Web3
Y Combinator-backed Wed3 startup Poko raises $4.5M funding from prominent investors
Poko (Pokoapp.xyz), a Y Combinator-backed Singapore Web 3 startup, has on Thursday announced the successful completion of its seed round, raising $4.5 million in funding. The round was led by prominent investors from all key regions it focuses on, including Y Combinator, NAZCA, Global Founders Capital, Orange DAO, SOMA Capital and Goodwater Capital.
Singapore’s Decentralised Gaming Ventures secures seven-figure investment from Korean venture fund
Decentralised Gaming Ventures, a Singapore-based web3 game venture builder, has on Thursday announced a seven-figure investment round led by Korean venture fund, Hashed.
Web3 can do for women what fintech hasn’t: Overthrow the old boys club
Web3 has all the requisite tools for fellow disruptors to change the narrative on women leadership in finance and tech. Now is the time for us to create a counterculture, considerate of the challenges and shortcomings of TradFi and mainstream tech, to build a more inclusive and equitable Web3 for everyone.
As Web2 giants enter the Web3 space, security will be make-or-break
It is not a question of if, but when and how mass adoption of blockchain technologies will take place. Asset security will be vital to driving wide-scale adoption with confidence.
Animoca Brands subsidiary Forj receives ApeCoin DAO approval to build first Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem accelerator
Forj, an Animoca Brands subsidiary and a Web3 technology firm, has been granted approval from the ApeCoin DAO to launch Ape Accelerator, an incubation platform for the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) community.
Animoca Brands’ subsidiary TinyTap raises $8.5M to expand Web3 education business
TinyTap, an edtech subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, educational games, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised $8.5 million. The funding comes from investors including Sequoia China, Liberty City Ventures, Kingsway Capital, Shima Capital, Polygon, GameFi Ventures, and others.
Hong Kong’s Hashkey expands digital asset services with OTC upgrade and HashKey Wealth launch
HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services provider based in Hong Kong, has on Friday announced the upgrade of its Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading business, as well as the launch of a new wealth management business line, HashKey Wealth.
Singapore’s Safeheron secures Pre-A+ round led by Hashkey Capital and Bixin Ventures
Safeheron, the Singapore-based digital asset self-custody infrastructure provider, has on last Friday announced it has secured a Pre-A+ fundraising round led by Hashkey Capital and Bixin Ventures.
Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 to take place on April 12-15
Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, and organized by W3ME, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 will take place from April 12 to 15.
From ad overload to sustainability, blockchain is changing the marketing game [Podcast]
From traditional TV advertisements to modern-day social media campaigns, the marketing industry has relentlessly strived to discover novel ways to connect with its intended audience.
