate please,' I say. I practically drooled as the lady leaned into the metal tub to scoop the chocolate-y mixture into my cone, waiting for the pistachio magic to happen. Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST 4 But then, nothing. That was it - and a rather naked-looking gelato was handed over to me. Where was my pistachio sauce? Where were the sprinkles I'd seen decadently splashed over the top? And, more importantly, where was the pistachio and filo filling that makes Dubai chocolate what it is? After shelling out a staggering £6.50, I walked away realising that this was a classic case of Insta vs reality trickery. Perhaps I had misordered, I thought. But it couldn't be that. I'd even mentioned that I'd seen it advertised on the cafe's Instagram. Unlike the sensation I'd seen on social media, my two-scoop treat was lacking in decadence. 4 4 I'd been asked if I wanted a 'special cone', not realising that the pistachio cone I'd seen wasn't part of this category – it had apparently been placed in a league of its own. The special cones cost an additional £1.50 and are essentially just a traditional waffle cone dipped in chocolate and then covered in some form of topping like hazelnut or sprinkles. I'm not sure why the pistachio hadn't been offered to me, but when I saw the price - over £2 - I was a little relieved. In terms of flavour, it hit the mark for a decent chocolate gelato: creamy, smooth and indulgent, but not too sweet. And after tucking in, I did notice the odd fleck of green accompanied by a few pastry shards, but these were minimal and the pistachio flavour did not come through at all. I didn't have time to ponder over how little filling was in there, though, as my scoops were melting rapidly. This is the sign of a well-made gelato, I am told, but this seemed a bit extreme. Barely a minute had passed and I was already frantically wiping the melt from my hands and arm. As for the cone, the chocolate rim added a little extra zing to the overall flavour. But I wouldn't be willing to shell out an additional £1.50 again. Perhaps I can't blame it all on the ice cream itself. Maybe the sauce costs extra and the sprinkles do too. But i couldn't see it advertised on the boards and the fact that staff didn't point it out to me when I ordered seems an oversight, not least to say, financially-daft. I reckon if I'd have had the full shebang I would have ended up forking out close to a tenner. So, Dubai chocolate ice cream? Let's not spoil something good. Especially not for prices like this.
Time Out
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Pride in London has opened a dazzling pop-up shop in Soho – with exclusive vintage merch and much more
Already getting hyped for Pride in London 2025? Here's just the thing to get you even more excited. An official pop-up Pride in London shop has opened in Soho boasting merch, food, drinks and more. On offer is an array of t-shirts, caps, rainbow pin badges and soy wax candles, plus a special collection of vintage Pride items, all from LGBTQ+ designers and makers. Also available are drinks, artisan ice cream donated by Ariela's Gelato, and overall good vibes. You don't have to identify as LGBTQ+ to drop in, everyone's invited. Close to beloved LGBTQ+ venues such as Rupert Street Bar, The Village and The Yard Bar, the pop-up is on Walkers Court in Soho, an area central to London's annual Pride celebrations. Soho Square, Dean Street and Golden Square all typically host post-parade community stages. Besides the shopping, eating and drinks on offer, the pop-up shop also features a 'pledge wall', which encourages visitors to write motivational or affirming messages to themselves or the community. There's also an educational wall featuring a guide to each LGBTQ+ community flag. Don't miss the wall with feather wings; a great photo opp for those that fancy snapping an Instagrammable pic. The pop-up is also a collection point for those wanting to pick up wristbands for the 2025 Pride parade. Thirty-five thousand are expected to participate in the event on July 5. Rebecca Paisis, Director of Operations and Events for Pride in London, says that she wants people's main takeaway of the pop-up to be to realise 'the power of unity, and what we can achieve when we all come together'. 7 Walkers Court, W1F 0BT, 12pm-9pm, until July 7.
