Web3

botanix chainlink Botanix has launched its mainnet with a full integration of Chainlink’s interoperability and data infrastructure to support the growth of Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (BTCFi).

Botanix Integrates Chainlink to Power Secure BTCFi with Interoperability and Real-Time Data Tools

bitget unicef Bitget, a major Web3 company and crypto exchange, has announced a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to deliver blockchain education and digital skills training to 300,000 young people by 2025.

Bitget Partners with UNICEF LX to Bring Blockchain Education to 300,000 Youth Across Eight Countries

hypernative Web3 security firm Hypernative has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and Ballistic Ventures. The company announced that it will use the new funding to expand its team and improve its AI-based transaction monitoring tools that focus on fraud prevention and wallet protection.

Hypernative Raises $40M to Strengthen Web3 Security with AI-Powered Protection

berachain Berachain, a DeFi-focused Layer 1 blockchain that launched in February, is facing major setbacks just months after its strong debut.

Berachain Loses 70% of TVL as User Interest and Token Value Drop

shards Shards Protocol has raised $2 million in a funding round backed by Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and Yield Guild Games. The capital will help develop Aura, Shards’ flagship product that converts user activity into visible reputation scores and unlockable rewards.

Shards Protocol Raises $2M to Expand Aura, Its On-Chain Reputation and Rewards Layer

binance2 Binance has officially launched the second season of its global trading competition, the Binance Traders League, offering up to $6 million in crypto prizes. Running from June 9 to July 6, the competition invites individual and team participants to trade across spot and futures markets, while also introducing new tools and regional challenges. Pre-registration is open from June 2 to June 8.

Binance Launches $6M Global Trading League With Regional Teams and New Trader’s Passport

bnb rwa BNB Chain has announced a new initiative aimed at attracting Real-World Asset (RWA) projects to its network.

BNB Chain Launches New Incentive Program to Attract Real-World Asset Projects

ozean stillman digital Ozean, a blockchain platform focused on Real-World Asset (RWA) yields and built by Clearpool, has announced a strategic partnership with Stillman Digital.

Ozean and Stillman Digital to Bridge Institutional Capital into On-Chain RWA Yields

SUI Sui Network, a Layer 1 blockchain platform, has committed an additional $10 million to improve the overall security of its ecosystem.

Sui Network Pledges $10M to Boost Blockchain Security After Cetus Exploit

bitplayer Bitlayer, a Bitcoin Layer 2 scaling platform, has announced new partnerships with three leading Bitcoin mining pools, Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool.

Bitlayer Teams Up With Major Bitcoin Miners to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin