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IVC, a venture capital fund backed by top Japanese gaming studios, emphasizes investments in Web3 gaming and digital entertainment, having funded over 200 projects. IVC hosts Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, attracting over 12,000 attendees annually, showcasing the growing interest in Web3 technologies.

Telegram disclosed $400 million in digital assets in its 2023 financial statement. Telegram generated $342.5 million in revenue last year but reported an operating loss of $108 million. About 40% of revenue came from digital asset activities, including an integrated wallet and digital collectibles.

The Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered Daniel Tambosso to repay $1.2 million in a Bitcoin loan dispute with plaintiff Hung Nguyen. The case involved a loan of 22 Bitcoin, with the initial 18 BTC loaned on September 21, 2021, followed by an additional 4 BTC the next day, meant to be repaid within 48 hours.

Australia secures a spot in the US Open quarter-finals with Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson set to face off in an all-Aussie match. De Minaur defeated Dan Evans 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0, 6-0, marking his fifth consecutive slam reaching the last 16.

Brazil's Supreme Court has banned X platform due to failure to appoint a legal representative in the country. Justice Alexandre de Moraes cited non-compliance with local laws and previous court orders as reasons for the ban, amidst concerns over fake news and extremism.

Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has surpassed $100 million in cumulative revenue since its January 2024 launch, driven by over one million memecoins. In August, Polymarket outperformed all NFTs combined, achieving $463 million in trading volume compared to NFTs' $377 million.

Nigeria's SEC has licensed crypto exchanges Quidax and Busha, marking a significant step for crypto regulation in Africa, according to Obinna Iwuno of SiBAN. Nigeria leads Africa in crypto adoption, accounting for over 60% of the continent's trade volume, setting a positive example for regulatory frameworks.