Gate.io’s investment arm, Gate Ventures, has partnered with Abu Dhabi’s Blockchain Center to create a new $100 million fund, named Falcon Gate Ventures, aimed at advancing Web3 technologies.
The fund, announced on August 19, seeks to boost the development of decentralized infrastructure and applications.
It will support projects and talent across the U.S., Asia, Europe, and the MENA region.
The Blockchain Center, recently established, aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for blockchain innovation.
Gate Ventures’ Kevin Yang highlighted that this collaboration is a significant step toward advancing global blockchain progress.
In other UAE developments, Ras Al Khaimah Bank is working with Bitpanda Technology Solutions on a digital asset management platform, pending Central Bank approval.
Additionally, a recent Dubai court ruling allows an employee to receive their salary in cryptocurrency, reflecting a shift in legal attitudes towards digital assets.
The final week of July is shaping up to be a pivotal one for global markets, with multiple high-impact U.S. economic events lined up that could trigger volatility across stocks, bonds, and crypto assets.
Cryptocurrency ownership in the U.S. has grown steadily over the past few years, but it remains far from widespread.
The final days of July could bring critical developments that reshape investor sentiment and influence the next leg of the crypto market’s trend.
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has accused JPMorgan of retaliating against the platform by freezing its effort to restore banking services.