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Open source vulnerabilities will hamper the next generation of the web
Enterprise Content Management

Open source vulnerabilities will hamper the next generation of the web

Open source flaws threaten to destabilise the development of new web innovations, such as Web 3.0 and the metaverse, according to a survey by global content management system provider, Forrit.

By Peter Proud • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers
Artificial Intelligence

Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers

While the concept of virtual idols and virtual influencers may still be unfamiliar in Europe, in the Americas and Asia, they are already on the rise.

By Raymond Ma • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

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Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Software-as-a-Service

Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund

Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Nium launches stablecoin card platform for businesses
Disaster Recovery

Nium launches stablecoin card platform for businesses

Businesses holding about USD $200 billion in stablecoins can now spend them through Visa and Mastercard cards via one Nium API.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
Digital Transformation

Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity

Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.

By Steve Durbin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet
Data Protection

MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption
Crypto

Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups
Cybersecurity

Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0
Fintech

Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0

On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Unified Communications

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Google

DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era
Crypto

How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.

By Yash Patel • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Web 3.0 Blockchain Market projected to have CAGR of 44.9%
Crypto

Web 3.0 Blockchain Market projected to have CAGR of 44.9%

Future Market Insights have projected that the Web 3.0 Blockchain market will grow to an estimated valuation of USD $116.51 billion by 2033.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

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Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users
Crypto

Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users

Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
AgriTrace launched to tackle AUD $3 billion food fraud losses
Data Analytics

AgriTrace launched to tackle AUD $3 billion food fraud losses

SQiBLE and Falconlabs have launched AgriTrace, a blockchain-based platform to combat AUD $3 billion annual food fraud losses in Australian agriculture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025