Web3 and the Future of Jobs: Exploring the Emerging Job Market of the Metaverse
The Web3 economy is creating a new paradigm for work and employment. With the convergence of blockchain technology, the metaverse, and digital assets, new types of jobs are emerging that promise to be more open, decentralized, and inclusive than ever before.
Amazon Deepens Crypto Presence With Cronos Partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a partnership with Cronos, a blockchain platform, to support the growth of Web3 startups through the Cronos Accelerator Program. The partnership aims to boost blockchain technology's adoption and integration in Web3, providing startups with access to AWS's resources and Cronos Labs' expertise in blockchain development. The announcement caused a surge in Cronos (CRO) price, which rose 8% in just an hour and is currently trading at $0.075, up over 15% in the last 24 hours.
Web3 Startup D3 Labs Raises Pre-Sponsored Funding from Several Investors
Web3 startup D3 Labs announced that it has secured pre-seed funding with an undisclosed amount from a number of investors, including Saison Capital, Kinesys Capital, Arkana Capital, EX Capital, Qredo, DS/X Ventures, as well as UOB Venture Management and Signum Capital through the UVM Signum Blockchain fund.
FIFA Launched AI-powered Mobile Soccer Game with Plans for NFT Integration
FIFA has launched the open beta version of its World Cup AI League, a mobile strategy soccer game that uses AI for characters, cosmetics, and gameplay elements.
Punx: Steve Aoki and 3LAU's Crypto-Inspired EDM Project on Royal Web3 Platform
Electronic musicians Steve Aoki and Justin “3LAU” Blau have formed a new collaborative project called Punx, which draws inspiration from the CryptoPunks NFT collection. Their first track “Concentrate” will be released on Web3 music rights platform Royal, with 99 NFTs up for trade after issuance. Half of all royalties from the track will be split among 99 NFT collectors chosen from among Blau’s NFT holders, Aoki’s A0k1verse Passport NFT holders, and CryptoPunks NFT holders, in an effort to democratize ownership of the song. Blau is also the co-founder and CEO of Royal, which aims to grant music fans the opportunity to support their favorite artists with NFTs that grant them rights to a percentage of a song’s royalties. Both Blau and Aoki have made numerous moves across the Web3 world and share an affinity for this technology.
Unizen (ZCX) Enters a Strategic Partnership With THORChain (RUNE)
The team at Unizen, operating the Web3 ecosystem found at zcx.com, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the team at THORChain. Specifically, Unizen has integrated the THORChain settlement layer to enable swaps between ETH (Ethereum) and AVAX (Avalanche C-chain) to BTC (Bitcoin) and vice versa.
Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says
The European Union’s agreement of a new crypto law puts the bloc in the lead on Web3 technology, U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.) told CoinDesk TV Tuesday.
Google Cloud to Help Web3 Builders Fast-Track Their Startups
Google Cloud is looking to help Web3 builders fast-track their projects by expanding its early-stage support program for the community.
The AceMeta: Introducing the World’s First Phygital Concept Store
The field of Web3 has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past year, and we see more and more well-known brands jump on that ship.
Blockchain and Crypto Leaders Converged at DAO Tokyo As Japan Increases Adoption
Japan’s regulatory and political environment for crypto and Web3 technologies has been evolving rapidly over the past several years. The Financial Services Agency of Japan reported in December 2022 it planned to lift restrictions on foreign-issued stablecoins in Japanese exchanges, which could have significant implications for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem in Japan and the wider region.
