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Singtel & SK Telecom join forces for next-gen telecom networks
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gaming
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firewalls
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virtualisation
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.
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Chirp CEO criticises telecom sector, advocates for DePIN solutions
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blockchain
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censorship
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intelligent systems
Tim Kravchunovsky, CEO of Chirp, criticises traditional telecoms and finance, urging for decentralized blockchain networks, especially after the US ACP's end.
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MultiversX & eCornell launch blockchain education programme
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blockchain
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edutech
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web3
MultiversX and eCornell launch a global initiative to introduce underserved students to blockchain, offering free courses and hands-on experience.
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OpenPayd's annual recurring revenue tops GBP £40 million
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fintechs
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cx
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digital transformation
OpenPayd doubles growth for the second year, hitting over GBP £40 million ARR, as embedded finance adoption surges. CEO Dimitrova eyes new milestones.
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Dastan names Katy Koob as VP of Revenue to lead growth
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blockchain
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ai
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web3
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+.
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Haven1 partners with Stader Labs to launch hsETH staking token
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
Haven1 partners with Stader Labs to debut hsETH, a liquid staking token boosting rewards and engagement in the Ethereum ecosystem, set for Q3 2024.
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Unstoppable Domains & Secret Network launch .Secret Web3 TLD
Thu, 30th May 2024
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blockchain
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network infrastructure
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data privacy
Unstoppable Domains and Secret Network launch the .Secret Web3 domain, enhancing privacy and security for digital identity and blockchain communication.
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Metropolis launches new .metropolis Web3 domains with Unstoppable
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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network management
Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.
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APhone teams up with Aethir for decentralised cloud services
Tue, 21st May 2024
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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blockchain
APhone and Aethir announce a partnership to decentralise cloud smartphone and GPU cloud computing, enhancing full node deployment accessibility.
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Primer & Banxa unite to boost global crypto adoption
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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web3
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.
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Unstoppable Domains joins GlobalBlock for enhanced brand protection
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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data protection
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martech
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cybersecurity
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.
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
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.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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gender equality
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iwd
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%.
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IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.
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QX Lab AI unveils world-first hybrid GenAI in 100 languages
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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ai
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web3
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chip
QX Lab AI has released a breakthrough AGI service dubbed Ask QX, democratising AI via a multi-lingual platform with comprehensive Indian language coverage.
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iCandy partners with Matter Labs to boost Web3 gaming with zkCandy
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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gaming
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
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.
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DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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nike
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opera
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google
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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Bitget Wallet strengthens sports fan economy with Chiliz partnership
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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.
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Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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ai
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web3
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growth
Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.
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Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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nz
Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.