Search
Web3 threatened by Web2.5 and regulations, exec warns
24.5.2023
Outlier Ventures founder Jamie Burke warns that as projects compromise with products that are not interoperable, the vision of Web3 goes further from becoming realized
Pudgy Penguins ventures into the world of physical toys
22.5.2023
The NFT market dipped earlier this year, but only one brand managed to raise a whopping $9 million. That was Pudgy Penguins, and the fundraising round was led by 1kx. Meaning Pudgy Penguins has been pretty ambitious about its aim since then. One such instance is the brand venturing out of the world...
The Kingdom of Bhutan’s Business Division Explores Crypto Ventures With Bitdeer Partnership
22.5.2023
A recent report reveals that Druk Holding & Investments (DHI), the business division of Bhutan’s Royal Government, is exploring crypto initiatives to enhance its portfolio expansion. DHI recently teamed up with Singapore-based crypto company Bitdeer to “jointly develop green...
PPF, Křetínský a Rockaway mají pokutu kvůli porušení soutěže v prodeji elektroniky
17.5.2023
Skupina FAST ČR, kterou ovládají PPF, Daniel Křetínský, Patrik Tkáč a Rockaway, dostala pokutu 30 milionů korun od Úřadu pro ochranu hospodářské soutěže. Důvodem je uzavírání protisoutěžních dohod. FAST se k jednání přiznal a předložil důkazy, které ÚOHS do té doby neměl, což vedlo k výraznému...
Red Beard Ventures Closes $25M Funding Round With Animoca Brands, SuperRare
16.5.2023
The Web3 venture capital firm hopes to support early-stage DeFi and Web3 gaming projects and is also launching a tokenomics accelerator
Community-Driven Blockchain Platform Parex Raises US$ 6․5 Million
15.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Parex has successfully developed a community-driven DAO ecosystem through its ParexChain, Parex Wallet, RaccoonSwap, Exchange, and other decentralized applications. The company has secured US$ 6.5 million in a new investment round. The funding was provided by DWF Labs that invested...
OpenAI CEO in ‘advanced talks’ for $100M Worldcoin funding: Report
15.5.2023
“Existing and new investors” will contribute to the $100 million, according to someone familiar with the situation
OKX Ventures opt for investing in Rage Trade
12.5.2023
OKX Ventures, which is the investment wing of the absolute top-of-the-line crypto exchange and Web3 technology organization OKX, has gone into carrying out investment in Rage Trade. This is a double-legged trading protocol that exists on the Ethereum, as well as Arbitrum mainnet. The entity...
Venom Foundation ventures into Kenya via a Government partnership
11.5.2023
Venom Foundation has announced that it has partnered with the government of Kenya, enabling the firm to venture its blockchain technology in the nation. The partnership is touted to help not just Kenya but other African nations as well. Specifically speaking, Venom Foundation will now establish...
Nigerian Payments Provider Nomba Secures $30 Million in Pre-Series B Funding Round
8.5.2023
The Nigerian payments startup, Nomba, is reported to have raised $30 million via a pre-Series B that was led by Base10 Partners. The new solution is expected to help the startup operate more efficiently and deliver “excellent customer experiences.” Plugging Gaps in Payment Processes...
Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles
5.5.2023
The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital action figures will be available to collect in total...
Coinbase Ventures Backs $10M ZkLink Raise Ahead of Mainnet Launch
4.5.2023
ZkLink offers a zero-knowledge rollup-backed decentralized trading infrastructure that makes it easier to trade between chains
Alchemy Ventures Backs $4M Round for NFT Platform Vibe
4.5.2023
The no-code NFT-to-product toolset allows creatives to add utility and value to their tokens
FTX Boss Ryan Salame’s Maryland Home Searched by FBI in Unexplained Raid
28.4.2023
According to unnamed sources, the home of Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, was searched by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. The grounds for the raid remain unknown, and neither Salame nor his legal representative have offered...
Mooky coin continues to innovate with NFTs and Ventures Club
27.4.2023
Mooky, the community DeFi token, is making waves in the cryptocurrency world with its latest announcement of hosting 1,000 unique NFTs for the community. These NFTs will be available for trading and have future utility. Mooky is taking a step further by introducing a Ventures Club for holders...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Ventures Outside The US With Plans For Derivatives Platform
22.4.2023
Despite an ongoing legal tussle with US authorities, Winklevoss Twins-owned crypto exchange Gemini has announced the launch of a crypto derivatives platform.
The new platform will only cater to crypto derivatives traders outside the North American nation.
In an April 21 blog post, the Gemini...
African blockchain ventures outpace global funding growth: Report
18.4.2023
Africa witnessed a 429% YoY increase in venture funding in 2022, with the majority of funding coming from Seychelles and South Africa
Diana Biggs: Building Early-Stage Ventures in Web3
11.4.2023
Now a partner at venture fund 1kx, Biggs is a nine-year crypto veteran. She's bullish on early-stage companies and.a speaker at our Consensus festival
Coinbase Ventures Joins Liquid Staking Protocol Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO
3.4.2023
The investment branch of Coinbase, one of the largest centralized exchanges, will receive a share of rewards dedicated to Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO
Investment DAO Hydra Ventures Raises $10M to Fund Other DAOs
29.3.2023
Web3 investors such as 1kx, ConsenSys, Collab+Currency, Wicklow Capital and Seed Club were among firms joining the investment round