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14 - Web3 Funding Frenzy: Gameplay Galaxy Raises Millions And Lemniscap Launches Fund

Gameplay Galaxy secures $11.17 million in extended seed funding, while Lemniscap raises a $70 million fund for Web3 startups. ParaFi Capital, Bridge, and Space and Time also announce significant fundraising successes, highlighting growing investor interest in blockchain and crypto technologies.Sources:https://www.nftgators.com/gameplay-galaxy-secures-11m-seed-extension-co-led-by-blockchain-capital-and-merit-circle/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lemniscap-raises-70-million-for-new-fund-to-back-emergent-web3-trends-and-pioneering-founders-302232998.htmlhttps://www.livebitcoinnews.com/parafi-capital-raises-120-million-to-invest-in-crypto-fund-gp-shares/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-coinbase-square-vets-aim-160000593.htmlhttps://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/space-and-time-raises-20m-in-series-a-funding.htmlhttps://www.ceoinsightsasia.com/news/-hashkey-and-kaia-partner-to-accelerate-web3-adoption-in-asia-nwid-12549.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Gameplay Galaxy Secures $11M Seed Extension Co-Led by Blockchain Capital and Merit Circle(00:02:28) Lemniscap Raises $70 Million For New Fund to Back Emergent Web3 Trends and Pioneering Founders(00:04:11) ParaFi Capital Raises $120 Million for Crypto Fund Investments(00:06:55) Coinbase and Square Vets Level Up Stablecoins with Bridge and $58 Million in Funding(00:08:39) Space and Time Raises $20M in Series A Funding, Backed by Microsoft(00:10:39) HashKey and Kaia Partner to Accelerate Web3 Adoption in Asia

13 - SEC Sues Kraken As Crypto Ecosystem Evolves

The SEC files a lawsuit against Kraken for alleged securities law violations, while the crypto ecosystem continues to evolve with Immutable X partnering with Squid, Okto Wallet receiving a UAE license, Optimism approving the Bedrock upgrade, and Aptos launching an accelerator program in Asia-Pacific.Sources:https://bsc.news/post/sec-sues-kraken-unpacking-the-legal-battle-shaking-the-crypto-worldhttps://www.cointrust.com/market-news/immutable-x-partners-with-squid-to-revolutionize-cross-chain-web3-gaminghttps://coinpedia.org/news/okto-wallet-by-coindcx-becomes-first-web3-wallet-licensed-by-rak-dao/https://bsc.news/post/optimism-set-to-improve-performance-and-security-with-bedrock-upgradehttps://www.cointrust.com/market-news/aptos-foundation-launches-movementum-accelerator-to-boost-web3-innovation-in-apacOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:33) SEC Sues Kraken: Unpacking the Legal Battle Shaking the Crypto World(00:01:58) Immutable X Partners with Squid to Revolutionize Cross-Chain Web3 Gaming(00:05:17) CoinDCX's Okto Wallet Becomes First Web3 Wallet Licensed by UAE's RAK DAO(00:06:33) Optimism Set to Improve Performance and Security with Bedrock Upgrade(00:08:09) Aptos Foundation Launches Movementum Accelerator to Boost Web3 Innovation in APAC

12 - Anchorage Digital Launches PYUSD Rewards Program And Optimism Approves Bedrock Upgrade

Anchorage Digital introduces a rewards program for institutional clients holding PayPal USD stablecoins. Optimism's Token House approves the Bedrock upgrade to enhance network performance. Meanwhile, the SEC files a lawsuit against Kraken, Aptos launches an accelerator program in Asia-Pacific, and Okto Wallet receives a license from RAK Digital Assets Oasis.Sources:https://insidebitcoins.com/news/anchorage-digital-introduces-paypal-stablecoin-yield-program-for-institutional-clientshttps://bsc.news/post/optimism-set-to-improve-performance-and-security-with-bedrock-upgradehttps://bsc.news/post/sec-sues-kraken-unpacking-the-legal-battle-shaking-the-crypto-worldhttps://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/aptos-foundation-and-amnis-finance-launch-movementum-accelerator-to-empower-web3-innovation-in-apac-1033732157https://coinpedia.org/news/okto-wallet-by-coindcx-becomes-first-web3-wallet-licensed-by-rak-dao/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Anchorage Digital Introduces PayPal Stablecoin Yield Program for Institutional Clients(00:02:12) Optimism Set to Improve Performance and Security with Bedrock Upgrade(00:05:35) SEC Sues Kraken: Unpacking the Legal Battle Shaking the Crypto World(00:07:07) Aptos Foundation and Amnis Finance Launch Movementum Accelerator to Empower Web3 Innovation in APAC(00:09:01) CoinDCX's Okto Wallet Becomes First Web3 Wallet Licensed by UAE's RAK DAO

11 - Crypto Regulations Evolve Globally As US Candidates Weigh In

New Zealand proposes crypto tax compliance measures, El Salvador enhances Bitcoin transaction safety, and the SEC plans new reporting rules for ETFs. Meanwhile, US presidential candidate Kamala Harris signals support for crypto industry growth, and Binance's new CEO discusses the exchange's future direction.Sources:https://www.coindesk.com/video/kamala-harris-signals-interest-in-friendlier-stance-on-crypto-binance-ceo-on-exchanges-future/https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/new-zealand-enforces-oecd-crypto-reporting-framework-in-new-tax-bill/https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/new-zealand-enforces-oecd-crypto-reporting-framework-in-new-tax-bill/https://invezz.com/news/2024/08/28/el-salvadors-bukele-proposes-new-crypto-regulations-to-enhance-bitcoin-transaction-safety/https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/new-zealand-enforces-oecd-crypto-reporting-framework-in-new-tax-bill/https://invezz.com/news/2024/08/28/el-salvadors-bukele-proposes-new-crypto-regulations-to-enhance-bitcoin-transaction-safety/https://coingape.com/?p=214483Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Kamala Harris Signals Interest in Friendlier Stance on Crypto; Binance CEO on Exchange's Future(00:02:23) New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework(00:05:31) El Salvador's President Bukele Proposes New Crypto Regulations to Enhance Bitcoin Transaction Safety(00:06:52) US SEC To Impose New Reporting Rules, Impacting Bitcoin & Ether ETF Issuers

10 - Vanguard Shuns Bitcoin ETFs As MicroStrategy Joins MSCI World Index

Vanguard rejects spot Bitcoin ETFs, staying true to its conservative approach, while MicroStrategy gains inclusion in the MSCI World Index. Meanwhile, State Street partners with Taurus to enhance digital asset services, focusing on tokenization amidst regulatory challenges in the U.S.Sources:https://www.fxempire.com/news/article/crypto-news-today-vanguard-rules-out-spot-bitcoin-etf-microstrategy-joins-world-index-1431083https://thetokenizer.io/2024/08/23/state-street-focuses-on-tokenization-amid-u-s-regulatory-challenges/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:35) Vanguard Rules Out Bitcoin ETF as Microstrategy Joins World Index(00:04:38) State Street Focuses on Tokenization Amid U.S. Regulatory Challenges

9 - Crypto Startups Secure Millions In Funding For Web3 Innovation

Multiple crypto and blockchain startups, including Ark Labs, Rumpel Labs, and SatLayer, have raised significant funding to advance various Web3 technologies. From Bitcoin scalability solutions to airdrop trading platforms and re-staking services, these investments highlight growing interest in blockchain innovation across different sectors.Sources:https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2024/08/23/bitcoin-news-tim-draper-invests-in-ark-labs-in-a-pre-seed-round-of-2-5-million/https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/08/26/crypto-startup-backed-by-likes-of-dragonfly-aims-to-create-market-to-trade-airdrop-related-points/https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/gate-ventures-unveils-100m-web3-fund-with-abu-dhabis-blockchain-center/https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2024/08/22/gamee-receives-an-investment-from-pantera-capital-to-expand-its-presence-in-the-ton-gaming-ecosystem/https://www.finsmes.com/2024/08/satlayer-raises-8m-in-pre-seed-funding.htmlhttps://www.crypto-news-flash.com/fanton-secures-seed-investment-from-animoca-brands-delphi-ventures-hashkey-x-ton-accelerator-and-kenetic-capital-to-propel-its-blockchain-fantasy-football-platform/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Tim Draper Invests in Ark Labs in a Pre-Seed Round of $2.5 Million(00:02:01) Crypto Startup Backed by Dragonfly Aims to Create Market to Trade Airdrop-Related Points(00:03:43) Gate Ventures and Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center Launch $100M Web3 Innovation Fund(00:06:50) Pantera Capital Expands Investment in TON Gaming Ecosystem(00:08:28) SatLayer Raises $8M in Pre-Seed Funding(00:10:19) Fanton Secures Seed Investment from Animoca Brands, Delphi Ventures, HashKey x TON Accelerator, and Kenetic Capital to Propel Its Blockchain Fantasy Football Platform

8 - Web3 Gaming Surges With Immutable Passport Milestone And Soulbound Funding

Immutable Passport reaches 2 million signups, while Soulbound raises $4 million for its social gaming ecosystem. Aptos partners with Myco for Web3 streaming, and Mickey Mouse enters public domain, sparking NFT frenzy. Anchorage Digital introduces rewards for institutional PYUSD holders.Sources:https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/08/22/aptos-foundation-joins-myco-to-revolutionize-web3-integration/https://bsc.news/post/mickey-mouse-nfts-sail-to-the-top-on-opensea-as-iconic-steamboat-willie-enters-public-domainhttps://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/animoca-brands-backed-soulbound-raises-4-million-for-web3-social-gaming-1033716095https://insidebitcoins.com/news/anchorage-digital-introduces-paypal-stablecoin-yield-program-for-institutional-clientshttps://blockchain.news/news/immutable-passport-surpasses-2-million-signupsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Aptos Collaborates with Myco to Enhance Web3 Entertainment(00:02:16) Mickey Mouse NFTs Sail to the Top on OpenSea as Iconic Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain(00:05:00) Animoca Brands-Backed Soulbound Raises $4 Million for Web3 Social Gaming(00:06:37) Anchorage Digital Introduces PayPal Stablecoin Yield Program for Institutional Clients(00:08:30) Immutable (IMX) Passport Surpasses 2 Million Signups, Revolutionizing Web3 Gaming Wallets

Crypto Security Alert: Ledger Library Compromised, Arbitrum’s New Roadmap

Breaking news on Ledger Library security breach. Arbitrum unveils new roadmap for blockchain innovation. Anchorage Digital launches PYUSD reward program. Ember Sword migrates to Mantle Network. CertiK's Kraken mishap highlights communication issues. Arbitrum Nova debuts on Dune, boosting Web3 gaming.Sources:https://cryptoslate.com/anchorage-digital-launches-reward-program-for-pyusd-holders-amid-1b-milestone/https://blockchain.news/news/offchain-labs-unveils-arbitrum-roadmaphttps://nftplazas.com/ember-sword-move-to-mantle/https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/certiks-misstep-with-kraken-highlights-need-for-enhanced-communicationhttps://cryptoticker.io/en/breaking-news-ledger-compromisedhttps://blockchain.news/news/arbitrum-nova-launches-on-dune-enhancing-web3-gaming-and-social-applicationsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Anchorage Digital Launches Reward Program for PYUSD Holders Amid $1B Milestone(00:02:15) Offchain Labs Unveils Arbitrum Roadmap to Boost Blockchain Innovation(00:04:06) Ember Sword to Move from Immutable X to Mantle Network(00:06:53) CertiK's Misstep with Kraken Highlights Need for Enhanced Communication(00:08:22) BREAKING News: Ledger Library Compromised, Urgent Security Alert Issued(00:09:54) Arbitrum Nova Launches on Dune, Enhancing Web3 Gaming and Social Applications

Japan’s Web3 Push and Global Crypto Regulation Tightens

PwC and NTT Digital collaborate on 'Digital Public Goods' using Web3 and blockchain in Japan. Meanwhile, global efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies intensify with new policies and legal frameworks being introduced worldwide.Sources:https://coingeek.com/japan-pwc-ntt-digital-to-develop-digital-public-goods-using-web3-blockchain/https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-legislation-2024-how-gop-senate-hopes-to-reshape-us-crypto-regulations/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Japan: PwC, NTT Digital to Develop 'Digital Public Goods' Using Web3, Blockchain(00:03:22) Global Crypto Regulation Efforts Intensify with New Policies and Legal Frameworks

Wall Street Giants Make Moves in Crypto ETF Space

Franklin Templeton files for Bitcoin and Ether Crypto Index ETF, while Morgan Stanley reveals holdings in Grayscale and Ark Bitcoin ETFs. JPMorgan's crypto strategy is unveiled on Empire Podcast, signaling increased institutional interest in digital assets.Sources:https://coingape.com/franklin-templeton-files-for-bitcoin-and-ether-crypto-index-etf/https://coingape.com/morgan-stanley-reveals-holdings-grayscale-ark-21shares-bitcoin-etf/https://blockworks.co/podcast/empire/4a73afea-5120-11ee-a4ff-07236249ad10Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:34) Franklin Templeton Files For Bitcoin and Ether Crypto Index ETF(00:03:59) Morgan Stanley Reveals Holdings In Grayscale, Ark Bitcoin ETFs In New SEC Filing(00:05:52) JPMorgan Crypto Strategy Revealed on Empire Podcast