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Four Pillars raises Series A funding, targets shift to Web3 solutions

Blockchain research and technology company Four Pillars said it raised Series A funding from global investors Pantera Capital and Further Ventures. The round was led by Pantera Capital, a crypto-focused investment firm for institutional clients. Four Pillars said the financing valued the company at about 30 billion won on a post-money basis. It said it will rebrand as a Web3 Solution Company and focus on bridging Asia and global markets, translating between traditional finance and Web3, and expanding beyond research into solutions.

Crypto

Prediction markets speed push into Asia\'s biggest economies as gambling rules prove hurdle

Prediction market platforms are accelerating expansion into major Asian countries, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling regulations are hampering growth, Cointelegraph reported. Asia is becoming a significant market because of its size, active retail investor participation and limited local alternatives despite regulatory risk. The trend resembles the early days of cryptocurrencies. Polymarket has surpassed $1 billion in weekly volume and added Chinese-language support, while new platform PredicXion is targeting local events.

AI & Enterprise

Science ministry holds briefing on 2026 AI integrated voucher programme

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a briefing in Seoul on March 19 for its AI Integrated Voucher programme aimed at lowering barriers to corporate adoption of artificial intelligence and supporting innovation. The ministry introduced the 2026 programme direction, support details and application procedures, and held a Q&A session. The programme operates across four tracks: AI, data, cloud and AX one-stop vouchers, with funding allocated to selected tasks in each area.