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.
Huobi Group Founder in Talks to Sell Almost $3B Company Stake
The selling of Huobi Group founder's majority stake in the crypto-exchange could be the industry's biggest takeover since a $2 trillion global crypto rout started, according to Bloomberg.
South Korea Arrests 3 Suspects in $3.4 Billion worth Crypto-related Probe
South Korean prosecutors on Thursday arrested three people in a probe of $3.4 billion worth of foreign-exchange transactions for possible connections to illegal crypto-related crimes.
Gala is announcing a partnership with Stick Figure Productions to distribute Four Down on the Blockchain
Gala, one of the leading innovators in blockchain gaming and music, has announced the launch of Gala Film. This new vertical from the world-leading Web3 company continues the brand’s commitment to providing fans with unique opportunities to enrich their experiences coupled with amazing programming and exciting projects. With this announcement Gala Film also shared they will partner with Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award Winning Stick Figure Productions to present FOUR DOWN, a feature-length documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Steven Cantor based on the New York Times best-seller NOT WITHOUT HOPE, written by Nick Schuyler and Jere Longman.
Metaverse, Web 3.0 Disruption and Blockchain Advancement to be Discussed at MetaWeek in Dubai
The MetaWeek conference will take place on September 11-14, 2022. Thousands of web 3.0
enthusiasts and thought leaders from all over the world will convene in Dubai to set the future
trends of metaverse applications.
The Sandbox Expands Footprints in Hong Kong for Alpha Season 3
Decentralized virtual gaming developer The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Thursday to roll out the first pop-up atelier in Hong Kong for the upcoming seasonal events.
US CFTC Approves Clear Markets For Operating Crypto Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed it has approved the U.S. subsidiary of electronic trading platform developer Clear Markets to offer physically settled crypto derivatives, according to Clear Markets shareholder SBI Holdings.
Ansible Labs Completes $7M Seed Funding Led by Archetype
Blockchain payments platform Ansible Labs on Wednesday announced the completion of a $7 million seed round of funding led by crypto venture capital firm Archetype.
Coinbase Adds Near Protocol to Roadmap with NEAR Token Skyrockets
NEAR Protocol's native token, NEAR, surged after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added it to Coinbase's listing roadmap.
Defi Wallet Unstoppable Finance Raises $12.8M in Series A Fund
Berlin-based Unstoppable Finance has announced a €12.5 million ($12.8 million) Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Metaverse Memecoin Tamadoge Raises $1 Million Midway Through Its Beta Sale
Tamadoge, the P2E metaverse meme coin, has raised $1 million after just 12 days of its beta sale. The beta sale began on July 25 and is scheduled to run until August 31, but will finish before then when the $2 million hard cap is reached. Once the presale has concluded, the TAMA token will be listed on LBank exchange.