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Ripple has revealed its partnership with Cosmos' Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) protocol, Evmos, to develop an XRP Ledger EVM sidechain. Additionally, they will collaborate with cryptocurrency software firm Peersyst as part of this initiative.

On May 15, the fintech leader Mastercard revealed the inclusion of five new startups in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program.

In recent years, the concept of the metaverse has gained increasing traction in mainstream awareness, with platforms like The Sandbox becoming well-known entities beyond the confines of Web3.

CoinDCX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its Okto wallet into a comprehensive Okto ecosystem, which includes launching a blockchain, a token, and a points program starting Tuesday.

Metaplanet, a Japan-based Web3 company, has recently disclosed its purchase of additional Bitcoin worth ¥200 million, equivalent to $1.25 million.

Former Facebook employees have developed Aptos Labs, a layer-1 blockchain platform, with the goal of providing decentralized asset access to billions of people.