Former a16z general partner Katie Haun maintains optimism about the cryptocurrency market despite recent corrections. She manages two investment funds translating to $1.5 billion, signaling her bullish sentiments. Haun highlighted regulatory issues, criticizing the SEC for overstepping its original jurisdiction, specifically in non-traditional areas like crypto.
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Argus Secures $10M Seed Round and Launches World Engine: A New Era for Web3 Gaming
Haun Ventures leads a $10 million seed round for Web3 gaming studio Argus, which announces the launch of the World Engine, a blockchain-gaming software developer kit (SDK). Aimed at empowering developers to create unique Web3 gaming ecosystems, the World Engine and Argus’ in-house content game studio provide the tools needed for groundbreaking Web3 gaming.
Ripple Case Verdict Sparks Debate About Future of Digital Asset Regulation
The recent verdict in the Ripple case, acknowledging XRP as a security for institutional investors but not public sales, has sparked debate. Critics argue the decision creates a new asset class, shifting identities between securities and non-securities. Proponents, such as Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, see potential for this ruling to shape crypto regulations. Overall, uncertainty pushes for Congress to provide clearer digital asset laws.
Zora Network Revolutionizes NFT Landscape: Pros, Cons, and Main Conflicts
The Zora Network, focused on revolutionizing the NFT landscape, introduces its layer 2 blockchain network for faster, cheaper, and environmentally friendly minting processes. Built on Optimism’s tech stack and secured by Ethereum, Zora’s platform already endorses over 35 groups, attracts over 100,000 monthly users, and has raised $60 million in investments.
Argus Labs Raises $10M: Revolutionizing Crypto Gaming with Scalable On-Chain Worlds
Crypto gaming startup Argus Labs raised $10m in seed funding for its World Engine, an SDK enabling game developers to create custom layer-2 blockchain networks on Ethereum. The platform aims to revolutionize gaming with increased on-chain elements, scalability, and user-generated content, empowering developers and players to build and expand Web3 games and communities.
Coinbase’s Global Advisory Council: Navigating Crypto Regulations with Former US Lawmakers
Coinbase launches its Global Advisory Council, including former US lawmakers Patrick Toomey, Tim Ryan, and Patrick Maloney, to navigate crypto regulations. The council aims to collaborate with regulators, shaping the future of cryptocurrency and bridging the gap between regulators and innovators.