Web3 stories

Singtel and SK Telecom have signed an MoU to advance next-gen telecom networks, focusing on AI, virtualisation, and preparing for 6G over the next two years.

Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of Chirp, criticises traditional telecoms and finance, urging for decentralized blockchain networks, especially after the US ACP's end.

MultiversX and eCornell launch a global initiative to introduce underserved students to blockchain, offering free courses and hands-on experience.

OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.

Dastan names Katy Koob as Vice President of Revenue, leveraging her Web3 and AI expertise to drive growth and lead the launch of the blockchain-based Content+.

Haven1 partners with Stader Labs to debut hsETH, a liquid staking token boosting rewards and engagement in the Ethereum ecosystem, set for Q3 2024.

Unstoppable Domains and Secret Network launch the .Secret Web3 domain, enhancing privacy and security for digital identity and blockchain communication.

Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.

APhone and Aethir announce a partnership to decentralise cloud smartphone and GPU cloud computing, enhancing full node deployment accessibility.

Crypto infrastructure provider Banxa enters a strategic partnership with global payments company Primer, aiming to streamline cryptocurrency adoption and foster the growth of the crypto and Web3 ecosystem.

The Brand Safety Alliance's new GlobalBlock service will include Unstoppable Domains to extend domain blocking protections, countering brand impersonation and IP hijacking on Web3 extensions.

SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.

A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.

QX Lab AI has released a breakthrough AGI service dubbed Ask QX, democratising AI via a multi-lingual platform with comprehensive Indian language coverage.

iCandy joins forces with Matter Labs to pioneer zkCandy, a new venture aimed at enhancing Web3 gaming by exploiting AI and interactive gaming on zkSync.

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.

Bitget Wallet bolsters its partnership with blockchain platform, Chiliz, in a bid to boost mass adoption of Web3 technologies and digitise the sports industry worldwide.

Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.

Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.