Pantera Capital to Raise $1 Billion Capital For Its New Crypto Fund

Source: CoinGape After weathering the crypto winter of 2022, this fundraising effort by Pantera Capital is poised to be its largest-ever allowing exposure to several asset class. Story Highlights The new Pantera Fund would provide investors exposure across different asset classes. Qualified institutional investors need to make an investment of minimum $1 million. Pantera scoops… Continue reading Pantera Capital to Raise $1 Billion Capital For Its New Crypto Fund

AI integration is changing creature-catching games in Web3: Here’s how

Source: Cointelegraph Web3 game featuring AI tools that redefine in-game strategy and customization is available in early access for its collectors. With the goal of transforming creature-catching games by blending AI and Web3 technologies, AneeMate enhances interaction, ownership and community participation in the gaming world. Few themes in the video game universe fascinate players more… Continue reading AI integration is changing creature-catching games in Web3: Here’s how

Manchester City to release digital collectibles through multi-year partnership with Quidd

Source: Cointelegraph The collectibles will include “money can’t buy” experiences such as pitch-side seats for exclusive team training events. The Premier League’s Manchester City Football Club has entered into a multi-year partnership with Animoca Brands subsidiary Quidd to develop and launch digital collectibles alongside new promotions and fan experiences. Quidd will create and launch “special… Continue reading Manchester City to release digital collectibles through multi-year partnership with Quidd

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; ‘Potential Fee War’ Unfolding, Says Analyst

Source: CoinDesk One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings. Hong Kong regulators approved ETFs by Harvest Global Investments, China Asset Management and a jointly managed product of Bosera Asset Management and HashKey Capital. The products could start trading on April 30, Bloomberg reported Management fees of the… Continue reading Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; ‘Potential Fee War’ Unfolding, Says Analyst

Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global

Source: Cointelegraph The Lummis-GillibrandPayment Stablecoin Act introduced to the Senate could see big banks encouraged to take steps into the stablecoin market, says S&P Global Ratings. A new stablecoin-focused bill introduced to the United States Senate could “encourage” U.S. banks to step into the stablecoin market, says global ratings firm S&P Global Ratings. In an… Continue reading Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global

Venom Blockchain and United Network Forge Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Generation Payment Systems

Source: Macau Business Venom Blockchain and United Network have joined their strengths to create a revolutionary blockchain-powered payment infrastructure in a groundbreaking move that could redefine the future of global payments. This unique partnership aims to harness the speed and security of blockchain to transform the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins.… Continue reading Venom Blockchain and United Network Forge Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Generation Payment Systems

APAC nations move on digital transformation, but at varying speeds

Source: Biometric Update Leaders roll out programs and timelines as ‘digital government’ becomes redundant Governments in the Asia-Pacific region are on trend in pursuing digital transformation initiatives, according to new analysis from Gartner naming digital identity ecosystems and adaptive security among the top five government technology trends for 2024. In Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, the… Continue reading APAC nations move on digital transformation, but at varying speeds

Bitcoin Halving Party Unites Art And Tech At Warsaw Bitcoin FilmFest

Source: Forbes The 2nd Annual Bitcoin FilmFest in Warsaw coincided with the bitcoin halving at block 840,000, an important event where the rewards for mining bitcoin are cut in half. This European Halving Party celebrated cinematic achievements while illustrating the close ties between money, technology, and sustainability. Set against the historical backdrop of Warsaw, a… Continue reading Bitcoin Halving Party Unites Art And Tech At Warsaw Bitcoin FilmFest

Hedera’s HBAR Doubles on Misinterpretation of BlackRock Announcement, Then Falls 25%

Source: CoinDesk The market gave back some of its earlier gains after realizing BlackRock wasn’t directly involved in the tokenization on Hedera’s blockchain. Hedera’s HBAR token rallied Tuesday after a foundation supporting the project announced that BlackRock’s U.S. Treasury money market fund had been tokenized on the Hedera blockchain. The token gave back some of… Continue reading Hedera’s HBAR Doubles on Misinterpretation of BlackRock Announcement, Then Falls 25%

Blockchain Association and crypto activist group sue SEC over ‘Dealer Rule’

Source: Cointelegraph The Blockchain Association and a Texas-based crypto activist group are suing the SEC over its controversial “Dealer Rule” expansion, arguing it threatens the digital asset industry and innovation. The Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) revealed a new lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Continue reading Blockchain Association and crypto activist group sue SEC over ‘Dealer Rule’