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Lightspeed Faction Launches $285 Million Venture Fund for Blockchain Startups

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightspeed Faction, a leading blockchain-focused venture capital firm, today announced the launch of its inaugural $285 million venture fund. Faction will primarily invest in early stage blockchain projects and serve as a long-term capital partner as these projects scale. In addition to providing capital, the fund will serve as a seasoned resource to blockchain entrepreneurs on a range of topics from tokenomics to business scaling.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightspeed Faction, a leading blockchain-focused venture capital firm, today announced the launch of its inaugural $285 million venture fund.
  • Faction will primarily invest in early stage blockchain projects and serve as a long-term capital partner as these projects scale.
  • Faction offers founders access to a team of experienced blockchain investors and operators, servicing the industry at a time when many have fled.
  • Lightspeed Faction is a joint venture with Lightspeed Venture Partners, and as a result, combines Faction's crypto-only approach with Lightspeed's deep Silicon Valley roots and platform business scaling resources.

HTX Takes Center Stage at Australian Crypto Convention 2023, Highlighting Virtual Digital Sun

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

HTX Takes Center Stage at Australian Crypto Convention 2023, Highlighting Virtual Digital Sun

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  • HTX Takes Center Stage at Australian Crypto Convention 2023, Highlighting Virtual Digital Sun
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • On November 11 and 12, 2023, HTX participated in the Australian Crypto Convention 2023.
  • As a top cryptocurrency exchange platform, HTX has consistently taken the center stage at global cryptocurrency events to expand its international influence.
  • The Australian Crypto Convention 2023, one of the most prestigious crypto events, featured 250 industry leaders as speakers discussing the prospects of cryptocurrencies with around 15,000 attendees.

Proof of Stake Alliance Announces Updated Staking Principles with Support from 18 Industry Leaders Including Ava Labs, Alluvial, Coinbase, Lido Protocol, Paradigm, and Polychain

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The POSA staking principles ensure consumer protection and responsible innovation remain paramount as PoS networks and the ecosystems supporting them continue to grow.

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  • The POSA staking principles ensure consumer protection and responsible innovation remain paramount as PoS networks and the ecosystems supporting them continue to grow.
  • The release of these updated Industry-Wide Staking Principles follow the original set of principles published in 2020 after POSA met with the SEC.
  • In brief, the updated principles include:
    Clear communication from service providers to ensure users have all the information necessary to make informed decisions.
  • “The updated POSA principles underscore the ecosystem's commitment to clarity and responsibility, especially in a time of increased scrutiny and misconceptions.

MCO2 will have its trading suspended on Coinbase, but it continues to be traded on other exchanges worldwide

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Moss maintains confidence in blockchain platforms and participates in global forums on climate technologies to develop the carbon credit market.

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  • Moss maintains confidence in blockchain platforms and participates in global forums on climate technologies to develop the carbon credit market.
  • SÃO PAULO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazilian climate tech Moss, the leading environmental platform in carbon credit trading worldwide, announces that its MCO2 token will no longer be traded on the digital exchange Coinbase starting November 14th.
  • The trading suspension is a consequence of market conditions affecting the token's liquidity levels, which do not meet specific criteria defined by Coinbase.
  • Moss clarifies that the integrity of MCO2 remains intact, and that the decision is not related to regulatory or compliance issues.

MCO2 will have its trading suspended on Coinbase, but it continues to be traded on other exchanges worldwide

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Moss maintains confidence in blockchain platforms and participates in global forums on climate technologies to develop the carbon credit market.

Key Points: 
  • Moss maintains confidence in blockchain platforms and participates in global forums on climate technologies to develop the carbon credit market.
  • SÃO PAULO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazilian climate tech Moss, the leading environmental platform in carbon credit trading worldwide, announces that its MCO2 token will no longer be traded on the digital exchange Coinbase starting November 14th.
  • The trading suspension is a consequence of market conditions affecting the token's liquidity levels, which do not meet specific criteria defined by Coinbase.
  • Moss clarifies that the integrity of MCO2 remains intact, and that the decision is not related to regulatory or compliance issues.

NBX 2023 Berlin: The Forefront of Web3 Innovation in Europe Returns

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Europe's preeminent blockchain and Web3 assembly, the Next Block Expo (NBX) , is thrilled to announce its return to Berlin on December 4-5th, 2023.

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  • Europe's preeminent blockchain and Web3 assembly, the Next Block Expo (NBX) , is thrilled to announce its return to Berlin on December 4-5th, 2023.
  • Reflecting on its success last year, which witnessed an impressive turnout of 2039 attendees from 64 countries, this year's NBX promises a similar magnitude.
  • Media partners for NBX 2023 include industry giants like Cointelegraph, BeInCrypto, and CryptoNews, further enhancing its visibility.
  • Join us for what promises to be one of the defining Web3 events of 2023, offering a comprehensive year-end review of the industry's milestones.

EQS-News: tokentus investment AG invests USD 100,000 in Intract Tech PTE LTD, a Web3 Learn-&-Earn Platform

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

tokentus investment AG invests USD 100,000 in Intract Tech PTE LTD, a Web3 Learn-&-Earn Platform

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  • tokentus investment AG invests USD 100,000 in Intract Tech PTE LTD, a Web3 Learn-&-Earn Platform
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • tokentus investment AG invests USD 100,000 in Intract Tech PTE LTD, a Web3 Learn-&-Earn Platform
    Intract supports Web3 communities to grow their DeFi, NFT, GameFi or DApp users
    Frankfurt am Main, 01.
  • November 2023 - Frankfurt-based tokentus investment AG ("tokentus", ISIN: DE000A3CN9R8; WKN: A3CN9R; symbol: 14D) is investing USD 100,000 in the seed investment round of Intract Tech PTE LTD (known as Intract), a Singapore-based corporation, founded in 2022.
  • Based on their product description Intract helps Web3 users connect with and explore the communities of their choice through its interactive platform.

Former Meta & Coinbase Legal Ops Director Akshay Verma Joins SpotDraft as COO

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Legal ops maven Akshay Verma joins SpotDraft , a frontrunner in contract lifecycle management software, as its Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Legal ops maven Akshay Verma joins SpotDraft , a frontrunner in contract lifecycle management software, as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • Verma, celebrated for his transformative roles at tech behemoth Meta and crypto giant Coinbase, will bring a fresh wave of operational excellence to SpotDraft.
  • At Coinbase, Verma was instrumental in establishing and growing the legal operations function, joining in April 2022 as its first director of legal operations.
  • SpotDraft, renowned for its innovative AI-driven contract management solutions, envisions Verma driving operational strategies and scaling the company's footprint even further.

Coinbase Releases Third Quarter 2023 Shareholder Letter

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Coinbase Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coinbase”) announced today the release of its third quarter 2023 shareholder letter.

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  • Coinbase Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coinbase”) announced today the release of its third quarter 2023 shareholder letter.
  • The letter, including the Company’s financial results, can be found on its Investor Relations website at investor.coinbase.com .
  • The Company will hold a question and answer session to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. PT.
  • Following the call, a replay of the call, as well as a transcript, will be available on the same website.

Backpack Announces Launch of Cryptocurrency Exchange; Backpack Exchange Receives Approval for VASP License from the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Backpack, the all-in-one web3 wallet and company behind Mad Lads, the No. 1 NFT collection by market cap on Solana, today announced the launch of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange. Trek Labs Ltd FZE, which will launch under the name Backpack Exchange, has officially been issued the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license for Exchange Services from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which supervises and regulates all virtual asset activities across the Emirate of Dubai. This license only covers Backpack Exchange and not any of the other virtual asset products and services offered by Backpack.

Key Points: 
  • 1 NFT collection by market cap on Solana, today announced the launch of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange.
  • Trek Labs Ltd FZE, which will launch under the name Backpack Exchange, has officially been issued the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license for Exchange Services from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which supervises and regulates all virtual asset activities across the Emirate of Dubai.
  • This license only covers Backpack Exchange and not any of the other virtual asset products and services offered by Backpack.
  • VARA's VASP license for Exchange Services allows crypto businesses to exchange virtual assets for all types of customers.