Swiss-Based Hashgraph Group Secures License to Launch $100M Web3 Fund

December 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Hashgraph Group has obtained a fund management license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) enabling it to launch a $100 million Web3 venture fund. Venture Fund to Back Hedera Network Innovators The Swiss-based Hashgraph Group has secured a fund management license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the United Arab Emirates. […]

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MoonPay Considering $150,000,000 Acquisition of Crypto Payment Firm Helio: Report

December 25, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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The web3 infrastructure provider MoonPay is reportedly mulling a $150 million acquisition of the crypto payments provider Helio. Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett reports that MoonPay is in talks over the deal, which would represent the crypto firm’s largest acquisition. Helio aims to make “accepting crypto payments effortless for merchants and apps worldwide.” The payment […]

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APAC’s Web3 and AI dream — Is it the real deal?

December 24, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The Asia-Pacific region has key potential to lead in Web3 and artificial intelligence innovation.

Opinion by: J.D. Seraphine, founder and CEO of Raiinmaker

APAC has captured global attention as a region and is establishing itself as a trailblazer in crypto and Web3 adoption, with India, Vietnam and Indonesia leading the pack. As this momentum builds, a pressing question looms: Is APAC on the brink of shaping the future intersection of Web3 and artificial intelligence, or is the dream just too lofty to realize?

Asia’s technological journey is as complex as it is compelling. The region is home to vibrant digital economies and a dynamic developer base. Fragmented regulatory environments and infrastructure gaps continue to pose formidable challenges. With solid policy foresight, a growing developer base, high market adoption and rapid innovation, APAC’s potential to merge the power of Web3 and AI can redefine the global digital landscape as we know it.

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Web3 Cyber Threats Surge in 2024: Cyvers Report

December 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In 2024, Web3 cyber threats led to losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, marking a 40% increase from 2023. Approximately $1.3B Recovered Web3 cyber threats surged in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, according to Cyvers. While 40% higher than the $1.69 billion lost in 2023, this year’s total losses were […]

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Executives flood blockchain gaming firms ahead of 2025’s AAA launches

December 17, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Blockchain Gaming Association’s fourth annual survey showed growth in the C-suite, but other demographics appear to be slipping.

The blockchain-based gaming sector is becoming increasingly top-heavy as it moves further into the mainstream, according to data from the Blockchain Gaming Association’s fourth annual survey.

Marking the association’s largest effort to date, the 2024 survey aggregated and analyzed data provided by 623 survey respondents from the Web3 gaming industry. Those surveyed included industry professionals ranging from C-suite executives to professional e-sports players.

While much has remained the same since the annual survey began in 2021, including the notion that both trust and user experience issues are the primary factors holding adoption back, the 2024 survey indicates pivotal growth in the C-suite and an influx of talent with gaming industry experience prior.

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Unlocking the Future: Your Fun Guide to Decentralized Finance and Web3

December 16, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Step into a world where finance shakes hands with freedom, and the internet becomes your personal playground. Welcome to the fascinating domains of decentralized finance (defi) and Web3. Decentralized Finance and Web3—What Do They Really Mean? Defi, short for decentralized finance, brings financial services to public blockchains like Ethereum, offering a gateway to activities such […]

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Ubisoft, Arbitrum to launch ‘Captain Laserhawk’ Web3 shooter Dec. 18

December 11, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The French gaming company developed the title in partnership with the Arbitrum Foundation.

The Arbitrum Foundation and French gaming giant Ubisoft have announced Dec. 18 as the official launch date for “Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E.” a web3-enabled top-down shooter.

The game is set in the Ubisoft gaming universe and features a cast of characters from titles including Far Cry: Blood Dragon, Rayman, Assassin’s Creed, Beyond Good and Evil, The Crew, Rainbow Six, Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs.

Captain Laserhawk’s gameplay combines classic top-down shooter mechanics with competitive leaderboards and Web3 features. Story-wise, it’s a media spinoff of the 2023 Netflix-based television show “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.” The title is among the slate of Ubisoft games exploring Web3, blockchain, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Crypto.com to launch Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain

December 4, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending.

Mastercard announced on Dec. 4 that it had issued a license to Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to begin offering its pre-paid payments card services on the Mastercard network in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, beginning with Bahrain in January of 2025.

According to a blog post from Mastercard, once issued, cardholders will be able to fund their accounts via the Crypto.com app using e-money wallets or third party-issued credit and debit cards.

The card will be offered across all five Crypto.com card tiers, including its top-level “Black Obsidian” offering, with rewards of up to 8% and card payouts in US dollars.

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Coinbase integrates Apple Pay for all Onramp apps

December 3, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The integration requires no action from app developers and is currently live for all users.

United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the full integration of Apple Pay into its Onramp app services.

Starting from Dec. 2, users logging into apps built with the Coinbase Onramp services will see the option to log in and conduct transactions via Apple Pay.

According to a blog post from Coinbase, app developers don’t have to do anything to enable the integration.

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Blockchain Education: A Critical Component for Web3 Adoption, Says Veteran Educator

November 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A blockchain education expert believes that learning about blockchain is crucial for the safe and effective use of Web3 technology. Blockchain Education: Fragmented and Inconsistent According to Pauline Cohen Vorms, co-founder of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, blockchain education is essential for the adoption of Web3 technology. Vorms, a veteran educator, added that the growing list […]

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