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Nektr Launches Airdrop and Raffle dApps Amid Recent Rebranding

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Des Moines, Iowa, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nektr (‘nek-ter) , a Polygon-based token offering Web3 business and commerce solutions, announced the release of two new decentralized applications (dApps) as part of its recent rebranding.

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  • Des Moines, Iowa, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nektr (‘nek-ter) , a Polygon-based token offering Web3 business and commerce solutions, announced the release of two new decentralized applications (dApps) as part of its recent rebranding.
  • Nektr is developing a Web3 Commerce Marketplace platform with P2P and B2P offerings, formally launching in Q2 or Q3 of 2024.
  • With advanced tools and dApps, the platform will provide a seamless and secure experience for creators, NFT collectors, crypto enthusiasts, consumers, and brands.
  • Fueling its growing ecosystem is NEKTR ($NKT), a governance token with multiple benefits for holders and consumers.

Luxury Collectibles Platform Altr Facilitates $200K USDT in Loans within 24 Hours of Debut

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Lugano, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altr, platform for luxury collectibles, has launched a revolutionary lending platform that turns luxury collectibles into liquid assets through competitive short or medium-term loans. In an impressive start, Altr has facilitated over $200,000 USDt in loans within the first two days of operation, with prestigious items such as Patek Philippe and Rolex Daytona watches serving as collateral.

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  • Lugano, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altr , platform for luxury collectibles, has launched a revolutionary lending platform that turns luxury collectibles into liquid assets through competitive short or medium-term loans.
  • Altr’s landmark transaction involved an iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5811/1G, securing a notable $82,500.00 loan in USDt stablecoin (Tether) for its borrower.
  • Davide Rovelli, Advisor and Spokesperson for Altr highlighted: “Altr is not just changing the game; it's redefining it.
  • The Altr Lending Platform allows users to leverage the value of their high-end collectibles, starting with luxury watches and cars, by offering them as collateral for loans.

Forge Announces Official Support for Leading Gaming Protocols Avalanche, Immutable, Polygon, Ronin, Solana, and Sui to Reward Gamers

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Forge, a platform designed to reward gamers for playing the most promising upcoming games, announces today strategic relationships with leading blockchain gaming protocols Avalanche , Immutable , Polygon , Ronin , Solana , and Sui .

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  • Forge, a platform designed to reward gamers for playing the most promising upcoming games, announces today strategic relationships with leading blockchain gaming protocols Avalanche , Immutable , Polygon , Ronin , Solana , and Sui .
  • This reduces layers of friction so that games can easily incentivize player engagement, and players can claim and collect rewards for their gaming achievements.
  • "As gamers ourselves, we are huge fans of what Forge has set out to accomplish with their platform," said Ed Chang, Head of Gaming at Ava Labs.
  • "Incorporating Avalanche and Forge will make it easier for game developers to find an audience and reward gamers for joining their communities."

OKX Ventures Announces Investment in DeBox, a Web3 Social Networking Platform with Over a Million Active Users

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX Ventures , the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, today announced its strategic investment in DeBox , a decentralized social networking platform for Web3 communities and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

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  • SINGAPORE, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX Ventures , the investment arm of leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company OKX, today announced its strategic investment in DeBox , a decentralized social networking platform for Web3 communities and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
  • Over the past two years, DeBox has committed itself to serving the Web3 community, generating over 10 million posts and attracting more than 690,000 mobile users.
  • DeBox also offers a token swap solution, DeSwap , which allows users to swap tokens across seven supported blockchain networks.
  • OKX Ventures' investment aims to cultivate a more inclusive and interactive Web3 space.

Sonarverse, a Blockchain Data Infrastructure Provider Secures $7M Led by BlockTower Capital

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sonarverse's Institutional On-Chain Data Platform is Poised to Shape the Future of Blockchains and Digital Assets

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  • Sonarverse provides the essential on-chain data infrastructure to meet this need by consolidating, normalizing, and delivering standardized data spanning all major blockchains and DeFi platforms to customers.
  • Sonarverse will use the financing to further revolutionize how blockchain data is accessed and analyzed, accelerating product development and driving global institutional adoption of the platform.
  • Sources remain fragmented across providers, yielding incomplete data often riddled with quality issues—making access at scale nearly impossible without extensive infrastructure.
  • Sonarverse resolves this pain point with complete, multi-chain data solutions to equip institutions with unified access to integrated, quality blockchain data.

Transforming Mobile Web3 Access: APhone's DePin-enabled, cloud based smartphone app debuts on Solana

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APhone, a device-agnostic web-based virtual phone app that redefines the web3 mobile experience, today announces its official launch via the Solana ecosystem — providing millions of users with an affordable way of engaging with web3 applications without hardware limitations.

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  • APhone's initial launch on Solana will see it tap into one of Web3's most vibrant and fast-growing ecosystems, with over 500 Web3 apps, games, NFTs, DeFi protocols, millions of users, and smooth, stutter-free performance.
  • APhone NFTs, which give users access to the in-app experience, can be minted and activated (burned) directly on the Solana chain.
  • Additionally, smartphone penetration and mobile internet access across emerging markets have increased sharply over the last decade — bringing users a wealth of economic and educational opportunities.
  • Additionally, as part of the mainnet launch on Solana, APhone will offer select Solana Mobile users discounted access to APhone.

KuCoin Unveils Account-Bound Tokens (KABT) with Reward Missions on Mocaverse and Halo Wallet

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Partnering with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet, KABT allows users to engage in rewarding missions and unlock exclusive benefits within the KuCoin ecosystem while seamlessly navigating different realms of the Web3 world.

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  • Partnering with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet, KABT allows users to engage in rewarding missions and unlock exclusive benefits within the KuCoin ecosystem while seamlessly navigating different realms of the Web3 world.
  • At the same time, KuCoin introduces rewarding missions through its exclusive partnerships with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet , marking a significant milestone in the KABT journey.
  • Hold KABT in Halo Wallet to earn Halo XP: Users can earn 2 Halo XP daily by holding a KABT in their Halo Wallet.
  • "We're thrilled to introduce KuCoin Account-Bound Tokens (KABT) and deepen our strategic partnership with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet with it," said Johnny Lyu, CEO of KuCoin.

KuCoin Unveils Account-Bound Tokens (KABT) with Reward Missions on Mocaverse and Halo Wallet

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Partnering with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet, KABT allows users to engage in rewarding missions and unlock exclusive benefits within the KuCoin ecosystem while seamlessly navigating different realms of the Web3 world.

Key Points: 
  • Partnering with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet, KABT allows users to engage in rewarding missions and unlock exclusive benefits within the KuCoin ecosystem while seamlessly navigating different realms of the Web3 world.
  • At the same time, KuCoin introduces rewarding missions through its exclusive partnerships with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet , marking a significant milestone in the KABT journey.
  • Hold KABT in Halo Wallet to earn Halo XP: Users can earn 2 Halo XP daily by holding a KABT in their Halo Wallet.
  • "We're thrilled to introduce KuCoin Account-Bound Tokens (KABT) and deepen our strategic partnership with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet with it," said Johnny Lyu, CEO of KuCoin.

Flash News: OKX Wallet Adds Support for Emerging Bitcoin Inscriptions Standard Atomicals (ARC-20)

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

OKX Wallet today added support for Atomicals (ARC-20), enabling users to view and transfer the ARC-20 Bitcoin inscriptions standard on both web and the OKX app.

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  • OKX Wallet today added support for Atomicals (ARC-20), enabling users to view and transfer the ARC-20 Bitcoin inscriptions standard on both web and the OKX app.
  • The ARC-20 fungible token standard brings colored coins to Bitcoin and uses Satoshi as the ownership unit of deployed tokens.
  • With these integrations, OKX will be the leading one-stop inscriptions ecosystem in Web3 and the industry's largest inscriptions marketplace.
  • OKX Wallet's inscriptions tool already supports inscriptions minting on 23 networks, including Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche-C, Arbitrum One and many others.

Sygnum Bank, Hamilton Lane and Apex Group Expand Access to Private Markets via DLT-Registered Shares in USD 3.8bn Fund

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ZÜRICH, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group; Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm; and financial services firm Apex Group are expanding access to global private markets via new DLTi-registered shares on the Polygon blockchain.

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  • ZÜRICH, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group; Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm; and financial services firm Apex Group are expanding access to global private markets via new DLTi-registered shares on the Polygon blockchain.
  • Sygnum Bank, Hamilton Lane, and Apex Group today announce a cross industry project that expands global private market access to significantly larger and more diverse groups of qualified investors.
  • Leveraging Sygnum's DLT solutions, the minimum investment has a significantly lower fund entry point than direct investments into traditional private markets' evergreen funds.
  • Hamilton Lane, a leading global private markets investment firm with over USD 900bn in assets under management and supervisioniv, will serve as investment manager for the new offering.