Top Web3 Headlines from This Week 02.10.2023

Here are the top web3 stories from this week.

Capital Raised

More Deals Announced This Week

💰 SALT Crypto lender raises $64MM to resume operations. Groma adds $20MM for blockchain in real estate. BlockJoy closes $12MM for infrastructure. Elementus raises $10MM for blockchain data. SPACE ID gets $10MM for decentralized identity.

Market Disruptions

More Challenges in the Crypto Sector

📉 Even with prices recovering in the Crypto markets, challenges remain. Binance has paused USD withdrawals with issues from their bank partner. Leading fan token platform Rally is reportedly closing down. Former Coinbase exec has pled guilty to insider trading.

Diversity in Tech

Stories of Diverse Founders, VCs, and Builders

💪🏽 Women-led Buoyant Fund closes $76 for climate focus. Nex Cubed launches $40MM fund for HBCU founders. Winners of the Lenovo grants to diverse founders. Actor and Pepsi support Hispanic businesses at Super Bowl. Spotlight on Keith Wilson of Klearcoat Labs. Check out our list of pitch competitions, grant programs, and other founder resources here.

Content

World of Women on Podcast

🎙️ World of Women is a leading NFT community celebrating female leaders. It was one of the inspirations for W3 Studio. Hear from their COO on the Off The Chain Podcast. She discusses the future plans of WoW to make web3 more inclusive.

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