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Fordefi Raises $10 Million from Electric Capital, Paxos to Make Retail Wallets Safer
13.2.2024
Crypto wallet provider Fordefi announced today via press release that it has raised $10 million in funding to help bring its institutional-grade crypto wallet to retail platforms. In other words, the company wants to develop its user-owned self custody wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) solution...
IOTA and Partners Develop KYC Solution That Incorporates Tokenization + More Crypto News
13.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news edition: IOTA & Partners Develop KYC Solution That Incorporates Tokenization WisdomTree Reports AUM Hitting Record High For 3rd Consecutive...
Analog Raises $16M in Funding for Cross-Chain Project, Reaching $120M Valuation
13.2.2024
Analog has raised $16 million in the latest funding round to develop its cross-chain communication tools at a valuation of $120 million. According to a recent social media post by Analog, the funding round led by Tribe Capital has funneled $16 million to Analog. The company plans to utilize...
London-Based Wine Platform Curated Ventures into the Metaverse
12.2.2024
Curated, a UK-based wine platform, has launched a new metaverse experience for its community members allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the provenance of wine. In a press release, Curated said it using the latest technology to develop a metaverse tailored for passionate wine collectors...
Disney Will Develop A 'New Persistent Universe' With Epic Games
7.2.2024
Disney is making its biggest push yet into video games. On February 7, the Mouse House and Fortnite creator Epic Games announced plans to create new games and an entertainment universe where consumers can “play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel...
Belarus Actively Developing CBDC Platform on Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain
31.1.2024
Belarus is at the forefront of financial innovation as it takes significant strides towards introducing its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital Belarusian ruble. In collaboration with the Center for Banking Technologies, the National Bank of Belarus is leveraging the open Hyperledger...
Portal Raises $34 Million to Develop Decentralized Bitcoin Cross-Chain Swaps
30.1.2024
Fintech provider Portal has raised $34 million in seed funding to develop its Bitcoin-based decentralized exchange (DEX) which will aid cross-chain swaps between multiple networks. In a Jan 30 announcement, the company disclosed an exit from stealth mode and an inflow of $34 million to build...
FSB Reveals 2024 Roadmap for Crypto Regulations and Cross-Border Payments
25.1.2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its 2024 roadmap with plans to steer crypto regulations, cross-border payments, and broader issues in global finance. The international financial body created by the G20 revealed its plans for the current year. The main focus revolves around...
Sega to Develop New Web3 Games, Reveals Partnership With Finschia
22.1.2024
Sega Singapore, a subsidiary of the worldwide recognized entertainment company, has announced that it will seek to produce new Web3 games as part of a partnership established with Finschia, a blockchain project. As part of this partnership, Sega will also participate in the governance of Finschia...
HKbitEX Collaborates with Shanghai Technology Exchange for Asset Tokenization Solutions
28.12.2023
  The Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange, HKbitEX, partners with Shanghai Technology Exchange to develop asset tokenization (RWA) solutions for tech companies, supported by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Shanghai municipal government. On December 28, in a significant...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
Economist Jim Rickards’ ‘Tumultuous’ and ‘Shocking’ Predictions: Global Recession and a New Banking Crisis to Ensue in 2024
20.12.2023
Jim Rickards, a famous economist and investment lawyer, has predicted a year of turmoil for global economies in 2024. According to Rickards, the U.S. Federal Reserve will be unable to pull off a soft landing scenario, prompting a global recession. Also, according to Rickards, a new banking crisis...
Web3 Needs to Develop an Obsession With Brand Image
19.12.2023
NFT-Focused Line Next Secures $140 Million Investment in Funding Round Led by Peter Thiel-Sponsored Firm
14.12.2023
Line Next, a subsidiary of Line Corporation, said on Dec. 13 that it has secured a $140 million investment in a funding round led by the Peter Thiel-sponsored Crescendo Equity Partners. Line Next has said it will use the capital raised to fund the expansion of its global business and develop...
Indian Government Provides Update on Crypto Regulation
14.12.2023
The Indian government has responded to questions during a parliamentary session regarding crypto regulation in India. The government emphasized the valuable guidance provided by the IMF-FSB synthesis paper presented at the G20 summit, noting that this paper offers a framework for both G20...
Nigerian Web3 Startup Wicrypt Gets Grant From Microsoft to Develop Its Infrastructure Network
11.12.2023
Nigerian Web3 startup Wicrypt announced on Dec. 6 that it had received a $150,000 grant from Microsoft. The startup plans to use the grant to improve productivity around its decentralized physical infrastructure network development chain. In late November, Wicrypt also received a $200,000 grant...
Versatus Labs Raises $2.3 Million To Launch Stateless Rollup
7.12.2023
Versatus Labs raises $2.3 million in seed round funding, bringing its valuation to $50 million. The funding aims to develop the Verastus LASR, a Stateless Rollup. Image: Versatus Labs In an announcement this Wednesday, Verastus Labs, a peer-to-peer web service protocol aiming to enhance...
Merit Circle DAO Partners with Immutable for Web3 Gaming and Trading Development
7.12.2023
Source: Immutable Merit Circle DAO and Immutable have announced a strategic partnership to develop the web3 gaming ecosystem, emphasizing blockchain technology and digital asset ownership. The collaboration involves launching Merit Circle’s gaming subnet, Beam, on Immutable’s zkEVM,...
Hope For A Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Springs Eternal
5.12.2023
Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the best games Square Enix ever produced, and it’s not available anywhere on modern consoles or PC. A remaster is an obvious way to fix that problem, and it seemed like all signs were pointing to one getting announced any day now. So it’s an especially cruel twist...
China Asset Management Signs MoU with Hashkey Exchange to Promote Web3 in Hong Kong
20.11.2023
Source: LT/Adobe China Asset Management’s Hong Kong branch has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hashkey exchange and HamsaTech Hong Kong. The collaboration aims to jointly foster and develop Web 3.0 initiatives within the asset management sector in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Looks...