[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, December 19th, 2024]
Acurast, a leader in decentralized confidential cloud computing, announces the launch of Acurast Processor Lite for iOS, now available on the Apple App Store. This application allows iPhone users to share their device’s computing power with Acurast’s decentralized confidential cloud network, offering an opportunity to earn rewards in return.
By harnessing the advanced processors in mobile devices, Acurast makes it possible for regular phones to operate as powerful computing providers. With this new expansion to iOS, Acurast’s ecosystem grows bigger, welcoming iPhone users into a network that’s changing the way cloud computing is done. This shift marks a step forward in accessibility and control over how compute power
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WhiteBIT’s Institutional Focus Drives Trading Volume to Record $2.7 Trillion in 2024
3 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, December 20th, 2024]
Europe’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, WhiteBIT, concludes the year with notable achievements. The latest estimates reveal the company’s capitalization has reached $38.9 billion, while the annual trading volume surged to $2.7 trillion — a 200% increase compared to the previous year. These figures encompass all exchange markets (spot and futures), showcasing the company’s rapid growth and the increasing trust of its users.
For context, WhiteBIT’s trading volume surpassed major players like Kraken, whose annual trading volume stood at $628 billion. WhiteBIT’s trading volume exceeds the GDP of countries like Italy or Canada and approaches the GDP of France, valued at $3 trillion.
According to WhiteBIT Founder and
Pepeto Project Launches Utility-Driven Solutions for Memecoins
4 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – SAN FRANCISCO, United States, December 18th, 2024]
Pepeto: The God of Frogs with Utility and a Vision
Unlike other memecoins’ trading-centric approach, Pepeto offers a comprehensive utility-driven ecosystem. Pepeto, known as the God of Frogs, aims to adopt all future memecoins and elevate the sector through its zero-fee cross-chain exchange and bridge technology.
Pepeto’s Ecosystem Highlights:
Zero-Fee Exchange: A listing platform for emerging and established memecoins, ensuring cost-free trading for token owners and investors.
Cross-Chain Bridge: Seamless token swaps between blockchains, improving liquidity, accessibility, and collaboration across the entire crypto market.
Staking Rewards: Investors can earn additional rewards by staking $PEPETO,
Sophon Mainnet Goes Live with $500M TVL and Strategic Industry Collaborations
4 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, India, December 18th, 2024]
Sophon has launched its mainnet, introducing the first-ever Validium on ZKsync powered by Avail DA. With over $500M in Total Value Locked (TVL) through the Sophon farming program, and a growing ecosystem of established partners, Sophon is paving the way for scalable, consumer-focused blockchain applications.
The launch comes with significant community support: over 120,000 node licenses purchased by more than 5,800 unique participants are now open for claiming. The SOPH token deploys today in a non-transferable state, with all transactions free for users during this initial phase. Node holders will begin getting rewards from January 1st, with full token transferability and trading expected in Q1 2025.
Launch Partners
dTRINITY Launches Subsidized Stablecoin Lending Protocol on Fraxtal L2
4 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, December 18th, 2024]
dTRINITY, a next-generation stablecoin liquidity protocol, has announced its mainnet debut on the Fraxtal L2 network. The platform is designed to lower interest expenses and improve yields for stablecoin users, addressing the key challenge of rising credit costs in DeFi.
At the core of dTRINITY is a protocol-native stablecoin (dUSD), which serves as the unified liquidity layer between its money markets (dLEND, an Aave v3 fork) and external liquidity pools (e.g., Curve). dUSD is backed 1:1 by an on-chain collateral reserve consisting of stablecoins such as USDC, FRAX, and DAI, as well as yieldcoins like sFRAX and sDAI. Exogenous yields from the reserve are redirected to fund ongoing interest rebates for dUSD
Pepeto Project Launches Utility-Driven Solutions for Memecoins
4 days agoSAN FRANCISCO, United States, December 18th, 2024, Chainwire
Pepeto: The God of Frogs with Utility and a Vision
Unlike other memecoins’ trading-centric approach, Pepeto offers a comprehensive utility-driven ecosystem. Pepeto, known as the God of Frogs, aims to adopt all future memecoins and elevate the sector through its zero-fee cross-chain exchange and bridge technology.
Pepeto’s Ecosystem Highlights:
Zero-Fee Exchange: A listing platform for emerging and established memecoins, ensuring cost-free trading for token owners and investors.
Cross-Chain Bridge: Seamless token swaps between blockchains, improving liquidity, accessibility, and collaboration across the entire crypto market.
Staking Rewards: Investors can earn additional rewards by staking $PEPETO, incentivizing long-term
MINGO, Hedera Based Wallet, Sets Sights on the Global Ticketing Industry
5 days agoKingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, December 17th, 2024, Chainwire
MINGO, a digital wallet built on the Hedera Hashgraph network, introduces an NFT-based Programmable Digital Ticketing (PDT) system to innovate the ticketing industry. By addressing critical issues such as fraud, scalping, and resale inefficiencies, MINGO delivers a secure and transparent solution trusted by leading names in sports and entertainment.
MINGO’s native token $MINGO is set to go live on Coinstore on Wednesday, December 18th, and more exchanges including BitMart by the end of the year, marking another milestone in MINGO’s mission to drive Web3 adoption.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
World Boxing Council (WBC)
Fight Circus
NUCA MMA
Comic-Con Ireland
Tyson Fury
Goldstar Promotions
Hedera
World Boxing Muay Thai
Shardeum Launches Final Stage of Incentivized Testnet Ahead of Mainnet Release
5 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – New York, New York, December 17th, 2024]
Shardeum reaches another key milestone on its roadmap to Mainnet
Shardeum, an autoscaling layer-1 blockchain ecosystem, announces the launch of Stage 4 of its Incentivized Testnet (ITN), which commenced today, Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. ITN Stage 4 will continue to test for any vulnerabilities and network issues, fully solidifying the network code ahead of Mainnet.
This announcement follows the successful completion of the first three stages of ITN, which saw over 17 million transactions, 99k participants, and 22k validators in just over two months from the commencement of ITN Stage 3. Stage 4 is expected to run for at least four weeks, and be the final ITN stage ahead of Mainnet.
Beyond the ITN, Shardeum has
Saga Launches Mainnet 2.0 to Transform Blockchain Economics, Partners with Uniswap
5 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – USA, USA, December 17th, 2024]
Saga, the Layer 1 blockchain protocol to launch Layer 1s, today announced its Mainnet 2.0, setting the stage for a fundamental transformation in how the blockchain industry approaches liquidity. The growing number of independent blockchains has created unprecedented challenges for liquidity management and cross-chain operations. This major upgrade lays the foundation for the Q1 2025 launch of Saga’s Liquidity Integration Layer (LiL), which will create a unified liquidity environment across all blockchain ecosystems. Combining LiL with a novel token economic design, Saga will be able to automate bridge and routing transactions and eliminate gas fees for users interacting with DeFi products on Saga.
Uniswap v3, the world’s
Promeet Raises $3.1M in Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Creator Monetization
5 days agoDubai, United Arab Emirates, December 17th, 2024, Chainwire
Promeet, a platform designed to empower creators to monetize content, has successfully raised $3.1M in pre-seed funding. The investment will be used to accelerate product development and solidify Promeet’s position as a leading platform for content monetization. By combining videos, photos, meetings, and live streamings—with a blockchain-based transactional layer into a single platform, Promeet offers creators the ability to easily get paid and interact with their audience, all in one place.
Already live and operational, Promeet has onboarded thousands of creators, offering them a seamless, frictionless way to start monetizing their content immediately. By facilitating transactions via USDC on the Polygon network, Promeet ensures
TokenBuilder Releases 2025 Forecast on AI Integration and Fair Token Offerings
5 days agoTortola, British Virgin Islands, December 17th, 2024, Chainwire
According to the prediction of Ransu Salovaara, CEO of TokenBuilder and a crypto veteran since 2014, the next twelve months will be pivotal in boosting transparency for token launches and integrating AI technology into new crypto projects. Salovaara, who helped raise token sales for major names in the industry, believes 2025 will be dominated by two major trends:
Fair Token Offerings (FTOs) — A push for more reasonable valuations and more equitable access for everyday investors
AI Tokens — A major leap forward where crypto meets advanced AI agents, opening fresh opportunities for projects and investors alike
“2024 was phenomenal, with Bitcoin hitting $100,000 on December 4th—CoinMarketCap confirms this milestone,” says
Xterio Partners with Reka to Build Emotionally Intelligent AI Agents for Gaming and Beyond
5 days agoSingapore, Singapore, December 17th, 2024, Chainwire
Xterio aims to redefine AI-human interaction with emotionally adaptive companions that evolve with users.
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, Xterio is taking a bold step forward by partnering with Reka, a leading AI startup, to develop emotionally intelligent AI agents that promise to transform gaming, Web3, and beyond. These agents, powered by a proprietary emotion engine, are designed to interact, adapt, and evolve like human companions—offering more than just utility.
While AI has long played a role in gaming, from NPC behavior to immersive storytelling, Xterio and Reka are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Their joint effort aims to create AI companions that can read and respond to emotions,
Flipster and OverProtocol Announce Partnership with $200,000 USDT Giveaway
5 days agoWarsaw, Poland, December 17th, 2024, Chainwire
Flipster, a fast-growing crypto exchange, has announced a collaboration with OverProtocol, a layer 1 blockchain, to launch an exclusive Flipster x OverProtocol campaign that features the OVER Launchpool and social media giveaway, offering users a combined prize pool of 200,000 USDT.
CEO of Flipster, commented, “We are proud to partner with OverProtocol, whose mission to create the world’s most decentralized and accessible network reflects our commitment to driving crypto ecosystem growth. By offering opportunities such as the OVER Launchpool, we’re making crypto more accessible, empowering our community to earn rewards, and helping to pave the way toward a more inclusive global economy.”
In the OVER Launchpool, Flipster users can stake OVER
Forte Unveils Open-Source Rules Engine to Support Safety and Economic Stability in Blockchain Development
6 days agoSan Francisco, California, December 16th, 2024, Chainwire
Forte’s Open Source Rules Engine Empowers Web3 Developers with Dynamic On-Chain Compliance and Economic Solutions for Launching and Managing Digital Assets.
Forte has officially unveiled and launched the Forte Rules Engine, an open-source solution for developers to build safe, on-chain environments and manage digital asset economies for web3 apps. With the Rules Engine, developers can define and enforce rules, establish transaction guardrails, manage compliance obligations, and mitigate the risks of volatility and bad actors – all while supporting long-term digital asset utility and economic health.
Developers can now utilize the Forte Rules Engine by visiting: forte.io/developers
“The future of blockchain development is at a
ECM Coin Enhances E-Commerce with Blockchain Transparency and Androverse Integration
6 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, December 16th, 2024]
ECM Coin leverages blockchain to advance transparency, security, and smooth cross-border transactions in e-commerce. Its integration with Androverse adds innovative features like virtual real estate and secure, transparent payment systems for a more decentralized world.
The eCommerce Coin (ECM) incorporates blockchain technology into the online business environment, paving the way for advancements in cryptocurrency within e-commerce. By merging technology with business, ECM aims to foster a safer and more decentralized digital ecosystem.
Key Takeaways:
Works to transform e-commerce with secure, transparent blockchain-based transactions.
Enhances global trade efficiency through reduced costs
Vana Mainnet Goes Live with $VANA to Power Data as a New Asset Class in Global AI Economy
6 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Georgetown, Cayman Islands, December 16th, 2024
During the testnet phase, over 1.3m users contributed more than 6.5m data points to train user-owned AI models. On mainnet, DataDAOs will leverage the $VANA token to enable users to collectively own, monetize and govern their personal data for a stake in the booming AI economy.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 2024 — Vana, the pioneering network for user-owned data, today announced the launch of its mainnet and native $VANA token. The launch marks a significant milestone in breaking through the data wall that’s limiting AI development while preserving privacy and giving users a stake in the value their data generates.
Developed by Open Data Labs — a San Francisco-based research and technology company born out of the MIT
Pepeto Introduces Advanced Features for Memecoin Enthusiasts
7 days agoLondon, united kingdom, December 15th, 2024, Chainwire
Pepeto is currently in its presale phase, with tokens priced at $0.000000098 per token.
Pepeto distinguishes itself with advanced features, including a zero-fee cross-chain bridge, an exchange tailored for the next generation of memecoins, and a staking platform aimed at rewarding participants for sustained engagement.
The official website for Pepeto is https://pepeto.io Users should exercise caution and not visit any unofficial platforms or google sponsored websites.
Pepeto’s Community Engagement through Thematic Storytelling
Pepeto sets itself apart with an engaging narrative, anchored by the God of Frogs’ quest to gather six sacred documents—P, E, P, E, T, and O. This storyline has generated interest across social media
Tomarket Partners with Aptos Foundation to Launch $TOMA and Build Future Products on Aptos
8 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, December 14th, 2024]
Tomarket, an innovative Telegram mini-app bridging Web2 and Web3, has launched on the Aptos—a secure, scalable and feature-rich Layer-1 blockchain. Combining Tomarket’s large user base with Aptos’s advanced technology, the integration enhances scalability, user experience, and Web3 adoption. It also sets the stage for Tomarket’s upcoming $TOMA token launch, driving further growth and innovation.
Tomarket is a simple yet innovative mini-app on Telegram designed to seamlessly guide users from Web2 to Web3. By combining engaging gameplay with features like earning and trading, Tomarket simplifies blockchain technology for everyday users. Since its launch in July, the platform has experienced rapid growth, with 50
Dentity Acquires Trinsic’s Decentralized ID Platform to Expand Adoption of Web3 Digital Identities
9 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Santa Monica, CA, December 12th, 2024]
The deal brings together industry leaders and sets the stage for the next era of decentralized digital identity
Dentity is proud to announce the acquisition of Trinsic’s decentralized identity assets, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of Web3 identity solutions. These assets represents advanced decentralized identity infrastructure in the world, having enabled thousands of developers to build user-controlled identity features into their applications. With this move, Dentity aims to strengthen its position as a global leader in decentralized identity.
“Trinsic’s platform revolutionizes how consumers control and share their personal data,” said Jeff Schwartz, Founder and CEO of Dentity. “This acquisition brings
$MOVE Listed on BYDFi: Market Cap at $170 Million, Valuation around $10 Billion
9 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Seychelles, Seychelles, December 13th, 2024]
The native token of the Movement Network, $MOVE, which was launched on December 9, 2024, outpaced its price of $1.45 after the release. As an innovative blockchain ecosystem based on a Move programming language, the Movement Network is going to integrate its ecosystem with $MOVE tokens right after the launch of its mainnet. Currently, BYDFi has officially listed $MOVE, showing deep insight into the development of blockchain technology and being forward-looking in terms of market positioning.
$MOVE: A Token Economy Built on Core Blockchain Security Technology
The Movement Network is the first blockchain ecosystem built on the Move programming language. This language developed by Meta’s (formerly Facebook)
PoSciDonDAO Unveils a Decentralized Future for Personalized Medicine Research
9 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, December 12th, 2024]
PoSciDonDAO, an emerging organization in the Decentralized Science (DeSci) domain, has announced the launch of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) dedicated to funding personalized medicine research. Leveraging blockchain technology, PoSciDonDAO aims to improve efficiencies and transparency in research funding while enabling global collaboration to address life-altering diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
A Vision for Advancing Patient Care
Personalized medicine, which tailors treatments to patients based on genetic and molecular profiles, offers a path toward more effective therapies and better patient outcomes. This field has been hindered by limited funding and
Superform Raises $3M to Launch SuperVaults, Intelligent Onchain High-Yield Products, Led by VanEck Ventures
10 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – New York, New York, USA, December 12th, 2024]
With $9.5M in total funding, Superform launches SuperUSDC to deliver optimized stablecoin yield with onchain simplicity.
Superform Labs, the onchain wealth app to effortlessly grow your crypto portfolio, announced today it has raised $3 million in a strategic round led by VanEck Ventures with participation from Polychain Capital, CMT Digital, Amber Group, Node Ventures, BlockTower Capital, Heartcore Capital, Maven11 Capital, and UpTop Capital. This follows its $6.5 million Seed round in November 2022, bringing Superform Labs’ total funding to $9.5 million.
The new funding coincides with the launch of SuperVaults, Superform’s flagship native yield products designed to redefine onchain earning with simplicity,
WhiteBIT Becomes First Exchange to Achieve the Highest Level Cryptocurrency Security Standard
11 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – VILNIUS, Lithuania, December 11th, 2024]
WhiteBIT has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange globally to obtain Level 3 certification under the Cryptocurrency Security Standard (CCSS). Developed by the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4), this certification represents a new benchmark in cryptocurrency platform security. This accomplishment places WhiteBIT among the top-tier platforms recognized for superior security.
The CCSS is an industry-standard security framework designed to ensure robust protection for cryptocurrency systems. It complements existing ICT security frameworks like ISO 27001 and PCI DSS by introducing specific guidance for best practices in securing cryptocurrencies. The standard includes
Xai Announces Details for “Airdrop Battle Pass” Follow-Up to $45 Million Sentry Key Sale
11 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, December 10th, 2024]
Xai Foundation, a core contributor to the growing blockchain gaming network Xai, today unveiled details of their “tiny” Sentry Key sale. Tiny Sentry Keys will become available to purchase Friday, December 13th at 6pm PST at sentry.xai.games for 0.0143 ETH (roughly ~$55).
Xai’s initial Sentry Key sale in December, 2023 raised over ~$45 million in ETH (USD Value). Since then, Xai has invested heavily into expanding its gaming ecosystem and is now home to 12 games and 2000+ projects in development. Many of these games have begun to announce commitments to airdrop back to the Xai Sentry Key holder community, who have already received ~$295 million (USD value) in network rewards and airdrops this year.
Xai
Meme Token Launch Imminent from the Biggest YouTuber in Ecuador
11 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Quito, Ecuador, December 11th, 2024]
Soy Suco, Ecuador’s most prominent YouTuber with 27 million YouTube subscribers and a total social media following of 58 million has announced the launch of his meme-inspired cryptocurrency token, $SUCO. The token will debut on the Solana blockchain via a fair launch model, ensuring equitable participation opportunities for all.
The fair launch structure, increasingly favored in the crypto space, removes early insider advantages and promotes inclusivity among participants. The $SUCO token is supported by XCAD, a platform designed to provide enhanced utility and engagement options. Token holders will be able to potentially earn, store, and exchange $SUCO while accessing unique benefits and experiences intended to
Shiro Neko Achieves $1 Billion Market Cap on Day 1
12 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Panama, Panama, December 9th, 2024]
Shiro Neko Achieves Historic Milestone in the Memecoin Market
Shiro Neko ($SHIRO) launched and reached a $1 billion market cap on its first day of trading. With this, the team aims to make $SHIRO a standout memecoin, redefining expectations for new launches in the space.
Shiro Neko’s Metrics
After its launch, Shiro Neko established a stable floor between $300 million and $400 million in market cap. This retracement can demonstrate confidence. Shiro Neko’s adoption metrics:
12,000+ Holders On-Chain: Over 12,000 wallet addresses held $SHIRO on launch day.
Five Exchange Listings: Shiro Neko debuted with listings on five exchanges on its first day, making it accessible to global investors and ensuring strong liquidity.
DeFi Project NebulaStride (NST) Unveils Presale and Growth Plans
13 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Dnipro, Ukraine, December 9th, 2024]
The pre-sale of Nebula Stride (NST) has begun. This solution introduces new tools for asset management and interaction with decentralized financial systems. Tokens are available at the starting price of $0.02.
NebulaStride is introducing itself as a blockchain initiative focused on enhancing the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The project is designed to improve accessibility and decentralization within financial markets through advanced smart contracts and integrated financial tools.
Market Position
With DeFi experiencing growth, NebulaStride aims to differentiate itself by providing innovative solutions targeting inefficiencies in traditional finance. Currently in its presale stage, NST tokens are available at
Anaxi Labs and Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab Unveil a Breakthrough Proof System
16 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Pittsburgh, United States, December 6th, 2024]
Anaxi Labs, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab, the university’s cybersecurity and privacy institute, is announcing a compiler framework for cryptography that resolves an impasse – building scalable applications with Zero-Knowledge require fundamental trade-offs. The elusive trifecta of scalable, cryptographically-secured and decentralized applications have been considered impossible, and a barrier to mass adoption — until now.
A Breakthrough in Cryptography with No Trade-Offs
Blockchains such as Ethereum have been hailed as the future of decentralized infrastructure, with Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology heralded to enhance Ethereum’s security and scalability beyond 120 TPS. According to
Metaplex Protocol Achieves Record-Breaking Protocol Fees in November 2024
17 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, December 4th, 2024]
Metaplex, the blockchain protocol used to create virtually every token, memecoin, and NFT on Solana, saw record-breaking protocol fees in November, fueled by a surge in digital asset creation on Solana.
As the protocol behind virtually all token creation on Solana, Metaplex has emerged as a primary beneficiary of the extraordinary surge in digital asset creation on the Solana network.
This exponential level of activity, encompassing everything from memecoins to AI tokens and NFTs, directly contributes to Metaplex’s protocol fees. This increased protocol fee generation has in turn funded record-breaking $MPLX token purchases for the Metaplex DAO.
Since June 2024, 50% of the prior month’s protocol fees
Read More »From RSS3 to Open: A Unified Movement to Rebuild the Open Web
18 days ago[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, California, December 4th, 2024]
The internet was once a playground for open exchange, where ideas, innovation, and creativity flourished. However, centralized control and walled platforms have eroded those ideals. Open emerges as a new infrastructure dedicated to rebuilding the Open Web’s foundations in the age of Web3.
From RSS3 to Open: A Broader Vision
Open represents the next evolution of RSS3, a broader and more ambitious ecosystem designed to unify technologies, initiatives, and communities. This transformation recognizes that the vision for a decentralized internet extends beyond the original scope of RSS3.
Open now unites the forces of RSS3, RSSHub, OVM, OpenAgent, and the Open Information Initiative under a single banner. Together,