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The Rapid Growth of CRISPR Startup Mammoth Biosciences

Sophie M January 11, 2022

Biotech startup Mammoth Biosciences ‌officially achieved “unicorn” status in September 2021. After securing US$195 million in funding, it now has a total valuation of more than US$1 billion.
The financing for the California-based company comprises a US$150 million in its Series D round, following a $45 million in Series C funding in late 2020 led by venture capitals and investment firms.

How the Health Tech Industry Transformed After the Theranos Scandal

Sophie M January 11, 2022

From 2013 to 2014, American startup Theranos was all the rage. The company attempted to revolutionize the health tech industry by developing small automated devices that can carry out blood tests to detect diseases, like cancers and heart problems, with only a drop of blood. By 2015, founder Elizabeth Holmes was named by Forbes as the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in America on the basis of a US$9 billion valuation of her company.

ºBRIX Journey Transforms Desserts into a Multi-Sensory Experience Like No Other

Alinda Gupta January 11, 2022

As soon as you walk on to the Jumeirah fishing harbor where ºBRIX Desserts, or simply ºBRIX, is located, your journey begins. A chill breeze and the smell of the ocean wafting through the air prepare your senses for what’s to come.

Top 5 Startup Cities

Kamya Pandey January 10, 2022

The global startup ecosystem has been expanding since 2009, and as of 2021, the global startup economy is worth US$3.8 trillion in ecosystem value. With the startup ecosystem performing so well, who wouldn’t want to make the most of the explosive growth? Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran in the startup world, you would want to set up your next venture in a city which would get you the right returns.

Top 5 Tech Trends Defining Luxury Brands

Alinda Gupta January 10, 2022

Over the past two years, luxury brands have had to develop high-performance products that align with the increasingly digitalized world. Today, the unique value proposition (UVP) of luxury brands is defined by the users’ experience, which focuses on three core areas: driving engagement through exclusive technologies.

Does Jarvis AI Really Work?

Kamya Pandey January 9, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been picking up steam over the past few years. For over 50 years now, artists have been writing code to create art. As recently as 2021, we saw the arrival of Codex on the AI scene, which creates code from natural language commands.

Why Are Bored Ape NFTs So Expensive?

Kamya Pandey January 8, 2022

Earlier this month, the owner of Bored Ape non-fungible token (NFT) number 3547, Maxnaut, made a disastrous error by listing the NFT for 0.75 Ethereum (ETH) instead of 75 ETH, which was how much Maxnaut wanted to sell it for. In doing so, Maxnaut lost US$250,000. The NFT was picked up really quickly, with the buyer paying a heavy gas fee of 8 ETH.

Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Alinda Gupta January 8, 2022

This year has been an eventful one for Sarojini McKenna, the co-Founder of the NFT Metaverse Alien Worlds—a globally-acclaimed blockchain game. From creating an unparalleled community-focused game to growing from 10,000 to five million users within a year—Alien Worlds’ journey has been one for the books.

Is India Regulating Crypto?

Sophie M January 7, 2022

India might be introducing a bill on cryptocurrencies—The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill.
The bill states that lawmakers could vote on legislation that creates “a facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency” issued by the country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

What Are Whales and How Do They Manipulate Cryptocurrency?

Alinda Gupta January 7, 2022

Whales in cryptocurrency create waves that cause a ripple effect among small fishes, or traders, thus influencing the overall market. Between October and November 2021,

Which Sectors in India Are Good for Investment in 2022?

Samiksha Jain January 6, 2022

Rapid advances in science and technology have led the global startup community to produce a number of technologies that have disrupted and altered business practices. The same can be said for India’s thriving startup ecosystem. Although India is not a new destination for venture capitalists, the country has seen an uptick in dollars spent over the last year and a half.

Best Crypto Wallets of 2022

Alinda Gupta January 6, 2022

As the crypto sector relentlessly moves towards gaining mainstream adoption, it is very crucial to ensure that we have proper and secure storage for our cryptocurrencies and tokens. With crypto wallets, transactions become faster, easier and more secure.

Know Your Strengths and Embrace Them: Interview with Lucie Petit, Founder of HK Model Camp

Samiksha Jain January 5, 2022

Deviating from industry conventions and stereotypes, HK Model Camp (HKMC), a platform for modeling training and services, promotes self-acceptance and believes that everyone should be acknowledged.

Top 5 Metaverse Tokens

Kamya Pandey January 5, 2022

The buzz around the term “metaverse” has been growing exponentially ever since Facebook announced its name change to Meta Platforms, Inc., or Meta. However, there are many other companies that are making waves in this space. From a Shark Metaverse to Accenture’s metaverse-esque virtual office, the Nth Floor, the metaverse is redefining how we will engage with each other in the near future.

Is Web 3.0 a Perfect Evolution of the Web?

Kamya Pandey January 4, 2022

One of the technologies that has revolutionized the way we live is the Internet. Ever since it became accessible to the public in 1993, it has been evolving to meet the needs of its growing user base. As of this year, the average person spends 59 hours a week (or more than one-third of their life) on the Internet.

Top 5 ICO Frauds and How to Identify Them

Alinda Gupta January 4, 2022

While Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been lucrative for startups wanting to raise capital, they are not without their flaws. The lack of regulation often puts investors at risk. For instance, as of 2021, BitConnect, the offshore cryptocurrency lending program, duped investors out of over US$3 billion.

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The Rapid Growth of CRISPR Startup Mammoth Biosciences

How the Health Tech Industry Transformed After the Theranos Scandal