Chain Reaction Newsletter: Korea Blockchain Week Recap and Latest Web3 News
Welcome back to Chain Reaction! This week, our reporter is in Seoul, South Korea for Korea Blockchain Week, bringing you all the latest updates from the world of web3.
The week has been filled with conference events, networking opportunities, and insightful panels on topics like web3 gaming, enterprise blockchain adoption, institutional adoption, regulatory climate, and investing in Asia. Our reporter has been busy conducting interviews with local experts and industry leaders, so stay tuned for more articles based on these conversations.
In the world of web3, MetaMask now allows crypto cash-out to PayPal and banks, but with potentially high fees. Additionally, Gleen’s tech-savvy chatbot for Discord and Slack has attracted the founder of Solana in an oversubscribed funding round.
On the latest episode of Chain Reaction, Jacquelyn interviewed Charlie Shrem, founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and general partner at Druid Ventures. They discussed the evolution of the bitcoin and crypto ecosystems over the past decade, the need for regulatory clarity in the U.S., and Charlie’s experience with incarceration and its impact on his views on the industry.
In funding news, Story Protocol raised over $54 million in a round led by a16z crypto, while Domain name startup D3 Global raised $5 million in a seed round led by Shima Capital.
For more updates on the world of web3 and beyond, follow us on Twitter @Jacqmelinek and subscribe to Chain Reaction on your favorite podcast platform. Stay tuned for more news and insights from the crypto world and beyond.
