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Startup Pitches Hit Their Stride with ‘Pitch and Run’ Launching in Dublin

1 week ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

This Wednesday evening, a new kind of startup event lands in Dublin. It’s called Pitch and Run, and it might just be the most energising idea to hit the local tech scene in years. Part morning jog, part networking sprint, part VC matchmaking, the concept is simple: founders, investors and startup supporters meet, run, and connect — no slides, no suits, and definitely no awkward conference coffee.
XRP Army Rallies Behind Ripple’s Bold $1.25B Acquisition of Hidden Road

2 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Lisa Gibbons

Ripple just dropped its biggest power move yet announcing the $1.25 billion acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road. And the XRP Army? They’re louder than ever, backing the company’s aggressive expansion and celebrating what they see as a major win for Ripple and the broader crypto movement. Founded in 2018, Hidden Road is no lightweight.
Kayne Brennan: Redefining Web3 UX for Mass Adoption

2 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

Kayne Brennan, CTO of Wunder, is tackling one of Web3’s biggest challenges: usability. At a recent panel discussion on the future of blockchain-based UI in Web3 Amsterdam, Brennan made it clear that Web3 won’t succeed unless it becomes intuitive, seamless, and as natural as the technology people use every day. “We don’t think in industries; we think in applications,” Brennan stated early in the discussion.
Zekret and Cardano Collaborate to Bridge Institutional Finance and DeFi

2 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

Zekret, the compliance-first Layer-1 blockchain protocol, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cardano. The collaboration marks a major step toward unlocking regulated institutional access to decentralized finance (DeFi), combining Zekret’s infrastructure for on-chain compliance with Cardano’s proven scalability and interoperability. “This is the missing link between institutional finance and blockchain innovation—now, that gap is closed,” said Dmitrij Radin, CEO of Zekret.
Ultimate Paris Blockchain Week Events Guide 2025

3 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Lisa Gibbons

Check out all of the Paris Blockchain Week Side Events for 2025As the blockchain world converges in the heart of Paris, the highly anticipated Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 promises to be an electrifying celebration of Web3 innovation, thought leadership, and high-impact networking.
Acurast Hits 50,000 Devices as Mobile-First Compute Network Redefines Decentralization

3 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

In a major leap for decentralized computing, Acurast has announced that over 50,000 mobile devices have joined its peer-to-peer compute network, spanning more than 115 countries. The milestone marks a turning point in the global shift away from centralized data centers, toward an energy-efficient, scalable alternative powered by the world’s most ubiquitous hardware: smartphones.
Inside My DNA: What I Learned About Myself from Muhdo's Epigenetic Test

3 weeks ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

If you had asked me a year ago how old I felt, I might have said something optimistic. After all, I was walking every day, eating reasonably well, even travelling for work and fun. But somewhere along the way, I lost track of my own wellbeing. It wasn't anything dramatic, a string of long-haul flights, grief over losing my mother, the stress of buying a house after 18 years. Suddenly, tiredness settled in like fog. I felt older.
Kulipa is Powering Crypto Wallets with Branded Payment Cards

1 month ago | blockleaders.io | Lisa Gibbons

Bridging the gap between traditional finance and Web3 by enabling crypto wallets to issue branded payment cards. Kulipa is bridging the gap between traditional finance and Web3 by enabling crypto wallets to issue branded payment cards. Co-founder and CTO Michael Shynar, formerly of Meta and Google, is leading the development of a seamless, fully on-chain card solution that eliminates the need for traditional banking intermediaries.
The world is shifting

1 month ago | blockleaders.io | Jillian Godsil

The world is shifting. Scientific research, long held captive by the slow-moving gears of traditional institutions, is breaking free. In its place, a new paradigm emerges, one built on decentralized networks, artificial intelligence, and the collective intelligence of a global community. This shift is at the heart of decentralized science, DSI, and it was the central theme of a recent Twitter Spaces discussion featuring pioneers in the field.
Upland Brings Virtual Luck with St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

1 month ago | blockleaders.io | Lisa Gibbons

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Upland is bringing the festive spirit to the metaverseSt. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Upland is bringing the festive spirit to the metaverse with an exciting in-game celebration! Players can get into the Irish spirit with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Sweetener Sale, offering exclusive digital collectibles, rewards, and a chance to win a rare prize.