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DWF Labs Enters Into Strategic Partnership with TRONDWF Labs, a Singapore-headquartered global digital asset market maker and Web3 investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with TRON, the leading blockchain network focused on decentralizing the Internet through decentralized applications (dApps).Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on PexelsProviding liquidityThe partnership was announced via a press release published on Tuesday. As part of this collaboration, DWF Labs has become a liquidity provider for TRON, aiming to strengthen the ecosystem support of the blockchain.Andrei Grachev, the Managing Partner of DWF Labs, expressed confidence in the TRON ecosystem, highlighting its impressive adoption in the Web3 space. Grachev stated: “TRON stands as one of the fastest-growing dApps ecosystems in the space at the moment, and the consistent rollout of innovative tools and services proves that TRON has a leading role in paving the trail in blockchain.” He further emphasized DWF Labs’ commitment to supporting the ecosystem through additional investments in the near future.DWF Labs, known for its active support and investments in Web3 protocols, had previously allocated $15 million to the Web3 Industry Recovery Initiative, led by Binance Labs, to aid struggling protocols in the industry’s recovery. The company has also formed strategic partnerships with other prominent players in the crypto industry.Global market makerDWF Labs, as a global digital asset market maker and multi-stage Web3 investment firm, supports portfolio companies throughout various stages, from token listing to market making to OTC trading solutions. With offices in multiple locations worldwide, including Singapore, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong, South Korea, and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), DWF operates as an affiliate of Digital Wave Finance (DWF), known for its proprietary technology in high-frequency trading and consistently ranking among the top 5 trading entities by volume in the cryptocurrency world.The firm has been on a spending spree in recent months. In April, it invested $10 million into Singapore-based payments provider Alchemy Pay. In the same month, it led a Series A funding round into Crypto GPT, an AI-powered blockchain platform. A $60 million investment in layer one blockchain EOS followed.A spokesperson for TRON expressed delight in partnering with DWF Labs, acknowledging their expertise and excellence in further strengthening the TRON ecosystem. Together, the aim is to advance TRON’s vision of a decentralized future, empowering decentralized commerce and community for every individual worldwide.By joining TRON as a liquidity provider, DWF Labs intends to contribute to the growth and development of the TRON ecosystem. This partnership aims to enhance the accessibility of the blockchain network for all TRON users and community members.TRON, founded in September 2017 by Justin Sun, has achieved significant milestones since the launch of its Mainnet in May 2018. Notably, the integration of BitTorrent, a decentralized Web3 services pioneer with over 100 million monthly active users, into the TRON ecosystem in July 2018. TRON has gained significant traction, with over 166.5 million total user accounts, more than 5.85 billion total transactions, and over $11.52 billion in total value locked (TVL) as of June 2023, according to TRONSCAN.

Uzbekistan’s New Private Bank Joins National Crypto Card InitiativeIn a step towards enhancing its cryptocurrency ecosystem, the Republic of Uzbekistan has given the green light to include another private bank in its ongoing national crypto card project. The development was announced through an official press release earlier this week by the National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP), the country’s regulatory authority for digital assets.Photo by engin akyurt on UnsplashBuilding upon a crypto frameworkUnder the provisions outlined by the Uzbekistan Ministry of Justice on December 30 of last year, the Special Regulatory Sandbox Regime was established. This unique framework empowers specific entities within Uzbekistan’s crypto sphere to provide specialized services. JSV Ravnaq Bank has now been registered as a member of this regime, enabling its active participation in the pilot phase of the nation’s crypto card project.Virtual bank cardThis initiative is poised to introduce a virtual bank card named “CRYPTO CARD — UzNEX.” The card’s standout feature is its ability to facilitate automatic fund addition to users’ primary accounts. This is achieved by swiftly converting crypto assets from a digital wallet on a partner crypto exchange platform.A vital aspect of the crypto card’s development lies in its compatibility testing with various financial systems, including the widely used Mastercard payment platform. According to NAPP’s statement, the participant bank within the special regulatory regime will be rigorously testing the integration of the automated banking system, crypto-exchange information system, bank processing center, and the MasterCard international payment system.December launchNotably, the addition of Ravnaq Bank marks the second entrant into the project, with Kapital Bank being the first participant approved in May. While Kapital Bank’s testing phase commenced at the end of June 2023, Ravnaq Bank is set to initiate its test launch by the end of October 2023. Both banks are expected to launch the full project by late December, in accordance with NAPP’s timeline.Beyond these private banks, the Special Regulatory Sandbox Regime also includes UZINFOCOM, a company authorized to develop NFT certificates based on distributed data registry technology.

BPMG to Showcase Blockchain Gaming Platform ‘GemHUB’ at G-STAR 2023South Korean blockchain tech company BPMG is set to visit the southern port city of Busan next month to participate in global game exhibition G-STAR 2023. BPMG will install a booth in the Business-to-Business (B2B) section in Exhibition Center 2. At the event, the company intends to highlight its Web3 gaming platform, GemHUB, and establish connections with potential partners. These collaborations will pave the way for BPMG to enter the global blockchain gaming market.Photo by Ahmed Atef on UnsplashGaming platform for competitionBPMG will also promote GemPION, a new game service that it will launch on November 16 in collaboration with global blockchain firm Everscale. GemPION stands out as a dedicated platform for competitive gaming, offering users of games hosted on the platform the opportunity to participate in tournaments and various missions. This blend of gaming and mission-based challenges is expected to deliver a more immersive and engaging experience for users.New, additional gamesIn anticipation of the G-STAR exhibition, BPMG is working to onboard four new games onto its platform. One of them is strategy battle RPG Heroes9 with NFT, and the other three are puzzle games: Jewel Dungeon Quest, Mayan Cryptex, and Farm Raid Mission.Furthermore, GemHUB has plans to introduce 10 additional games, including MMORPGs like Rappelz Universe, Flyff Universe, and Dark Eden M, along with social game Every Farm. This expansion aims to enrich the gaming offerings on the GemHUB platform, catering to a wider audience of players.