Friend.tech – What went wrong?

Blockchain

by Masao Akimoto - August 29, 2023September 20, 2023

Friend.tech, the blockchain-powered social media app that gained rapid popularity and endorsement from both crypto insiders and mainstream figures, is facing a significant downturn just weeks after its launch. During its initial days in closed beta earlier this month, Friend.tech demonstrated remarkable success by generating $1.68 million in fees within a

Last Week In Crypto: Rollercoaster Rides and Surprising Twists

by Masao Akimoto - August 28, 2023September 14, 2023

Another wild week in the trillion-dollar industry so it seems my dear crypto bros and girls, as last week’s filled with shocking surprises, a bit of drama, and more. Buckle up, because we're giving you the lowdown on what went down last week in the crypto realm.Bitcoin's Ups and Downs:

How Web3.0 community-based protocols are delivering colossal value to its users

by Masao Akimoto - August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

Gavin Wood, Ethereum's co-founder, popularized the phrase "Web 3.0" immediately after Ethereum's introduction in 2014. Gavin recognized the most serious problem with the Web: it demanded too much trust. Meaning the Web that people know and use today, pivots on trusting a few private companies to act in the public's

The Coolest Web3 Community – Green Light!

by Masao Akimoto - July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Web3 is growing at a rapid pace, and the wave of excitement has engulfed the entire crypto community. Web3 is an umbrella term used for the latest technological trends related to the digital space that aims to distribute the control of user data back to the users. Web3 includes but

Binance Labs Closed a $500M Investment Fund

by Masao Akimoto - June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

The venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, Binance Labs, successfully closed a $500M Investment Fund for boosting the development of Blockchain, Web 3 and value-building technologies. The funding round saw participation from several leading global institutional investors such as DST Global Partners and Breyer Capital. Several other private equity funds,

NFT Bytes – The next agenda by Blockchained India in Initialize Metaverse

by Masao Akimoto - May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

With the growing demand for crypto and blockchain projects, there is a need to provide quality education about the industry for the users to navigate it better. Blockchained India has taken upon it to generate awareness about crypto, blockchain, and other avenues by hosting virtual meetups in Initialize Metaverse. Blockchained India

Worldpay from FIS becomes the first global merchant to facilitate direct USDC Settlement!

by Masao Akimoto - April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

FIS is a financial technology leader that recently announced its subsidiary Worldpay would become the first global merchant acquirer to offer global merchants the ability to transact directly in USDC, a reserved stablecoin. This step by FIS will bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance and open up the doors for

Initialize Metaverse: The New Metaverse Hotspot

by Masao Akimoto - March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

If social media has been an important communication tool, then the “metaverse” could be the next frontier of connectivity and interaction. Every metaverse environment will be culturally specific, nuanced, and immersive, creating opportunities for varied means of communication. It's important to understand that the Metaverse isn't a pinpoint virtual world,