Author: Muhammad Syofri Ardiyanto

Tokyo Beast, a Web3 game from Japan’s top developer, partners with Immutable for a 2025 launch, reshaping blockchain gaming accessibility.

Fetch.ai introduces ASI-1 Mini, the first Web3-focused LLM designed to enhance AI workflows with efficient storage and reasoning modes.

TRON launches a Gas Free feature, allowing USDT users to pay gas fees without TRX, aiming for seamless transactions and wider adoption.

The GENIUS Act may restrict foreign stablecoin issuers, weakening dollar dominance and driving financial innovation outside the US.

Bitdeer invests $240M in TSMC to mass-produce SEAL02 chips, aiming for a 40 EH/s hashrate with SEALMINER A2 shipments starting in 2025.

Amrit Kumar, co-founder of Zilliqa, now drives AltLayer’s blockchain innovations, focusing on scalable, decentralized roll-ups for Web3 applications.

A study reveals 32.5% of Australians have owned crypto, with 42.9% believing Australia will see wider cryptocurrency adoption soon.

Bitcoin drops below $89K, leading to over $1.2B in liquidations. Around 12% of Bitcoin addresses now hold unrealized losses, the highest since October 2024.

Ethena raised $100M in a private ENA token sale, backed by Franklin Templeton and F-Prime Capital, to launch institutional stablecoin iUSDe.

PumpFun is testing its own AMM, potentially shifting liquidity control from Raydium and reshaping token trading on the Solana network.

OKX’s operator, Aux Cayes FinTech Co., admits to US compliance violations and agrees to pay $505M in fines and asset forfeitures.

Circle’s USDC and EURC are now DFSA-approved, making them the first stablecoins officially recognized in Dubai’s financial hub, DIFC.

Dominic Williams, founder of Internet Computer, envisions a decentralized web, criticizes blockchain hype, and remains committed to driving innovation in the industry.

Berachain’s TVL has surged to $3.25B, outpacing Base and Arbitrum. Its DeFi ecosystem thrives amid community concerns over token distribution.

Montana’s House rejected Bill No. 429 to designate Bitcoin as a state reserve asset, with 41 votes in favor and 59 against.

Arbitrum DAO’s plan to invest 7,500 ETH in Lido, Aave, and Fluid sparks debate on whether funds should support its own ecosystem first.

Infini lost $49.5M USDC in two security breaches. Investigations continue as concerns grow over crypto platform vulnerabilities.

Hong Kong Asia Holdings boosts Bitcoin investments after board approval, while Hong Kong unveils a new roadmap for virtual asset expansion.

PumpFun removed tokens linked to the Bybit hacker after they were used for laundering stolen funds through rapid memecoin trades.

Leah Callon-Butler leverages blockchain to enhance financial inclusion, leading Emfarsis in empowering communities with digital ownership solutions.