NEAR PROTOCOL
NEAR Launches Infrastructure Committee with $4 Million in Funding
The NEAR Foundation has launched the Infrastructure Committee, funding $4 million to strengthen Key Infrastructure, decentralize decision-making, and streamline efforts, with half the budget still available.
NEAR Protocol Partners with ZEP to Enhance Metaverse User Onboarding
NEAR Protocol and South Korea's ZEP are partnering to improve user onboarding and enhance Web3 capabilities, using NEAR's blockchain network and ZEP's metaverse platform.
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.
WOO Network Announces WOOFi's Shift from Near Protocol to Ethereum EVM
WOOFi, a decentralized exchange platform owned by Woo Network, has announced a strategic shift from the NEAR Protocol to Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks. The move aims to develop a version 2.0 omnichain DEX, integrating centralized finance and decentralized finance sectors. WOOFi Pro will offer a mobile-friendly interface, gasless orderbook trading, and integration with Orderly Network's order books. The platform is set to launch with 10 crypto trading pairs in October.
NEAR Protocol Expands Gaming Ecosystem with Vortex Gaming Partnership, Strengthening Web3 Integration
NEAR Protocol has expanded its gaming ecosystem by partnering with Vortex Gaming, a Web3 subsidiary of INVEN, Korea's largest game media and community. This collaboration aims to attract more users and companies to the NEAR ecosystem while strengthening the NEAR game ecosystem. INVEN, with a monthly active user count of 7.2 million, brings valuable expertise and content to the partnership.
NEAR Protocol to Wind Down Stablecoin USN, Allocating Funds for User Protection
The firm has announced plans to shut down the USN stablecoin to avoid greater risks.
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.
Coinbase Adds Near Protocol to Roadmap with NEAR Token Skyrockets
NEAR Protocol's native token, NEAR, surged after cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added it to Coinbase's listing roadmap.
Aurora-Based Liquidity Protocol Bastion Raises $9m in Series A
Bastion has announced a $9 million Series A funding which was led by the hedge fund manager, Three Arrow Capital.
Near Protocol Raises $350m in Funding Led by Tiger Global
Near Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain network has pulled massive funds from investors cutting across both the traditional finance and crypto industries.
Alibaba's Largest E-commerce Platform Taobao Firstly Presents NFT Artworks in Festival Week
China's largest e-commerce website, Taobao, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, exhibited artworks in the form of NFT for the first time in the recent Shanghai Taobao Maker Festival.