Web3

Malaysia’s Ficus Capital invests $430,000 in Singapore’s Web 3 firm in Morpheus Labs

Ficus Capital, a Malaysia-based environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Islamic-compliant venture capital firm, announced Tuesday its strategic investment of $430,000 in Morpheus Labs, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Web3 implementation platform based in Singapore, as it initiates its Pre-A Funding round.

Moca Network partners SK Planet to launch premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands flagship project for chain-agnostic digital identity infrastructure for the open internet Moca Network has partnered South Korean information and communications technology platform SK Planet to launch OKI Club, a premium membership program that integrates Web3 technology into SK Planet's OK Cashbag app, which is South Korea's…

Draper Dragon sees most opportunities in PayFi, ZK solutions & GameFi within Web3 sphere [Q&A]

Draper Dragon is headquartered in Silicon Valley and have management and consulting offices in Shanghai, China. As a member of the Draper Venture Network, it draws upon the substantial resources and capabilities developed over two decades of venture capital investing

Animoca Brands Japan partners with XANA to support global Web3 expansion of game

Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Monday announced it has entered into a partnership with XANA LLC, the company behind the Web3 metaverse XANA.

Bitcoin heading 100K: A new chapter about to begin for crypto adoption

Looking ahead to next year, the election victory of President #Trump could signal a broader shift of regulation over the #Crypto industry and will have a far-reaching impact on US and global markets.

CIFDAQ COO Jay Hao shares insights on capital raising for Web3 startups

The #Web3 landscape is unforgiving to startups that cannot translate capital into meaningful progress. Success demands more than a compelling pitch or an impressive funding round—it requires relentless execution, strategic talent acquisition, and an unwavering commitment to the original mission.

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes Asia’s first bank to offer crypto trading services for retail users

Global crypto demand is skyrocketing, with users reaching 560 million by mid-2024 — a 30 percent year-on-year increase. Crypto market capitalisation has surged nearly 90 percent, surpassing $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin hit record highs following the US presidential election, driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies from the new Congress.

Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands makes strategic investment in Pudgy Penguins’ parent company Igloo, Inc.

The investment expresses Animoca Brands' belief in the transformative power of consumer crypto and its confidence in the growth potential of Pudgy Penguins, one of the leading NFT-based intellectual properties, and in Abstract, the blockchain that Igloo, Inc. contributes to and that is characterized by its emphasis on direct distribution for consumer…

Putting your trust in DeFi: A new foundation for better institutional investments

Building trust and safety is the cornerstone of DeFi’s evolution into a sector capable of supporting institutional investment. Lessons from Web2 fintech platforms reveal that prioritizing accessibility, versatility, and risk management are crucial to success. #DeFi protocols can adopt these principles while leveraging decentralized governance, smart…

Streamlining service: Addressing barriers to Web3 adoption among new users

Platforms that lower entry barriers allow investors to promote a more inclusive and accessible Web3 ecosystem. By prioritizing technologies that simplify user experiences, investors can drive adoption and help shape the future of decentralized technology. Investing in platforms that demystify #Web3 is more than a financial decision; it’s a chance to be part…