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Polychain puts its money on HotStreak to streamline sports betting using blockchain

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In the world of sports betting, instant payments and reliable custody are key to the user experience. HotStreak , a web3 platform for daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests, is wagering that the decentralized nature of the blockchain makes it an ideal solution for DFS platforms. It doubled in size in 2021 with over $52.7

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Eksab gets $3M to scale its fantasy football platform across MENA and Africa

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Football or soccer, the latter commonly used in the US, is the most popular and watched sport globally with over five billion football fans according to its apex governing body , FIFA. ” Sorare raises $680 million for its fantasy sports NFT game. . ” Sorare raises $680 million for its fantasy sports NFT game.

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Ayoken raises $1.4M to grow its NFT marketplace for creatives

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The startup’s marketplace, Ayokenlabs , will feature digital collectibles from musicians, sports brands and influencers from all over the world. NFT holders will also get other perks like access to unreleased music and exclusive live events by the creatives. Ayoken, an NFT marketplace for creatives, has raised $1.4

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Daily Crunch: Hackers pinched LastPass customers’ encrypted password vaults, parent company admits

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Blockchain infrastructure galore : Jacquelyn writes that QuickNode raises $60 million at a $800 million valuation to become the “AWS of blockchain.” Now here’s five more: Nothing but net : Kyle attended a Niantic event about NBA All-World to give you an inside look at why the Pokémon GO maker is trying its hand at sports.

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Daily Crunch: AI content developer Jasper now valued at $1.5B following capital infusion

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So, Apple had an event : Romain gives you a look at the new entry-level iPad that he says looks just like the iPad Pro. We have even more for you from Apple’s surprise October event. What’s going on with Do Kwon : Manish has the latest on Terra’s Do Kwon, who has charges against him related to the $40 billion wipeout of his blockchain.

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Daily Crunch: YouTube rolls out support for dubbing videos in more than 40 languages

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We’ve got some fun updates from the events team — Lauren S announced the TechCrunch Early Stage Audience Choice winners. Developers of decentralized apps have a new friend in Coinbase, which launched Base , an Ethereum-focused layer to aid in development of the apps on the blockchain. PST, subscribe here. Jacquelyn has more.

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Top 7 Gaming Trends and Technologies in 2024

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Top gaming trends and technologies In the near future, we may expect something truly extraordinary from both big and small gaming studios using such technologies as AI, VR, Blockchain, and others. Different from blockchain-based games, crypto-based games offer players the chance to win cryptocurrency.

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