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Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users

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Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.
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MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

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Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

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Netflix’s USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood’s future in the hands of Silicon Valley’s algorithms?.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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AgriTrace launched to tackle AUD $3 billion food fraud losses

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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SQiBLE and Falconlabs have launched AgriTrace, a blockchain-based platform to combat AUD $3 billion annual food fraud losses in Australian agriculture.
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Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.
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Open source vulnerabilities will hamper the next generation of the web

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Open source flaws threaten to destabilise the development of new web innovations, such as Web 3.0 and the metaverse, according to a survey by global content management system provider, Forrit.
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Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.
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How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.
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Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers

Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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While the concept of virtual idols and virtual influencers may still be unfamiliar in Europe, in the Americas and Asia, they are already on the rise.
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Web 3.0 Blockchain Market projected to have CAGR of 44.9%

Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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Future Market Insights have projected that the Web 3.0 Blockchain market will grow to an estimated valuation of USD $116.51 billion by 2033.
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Everything you need to know about the Open Metaverse

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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A dive into the the true Metaverse that will give back users control of their own content, identity, data and avatar.
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It’s time for digital marketers to dip their toes in Web 3.0

Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet, is set to revolutionize digital marketing and give power back to users.
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The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups

Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.
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Decentralisation central – Melbourne launches first Web 3.0 tech hub

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Efforts to remake web services in a decentralised, persistent and uncensorable manner are likely the most important work happening in tech today.