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Dubai, UAE, June 13th, 2025, Chainwire

Leading web3 investor DWF Ventures has published an analysis of Binance Alpha and Spot listings. It examines the performance of projects that have reached the exchange’s spot market following a token launch on Binance Alpha.

DWF Ventures has comprehensively analyzed the projects that have featured on Binance Alpha following the introduction of the listing mechanism in 2024. It highlights the increased transparency that Alpha brings by enabling users to appraise the merits of emerging tokens, some of which have the potential to migrate to a Binance Spot listing.

Research conducted by DWF Ventures has found that of the more than 190 projects to have been selected by Binance Alpha to date, more than 70% are currently trading at below $50M market cap, while a handful of outliers such as Ondo and Virtuals have surpassed $1B valuation.

DWF Ventures’ analysis also shows that memecoins and AI agents have dominated Binance Alpha projects with DeFi in third place. Memecoins and AI agents surpass all other onchain sectors featured in Binance Alpha combined. DWF further found that Solana was the most popular chain for featured projects, followed closely by BNB Chain and Ethereum.

Key findings from DWF Ventures’ Binance Alpha report include the fact that around 10% of Alpha projects converted to a Spot listing, with a total of 19 making the grade. DeFi and memecoins had the highest conversion rate, while the most valuable projects after Ondo and Virtuals were Maple Finance and Cookie DAO.

DWF Ventures summarizes its report by noting that projects that migrate from Alpha to Spot are typically defined by active social media engagement, high trading volume, and are category leaders in popular onchain verticals. The full DWF Ventures report can be read here.

About DWF Labs

DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges.

Learn more: https://www.dwf-labs.com/

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Los Angeles, California, June 13th, 2025, Chainwire

OneFootball and Mythical Games have teamed up in a multi-year partnership that fuses the worlds of global football and next-gen gaming with the launch of FIFA Rivals, a new arcade-style mobile game officially licensed by FIFA.

The partnership links OneFootball’s daily engagement with fans to the interactive world of FIFA Rivals. Players will be introduced to a new dimension of fandom, where live stats, breaking news, and player stories directly impact the rhythm of gameplay. Rivals will be where matchday meets game day, and fandom fuels play.

Launched globally on iOS and Android, FIFA Rivals brings a fresh approach to mobile football gaming, combining stylised arcade mechanics with blockchain-based digital ownership. Players can collect, trade, and own exclusive in-game items such as limited-edition kits and collectible boots, many of which are tied to real-world merchandise drops and campaigns from OneFootball.

“Together with Mythical, OneFootball will immediately start to merge our communities and build towards our shared mission of one openly shared data standard for football fans,” said OneFootball CEO Patrick Fischer. “We’re truly excited to explore deep product integration paths with Mythical and are keen to kick this multi-year partnership off.”

The game will also feature seasonal tournaments, exclusive promotions for OneFootball users, and special content timed with FIFA events. Through the Mythical Marketplace, users will be able to manage their digital assets in a secure blockchain environment, offering a sense of real-world value and rarity.

“This collaboration represents a significant step forward in bridging the worlds of interactive entertainment and global football culture,” said Jung Suh, Chief Business Officer of Mythical Games. “By integrating real-time authentic content into gameplay, we're elevating the player experience and creating an environment where fandom isn’t just experienced — it’s owned, traded, and actively played.”

The release of FIFA Rivals signals a broader shift in the intersection of sports media and gaming, positioning OneFootball and Mythical Games at the forefront of this evolving digital landscape.

For updates, visit fifa.rivals.game and follow FIFA Rivals (@fifarivals) and OneFootball Club (@ofc_the_club) on X.

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George Town, Cayman Islands, June 13th, 2025, Chainwire

Sonic is integrating Bubblemaps V2 to provide its users with deeper visibility into wallet behavior and token flows — a move that aligns with growing demand for onchain intelligence.

The move comes as onchain trading accelerates, with users navigating increasingly complex market dynamics—from rapid token launches to high-volume DEX activity. By expanding its InfoFi infrastructure, Sonic provides its community with the tools to explore, analyze, and assess market behavior with greater clarity.

Michael Kong, CEO of Sonic Labs, said: “We're seeing a shift in how users interact with blockchains — not just to transact, but to understand. Access to visual analytics makes it easier for users to follow value flows and trading patterns across Sonic, particularly as onchain activity becomes more fast-paced and public.”

Bubblemaps V2 enables users to track token distribution over time and examine wallet interactions, offering a clearer picture of ecosystem dynamics. Features like Time Travel and Magic Nodes support deeper insight into token lifecycles and wallet patterns.

While Bubblemaps V2 is the technical layer, the underlying move reflects a broader shift: Sonic is positioning itself for an era where visibility and accountability become foundational expectations for any blockchain infrastructure.

Nicolas Vaiman, CEO of Bubblemaps, added: “InfoFi isn’t just tooling, it’s becoming infrastructure. Sonic is aligning with this new paradigm, putting intelligence where it matters the most: onchain.”

As regulation tightens and more economic activity shifts onchain, infrastructure that supports clarity, traceability, and decision-making will become essential. Sonic is anticipating a future where transparency and insight are no longer optional — and is adjusting its infrastructure to reflect that shift.

Bubblemaps V2 is now live on Sonic. Explore: v2.bubblemaps.io

About Bubblemaps

Bubblemaps is the visual layer of InfoFi, the onchain intelligence stack redefining how blockchain data is interpreted. Its platform powers real-time visualizations of token flows, wallet clusters, and insider activity—giving traders, funds, and protocols a clear edge in market analysis and risk detection.

About Sonic Labs

Sonic is the highest-performing EVM blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The network achieves sub-second finality with up to 400,000 transactions per second.

At the heart of Sonic’s incentive model is Fee Monetization, a system that lets developers earn 90% of the network fees generated by their apps. Inspired by Web2 ad-revenue sharing models, FeeM rewards developers for driving usage, growth, and real activity.

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British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

ANGL Inc., parent company of the utility asset $ANGL, confirmed that its token generation event will take place on June 18, 2025, with initial liquidity provided on Uniswap. $ANGL is the utility token that powers AI-driven engagement, automation, and financial inclusion across the Angel Twin ecosystem, giving individuals a direct financial stake in the services which their AI “twins” perform.

A decade ago, platform monetization turned bedroom vloggers into a creator economy already valued near $104 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach roughly $480 billion by 2027. Artificial intelligence spending is on a similar trajectory, set to surpass $300 billion worldwide by 2026. Angel Twin merges these trends through the logical next step: under a transparent blockchain, letting users capture the upside of rapidly advancing AI.

Each participant spins up an Angel Twin: a multilingual personal AI twin which learns continuously from its owner, stores memory on-chain, and executes tasks or creates content on demand. The project’s Medium overview describes twins as “digital avatars that evolve alongside their creators, opening new income streams.” All compute calls, data shares, and marketplace transactions settle in $ANGL, tying real-time usage to verifiable ledger entries.

The token’s design centers around three main pillars: global collaboration, AI-powered financial access, and user data sovereignty. In practice, this means an entrepreneur can charge micro-fees for an AI-generated report, a music fan can tip an artist’s twin, and a researcher can license anonymized datasets, with each action triggering an on-chain, revenue-sharing payout. The same mechanism supports a referral loop: whenever a newcomer activates a twin via an invite link, the referrer automatically receives a token reward, fueling the company’s target of deploying over two billion twins worldwide.

Ownership incentives extend beyond payments. Angel Twin will include a decentralized data vault that lets people decide when and how personal information is shared, and contributors receive $ANGL while retaining legal control over their records. External commentators note that data sovereignty is emerging as a critical check on centralized AI systems, a stance the project says will be embedded at the protocol level.

The $ANGL white paper lists core functions that include paying inference fees, unlocking premium memory depth, and non-transferable Angel Points to globally exchangeable ANGL tokens. Tiered token balances correspond to richer historical context, faster response latency, and higher-resolution avatars, aligning deeper engagement with greater utility.

The $ANGL utility token will be launched on June 18 on Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange. 

The company’s AI-Twin-as-a-Service model is already being piloted by mortgage lenders, consumer-finance apps, and e-commerce brands, replacing static chatbots with contextual agents that can refinance a loan or assemble a marketing brief in seconds. By routing every action through $ANGL, businesses gain auditable cost accounting while users gain a share of the value stream they help create.

“This is the fastest technological shift humanity has ever faced, and the integration of Angel Twin and $ANGL puts people everywhere, not mega-corporations, behind the wheel,” says Bill Inman, co-creator of Angel Twin and President of Twin Protocol. “When you train a twin, you’re not just using AI; you’re owning it and getting paid for what you create.”

As public conversation around federal policy for AI and crypto continues to intensify, Pavan Agarwal, creator of AngelAI, will speak at the US Strategy for AI & Crypto Conference on July 8, 2025 in Washington D.C., alongside top policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. His participation highlights Angel Twin’s commitment to building user-centric AI systems that not only revolutionize AI-driven interaction but also empower individuals to take ownership of their AI identity and data.

Angel Twin emphasizes security and compliance, smart-contract audits, and adherence to emerging privacy standards. The team says transparent ledger records reduce hidden data exploitation and offer a verifiable alternative to proprietary AI pipelines that monetize user input without compensation.

With the app now live and the utility token launch imminent, Angel Twin and, in turn, $ANGL, is inviting developers, liquidity providers, and curious newcomers to join its community channels and help chart what it calls “the user-owned AI economy.” The project’s roadmap includes cross-chain bridges, an open-source SDK, and decentralized storage for twin memory, all designed to ensure that value scales with community participation rather than corporate gatekeeping.

About $ANGL Token

$ANGL is the utility token that powers AI-driven engagement, automation, and financial inclusion across the Angel Twin ecosystem, giving individuals a direct financial stake in the services which their AI “twins” perform. It is designed for long-term utility, scalability, and ecosystem expansion. It powers AI-driven applications, community engagement, and financial inclusion. The $ANGL token does not entitle a holder to any equity interest, revenue share, or other payment consideration from AngelAi, Twin Protocol, Angel Twin or any other project or entity. We discourage purchase of the $ANGL token for any reason other than for use of the Angel Twin platform. All use of the Angel Twin platform is subject to terms and conditions set forth on the Angel Twin website.

Website | X 

About Angel Twin

Angel Twin is a platform that combines advanced neural networks with blockchain, enabling anyone to build, train, and monetize a personalized AI assistant. It is a collaboration between AngelAi and Twin Protocol, combining advanced AI applications with blockchain-based digital identity security. Each twin safeguards its owner’s data, executes tasks, and generates income while maintaining transparent provenance and payments on-chain.

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Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

Flare, the blockchain for data, today announced that BitGo has launched institutional custody services for Flare (FLR) and Songbird (SGB). BitGo, a globally regulated and licensed qualified custodian based in the United States, provides secure storage infrastructure used by many leading digital asset platforms and financial firms. This collaboration represents a meaningful step forward as Flare expands its reach to regulated and compliance-focused markets.

Institutions using BitGo can now store and manage FLR and SGB tokens through qualified custody or self-custody setups. Both hot and cold wallet options are available, offering flexibility for institutions managing these assets. Staking functionality and additional integrations will follow in the coming months.

Flare is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 network designed to support applications that rely on real-world data. It features built-in data protocols such as the Flare Time Series Oracle for delivering accurate price feeds, the Flare Data Connector for integrating external and cross-chain information, and the FAssets system, which brings assets like BTC, XRP, and DOGE into the world of decentralized finance.

Songbird, Flare’s canary network, operates as a real-time testbed for new features before they are introduced on the Flare mainnet. Developers use Songbird to evaluate functionality under live conditions with real economic incentives.

The announcement comes as Flare gains momentum in institutional circles. Earlier this week, VivoPower, a publicly traded firm, became the first major institution to adopt an XRP-based treasury strategy on Flare, allocating one hundred million dollars worth of XRP to the network’s DeFi ecosystem.

“Partnering with a well-established, U.S.-based qualified custodian like BitGo is a key milestone in Flare’s institutional journey,” said Hugo Philion, CEO and co-founder of Flare. “BitGo’s reputation, regulatory credentials, and support for segregated accounts make them an ideal partner as we prepare to launch products that require compliant custody solutions. We’re proud to work with BitGo to expand secure access to FLR and SGB for institutions worldwide.”

In the coming period, BitGo will introduce staking for FLR, delegation support for Wrapped Flare (WFLR), integration with Flare’s token standard, and compatibility with the Flare P-Chain.

Institutions seeking to engage with FLR and SGB through BitGo can reach out to their client service manager or visit the BitGo website for onboarding details.

About Flare

Flare is a smart contract platform built to bring external data on-chain securely and at scale. It supports data-intensive use cases including machine learning, asset tokenization, gaming, and social platforms. With enshrined oracles integrated directly into its network, Flare enables developers to access a wide range of data sources while maintaining decentralization and trust minimization.

About BitGo

BitGo is a United States based digital asset custodian serving institutions and exchanges across the globe. Recognized for its regulatory standing and compliance credentials, BitGo offers custody solutions including segregated accounts and qualified custodianship. The company is licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services and provides services designed to meet the needs of professional digital asset holders.

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Los Angeles, California, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

Global Release Introduces New Features, PvP Gameplay, and Digital Ownership Through the Mythical Platform

the global governing body of football, and next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games today announced the worldwide launch of FIFA Rivals, the officially licensed arcade-style mobile football game now available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Powered by FIFA’s global license and Mythical Games’ cutting-edge platform, FIFA Rivals delivers an arcade-style football experience with gamers building their dream teams and attempting to dominate their rivals by competing in live events and PvP leagues. Following a successful soft launch, the global launch introduces innovative features, fast-paced multiplayer, enhanced gameplay, and digital ownership, providing a fresh take on competitive football gaming.

"Football is the world’s game, and we’re thrilled to bring its billions of global fans an experience that captures the thrill of the sport, with the accessibility of mobile gaming," said John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games. “With FIFA Rivals, we’re blending high-energy arcade gameplay with team-building strategy and actual ownership in gaming. This is just the beginning of what we believe will become a landmark title in gaming.”

In FIFA Rivals, gamers can build their dream football team from their favorite stars, teams, and leagues, compete in real-time PvP matches, and take on live events to climb the global leaderboards. Dynamic gameplay and intuitive controls, designed for mainstream mobile gamers, allow users to pull off skill moves, trick shots, and signature plays from star athletes — each represented as a tradable digital collectible on the Mythical Marketplace.

Highlights include:

Fast-paced PvP gameplay designed for mobile users worldwide

Skill-based progression with real-time events and competitive leagues

Player collectible ownership and trading through blockchain technology, with no prior web3 knowledge required

PVE Scenarios Mode to hone your skills and relive highlights from famous matches 

Access to Mythical Marketplace allowing gamers to trade, buy, and sell their way to the greatest football team.

The launch of FIFA Rivals forms part of FIFA's broader objective to make esports and gaming more accessible, offering fans across the globe a wide range of digital football experiences. The global launch of the free-to-play mobile game FIFA Rivals marks the latest milestone in this journey.

FIFA Rivals is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. For updates and more information, visit fifa.rivals.game and join the community on X (@fifarivals).

About Mythical Games

Acknowledged by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders. Mythical’s current games, Blankos Block Party and NFL Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games, but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide.

The Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain Marketplace on iOS and Android, provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.

Learn more: https://mythicalgames.com/

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Singapore, Singapore, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

Nearing the token generation event coming up on June 23rd, Polemos has announced a strategic partnership with BUFF focused on accelerating the integration of Web3 technologies within the gaming sector and facilitating broader user adoption. This collaboration unites two industry leaders with a shared vision to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 gaming and the emerging decentralized landscape.

https://youtu.be/zSnDIl8tC8M

The partnership leverages the respective strengths of Polemos, a platform specializing in NFT utility and decentralized gaming ecosystems, and BUFF, a rewards platform focused on enhancing user engagement and rewards within gaming ecosystems. Together, they will collaborate on initiatives designed to educate and onboard mainstream gaming audiences into the Web3 industry while simultaneously offering value and utility to veteran players in the wider ecosystem. It’s also important to highlight that BUFF is home to 18 million registered gamers on its platform. 

On Polemos, players can lend, rent, and trade game assets with ease, with all rewards in one place, no hassle. Plus, their scholarship program gives gamers an extra boost to grow, play, and earn more. BUFF, on the other hand, rewards players for their in-game activity through challenges and achievements. Users earn BUFF points, which can be redeemed for various digital and physical rewards, including gift cards, gaming gear, and more. This strategic alliance aims to deliver enhanced value to users by creating more accessible, engaging, and rewarding pathways into Web3 gaming. Through joint development efforts, knowledge sharing, and collaborative initiatives, Polemos and BUFF intend to reshape user experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities within the evolving gaming market. 

“We believe this partnership will serve as a key catalyst for educating and empowering gamers worldwide,” said Carl Wilgenbus, CEO of Polemos. “Our platform is built to help users truly understand the potential of Web3, offering the tools and support needed to earn and grow within this new paradigm.”

"This partnership represents a meaningful step in our mission to expand access to gaming rewards and bridge the gap between mainstream gaming and emerging technologies,” said Elay De Beer, CEO of BUFF. “Together with Polemos, we aim to simplify and elevate the way players interact with Web3 ecosystems — making them more accessible, rewarding, and trusted.”

Both Polemos and Buff are committed to achieving measurable outcomes and establishing new standards of excellence within the Web3 gaming industry.

Interested parties can participate in the Polemos IDO on Kommunitas, a decentralized launchpad connecting web3 projects with potential investors. It facilitates successful fundraising, which will enable Polemos to make a strong market impact with the launch of its key utility token, $PLMS, on June 23rd. Kommunitas has a portion of the token allocation for the anticipated $PLMS launch. Full details available here: https://kommunitas.net/.

About Polemos 

Polemos is a leading Web3 gaming infrastructure platform, enabling seamless player onboarding, asset management, and engagement across blockchain games. Through strategic partnerships and innovative technologies, we bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming, creating a frictionless experience for players.

The platform focuses on creating awareness by educating mainstream Web2 players about the opportunities and value within Web3 games and blockchain technology. It simplifies access by breaking down blockchain complexities, making crypto transactions and participation in Web3 gaming straightforward and effortless. Additionally, Polemos enhances engagement by building innovative tools and features that enrich gameplay, deepen player interactions, and empower gaming communities. 

About BUFF

BUFF, founded by Elay De Beer, Ophir Gertner, and Ophir Sarapi, operates as a virtual gaming economy platform that rewards gamers simply for playing. It enables gamers to accumulate points in the background as they continue to play uninterrupted, benefiting gamers with a new incentive to spend more time gaming, and opening a new marketing approach for game publishers to interact for longer periods to increase loyalty to their brands.

About Kommunitas

Kommunitas is a decentralized, tier-less crowdfunding platform that has launched over 236 Web3 projects and raised $34.87 million, empowering startups and blockchain projects to grow through a fair, transparent, and community-driven approach. Its tier-less system allows anyone to participate in fundraising opportunities, and with a revenue-sharing model, Kommunitas offers long-term benefits for its community.

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Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

91% of users rated the new UI/UX experience positively as Binance becomes the first major crypto exchange to move beyond a “one-size-fits-all” model by empowering users with smart widgets and a customizable homepage

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and trusted by over 275 million users worldwide, today announced Binance UI Refined — its new app user interface and user experience (UI/UX) powered by AI with a customizable homepage that can be adapted to each user’s preferences, giving millions around the world a new and personalized crypto trading experience.

Released in conjunction with Binance’s upcoming 8th anniversary, Binance UI Refined has been rated positively by 91% of surveyed users during beta testing – underscoring Binance’s commitment to innovate and make crypto easier to use and more accessible for users of all levels. The new UI/UX will provide users with a clearer progression of basic to advanced features. Novice users can start with a simplified experience to focus on learning while advanced and professional users can effortlessly customize their homepage to focus on more sophisticated features. 

As the global digital assets leader, Binance is also catering to varying regional and cultural preferences of different markets by making it easier for users to choose their layout and design elements such as information density levels. By moving beyond a “one-size-fits-all” model, Binance is redefining the industry standard for crypto trading UI/UX through personalization and intelligent design.

Jeff Li, VP of Product at Binance commented, “Binance UI Refined marks a fundamental shift in how users engage with crypto. Instead of forcing everyone into the same layout, we’re giving each of our millions of users the power to shape their own experience — with AI-powered widgets, personalized layouts, and smart recommendations that reflect their level, interests, and region. As the crypto industry evolves, we’re setting a new standard for intuitive, inclusive, and intelligent product design.”

Use of AI to Support User Journey 

Binance’s AI technology enhances the user journey by recommending selected widgets based on the user’s experience level, allowing novice users to focus on learning while advanced users can easily choose to trade on a layout with enhanced market depth and order book visibility. 

Users will also be presented with widget recommendations that are popular in their region to provide them with a better localized experience, reflecting the diverse and different trading behaviors and preferences of Binance’s global userbase.

Personalized App Homepage

Binance UI Refined lets users personalize their app homepage by adding, arranging, and resizing widgets to fit their needs. With intuitive drag-and-drop functionality and dynamic layout adjustments, the interface adapts seamlessly to different devices and screen orientations.

With Binance’s new AI-powered UI/UX, users can now personalize their experience and choose what they want to focus on. Information in the image above is for illustrative purposes.

Smart and Flexible Widgets 

Binance UI Refined includes a powerful suite of smart widgets designed to enhance trading, learning, and market awareness — all from the user’s homepage. Highlights include the AI Trending Widget, which analyzes real-time posts from X (formerly Twitter) and Binance Square to identify tokens gaining social momentum, and users can get a deeper Bullish/Bearish Sentiment breakdown that is updated continuously as new social posts roll in.

Other widgets cover everything from helping users track assets across spot, futures, or newly listed categories, following top-performing lead traders to ETF flows, yield-earning products, market sentiment, and more — giving users the tools they need to make smarter decisions, faster. A “For You” module at the top of the widget library recommends widgets based on the user’s profile — helping make personalization even easier. Users can learn more about the currently available widget here and Binance will be introducing more widgets for users to enjoy.

Binance’s new AI-powered UI/UX offers an exciting range of Smart and Flexible Widgets including AI Trending which analyses social sentiment, ETF Net Flow, Fear & Greed indicator, and Copy Trading. Information in the image above is for illustrative purposes.

Refined Visual Design and a New Midnight Black Color Theme 

Binance UI Refined comes with a sleeker visual design that is made for readability, looks and feels lighter, and the design spacing has been adjusted for consistency throughout the app, all helping to reduce screen glare and provide more background theme options for users. Binance UI Refined presents users with new fonts and icons that have been enhanced for a contemporary and professional edge so users can enjoy greater clarity and focus. iOS users can also switch to a new Midnight Black color theme which offers a dark mode that reduces eye strain.

The Binance app now comes with a sleeker visual design that improves readability. iOS users can also switch to a new Midnight Black color theme which offers a dark mode that reduces eye strain. Information in the image above is for illustrative purposes.

Binance UI Refined is now being rolled out progressively and is targeted to be available to all users over the coming weeks. 

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About Binance 

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 275 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. 

For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com  

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Limassol, Cyprus, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire

iFX EXPO International 2025 is set to take place in Limassol from June 17 to 19. Recognized as a key event in the online trading ecosystem, the expo serves as a central meeting point for professionals and brands from across the global industry.

With a notable lineup of exhibitors, expert-led panel discussions, and extensive networking opportunities, iFX EXPO International 2025 offers a comprehensive platform for industry engagement. Those interested in attending are reminded to complete their online registration before the deadline on June 16.

Kicking Things Off: The Welcome Party

Before the main event begins, attendees will have the opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting. Scheduled from 18:00 to 21:00 at the scenic Columbia Beach, the Welcome Party provides an informal environment to initiate conversations and establish early connections that may lead to future collaborations.

Sponsored by EC Markets, the evening will feature a casual atmosphere complemented by light entertainment, fostering networking in a laid-back, beachfront setting.

Day 1: Opening the Business Agenda

On June 18, iFX EXPO International 2025 opens its doors at City of Dreams Mediterranean, welcoming attendees to an exhibition featuring over 170 industry-leading companies. Representing a broad spectrum of the online trading sector—from liquidity providers and trading platforms to payment technologies and compliance services—the event offers a comprehensive overview of the industry's current landscape.

Participants can expect to engage with prominent names such as IC Markets, Deriv, TradeLocker, B2Broker, MetaQuotes, and payabl., among others. With over 6,000 attendees anticipated, the expo provides a significant platform for exploring technological advancements, identifying potential partners, and examining emerging market opportunities. A wide range of service providers will be present to address key operational challenges facing businesses in the sector.

Enhancing Event Engagement with the Official iFX EXPO App

The official iFX EXPO app, available on the App Store and Google Play, offers a suite of tools designed to streamline the event experience. Features include badge scanning, real-time agenda updates, in-app messaging, personalized meeting scheduling, and floor plan navigation, facilitating efficient networking and event navigation.

Thought Leadership on Stage

Throughout the first day, the Conference Stage will feature a series of expert-led discussions from prominent industry leaders. Scheduled speakers include Angelos Gregoriou, CEO of Dynamic Works Syntellicore; Michael Ioannides, Country Manager of VISA Europe; and Valerijus Ovsianikas, CEO of Tickmill Europe. Topics span key industry themes such as cryptocurrency regulation, platform innovation, and developments in retail trading of futures and CFDs.

The full agenda and speaker list can be accessed online.

Agenda & Speakers

Evening Networking: The Night Party

As the day concludes, the event transitions into a more informal atmosphere at the Night Party, sponsored by Zendryl. Hosted at The Warehouse by IT Quarter from 21:00 until late, this high-energy venue is set to welcome attendees for an evening of networking in a lively, social setting.

Day 2: Continued Business Engagement

The second day of iFX EXPO International 2025 builds on the momentum of the opening day. It offers opportunities for further discussions, follow-ups on new connections, and the potential to finalize strategic agreements.

The Conference Stage will again feature a series of keynote sessions and panels, with speakers such as Luka Knezic, Co-Founder of TradeLocker; Tim Ferland, CEO of LetKnow Pay; and Andreas Kapsos, CEO of Match-Prime Liquidity. The agenda includes topics such as the role of AI in trading, evolving global regulatory frameworks, and other key developments shaping the industry. The content aims to provide attendees with practical insights and strategies relevant to ongoing market challenges and opportunities.

Final Registration Reminder

With the event approaching, this marks the final window to complete online registration and avoid on-site queues. iFX EXPO International 2025 provides an opportunity to:

Connect with over 6,000 professionals from across the sector

Engage with 170+ exhibitors and leading industry stakeholders

Access high-value content and informed perspectives

Experience the latest developments in fintech and online trading

Online registration remains open until June 16.

Booking The Pass Available Here

About iFX EXPO

iFX EXPO is a series of B2B conferences that connect professionals from the online trading, fintech, and financial services industries. Organized by Ultimate Fintech, the event series offers a platform for networking, thought leadership, and business development. With editions in key financial hubs, iFX EXPO has established itself as a recognized meeting point for decision-makers and innovators within the trading and fintech sectors.

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Texas, United States, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

Bitcoin holders can now trade, borrow, and execute complex DeFi strategies for just $0.01 per transaction, following Threshold Network’s launch of tBTC on Starknet. This trust-minimized protocol transforms Bitcoin into functional DeFi capital while preserving full user custody.

tBTC is now available for direct minting on Starknet via the Threshold UI, allowing users to seamlessly bring native BTC onchain without custodians or intermediaries.

With Bitcoin’s average transaction fee at $1.49 (7-day moving average, June 2025), it’s no match for Starknet’s ultra-low costs, where the same Bitcoin, via tBTC, can be traded, lent, or deployed in complex DeFi strategies for just $0.01 per transaction.

"BTC on Bitcoin Mainnet is like gold bars in a vault: valuable but unusable," said MacLane Wilkison, Co-Founder of Threshold Labs. "At just $0.01 per transaction on Starknet, Bitcoin becomes more than a store of value — it can now be used for small to large-scale trades, executed hundreds of times a day, and as a source of capital to lend or even borrow against. This is Bitcoin as it was meant to be used."

The Numbers: Why Bitcoin DeFi Struggles

Current Bitcoin mainnet reality (June 2025 data):

Average transaction fee: $1.49 (7-day moving average)

Recent peak during congestion: $91.89 (April 2024)

Confirmation time: 10-60 minutes

Result: Complex DeFi operations become uneconomical: even at $1.49, a $100 trade costs 1.5% in fees. 

tBTC on Starknet changes the economics:

Transaction fees: $0.01

Confirmation: Instant

Throughput: 857 TPS (achieved in testing)

Result: Bitcoin becomes a working capital, operating at minimal cost.

What’s Coming Next for tBTC x Starknet

With the launch of tBTC on Starknet, Threshold Network is building the foundation for a Bitcoin-Ethereum economy within a scalable, zero-knowledge environment. tBTC is integrating with Starknet’s most prominent protocols to bring trust-minimized Bitcoin liquidity to trading, borrowing, and beyond.

Live on Launch: DEX Trading on Ekubo - Native Starknet DEXs enable deep, efficient trading of tBTC against select pairs. Users can deploy capital with minimal slippage and explore high-frequency strategies at a much lower cost.

Coming Soon: tBTC Lending on Vesu - Soon, users can borrow against their tBTC positions without relinquishing custody, via Vesu. This integration mirrors the success of tBTC on Ethereum, where over 25% of the supply is locked in Aave.

What Can Users Do with tBTC on Starknet

Execute on Select Trading and Borrowing Strategies

Provide liquidity at minimal rebalancing costs

Use Bitcoin as collateral without selling

Manage positions freely on DEXs

Trade tBTC or explore staking pairs

Enabling New Application Use Cases:

Streaming Payments: Enables Bitcoin-backed payments to be sent on a per-second basis.

Automated Strategies: Allows BTC to function within smart contract systems while minimizing gas overheads that could reduce returns.

Bitcoin-Powered Gaming: Facilitates microtransactions through low-cost, instant Bitcoin-backed transfers, making them viable in gaming environments.

What’s Coming Next

Perpetuals & CDPs: Upcoming integrations with perp DEXs and collateralized debt protocols will expand risk-managed leverage options and allow BTC to power more complex DeFi tools.

Yield Vaults: Future integrations with automated vaults will simplify liquidity management for users and unlock more opportunities with BTC on DeFi. 

Oracles & Liquidity Infrastructure: Collaborations with major liquidity providers and oracle networks will ensure accurate price feeds and optimal capital deployment.

"This fundamentally changes Bitcoin's role in DeFi," said Damian Chen, Head of Growth at the Starknet Foundation. "We're seeing developers revisit ideas killed by high fees. Bitcoin at scale is finally possible on Starknet."

Security Without Compromise

Unlike other wrapped Bitcoins that require corporate custody, tBTC uses threshold cryptography. Multiple independent nodes secure Bitcoin deposits, ensuring that no single entity controls funds. No KYC is required, and users maintain Bitcoin sovereignty while accessing DeFi.

Starknet's zero-knowledge proofs provide the scaling. STARK cryptography compresses thousands of transactions into one proof, achieving 857 TPS in testing while maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees.

How to Access tBTC on Starknet

Access tBTC on Starknet via 2 ways:

Direct Minting from BTC to tBTC (Starknet): https://dashboard.threshold.network/tBTC/mint

Bridge tBTC from Ethereum L1 to Starknet: https://starkgate.starknet.io/ethereum/bridge?mode=deposit

With $547 million in TVL, 193 active protocols, and over 11,000 daily users, Starknet has rapidly emerged as a hub for scalable, composable DeFi.

Starknet users can now directly mint tBTC — a fully backed, 1:1 representation of native Bitcoin — through the Threshold UI, providing them with seamless access to Bitcoin’s value without intermediaries and with full self-custody.

Additionally, users can bridge existing tBTC from Ethereum L1 to Starknet via the official StarkGate bridge, offering even more flexibility for Bitcoin holders to participate in Starknet DeFi.

Market Context

Despite a $2.1 trillion market cap, Bitcoin’s presence in DeFi remains minimal, with just $6.3 billion (under 0.3%) locked in decentralized protocols, according to DefiLlama data from June 2025. As transaction costs decline and access barriers are removed, the Bitcoin DeFi market has the potential to grow 10–15x, unlocking new utility beyond passive holding and into active, composable participation across DeFi.

tBTC has operated since 2020 as the leading trust-minimized Bitcoin protocol. Combined with Starknet's proven 857 TPS capacity, Bitcoin DeFi can finally scale.

About Threshold Network

Threshold Network powers tBTC, the leading decentralized, 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset for DeFi. Secured by a 51-of-100 threshold signer model, tBTC enables BTC to move across multiple chains—including Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and BOB—without requiring custodians or compromising security. With $450M+ in TVL and $3.6B in bridge volume since 2020, Threshold delivers the most robust trust-minimized Bitcoin infrastructure in DeFi.

About Starknet

Starknet is a permissionless, decentralized zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup that offers high scalability, low fees, and fast finality. Powered by STARK proofs and developed by StarkWare, Starknet is designed for long-term composability, security, and developer flexibility.

Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed. Nothing in this press release should be considered investment advice.

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Miami, Florida, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

Blockticity, a blockchain and AI platform securing global trade documents, has launched a custom Avalanche Layer 1 network via AvaCloud. This marks a major shift in trade infrastructure—migrating 45,000 Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) from Avalanche C-Chain and minting 700,000 new COAs on its dedicated mainnet. Combined, these assets represent over $1.2 billion in authenticated real-world goods.

This launch comes at a time of rising scrutiny from U.S. Customs and global regulators. Blockticity’s tamper-evident, metadata-rich COAs replace static PDFs with programmable, AI-ready documentation—bringing trust, automation, and compliance to global trade flows.

“As global trade becomes more complex, compliance is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a requirement,” said Mike Coner, CEO at Blockticity. “Our platform solves the counterfeit and document fraud problem at scale. By launching on Avalanche, we’re combining real-time transparency with enterprise-grade infrastructure.”

Designed to pass any customs checkpoint, Blockticity’s COAs follow ASTM blockchain standards (D8558) and address rising documentation demands from U.S. CBP and European compliance regimes like the EUDR. By transitioning to a validator-secured Avalanche L1 with predictable gas pricing and stablecoin interoperability, Blockticity enables scalable enterprise adoption with lower friction and faster settlement.

To get involved, users can run a validator node to help secure the future of verified trade, join the early access program to explore AI-powered trade intelligence, or visit the platform directly at blockticity.io to learn more.

About Blockticity

Blockticity is a Miami-based technology company and contributor to ASTM D8558, the first international standard for blockchain-based supply chain verification. Thecompany's AI and blockchain platform addresses the $25T+ global cargo economy through cryptographically verified Certificates of Authenticity, with 650,000 COAs planned for minting in June 2025. Built on a dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchain and powered by proprietary AI verification (CoAi), Blockticity serves strategic commodities including coffee, medical goods, and critical minerals. A member of the NVIDIA Inception Program and Plug and Play XDC Enterprise RWA Accelerator, Blockticity is defining the rules of verified trade.

About Avalanche

Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for builders who need high performance at scale. The network’s architecture allows for the creation of sovereign, efficient and fully interoperable public and private layer 1 (L1) blockchains which leverage the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism to achieve high throughput and near-instant transaction finality. The ease and speed of launching an L1, and the breadth of architectural customization choices, make Avalanche the perfect environment for a composable multi-chain future.

Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for building decentralized applications (dApps). With its combination of speed, flexibility, and scalability, Avalanche is the platform of choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.

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Zug, Switzerland, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

SQD Network, the decentralized data-lakehouse, has announced the launch of OceanStream to deliver institutional-grade financial data. OceanStream sources data from over 200 blockchains in real-time, giving professional investors access to fast and reliable financial information.

To support this goal, it has appointed Howie Altman, former Bridgewater Tech Executive, as Head of Institutional Strategy and David Attermann as an Executive Advisor with the backing of M31 Labs, a venture studio and crypto advisory firm known for building and backing blue-chip Web3 infrastructure. Attermann and the M31 Labs team will provide product development guidance, go-to-market support, and integration pathways for AI-native workflows, critical pillars for OceanStream.

OceanStream is designed for hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions. It enables clients to stream high-fidelity, low-latency blockchain data via enterprise-grade APIs. This eliminates dependence on slow centralized providers and will power a new generation of programmatic finance.

SQD Head of Institutional Strategy Howie Altman said: “The finance industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in the last half century. OceanStream, now live with robust infrastructure and a growing list of key partners, is perfectly positioned to lead the way for digital asset data. I’m thrilled for this launch and what lies ahead.”

David Attermann added: “As Databricks’ acquisition of Neon illustrates, the future of data infrastructure lies in systems that are AI-native: serverless, scalable, and programmable. OceanStream will provide the open, decentralized backbone for the AI-powered financial ecosystem."

The migration of traditional financial assets onchain is a leading trend that demands the creation of institutional-grade infrastructure. Industry forecasts project tokenized assets to reach $30 trillion within the next 5-7 years. As this shift accelerates, the role of first-party blockchain data will become foundational to the workflow of every major financial institution.

OceanStream has been engineered from the ground up to support the real-time needs of institutional actors participating in tokenized capital markets. Key features include:

Real-Time, Low-Latency Access: High-performance data streams optimized for capital markets applications.

200+ Chain Coverage: The most comprehensive onchain dataset across all major Layer 1s, Layer 2s, and appchains.

Fully Composable & Permissionless: Seamless access for AI agents, quant systems, and enterprise data platforms.

Open-Source Infrastructure: Ensures unmatched transparency, security, and continuous dataset expansion.

As the world shifts toward automation and AI-native workflows, data infrastructure must evolve. SQD’s permissionless, trustless architecture positions OceanStream as a critical enabler for the next wave of AI-driven financial applications. It enables autonomous agents to query blockchain data directly without human mediation.

About SQD Network

SQD Network is building the open financial data infrastructure of the future. As the world’s first decentralized data-lakehouse purpose-built for blockchain, SQD transforms raw onchain events into composable, institutional-grade datasets streamed via ultra-low-latency APIs. Backed by a global community of developers and data providers, SQD is creating a permissionless alternative to Bloomberg and Snowflake—optimized for AI agents, tokenized assets, and the 24/7 onchain economy.

Learn more at www.sqd.ai or email [email protected].

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Dubai, UAE, June 10th, 2025, Chainwire

Falcon Finance, the synthetic dollar protocol backed by DWF Labs, has announced an upcoming integration with BitGo to provide secure custody support for its overcollateralized synthetic dollar, USDf. The partnership extends Falcon Finance’s access to regulated infrastructure and prepares the groundwork for future features including token listing and staking.

BitGo, one of the industry’s leading qualified custodians for digital assets, is currently onboarding USDf to its custody platform. Once live, institutional users will be able to hold USDf within BitGo wallets, streamlining access to Falcon’s yield-bearing and overcollateralized synthetic dollar ecosystem.

USDf is minted by depositing approved collateral, including USD1, a fiat-backed stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial. USD1’s reserves, composed of short-term U.S. Treasuries and dollar deposits, are held in custody by BitGo, creating a clear and auditable flow from fiat reserve to synthetic dollar issuance.

“This integration reflects the growing alignment between synthetic dollar protocols and regulated digital asset infrastructure,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at Falcon Finance. “BitGo’s custody support provides institutional users with the operational trust and compliance standards required to engage with yield-bearing synthetic dollar like USDf.”

“At BitGo, we prioritize safety, transparency, and regulatory alignment for every asset we support,” said Mike Belshe, CEO & Co-founder of BitGo. “Falcon Finance’s USDf protocol represents a thoughtful approach to synthetic dollar design—backed by real, auditable reserves and structured with overcollateralization. By integrating USDf into our qualified custody platform, we’re enabling institutional clients to interact with a new class of digital dollars without compromising on compliance or operational integrity. This is a critical step toward bringing scalable, yield-generating stable assets into the regulated financial system.”

Once USDf custody is live, Falcon and BitGo also plan to expand support to:

USDf staking, Users will be able to stake USDf into sUSDf vaults via the ERC-4626 standard. 

Fiat settlement, enabling seamless fiat transfers plus on- and off-ramps capabilities through BitGo’s Go Network

This collaboration between Falcon Finance and BitGo lays the foundation for a broader integration of synthetic dollar infrastructure with institutional custody and liquidity networks. 

Future phases will introduce Go Network settlement solutions and USDf staking via ERC-4626 vaults (allowing for staked sUSDf), USD settlement and collateral management. Together, these features aim to support the next wave of compliant, yield-bearing digital dollar adoption across institutional finance.

About Falcon Finance

Falcon Finance is a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol. USDf is an overcollateralized synthetic dollar backed by diversified crypto assets, built for sustainable yield. Preserving users’ multi-assets with industry competitive yields across any market conditions, it sets a new standard in the industry, along with transparency, security, and institutional-grade risk management. Learn more: https://falcon.finance/

About BitGo

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a large global presence through multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, as well as millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com. 

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Los Angeles, USA, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

Allnodes, a provider of non-custodial staking and node hosting services, has introduced a new range of bare-metal servers tailored specifically for Solana validators and infrastructure developers. Designed to meet Solana’s stringent performance requirements, these single-tenant servers offer high throughput, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability, without requiring users to manage on-premises hardware.

Infrastructure Optimized for Solana Validator Demands

The new hosting solution is engineered to exceed Solana’s baseline validator specifications, ensuring consistent performance even during periods of network congestion.

Each server is powered by AMD’s latest-generation EPYC Turin processors, starting with the 24-core 9275F (up to 4.8 GHz Max Boost) and scaling to the 64-core 9575F (up to 5.0 GHz Max Boost). Standard configurations include 256GB of DDR5 ECC RAM running at 4800 MHz, with available upgrades up to 3072GB at 4000 MHz or 1280GB at 6400 MT/s. This flexibility supports validators leveraging Jito-Solana infrastructure and those requiring enhanced Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) handling.

Storage capabilities feature Gen 5 NVMe SSDs with up to 7.68TB capacity. Solidigm D7-P5310 drives, capable of delivering read speeds of 14,500 MB/s and 3.1 million IOPS, are included to support high I/O demands and rapid ledger access.

Network performance includes dual 25 Gbit/s ports, with upgrade options to dual 100 Gbit/s connections. All servers are hosted in Tier 3.5+ data centers in Germany, providing redundant power systems, advanced cooling, DDoS protection, and 99.99% uptime.

Validator-Centric Features

Allnodes’ offering allows validators to retain full operational control while offloading infrastructure management. Clients are provided with 24/7 access to the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) and BIOS for remote hardware management. Customized configurations are provisioned within 24 hours, and 24/7 technical support is available for maintenance and optimization.

The service offers a fixed-cost alternative to self-hosting, combining predictable pricing with enterprise-level performance via the AMD EPYC Turin architecture.

About Allnodes

Allnodes delivers blockchain infrastructure solutions with a focus on non-custodial staking and node hosting. Supporting over 120 networks and tens of thousands of nodes, the platform manages nearly $3 billion in staked assets. Allnodes emphasizes performance, transparency, and reliability, enabling individuals and institutions to participate in decentralized networks.

Contact:

Website: www.allnodes.com/hosting

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @Allnodes

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British Virgin, Islands, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

Datagram has launched its Alpha Testnet, enabling users to participate in the operation and validation of a verifiable coordination layer for interoperability of DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). The testnet allows participants to run nodes, contribute to network performance, and earn rewards for uptime and referrals.

Datagram’s infrastructure is designed to address growing concerns around the fragility and centralization of today’s internet. Many services rely on proprietary clouds, vendor-controlled APIs, and networks with limited transparency. Datagram introduces a composable runtime fabric that hosts, routes, verifies, and scores workloads across fragmented DePIN networks, with coordination based on proof rather than trust. It emphasizes transparency, measurable contribution, and minimal reliance on central intermediaries to support the verifiable infrastructure layer.

The Alpha Testnet runs on its custom Avalanche-based Layer 1 chain. Participants can install node software, which automatically checks report status and availability four times a day. Each successful check-in earns airdrop points, which are scheduled to convert into $DGRAM tokens during the planned TGE in Q3 2025. Up to 2.25% of the token supply will be allocated to Alpha Testnet node participants. Additional hardware rewards will be offered to top contributors with high and consistent uptime.

Focusing on network growth, Datagram is implementing a referral system. When a referred user runs a node with at least 28 successful check-ins (approx. seven days of uptime), the referrer receives a bonus. If the referred user later purchases a Full Core license, a high-performance and independently owned Datagram node, the referrer also receives a share of the sale and a portion of the referred node’s future rewards. This structure supports an organic expansion of the network through active contributors.

Operating a Datagram node is open to anyone and does not require blockchain-specific expertise. Node operators provide direct support to the network’s performance and earn token-based rewards based on uptime. Early participation offers access to a larger share of available rewards during the initial token distribution period.

How to Join

Sign up at datagram.network and start running a node.

Invite users to your network to earn referral bonuses and long-term residuals.

Accumulate airdrop points for $DGRAM TGE.

Contribute to the advanced DePIN coordination layer.

The Alpha Testnet is the first public deployment phase and is intended to gather operational data, support community participation, and inform future updates to the network.

About Datagram

Datagram is a global, AI-driven Hyper-Fabric Network redefining the new era of Internet connectivity and DePIN cross-network interoperability. By harnessing idle hardware and bandwidth, the network dynamically optimizes traffic, reduces congestion, and scales effortlessly to deliver seamless, low-latency performance across gaming, AI, telecom and beyond. Having served over 200 enterprises and 1 million users worldwide, Datagram is the next-generation baselayer for DePINs and high-performance applications.

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Austin, Texas, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

ATW Partners and DWF Labs invested $55 million in initial closing  

TRNR is expected to have the largest US publicly listed crypto treasury focused on an AI-token 

TRNR enters into technology collaboration with Fetch.ai to power its fitness training with AI technology

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNR), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR and FORME brands and pending acquirer of Sportstech and Wattbike, today announced that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to raise up to $500 million, the net proceeds of which are expected to be used exclusively to acquire $FET tokens, a leading AI digital asset developed by Fetch.ai. 

This transaction is expected to result in TRNR having the largest publicly listed crypto treasury focused on an AI-token. TRNR is already in the process of acquiring $FET tokens with the initial $55 million of new capital that has been invested by private equity firm ATW Partners and crypto market maker DWF Labs. 

“Digital assets are rapidly becoming an essential part of global financial infrastructure and AI is the biggest technological leap in our lifetime,” said Trent Ward, CEO of TRNR. “Fetch.ai is the market leader at the intersection of the two most important technology trends today: artificial intelligence and crypto. We believe our strategy to acquire a significant number of $FET tokens could dramatically accelerate our mission to create significant long-term value for TRNR shareholders.”

“We are proud to support this landmark deal, advancing institutional crypto adoption.” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “As a global leader in crypto investments and market making, we see enormous potential in TRNR’s treasury strategy and Fetch.ai’s vision, signaling the next wave of corporate capital markets embracing AI-driven digital assets.”

“Unlike traditional models that generate isolated responses, Fetch.ai’s ecosystem is built on autonomous agents that can interact, collaborate, and transact in real time,” said Humayun Sheikh, CEO of Fetch.ai. “This enables users to build and monetize AI tools that operate independently—whether for booking doctor appointments, market forecasting, or personalized fitness plans.”

Fetch.ai’s platform features the world’s first decentralized LLM designed for autonomous action, not just content generation, and powers AI agents that optimize critical industries—from medical research and energy to logistics and finance. Fetch.ai is the original issuer of $FET and a member of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI). As part of the deal, Fetch.ai will collaborate with TRNR to expand its digital fitness services and accelerate an AI-driven personal training platform.

This investment accelerates TRNR’s momentum from its two pending acquisitions, which TRNR believes highlights the strong institutional investor support for the Company’s strategy of combining crypto treasury assets and accretive acquisitions. The crypto treasury asset strategy is expected to strengthen TRNR’s financial flexibility, as well as support its AI and digital fitness ambitions, and increase shareholder exposure to next-generation growth assets.

$FET is a top-50 cryptocurrency and a top-5 AI-focused cryptocurrency by market capitalization according to coinmarketcap.com. 

TRNR will leverage BitGo for both the trading and custody of its $FET holdings through BitGo’s best-in-class custody platform.  

Advisors:

Legal advisors included Lucosky Brookman (Interactive Strength), K&L Gates/Ed Dartley (Fetch.ai), Kelly Drye & Warren (ATW Partners), Blank Rome (ATW Partners) and Nixon Peabody (DWF Labs). Wachsman is the communications and strategy firm for the transaction and the agency of record for Fetch.ai.

For more commentary, information and details on the rationale for and structure of the expected acquisition, please see TRNR’s investor website as well as its required filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

About Fetch.ai:

Fetch.ai Inc. is a Delaware-based AI company and founding member of the ASI Alliance, is redefining the possibilities of an intelligent and connected world through its AI agent-based technology. Fetch.ai's infrastructure technology enables developers and businesses to build, deploy and monetize through an agent-based modular platform for the new generation of AI applications. The company's core product, Agentverse, fuses Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agents to create an open and dynamic marketplace that connects users to services and reimagines the current search experience. For additional information, visit: Fetch.ai.

About Interactive Strength Inc.:

Interactive Strength Inc. produces innovative specialty fitness equipment and digital fitness services under two main brands: 1) CLMBR and 2) FORME. Interactive Strength Inc. is listed on NASDAQ (symbol: TRNR).

CLMBR is a vertical climbing machine that offers an efficient and effective full-body strength and cardio workout. CLMBR's design is compact and easy to move – making it perfect for commercial or in-home use. With its low impact and ergonomic movement, CLMBR is safe for most ages and levels of ability and can be found at gyms and fitness studios, hotels, and physical therapy facilities, as well as available for consumers at home. www.clmbr.com. 

FORME is a digital fitness platform that combines premium smart gyms with live virtual personal training and coaching to deliver an immersive experience and better outcomes for both consumers and trainers. FORME delivers an immersive and dynamic fitness experience through two connected hardware products: 1) The FORME Studio Lift (fitness mirror and cable-based digital resistance) and 2) The FORME Studio (fitness mirror). In addition to the company’s connected fitness hardware products, FORME offers expert personal training and health coaching in different formats and price points through Video On-Demand, Custom Training, and Live 1:1 virtual personal training. www.formelife.com.

Fetch.ai Media Contact

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TRNR Investor Contact

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Forward Looking Statements:

This press release includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and reflect management’s assumptions, views, plans, objectives and projections about the future. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe”, “project”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “strategy”, “future”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “may”, “should”, “will”, “would”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will likely result” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the possibility of acquiring future businesses or completing the referenced pending transactions in a timely manner or at all, the ultimate gross proceeds of the financing, the Company having the largest US publicly listed crypto treasury focused on an AI-token, and the financing strengthening the Company’s financial flexibility, supporting the Company’s AI and digital fitness ambitions, and increasing shareholder exposure to next-generation growth assets. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of the Company. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: whether ATW Partners and / or DWF Labs will invest further amounts, other US publicly listed companies’ crypto strategies, and the price of $FET tokens. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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London, England, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

OpenTrade, an institutional-grade infrastructure platform powering RWA-backed stablecoin yield products, announced today it raised an additional $7 million in strategic funding led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, with participation from existing investors AlbionVC, a16z crypto, and CMCC Global.

This latest round brings OpenTrade's total funding to more than $11 million, secured within just six months which highlights growing institutional confidence in the company's approach to enabling wider access to dollar- and euro-denominated yields. The capital will be used to accelerate OpenTrade's go-to-market strategy through expanded product development, engineering capabilities, and operational capacity.

OpenTrade offers a B2B2C “yield-as-a-service” model that lets fintechs, exchanges, and neobanks like Belo, BuenBit, Littio, and Criptan embed RWA-backed yields into everyday user experiences. Unlike most on-chain RWA products built for institutions and a handful of large wallets, OpenTrade’s transaction patterns reflect millions of diverse, engaged users making routine deposits and withdrawals as part of daily life.

In countries where inflation has eroded savings and restricted access to stable currencies, OpenTrade is enabling millions to earn meaningful yields on USD and EUR holdings directly from their phones. Across Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Spain, more than 5 million retail users now have access to 3–9% APR on their USD and EUR holdings.

In markets where traditional financial infrastructure has failed, offering minimal yield and limited access to foreign currency accounts, OpenTrade provides a seamless way to earn 3–9% on stablecoins. In Colombia, for example, banks offer just 0.4% APR on dollar accounts. Through OpenTrade’s partnership with Littio, users can now earn up to 6% on USDC balances, with no hidden fees or complex onboarding. Criptan—a Spanish fintech offering an Earn product powered by OpenTrade—offers up to 6% yield on EURC, tripling the typical 2% cap from major European banks.

“Notion and Mercury are exceptional B2B investors with a strong track record of backing category-defining companies, and we’re thrilled to partner with them,” said CEO Dave Sutter. “Combined with a16z’s leadership, and Albion and CMCC’s deep expertise, we have the network, experience, and momentum to scale globally and help unlock access to dollar-based savings for individuals historically outside the reach of traditional financial systems.”

OpenTrade currently manages $47 million for clients and has processed nearly $200 million in transaction volume over the past year, all while maintaining a 20% average month-over-month (MoM) growth during the last six months. 

Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury, commented, “OpenTrade is building core financial infrastructure for the next generation of fintech. Their rapid growth underscores both the scale of demand and the strength of their model. They are solving a fundamental gap in the market with the potential to revolutionize global access to high-quality, yield-bearing accounts. It’s exactly the kind of high-conviction fintech opportunity we look for at Mercury.”

Itxaso del Palacio, General Partner at Notion Capital, added, “With a market cap of over $240bn, the stablecoin market is now a force to be reckoned with. OpenTrade is in a unique position to build the industry’s much needed infrastructure, and to enable stablecoin holders to benefit from yields. Having created an impressive full-stack platform, and earned relationships with the financial industry's heavyweights; Dave, Jeff, Tom and the team are in a strong position to capitalise, and to lead the market for years to come. We are extremely excited to collaborate with them, as they continue to build and scale the OpenTrade infrastructure.”

ENDS

About OpenTrade:

OpenTrade is an institutional-grade platform for real-world asset-backed USDC & EURC yield products. Backed by leading investors including a16z Crypto and Circle, OpenTrade's enterprise-grade platform has been purpose-built to provide FinTechs with an out-of-the-box solution that allows them to power USDC and EURC yield products for their users, accessible with the click of a button, and secured through OpenTrade's bankruptcy-remote structure, bank-grade operations, and time-tested legal framework. For more information about OpenTrade and its yield infrastructure solutions, visit https://www.opentrade.io/.

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London, England, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire

TezDev, the annual gathering of the Tezos ecosystem, returns on July 3rd at the iconic Hôtel Martinez in Cannes — just a short seaside walk from the Ethereum Community Conference. After three successful editions, the free, one-day event continues to bring together developers, creators, and blockchain enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s agenda features a packed lineup of sessions on gaming, art, DeFi, and more — along with interviews with key figures from the Tezos ecosystem and special guest appearances. 

This year, TezDev is built around the theme Catalyst — a nod to the momentum building across the Tezos ecosystem. The program brings together dev talks, first-look demos, and a deep dive into Tezos’ artistic side, showing how teams are making it easier to build and create new kinds of user experiences. Guests can expect a check-in on the progress toward Tezos X, with Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman’s keynote and sessions digging into technical developments. From Etherlink’s growing DeFi ecosystem to an immersive art showcase celebrating the creative community on Tezos, the schedule reflects the diversity of projects taking shape. TezDev 2025 also marks the launch of the Etherlink hackathon, organized in partnership with Encode Club, inviting developers to bring their ideas to life on the next-gen Layer 2.

As a key moment in the Tezos community calendar, TezDev attendance has grown steadily year over year, with 420 attendees in 2024 — up 55% from 2023, which saw 270 attendees, and more than double the 200 attendees in 2022.

TezDev is a day of exchanges and meetings led by the passionate blockchain and Web3 communities. This event is an opportunity to review the latest technological advances and for project leaders, creators, developers, and innovators shaping Tezos to showcase their achievements within the ecosystem. Over the past year, the Tezos ecosystem has seen major developments — including Uranium.io launching to break down barriers to the uranium market the activation of the Rio and Quebec protocol upgrades; Etherlink’s Dyonisus, Calypso, and Bifröst upgrades; the Apple Farm incentive program; a $1M commitment from Quantix Capital to support Tezos gaming; a partnership with renowned Museum of Moving Images; and the entrance of landmark NFT project World Of Women to the ecosystem. 

TezDev 2025 brings together builders, creators, and thought leaders shaping the future of Tezos. This year’s program features keynotes, panels, deep-dive presentations, and immersive sessions highlighting breakthroughs across DeFi, gaming, infrastructure, and digital art. 

Highlights of the 2025 edition include:

A keynote by Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, presenting “The State of Tezos X: From Roadmap to Reality.” Arthur will outline the next phase in Tezos’ evolution, with a focus on scalability, user experience, and real-world impact. Following his keynote, Arthur will also participate in a fireside chat with a surprise guest interviewer.

A panel on RWA tokenization, demystifying the buzz and digging into practical use cases, featuring Ben Elvidge (Head of Commercial Applications), Paul-Adrien Hyppolite (Co-Founder & CEO of Spiko), and Dennis Dinkelmeyer (Founder of Midas).

Presentation “RISC-V and the Future of Offchain Compute” followed by Q&A by Ole Krüger (Tech Lead at Trilitech)

A hands-on gaming showcase, including a “Game On! on Etherlink” presentation by Efe Kucuk (Head of Gaming at Trilitech) and a very special surprise guest, followed by a live gaming session.

A deep dive into “Art on Tezos: Past, Present, Future”, with Aleksandra Artamonovskaja (Head of Art at Trilitech) and Ganbrood (artist Bas Uterijk) highlighting curation, collaboration, and innovation.

A discussion on “Building a DeFi Ecosystem on Etherlink”, moderated by David Relkin (Head of DeFi at Nomadic Labs), and featuring speakers including Pablo Veyrat (Co-Founder & CEO of Merkl), Dmitry Kovalevskiy (Founder at Hanji), and David Ryan (DeFi Growth Hacker at Trilitech).

Experience Art on Tezos: Discover artworks by over 30 artists in an immersive, 360° exhibition, featuring 5x5: Artists Curating Artists by Cyberforms and a curation of objkt.one releases.

The Etherlink Hackathon 2025 session will present the first-ever Etherlink hackathon organized in partnership with Encode Club, as well as other ways for developers to start exploring building on Etherlink.

Evening afterparty to wrap up the day with the community

TezDev is open to everyone interested in discovering the Tezos ecosystem. To register for this free event, click here: https://lu.ma/tezdev2025. 

About Tezos

Tezos is an open-source and energy-efficient blockchain designed to empower institutions, developers, and businesses and facilitate value transfer in a digital environment. It is designed for the scalable deployment of decentralized applications. As one of the first Proof of Stake blockchains, Tezos is globally supported and valued for its strong governance, long-term upgradability, and smart contract capabilities. For more information about Tezos, visit http://www.tezos.com.

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Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10th, 2025, Chainwire

VALR, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, and MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, today announced their integration to streamline fiat on- and off-ramps for users in over 180 countries. This partnership enables VALR to support 34 fiat currencies, including KES (Kenyan Shilling), NGN (Nigerian Naira), IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), TRY (Turkish Lira), BRL (Brazilian Real), and TWD (Taiwan Dollar), across payment methods such as Credit and Debit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.

The integration strengthens VALR’s mission to expand its global footprint and provide seamless access to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and stablecoins. With a user base exceeding 1.3 million and over 1,300 corporate and institutional clients, VALR continues to lead the development of a more inclusive global financial system.

“We are thrilled to partner with MoonPay to enhance our platform’s accessibility for users worldwide,” said Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR. “This integration empowers our global community with efficient access to cryptocurrencies, aligning with VALR’s vision of building a financial system that reflects the oneness of humanity.”

“We believe the future of money is crypto, and our goal is to make it easy for everyone to participate in this new digital economy,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, co-founder and CEO at MoonPay. “Partnering with VALR to broaden access to stablecoins and other tokens is an exciting step toward our shared mission of global crypto adoption, empowering users in Africa and beyond to hold value on-chain.” 

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, VALR offers a comprehensive suite of crypto services, including Spot Trading, Futures, Staking, Lending, OTC Trading, VALR Pay, and a world-class API for businesses to build on and high-frequency traders. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approvals in Europe and initial approval from Dubai’s VARA, VALR has raised $55 million from investors such as Pantera Capital, Fidelity’s F-Prime, and Coinbase Ventures. MoonPay, trusted by over 30 million users, provides end-to-end solutions to simplify crypto access across 180+ countries.

About VALR

VALR is Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, serving over 1.3 million users and 1,300 corporate clients. Founded in 2018, VALR offers products including Spot Trading, Futures, Staking, Lending, OTC Trading, VALR Pay, and a world-class API for businesses to build on and high-frequency traders. Headquartered in Johannesburg, VALR is licensed by the FSCA in South Africa, with approvals in Europe and initial approval from Dubai’s VARA. The company has raised $55 million from investors like Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and F-Prime. For more, visit valr.com

About MoonPay

MoonPay creates a world where you own your digital future, giving you control of your identity, money, property, and data.

We are the market leader in end-to-end solutions simplifying access to the crypto economy for 30M+ verified accounts across 180+ countries, and trusted by iconic global brands to power the creation and movement of digital value. 

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Dubai, UAE, June 10th, 2025, Chainwire

Falcon Finance is pleased to announce its collaboration with ht.digital to deliver independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) attestations. Through this partnership, Falcon Finance’s reserve data will undergo rigorous verification processes, ensuring that users and institutional partners can verify the integrity of assets backing USDf with confidence. The Transparency Dashboard will be updated daily, reflecting real-time reserve balances and providing a reliable source of truth.

Falcon Finance’s engineering team has worked hand in hand with ht.digital’s audit professionals to integrate robust data feeds and verification logic into our PoR framework. ht.digital’s auditors have conducted a detailed review of our processes and key controls.

Moving forward, ht.digital will also issue Quarterly Attestation Reports that detail the status of Falcon Finance’s reserves. These reports will provide an additional layer of independent oversight and will be made available alongside our Transparency Dashboard. In each report, ht.digital will offer succinct findings on reserve sufficiency, data integrity, and adherence to defined control environments. This recurring attestation schedule underscores our commitment to accountability and ongoing transparency.

“Transparency is not a marketing layer—it is protocol infrastructure. Working with ht.digital  allows us to bring audit-grade reporting directly onchain, in a format that institutions and users alike can trust. This is core to our synthetic dollar thesis: yield and DeFi composability must rest on verifiable collateral,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at Falcon Finance.

“Our development team has collaborated closely with Falcon Finance to ensure their PoR application produces results based on a robust and appropriate logic. In parallel, our audit team is providing limited assurance over key controls implemented byFalcon Finance and we will be issuing subsequent quarterly attestation reports covering the reserves backing USDf.” - Nicholas Newman, CEO at ht.digital.

The partnership marks a broader trend of synthetic dollar issuers and DeFi protocols aligning with regulated service providers to meet emerging standards for disclosure, governance, and institutional access. 

Falcon’s integration of structured reporting tools reflects its ongoing commitment to regulatory readiness and operational excellence.

About Falcon Finance

Falcon Finance is a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol. USDf is an overcollateralized synthetic dollar backed by diversified crypto assets, built for sustainable yield. Preserving users’ multi-assets with industry competitive yields across any market conditions, it sets a new standard in the industry, along with transparency, security, and institutional-grade risk management. Learn more: https://falcon.finance/

About ht.digital

ht.digital is the leading professional services firm onchain, helping founders, finance teams and foundations escape the intangible. Headquartered in London, with a new Cayman office, they have a global presence supporting nearly 600 organisations across the digital asset ecosystem, from auditing centralised exchanges and market makers, to operating foundations and performing proof of reserves attestations for stablecoin issuers.

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