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

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

BigAds secures $140,000 from Avalanche to expand its decentralised in-game ad network, aiming to boost transparency and fair rewards in gaming ads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions
Digital Transformation

Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Crypto

OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge
Crypto

Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn
Hyperscale

OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds
Crypto

LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ledger warns of NPM attack thwarted by malware coding errors
Malware

Ledger warns of NPM attack thwarted by malware coding errors

Ledger warned of a major NPM supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency wallets, thwarted due to malware coding errors preventing widespread fund theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ
Crypto

Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer
Crypto

David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer

David Taylor joins ASI Alliance as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global efforts advancing decentralised artificial intelligence and superintelligence projects.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook
Software-as-a-Service

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Live AI interpretation bridges language gap at Consensus 2025
Crypto

Live AI interpretation bridges language gap at Consensus 2025

Interprefy enhanced multilingual communication at CoinDesk Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong with AI-driven captions and live English-Mandarin interpretation for 500+ attendees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

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Avalanche & Team1 launch USD $100,000 grant for Indian Web3
Blockchain

Avalanche & Team1 launch USD $100,000 grant for Indian Web3

Avalanche partners with Team1 to launch a USD $100,000 grant supporting India's young Web3 developers through funding and mentorship programmes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate
Digital Transformation

Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate

Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival
Blockchain

NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival

Mintable teams with Singapore's Ministry for a family-friendly NFT Eco Treasure Hunt at the 2025 Youth4Climate Festival to promote sustainability education.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
Crypto

FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list

FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025