We're excited to share we are partnering with AXL Ventures to support startups in APAC & beyond. AXL will deploy 4 Algorand Accelerator programs over 3 years with the goal of investing & accelerating startups. The 1st cohort will begin in late January 2023 and run for 12 wks. Applications are open now & will remain open until Oct 31, 2022. Shortlisted companies will be interviewed & selected on a rolling basis through Oct/Nov 2022 with capital committed by early Dec 2022. For more information and to apply visit👉 https://lnkd.in/gt5x_MBr #ShapeTHeFuture #BuildonAlgorand #GreenCrypto

BIG NEWS: Napster has announced Jon Vlassopulos as CEO! Former Vice President and Global Head of Music at Roblox, Jon will continue to drive disruption in the music industry by leading Napster’s evolution into Web3. Read more via Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyolson/2022/09/25/former-roblox-music-chief-joins-napster-as-ceo-to-steward-its--evolution-into-web3/?sh=222d013b4e1b

NOW LIVE: FIFA makes digital history with the launch of FIFA+ Collect powered by Algorand! Fans around the world will now have the opportunity to affordably own the greatest moments in football. Learn more: https://collect.fifa.com

We are thrilled to welcome Michele Quintaglie to the Algorand team as CMO! Formerly of Visa and Fidelity, Michele will bring her deep expertise in global communications and marketing to build Algorand’s brand and reach through strategic growth initiatives. Read more: https://medium.com/algorand/algorand-appoints-michele-quintaglie-as-chief-marketing-officer-6ce932c6f4e1

Major Protocol Upgrade: Now live on Algorand Mainnet, the release introduces State Proofs for trustless cross-chain communication and 5x faster performance. Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algorand-protocol-upgrade-introduces-state-proofs-for-trustless-cross-chain-communication-and-5x-faster-performance-301619219.html

“Just like sports memorabilia & stickers, this is an accessible opportunity for fans around the world to engage with their favourite players, moments & more on new platforms,” said @FIFAcom Chief Business Officer Romy Gai. Learn more about @FIFAPlusCollect powered by #Algorand 👇 https://twitter.com/Algorand/status/1565842806018654208

Thrilled to welcome Alberto Cribiore of Citi to Algorand’s Board of Directors! With an extensive background in traditional finance, Cribiore will be pivotal in furthering Algorand’s adoption by the financial services industry. Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alberto-cribiore-joins-algorand-board-of-directors-301584553.html

Dear Algorand community, We would like to inform that there is NO Algorand Airdrop, Giveaway or any related event ongoing at the moment. If someone reaches out to you about this, please report to Telegram and block the user. Also, please note that, no one from the Algorand team will ever reach out to you first to help you and ask you to verify your wallet, your wallet phrase or complete any transaction. Please stay safe and secure, thank you 🙏🏻

Australia Zoo announces NFT project with Algorand Australia Zoo, a wildlife conservatory related to the family of noted conservationist Steve Irwin, has announced a non-fungible token (NFT) series on the green blockchain Algorand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Wildlife Warriors conservation project. Read more here: https://forkast.news/headlines/wildlife-australia-zoo-nft-project-algorand/

Dear Algorand community, We would like to inform that there is NO Algorand Airdrop, Giveaway or any related event ongoing at the moment. If someone reaches out to you about this, please report to Telegram and block the user. Also, please note that, no one from the Algorand team will ever reach out to you first to help you and ask you to verify your wallet, your wallet phrase or complete any transaction. Please stay safe and secure, thank you 🙏🏻