Web3 stories - Page 2
YAP Global names Otto Jacobsson CEO amid crypto shift
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.
Goertzel & Lanier clash over AI autonomy & control
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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blockchain
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genai
Ben Goertzel and Jaron Lanier clash over whether increasingly autonomous AI deserves moral standing or must always remain under human control.
Atlantis Lab unveils self-custody crypto control hub
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
Singapore's Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.
INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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blockchain
INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
Madhya Pradesh to digitise 50m records on EDU Chain
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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crypto
Madhya Pradesh will digitise up to 50 million university records on Open Campus's EDU Chain in an 18-month blockchain credential push.
NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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crypto
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blockchain
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physical security
NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.
India enters global top rank for everyday crypto use
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
India has surged into the global top tier for everyday crypto use, ranking ninth as stablecoin-driven payments and remittances gain ground.
MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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crypto
Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push
Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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llms
Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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genai
Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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financial literacy
ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.
Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
BigAds gets $140,000 boost from Avalanche for blockchain ads
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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crypto
BigAds secures $140,000 from Avalanche to expand its decentralised in-game ad network, aiming to boost transparency and fair rewards in gaming ads.
Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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crypto
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blockchain
Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.
Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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financial systems
Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.
OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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crypto
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blockchain
OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.
LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.