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NEAR Foundation Announces 40% Workforce Reduction in Strategic Realignment
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NEAR Foundation Announces 40% Workforce Reduction in Strategic Realignment

The NEAR Foundation has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce, impacting 35 team members, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on high-impact activities and further decentralize the ecosystem. Despite this change, the Foundation maintains strong financial health and a commitment to advancing key areas in the Web3 space.

NEAR and Polygon Partner to Launch zkWASM
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NEAR and Polygon Partner to Launch zkWASM

NEAR Foundation and Polygon Labs are collaborating on zkWASM, a zero-knowledge prover for WASM blockchains, to enhance interoperability with Ethereum and improve scalability and decentralization.

Illia Polosukhin Appointed CEO to Lead NEAR's Open Web Drive
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Illia Polosukhin Appointed CEO to Lead NEAR's Open Web Drive

NEAR Foundation appoints co-founder Illia Polosukhin as CEO, marking a new phase for the NEAR Protocol, focusing on ecosystem growth and process optimization.

Wintermute Accuses Near Foundation and Aurora Labs of Failing to Honor USN Redemptions
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Wintermute Accuses Near Foundation and Aurora Labs of Failing to Honor USN Redemptions

Wintermute criticizes Near Foundation and Aurora Labs for failing to fulfill USN redemption commitments, resulting in significant unredeemed funds. Seeking legal recourse and remaining adversarial if resolutions fail.

Near Foundation Launches New $100m Web3.0 Fund
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Near Foundation Launches New $100m Web3.0 Fund

Near Foundation, the Switzerland-based Non-Profit in charge of the Near Protocol has announced the launch of a new $100 million Web3.0 fund.

NEAR Foundation Sets Up a Regional Hub in Kenya, Boosting  Blockchain Innovation in Africa
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NEAR Foundation Sets Up a Regional Hub in Kenya, Boosting Blockchain Innovation in Africa

NEAR Foundation has launched a regional hub in Kenya in collaboration with Sankore, an African-focused blockchain community, to trigger talent development, education, and blockchain innovation on African soil.