Web3
Sequoia, Dragonfly Back Web3 Startup Caldera in $9M Rounds
The capital will go towards hiring, partnerships and integrations.
Algorand Foundation CEO on Crypto-Staking After Kraken’s SEC Settlement
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he's heard rumors the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would like to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking. Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden discusses what this could mean for crypto stakers, as Kraken shut its staking services as a part of its SEC settlement. Plus, the latest on Algorand Foundation's partnerships in India for Web3 growth.
DigiDaigaku NFTs' Price Rises After $6.5M Super Bowl Ad
Limit Break’s commercial Sunday advertised a free “digital collectible” for scanning a QR code. The floor price on OpenSea Monday is hovering around 0.31 ETH, or about $460.
Friends With Benefits DAO Releases Social Networking App
The new application will allow FWB members to connect with each other, read governance proposals and discover in-person events.
Rihanna Song Offered as NFT With Royalty Sharing Ahead of Super Bowl
A popular song released by music artist Rihanna was offered as a non-fungible token (NFT) through Web3 music startup anotherblock on Thursday, allowing holders to receive partial streaming royalties. The NFT drop comes ahead of Rihanna's Super Bowl LVII halftime performance on Sunday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest move bringing together the worlds of crypto, sports, and entertainment.
Web3 Gaming Platform Ajuna Raises $5M in New Private Financing
The startup will use the new capital and its previous $2 million raised in seed round, to fund its expansion.
Popular Rihanna Song Offered as NFT With Royalty Sharing Ahead of Super Bowl
Music producer Deputy, who helped produce Rihanna's hit 2015 single "B**** Better Have My Money," is granting a portion of his streaming royalties to collectors through anotherblock.
DeFi Giant MakerDAO Integrates Blockchain Data Provider Chainlink for DAI Stablecoin
Chainlink Automation will run specific tasks, including price updates and liquidity balancing, to help maintain the stability of Maker’s $5 billion DAI stablecoin.
Crypto Payments Firm MoonPay and NFT Marketplace LooksRare Ink Partnership
LooksRare users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies through MoonPay, which will allow users to purchase NFTs with a credit card.
