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BigAds gets $140,000 boost from Avalanche for blockchain ads

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BigAds secures $140,000 from Avalanche to expand its decentralised in-game ad network, aiming to boost transparency and fair rewards in gaming ads.
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Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

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Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.
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OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

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OVHcloud’s new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.
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AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!

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Galaxy Digital's CEO predicts AI agents will soon be the biggest users of stablecoins, merging smart finance with instant digital payments in everyday life.
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Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.
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OVHcloud named ‘Star’ as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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OVHcloud was named a ‘Star’ for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore’s rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.
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LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.
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Ledger warns of NPM attack thwarted by malware coding errors

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Ledger warned of a major NPM supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency wallets, thwarted due to malware coding errors preventing widespread fund theft.
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From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation’s promise for everyday investors

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.
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Avalanche & Team1 launch USD $100,000 grant for Indian Web3

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Avalanche partners with Team1 to launch a USD $100,000 grant supporting India's young Web3 developers through funding and mentorship programmes.
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Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region’s digital asset market.
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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global efforts advancing decentralised artificial intelligence and superintelligence projects.
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Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.
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NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Mintable teams with Singapore's Ministry for a family-friendly NFT Eco Treasure Hunt at the 2025 Youth4Climate Festival to promote sustainability education.
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QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook

Wed, 21st May 2025
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QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.
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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.
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Live AI interpretation bridges language gap at Consensus 2025

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Interprefy enhanced multilingual communication at CoinDesk Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong with AI-driven captions and live English-Mandarin interpretation for 500+ attendees.
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FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.
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Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.
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Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.