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India's Web3 Future Hinges on Overcoming Crypto Regulatory Hurdles

India's Web3 Future Hinges on Overcoming Crypto Regulatory Hurdles

India has emerged as a significant player in the Web3 space, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of blockchain developers and startups. The nation’s ambivalent approach to cryptocurrency regulation hangs like an anvil over a budding innovation. Yet, Indian entrepreneurs and developers are looking for more friendly jurisdictions. India’s future as a...

GGEZ1 Foundation DAO Triumphs in HackerNoon's Startup of the Year Awards

GGEZ1 Foundation DAO Triumphs in HackerNoon's Startup of the Year Awards

Now the HackerNoon 2024 Startups of the Year awards are in full swing, honoring the brightest young companies, worldwide, in every industry. Among the winners is GGEZ1 Foundation DAO, which has set itself apart in various categories. Even more impressive, a record breaking 1,936 startups entered the competitions. Combined, they...

Dapper Labs Secures $11.4 Million to Fuel Flow Blockchain Ecosystem

Dapper Labs Secures $11.4 Million to Fuel Flow Blockchain Ecosystem

Dapper Labs, the Vancouver-based company behind the hugely popular NBA Top Shot blockchain-based game, has completed a very successful $11.4 million funding round. This investment will power the continued expansion of the Flow blockchain. It will further unlock an entirely new ecosystem that combines the best of Telegram mini-apps with...

Inco Secures Funding to Advance Web3 Confidentiality with Inco Lightning Launch

Inco Secures Funding to Advance Web3 Confidentiality with Inco Lightning Launch

Inco, a Web3 confidentiality-as-a-service provider, has closed an oversubscribed strategic round led by The Venture Reality Fund. a16z CSX led this investment to support accelerating Inco’s mission. The company is releasing its inaugural product, Inco Lightning, on Base Sepolia. Inco Lightning aims to bring that level of confidentiality to every...

US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

US Eyes Bitcoin, Gold to Anchor New Financial Order

The United States is reportedly planning to leverage Bitcoin and gold as anchor assets for a new global financial system. The implementation plan for this initiative includes growing the nation’s Bitcoin reserves, likely through additional confiscation and direct purchase of Bitcoin by state governments. Such a move would be bolstered...

CARV ID Unifies User Profiles, Centralizing Online Presence

CARV ID Unifies User Profiles, Centralizing Online Presence

To this end, CARV recently launched CARV ID, a new system designed to centralize users’ online presences. CARV ID seeks to bring all of these profiles together under one unified identity, simplifying the digital identity management experience. The initiative is a response to the increasing demand for people to take...

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital Forge Alliance to Revolutionize AI Development

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital Forge Alliance to Revolutionize AI Development

Zyber 365 Group and Agna Capital have formed an exclusive strategic partnership. Collectively, they want to ensure that the future of artificial intelligence development serves society’s interests. Bringing together knowledge from both tech-forward communities, the partnership seeks to develop truly decentralized AI systems powered by Web3 infrastructure. The strategic partnership...

Unstoppable Domains and Derad Network Introduce .derad TLD for Web3 Aviation Identity

Unstoppable Domains and Derad Network Introduce .derad TLD for Web3 Aviation Identity

The new .derad top-level domain (TLD) was introduced by Unstoppable Domains to highlight the fight against digital censorship. This thrilling announcement is the result of their collaboration with Intercon sea Inc, home of the Derad Network. This initiative addresses the critical need for interoperable digital identity solutions across a global...

Zyber 365 and Agna Capital Join Forces to Propel Web3 Innovation

Zyber 365 and Agna Capital Join Forces to Propel Web3 Innovation

Wide Area Workflow allows manufacturers to track their WAWF submissions. Their mission is to accelerate innovation and provide unparalleled assistance and mentorship to early-stage startups. This partnership kicks off with the signing of the above-referenced memorandum of understanding (MoU). It is meant to complement both organizations’ strengths and give a...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...