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Meet 5 NFT investors expanding the horizons of digital art and gaming

February 25, 2022

Nonfungible tokens or NFTs are one of the fastest growing types of digital assets, with potential applications in spaces such as art, gaming, music and social media.

A tech insider skewers the metaverse, Web3's utopian 'propaganda'

February 13, 2022

We caught up with Silicon Valley veteran Phil Libin to hear his take on the two technologies, their future and why the hype reminds him of Soviet propaganda.

As developers flock to Web3 apps, VCs follow

February 8, 2022

An expansion of use cases for blockchain technology has spurred the development of decentralized apps. Now, two companies building tools for web3 developers are raking in capital.

Microsoft buys into metaverse with $68.7B Activision Blizzard acquisition

January 18, 2022

Big tech is joining venture capital in a land rush for companies targeting the metaverse despite few real-world examples of the tech world's latest buzzword in action.

NFT gaming startups win massive valuations

October 20, 2021

A niche corner of the gaming industry is proving irresistible for VC investors, who see games as the first frontier for non-fungible tokens, a class of blockchain-based digital assets.

6 VC firms investing in blockchain and cryptocurrency

August 27, 2021

With blockchain and cryptocurrency reemerging in a major way, it is important to note the institutions that are propelling this change. Here are the top 6 VC firms investing in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

3 industries that are primed for blockchain integration

July 14, 2021

Top tech investors have seen blockchain's potential for industry growth and disruption, be it in the form of blockchain initiatives at long-standing companies or blockchain businesses that integrate the technology from the very beginning

Andreessen Horowitz launches crypto arms race as check sizes swell

June 24, 2021

A flood of investors into cryptocurrency is pushing up the table stakes for venture capitalists. The latest evidence: Andreessen Horowitz has raised a $2.2 billion crypto fund, the largest vehicle of its kind.

Bitcoin's problems run deeper than its volatility

May 23, 2021

Not all blockchains are created equally. Some of the most popular cryptocurrencies are based on the earliest iterations of blockchain technology—not the market as it exists today.

Crypto startups post record quarter as opportunities abound

April 9, 2021

After a yearslong winter for digital currencies, it’s spring fever for blockchain deals.

Bitcoin bull market is fueling another boom in blockchain startup deals

February 8, 2021

As bitcoin passes $30,000, renewed interest in cryptocurrencies has boosted momentum for VCs investing in blockchain startups.

Carlyle makes a blockchain bet with Calastone deal

October 26, 2020

The Carlyle Group has agreed to buy a majority stake in blockchain-based funds network Calastone in a significant exit for its VC backers.

3 key things to know about Facebook's new cryptocurrency

June 18, 2019

Facebook has released a white paper detailing its new Libra blockchain-based payment system. What does it mean for the future of crypto?

Emerging Tech Research: Blockchain

June 2, 2019

This emerging technology report provides an overview of enterprise blockchain solutions and explains how blockchain technology could be well suited to solve ongoing pain points within the financial industry. It also includes summaries of key use cases and leading providers.

Crypto crash bedamned, the promise of blockchain tech remains

March 19, 2019

Blockchain technology is experiencing some of the same growing pains as the internet, and cryptocurrencies tanked in last year's crash. But cryptocurrency and blockchain aren't synonyms.