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Expected Blockchain Statistics and Trends for 2024

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When Blockchain first emerged as the technology that backed cryptocurrencies, it was met with cynicism and skepticism. A decade and more later, the hype hasn’t died down and blockchain is all the rage. Blockchain market was worth $5.85 Tech experts were undermining its functionalities and criticizing its fervor.

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For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot

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is VP and global head of Business Marketing, Measurement and Insights at Activision Blizzard Media and Esports. The allure is obvious, as the relationship between the blockchain, metaverse and gaming makes sense. Let’s start with the example of blockchain and, more specifically, NFTs. Jonathan Stringfield , Ph.D.,

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Allocating equity, unicorn traffic jam, blockchain gaming survey

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Dear Sophie: Do we need a visa to explore the US market? Dear Sophie: Do we need a visa to explore the US market? Unicorn exits augur poorly as Justworks delays IPO, citing ‘market conditions’. Justworks’ IPO delay indicates that the enthusiasm gap between private markets and their public analog is wide. Walter Thompson.

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Cryptocurrency wallet and blockchain tech startup imToken raises $30 million Series B

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ImToken , the blockchain tech startup and crypto wallet developer, announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Qiming Venture Partners. It also plans to expand its research arm for blockchain technology, called imToken Labs and open offices in more countries.

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Japan’s gaming blockchain builder Oasys raises $20M in private token sale

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Whether they do it out of a fear of missing out or genuine belief in blockchain technologies, the trend appears irreversible at least for now, as investment keeps pouring into the industry. Oasys, a Japan- and Singapore-based startup that’s building a blockchain for gaming developers, has just raised $20 million.

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Athleisure icon Ty Haney raises $9.8M in fresh funding for her blockchain rewards startup

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Outdoor Voices founder Ty Haney made a name for herself by making sportswear the hottest trend among non-athletes. The startup uses blockchain technology to help brands build customer loyalty without having to rely on buying up pricey ads on third-party social media platforms, Haney explained.

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TC editors weigh in: Tech, trends and controversy in the cryptoverse

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Blockchain, DeFi and web3 technologies continue to evolve rapidly in a world of wild extremes. AR: Absolutely — lots of people use the word “crypto” as a synonym for everything related to blockchain technology, though it mainly captures the financial applications/tokens themselves. There’s never a dull moment in the cryptoverse.

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