Blockchain innovator Tectum announced the launch of Tectum Labs, an innovation hub aimed at promoting the adoption of tokenization across various industries. Tectum Labs offers comprehensive services to help projects scale in blockchain, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems, providing structured support across the project lifecycle. This includes in-depth evaluations to assess
On April 15, 2025, a significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Tokyo data center disrupted operations across several major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, KuCoin, and MEXC. Binance temporarily suspended user withdrawals for approximately 23 minutes as a precautionary measure, assuring users that all assets remained secure during the incident.
Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has announced plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves strategy, aiming to designate Bitcoin as the primary strategic asset in its corporate treasury. The company will hold a shareholder meeting on May 6 to vote on formally including Bitcoin investments as part of its corporate objectives. This
On April 14, 2025, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4.1, the latest iteration in its series of AI language models, bringing significant enhancements in coding abilities, instruction adherence, and long-context comprehension. This release includes three variants: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano, each tailored to different performance and cost
Nvidia has announced a major strategic shift by committing to manufacture its Blackwell AI chips and supercomputers entirely within the United States for the first time. This move is part of the company’s larger initiative to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on international supply chains. The plan includes
On April 14, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced mixed movements amid global economic uncertainties. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a modest increase of 0.73%, trading at approximately $84,679. Ethereum (ETH) rose by 1.57% to around $1,629.70, while XRP experienced a slight uptick of 0.94%, reaching $2.
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has launched commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, marking its expansion into traditional finance. This phased rollout begins in several U.S. states, including New Jersey and Connecticut, with plans to extend across more states and internationally to markets
Pakistan is embarking on an innovative strategy to address its surplus electricity by channeling it into Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This initiative, spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council and its head, Bilal Bin Saqib, aims to transform excess energy—particularly from renewable sources like solar and
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a staff statement calling for more comprehensive and transparent disclosures from companies involved in crypto token offerings. The guidance emphasizes that many token projects fail to provide investors with essential information about the risks, utility, economic model, and legal status of
Michelle Neal, CEO of Fnality International, emphasized in a recent statement that the banking sector is becoming increasingly receptive to blockchain technology. She pointed to blockchain’s ability to deliver real-time settlement, 24/7 transaction availability, and significant cost savings as key drivers of this shift. Neal believes that these
On April 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed legislation that officially nullifies an IRS rule which had controversially categorized decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms as “brokers.” Under the original rule, DeFi projects would have been required to report user transaction data similar to centralized financial institutions, raising serious concerns among crypto
On April 6, 2025, XT.COM, a leading digital asset exchange, hosted its HK VIP Party #BeyondTrade at Zuma Hong Kong in Central. The event coincided with the Hong Kong Web3 Festival and attracted over 300 guests, including investors, key opinion leaders, and music enthusiasts. This gathering exemplified XT.COM&