According to Forbes, AMP Global Technologies, an African blockchain startup, announced the completion of a US$5.6 million seed round of financing, which was participated by MaC Venture Capital and others. MaC, a subsidiary of entertainment giant MACRO, has garnered 15 Oscar nominations and three awards since its debut in 2015. AMP Global Technologies is developing a blockchain-based video entertainment platform where fans can earn points that can be exchanged for digital currency and mobile data.