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Subspace Labs raises funding for a more scalable, sustainable blockchain

TechCrunch

As the crypto space has grown in popularity, some of the most popular blockchains have struggled to meet user demand. . New projects are aiming to tackle issues like notoriously high energy use, hefty gas fees and low transaction throughput that are plaguing some of the major blockchain networks.

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Singapore-based fintech STACS raises $3.6M to develop blockchain platforms for financial institutions

TechCrunch

The company develops blockchain platforms that can work with financial institutions’ existing infrastructure, and its core technology is also used in GreenSTACS for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments. Project Ubin, the Singaporean money authority’s blockchain initiative, moves closer to commercialization.

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9 ways IT leaders can impact sustainability initiatives

CIO

Companies across industries are committing to maximizing sustainability within their operations — and IT is at the heart of most of these efforts. In its Worldwide Sustainability/ESG 2023 Predictions , analyst firm IDC sees digital and sustainability transformations converging. Now is no time for sideline sitting, however.

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Luxury fashion meets blockchain on Syky, the Seven Seven Six-backed web3 platform

TechCrunch

In 2017, Delahunt was at Ralph Lauren and had her first look at the blockchain, but it wasn’t until years later while working to pioneer some digital wardrobe projects with companies, like Snap, Bitmoji and Roblox, that she had an opportunity to see that web3 was going to be “more than a niche community” for luxury fashion. “It

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Exploring Salesforce Blockchain

Perficient

Enter Salesforce Blockchain, a revolutionary technology integrated into the Salesforce platform, offering new possibilities for business transformation. In this blog, we will delve into the world of Salesforce Blockchain, exploring its applications, use cases, and implementation strategies that are shaping the future of business in 2024.

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How blockchain is a great opportunity for developers?

OTS Solutions

Why is Blockchain a Great Opportunity for Developers? The price spike in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in the past year has revitalized public interest in blockchain technologies. Blockchain technologies are no longer too sophisticated to be grasped by the new developer, either.

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Stacked gets $13M to be the Twitch for web3 gamers

TechCrunch

Few areas in tech today are as polarized as the blockchain gaming space. Legacy developers and gamers are calling play-to-earn games Ponzi schemes, while crypto-believers say games that incorporate “tokenomics” are the future for empowering players and creators. “But prices are being normalized.”