Press Release
WEMADE announces strategic partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub to establish ‘WEMIX PLAY Center’, a global web3 gaming hub
- WEMADE is the first game developer and web3 gaming company from South Korea to become a DIFC Innovation Hub partner
- WEMADE to establish WEMIX PLAY Center within DIFC Innovation Hub
- Collaboration will help to expand WEMIX ecosystem
- USD 100mn global web3 fund to be anchored by WEMADE and onboard game studios to WEMIX PLAY Center
WEMADE(KOSDAQ: 112040), a global gaming company, headquartered in South Korea, and the DIFC Innovation Hub, the leading center for technology and innovation in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, have jointly announced a strategic partnership to build a global web3 gaming hub, ‘WEMIX PLAY Center.’ This initiative aims to boost the development of Dubai’s gaming ecosystem and support the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the global gaming industry.
The DIFC Innovation Hub, which fosters innovation, enterprise, and talent across various sectors, has welcomed WEMADE as the first South Korean gaming company to join and benefit from its accelerator schemes, innovation community, and supportive regulatory frameworks. WEMADE will collaborate with DIFC Innovation Hub to expand the WEMIX ecosystem.
The WEMADE-DIFC Innovation Hub collaboration focuses on several core initiatives, including establishing the WEMIX PLAY Center within the DIFC Innovation Hub to onboard web3 game companies. To fully optimize this milestone opportunity, a USD 100mn investment fund will be established, with WEMADE anchoring the fund and providing a go-to-market pipeline for web3 game developers. This involves facilitating targeted access to millions of active web3 game players on the WEMIX PLAY platform, which is WEMADE’s native game platform for web3 games. Currently, it features over 65 games from third-party developers alongside WEMADE’s main IPs.
Under the partnership, WEMADE and the DIFC Innovation Hub will organize a web3 event in Dubai, in the first quarter of 2024.
Henry Chang, CEO of WEMADE, emphasized the significance of this move, stating, Henry Chang, CEO of WEMADE, emphasized the significance of this move, stating, “The UAE stands out as one of the most dynamic hubs for innovation. WEMADE’s collaboration with DIFC Innovation Hub to establish the WEMIX PLAY Center underscores our dedication to foster Dubai’s evolution into a central hub for global Web3 gaming, and to provide an enhanced environment for global game developers and studios to leverage the unique benefits that Dubai offers for the global distribution of their games.”
Mohammad AlBlooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, said: “We are excited to welcome South Korean gaming giant WEMADE to the thriving ecosystem at the DIFC Innovation Hub. Dubai has a dynamic gaming sector, and this collaboration further strengthens our position as a global hub for innovation and will help nurture the next generation of gaming industry talent. Establishing a strong gaming industry will further advance the city’s digital ecosystem, contribute to economic diversification efforts, and boost employment in the sector over the next decade in line with the goals of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033.”
About WEMADE
A renowned industry leader and innovator in game development, Wemade is now leading a once-in-a-generation shift as the global games industry pivots to blockchain technology. Through subsidiary WEMIX, Wemade is building an experience-based, platform-driven, and service-oriented mega-ecosystem to offer a wide spectrum of intuitive, convenient, and easy-to-use web3 services. This includes WEMIX PLAY, the world’s biggest blockchain gaming platform which can transform games of every genre into blockchain games. www.wemix.com/communication.
About Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3bn and an estimated GDP of USD 8trn.
With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.
DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of over 39,000 professionals working across over 4,900 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.
The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.
Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.
For further information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC.
Press Release
How Bitcoin’s price rise has increased the number of cryptocurrency payments
NOWPayments Announces Significant Gain in Crypto Payments
NOWPayments, a leading crypto payment gateway, is excited to announce the significaте Increase of Crypto Payments since the beginning of November.
Why Bitcoin took a new ATH in November?
Starting in January 2024, Bitcoin’s price was around $48,717, marking a period of cautious optimism following a tumultuous 2023. Throughout the first half of the year, Bitcoin experienced significant fluctuations as market dynamics shifted, driven by regulatory developments and increased institutional interest. By November 2024, Bitcoin had reached a pivotal moment, hitting an all-time high (ATH) of $75,000 on November 8 and then surging to $89,000 shortly thereafter.
This remarkable growth didn’t go unnoticed by the business world. Companies across various industries quickly recognized the massive business opportunity Bitcoin presented. The ATH sent a clear message: Bitcoin was no longer just a speculative asset but a powerful tool for transactions, store of value, and an entry point into the broader crypto economy.
Businesses’ interest in Bitcoin grew for several reasons:
- Increased Institutional Adoption: Major financial institutions rolled out Bitcoin-based services, providing legitimacy and opening doors for mainstream use.
- Global Payment Integration: Bitcoin’s borderless nature appealed to businesses seeking efficient, low-cost cross-border transactions, particularly as inflation and currency instability impacted traditional fiat systems.
- Hedge Against Inflation: As global economies faced ongoing inflationary pressures, Bitcoin became a preferred asset for protecting wealth, especially for businesses looking to diversify holdings.
Climbing to $75K
The journey to $75,000 began with a series of positive developments in the cryptocurrency market. Following the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs and increased institutional buying, Bitcoin’s price steadily climbed. On November 7, 2024, Bitcoin reached approximately $76,999 before closing at around $75,820. This surge was fueled by a bullish market sentiment as investors reacted positively to the election results and anticipated regulatory clarity under Trump’s administration.
Breaking Through $80K
Following its initial surge to $75K, Bitcoin quickly surpassed the $80,000 mark on November 10, 2024. The momentum continued as traders rushed to capitalize on the positive sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency. By this point, BTC was trading at approximately $80,976, reflecting an increase of nearly 9.64% from the previous day.
Approaching a New BTC All Time High at $90K
As of November 12, 2024, Bitcoin’s price soared to around $89,000. This represents a staggering increase within just a few days following the election and highlights the cryptocurrency’s volatility and potential for rapid gains. The combination of strong demand from both retail and institutional investors has driven BTC prices higher as they anticipate further growth.
How has the new ATH for BTC led to an increase in crypto payments?
We decided to analyse how the rise in the price of the main cryptocurrency – BTC affected the number of payments. NOWPayments team took the number of payments before the U.S. election and compared it with the data after the Trump has won. The result exceeded all expectations. Thanks to the growth of BTC from $72,729.89 to $90,750.94, the number of payments increased by as much as 8%. This significant change indicates the increased interest in cryptocurrency and the correlation of BTC price and cryptocurrency usage.
- Correlation Between BTC Price and Crypto Payments:
The 8% increase in the number of payments demonstrates a clear correlation between Bitcoin’s price growth and the rising adoption of cryptocurrency for transactions. As BTC’s value surged, so did user engagement with crypto payments.
- Increased Interest in Cryptocurrency:
The significant rise in payments highlights growing public and business interest in cryptocurrencies as a viable payment method, especially during moments of market optimism fueled by events like the U.S. election.
- Market Events Drive Crypto Adoption:
The post-election Bitcoin rally, combined with its ATH, underscores how political and economic events can directly impact crypto adoption, encouraging more users to explore cryptocurrency as both an investment and a practical payment tool.
About NOWPayments
NOWPayments is a leading crypto payment gateway providing easy and secure payment solutions for businesses around the world. With support for over 300 cryptocurrencies and features like auto coin conversion, donation widgets, and e-commerce plugins, NOWPayments offers flexible and robust payment tools for businesses of all sizes.
Press Release
Mizzle Partners with InFlux Technologies to Power DePIN Platform with Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure and Advanced Computing Resources
- Partnership to provide decentralized computing resources, enhancing platform scalability, security and high availability for distributed services
InFlux Technologies (Flux), a leading global decentralized technology company specializing in cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and decentralized cloud computing services, today announced a partnership with Mizzle, a pioneering decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) platform.
Under the partnership agreement, Flux will provide decentralized computing resources including CPU, GPU, storage and network capacity as required by Mizzle for its platform operations. This includes support for distributed applications and services, ensuring high availability, scalability and security. The agreement also includes monitoring and management of Mizzle’s infrastructure to ensure optimal performance along with maintenance and upgrades of the infrastructure as needed. Mizzle will work toward an estimated spend of $500,000-plus per year post-launch, with an estimated launch of January 2025.
“This partnership represents a key step in our commitment to delivering decentralized computing solutions at scale. By supplying Mizzle with essential resources, we are ensuring the platform’s ability to maintain high availability, scalability, and security. This agreement highlights the growing demand for decentralized infrastructure and demonstrates its practical applications in supporting distributed services,” said InFlux Technologies CEO and Co-founder, Daniel Keller.
Mizzle is a hyper-efficient CI/CDwith no-code development operations which simplifies server management allowing teams to innovate and scale without operational hurdles. Its confidential computing experience carries unmatched security with TEEs, eBPF and decentralized cloud compute, keeping data and operations fully protected. Mizzle has advanced storage and benefits from decentralized cloud storage enhanced with zero knowledge proofs and fully homomorphic encryption. The company is quantum ready with edge computing, is IoT-ready and committed to green computing.
Flux ensures a minimum uptime of 99.99% of decentralized infrastructure services, barring any outages or maintenance windows and offers technical support to integrate and manage the compute resources. Flux offers data security and compliance and complies with all relevant data and security regulations, ensuring the infrastructure is designed to meet regulation standards.
“We are excited to partner with InFlux Technologies, taking a key step toward advancing decentralized cloud solutions. By combining Mizzle’s technology with Flux’s expertise, we will drive greater value for enterprises and governments worldwide. Together, we are shaping the future of decentralized applications and empowering innovation across the ecosystem.,” said Founder of Mizzle Arjun Mishra.
About Mizzle
Mizzle is a DePIN platform designed to empower developers with no-code DevOps. We enable atomic and horizontal scaling of compute and storage, ensuring unparalleled flexibility and performance. Our platform combines advanced AI-driven infrastructure management with trusted execution environments (TEEs), leveraging eBPF technology for real-time protection and monitoring. We also incorporate state-of-the-art cryptographic techniques, including Fully Homomorphic Encryption and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, to guarantee maximum data privacy and security. As we move into the quantum era, with a strong commitment to Green computing (ESG), Mizzle is your trusted partner for scalable, secure, and efficient decentralized infrastructure.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.mizzle.io.
About InFlux Technologies
InFlux Technologies (Flux) is powering a decentralized Web3 cloud infrastructure composed of user-operated, scalable, and globally distributed computational nodes. Flux provides the critical, high-availability infrastructure for the New Internet. The Flux service offers a fully decentralized alternative to some of the world’s largest cloud infrastructure providers while offering competitive pricing. Flux is committed to developing disruptive solutions that empower individuals and businesses in the blockchain industry, emerging technologies like AI, and the broader technology space worldwide.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.runonflux.com.
Press Release
Digital Assets Underinsured: Report Identifies $19 Billion Coverage Deficit, Less Than 3% Secured
A recent report, Furthering Digital Assets 2024: Pioneering Insurance Solutions for the Web3 Era, highlights a substantial coverage gap in digital asset insurance, revealing that only 3% of digital assets are currently insured. This gap leaves billions at risk, with an estimated $19 billion in losses from fraud and security breaches since 2011.
The report emphasizes significant incidents that illustrate the vulnerability in the sector. These include a $650 million breach at Ronin in March 2022 and a $614 million loss from PolyNetwork in August 2021. As investments in digital assets increase, so does the call for comprehensive risk management solutions, particularly from institutional stakeholders.
With more than 90% of crypto hedge funds expressing a desire for mandatory insurance on exchange-based assets and around 40% of institutional investors now holding cryptocurrency, the demand for tailored insurance products is clear. Further Ventures, the report’s creator, points to a growing interest from institutions seeking ways to protect their digital assets through robust insurance policies.
The report also sheds light on recent regulatory responses. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), for example, has set mandates for digital asset custodians, requiring 50% insurance coverage on cold storage and 100% on hot wallets. Despite these initiatives, high premiums remain a challenge, with average rates around 0.5%-5% for custody insurance and 5-10% for slashing events and Directors & Officers (D&O) policies.
According to the report, addressing the insurance gap in the digital assets industry will likely require innovation in policy structure, more accessible premium rates, and a regulatory environment that supports the development of effective, comprehensive solutions. As the sector evolves, insurance options may play a critical role in fostering institutional confidence and broader adoption of digital assets.
-
Crypto2 years ago
Cardalonia Aiming To Become The Biggest Metaverse Project On Cardano
-
Press Release4 years ago
P2P2C BREAKTHROUGH CREATES A CONNECTION BETWEEN ETM TOKEN AND THE SUPER PROFITABLE MARKET
-
Blockchain4 years ago
WOM Protocol partners with CoinPayments, the world’s largest cryptocurrency payments processor
-
Press Release4 years ago
ETHERSMART DEVELOPER’S VISION MADE FINTECH COMPANY BECOME DUBAI’S TOP DIGITAL BANK
-
Press Release3 years ago
Project Quantum – Decentralised AAA Gaming
-
Blockchain4 years ago
WOM Protocol Recommended by Premier Crypto Analyst as only full featured project for August
-
Press Release4 years ago
ETHERSMART DEVELOPER’S VISION MADE FINTECH COMPANY BECOME DUBAI’S TOP DIGITAL BANK
-
Blockchain4 years ago
1.5 Times More Bitcoin is purchased by Grayscale Than Daily Mined Coins