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Hashgraph Ventures Pledges $1M to Africa’s Largest Web3 Hackathon
Hashgraph Ventures has committed $1 million to the Hedera Africa Hackathon, supporting 13,000 developers and 1,300 startups across 20+ cities, accelerating Web3, AI, and blockchain innovation for economic inclusion in Africa.
UK’s tGBP Stablecoin Listed on Kraken
Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the FCA-registered GBP-backed stablecoin, launches on Kraken, enabling compliant UK users to access DeFi, crypto-backed loans, and on-chain GBP yield while supporting broader adoption of regulated digital assets.
NANT Launches Blockchain-Enabled Capital Markets Platform
Nant Global Finance unveils a fully integrated, blockchain-enabled capital markets platform, combining regulated brokerage, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and tokenized settlement to modernize U.S. and global public securities trading.
OJK and VARA Strengthen Virtual Asset Cooperation
OJK and Dubai’s VARA formalize a cross-border MoU to enhance supervision, data sharing, and regulatory alignment for virtual assets, boosting investor protection and promoting responsible innovation across Indonesia and the UAE.
Pulsar Group Leads $300M Solmate Investment to Boost Solana Infrastructure in UAE
UAE-based Pulsar Group participates in a $300M PIPE deal for Solmate, establishing the region’s first major Solana infrastructure hub and strengthening the Middle East’s position in blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption.
Snoop Dogg Tops Celebrity Crypto Rich List with $17M Portfolio
ApeX Protocol research reveals the top 10 celebrity crypto earners, with Snoop Dogg leading at $17M, followed by Serena Williams and NFL star Saquon Barkley. Musicians and athletes dominate the rankings, highlighting growing celebrity influence in digital assets.