Tagged: blockchain

Crypto-Focused SPAC RTAC-I Files for $175M IPO

Global Client Advisory Group (GCAG) announced that its affiliate, Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I (RTAC-I), has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking to raise $175 million. RTAC-I, a newly formed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC),… Read More

Blockchain Platform IMPT.io Launches Global Eco-Friendly Travel Campaign

Blockchain-powered sustainability platform IMPT.io has unveiled a worldwide campaign called #ExploreResponsibly that encourages travelers to adopt more eco-conscious habits and offset their carbon footprints. Starting in the Philippines and expanding globally, the initiative is designed to raise awareness of environmental challenges in tourism while rewarding… Read More

Litas.io Secures $20m to Expand Blockchain-Based Payment, Crowdfunding Platform

Litas.io, a blockchain-based payment and crowdfunding platform, has secured a $20 million investment commitment to enhance its technology and expand its business, the company said. Litas is based in Vilnius. The company states that it “simplifies access to digital finance for SMEs but also integrates… Read More

Web3 Execs Advocate for Federal Records on Blockchain

A roster of blockchain industry executives believes moving the United States’ records and treasury transactions onto a blockchain would bring a string of benefits. Jean Rausis, co-founder of the decentralized finance ecosystem SMARDEX, believes that moving the US Treasury’s transactions onto the blockchain would make… Read More

MYEG, MyDigital ID Solutions to Build Blockchain-Powered National Digital Identity Superapp in Malaysia

Malaysia-listed digital services firm MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) announced a strategic collaboration with MyDigital ID Solutions Sdn Bhd (MYIDSSB) to develop a blockchain-powered national digital identity platform, the MyDigital ID Superapp, aimed at combating online fraud and enhancing digital integration. The partnership, formalized through… Read More

ApeX Study Ranks Top 10 Blockchain Countries: Singapore #1, USA #5

A recent study by ApeX ranked the top ten countries leading in blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, with Singapore taking the lead as a global hub for innovation. The study evaluated countries using a composite index, which reflects blockchain development and adoption through three core metrics: blockchain patents,… Read More

Czech Republic Enacts Financial Reforms to Become Top Crypto Hub

The Czech Republic has approved extensive financial market reforms aimed at fostering growth in the crypto and blockchain sectors, in a strategic move to position itself as a premier cryptocurrency hub. According to reports, the newly passed legislation addresses key barriers faced by cryptocurrency companies… Read More

Partior Welcomes Deutsche Bank to $80M Series B

This week, Partior, a blockchain-based Fintech for real-time clearing and settlement, announced that Deutsche Bank joined its Series B funding round as a strategic investor, bringing the total investment to $80 million. The funds are earmarked for product development and geographical expansion. This marks the close… Read More

Parallel Blockchain Startup Pharos Raises $8m to Develop Protocol

Pharos, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on hyper-parallelism, has completed an $8 million seed investment round. The funding was co-led by Lightspeed Faction and Hack VC, with SNZ Capital participating as a strategic anchor investor. Additional support came from Reforge, Dispersion Capital, Hash Global, Generative… Read More

Reinsurance Industry Needs Blockchain Boost: Nayms Co-Founder, CTO Ted Georgas

A catastrophic hurricane season has shed light on the reinsurance industry as it faces significant cost increases. Ted Georgas, co-founder and CTO of Nayms, a crypto-native reinsurance marketplace, said blockchain-based systems could dramatically reduce those costs. Georgas explained that reinsurance is a mechanism where insurance… Read More

Common Crawl Foundation, Constellation Network, Seek to Bridge Blockchain, AI

The Common Crawl Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2007 and dedicated to providing a copy of the Internet to the public, and Constellation Network, a Web3 blockchain ecosystem notable for providing solutions to the US Department of Defense, this announced a strategic partnership aimed… Read More

Security Breach Prompts Aark Digital to Issue $225K Bounty

Blockhain-focused Aark Digital has offered a 15% bounty in response to a recent security breach that led to the unauthorized withdrawal of around 1,386,085 USDC and 24.143 ETH. The incident, which involved unauthorized access to Aark Digital’s systems, resulted in the loss of approximately $1.4… Read More

Bitget and Foresight Ventures Invest $30m in TON Blockchain

Bitget and Foresight Ventures have announced a strategic $30 million investment in The Open Network (TON) blockchain, marking a significant move to support the network’s growing ecosystem. The two companies, a crypto exchange and a web3 investment firm, plan to invest in Toncoin (TON) tokens… Read More

DeFi Platform Drift Secures $25m to Expand Services on Solana

Drift, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built on the Solana blockchain, has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round led by Multicoin Capital. The new capital will support Drift’s expansion, focusing on developing a full suite of financial services, including spot and derivatives… Read More

80% of Crypto Token Prices Never Recover Following a Hack – Report

Immunefi, the blockchain cybersecurity platform protecting over $190 billion in assets, has just released its Hacks & Token Prices Report, which is said to be the most comprehensive overview of the impact of hacks on the prices of protocols’ native tokens. This research report from… Read More

Metallicus, the Developer of The Digital Banking Network, Introduces Metal Pay in Australia

Metallicus, the developer of The Digital Banking Network, a blockchain-based payments network built to meet regulatory standards globally, is pleased to announce the launch of its flagship consumer app, Metal Pay, in Australia. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Metallicus’ mission “to support the… Read More

XDC Network, the Blockchain Supporting Trade Finance and RWAs, Teams Up with Deutsche Telekom MMS

XDC Network, the “enterprise-ready” blockchain for global trade finance and RWAs, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Deutsche Telekom MMS. Deutsche Telekom MMS is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, which is said to be “one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies.” The collaboration… Read More

Layer 1 Blockchain Agoric, which Focuses on Chain Abstraction, Announces Key Updates

Agoric, a layer 1 blockchain designed for chain abstraction, has recently announced several significant developments that will enhance its ecosystem and provide new opportunities for its community and developers. Last week, Agoric had announced the launch of its Orchestration API, which is “designed to revolutionize… Read More

Allium Secures $16.5m in Series A Funding to Enhance Blockchain Data Solutions

Allium, a blockchain data platform for enterprises, has raised $16.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Theory Ventures, with participation from seed investors Kleiner Perkins and Amplify Partners, according to an announcement. As part of the investment, Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory… Read More

Singapore: Blockchain Exchange Net Zero-X Launches to Bridge Climate Tech Financing Gap

Singapore’s latest blockchain initiative, Net Zero-X, launched this week, introducing a specialized exchange platform for institutional and accredited investors focused on green, clean, and climate tech projects. The platform aims to address the critical financing gaps that are impeding global efforts to transition to a… Read More

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