Author: admin

Web3, the next generation of the internet, is an exciting new space creating opportunities for entrepreneurs across various industries. While the field is still somewhat male-dominated, several influential women entrepreneurs are significantly impacting the Web3 space. Here are fifteen influential women entrepreneurs in Web3 to celebrate this International Women’s Day — along with their contributions and achievements.Nicole MunizNicole Muniz is an entrepreneur and CEO of Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible token (NFT) collection. She has a background in advertising and marketing, having worked as a producer at J. Walter Thompson and managed accounts at B-Reel,…

The global esports company is moving into Web3, and will leverage Avalanche blockchain to revolutionize the gaming industry. Esports gaming leader TSM is launching its brand on the blockchain. In fact, TSM’s competitive gaming platform Blitz will create a dedicated ‘Blitz Subnet’ on the Avalanche blockchain. Consequently, TSM will host branded tournaments on the blockchain, helping players to compete, learn, and improve their skills in esports. “I am excited to partner with Avalanche on experiences that will add value to our users and fans,” said Andy Dinh, founder and CEO of TSM and Blitz. “They are an authentic leader in this space,…

Christie’s Auction House has made headlines once again with with the sale of a Fidenza #724 for an impressive $440,000. This sale is part of a more significant digital art resurgence that has taken the NFT world by storm.#AuctionUpdate #TylerHobbs’ ‘Fidenza #724’ realised £365,400, a #WorldAuctionRecord for the artist. Channelling inspiration from art history and nature into innovative computer code, this extraordinary #generative artwork forms part of a collection of 999 #NFTs. @tylerxhobbs pic.twitter.com/fn5ORtkF2R— Christie’s (@ChristiesInc) February 28, 2023Tyler Hobbs is the digital artist behind the Fidenza collection, a set of 999 NFTs that has gained significant attention due to…

Blockchain Zero-knowledge (zk) technology has the potential to revolutionize a number of sectors by providing a safe and efficient way to verify information while maintaining privacy and security, FS Insight said in a report Tuesday. The technology has a range of uses in areas including privacy, security, scalability, interoperability and sovereign identity, the report said. “Zk-tech has already seen product market fit in use cases such as privacy and authentication,” and it is expected that the ways in which the technology is implemented will increase over time. Zero-knowledge proofs allow one party to prove to another that something is true…

In 2022, the citizens of South Korea transacted 5.6 trillion Korean won ($4.3 billion) through “illegal” crypto exchanges, according to local sources. The country’s government has been especially attentive toward such money movement amid the tightening regime of licensing. On March 7, local media published the numbers the Korea Customs Service provided. According to customs, the overall amount of funds caught in economic crimes increased significantly from 3.2 trillion won ($2.5 billion) in 2021 to 8.2 trillion won ($6.2 billion) last year. Crypto transactions comprised almost 70% of all the illicit money traffic captured by the officers. However, the total amount…

Considering the regulatory struggle to keep up with ever-evolving innovations, Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission for a Europe fit for the digital age, and commissioner for competition since 2014, recommended a headstart into brainstorming implications of technologies such as the metaverse and ChatGPT.While speaking about competition policy at the Keystone Conference, Vestager highlighted how the digital transition and the shift to a digital economy had brought risks and opportunities for everyone. She believes that legislation lags behind technological advancements, adding:“We have certainly not been too quick to act — and this can be an important lesson for…

6. Does blockchain create career avenues for women in India? Poised in the world market as a technology-first economy, Indian firms are rapidly investing in blockchain technologies to create new job opportunities. Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on March 2, 2023, published its survey of 400 female crypto holders in India and concluded an uptrend among women entering crypto investing.  However, this uptrend is not limited solely to investing. Women in India are actively joining career opportunities in Web3, crypto and blockchain platforms as creators, builders, influencers, founders, developers and more. Blockchain-related jobs are opening new and much-needed job avenues for the…

Blockchain The integration will provide dApps built on the VeChain network with much-needed visibility. VeChain has integrated with DappRadar, a top multi-chain decentralized application (dApp) analytics platform, to provide dApps built on the VeChain network with much-needed cross-chain visibility. This integration will help promote global exposure for VeChain ecosystem apps. The VeChain Foundation announced the development in a recent tweet, noting that the move is part of its efforts to assist the VeChain community, which it considers its “greatest asset.” We’re excited to share we’ve completed integration with @DappRadar, providing our ecosystem of #dapps with cross-chain visibility. We’re committed to…

Some countries worldwide suffered bigger financial losses to cryptocurrency scams despite a massive bear market in 2022.Losses from crypto scams in Hong Kong amounted to 1.7 billion Hong Kong dollars ($216.6 million) last year — surging 106% from a year before — according to local police.The number of crypto-related scams reported in Hong Kong in 2022 equaled 2,336 cases, surging 67% from 1,397 cases recorded by police in 2021, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.Hong Kong scams involving crypto accounted for more than 50% of the 3.2 billion HK$ ($407 million) stolen from city residents in technology crimes, according to…

On March 6, Yuga Labs kicked off its Bitcoin-based inscription project, TwelveFold, in an auction lasting 24 hours. Once the dust had settled, the company had raised approximately $16.5 million from 288 successful bidders.According to an announcement made through the company’s official Twitter account, the successful bidders will receive their inscriptions within one week. In addition, those that did not succeed with their bids will receive their BTC back in 24 hours. However, this process wasn’t without controversy, with some observers critiquing the process Yuga chose for this sale.The TwelveFold auction has ended. Congratulations to the top 288 bidders –…