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NEAR Foundation’s Response to the UK Crypto Asset Consultation
The NEAR Foundation (the “Foundation”) submits this letter in response to the consultation and call for evidence by His Majesty’s Treasury (“HMT”), concerning the ‘Future Financial Services Regulatory Regime for Crypto Assets’[1] in the United Kingdom (“UK”) (“Consultation”). The Foundation believes that a clear and proportionate regulatory framework is essential for the meaningful global adoption of Web3 […]
NEAR Foundation and PipeFlare Team Up to Reshape Web3 Gaming
NEAR Foundation and PipeFlare, a trailblazing play-to-earn (P2E) platform, are partnering to reshape Web3 gaming by building on Aurora, NEAR’s Ethereum-compatible layer. As Web3 gaming on NEAR accelerates, PipeFlare will enable gamers to play, earn crypto, and engage socially in a decentralized environment. Collaborating with NEAR Foundation, PipeFlare aims to redefine scalability, security, and sheer […]
Shemaroo and NEAR Foundation Accelerate Web3 Adoption in Indian Media and Entertainment
Shemaroo Entertainment, a prominent Indian content powerhouse with a diverse library of over 3,700 movie titles, a subscriber userbase of over 200 million people, and a vast global distribution network, is forging a strategic partnership with the NEAR Foundation to foster Web3 innovation in the media and entertainment industry — across India and beyond. The […]
NEAR Foundation PR Roundup for April
As April draws to a close, we wanted to share the top global headlines from the NEAR Foundation and ecosystem this month. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stories from NEAR in February. NEAR Foundation launches NEAR Horizon The NEAR Foundation attracted over 81 pieces of global coverage this month. One of […]
NEAR Foundation Announces Policy Principles
It’s no surprise that the Web3 industry presents many unique challenges for lawmakers and regulators globally. Decentralised, permissionless technology is, in many ways, at odds with much of current law and regulation that assumes centralised, intermediated and gatekept systems. Adding to this inherent complexity, Web3 technology is borderless by nature, spanning countless jurisdictions and legal/regulatory […]
NEAR at Consensus Highlights
NEAR has a monolithic mega-booth at Consensus 2023, where there have been a number of awesome NEAR announcements, talks, and events, including the big news out: the Blockchain Operating System is now live on Near.org and the NEAR Horizon accelerator is open for business. If you haven’t stopped by yet to meet our NEAR experts […]
NEAR Foundation Launches NEAR Horizon
Though there have been recent signs of crypto winter thawing, developers have continued to make the most of the current builder’s market. NEAR, in particular, has seen significant growth in new projects and increased adoption over the past year. NEAR’s expansion is due in part to some significant upgrades and announcements from its core team. Most […]
NEAR Blockchain Operating System is Now Live on Near.org
Earlier this year, NEAR announced the Blockchain Operating System. An industry-first category, the BOS is a common layer for browsing and discovering open web experiences, compatible with any blockchain. A real alternative to the Operating Systems of centralized platforms, the BOS is now live at near.org. As a blockchain operating system for an open web, […]
Cosmose and NEAR Foundation Set To Revolutionize Retail with Web3 and AI
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) wave is touching just about every corner of commerce and culture, and retail is no exception. Cosmose AI, one of the leaders in AI and retail, has received a strategic investment from NEAR Foundation to create Web3, mobile, and retail experiences that enhance personalization without sacrificing privacy or security. “NEAR is […]