Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: People, Culture and Tech
Poverty-focused digital payments platform Celo launched a virtual accelerator competition in early February, aimed at encouraging up-and-coming businesses and developers build apps on its proof-of-stake, Ethereum-based blockchain.
It was an early investor in the likes of Facebook and Twitter—now, Andreessen Horowitz is planning to deepen its involvement in crypto. The venture capital firm, also known as a16z, is reportedly aiming to raise $450 million for a second cryptocurrency investment fund.
Forte Labs, the latest venture from Kabam founder Kevin Chou and former Kabam COO Kent Wakeford, had an overwhelming response at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco this past week. This comes on the heels of announcing its brand new $100 million fund backed by Ripple that will enable traditional games to add key blockchain features.
