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LBank Labs Establishes Blockchain and Crypto Investment Fund to Support Web3 in Africa

Blockchain Crypto Investment Group, LBank Labs, announces the establishment of their new crypto investment fund targeted towards web3 development in Africa. LBank Labs plans to establish a series of regional development funds, including regions such as Korea, South East Asia, and more. This is the first of the sequence of new investment funds from LBank Labs.

With new member Czhang on board LBank Labs, the investment institution is looking globally. Czhang is currently visiting many countries in North Africa and followed by other regions in the continent. Throughout November, Czhang, as a representative of LBank Labs, will be talking with potential African collaborators. “I think the future is in Africa,” said Czhang, “in terms of blockchain adoption, LBank Labs hopes to provide support for local communities and give local projects the push that they need to start up.”

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