Web3 Financial News
13.07 / 13:27
NFT
Web3
Snoop Dogg and a16z Join $20 Million Funding Round for Web3 Music Platform Sound
Web3 music platform Sound has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and American rapper Snoop Dogg.
13.07 / 05:49
business
Blockchain
Adoption
defi
Altcoin
Web3
Coding
If good UX is like driving auto, Web3 is ‘driving stick’ — UX designers
The current state of Web3 user experience is akin to driving a manual transmission car — there’s more control, but most users will find it unnecessarily clunky, according to several UX designers.
12.07 / 20:19
Blockchain
Adoption
Web3
Gaming
Cointelegraph
GameFi
Web3 meets gaming — Gaming Demo Day with Cointelegraph Accelerator, Animoca Brands, Tencent Cloud, ConsenSys, Cipholio and Brinc
The gaming industry is gravitating toward Web3 thanks to the promise of a fairer and more player-centric gaming experience, with gamers making up nearly half of all blockchain activity in early 2023.
12.07 / 10:35
Blockchain
NFT
Web3
Gaming
Tokens
gone
Where Web3 games have gone wrong — and how to fix it
The world of crypto and Web3 is fast-moving, with new trends emerging all the time. However, the industry has a bit of a problem when it comes to public perception. Figures from Pew Research Center suggest that among Americans who have heard about cryptocurrencies, 75% are either not very or not at all confident in their safety and reliability.
11.07 / 10:31
NFT
Web3
Gaming
Non-fungible tokens
Stepn Creator Plans to Give Away $430,000+ in Crypto to Generate Buzz for New Video Game
Find Satoshi Lab, the team behind the blockchain-powered fitness app STEPN, has revealed its first Web3 video game called 'Gas Hero' and said it would give away some $431,400 in a contest promoting it.
10.07 / 19:57
Blockchain
Web3
Gaming
eSports
Future
Unleashing the future of video games with on-demand esports
A new era in video gaming is just around the corner, and it’s being driven by a vision of on-demand esports. By enhancing traditional video games with esports gameplay that offers players real payouts, and by offering developers an easy solution to incorporate esports game modes into their titles, one project is setting the stage for a revolutionary future in the gaming industry.
08.07 / 13:07
Blockchain
Web3
data
Decentralization
Provider for Meta’s file-storage needs suggests path forward for Web3 data management
Data privacy has come a long way since the widespread use of technology kicked off in the early 2000s. Now, every click, Tweet and Instagram post makes up a personal data footprint that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with people’s fundamental rights as one of the most valuable assets each individual possesses.
06.07 / 19:31
Blockchain
Web3
Analysis
Reddit
Opinion
API
Web 2.0
Buckle up, Reddit: Closed APIs cost more than you’d expect
On July 1, the popular discussion website Reddit took a ruinous step: Its application programming interface (API) — the tool that gives developers access to its rich store of data as they build and train applications — ceased providing free, open access. Going forward, it will be closed and, for some developers, too expensive to access.
06.07 / 16:55
Blockchain
Web3
Podcast
Is Web3 messaging going to replace WhatsApp and iMessage? Co-founder of XMTP explains
Hashing It Out episode 24 explores Web3 messaging with Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTP — an open protocol and network for secure Web3 messaging — who explains the differences between Web2 and Web3 messaging. Mac also explains how Web3 messaging could spark major adoption for the entire industry moving forward, regardless of current user experience limitations.
05.07 / 09:25
business
Adoption
Web3
Music with AI elements can win a Grammy, Recording Academy CEO says in report
The music industry is coming to terms with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) seeping into productions, as the Grammys recently clarified that AI-generated music will be eligible for awards in the 2024 award cycle.
05.07 / 02:21
Ethereum
Adoption
Web3
Gaming
Asia
ConsenSys
zk-Rollup
Account abstraction will drive a billion users from Asia to Web3: ConsenSys exec
Account abstraction, also known as “smart accounts” could eventually onboard a billion users from the Asia region to Web3, according to an executive at Ethereum software solutions provider ConsenSys.
04.07 / 20:59
Blockchain
NFT
Web3
Gaming
Fashion
Lacoste turns fashion NFTs into digital cards for interactive Web3 experience
Unleashing the digital revolution, industry leaders are racing to forge lasting impressions, reshaping the interaction landscape between ardent fans and renowned brands. Among these pioneers, the renowned Parisian fashion powerhouse, Lacoste, elevates its digital innovation game, giving its emblematic digital crocodiles a vibrant new life in an enthralling gaming experience known as ‘The Mission’. As Lacoste embarks on this captivating journey, its digital revolution is set to take the world by storm.
04.07 / 10:39
Blockchain
Adoption
regulation
Web3
Bitcoin Regulation
regulatory
U.S. crypto regulatory uncertainty could be Hong Kong’s gain - Yat Siu
Industry experts believe Hong Kong’s shifting attitude towards blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and Web3 could entice businesses away from the United States.
03.07 / 10:57
Blockchain
Adoption
Web3
Metaverse
Decentralization
Dapps
Industry-leading company hosts major event to push for Web3 transformation
In addition to sharing knowledge, networking and staying on top of industry trends, blockchain events also serve as the foundation for Web3 adoption. While these events can take a variety of forms, from a hackathon to a tradeshow and speaker format, the reality is that these events are often an important showcase for real-world use cases, success stories and practical implementations of blockchain technology. By seeing these tangible examples of how Web3 is impacting industries and solving complex problems, many industry professionals are given the foundation they need to build on and gain trust and confidence in the technology.
03.07 / 09:33
Blockchain
Adoption
wallet
Polygon
Entertainment
Web3
Harry Styles' Concert App Introduces Blockchain Rewards for Fans
5,000 fans of British megastar Harry Styles recently used an app that allowed them to open a self-custodial wallet in which to keep their blockchain-based rewards.
02.07 / 16:11
Adoption
Web3
Hong Kong Government Sets Up Web3 Development Task Force – Next Crypto Hub?
Hong Kong has taken another major step towards becoming a leading hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
02.07 / 03:59
Adoption
regulation
Web3
Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development
As part of Hong Kong's ongoing commitment to embrace the "megatrend" of Web3 development, it has established a diverse group of industry and government officials to supervise the progress of Web3 in the region.
28.06 / 18:55
Twitter
Web3
Apple
Bitcoin
controversy
Support
Billionaire Jack Dorsey Challenges Tim Cook Over Apple Pay's Lack of Bitcoin Support Amid Damus Controversy
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook about the lack of Bitcoin (BTC) support on Apple Pay, the firm's mobile payment service.
28.06 / 12:21
Technology
Adoption
Web3
Internet of Things
Internet
Tech
A brief history of the internet
The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing how we communicate, access information and conduct business. It has evolved over several decades, starting from humble beginnings as a research project and evolving into a global network that connects billions of people worldwide. This article presents a timeline of the Internet’s evolution, highlighting key milestones that have shaped its development.
28.06 / 10:29
Blockchain
Art
NFT
Web3
Gaming
Backed
Standard
NFTs backed by real-world items: The new gold standard in AI-based gaming?
The NFT market is continually evolving — and there’s one intriguing trend that’s enhancing their utility even further: tying digital assets to real-world items.
28.06 / 08:01
business
Blockchain
Adoption
Web3
Sony
network
Sony Network invests in Japanese Web3 startup to spur mass adoption
Sony continues to make its mark in the emerging technologies space with its recent announcement of a new investment in building a global infrastructure to support Web3.
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