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Nium launches stablecoin card platform for businesses

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Nium unveils a stablecoin card issuance platform that lets businesses spend digital dollar balances via Visa and Mastercard through one API.
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Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.
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MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.
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How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.
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Web 3.0 Blockchain Market projected to have CAGR of 44.9%

Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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Future Market Insights have projected that the Web 3.0 Blockchain market will grow to an estimated valuation of USD $116.51 billion by 2033.
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It's time for digital marketers to dip their toes in Web 3.0

Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet, is set to revolutionize digital marketing and give power back to users.
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The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups

Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.