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The Web3 ecosystem might have weathered a dry year during 2023 in terms of venture capital (VC) funding, but it surely had its highlights with many bountiful investments across a wide range of niches.The most recent data indicates that Web3 startups have raised around $6 billion so ...

As an integral part of Techstars, a global seed accelerator known for its significant investments in over 250 Web3 startups, Pete Townsend offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in this rapidly evolving space.His expertise spans from identifying promising startups f ...

Several former FTX executives have teamed up to help build a new cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai with a specific focus on what FTX failed to do — secure customer funds.Ex-FTX lawyer Can Sun is leading the way with Trek Labs, a Dubai-based startup that received a license to offer cry ...

Vietnamese Web3 coalition Ninety Eight, creator of the Coin98 decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, has launched a $25 million ecosystem fund dedicated to accelerating Web3 startups in Asia.According to the Nov. 7 announcement, the fund will provide financial and strategic support for se ...

Cointelegraph Accelerator, a startup booster that leverages Cointelegraph’s capabilities as a media and strategic partner, announced its second cohort launching in October 2023 for up-and-coming Web3 startups.Selected from over 1000 startup applications, the 16 participants of the second c ...

Web3 startup accelerator Cronos Labs has launched the third cohort of its accelerator program which aims to support early-stage projects by providing funding opportunities and mentorship. The scheme is backed by $100 million in investment that will be used to support crypto startups.  ...

The transition from Web2 to Web3 is reshaping the technology landscape and attracting the attention of developers. Despite the challenges faced during the current crypto winter, the Web3 ecosystem continued to onboard new developers, with many thousands of developers making the jump from Web2 to ...

The venture capital world has long been known for its traditional approach to funding and investing in startups. However, the emergence of blockchain technology can potentially disrupt this industry and revolutionize the way venture capital operates.One significant aspect of this disruptio ...

Over $350 million has been raised by crypto venture capital firms Polychain Capital and Coinfund, with respective reported raises of $200 million for a new investment fund and $152 million for a seed fund.A July 18 Forbes report said Polychain’s $200 million sum was raised in the &ld ...

Web3 lending platform Maple Finance has announced the launch of a direct lending program, according to a June 28 fact sheet from the platform’s development team. The program is intended to replace services previously provided by Celsius, BlockFi and other now-bankrupt lenders.The fir ...

As greed indexes stabilize after a buying binge, smart money begins to look for more unique and inherently fruitful opportunities.Solana, Cardano, CryptoKitties and other highly influential blockchain projects were initially developed during a bear market. Bitcoin (BTC) itself was d ...

Cumberland Labs, the incubator arm of Chicago-based crypto trading company Cumberland, has launched the beta version of a new API tool that could simplify the arduous task of connecting to blockchain and decentralized finance protocols.Cumberland Labs told Cointelegraph that the Cumberland ...

Web3, the latest iteration of the internet that leverages the power of decentralization, is very much about building trustless ecosystems that naturally present credible services to its communities. Trust is a fundamental pillar of Web3. Communities should feel safe when it comes to their ...

Funds that have raised the most money this week are OKX Blockdream Ventures and C² Ventures All of them participated in two rounds of funding For the past week, 14 projects have received funding from funds. You can read more about each of them below: - Cryptoc ...

It lets you access the blockchain through a chatbot Through the plugin you can check the balance as well as conduct a transaction Solana Foundation will also give $1 million in grants to develop startups in the intersection of blockchain and AI Solana ...

Gemini and Coinbase-supported organizations are set to participate in the auction of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius' assets. These assets include a considerable fleet of mining equipment, a loan portfolio, and stakes in various startups. The auction itself is scheduled for April 25th. ...

The European Commission is worried about the potential dominance of big tech firms in the metaverse market, which may overshadow European startups. To address this, the Commission recently released a consultation paper outlining the benefits of the Metaverse and its potential to create new busine ...

As the government continues to print money and raise interest rates, American venture capitalist Tim Draper is urging entrepreneurs to diversify their assets in preparation for the possible collapse of new banks. In response to the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Draper is recommend ...

Gamium, a blockchain startup specializing in the development of Web3 technologies for the metaverse, has recently announced a partnership with Meta*. The partnership, which is part of the Metaverse Activation Program initiative, is expected to provide Gamium with technical and expert support from ...