BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
StarCard Sports Games Launches “Legends” Initiative for New World Football Alliance; Partners with Ashley Cole and Roberto Carlos
StarCard Sports Games (SCSG), the creator of New World Football Alliance, a play-to-earn football (soccer) video game marrying blockchain with social impact and environmental initiatives, announced today the launch of their Legends platform. This is a series of real-world and in-game partnerships between SCSG and some of the most iconic names in football history, including Ashley Cole and Roberto Carlos. These partnerships will be reflected in StarCard Sports Games’ new title, “New World Football Alliance,” as well as through the creation of NFTs and the curation of real-world events around the globe.
Ambire Launches ‘Smart Wallet’ Series on Twitter Spaces to Educate and Engage Crypto Users
Following the debut of the first ‘Smart Wallet’ Twitter Spaces on July 21, Ambire is launching a fully-fledged infotainment series, held on Wednesday every week.
Smart Wallet is designed to inform, guide and educate users of the crypto space about smart wallets, highlighting their strength as versatile instruments in the wider context of EVM networks and Web3.
Big Time Studios announces OPEN LOOT Platform & Gaming Fund
Following the success of launching the flagship title ‘Big Time’ into Early Access and generating NFT sales in excess of 100 million dollars, BIG TIME Studios Ltd. (BTS) announced the OPEN LOOT (OL) Platform. OL enables developers to launch web3 games and distribute their NFTs through the OPEN LOOT Marketplace. Its Vault technology enables an extremely easy-to-use experience for receiving and managing blockchain-based digital assets, allowing players to trade and sell to one another in a very natural way.
Gate.io Launches First Country-Specific Site at Blockchain Economy Summit Türkiye
Gate.io, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially launched its first country-specific site, Gate Türkiye, during Blockchain Economy Summit Istanbul, currently underway in Türkiye. The company is a Diamond Sponsor of the event, which is one of Eurasia's largest blockchain events.
Core Scientific Signs Hosting Deal to Add 75 MW to ASIC Server Capacity
US-based crypto mining company Core Scientific has signed a colocation agreement to secure at least 75 megawatts of energy capacity for its data centres.
Abacus Life Partners With Blockcerts to Introduce Blockchain-Powered Insurance
Abacus Life Settlements, a buyer of life insurance policies in the US, has teamed up with BlockCerts to introduce blockchain-enabled insurance and longevity-related assets.
Launch House Announces $10M Fund for Web3.0 Startups
Launch House, a private community focused on connecting and supporting top entrepreneurs, launched its first fund, House Capital, with a $10 million commitment to invest in early-stage firms within the community and high-growth startups outside.
Wharton Business School Launches Online Metaverse Course, Accepting Payment in Crypto
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced the launch of a six-week online course on "Business in the Metaverse Economy."
X.LA’s Alex Barkaloff Reveals Vision to Bring Billions to Web3
Alex Barkaloff, a founding member of X.LA Foundation, has shared his vision for onboarding billions to web3. At the recent CogX festival for CEOs, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors, Barkaloff proposed how web3 must evolve to meet the needs of internet users the world over. He also detailed the role X.LA Foundation will play in allowing content creators to leverage their IP so that they can profitably participate in the metaverse economy which will be enmeshed in this new internet standard.
Crypto Mining Firm EZ Blockchain Launches Low-Emission Custody Hosting Service
Crypto miner EZ Blockchain will be promoting its low-emission custody all-inclusive hosting service at the Mining Disrupt conference in Miami, July 26-28.