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Bitcoin, not blockchain: Synonym launches mobile BTC wallet
31.10.2022
The new mobile wallet, called Bitkit, was unveiled at the PlanB Forum conference in Lugano, Switzerland on Oct. 29
Tech talent migrates to Web3 as large companies face layoffs
30.10.2022
Web3 companies continue to hire amidst a bull market as tech giants undergo layoffs and hiring freezes
Web3 to inject $1.1T in India's GDP by 2032, following 37x growth since 2020
23.10.2022
The explosive Web3 growth in the country is supported by several factors, including a large talent pool, a high adoption rate and product development for global markets
Crypto Stories: How an entrepreneur raised $10M for her startup during a bear market
11.10.2022
Josipa Majic explains what she and her partners did to build a crypto company at a time when investors were fleeing the space
BNB Chain to boost European Web3 startups with DApp incubator program
10.10.2022
The incubator program focuses on EU-based startups building the next generation of Web3 consumer experiences with an emphasis on accessibility and scalability
Coinbase CEO announces documentary on cryptocurrency and exchange
4.10.2022
Armstrong said that the documentary will capture “the good, bad, and ugly” of building a tech start-up from the ground up
The Icetea Labs Accelerator Launched With Six Startups
27.9.2022
For the first time, the Icetea Labs Accelerator Program for blockchain startups has been launched by Polygon in collaboration with Alpha Venture DAO and Icetea Labs. Polygon is co-creating an incubator in close collaboration with three other parties to provide tools, mentoring, training,...
Study: Samsung Named Most Active Investor in Crypto and Blockchain Startups
19.9.2022
Between September 2021 and mid-June 2022, Samsung invested in 13 crypto/blockchain companies thus making the South Korean corporation the most active among the top 40 corporations. Google’s parent Alphabet firm, on the other hand, tops the category of top corporations that participated...
BNB Chain to collab with Google Cloud to bolster Web3, blockchain startups
14.9.2022
BNB Chain ecosystem participants are set to have access to Google Cloud services in a newly formed collaboration
Venture Capital Firm MetaWeb Raises $30M for Early Stage Crypto Startups
8.9.2022
MetaWeb Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in crypto startups, has raised $30 million for its first fund
Brazilian Cryptocurrency Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Lays Off 15% of Workforce Due to Global Economy Woes
3.9.2022
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the biggest Brazilian cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a new wave of layoffs amidst a worsening global economic situation for fintech startups, which the exchange states is affecting innovation-based companies. The exchange laid off 15% of its workforce on September...
Japan Looks at Corporate Crypto Tax Breaks to Entice Startups: Report
26.8.2022
Two crypto lobby groups recently asked the government to reform crypto tax laws in the country, where investors can pay up to 55% on capital gains
Japan considers implementing tax reforms to prevent capital flight of crypto startups
25.8.2022
Industry experts say that the current scheme is stifling domestic innovation in the virtual currency sector
Report: Investment Management Giant Invesco Launches Metaverse Fund
23.8.2022
The investment management giant Invesco has launched a metaverse fund that will invest in a myriad of startups focused on metaverse technology, a Citywire report detailed on Monday. “We will seek to capitalise on these opportunities through a highly selective, valuation-conscious...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ‘Developed a Roadmap for Adoption of CBDC,’ Says Governor
14.8.2022
The governor of the Zimbabwean central bank, John Mangudya, recently said his organization “has developed a roadmap for adoption of CBDC [central bank digital currency] in Zimbabwe.” Mangudya also revealed that two fintech startups had been admitted into the central bank’s...
Celo Foundation to Help African Startups Scale Via Web3 Fund
12.8.2022
The Celo Foundation recently announced a Web3 fund for African startups to scale their operations. Named Celo Africa Web3 Fund, the initiative is open to every Africa-based startup. However, projects with African residents as founders will receive a preferential review for the fund. Celo has been...
German Crypto Exchange Nuri Files for Insolvency
10.8.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Nuri has filed for insolvency, reportedly becoming Germany’s first fintech to take the step in a challenging year for startups in the industry. Customer access to the platform’s services and their funds will not be affected, the company assured. Crypto Exchange...
Report Shows Crypto Startups Raised $30.3 Billion in H1 2022, Exceeding Total Raised in 2021
7.8.2022
While cryptocurrency markets have seen poor performances during the first two quarters of 2022, a recently published fundraising report authored by Messari researchers notes that $30.3 billion was raised by crypto projects and startups during the first half of 2022. The $30.3 billion raised across...
Decentralized storage providers power the Web3 economy, but adoption still underway
28.7.2022
Decentralized storage providers are proving to be the backbone of Web3, but what does this mean for centralized web service providers?
Over a quarter of Asian Pacific ‘emerging giant’ startups tied to blockchain: Report
25.7.2022
A KPMG/HSBC survey finds NFTs and DeFi are more popular with Asian Pacific big startups than EV charging, quantum computing and a host of other new technologies