IOTA’s Rebased Protocol Launches May 5 — A New Era for Speed, Staking, and Smart Contracts
IOTA is about to flip the switch on Rebased — a landmark Layer-1 upgrade set to deliver blazing speed, real staking rewards, and native Move-based smart contracts. On May 5, 2025, IOTA will officially transition from its Stardust protocol to…
Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Plan U.S. Crypto Expansion as Regulation Softens
Legacy banks re-enter the U.S. crypto scene amid a friendlier political and regulatory climate. In a notable shift, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are actively preparing to expand their cryptocurrency operations in the United States, according to a report by…
Blockchain Drives Next Era of AGI as $25B Decentralized Movement Takes Shape
Innovators turn to blockchain to break Big Tech’s grip on AGI and redefine AI’s global future. The road to artificial general intelligence (AGI) — the idea of AI with human-level cognition — is no longer speculative. Recent estimates from Verified…
Shardeum Confirms May 5 Token Launch Following Postponements and Strategic Delay
After navigating delays and internal restructuring, Shardeum’s SHM token is now scheduled for a May 5 rollout. Shardeum, the next-generation layer 1 blockchain founded by Nischal Shetty, has confirmed that its long-anticipated token launch will happen on May 5, 2025….
MEXC and Korea University Launch $30M IgniteX Fund to Develop Global Web3 Talent
IgniteX to Fund Web3 Innovation Over the Next Five Years MEXC Ventures has unveiled IgniteX, a five-year, $30 million fund dedicated to supporting early-stage projects and developer talent across the Web3 ecosystem. The initiative was announced Thursday and marks a…
DeFi and Asset Tokenization—How Real Assets Go Digital
Want to understand how DeFi turns real-world assets into tradeable blockchain tokens? This article explains how the process works, what benefits it brings, and the token types involved. When blockchain comes up in conversation, people usually think of big-name cryptocurrencies…
VanEck’s Crypto Infrastructure ETF “NODE” Launches May 14 with Cayman Exposure Twist
Key Takeaways: VanEck’s Onchain Economy ETF Receives Green Light Asset manager VanEck has secured approval for its NODE ETF, which will begin trading on May 14, 2025. The fund aims to capture the growth of the crypto economy by investing…
Etherlink Surges Past $18M TVL as Apple Farm Rewards Drive DeFi Explosion
Apple Farm Campaign Supercharges Etherlink’s Growth Etherlink, the Tezos-native EVM Layer 2, has seen its TVL grow 12x in just weeks, crossing the $18 million mark. The catalyst? Apple Farm, a $3 million rewards program created to increase ecosystem participation…
Crack a Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Key? Project 11 Dares You — and Offers 1 BTC
Quantum Researchers Launch High-Stakes Bitcoin Decryption Challenge On April 16, 2025, Project 11, a leader in quantum technology development, introduced the Q-Day Prize — a challenge offering 1 BTC to anyone who can crack part of a simulated Bitcoin cryptographic…
Under‑the‑Radar Signals Hint at a Bitcoin Surge on Binance
Momentum Gauge Flips Positive Although BTC is range‑bound beneath $85.5K, Binance’s Taker Buy/Sell Ratio just nudged above 1.0 for the first time in weeks. The last spike above 1.1 preceded a quick rally past $86K, suggesting bullish demand is quietly…