ChainCatcher news, CMC Labs under CoinMarketCap (CMC) announced that the large AAA Web3 game Seraph has entered its accelerator program, becoming a major highlight in the Web3 gaming space. Backed by the South Korean gaming giant Actoz Soft, this collaboration with CMC Labs will provide Seraph with more strategic resources and global exposure, helping to accelerate the game's development and expand its influence in the Web3 gaming ecosystem.This partnership is not only a key step for Seraph to expand its influence in Web3 gaming but also demonstrates how Web3 games can integrate blockchain and AI technologies to deliver richer and more valuable gaming experiences. Seraph CEO Tobin emphasized that through this collaboration, Seraph will provide players with a dynamic gaming experience that breaks traditional boundaries, showcasing a new height of GameFi potential.CoinMarketCap CEO Rush also stated that Seraph, as a pioneer in the integration of blockchain and AI, has demonstrated strong innovation in the Web3 gaming sector. With the support of CMC Labs, Seraph will continue to push for innovation in the GameFi space, promoting a decentralized player-driven economic system and the deep integration of AI technology, shaping the future of the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, blockchain and AI climate tech company Coral has completed a $3 million Pre-Seed funding round. According to a statement it disclosed, information about the investors and valuation will not be made public at this time. The new funds will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, hire more experts, and improve its AI platform, while also expanding its business and enhancing its blockchain-based carbon emissions management platform, which can achieve "full lifecycle traceability" of carbon credits using a blockchain backend.

ChainCatcher news, UAE blockchain and artificial intelligence company Capstone Technology has completed a $5.45 million funding round to advance its GAYA blockchain project. The project aims to create a network for entrepreneurs in the gaming, AI, and entertainment sectors. Capstone Technology plans to use the funds to manage technological assets, develop Web3 applications, expand regional influence, and improve its platform.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Wen Wei Po report, the Guangzhou Internet Court announced that it will explore the establishment of a joint laboratory for data security and privacy protection between Guangdong and Hong Kong with universities.The joint laboratory for data security and privacy protection between Guangdong and Hong Kong is aimed at the strategic needs of cross-border circulation of data elements in the Greater Bay Area, constructing a system for data security and privacy protection technology and industrialization. This laboratory will conduct research in areas including big data security and computing blockchain artificial intelligence security, focusing on the circulation of data elements and cross-border data, promoting the deep integration of the industrial chain, innovation chain, and talent chain of data elements in the Greater Bay Area.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic partnership with the Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) to promote blockchain and digital asset education. This collaboration aims to raise awareness of blockchain technology among public stakeholders through a series of meetings and seminars, facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building within the industry.The Vietnam Blockchain Association, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, serves as a hub for the standardization and promotion of blockchain technology in Vietnam. The association plays a significant role in promoting blockchain technology in Vietnam and advocates for blockchain education through nationwide educational activities.In 2023, Vietnam became the third largest country in the world for cryptocurrency appreciation, following the United States and the United Kingdom, with an appreciation amount of nearly $1.18 billion, making it one of five Asian markets among the top 10 countries for cryptocurrency appreciation.Vietnamese citizens use cryptocurrency to access banking services that were previously unavailable. Approximately 17% of the population owns or holds cryptocurrency, making Vietnam a center for cryptocurrency activity.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede emphasized that blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are tools to address illicit financial flows (IFF) in Africa.Olanipekun Olukoyede highlighted at the Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation that African countries lose $88.6 billion annually due to illicit financial flows, and recovering these funds could significantly improve infrastructure, healthcare, and education across the entire African continent.

ChainCatcher news, OKX Ventures partner Jeff attended the 2024 Hong Kong We3 Carnival on April 9 and delivered a keynote speech. Jeff stated that, in addition to the dynamics related to Bitcoin itself, the combination of AI and Crypto has also become a focal point in the industry recently. For instance, the decentralized and permanent storage characteristics of blockchain provide solid integrity support for AI's data and models; the introduction of token economics will more effectively support the incentives and payment mechanisms for AI in terms of data, models, and computing resources.Jeff pointed out that with the continuous development of blockchain technology and the enhancement of computing power, there is hope for the future to deploy AI models on-chain, promoting the deep integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence, bringing unprecedented transformation and innovation opportunities to various industries.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decenter, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated at the BUIDL Asia 2024 conference held on March 28 in Signiel Seoul, Songpa District, that artificial intelligence is a huge market, and its importance is increasing day by day. We need to create a world where blockchain and artificial intelligence work together. Applications can now be created with 100 to 500 lines of code using artificial intelligence. If one has the ability to write 10,000 lines of code, most bugs in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) can be eliminated.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, a fashion startup driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and based on blockchain technology, mmERCH, announced the completion of a $6.4 million seed round financing, led by Liberty City Ventures, with participation from 6529 Holdings LLC, Christie's Ventures, Flamingo DAO, Paxos CEO and co-founder Charles Cascarilla, Web3 investor Mike Jacobellis, collector and investor Daniel Maegaard (Seedphrase), American entrepreneur and model Karlie Kloss, luxury fashion designer and philanthropist Tory Burch, and the Web3 fashion alliance Red DAO.The company's founder and CEO Colby Mugrabis stated that this investment is a solid step towards the future, and the funds will be used to invest in proprietary technology upgrades, expand the team, and invest in subsequent product lines.

ChainCatcher news, Binance's new CEO Richard Teng stated in an interview with Italian media that since he took over the leadership role in November 2023, Binance has welcomed a return of positive net capital inflow. Regarding the role that Zhao Changpeng will play in the future, Richard Teng mentioned that he will not be involved in the organization's daily management or structure and intends to take a break.It is reported that in terms of technological innovation, Richard Teng is focused on researching the combination of blockchain and AI. He holds an optimistic view on the future of Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing that the industry will continue to evolve, including increased credibility, growing user trust, new institutions joining, and the launch of new products. At the same time, he supports Bitcoin ETFs and believes that more products will attract more users, making the industry more popular.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Ethereum early investment firm Cyber.Fund has committed to invest $100 million in projects that intersect blockchain technology with artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).It is reported that Cyber.Fund has also invested in Cosmos, Solana, and Polkadot.According to an email announcement on Thursday, Cyber.Fund focuses on developing a "Cybernetic economy," with blockchain as its cornerstone. The company defines Cybernetic as an interconnected automated economic framework where blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things converge around this framework.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Warner Music Group's Chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra has resigned this week and will announce her next steps. Ruxandra has reportedly been advancing Warner's integration with emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI over the past three years, and has formed innovative partnerships with well-known blockchain organizations such as Polygon Labs, OpenSea, LGND Mudic, and The Sandbox.Additionally, although the reasons for Ruxandra's departure have not been made public, it seems unlikely that Warner will adjust the core position of NFT and AI in its current business strategy.

ChainCatcher news, Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework Ventures, shared the following four predictions about the potential convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology in an interview:AI achieving "autonomy" for DAOs: Spencer believes that AI is expected to enable DAOs to truly achieve "autonomy," eliminating the need for central authority intervention and making them more decentralized.Tokenization of AI models: He predicts that in the future, AI models will be tokenized and become valuable assets, meaning that AI models can be traded and shared on the blockchain.The combination of AI and gaming: Spencer mentioned AI Arena, a decentralized application and game native to Ethereum, where players train AI models to play on their behalf. He believes this approach could change the paradigm of the gaming industry by combining on-chain ownership of AI models with gaming.Growth of decentralized computing markets: He believes that decentralized computing markets, such as Akash Network and Render Network, may play a role in the growth of AI by facilitating the sharing and trading of computing resources through blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, Vitraya Technologies, the development company behind the blockchain claims platform Vitraya, announced the completion of a new funding round of $5 million, led by the B2B venture capital fund StartupXSeed, with participation from Season Two Ventures, Cactus, Xceedance, and the Mankind Pharma family office.It is reported that the Vitraya platform uses blockchain and artificial intelligence technology to ensure the absolute security of hospital, patient, and policyholder data. The platform protects all endpoints of the data within the involved private blockchain and helps the participating parties interact securely and worry-free. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Fantom founder Andre Cronje responded on Twitter that Fantom will not venture into AI, as blockchain and AI cannot be combined.Specifically addressing the question, "What role does the Fantom blockchain play in the artificial intelligence industry?" he replied that blockchain = slow (by centralized standards) but transparent and secure, while AI = high throughput, opaque, black box. These two things cannot be mixed. It's like asking, "What role do you think Coca-Cola plays in the construction industry?" Blockchain and AI are not complementary. Currently, anyone trying to ride the "AI" wave is just looking for attention. If you see a project suddenly "pivot to AI," it likely means they are "dying fast"… Blockchain will not improve AI, nor will AI improve blockchain. (source link)