In 2023, the top ten Web3 projects collectively raised $ 1.78 billion in funding, a figure which is 70% lower than the $ 5.87 billion raised in the previous year, the findings of a new study have shown. The findings also show that Web3 projects were able to attract $ 9 billion …
Avalanche Foundation to Hop Onto the Meme Coin Train, Announces Investment in Selected Projects
The Avalanche Foundation, an institution that funds avalanche initiatives, has recently announced that it will start investing in meme coins. These purchases will be made using funds from the $ 100 million Culture Catalyst fund launched in 2022, and the tokens will be selected based on their number of holders, liquidity thresholds, and project …
Barefoot Mining CEO Projects a 52.5% Cut in Bitcoin Rewards Post-Halving
This weekend’s figures indicate that bitcoin miners are nearing a critical threshold, with fewer than 25,000 blocks remaining before the anticipated halving event. Once this milestone is reached, bitcoin miners’ rewards for each block, excluding transaction fees, will decrease to 3.125 coins post-halving, a sharp drop from the current rate of 6.25 BTC per block. […]
OCCRP Investigation Alleges Bukele Embezzled $200 Million for Bitcoin Projects in El Salvador
An investigation led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) alleges that Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, deviated hundreds of millions of dollars granted by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to develop the project of making bitcoin legal tender. OCCRP States Nayib Bukele Embezzled Funds to Make Bitcoin Legal […]
Worldcoin Kenya Controversy: Cabinet Secretary Blasted for Inconsistent Statements About Project’s License Status
A Kenyan parliamentary committee tasked with investigating Worldcoin’s activities in the African country has reportedly censured a government official over his inconsistent statements about Worldcoin’s license status. The committee also said it found that Worldcoin’s “Orbs” were not approved by the Communications Authority of Kenya as required by law. Worldcoin Allegedly Operated Without a …