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Athleisure icon Ty Haney raises $9.8M in fresh funding for her blockchain rewards startup

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The startup uses blockchain technology to help brands build customer loyalty without having to rely on buying up pricey ads on third-party social media platforms, Haney explained. Brands use TYB, which is built on the Avalanche blockchain, to build their own on-chain communities of loyal customers, Haney said.

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Digital securities platform iSTOX closes $50 million Series A to make private equity accessible to more investors

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Founded in 2017 and owned by blockchain infrastructure firm ICHX, iSTOX’s goal is to open private capital opportunities, including startups, hedge funds and private debt, that are usually limited to a small group of high-net-worth individuals to more institutional and accredited investors. (It million in funding.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

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The energy sector, driven by sustainability goals such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs Net Zero 2050, will see a surge in investments in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-powered energy efficiency solutions.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

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In the energy and utilities sector, sustainability goals, such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and UAEs Net Zero 2050, will drive investment in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-driven energy efficiency solutions. Blockchain adoption is expected to grow, particularly in finance, supply chain management, and public services.

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Cameroon’s Ejara raises $2M to offer crypto and investment services in Francophone Africa

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” In 2015, she got acquainted with blockchain and thought it was the perfect technology to solve the problems she faced while growing up. “In Africa, most people don’t have the safety net called retirement fund and some customers use Ejara for that. So it stayed on my mind.” ” .

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Crypto asset management platform Cobo bags $40M Series B

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With interest in the crypto revolution soaring across Asia, it’s high time to expand blockchain infrastructures to meet the rising demand, especially as we’re seeing growing enthusiasm among institutions,” said the company CEO and co-founder Discus Fish, also known as Shixing Mao. Binance Labs leads $1.6M

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Fortis Digital Ventures closing $100 million raise for new crypto fund

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Even as more traditional financial players enter the crypto world, blockchain investor Fortis Digital Ventures is closing a $100 million crypto fund that aims to bridge the gap between the old and new finance worlds. “By million or higher, a spokesperson said.