Web3

CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses a high-level overview on the state of crypto adoption in Asia, after returning from a whirlwind trip overseas. Parker shares insights into the sentiment towards NFTs, Web3 gaming, and the nuances of Hong Kong's approach to the digital asset market.

Sep 21, 2023

Blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands raised $20 million to advance its metaverse project "Mocaverse." Animoca Brands co-founder and Executive Chairman Yat Siu discusses what this means for the future of the metaverse and the broader Web3 ecosystem. "To set the record straight, there is capital going into Web3," Siu said.

Sep 18, 2023

A new non-custodial wallet-as-a-service is offering fintech and corporate clients from acting as custodians, in an effort to make it easier for end users to access DeFi and other Web3 apps. Fireblocks co-founder and CEO Michael Shaulov shares insights into the move. "On the back of what happened with FTX, Celsius, and other entities last year...we've seen a lot of demand from end users to get clarity on what is the control of their wallets," Shaulov said.

Sep 15, 2023

Google Cloud and OnFinality are collaborating with the aim to help Web3 developers build and scale decentralized applications on the Polkadot network. Google Cloud global head of Web3 strategy James Tromans discusses the announcement, along with insights into Google's future Web3 ambitions.

Sep 14, 2023

Tokenized real estate platform Roofstock OnChain recently sold another home through its NFT marketplace for more than $200,000 worth of USDC. Roofstock onChain Head of Web3 Initiatives Sanjay Raghavan discusses the details of the sale, sharing insights into the future of Web3 real estate investments and tokenizing real-world assets.

Sep 12, 2023

Coinbase Prime is debuting an institutional-grade Web3 Wallet, which includes features like managing NFT collections and voting on DAO governance. Coinbase's Vice President of institutional sales and trading Kevin Johnson discusses the launch and the offerings for institutional clients. Plus, a closer look at how the crypto exchange is navigating the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. 

Sep 12, 2023

Metaverse and gaming venture capital firm Animoca Brands has raised $20 million from a group of other prominent Web3 investors for its Mocaverse project. "First Mover" host Jennifer Sanasie and The Tie director of content Lawrence Lewitinn discuss the state of metaverse and blockchain gaming, as crypto winter drags on.

Sep 11, 2023

NFT artist Bobby Lee joins "The Hash" to share his journey that led him from the traditional art world to the Web3 space. He weighs in on the state of the non-fungible token marketplace and how digital creators are adapting to the ever-changing art industry.

Aug 25, 2023

Verified Labs co-founder Jon Heder, who is also known for the smash hit comedy “Napoleon Dynamite,” joins Verified Labs CEO Justin Trevor Winters on "The Hash" to discuss the upcoming animated comedy about the FTX debacle called "FORTUN3," debuting this fall. Plus, the two discuss their plans to bridge the gap between entertainment and Web3.

Aug 24, 2023

NFT startup Recur announced plans to shut down its Web3 platform due to "unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape," according to a recent post on X (formerly Twitter). This comes after Recur had a $50 million Series A funding round back in 2021. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of NFT markets as the crypto winter drags on.

Aug 21, 2023