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Abu Dhabi wants to back Web3 startups with a new $2 billion initiative

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Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, known as Hub71, recently proved its dedication to the crypto sector and pursuit of a decentralized future. Hub71 announced that it had started a $2 billion initiative that intends t back blockchain and Web3 startup s in the region. The move has the goal of supporting existing startups, as well as attracting new companies to the region, which will further strengthen Abu Dhabi as one of the biggest crypto hubs in the world. Details of the new initiative The initiative is known as the Hub71+ Digital Assets ecosystem initiative, and apart from the funding, it will also offer startups access to a wide range of programs. Apart from that, emerging Web3 companies will have a unique opportunity to connect with multiple corporate, government, and investment partners. Hub71 has launched the Hub71+ Digital Assets specialist ecosystem in Abu Dhabi Global Market with AED7billion of f...

Scaramucci to invest in crypto firm founded by former FTX US boss

It is understood the crypto software company will enable crypto traders to create algorithmic-based strategies to access different markets. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci is investing in a crypto company founded by the former president of FTX US. According to an email to Bloomberg, Scaramucci said he would be investing his own personal funds to support ex-FTX US president Brett Harrison’s new venture, which became known just three weeks after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. It is understood that the crypto Software company — which doesn’t yet have a name — will enable crypto traders to create algorithmic-based strategies to access different markets — both centralized and decentralized. It is also understood that Harrison has been seeking a fundraising target as high as $10 million for a $100 million valuation. In a Jan. 14 tweet responding to Harrison's lengthy thread on Sam Bankman-Fried and his time at FTX U, Scaramucci said he was “proud” to be an investor ...

Cointelegraph’s Accelerator Program launches and is seeking Web3 startups

The program aims to help Web3 companies boost their media presence, community growth and brand awareness. The Web3 space is growing rapidly, and new startups are emerging daily. Overall investment into Web3 projects skyrocketed to $30 billion in 2021 and $36 billion in 2022, even amid the market crisis. While many projects have good ideas and a strong value proposition to bring to the space, this is a challenging field riddled with competition and a lack of trust from the broader audience. Cointelegraph has established itself as a leader in the digital asset, Metaverse and emerging technologies media business since 2013, and is now looking to help other rising stars reach their full potential. Cointelegraph is delighted to introduce its Accelerator Program — a startup booster leveraging Cointelegraph’s capabilities as a strong media and strategic partner for promising Web3 companies. Paul Solntsev, Head of Cointelegraph Accelerator, shared: “We are excited to expand our product suite...