Blockchain
- Middle East
Will Dubai be amongst the 10 leading Metaverse economies globally?
New Delhi: The Dubai Metaverse Strategy was launched with the goal of making Dubai one of the top ten metaverse economies and a global hub for the metaverse community. His Majesty Sheikh…
- Technology
CoinSwitch, Startup Karnataka launch Blockchain hackathon ‘Building Future Cities’
New Delhi: Crypto investing platform CoinSwitch on Friday announced a Blockchain hackathon in association with Startup Karnataka, a state government initiative, along with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. The ‘Building Future Cities’ hackathon,…
- Technology
Web3.0 Blockchain projects lost over $2 bn to hackers in 2022 1st half
New Delhi: Blockchain projects around Web3.0 lost more than $2 billion to hacks and exploits in the first six months this year, a new report has shown. According to Blockchain auditing and…
- Technology
Blockchain platform Solana launches Android smartphone ‘Saga’ for Web3.0
New Delhi: Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Blockchain platform Solana Labs has launched flagship Android mobile phone called ‘Saga’ that will make crypto and non-fungible token (NFT) trading easy on smartphones. Saga…
- Technology
New York halts Bitcoin mining for 2 years, ‘grim day’ for Blockchain
New York: In bad news for Bitcoin and Blockchain lovers, the New York State on Friday passed a bill to halt new permits for certain fossil fuel power plants to be used…
- Technology
Binance Labs announces $500 mn fund for Blockchain, Web3.0 startups
New Delhi: As venture capital (VC) funds squeeze the flow of money to traditional startups and invest in emerging tech like Web3.0, Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of leading…
- Telangana
Telangana: 14 web3 startups shortlisted for India Blockchain Accelerator
Hyderabad: 14 early-stage Web3 startups from around the world have been shortlisted by the Indian Blockchain Accelerator for its first ever mentorship and financing program, on Tuesday. Out of the shortlisted startups,…
- World
US blames North Korean hackers for $625 mn crypto heist
Washington: The US has blamed North Korean hacker group Lazarus for stealing $625 million in cryptocurrency from the Ronin Network, owned by developer group Sky Mavis. The FBI has also attributed Lazarus…
- Technology
Blockchain could emerge as new operating system for supply chain networks: DTDC
New Delhi: The Indian logistics industry has entered a robust phase of Cloud-enabled digital transformation in the pandemic and DTDC, which is one of the preferred courier brands in India with the…
- Business
Blockchain platform Binance invests $200 mn in Forbes
San Francisco: Crypto giant Binance has announced it is investing $200 million into 104-year-old publisher Forbes. The deal is part of a larger effort by Forbes to become a publicly traded company.…
- Technology
Ethereum Blockchain platform Polygon raises $450 mn
New Delhi: Ethereum blockchain platform Polygon has raised nearly $450 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India. The platform will utilise fresh funds to ensure mass adoption of Web…
- Technology
$323 mn in crypto stolen from cross-chain protocol Wormhole
New Delhi: Hackers have stolen cryptocurrency worth over $326 million from blockchain bridge Wormhole. Wormhole is a platform that allows users to transfer cryptocurrency across different blockchains. The company confirmed in a…
- Technology
Google Cloud announces dedicated team for Blockchain business
San Francisco: Google Cloud has announced a new dedicated team to boost Blockchain efforts and help companies build secure Blockchain-based infrastructure. The Digital Assets Team within Google Cloud will support its customers’…
- Technology
YouTube’s head of gaming leaves to join Polygon Studios
San Francisco: YouTube’s head of gaming, Ryan Wyatt, has announced that he is leaving YouTube and Google for blockchain company Polygon Studios. Wyatt will be focused on leading Polygon’s non-tech-related efforts. Despite…
- Technology
Retail giant Walmart plans to enter Metaverse, sell NFTs
San Francisco: Amid the buzz around Metaverse, retail giant Walmart has revealed plans to enter the field of highly immersive virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) and Blockchain-based world. Walmart’s trademark filings indicate that…
