Web3
Crypto VC Performance in 2022
Venture capitalists invested more than $30 billion into crypto and blockchain startups in 2022, despite the macro headwinds and the market downturn. Galaxy Digital Head of Firmwide Research Alex Thorn shares his insights. Plus, a closer look on why Web3 accounted for most deals and the U.S. dominance in crypto venture capital.
CES 2023 Highlights
Some of the world's biggest brands are investing and diving into Web3, blockchain, and the digital assets space. Here are some of the highlights from CoinDesk's special coverage of this year's Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Solo Ceesay on Calaxy App, Metaverse Outlook
Joining CoinDesk TV's Christine Lee from CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Calaxy Co-Founder and CEO Solo Ceesay shares insights into Calaxy, a social marketplace for creators, in partnership with NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie. Plus, his take on the future of Web3 and the metaverse.
Hackers Steal High-Value NFTs From Prominent Web3 Builders
Web3 builder CloneX COO Nikhil Gopalani and prominent non-fungible token (NFT) collector CryptoNovo lost dozens of NFTs likely worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers over the past few days after their crypto wallets were compromised. "The Hash" panel discusses the details and how to protect against NFT scams.
What To Expect From CES 2023 in Las Vegas
CoinDesk is kicking off live special coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Thursday, exploring how some of the world's biggest brands are investing and diving into Web3, blockchain, and the digital assets space. CoinDesk Chief of Staff for Content Pete Pachal shares a preview.
Preserving History With Blockchain Technology
While 2022 rattled the crypto industry, many have still found impactful ways to leverage blockchain technology. Michael Chobanian of Ukraine's Kuna exchange and Theresa Kennedy of the Black History DAO discuss how Web3 can help communities preserve their history.
Soccer Player Jesse Lingard Enters the Metaverse
Former FIFA World cup player and current Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard, along with Jawad Ashraf, CEO of metaverse platform Virtua, share insights into their partnership that aims to bring the world of soccer into Web3.
Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO
Yuga Labs, the Web3 startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that former Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre is joining the company as CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses what Alegre's gaming expertise will bring to Yuga Labs' Web3 world.
Tezos Co-Founder on FTX Fallout
Tezos co-founder Kathleen Breitman reflects on the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and why the industry needs to review the “role of marketing and pumping in the cryptocurrency space.” Plus, her take on the prolonged crypto winter and developments in DeFi and Web3.