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Report: Pan-African Crypto Exchange Mara Lays Off Majority of Employees
9.6.2023
African crypto exchange Mara has not only parted ways with a reported 85% of its staff but has cut the salaries of workers that have remained. Although Mara has cast the layoffs as an exercise which aims to remove redundant roles, former employees have said the startup’s ballooning marketing...
U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against DeFi Startup PoolTogether
8.6.2023
The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges the platform operated in a way that enabled users to evade financial regulation and scam consumers
Crypto Whales are Accumulating LPX Token Before it Lists on Exchanges – Best Penny Crypto?
7.6.2023
The cryptocurrency market is teeming with opportunities for investors seeking promising projects to put their money in. Penny cryptos, in particular, have piqued the interest of many due to their potential for significant returns on investment.
One new project in particular, Launchpad XYZ ($LPX)...
FTX's $500 Million Stake in AI Startup Anthropic on the Market Amid Bankruptcy
7.6.2023
Bankers of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX are looking to offload its stake in AI startup Anthropic.
Perella Weinberg, the boutique bank overseeing FTX's bankruptcy proceedings, is reportedly discussing the potential sale of Anthropic's stake with interested parties, Semafor reported...
Apple confirms acquisition of AR startup Mira following Vision Pro launch: Report
7.6.2023
While Apple Vision Pro comes with features geared toward personalized virtual reality, Mira’s headsets are purpose-built for industrial applications
Bitcoin Life Insurance Startup Raises $19M in Seed Rounds Led by Sam Altman and Gradient Ventures
7.6.2023
Meanwhile, a life insurance company that uses bitcoin, has accumulated $19 million through two seed funding rounds. The first round was led by Openai CEO Sam Altman and former Stripe executive Lachy Groom, while Google’s Gradient Ventures took charge of the second round. Crypto Startup...
Bankers Shopping FTX's 'Hundreds of Millions of Dollars' Stake in AI Startup: Report
6.6.2023
At the time of its bankruptcy last November, FTX may have owned as much as $500 million worth of stock in Anthropic, the creator of ChatGPT rival Claude
As Apple Announces its New VR Headset This Crypto Startup is Creating a Decentralized Freelancer Ecosystem on the Metaverse – Here's How it Works
5.6.2023
Apple, the world’s most valuable company, is expected to announce its new virtual reality (VR) headset on Monday at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
The announcement would mark Apple’s most significant product release since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2015 and is expected...
7 must-read books for aspiring tech entrepreneurs
29.5.2023
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or looking to enhance your business skills, explore the seven books that offer a wealth of knowledge to help you thrive in the dynamic tech industry
Africa and Asia-Focused Fintech Jia Raises $4.3 Million in Seed Funding Round
21.5.2023
Jia, a blockchain fintech startup, recently revealed it has raised $4.3 million in a seed funding round which was led by the early-stage consumer crypto fund TCG Crypto. Jia has said it will use the funds raised to bolster its Kenyan and Philippines operations. Later, Jia will also use the capital...
Game Boy Owners Can Soon Convert Iconic Devices Into Secure Hardware Wallets
20.5.2023
In the near future, Game Boy owners will have the opportunity to convert their devices into a hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies. The project, known as the Game Wallet, was unveiled by Joseph Schiarizzi, a developer hailing from Keyp, a Web3 startup. By employing a physical cartridge, this...
ZK Startup Lagrange Labs Raises $4M to Build Secure DeFi Interoperability
18.5.2023
The raise was led by investment firm 1kx and included contributions from Maven11, Lattice Fund, CMT Digital, Daedalus Angels
Bitcoin Startup River Raises $35 Million in Funding Round Supported by Billionaire Peter Thiel
17.5.2023
Amid the dwindling venture capital investing in the crypto and blockchain industry, Bitcoin start-up firm, River, has secured a $35 million Series B funding.
River took to Twitter to share its excitement about the development.
According to the announcement, a notable venture capitalist firm...
Liam Herbst, Growth at Stealth NFT Startup, on NFTs, $BLUR, and $PEPE | Ep. 230
16.5.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Liam Herbst, NFT Trader, talks about why NFT business models are broken, the long-term bull case for NFTs, and why NFT perps are likely the next big thing in NFT trading.
Liam is leading the go-to-market strategy for a new NFT company currently...
Peter Thiel Backs Bitcoin Startup River in $35M Round
16.5.2023
The Series B round for the Bitcoin financial services provider was led by Kingsway Capital
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital-Linked Startup Auradine Raises $81M
16.5.2023
The Bitcoin miner backed the web infrastructure startup, and CEO Fred Thiel sits on the board
Startup by rád „oživil“ Spitzerův vesmírný dalekohled. Dostal peníze od U.S. Space Force
16.5.2023
Startup Rhea Space Activity od U.S. Space Force získal finanční prostředky potřebné pro naplánování mise, jejímž cílem je „oživit“ Spitzerův vesmírný dalekohled. Ten už se tři roky nachází v tzv. safe mode.
Dotyčný teleskop by však v budoucnosti již neměl být využíván k výzkumu kosmu (v této
Payroll Startup Rise Wins CoinDesk's 2023 Pitchfest Contest
15.5.2023
Based in Ohio, Rise onboards employees for automatic crypto paychecks
Crypto Startup Hourglass Starts Unique Marketplace to Trade Locked Up DeFi Assets
15.5.2023
The company raised $4.2 million in seed round, led by ElectricCapital
10T Private Equity Firm Seeks $200 Million for New Crypto Startup Investment Fund
12.5.2023
Crypto-focused investment firm 10T Holdings is launching a new digital-asset startup investment fund seeking to raise $200 million from investors.
The new venture, dubbed TenSquared Capital, or 10SQ, aims to back digital asset startups at various stages of growth, Bloomberg reported, citing people...