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Egyptian Fintech Startup Secures $3.5M in Seed Funding Round
16.5.2024
The Egyptian fintech startup Mnzl plans to enhance its lending technology and expand its operations using the $3.5 million raised in a seed funding round. Co-founder Sameh Saleh said the startup seeks to empower families by providing financial leverage and contributing to broader economic...
Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program
15.5.2024
The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain to Web3
Americký startup cvičí houby, aby se živily odpadky a vytvářely opětovně použitelné suroviny
15.5.2024
Staré pneumatiky a stavební odpad často končí na skládkách bez jakéhokoli dalšího užitku. Tuto skutečnost chce změnit americký startup Mycocycle, který k recyklaci využívá houby. Zakladatelka a generální ředitelka Joanne Rodriguez řekla magazínu TechCrunch: „Vycvičíme houby, aby se živily odpadky a
South African Fintech Startup Leseka Tech Signs Deal to Buy Payments Provider for $86M
12.5.2024
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka Technologies will pay Adumo $12.5 million in cash. The funds will be sourced both internally and from...
SEC Argues for Injunctions in Final Response of Ripple XRP Case
8.5.2024
The SEC challenged Ripple’s assertion that the blockchain startup acted without recklessness and that there should be no “widespread uncertainty” about XRP’s legal status, despite the court previously rejecting this “fair notice” defense.
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Thiel-Backed Cryptography Startup Lagrange Raises $13M
8.5.2024
Lagrange, which specializes in zero-knowledge cryptography, is the latest startup to ride EigenLayer's "restaking" wave
SEC files final response in Ripple XRP case
8.5.2024
The SEC argues that Ripple’s assertions do not negate the need for injunctions to prevent future violations
Web3 Gaming Startup GFAL Raises $3.2M in Funding Round Led by Supercell and Mitch Lasky
30.4.2024
Web3 video games startup GFAL “Games for a Living" has raised $3.2 million in a seed funding round led by the Finnish mobile game development company Supercell Ltd and Mitch Lasky.
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Nvidia-backed AI startup releases avatars that express human emotion
26.4.2024
Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia unveils “Expressive Avatars,” enabling AI to convey human emotions and movements for corporate presentations and training
a16z Crypto Advises Against U.S. Token Sales, Citing Regulatory Risks
26.4.2024
a16z Crypto, the crypto arm of Andreessen Horowitz, has issued a stern warning to startup founders considering token sales in the United States.
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Polychain Capital Leads $38 Million Investment in Movement Labs to Integrate Facebook’s Move onto Ethereum
26.4.2024
As of April 25, monolithic Blockchain startup Movement Labs has raised $38 million in Series A funding from Polychain Capital. The goal of Movement Labs is to bring Facebook's Move Virtual Machine to the Ethereum ecosystem, and this funding will help them achieve that goal.
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a16z crypto recommends startup founders 'never publicly sell tokens' in the US
25.4.2024
“The SEC argues that nearly every token should be registered under U.S. securities laws,” commented a16z crypto’s general counsel Miles Jennings
Galaxy, Lightspeed Lead $15M Raise for Turnkey, Crypto Wallet Startup From Former Coinbase Employees
23.4.2024
The company from ex-Coinbase employees aims to help developers build better blockchain wallets
Nigerian Blockchain-Based Payment Startup, Ivorypay, Partners With Stablecoin Issuer, Tether
21.4.2024
A Nigerian startup specializing in blockchain-based payments and remittances has entered into a partnership arrangement with the stablecoin issuer Tether. The arrangement is expected to extend the benefits of stable digital transactions to a larger number of consumers and businesses across...
Deutsche Börse’s Post-Trade Business Clearstream to Invest in FinTech Startup Digital Vault Services
17.4.2024
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse’s post-trade business is investing an undisclosed amount in the fintech start-up Digital Vault Services (DVS).
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P2 Ventures Commits $50M Via Hadron FC to Startup Founders in Polygon Ecosystem
17.4.2024
P2 was spun out out of Polygon Labs last year and now is allocating funds and mentorship to support project founders, including those focused on the Polygon blockchain ecosystem. A Hadron FC contributor said the community offered the right "capital and vibes."
Microsoft Invests $1.5 Billion Into AI Firm in the UAE
17.4.2024
Microsoft gave G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup with headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), $1.5 billion. As part of Microsoft's AI investment ambitions to bolster and fortify its position in the AI market.
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Pompliano, Ex-Journo Melinek Spin Up 'Token Relations' Startup for Blockchain Firms
9.4.2024
The media startup will offer a "third bucket" of information to crypto startups' stakeholders
India’s Web3 Startup Tally Tops 1,000 as Investor Appetite Soars
9.4.2024
India now has a thriving Web3 ecosystem with over 1,000 startups in the space, a report published by Hashed Emergent on Tuesday showed.
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Ghanaian Fintech Startup Zeepay Secures $3 Million Equity Investment
9.4.2024
The Ghanaian fintech startup Zeepay recently secured a $3 million equity investment from the venture capital firm, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. Zeepay plans to use the raised funds to bolster its standing as it prepares for significant growth in 2024. Solidifying Zeepay’s Position in Africa...