Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a top venture capital investment destination in the Middle East and North Africa offers an opportunity for Web3 startups seeking funding. However, the latest Adaverse report acknowledges that the Saudi Web3 industry faces challenges requiring collaboration among key stakeholders to overcome. The report urges Saudi authorities to establish clear, comprehensive regulations […]
TOKEN2049 Singapore Set to Be World’s Largest Web3 Event With 20,000 Attendees And Over 500 Side Events
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE — 5th August, 2024 — TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, announced its first batch of headline speakers and prominent title sponsors ahead of its eagerly anticipated return to Singapore. TOKEN2049 will take place from 18-19 September 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2024 race […]
The Open Summit Set to Transform Asia’s Web3 Landscape as the largest TON event this Summer
PRESS RELEASE. Taipei, Taiwan —The Open Summit, the largest TON summit this summer, is set to be a landmark event for the global TON community. Powered by TONX and supported by the global TON community, the summit will take place from August 6-8, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center TaiNEX2, as a part of […]
Solana Token’s Rally Reflects Protocol’s Potential, Says Web3 Advocate
The seemingly fundamentals-defying surge of Solana’s native token, SOL, may reflect the project’s potential rather than its current technical performance, according to Chris Zhu, the CEO of Sonic. To support this assertion, Zhu highlights Solana’s ecosystem growth despite recent outages. Solana Stress Tests Lead to Upgrades and Improvements Nevertheless, in his written responses shared with […]
ABS2024: Taipei Becomes Asia’s Hub for Pioneers of Web3 and AI
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 (ABS2024) will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. ABS2024, powered by BlockTempo, combines multiple blockchain events, summits, and conferences into a three-day packed international technology movement. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor, will also be speaking in person at ABS2024. The […]
Veterans From EA, Nintendo, Blizzard and More Launch Bomberman-Style Web3 Game
A subsidiary of Animoca Brands has launched the open beta of its new Web3-centric action game, Cosmic Bomber. Developed by industry veterans from Sony, Electronic Arts, Nintendo, Lucas Arts, and Blizzard, the game is now available to over 1.77 million holders of Moca ID, the identity layer of Animoca Brands’ network. Cosmic Bomber offers strategic […]
Web3 Infrastructure Platform Caldera Raises $15M in Early-Stage Funding
Web3 infrastructure platform Caldera has successfully raised $ 15 million in an early-stage funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its mission. The funding was led by Founders Fund, a prominent venture capital firm known for backing innovative technology startups. Additionally, Dragonfly and Sequoia Capital participated in the round, further validating Caldera’s vision. Caldera’s …
Telegram CEO Predicts Blockchain Mass Adoption This Year — Announces Mini App Store, Web3 Browser
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, forecasts 2024 as the year of blockchain mass adoption. He announced new features such as a mini app store, an in-app browser for Web3, and initiatives to combat crypto scams. Telegram’s user base has grown to 950 million monthly active users, with expectations to reach one billion soon. Telegram’s CEO […]
Droppgroup Partners Solana-Focused Superteam to Drive Web3 Adoption in Saudi Arabia
Web3 development firms Droppgroup and Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors through Web3. Collaboration Aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Web3 development firm Droppgroup and Solana-focused development group Superteam have partnered to accelerate Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration […]
How Web3 is Revolutionizing Water Access in Rural India
The Crypto Council for Innovation has highlighted the positive impact of web3 in rural India through a case study that demonstrated improved water access. Decentralized solutions, like those implemented by Atlantis DAO, are transforming water availability and creating economic opportunities in drought-prone regions. Over 80% of participants reported better access to clean water, and new […]
Unstoppable Domains to Provide Web3 Sign-In to Pudgy Penguins Metaverse
Unstoppable Domains, a key player in Web3 domains and digital identity solutions, has announced an integration with Pudgy Penguins, enabling users to access Pudgy World using their .pudgy domain names. The integration allows users to bypass traditional password-based logins, offering a more streamlined access that doesn’t rely on Web2 credentials. This approach not only enhances […]
Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move
Up Network has unveiled ‘Up Mobile,’ a smartphone that integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The device is built on Facebook’s Move programming language and aims to enhance user security and privacy. The blockchain technology is provided by Movement Labs, and the device includes EVM and Movevm. Co-Founder Roy Liu, known for integrating TRON into […]
Ubisoft Partners With Double Jump.Tokyo to Implement Web3 in Its Games
Ubisoft, the French AAA game developer, has recently announced a partnership with Double Jump.Tokyo, a Web3 gaming company, to accelerate the implementation of Web3 elements in their games. As a first step, Double Jump.Tokyo will issue NFTs for Champion Tactics, a game still in development, on top of Home Verse, an Oasys L2 structure with […]
Phaver’s Japan Lead Ace Shares Insights on Navigating the Japanese Web3 Market
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Ace, the Japan lead for Phaver, a rapidly growing Web3 social platform. During our conversation, Ace shared insights into his journey into crypto, Phaver’s strategic focus on the Japanese market, the unique characteristics of Japanese crypto communities, and the challenges and opportunities facing blockchain projects in […]
Astra Nova: The Tier 1 Web3 Game Booming With 170,000+ Active Users Pre-Token Launch
PRESS RELEASE. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – July 8, 2024 – Astra Nova, the revolutionary action RPG, is making significant strides as the 1st Web3 game to emerge from Saudi Arabia’s vibrant gaming landscape. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Astra Nova is captivating the gaming community with its innovative approach and immersive gameplay. Currently, Astra Nova […]