Tag: Launches

Blockchain Payment Company Facepay Launches Facepay Crypto Service

Blockchain payments company Facepay Inc. announced Tuesday local time for the release of Facepay Crypto, bringing cryptocurrency payments to auto stores. Facepay Crypto will allow auto shops to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies directly from customers, replacing the complex payments associated with traditional payments such as credit cards that can lead to chargebacks, fraud, and more. Facepay founder Dr. Mark Hale said: “Consumer cryptocurrency will only increase over time, and repair shops should be investing in the right technology to take advantage of it. If not, Bitcoin will…

Cointelegraph launches Innovation Circle — A private membership service for industry leaders

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Your friendly neighborhood digital media publication covering news on crypto and blockchain has launched a private membership service aimed at business leaders and industry experts who share a commitment to shaping the future of the space. Starting March 1,  Cointelegraph Innovation Circle will be available to a select group of company founders and senior executives, as well as experts in crypto, financial technology, blockchain and alternative assets who are chosen for their proven accomplishments and business acumen. Members will have access to a custom-built portal designed to foster connections, publication…

Binance Donates $10 Million to Support Ukrainians, Launches Crowdfunding Initiative – Bitcoin News

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Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a series of humanitarian aid actions it will take to support Ukrainians. The exchange stated it will donate a minimum of $10 million to help the Ukrainian people through the Binance Charity Foundation. Binance also announced it was kickstarting a crypto-first crowdfunding site to coordinate donations to the Ukrainian cause. Binance to Offer Humanitarian Donation to Ukrainians Binance, one of the leading exchanges in the cryptocurrency sphere, has announced its intentions to help the people of Ukraine in…

Cambridge University launches crypto research project with IMF and BIS

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The University of Cambridge is collaborating with some of the world’s top banking institutions and private companies to introduce a new project targeting cryptocurrency research. The Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, or CCAF, has launched a research initiative aiming to bring more insights on the rapidly growing digital asset industry, the CCAF announced to Cointelegraph on Monday. Dubbed the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme, or CDAP, the project is a public-private collaboration with 16 companies including public institutions like the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub and the International Monetary Fund.…

BlockWallet Officially Launches a Privacy-Oriented Wallet for the DeFi Market

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BlockWallet has officially launched its privacy-oriented wallet for the burgeoning Web 3.0 ecosystem. This non-custodial wallet is compatible with several browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave and Opera. As per the announcement, BlockWallet will introduce privacy features for users in the DeFi market. This will enable anyone to send funds anonymously while concealing their financial status (account balances). A feature that is lacking in popular non-custodial wallets such as Metamask. The project’s CTO Iman Hossini commented on the launch, noting that privacy is a core feature in setting the…

Authtrail Launches Invitation-Only Community Round To Allocate 30 Million $AUT Tokens

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Authtrail, the Moonbeam Network-based data integrity SaaS platform, has revealed its first invitation-only community round token event to spark even more widespread adoption of its platform. Per the Authtrail team, this community round is a one-time opportunity for investors and contributors to acquire the platform’s native $AUT token at a lower price than the upcoming public crowd sale. Following its successful fundraising round in 2021, where it raised $3.6 million from a multitude of investors and venture capital firms, the Authtrail team aims to raise as much as $6 million…

Hack VC Launches $200 Million Crypto Seed Fund – Bitcoin News

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Hack VC, a crypto investment firm, has launched a new $200 million crypto-based seed fund. The venture capital company, which is behind the hack.summit() event, one of the biggest blockchain programming events in the world, aims to invest in early stage Web3-based teams. The idea behind this fund is to accompany these teams each step of the way, instead of just providing funding as with other, similar proposals. Hack VC Launches $200 Million Fund Backed by Sequoia Capital and Fidelity Hack VC, a crypto-led venture capital group behind…

Japanese Online Retail Giant Rakuten Launches NFT Marketplace – Bitcoin News

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Rakuten Group, the Japanese electronic commerce and online retail company based in Tokyo has announced the launch of a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace called Rakuten NFT. The announcement notes that new features will be added in the future, and a peer-to-peer service for minting and selling NFT content is planned to launch in 2023. Rakuten Launches Non-Fungible Token Marketplace During the last few years, the Japanese online retail giant Rakuten has been dipping its feet into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain solutions. In the summer of 2019, Rakuten launched…

Binance Donates $10M To Ukraine And Launches Emergency Relief Fund

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It is no surprise that international support for Ukraine continues to grow following the invasion by Russia. After Russia invaded Ukraine, experts from every sector started getting worried about worse cases. For example, cybersecurity experts started answering if a global cyberwar is about to unfold. The crypto money industry did not remain idle either. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a $10 million donation to Ukraine. Also launching an emergency fund for the affected country. On his Twitter account, CEO CZ noted, “Our focus is providing…