Africa’s Web3 and digital economy ecosystem is approaching a defining moment as the Abia Web3 & Digital Economy Conference (AWDEC 2026) prepares to convene one of the continent’s most influential technology and innovation gatherings. The conference is scheduled to hold 7th–8th August 2026, starting 9:00 AM WAT, at the Nobik
The crypto industry’s “investable universe” is shrinking as markets mature, according to NYDIG research head Greg Cipolaro. He argues that only a limited set of blockchain applications can attract sustained investor capital, and the broader Web3 vision may need recalibration. Cipolaro said investors now focus on applications that extend traditional
The TON Foundation is accelerating Web3 adoption by embedding blockchain tools directly into Telegram’s ecosystem of more than one billion users. The strategy centers on seamless onboarding, consumer-friendly design, and compliance-ready infrastructure. Toncoin CEO Max Crown said TON was built from the start for large-scale usage. He emphasized speed, low
SBI Holdings has furthered its blockchain strategy by participating in a Layer-1 project related to tokenized stocks via the Startale Group. This is a clear indication of the growing interest of Japan’s financial giants in moving traditional stocks to blockchain technology. This new development is a continuation of the discussions
Global exchange Crypto.com presses ahead with its expansionist approach by launching a new prediction market platform. This comes after the company reported exponential growth in user engagement, which reportedly increased more than fortyfold during a short period. Increased engagement in Bitcoin market updates and general Web3 trends indicates that users
Russia is set to introduce a comprehensive framework for crypto in July, which is one of the most organized efforts by Russia to regulate cryptocurrencies. The government is working to ensure that all crypto-related activities are regulated within a legal framework and do not operate in a gray zone. This
Sony has now made a follow-on investment in Startale Labs, solidifying its vision for Web3 as the Soneium mainnet is on the cusp of launch. This is indicative of the fact that entertainment giants are now considering Web3 as a fundamental infrastructure component and not a side project. The institutional
Rodeo has announced it will shut down operations, becoming the second NFT-focused platform to close within the same week. This decision shows the ongoing challenges in the digital collectibles sector, where declining trading volumes and reduced user activity are pressuring business models. The broader market is already showing signs of
Polymarket has signed a multi-year exclusive partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), which is a major step in the integration of sports and on-chain prediction markets. The partnership makes Polymarket the official prediction market partner of MLS, enabling fans to participate in the outcomes of the league through blockchain prediction
Aave, the decentralized finance giant, has transferred the responsibility of managing the social infrastructure protocol Lens to Mask Network, delegating consumer-facing execution while moving back to an advisory role that focuses on the infrastructure of the protocol. This marks a new strategy for Aave, which now wants to focus on
