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Ethereum platform Polygon raises $450 mn in funding led by Sequoia Capital

Other who participated in the round were SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Galaxy Digital, Galaxy Interactive, Tiger Global, Republic Capital and others

Ethereum platform Polygon raises $450 mn in funding led by Sequoia Capital
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 5:31 PM IST

What are virtual digital assets?

Budget euphoria may well be waning away on Dalal Street, but some of its announcements are still fresh in people's imaginations. Virtual digital assets are one of them. Find out more about it

What are virtual digital assets?
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 8:45 AM IST

Indian blockchain start-up Polygon bags $450 mn from Sequoia, Tiger Global

Polygon is an Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable DApps (decentralised apps) with low transaction fees without sacrificing on security

Indian blockchain start-up Polygon bags $450 mn from Sequoia, Tiger Global
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 11:35 PM IST

Unreal demand? Irregular sales worth billions fire up wild NFT market

The top 27 most expensive recorded sales across the whole NFT industry in January, totalling $1.3 billion, came from just two wallets transacting on LooksRare

Unreal demand? Irregular sales worth billions fire up wild NFT market
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 12:44 PM IST

Sale of animal-linked NFTs raises conservation funds for S African reserve

NFTs are a form of crypto asset which exploded in popularity last year

Sale of animal-linked NFTs raises conservation funds for S African reserve
Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 11:14 PM IST

After cryptocurrencies, money laundering via NFTs next big worry

After serious concerns were raised on cryptocurrencies and their misuse for money laundering and hawala-based transactions by terror groups and criminals

After cryptocurrencies, money laundering via NFTs next big worry
Updated On : 03 Feb 2022 | 6:10 PM IST

Hackers steal $323 mn in crypto from cross-chain protocol Wormhole

Wormhole is a platform that allows users to transfer cryptocurrency across different blockchains.

Hackers steal $323 mn in crypto from cross-chain protocol Wormhole
Updated On : 03 Feb 2022 | 2:38 PM IST

Govt to take balanced view on cryptocurrency, says PEA Sanjeev Sanyal

The government will take a balanced view on the issue of regulation of cryptocurrencies as they have implications on the country's financial stability, Principal Economic Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal said.

Govt to take balanced view on cryptocurrency, says PEA Sanjeev Sanyal
Updated On : 31 Jan 2022 | 6:53 PM IST

Lennon outfit, McCartney notes part of memorabilia to be sold as NFTs

The items are being sold in partnership with Julian's auction house and Yellow Heart NFT

Lennon outfit, McCartney notes part of memorabilia to be sold as NFTs
Updated On : 25 Jan 2022 | 11:38 PM IST

Walmart reveals plans to enter blockchain-based Metaverse, sell NFTs

Amid the buzz around Metaverse, retail giant Walmart has revealed plans to enter the field of highly immersive virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) and Blockchain-based world

Walmart reveals plans to enter blockchain-based Metaverse, sell NFTs
Updated On : 17 Jan 2022 | 10:37 AM IST

Victims of $200 mn BitMart cryptocurrency hack still waiting for refunds

Victims of a $200 million hack of popular cryptocurrency exchange BitMart are still waiting for their money even after over a month since the exchange was hacked.

Victims of $200 mn BitMart cryptocurrency hack still waiting for refunds
Updated On : 10 Jan 2022 | 10:27 AM IST

Blockchain SaaS startup Cion Digital raises $12 mn from Green Visor, others

The US-based firm is planning an R&D Centre in Pune. It is undertaking a pan-India recruitment drive with offer of permanent WFH

Blockchain SaaS startup Cion Digital raises $12 mn from Green Visor, others
Updated On : 06 Jan 2022 | 7:08 PM IST

The top technology buzzwords of 2021

Will Metaverse, Web 3.0, Blockchain and NFT change everything as promised by expanding our virtual universe? Or they are only hype? Find out about these technologies which became buzzwords of 2021

The top technology buzzwords of 2021
Updated On : 31 Dec 2021 | 8:30 AM IST

What is Web 3.0 and why it is being called next generation internet?

2021 had some new terms that entered the common lexicon, like cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse and Web 3.0. Let's understand Web 3.0 and how it may change the future of internet

What is Web 3.0 and why it is being called next generation internet?
Updated On : 24 Dec 2021 | 8:30 AM IST

What does the road ahead for cryptocurrencies look like in India?

India emerged as the fastest-growing crypto market in the world this year. A Bill to regulate it remained a work in progress. So, what's puzzling the government? And how was the year 2021 for cryptos?

What does the road ahead for cryptocurrencies look like in India?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 8:30 AM IST

Is that NFT you're buying authentic? There are ways of finding out

While certain tools can alert a potential buyer to a fraud, there are few guarantees in this complex new world

Is that NFT you're buying authentic? There are ways of finding out
Updated On : 22 Dec 2021 | 6:08 AM IST

Antler India to invest a third of corpus in Web3, blockchain start-ups

The VC firm will look to make the investments at ticket sizes of $250,000 and above.

Antler India to invest a third of corpus in Web3, blockchain start-ups
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 12:48 AM IST

Web 3.0, blockchain can add $1.1 tn to India's GDP by 2032: Report

Digital asset market capitalisation was nearly $1.5 billion in 2013, and stands at about $3 trillion today

Web 3.0, blockchain can add $1.1 tn to India's GDP by 2032: Report
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 3:51 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Next big tech revolution, status quo on rates, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Monday

Best of BS Opinion: Next big tech revolution, status quo on rates, and more
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 6:20 AM IST

The next big tech revolution

Blockchain's promise: Dramatically speeding up transactions

The next big tech revolution
Updated On : 05 Dec 2021 | 11:46 PM IST