BlockApps Raises $41M to Bring More Real Assets to Its Blockchain

“[BlockApps is] solving some of the world’s biggest challenges and causing industries to rethink what’s possible with blockchain technology – especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of today’s sustainability challenges and supply chain issues,” Murtaza Akbar, founding partner at Liberty City Ventures, said in the press release. Source link

Technicals and Macro Picture Suggest Bitcoin is Setting up for a Bounce – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

Bitcoin climbed back above $40,000 last night, as it formed a bullish divergence on the 4-hour time frame, whilst exiting the oversold region. This is a bullish set up and has a high percentage outcome of leading to a significant bounce. In addition, Bitcoin closed the day yesterday inside the channel that has lasted around 100 days, after trading below for some time. This is another bullish indicator as the wick formed shows buyers stepping in, causing a ‘fake-out’ of the pivotal channel. In terms of bullish technical analysis, the…

Game of Silks Raises $2 Million To Bring Thoroughbred Racehorses Onto The Blockchain

Game of Silks, the first-ever play-to-earn (P2E) metaverse featuring derivative NFTs (non-fungible tokens), has announced the successful completion of its fundraising campaign. According to the official statement, the team behind this highly anticipated blockchain game has raised $2 million, which will accelerate the development of its metaverse that reflects a virtual replica of the real-world thoroughbred horse racing industry. Tropical Racing Inc., a multi-faceted thoroughbred horse breeding and racing company led by Game of Silks co-founder Troy Levy, is among the companies supporting the Game of Silks project both financially…

Four years on, Telegram’s blockchain project gains ground in Africa

It was 2018 when privacy-focused messaging platform Telegram announced that it was in the process of building a blockchain-based decentralized computer network technology called The Open Network (TON).  However, following a lengthy litigation battle that lasted until May 2020 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over its $1.7 billion initial coin offering (ICO), Telegram had to sever its ties with the project, leading many to believe that TON was done for. That said, far from everyone’s expectations, the TON project seems to have found a new lease on…

Talk to Earn, TAGO to Introduce Blockchain Technology in Mental Health Sector

A UK-registered tech startup is aiming to connect people in need of support for mental health through blockchain technology. TAGO’s move to integrate blockchain technology in the mental health sector is the first of its kind and is called Tagoverse. TAGO said that users can receive consultation from mental health advisors and also earn “Tago Tokens” through the “Talk to Earn” activities via its mobile app. Tago Tokens are utility tokens that help the company fund the Tago Blockchain project. The tokens will be used by community members to meet…

Animoca Brands Soon to Acquire Australia’s Be Media for Blockchain Development

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has announced that it will soon acquire Australian digital marketing agency Be Media to explore the opportunities centred around blockchain development in the country. Animoca Brands said that it is advancing its digital property rights for gaming and the metaverse. The company also announced that Be Media will be in charge of forming partnerships with major Australian Brands as Animoca Brands aims to advance the emergence of the open metaverse and deliver digital property rights to online users via blockchain and NFTs. Be Media has already…

Atari claims its namesake token is now ‘unlicensed’ as it terminates blockchain joint venture

In a statement published by former video-game giant Atari on Monday, the firm says it has, effective immediately, terminated all license agreements with its joint venture partner ICICB Group and its subsidiaries. Previously, the two had jointly created the Atari Chain and the namesake Atari Token (ATRI). However, the company has had a change of heart regarding the deal, and announced it was disclaiming interest in the joint venture, stating “ICICB is not authorized to represent Atari or its brands in any manner.” “Atari disclaims any interest in the […] Joint…

Myspace founder predicts blockchain gaming to be ‘dominant place’ for socializing

While many gamers are critical of blockchain-based gaming, Myspace co-founder Chris DeWolfe believes adoption is on the way as the business model inherently provides players more control over their in-game experiences. DeWolfe, who is now the CEO of game development firm Jam City, told Cointelegraph that “the quality of the game and how developers interact and engage with players to set expectations” could eventually change the perception of skeptics.  Jam City founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe. Source: Jamcity.com The former Myspace CEO also compared the advent of Web3 gaming to…

Missed Paris Blockchain Week Summit? Here are 5 key takeaways from the event

The city of Paris — the capital of France, renowned for its affinity for romanticism, historical architecture and acquired palate for culinary delicacies — played host to the two-day Paris Blockchain Week Summit this week. The event saw the participation of the industry’s leading figureheads and over 3,000 crypto enthusiasts.  Held at the Palais Brongniart, the former home of the Paris stock exchange and once synonymous with its exchange of wheat grain, the newly transformed conference center saw keynote speeches and fireside chats from experts such as Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao,…

NFL’s First Crypto Partnership: Dallas Cowboys Partners With Blockchain.com

The Dallas Cowboys strike the first crypto deal in NFL history with Blockchain.com, becoming the team’s “exclusive digital asset partner.” Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys owner, and Peter Smith, the CEO, and Co-founder of Blockchain.Com, emphasized the implementation of the cooperation, which might lead to Blockchain.com being an “exclusive digital asset partner.” Relating Readings | Crypto.com Is The Official Sponsor Of FIFA World Cup 2022 Blockchain.com will be able to take advantage of promotional and branding opportunities and develop space in the AT & T Stadium with social and digital integration…