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EXCLUSIVE: Web3 Music Stars Illmind And Spotie WiFi On Why We Need To Evolve Past Collectibles To Bring Creators And Fans Closer
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 5:53pm | 586In a panel discussion at Benzinga’s Future of Crypto event, “The Value Of Crypto And NFTs In Entertainment,” the popularity of Web3 music, particularly hip-hop, was clearly evident with the inclusion of two-time Grammy-winning producer Ramon “Illmind” Ibanga, Jr. and...
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EXCLUSIVE: 'There Will Be A Time When DeFi (Decentralized Finance) Becomes Just Fi,' Says Top Ava Labs Exec
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 3:22pm | 483In a panel discussion titled “Meet The Projects Disrupting Outdated Business Models” at Benzinga's Future of Crypto summit in NYC, Web3 thinkers represented a strong line-up of projects that have challenged the traditional finance (TradFi) status quo. Speakers included Stefan Rust,...
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EXCLUSIVE: Top Mastercard Exec Talks Web3, Says 'Now Is The Time Put Your Head Down And Build'
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 2:43pm | 559Grace Berkery, director of startup engagement for Mastercard (NYSE: MA), addressed some of the misgivings of large, traditional finance about investing in Web3 projects in 2022, during Benzinga’s Future of Crypto annual summit in NYC. The conversation took place in the context of the “...
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Dan Gilbert-Backed Social Media App Plain Sight Launches Republic Crowdfunding Campaign
Friday, March 26, 2021 - 5:53pm | 1128Plain Sight, a social media app geared toward in-person networking, has launched a funding campaign on Republic, a robust system for private investing in pre-seed to pre-IPO companies. Benzinga chatted with Plain Sight CEO and founder James Chapman about the development. About:...