Blockchain
Blockchain Supporter NEAR Unveils $100M VC Fund Targeting Web3 Culture and Entertainment
The NEAR Foundation is collaborating with Caerus Ventures in the initiative, which will make seed round investments.

Blockchain Australia Lands Former BlackRock Director as New CEO
Laura Mercurio also worked with Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.

Nigeria to Create Virtual Free Zone With Crypto Exchange Binance
The Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is in discussions with crypto exchange Binance over plans to create a virtual free zone focusing on blockchain and the digital economy, the agency said. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the country’s crypto adoption and regulation.

China’s State-Backed Open-Source Blockchain Enlists Hong Kong's HSBC, Emperor Group
The project is encouraging the use of blockchain technology without the use of cryptocurrencies.

Parabolic Bitcoin Bull Run Likely After Dormant Coin Supply Peaks, Past Data Suggests
Dormant supply peaks are springboards for upwards price action, one observer said.

NFT Marketplace X2Y2 Changes Stance on Royalty Payments Policy
Popular non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace X2Y2 announced all royalty payments on NFT projects would be optional, making them the equivalent of a blockchain tip jar. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential consequences and debate on the importance of such payments to the industry.

S. Korean City Busan Taps FTX to Develop Crypto Exchange, Promote Blockchain Businesses
Busan aims to develop a blockchain zone in the coming years and had also signed on crypto exchange Binance last week.

DeFi Platform RedStone Raises Nearly $7M to Improve Connectivity Between Blockchains, Real-World Data
The company's new product suite aims to make interoperability between blockchains and external data sources faster and more affordable.

On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Transactions: What’s the Difference?
Blockchain technology provides a secure and open solution for transactions on-chain. For users seeking speed, anonymity and cost efficiency, conducting a transaction off-chain might make sense.


