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Kindred Ventures just closed its second fund with $100 million in capital commitments

Two years after launching its $56 million debut fund, Kindred Ventures, a San Francisco-based pre-seed and seed-stage venture fund founded by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela, has closed its second…

lecrab 2 February 2021

Technology News

Google to pay $2.59 million to settle allegations of discrimination

Google has agreed to pay $2.59 million to more than 5,500 current employees and former job applicants as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations…

lecrab 2 February 2021

Blockchain

SimpleMoneyLyfe analysis reveals ethnic and gender-based disparities in blockchain awareness

SimpleMoneyLyfe, a financial advice company tailored towards younger generations, has compiled key statistics regarding inequalities in the blockchain industry and the American public’s knowledge of cryptocurrency markets. Having analysed public…

lecrab 1 February 2021

Blockchain

TruTrace and Applied DNA Sciences collaborate on blockchain-based cannabis validation

Applied DNA Sciences (APDN) and TruTrace Technologies (TruTrace) are cooperating to create a platform that offers end-to-end traceability and transparency within the cannabis industry. Their integrated solution combines TruTrace’s blockchain-based…

lecrab 1 February 2021

eSports

ASUS ROG launches Esports Academy in India

Gaming hardware company ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched an esports academy programme specifically tailored for the ‘next generation’ of gamers in India. According to the firm’s website, all participants above…

lecrab 1 February 2021

Technology News

bluShift Aerospace launches its first rocket powered by biofuels

New space startup bluShift wants to bring a new kind of propellant to the small satellite launching market, with rockets powered by bio-derived rocket fuels. These differ from traditional fuels…

lecrab 1 February 2021

eSports

Misfits Gaming Group signs multi-year deal with Tokyo Time

Esports and entertainment company Misfits Gaming Group (MGG) has signed a multi-year partnership with British headwear brand Tokyo Time. As a result of the deal, Tokyo Time will produce officially licensed…

lecrab 1 February 2021

eSports

epic.LAN renews Overclockers UK sponsorship for 2021

British event organiser epic.LAN has extended its partnership with hardware retailer Overclockers UK to as remain the headline sponsor for its 2021 events. The partnership will focus on content and live shows featuring…

lecrab 1 February 2021

Technology News

India proposes social security benefits for gig workers in annual budget

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a handful of benefits for the startup ecosystem and to accelerate the growth of digital services in the annual budget Monday as the South…

lecrab 1 February 2021

Technology News

Elon Musk busts Clubhouse limit, fans stream to YouTube, he switches to interviewing Robinhood CEO

Below you can read our live coverage of the first even appearance by Elen Musk on Silicon Valley’s hottest startup right now, Clubhouse. In summary, Musk used the session to…

lecrab 1 February 2021