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Blockchain infrastructure provider Anoma is reportedly seeking new funding that could boost its valuation to $1 billion. The Anoma Foundation, the nonprofit behind the privacy-focused blockchain project Namada, is in talks to secure new funding that would bring its valuation to $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg today, July 30. The Zug, Switzerland-based Anoma Foundation is reportedly seeking to raise up to $40 million, but has not disclosed an exact list of potential investors. An Anoma spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg that the group is “actively in discussions” but did not say when the funding round will close.…

Argo Blockchain plc (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ:ARBK) has announced a private placement of ordinary shares and warrants with an institutional investor, raising gross proceeds of approximately £6.5 million. The company will issue 57,800,000 ordinary shares at £0.1125 per share, along with warrants to purchase an additional 57,800,000 shares at the same price, exercisable over five years. The issuance price represents a premium to recent volume-weighted average prices and a 10% discount to the closing price on July 29, 2024.The net proceeds will be used for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is…

transaction 5 Software Deals on Plugins and DAWs · Source: Steinberg This week’s Software Deals feature attractive offers from Soundtoys, XLN Audio, Steinberg, Erica Synths and Zynaptiq. The Thoman 70th Anniversary Sale is still running, with new offers added every month. Use the links below to browse the great deals. Now let’s take a closer look at our selection of software sales. Sound Toys Decapitator and Little Altar Boy Soundtoys is one of the most popular brands of DAW plugins, offering a wide range of creative effects to enhance your music. Decapitator gives you hardware-modeled saturation with algorithms based on…

IntroductionVirtual-Reality Treatment for First Responder PTSD: A Pilot Investigation Across the globe, traumatic events are witnessed by a significant percentage of the general population (Benjet et al., 2016), yet some occupations place individuals at higher risk for exposure, and repeated exposure, to trauma and thus, to the development of PTSD. One such group at high risk are first responders, who a) are exposed to traumatic events at significantly higher rates than the general population and b) are at higher risk for the development of PTSD, with rates ranging from 6% to 32% for law enforcement officers, 9%–22% for emergency medical…

Ghost Robotics’ four-legged robot product / Courtesy of LIG Nex1Author: Cho Dong-chanLIG Nex1 has acquired a controlling stake in Ghost Robotics, a Pennsylvania-based robotics development company.The South Korean defense company said on Tuesday it invested 332 billion won ($240 million) in U.S.-based acquisition specialist LNGR together with Korea Investment Private Equity to acquire a 60 percent stake in Ghost Robotics on July 26. The ownership ratios of the two Korean companies were not disclosed.Founded in Philadelphia in 2015, Ghost Robotics is considered one of the most advanced technology companies in the field of quadruped robotics.Ghost Robotics says its flagship drone,…

Marin Software (NASDAQ:MRIN – Get Free Report ) and PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU – Get Free Report ) are both small cap business services companies, but which stock is the better buy? We compare the two companies based on profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, revenue and analyst recommendations. Institutional and insider ownership 9.5% of Marin Software’s shares are owned by institutional investors, compared to 61.4% of PropertyGuru Group’s shares being owned by institutional investors. 9.3% of Marin Software’s shares are owned by insiders, compared to 3.9% of PropertyGuru Group’s shares being owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership suggests that endowments,…

1. Professional Certificate Program in Blockchain by Simplilearn, IIT-KanpurDuration: 4 monthsLearning Format: OnlineSkills Covered: Cryptography and Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Distributed Ledger, Hyperledger, Ethereum Blockchain, Consensus, Transactions, Workflows, NetworksFees: INR 1,10,000Source: SimplilearnThis four-month professional certificate program offered by Simplilearn in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur covers essential blockchain concepts such as cryptography, Bitcoin, and distributed ledgers. It also delves into Hyperledger and Ethereum blockchain, making it a comprehensive course for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge in blockchain technology.2. Blockchain Specialization by Coursera, University at BuffaloDuration: 2 monthsLearning Format: OnlineSkills Covered: Smart Contract, Ethereum, Blockchains, SolidityFees: Not AvailableSource: CourseraThis two-month specialization offered by the…

BEIJING, CHINA – July 11, 2024: People take photos of the WeRide Robobus, a fully driverless shuttle capable of SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, at the Beijing High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Area in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jia Tianyong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)China Newspaper | China Newspaper | Getty ImagesSelf-driving technology company WeRide is accelerating its global expansion as the artificial intelligence boom accelerates the adoption of machine learning in transportation.”Logistics delivery and waste transportation, these two areas are progressing from indoor robots to outdoor robots to autonomous driving outdoors. Now, with the development of AI, things are moving…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched GenAI Loft, a two-week pop-up aimed at fostering innovation and community in the evolving field of generative artificial intelligence technology, in Bengaluru on July 29. The loft will be open to visitors till August 9. “GenAI Loft is designed to provide a dedicated space for developers and innovators to learn, ideate, and gain hands-on experience leveraging the transformative potential of generative AI. GenAI Loft will also provide networking opportunities to connect with startups, investors, AWS experts, and partners. This initiative underscores AWS’ commitment to foster the next wave of AI-driven innovation by democratizing access to…

The Hong Kong Housing Authority has introduced an initiative to encourage entrepreneurs under the age of 35 to start their own businesses by providing rent-free space. The Wellbeing Start-Up programme will run for seven months from October this year to April next year and will provide 10 stores within the authority’s shopping centres. Participants do not have to pay rent and receive basic store construction and marketing assistance. Stores are regularly inspected and, if profitable, authorities will take 20 percent of net profits to provide funding and support for the development of the program. Housing Authority executive director and chairperson…