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Travala.com, a Singapore-based travel agency, unveiled a new Bitcoin (BTC) cashback program for elite travelers . Under the initiative, high-tier Travala.com users stand to gain 10% cashback in Bitcoin on travel booking payments. Why Bitcoin? Bitcoin ranks among the top three payment methods on Travala.com, accounting for roughly 9% of total travel bookings. Picks for you Crypto.com teams up with digital fashion company Altava Group to expand Web3 ecosystem  2 hours ago Nomura’s Laser Digital partners up with Pyth Network as data provider 2 hours ago Trading expert sets Bitcoin’s price for April halving 3 hours ago Blackwing raises $4.5 million to aid liquidation-free trading 3 hours ago The program underscores Travala.com’s recognition of Bitcoin as a leading cryptocurrency and its limited supply as a digital asset. Juan Otero, Travala.com CEO, emphasized Bitcoin’s enduring appeal, particularly in light of the recent approval of Bitcoi...

The blockchain network Cronos Labs has announced the launch ing of its third accelerator program . The initiative will target new dapps in the crypto industry at an early development stage with an investment of $100 million. Our accelerator is now OPEN! Apply to our 3 month program focused on advancing #Web3 Dapps on #Cronos Accelerated support for early-stage projects on @cronos_chain 12 weeks of workshops & mentorship $100M-backed war chest https://t.co/0ywQfAPY8p pic.twitter.com/gU32ARsTYQ — Cronos (@cronos_chain) September 5, 2023 The accelerator program will last 12 months. During it, the participants will receive various trainings. The announcement of the third accelerator program took place while Korea Blockchain Week was starting. You might also like: Ubisoft to run a Cronos blockchain validator node Cronos is a decentralized blockchain network developed by Crypto.com. It is the first blockchain network that interoperates with the Ethereum (ETH) ...

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is set to introduce a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for wholesale payments on the country’s SIX Digital Exchange, marking Switzerland’s entry into the expanding arena of digital currency innovation. Swiss National Bank (SNB) has made a groundbreaking announcement with its decision to commence issuing a CBDC specifically for wholesale payments on Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange, according to its chairman Thomas Jordan. Swiss National Bank to launch CBDC on Switzerland's SIX digital exchange "This is not just an experiment, it will be real money equivalent to bank reserves and the objective is to test real transactions with market participants," Chairman Thomas Jordan CBDC'S HAPPEN SLOWLY… pic.twitter.com/o6BRKCUI5M — Kyle Chassé (@kyle_chasse) June 26, 2023 This move indicates a shift towards digital financial systems and places Switzerland alongside other nations such as China, India, and Austral...

Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. New York, United States, 10th January, 2023, Chainwire The program aims to help Web3’s rising stars boost their media presence, community growth and brand awareness in exchange for project tokens. The Web3 space is growing rapidly and new startup s are emerging daily, with investment into Web3 projects skyrocketing to $30 billion in 2021 and around $36 billion in 2022. While many Web3 founders have great ideas and a strong value proposition to bring to the space, this is a challenging field riddled with competition and a lack of trust from the broader audience. Founded in 2013, Cointelegraph has grown to become a world leader in the digital assets, metaverse and emerging technologies media space, with over 20 million readers worldwide.  The company is now looking to help other rising stars reach their full poten...

The program will help five emerging artists set up and manage their brands in the Web3 space, and is also aimed at educating people in the music scene on what avenues Web3 tech can offer them. Global payments giant Mastercard is ramping up its exposure blockchain tech yet again, after announcing a Polygon-based accelerator program to help musicians build their careers via Web3. The firm announced the "Mastercard Artist Accelerator" program via a Jan. 7 blog post, outlining that from this spring, it will connect five emerging musicians from across the globe with mentors that will  help them set up their brand in the Web3 music space. "The artists will gain exclusive access to special events, music releases and more. A first-of-its-kind curriculum will teach the artists how to build (and own) their brand through Web3 experiences like minting NFTs, representing themselves in virtual worlds and establishing an engaged community," the post reads. The program will cul...