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Singularity Compute, the for-profit infrastructure arm of decentralised AI pioneer SingularityNET, today announced the Phase I launch of its first enterprise-grade NVIDIA GPU cluster, deployed in partnership with leading Swedish data centre operator Conapto at a sustainable state-of-the-art facility in Sweden.
The deployment represents a major milestone in establishing Singularity Compute as the infrastructure backbone for enterprise AI workloads, Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance ecosystem projects, and the ASI:Cloud AI inference platform. Sweden marks Singularity Compute’s first deployment, providing a foundation for serving both enterprise customers and ASI Alliance partners.
The cluster delivers flexible GPU computing through bare metal rentals, VM-based rentals, and dedicated inference API endpoints, enabling enterprises and institutions to access high-performance compute for training, fine-tuning, inference, and R&D workloads. 
As Joe Honan, CEO of Singularity Compute, said: “With our Phase I launch in Sweden, Singularity Compute is taking a major step toward building the global infrastructure backbone for Artificial Superintelligence. Our enterprise-grade NVIDIA GPUs deliver the performance and reliability modern AI demands, while remaining aligned with our core principles of openness, security and sovereignty. Together with the ASI Alliance and our partners, we’re ensuring that equitable, sovereign, powerful compute is accessible to the builders shaping the future of intelligence.”
Dr Ben Goertzel, CEO & Founder of SingularityNET and the ASI Alliance, added: “As AI accelerates toward AGI and beyond, access to high-performance, ethically aligned compute is becoming a defining factor in who shapes the future. We need powerful compute that is configured for interoperation with decentralized networks running a rich variety of AI algorithms carrying out tasks for diverse populations. Singularity Compute plays a crucial role in our ecosystem by providing scalable, secure infrastructure to both enterprise partners and decentralised AI projects. The new GPU deployment in Sweden is a meaningful milestone on the road to a truly open, global Artificial Superintelligence.” 
The Swedish GPU deployment is designed to help power a broader decentralised AI stack that spans enterprises, Web3 ecosystems, and the ASI Alliance ecosystem. 
The GPU cluster underpins ASI:Cloud, Singularity Compute’s AI model inference service developed jointly with CUDOS (the Web3 arm of CUDO and an ASI Alliance member). ASI:Cloud provides scalable AI inference via OpenAI-compatible APIs, offering a smooth scaling path from serverless inference to dedicated endpoints and dedicated clusters.
The infrastructure is managed and operated by CUDO, an NVIDIA cloud partner with over 20 years of experience in cloud and data centre operations, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability, uptime, and SLA performance.
Early customers are already being onboarded onto the cluster, with further announcements to follow. Additional hardware and new locations are planned as demand grows across enterprise and ASI Alliance partners. Sweden represents the first step in a broader, global rollout strategy.
About Singularity Compute
Singularity Compute is the for-profit infrastructure arm of SingularityNET, focused on delivering high-performance AI compute infrastructure for today’s enterprise AI and tomorrow’s AGI workloads. Built by the teams behind SingularityNET and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, Singularity Compute offers enterprise-grade GPU cloud, AI model inference, dedicated GPU clusters and API endpoints to customers around the world.
Enterprises, developers, and organizations interested in accessing the GPU cluster or learning more about Singularity Compute’s services are invited to visit www.singularitycompute.com for more information and to submit access requests.

Global cryptocurrency exchange BloFin has announced a donation of 1 million HKD to the Hong Kong Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts following the recent large-scale fire in Hong Kong. This donation is part of BloFin’s independent corporate social responsibility initiative, reflecting its commitment to contributing meaningfully beyond financial services.
As a leading platform at the forefront of technological and financial innovation, BloFin emphasizes that the cryptocurrency industry must create a tangible, positive impact on society. Through this contribution, BloFin hopes to aid in accelerating recovery and bringing stability and hope back to the affected communities.
The donation will be carried out under the BloFin Whaleness Foundation, the company’s dedicated global social responsibility entity. Guided by the philosophy of “Whale Power. Infinite Heart. Strength, Elevated. Wellness, Delivered.”, the Foundation aims to channel the influence and strength of the global BloFin ecosystem into real humanitarian outcomes. BloFin reaffirmed that true “Whaleness” is not measured by the magnitude of one’s power, but by the willingness to share that power. The company remains steadfast in its belief that social responsibility and innovation must go hand-in-hand, and that meaningful, collective action can bring real and lasting change.
All donations will be managed and disclosed with transparency, further reinforcing the values of trust, integrity, and accountability that underpin BloFin’s operations. Through this initiative, BloFin sets an example of responsible corporate engagement in the crypto space, demonstrating how blockchain technology can be a force for public good.
BloFin expressed its sincere hope that Hong Kong will recover swiftly and that all affected residents will soon return to normal life. The company added that the Whaleness Foundation’s guiding belief, “Strength, Elevated. Wellness, Delivered,” embodies its mission to transform collective strength into meaningful care, ensuring that technology and compassion move forward together.
About BloFin
BloFin is a cryptocurrency exchange. The platform offers 500+ USDT-M trading pairs, spot trading, copy trading, wallet API access, unified account management, and advanced sub-account solutions. Committed to security and compliance, BloFin integrates Fireblocks and Chainalysis to ensure robust asset protection. BloFin delivers scalable trading solutions, efficient fund management, and enhanced flexibility for professional traders. As the constant sponsor of TOKEN2049, BloFin continues to expand its global presence, reinforcing its position as the place “WHERE WHALES ARE MADE.”

“If Tesla redefined the energy revolution, then PWC is reshaping the payment revolution.”
Prologue  |  The Next Ignition Point of the Payment Revolution

Between the tides of blockchain hype and silence, a new revolution is quietly brewing — Crypto Payment.
While markets remain obsessed with exchanges, meme coins, and AI tokens, a group of builders focused on real-world adoption is transforming how the world pays.
This revolution isn’t driven by speculation, but by real transaction volume, merchant networks, and cross-border usability.
In this emerging Blue Ocean Market of PayFi, PayWithCrypto (PWC) is becoming the whale ready to surface.
PWC | From Concept to Reality — The Payment Revolutionist
PWC is not just another payment app — it is a complete global crypto payment ecosystem.
Consumers can pay with crypto via QR code, while merchants receive instant local-currency settlements — no technical barriers required.

That means:
A Vietnamese restaurant can accept USDT and instantly receive VND.A Thai developer can close real-estate deals in crypto without foreign-exchange restrictions.A Philippine hotel can settle bills in USDT and eliminate multi-rate losses.
All through one system:
👉 PWC SuperApp (for users — wallet & payment)
👉 PWC DApp (for community — rewards & revenue sharing)
This dual-layer design is like Apple’s iPhone + App Store — one drives experience, the other drives circulation.
A closed-loop decentralized payment ecosystem and a real-world breakthrough for blockchain adoption.
Southeast Asia | The Heart of the Blue Ocean Market
Southeast Asia is among the most cash-driven yet digitally active regions worldwide.
Over 170 million people already use digital assets or related services, with Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines ranked in the global top 10 for crypto adoption.
Currency volatility, high fees, transfer delays and weak credit systems cripple traditional finance — while crypto payments settle across borders in seconds.
PWC understands that the true Blue Ocean lies not fully within Web3,
but in bridging Web 2.5 — transforming on-chain assets into off-chain usability.
Hence PWC has already integrated with 34 million merchants across Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines,
aiming to build Asia’s largest decentralized payment network.
XCP | The Fuel of the Revolution
If PWC is the engine of this ecosystem, then XCP — its native token — is the fuel.
Each transaction on the SuperApp returns a portion of fees to users and the community.
XCP is the core medium for settlement, incentives and liquidity flow.
As volumes rise, utility and demand grow organically — a utility-driven token model supported by real transactions, not speculative hype.
“We don’t trade coins. We make coins useful.”
Why PWC Is the “Whale Rising from the Blue Ocean Market”
Rather than a typical Web3 startup, PWC is the engine of a payment revolution.
MetricTraditional Crypto ProjectsPWC (PayWithCrypto)Real-world adoptionMostly conceptualActive merchant usage in Southeast AsiaUser rewardsMining / stakingReal transaction-based sharingIncome modelOpaqueTransparent and traceableTechnical architectureSingle-chainMulti-chain + SuperApp / DApp dual designMarket reachSingle regionPan-Southeast Asia & global expansion
While others chase AI tokens and Layer-2 hype, PWC quietly enables ordinary people to live with crypto.
It moves beneath the surface of the Blue Ocean Market — like Tesla’s early journey from mockery to market dominance — steadily building users, transactions and trust.
Epilogue | A Revolution Built on Reality, Not Hype
The PWC team believes:
“Crypto payment should not be a trader’s game — it should be a real-world revolution for everyone.”
They chose the hard path — bringing blockchain into daily life.
Because it’s hard, it’s valuable.
Because few dare, the future belongs to them.

Five years from now, when you pay for coffee in Vietnam using a crypto wallet,
you’ll realize — the whale of the Blue Ocean Market has already surfaced.

Cross-chain ecosystem expands from BSC to Polygon; all cooperation details to be finalized by Q1 2026. Max Safe’s recent Binance AMA surpasses 20,000 live viewers, strengthening global visibility.

Max Safe Community has officially announced that one of Polygon’s former core community representatives, along with a segment of their community members, will soon join Max Safe Community. Their participation will support Max Safe’s cross-chain strategy, global expansion efforts, and the ongoing development of MSI.
According to the representative, months of in-depth discussion with Max Safe founder An shaped a clear understanding of Max Safe’s potential and long-term value. He stated that this period allowed him to fully recognize the upward trajectory of Max Safe’s ecosystem, leading to his decision to temporarily set aside his responsibilities in the Polygon community and shift his focus toward Max Safe’s strategic development.
Max Safe confirmed that the major direction of their cooperation is fully established, while technical and ecosystem details are expected to be entirely finalized by Q1 2026.
A central component of this collaboration is Max Safe’s cross-chain expansion from BSC to Polygon, forming a dual-chain ecosystem that enables seamless synergy across assets, users, technology, and developer communities.
The former Polygon representative emphasized that cross-chain development is not simply “moving to a new chain,” but creating a bridge that allows both ecosystems to exchange traffic, liquidity, and resources. He noted that the multi-chain era is already emerging, and Max Safe’s early positioning places it at a significant advantage in the next phase of industry growth.
Max Safe’s core asset, MSI, is also progressing toward a major milestone.
Max Safe confirmed that MSI is targeting a Binance listing in 2026, with technical, compliance, and international community expansion advancing steadily according to plan.
Another highlight drawing global attention is Max Safe’s recent participation in Binance’s official AMA, which recorded over 20,000 simultaneous viewers. Industry watchers view this as a strong indicator of Max Safe’s rising global influence and a positive signal for future engagement with major exchanges.
The Polygon former representative also revealed that he will lead tens of thousands of members and millions of dollars in capital into Max Safe, supporting MSI accumulation and expansion within the ecosystem. He described this move not only as capital support but as a clear endorsement of Max Safe’s long-term vision.
Analysts believe that this influx of community strength marks a crucial milestone in Max Safe’s cross-chain and global development efforts. It also reflects a broader industry transition from single-chain competition to a new era of multi-chain collaboration.
Max Safe commented that the addition of new members and capital will accelerate its international ecosystem growth, strengthen cross-chain implementation, expand user reach, and amplify its global influence.
With growing momentum and industry recognition, Max Safe is rapidly advancing toward a global strategic position.
The year 2026 is expected to be a defining moment for MaiAn on the international stage.

“Rebuild Hope” Relief Mission Delivers Essential Aid to Hundreds of Affected Households

Hoi An, Vietnam — November 2025 — In the wake of a powerful typhoon that struck the historic town of Hoi An, leaving many families without homes or basic necessities, PWC (Pay With Crypto) has stepped forward to extend a helping hand.
Through its “Rebuild Hope – Hoi An Relief Mission”, the PWC Vietnam team, together with local authorities and community partners, delivered critical supplies to hundreds of affected residents.
Real Compassion from the Crypto World

Volunteers from PWC visited the most severely damaged areas in Hoi An, providing food, clean drinking water, clothing, medicine, and children’s essentials.
Within days, the initiative successfully reached over 300 households, offering both practical support and emotional comfort to families rebuilding their lives.
“Technology is not only about innovation—it’s about empathy,” said a representative from PWC Vietnam.
“Through this mission, we want families in Hoi An to know that they are not alone. The crypto community stands with them, ready to help rebuild hope.”
🕊️ 
Blockchain for Transparent Giving

All donation activities and relief funds were managed through the PWC SuperApp’s ‘Community Care’ module, where every contribution and expense is recorded and verifiable on the blockchain.
This ensures complete transparency and trust — a hallmark of PWC’s vision to apply Web3 technology to create real-world social impact.
🌅 
“All in One, One for All” — From Technology to Humanity

PWC’s guiding principle, “All in One, One for All,” reflects not only its technological mission but also its humanitarian spirit.
As one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing decentralized payment ecosystems, PWC remains committed to using technology as a bridge that connects people, empowers communities, and spreads kindness beyond borders.

Following this initiative, PWC plans to continue expanding its “Community Care” program across Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia — bringing warmth and support to more families in need.
About PWC (Pay With Crypto)

PWC is a global decentralized payment ecosystem that enables users to make seamless payments using cryptocurrencies such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and XCP.
Through its SuperApp + DApp dual ecosystem, PWC integrates crypto wallets, QR payments, merchant systems, and community rewards, making digital currency spending easier, faster, and borderless.
PWC upholds the belief of “All in One, One for All”, aiming to empower individuals and merchants worldwide to participate in a new era of financial freedom and inclusion.
Website: https://paywithcrypto.io
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/paywithcrypto_official

PathPulse AI, the decentralized road-intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node, today announced the successful close of its $900,000 pre-seed round and grants.

Using only a smartphone, PathPulse AI enables any driver to contribute to a global mobility-intelligence network which powers safer, smarter, and more responsive cities. By extracting 60+ types of road insights from live driving footage, PathPulse AI provides critical real-time infrastructure data for governments, mapping platforms, autonomous systems, and smart-city developers.
Transforming Every Vehicle into a Real-Time Sensor
Through AI-driven video analytics and their frictionless mobile app ‘Scout,’ PathPulse AI converts everyday driving into actionable intelligence:
• AI-Powered Mobile App
Turns any driver’s phone into a live road-scanning node
• Civic Safety Network
Detects over-speeding, broken tail lights, abrupt lane changes, and unsafe driving behavior
• Road Infrastructure Intelligence
Maps potholes, speed bumps, damaged road markings, and 30+ additional conditions
• Tokenized Contributor Economy
Rewards drivers and node operators via $PULS tokens (launching soon)
PathPulse AI’s technology is already deployed at scale, including an active pilot operation in South Africa, supporting real-time safety monitoring and road-infrastructure intelligence.
“With PathPulse AI, Timo Rides drivers get an additional revenue stream, and governments get access to data that makes roads safer. It’s a winning combination which we are excited to explore with stakeholders across Africa.” — Max Gershfield, CSO of Timo Rides
To date, PathPulse AI has captured, validated, and verified over $5 million worth of road-safety violations, demonstrating its immediate operational value for transportation authorities and mobility partners.
Strong Traction & Rapid Global Adoption
PathPulse AI continues to scale quickly across regions and mobility ecosystems:
35,000+ registered users2,000+ DAA (Daily Active Agents)14,000+ MAU (Monthly Active Users)60+ global partners across GovTech, mapping, mobility, and DePIN700,000+ KM of community driving125,000+ hours of driving data capturedActive in 15 countries, including early deployments in Africa, Asia, and Europe
This rapidly expanding dataset positions PathPulse AI as a critical infrastructure layer for next-generation mobility, urban planning, and decentralized intelligence networks.
Built by Industry Experts
The PathPulse AI founding and technical teams bring experience from:
PayPal, Toyota, CoinDCX, HDFC Bank, DP World, AltcoinBuzz, EnjinStarter, Base, and other global leaders in mobility, AI/ML, fintech, and decentralized infrastructure.
About PathPulse AI
PathPulse AI is a decentralized mobility-intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node using just a smartphone. Through advanced AI-powered analytics, PathPulse AI enables governments, mapping companies, and mobility operators to monitor roads, enhance safety, and build smarter cities.
Users can learn more at: https://pathpulse.ai

On December 2, 2025, the UK officially recognized cryptocurrencies and digital assets as a separate type of personal property with the new Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025. Lord Speaker John McFall announced new legislation in the House of Lords.
This law adds a third type of property in English and Welsh law, in addition to physical objects and contractual rights. The new classification includes cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and carbon credits. The act is the result of suggestions from the Law Commission of England and Wales.
They released their final report in June 2023 after talking to many people. The legislative process started when the bill passed through the House of Lords in May 2025. It then had its third reading in the House of Commons in November and finally received royal assent from King Charles.
This new legal system greatly affects how we get back digital assets and solve problems. Courts can now use existing property laws for digital assets. This helps owners understand their rights better when trying to get back stolen cryptocurrencies from hacks or fraud.
Judges can give orders to freeze assets and find them in different wallets. Insolvency practitioners can now add digital assets to bankruptcy cases, and executors can consider cryptocurrencies as property that can be inherited in wills.

PWC SuperApp Is Reshaping Your Daily Financial Logic**

**1. Redefining Convenience:
From a Wallet to a Complete Financial Ecosystem**
In recent years, digital payments have shifted from innovation to habit.
But the real transformation is not about adding another payment method—it’s about enabling all payments, assets, and connections to operate within a single, unified system.
This is the reason the PWC SuperApp was created.
The SuperApp is far more than a wallet.
It integrates crypto payments, fiat settlement, asset management, consumer rewards, and daily financial operations—removing the need for users to switch between multiple platforms.
One interface, one account, one seamless experience: you can transfer funds, make payments, track your assets, and earn rewards all in a single flow.
2. All in One: The Power of a Unified Experience
The PWC SuperApp is built on the core principle of “All in One, One for All.”
It is not merely a bundle of tools—it is a synchronized ecosystem where every feature empowers the others.
QR Payments: Supports USDT and major stablecoins.Instant Settlement: Merchants receive fiat or stablecoins instantly—no delays.Multi-Chain Compatibility: Full EVM support enables frictionless asset mobility.Multi-Language Support: Localized for Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and more.AI Assistant Vin: Ready 24/7 to help with transactions, inquiries, and wallet management.
Inside the PWC SuperApp, your transactions aren’t just “payments”—they become part of your daily financial life.
Users can spend, manage, and grow their value continuously throughout the day.
3. Real-World Use Cases
Imagine a daily routine like this:
Buy your morning coffee via SuperApp QR payment.Check your asset balance and earnings during lunch.Join partner merchant events in the evening and earn rewards or tokens.

The true strength of the SuperApp lies in its continuity.
Everything begins with a simple transaction—but the financial journey extends far beyond it.
PWC is bringing crypto into real-world, everyday spending—not just keeping it inside the digital world.
4. The Core Engine: XCP Drives the Entire Ecosystem
Every great ecosystem needs a fuel that powers its internal economy.
For the PWC SuperApp, that engine is XCP.
XCP is not just another token—it is the financial backbone of the SuperApp:
It serves as a fee-deduction tool during payments and transactions.It drives reward distribution and income mechanisms across the ecosystem.It represents a user’s participation and contribution within the network.
As PWC expands and more merchants and users adopt the SuperApp, XCP becomes increasingly utilized, circulated, and locked.
This means one thing:
the more active the ecosystem becomes, the more valuable XCP grows.
5. One App, One Future
The PWC SuperApp is not merely a wallet—it is a gateway that connects global finance into one seamless experience.
By combining payments, assets, rewards, social elements, and data into a unified platform, it transforms crypto usage from an occasional action into an everyday habit.
The future belongs to products that turn complexity into simplicity.
And the PWC SuperApp is precisely the gateway that brings that future closer to the present.

All in One, One for All.
More than a slogan—it is PWC’s commitment to the new era of crypto-powered financial life.

At Mt Pelerin, we are excited to announce today the launch of personal crypto IBANs.

With this new feature, our users can transform their self-custodial wallets into something more: a universal account that seamlessly sends and receives money across both blockchain and traditional banking networks.
A core tenet of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is self-custody, the fact of owning and controlling one’s money without any third party that could seize or freeze funds. It means financial freedom, but in practice it often means being disconnected from the rest of the world that uses the traditional banking system.
Thanks to our new crypto IBAN, this now changes and makes self-custody more convenient and integrated into everyday life.
With it, users can create a personal euro or Swiss franc IBAN and attach it to their crypto wallet, which enables them to:
Receive bank transfers from anyone,  directly converted into crypto on their own wallet.Send bank transfers to anyone , using crypto from their wallet.
These payments look like any standard bank transfer, sent and received from an IBAN in the user’s name, while the crypto settlement happens seamlessly in the background.
This feature is a milestone for us, as our mission is to promote and simplify self-custody to make it a practical alternative to a traditional bank account.
Today, that vision is now reality. By giving a wallet its own IBAN, it becomes a powerful tool to hold and manage money without any third-party custody, while still being able to make transactions with the rest of the world.
It becomes a tool to opt-out from the custody of the banking system, the key to unlock financial freedom.
About the IBAN
The EUR and CHF IBANs are located in Switzerland (which is in the SEPA zone).Both individuals and organizations can receive an IBAN.Users from all over the world can request an IBAN, except from our list of excluded countries.The IBAN is free.Conversions between fiats and the ZCHF stablecoin are free.For conversions with other cryptocurrencies, our standard fees apply.The IBAN can be linked to any self-custodial wallet.The IBAN can be used with 30+ cryptocurrencies on 15 chains.The IBAN is not a bank account, it doesn’t have to be declared as such.Available on app.mtpelerin.com and on mobile wallet app.

As blockchain infrastructure matures, payments are gradually becoming the application scenario with the closest connection to real-world demand.

1. Payments: The Key Real-World Breakthrough for Blockchain
Over the past decade, the blockchain industry has gone through multiple narrative cycles—from crypto assets, to DeFi (Decentralized Finance), to RWA (Real-World Assets).
Yet regardless of how technology evolves, the core mission of blockchain has always revolved around “the transfer and verification of value.”
And in the real world, the most frequent and universal form of value transfer is—payments.
Traditional payment systems have long been dominated by banks, card networks, and centralized clearing institutions.
Cross-border remittances still carry an average cost of 3%–6%, with settlement times ranging from hours to several days.
Against this backdrop, decentralized payment solutions have emerged.
These systems aim to reduce settlement costs, accelerate speed, and eliminate systemic reliance on centralized intermediaries through blockchain-based infrastructures.
**2. The Core Logic of Decentralized Payments:
A Redesign of the Trust Structure**
“Decentralized payments” are not designed to overthrow traditional finance.
Instead, they represent a reengineering of trust mechanisms.
In traditional systems, payments rely on banks or clearing houses as centralized trust providers.
In decentralized systems, trust is derived from smart contracts, distributed consensus, and verifiable ledgers.
This leads to several structural advantages:
Instant Settlement: Transactions are finalized on-chain within seconds.On-Chain Transparency: Every transfer is traceable and tamper-proof.Self-Custody: Users maintain full control of their assets without third-party custodians.Global Interoperability: Stablecoins enable borderless settlement without currency friction.
With the rapid adoption of stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, volatility risks have significantly reduced, enabling crypto-based payments to transition from theoretical models to scalable real-world solutions.
3. Converging Signals: Policy Shifts + Technological Maturity
Since 2024, global financial regulators have become increasingly open to stablecoins and crypto payment frameworks:
Singapore & Hong Kong: Released stablecoin issuance and custody regulatory frameworks.Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia: Opened pilot programs allowing merchants to accept USDT/USDC.EU (MiCA) & UAE (VARA): Advancing compliant digital asset settlement models.United States: Major payment giants like PayPal and Visa have launched stablecoin settlement networks.

At the same time, the TPS capacity of high-performance chains like TRON, BSC, Solana, and XRPL has reached levels capable of supporting mass-scale payments.
Together, these developments signal that decentralized payments have moved from ideological possibility to infrastructure-level inevitability.
**4. Market Demand Is Already Taking Shape:
Three Emerging Paths of Decentralized Payments**
The global financial system is undergoing structural migration—
Traditional clearing networks and blockchain-based settlement layers are beginning to coexist.
In cross-border transfers, freelancer payments, supply chain settlements, and digital asset payrolls, decentralized payments are transitioning from concept to reality.
The 2025 Geography of Crypto Report notes that between July 2022 and June 2025:
APAC’s on-chain value received grew 69% year-over-year.Sub-Saharan Africa grew 52%.MENA (Middle East & North Africa) grew 33%.
Against this backdrop, three representative models have gained industry-wide attention:
1️⃣ Web2.5 Merchant Payment Model: PWC (PayWithCrypto)
PWC focuses on converting on-chain assets into real-world spending power.
With its dual architecture—SuperApp + DApp:
Users make QR payments using stablecoins (e.g., USDT).Merchants receive instant settlement in local fiat currency.Smart contracts automate fee calculation and value distribution.
This structure balances compliance, transparency, and scalability.
As of 2025, PWC has deployed access to over 34 million merchants across Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia—
making it one of Southeast Asia’s largest decentralized payment networks.
2️⃣ Exchange Ecosystem Extension: Bitget Pay
Bitget, a top global exchange, is extending its ecosystem from “trading” to “payment” via Bitget Pay.
Unlike PWC’s focus on real-world merchant networks, Bitget Pay:
Leverages its existing exchange users,Allows direct crypto transfers, recharges, and internal settlements,Operates within a secure centralized custody environment.
Its advantage lies in:
No need for external wallets, bridges, or tools,High asset safety via institutional-grade custody,Seamless integration with traditional finance.
Bitget Pay represents the exchange-driven path toward real-world crypto utility.
3️⃣ Decentralized Credit & Liquidity Layer: Huma Finance
Huma Finance approaches payments from a credit and cash-flow infrastructure perspective.
The protocol enables businesses and individuals to build blockchain-based credit models linked to real-world revenues, using crypto assets as collateral.
Huma allows enterprises to manage invoices, payroll, and receivables on-chain—forming a liquidity backbone for decentralized payment systems.
Its partnerships with Circle and Visa signal tightening integration between Web3 finance and traditional payments infrastructure.
Structured Comparison of the Three Models
Model TypeRepresentative ProjectCore LogicStrengthsWeb2.5 Merchant PaymentPWC (PayWithCrypto)On-chain settlement + fiat conversionLargest merchant footprint, real-world usabilityExchange Ecosystem PaymentBitget PayInternal asset transfers within exchangeMassive user base, strong custodial securityDecentralized Credit LayerHuma FinanceOn-chain cash-flow & credit infrastructureEnables liquidity; integrates with traditional finance
Although each follows a different path, their shared goal is clear:
to make blockchain the foundational infrastructure of real-world payments.

5. Industry Impact: Payments Will Become the Structural Engine of Web3
The core value of decentralized payments lies in their self-sustaining economic cycle.
Unlike speculative crypto markets, payment growth is based on real transaction activity.
Once large-scale payment volume forms, tokenomics can naturally develop into a closed-loop economy through:
Stablecoins as settlement mediums,Native tokens for incentives and governance,Merchant networks generating continuous volume,On-chain data underpinning credit and asset innovation.
This structure provides Web3 with verifiable economic fundamentals—
something the industry has long lacked.
6. Conclusion: Trends Do Not Explode—They Evolve
The rise of decentralized payments will not instantly replace traditional finance.
It is a gradual structural migration—
from experimental technology to a fundamental layer of global payment infrastructure.
When people begin paying with stablecoins,
when merchants receive funds directly in fiat or via DApp,
when companies settle salaries and invoices on-chain—
decentralized payment will no longer be a trend, but a new global standard.
PWC, Bitget Pay, and Huma Finance each represent distinct yet complementary pathways leading toward the same vision:
A payment network that is more transparent, more efficient, and more inclusive.
The future of blockchain is not only about financial innovation—
it is about enabling value to move as freely as information.

Kyrgyzstan has officially launched USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, with an initial issue of $50 million. The token is issued on Tron and fully audited by ConsenSys Diligence, with future expansion slated to include Ethereum support.
The issuer, OJSC Virtual Asset Issuer, is a state-owned entity under the Ministry of Finance, operating within the legal framework established by the 2022 Law on Virtual Assets of the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative represents a first-of-its-kind model in Central Asia, merging sovereign oversight with blockchain transparency.
The launch ceremony was attended by Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Baketaev, Minister of Finance, and Biibolot Mamytov, CEO of Gold Dollar, the project’s operator. During the event, the dignitaries pressed a symbolic “Launch Issuance” button, officially initiating the circulation of USDKG tokens.
The issuance of USDKG is carried out by a company with 100% state participation, ensuring a high level of investor trust and institutional reliability. A total of 50,000,000 USDKG tokens have been issued, each fully backed by physical gold reserves. Operational control — including gold management — is delegated to a private company registered in the Kyrgyz Republic, under a contractual agreement with the USDKG issuer.
This separation of responsibilities ensures independent operational oversight and positions USDKG outside the classification of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The company responsible for managing USDKG’s gold reserves has outlined plans to expand the backing to $500 million in the next phase, with a long-term target of $2 billion.
The stablecoin is fully compliant with FATF KYC/AML standards, and redemptions require standard identity verification. It is designed to facilitate financial inclusion.
Kyrgyzstan is among the first nations in the region to establish a comprehensive digital-asset regulatory framework, setting a precedent for state-supervised virtual currencies. Government representatives emphasized that such initiatives aim to enhance economic transparency and trade efficiency, rather than serve any geopolitical agenda. Officials also noted that USDKG complements, rather than competes with, the national monetary system.
The project reframes traditional narratives around state-issued and commodity-backed digital assets. Its gold collateral serves as a verifiable, inflation-resistant foundation, aligning with a growing market preference for transparent, real-asset-backed stablecoins. By combining physical reserves with on-chain verification, USDKG introduces a model of measurable stability uncommon in the current stablecoin landscape. The state-backed structure provides a clear regulatory framework built on accountability and public oversight. 
The Kyrgyz initiative underscores a broader trend toward responsible digital-asset innovation in emerging markets. The government’s focus on regulatory discipline, transparency, and tangible reserves signals a pragmatic approach to blockchain-based modernization.
With USDKG, Kyrgyzstan positions itself as a regional first-mover in regulated asset-backed digital currencies — both bridging traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure and maintaining full sovereign oversight.
About Gold Dollar — USDKG 
Gold Dollar combines the proven reliability of physical gold with the efficiency of digital assets. Fully backed by secure gold reserves and pegged to the US dollar, it’s a stablecoin designed to empower diverse financial needs across institutions and individuals alike. 

Recent outages at major cloud providers have taken Web3 offline, underscoring its reliance on centralized infrastructure. Filecoin Onchain Cloud offers a verifiable alternative for builders seeking open, resilient systems.
New pressures are also straining centralized stacks. AI systems produce data at massive scale, governments dictate where it can reside, and onchain AI agents now need different infrastructure.
A Foundation for Verifiable Infrastructure
Filecoin Onchain Cloud meets that demand by expanding the Filecoin network into a programmable layer for verifiable cloud services, enabling developers to compose storage, retrieval, and payment logic onchain.
“Filecoin Onchain Cloud brings onchain guarantees like verifiability, programmability, and openness to cloud-scale infra services,” says Molly Mackinlay, CEO, FilOz. “With storage, retrieval, and payments that are all fully composable and auditable onchain, all Web3 dApps, agents, and infra networks can be truly unstoppable. Filecoin Onchain Cloud provides the building blocks applications need for a Cambrian explosion of onchain services powered by the global network of Filecoin service providers. Builders deserve a cloud built on proofs, not promises!”
Filecoin Onchain Cloud emerges from years of collaboration across the Filecoin ecosystem, uniting hot storage proofs, composable smart contracts, and onchain payments.
Filecoin Pin, its first developer toolkit, persists IPFS content on Filecoin through simple, accessible tools.
At launch, Filecoin Onchain Cloud introduces core services that form the base of a decentralized cloud, accessible through the Synapse SDK. Warm Storage keeps data online with onchain proofs, Filecoin Pay automates usage-based payments, and Filecoin Beam supports measured, incentivized retrievals. Together, they let developers compose, monitor, and monetize data services.
Early Integrations
Developers and teams are already experimenting with early integrations:
ERC-8004 / Agent0
ERC-8004 builders use Filecoin Pin to store agent identities and metadata verifiably onchain. Agent0 extends this by pinning all agent data to Filecoin, enabling tamper-proof discovery without centralized catalogs.
“Agent ecosystems depend on verifiable metadata,” said Marc De Rossi, author of ERC-8004 and creator of Agent0. “By pinning agent identity and reputation data on Filecoin Onchain Cloud, we can ensure that discovery and interaction between agents happens on tamper-proof infrastructure. It’s a huge step toward an open standard for verifiable AI.”
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and Safe
ENS, Safe, and Filecoin Onchain Cloud form an onchain stack for deploying and governing trustless frontends, with ENS for naming, Safe for multi-sig control, and Filecoin Onchain Cloud for persistent, verifiable storage.
“Using ENS to give names for content and apps on the decentralized web has been possible since 2018,” said Simon Schmid, Developer Relations Lead, ENS Labs. “With Filecoin Onchain Cloud it is now possible to properly incentivize storage and availability at scale in a decentralized way. Super excited to see all the pieces coming together with Safe leading as an example of how it’s done,” 
Monad
Through the Monad AI Blueprint program, developers can seamlessly deploy Filecoin Onchain Cloud storage endpoints and build AI systems that are fast, self-verifying, and wallet-controlled.
KYVE
KYVE uses Filecoin Onchain Cloud to durably store Celestia and Story Protocol chain data across decentralized providers. After starting in the Arweave ecosystem, they’re expanding to Filecoin for greater scale and faster validator syncing.
“At KYVE, our mission has always been to make blockchain data permanent, verified, and accessible to everyone,” said Fabian Riewe, Founder, KYVE. “By leveraging Filecoin’s Onchain Cloud, we’re taking the next step, scaling from terabytes to petabytes of decentralized storage. This collaboration brings us closer to a truly universal data infrastructure for Web3.” 
Akave Cloud 
Akave Cloud is using Filecoin Onchain Cloud to extend verifiable storage from hot workloads into a decentralized backup and archiving tier built for AI, IoT, ML, and compliance data that demands durable, auditable, affordable storage. 
“By uniting Akave Cloud’s high-performance, verifiable S3-compatible infrastructure with Filecoin Onchain Cloud’s global decentralized storage network and services, users will gain more flexibility and have the ability to optimize for cost, speed, and durability within a seamless, unified system,” said Stefaan Vervaet, CEO, Akave.
Storacha
Storacha’s Forge offers IPFS-compatible warm storage with onchain proofs of data possession. It provides high-throughput, auditable storage secured by Filecoin Onchain Cloud’s verification and payment rails.
“Storacha Forge is a new Filecoin Onchain Cloud service making verifiable warm storage radically affordable,” said Alexander Kinstler, CEO of Storacha. “At $5.99 per terabyte, Storacha Forge is built for the petabyte-scale data behind AI and DePIN. By building on the Filecoin Onchain Cloud, we combine cryptographic integrity with unmatched economics.”
Geo Podcasts 
Geo Podcasts is built on the Geo knowledge-graph protocol and helps users discover top podcasts. By storing its podcast data, images, and knowledge-graph records on Filecoin Onchain Cloud, Geo Podcasts ensures all information is verifiable across applications.
“We want to make sure that all of Geo’s knowledge graph data is open and available to all,” said Yaniv Tal, Founder, Geo. “Filecoin Onchain Cloud gives users guarantees that their knowledge data will stay around, giving them even more confidence to contribute to the Geo knowledge commons.”
An Open Foundation
Filecoin Onchain Cloud lays the groundwork for a verifiable cloud ecosystem and ongoing collaboration with the developer community will continue to grow the stack.
“Launching Filecoin Onchain Cloud is a huge milestone for the Filecoin network,” said Marta Belcher, President and Chair of the Filecoin Foundation. “FOC unlocks critical capabilities that will accelerate the Filecoin network’s mission to build a more open, resilient, and verifiable internet.”
Filecoin Onchain Cloud is live on Filecoin testnet today, with mainnet launch planned for January 2026.
Visit filecoin.cloud. 
About Filecoin Foundation 
Filecoin Foundation’s mission is to preserve humanity’s most important information, facilitate open-source governance of the Filecoin network, fund research and development for decentralized technologies, and support the growth of the Filecoin ecosystem and community.
About FilOz
FilOz is a research and development team advancing the Filecoin network through protocol engineering, research, and network upgrades.

The world’s largest Web3-powered entertainment collective joins forces with China’s leading next-generation entertainment force to bridge music, fan identity, and innovation across Asia.
RaveDAO, the global entertainment ecosystem powered by Web3, is partnering with INS Land, China’s hottest electronic music and nightlife brand, to present Miss Monique: Sunset Session in Hong Kong on December 14, 2025. Both share a belief that live music is the most powerful entry point to culture. Their collaboration connects the reach of global Web3 entertainment with the pulse of China’s nightlife community, setting the stage for a new era of shared creativity and community participation.
“RaveDAO exists to connect global creativity with local culture,” said Ron Yung, Operations Lead at RaveDAO. “INS Land has built an ecosystem where music, design, and digital innovation coexist under one roof. Together we’re showing how physical and digital worlds can merge to create experiences that travel across borders and communities.”
INS Land has become one of China’s most dynamic forces in modern entertainment, blending music, design, and digital culture through a network of integrated venues and creative projects. Its partnership with RaveDAO now brings that energy to Hong Kong, a city that bridges global and Asian cultural currents. The Miss Monique: Sunset Session will serve as both a celebration and a live showcase of community-first innovation, powered by RaveDAO’s fan identity and engagement tools.
Following their joint panel at Amsterdam Dance Event (Next-Gen Asia: Architecting the Future of Entertainment Ecosystems), this activation marks the next phase in a shared vision focused on:
Enabling cross-community fan identity and participationBridging creative markets from Mainland China to Southeast AsiaPositioning Hong Kong as a key hub for Asia’s next-generation touring network
“We see entertainment as infrastructure for the next generation,” said Justin Guan, President at INS Land. “Working with RaveDAO allows us to extend that idea beyond the venue, where every performance becomes part of a larger creative network. Hong Kong is just the beginning.”
That network is already taking shape. Both parties share a history of high-impact collaborations with Tomorrowland, including RaveDAO × Tomorrowland Terra Solis Dubai (May 2025) and INS Land × The Magic of Tomorrowland (China, November 2025). This initiative debuts in Hong Kong, creating a connection between global festival culture and the region’s dynamic music scenes.
Plans are underway to expand into additional cities and formats in 2026, guided by local communities and participants shaping the direction of the project.
About Miss Monique
One of the most globally influential female DJs, Miss Monique continues to push melodic techno to new heights:
Breakthrough Artist: DJ Awards 2024Top 75 DJ Mag Top 100 (2025 debut)Mainstage performances at Tomorrowland, Ultra, EDC Vegas, Awakenings, Mysteryland, Sziget13-week residency at Hï Ibiza, World’s #1 nightclub
With a devoted worldwide following and a revered presence in major festivals, Miss Monique represents the future of melodic techno culture.
About INS Land
 INS Land is a next-generation entertainment company founded by entrepreneur Dino Ying. Dino Ying is a global pioneer in esports, nightlife, and youth culture, having also founded Hero Esports and Hero Games.
With fully owned entertainment complexes across China, including a 20,000 sqm, 7-story immersive venue in Shanghai, INS Land designs groundbreaking IRL experiences integrating clubs, dining, gaming, and cultural performance under one unified roof.
INS Land is actively expanding into Beijing and major cities worldwide through marquee collaborations, including The Magic of Tomorrowland, redefining what it means to experience entertainment in the modern era.
About RaveDAO
RaveDAO is a global community uniting music, technology, and purpose. Since their first sold-out event at Dubai 2024, they have expanded across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia, hosting world-class experiences with over 100,000 total attendees and 3,000+ attendees for each event. 
RaveDAO has worked with top-tier artists like Vintage Culture, Don Diablo, Chris Avantgarde, Lilly Palmer, MORTEN, Bassjackers, and GENESI and has support from WLFI, Binance, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, and Polygon. RaveDAO is redefining live entertainment in Web3 and has active partnerships with 1001Tracklists, AMF, and Warner Music. 
Beyond the dance floor, RaveDAO channels energy and attention toward impact. In 2025 alone, proceeds from its events helped restore sight to 400+ cataract patients in Nepal and fund over 150 meditation programs across the U.S.

FlashX is a next-generation Web3 trading layer that brings perp trading directly onto X, transforming the way users discover insights, analyze markets, and execute trades. Instead of switching between platforms like Dexscreener, CEX/DEX, or analytics dashboards, FlashX overlays actionable insights right on top of the social content users already consume everyday.


Current Features
 • Instant Token Insights on X
View market cap, liquidity, volume, holder concentration, and social activity while scrolling your feed.
 • AI-Powered Sentiment & Technical Signals
FlashX analyzes social sentiment, trending narratives, and on-chain metrics, then delivers simple, tradeable insights.
 • Instant Charting & Data Overlay
Lightweight charts appear directly on X, no switching tabs needed.
 • One-Click Actions
Users can immediately visit Dexscreener, pump.fun, or relevant DEXs from the overlay.


Upcoming Features
 • Integrated Perp DEX Trading on X and more
Execute long/short orders instantly through a seamless FlashX panel without leaving X. 
 • Aggregated Market Intelligence
FlashX consolidates insights from multiple perp DEXs—liquidity, funding rates, volatility, recent wicks, whale activity.
 • AI Trade Assistant
Real-time alerts, strategy suggestions, narrative monitoring, and risk indicators personalized to each user.
 • AI Auto-Trading (Q2)
AI agents can execute trades on behalf of users with adjustable risk profiles.


Achievements & Recognition
 • Selected for MVB10 Accelerator, among top projects from over 500 global applicants.
 • Incubated by Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), BNB Chain & CMC Labs, validating FlashX’s innovation and market potential.
 • Strong ecosystem partnerships, including top KOL networks, on-chain data partners, and large crypto communities in Asia.


With FlashX, the Web3 trading journey becomes 10× faster, 5× simpler, and infinitely more intuitive—right where users already spend their time.

On November 7, 2025, Xavier, a highly influential representative from the Polkadot ecosystem, officially announced that he and his community — one of the three major Polkadot communities — are joining the decentralized insurance project MSI (MaiAn).
The community Xavier represents has nearly 20,000 active members dedicated to advancing blockchain interoperability and ecosystem collaboration. After months of in-depth discussions and negotiations, both parties have reached a high degree of alignment in vision, philosophy, and cooperation models.


MSI’s philosophy of “rebuilding trust through decentralization and safeguarding value through community consensus” perfectly aligns with Polkadot’s spirit of openness, collaboration, and co-construction. By combining Polkadot’s multichain architecture with MSI’s innovation in decentralized insurance, this partnership carries strategic significance and promises to deliver a new layer of trust for global DeFi users.
Xavier stated:
“We are very optimistic about MSI’s future. MSI is not just another insurance project — it’s a truly community-driven decentralized insurance network that empowers users. The Polkadot community is ready to fully support MSI in reaching its interim goal of $2 and working together toward the grand vision of $10.”
Following the partnership, the two communities will focus on:
Building a cross-chain DeFi insurance framework to extend insurance coverage across multiple blockchain ecosystems;Creating shared liquidity pools to offer users both risk protection and earning opportunities;Enhancing community governance, enabling users to participate directly in decision-making and ecosystem development.
The collaboration will roll out progressively over the coming months. Xavier and his community are fully prepared to join forces with MSI to achieve new milestones together.
The shared slogan — “Polkadot × MSI — Making Trust More Valuable!” — marks the beginning of a new chapter for the decentralized insurance ecosystem.

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The search for the best crypto assets to watch in today’s market goes beyond short-term hype or social media buzz. Investors are increasingly weighing structural fundamentals, utility potential, and strategic timing when evaluating which tokens merit attention. From presale scarcity models to stable DeFi protocols and real-world asset integrations, the landscape reflects a wide spectrum of value drivers. 
Whether it’s momentum-building launch tokens, institutional-focused infrastructure plays, or high-risk memecoins with viral reach, each asset class brings unique trade-offs. This article examines four standout contenders, each offering a different lens on where the market may be headed next. 
BlockDAG (BDAG): Entering the Value Era With $0.40 in Sight
BlockDAG (BDAG) is nearing the conclusion of one of the most successful presales in recent memory, with over $435 million raised and more than 44 billion coins sold out of a capped supply of 50 billion. The remaining <4.3 billion BDAG are being offered in Batch 32 at a fixed presale price of $0.005. According to projections, the coin could hit the open market at around $0.40, making the current price point an opportunity for early investors to capture potential returns of 700%–800% on launch.
BlockDAG’s narrative centers around its launch-driven scarcity model, with no staking lockups or inflationary mechanisms. The project has already ended all bonus structures, shifting into what it calls the “Value Era”, where token acquisition is based on final supply availability rather than promotional discounts. With its February 10 presale deadline approaching and 20+ exchange listings secured, BlockDAG is preparing for a liquidity event that could position it among the best-performing launches of 2025. 


Beyond pricing, the project’s ecosystem includes plans for scalable smart contract infrastructure and cross-chain interoperability, designed to attract both developers and long-term holders. The combination of a hard supply cap, early institutional involvement, and transparent presale mechanics gives BlockDAG a strategic edge for value-focused buyers looking to enter before the market readjusts post-launch.
Ethena (ENA): Steady Near $0.32 With Layered Protocol Expansion
Ethena (ENA) is currently trading at approximately $0.32, according to CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap. Known for its approach to synthetic stable assets and real yield protocols, Ethena has carved out a strong niche within the DeFi space. Its ability to generate yield while maintaining peg mechanisms through delta-neutral strategies has gained attention, especially as stablecoin demand shifts away from centralized custodians.

While price action has been relatively stable, Ethena’s traction is tied more to protocol adoption than hype. Its roadmap includes further integrations with major L2s and expansion into lending services, which could offer new revenue opportunities for users and long-term holders. The token has not shown the explosive short-term movement typical of presale assets, but its stability and DeFi alignment make it a solid mid-cap choice for portfolios focused on risk-adjusted growth.
That said, Ethena’s long-term success is linked to consistent performance across market cycles. Without a capped supply or launch trigger like BlockDAG, it will rely heavily on adoption metrics and TVL growth to drive price action over time. 
Ondo (ONDO): 2025 Forecast Targets Between $0.48 and $0.69
Ondo (ONDO) is gaining traction with institutional and protocol-level users for its role in tokenizing real-world assets, particularly in the fixed-income and Treasury-backed sectors. Analysts at CoinCodex have forecasted a 2025 trading range between $0.48 and $0.69, reflecting confidence in its long-term utility as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto-native platforms.
Ondo’s model leverages blockchain rails for regulated financial products, including yield-bearing tokens and automated risk management tools. It stands out as a candidate for regulatory-aligned adoption, especially in jurisdictions leaning toward tokenized finance frameworks. However, the token’s short-term visibility remains low compared to presale giants or social-driven meme assets.
Despite a more modest public presence, Ondo’s potential value lies in long-term institutional onboarding. For investors who prioritize infrastructure exposure with real-world financial integrations, ONDO may offer steady capital appreciation in the coming 12 to 18 months. Its price outlook positions it as a strategic allocation in diversified portfolios, though it lacks the immediate upside offered by launch-phase tokens like BlockDAG.
MemeCore (M): Trading at $0.44 After 7.7% Weekly Gain
MemeCore (M) is currently priced around $0.44, following a 7.7% increase over the last seven days, based on CoinGecko data. It combines the viral reach of memecoins with a developing roadmap aimed at community engagement, NFT integration, and liquidity pool gamification. While it has yet to deliver on most of its platform promises, price momentum has been largely driven by early holder speculation and influencer exposure.


MemeCore’s brand strength and early user activity have helped it gain traction, but the absence of confirmed utilities or release timelines creates uncertainty for value-oriented investors. The token’s recent rally may reflect short-term market rotation rather than long-term strength, especially given the competition from other meme tokens vying for the same audience.
Still, MemeCore has a committed user base and a clean visual identity, which can go a long way in meme-driven markets. For risk-tolerant traders, it presents an option for riding early hype cycles, but lacks the foundation necessary to be classified alongside structured projects like BlockDAG or regulated asset plays like Ondo. 
Scarcity, Utility, and Timing Drive Asset Selection
When considering the best crypto assets, combining structural supply mechanics with future utility is key. BlockDAG stands out for its presale strategy, $0.40 launch goal, and hard supply cap, offering the most defined value play among the four. Its strong fundraising, limited remaining tokens, and February 10 presale close make it a high-conviction opportunity for launch-focused buyers.


Ethena brings stability through DeFi mechanisms, Ondo aligns with the tokenization of traditional finance, and MemeCore offers speculative appeal with meme-driven upside. But only BlockDAG currently offers a time-sensitive pricing window backed by clear launch mechanics and institutional support. As new capital continues to look for asymmetric returns, understanding the timing and structure behind each asset could make all the difference in portfolio performance this cycle. 

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According to Hash Global, the rapid rise and subsequent decline of GameFi and X-to-Earn in 2021 led to the perception that “entertainment doesn’t need Web3.” The research notes that these early outcomes stemmed from shallow content, unsustainable financial incentives, and a lack of genuine user engagement. The core value Web3 could bring to the entertainment sector — transparent value distribution, community-driven participation, and asset-based incentive alignment — was never meaningfully explored.
Hash Global remain convinced that entertainment is the most natural entry point for Web3 mass adoption. Entertainment inherently carries high traffic, strong communities, and proven monetization models. When Web3 is integrated with real content and real user behavior, financial mechanisms transform from speculative tools into fundamental economic infrastructure. This is the foundation of what Hash Global defines as “Web3 Entertainment.” Over the past year, projects such as MEET48 have begun implementing this paradigm, building sustainable token systems, deepening content-driven engagement, and ensuring ecosystem value flows back into their token economies.
A defining feature of this cycle is the rise of generative AI. With tools such as Sora2 lowering creative barriers to near zero, content production is shifting decisively toward UGC and AIUGC. Yet Web2 platforms still capture the majority of value generated by users. As AI accelerates user-generated content, the structural contradiction between creation and value capture will become unsustainable. Web3 provides the missing infrastructure: provenance, ownership, and value transfer. Together, AI and Web3 will upgrade UGC from “user-generated content” to a “user co-creation economy,” establishing fairer and more open value circulation.
Within this transformation, MEET48 has emerged as one of the strongest executors. Originating from the team behind SNH48 and the iconic rhythm game “Audition,” MEET48 integrates AI, UGC, virtual idol systems, and Web3 economics into a coherent entertainment platform. The project has already accumulated 3.8 million active users, over 500,000 on-chain wallets, more than 100 million on-chain interactions, and a consistent Top-1 ranking within BNB Chain’s social category. Following its $IDOL TGE in June 2025 across Binance Alpha, PancakeSwap, Bitget, Gate, and MEXC, MEET48’s FDV exceeded US$164 million by November.
MEET48’s approach is content-first. Leveraging a multi-decade foundation in idol development, the team integrates AI-based character generation, stage creation, and performance tools (AIDOL Producer) with a tokenized content asset framework (Mars Protocol) and a metaverse social layer. This combination enables users to participate in virtual idol creation and ownership. Two mechanisms define MEET48’s Web3 architecture: Proof of Creativity (PoC), which validates creator value through governance-driven recognition, and Virtual World Assets (VWA), which allow virtual idols and content to exist as tradable, ownable digital assets. PoC provides consensus; VWA provides economic form.
Few Web3 entertainment projects possess comparable execution depth. Technologically, MEET48 benefits from large proprietary datasets and a 500-person R&D team spanning virtual humans, music/dance models, AI agents, and metaverse technology. Operationally, the team has built large-scale entertainment systems before, including five SNH48 sub-groups and a 30-million-fan ecosystem. For traffic cold start, MEET48 is bringing the SNH48 vote-on-chain, launching a Web3-native virtual idol game (AuditionsGO), and co-producing the world’s first AI Idol competition show with Tencent Video. These create direct pathways from mainstream audiences to on-chain participation.
As MEET48 evolves from an application into infrastructure, its long-term ambition is to establish a comprehensive Web3 entertainment ecosystem. MEET Labs is expanding into GamingFi and plans to build an EVM-compatible PoC Layer2 within the BSC ecosystem. This sidechain will integrate users, assets, applications, and creator economies into a unified environment, enabling scalable entertainment assetization, multi-industry traffic routing, and a global unified user system. Much like Binance built the BNB Chain as the financial backbone of Web3, MEET48 aims to construct the foundational infrastructure for on-chain entertainment — an “On-chain Netflix.”
IDOL, the ecosystem token, serves as the primary carrier of platform value. Mirroring the value capture logic of BNB, IDOL combines strong utility (voting, purchasing, content interactions) with dual burn mechanisms that reduce supply as ecosystem activity grows. Voting pool burns and transaction fee burns create structural deflation, while rising content and user demand drive token velocity. According to Hash Global, IDOL is currently at a stage comparable to BNB in 2019, with significant growth potential yet to be realized.
Ultimately, MEET48 is not merely building a product but pioneering a category. By combining AI, UGC, and Web3 economics with a proven entertainment engine, it is redefining how content is produced, owned, and monetized. Just as Netflix transformed the distribution era of entertainment, MEET48 is shaping the ownership and co-creation era of Web3.
On November 4, 2025, MEET48, Hash Global, and multiple partners jointly formed the “Web3 Entertainment Alliance” to promote industry collaboration, shared traffic, and cross-ecosystem development. The Alliance aims to accelerate mainstream user onboarding, support sustainable token economic design, and drive the global adoption of Web3 Entertainment.
Users can refer to the Hash Global official website for the full research report.
About MEET48
MEET48 is the world’s first AIUGC and fan economy ecosystem community focused on the entertainment industry. It is regarded as one of the largest Web3 application project teams globally, with a 500-member technical and R&D team and regional operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, and Dubai. MEET48 aims to achieve large-scale social adoption of Web3 technology (Mass Adoption) through an AIUGC content ecosystem centered on AIGC (Animation, IDOL, Game, and Comics) and a graphical, intelligent metaverse social infrastructure tailored to Gen Z entertainment trends.
Website: https://www.meet48.xyz/
Twitter (X): https://x.com/meet_48
Telegram: https://t.me/MEET_48

At a recent Senate Banking Committee meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed how cryptocurrency is changing.
He said that Bitcoin and other crypto have become more popular and are now accepted by more people. Senator Cynthia Lummis asked about how stablecoin risks have changed since the Federal Reserve’s 2023 policy under Section 9(13), which prompted his comments.
This part allows the Federal Reserve Board to oversee state-chartered member banks. In January 2023, the Fed shared a statement about how it will manage new activities related to crypto-assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and stablecoins.
Powell said the Fed’s opinion has changed. He mentioned, “The industry is growing, and we are learning more about it.” He said that regulators are reviewing the decisions made during the early development of cryptocurrency. This reassessment includes more rules that apply to various financial activities, not just those related to crypto.
Powell emphasized that he is okay with banks getting into crypto as long as they stick to safe banking rules. Furthermore, he said banks should choose their customers and follow the rules.
In addition, Powell noted that the Section 9(13) policy statement is part of a group of rules and is not only about crypto. The Federal Reserve is considering changing or getting rid of some crypto rules from the Biden administration.

Trump Media & Technology Group, run by President Donald Trump, has submitted a request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to start a Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).

This proposed ETF is called the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF. It plans to invest 75% in Bitcoin and 25% in Ethereum. This way, investors can access both cryptocurrencies with one product.

Crypto.com is the only custodian for the ETF. They will handle prime execution, staking, and liquidity services. The ETF can only start if the SEC approves the registration statement and a rule change that is needed. If approved, the ETF will be on the NYSE Arca exchange.

This plan is part of a larger effort by Trump Media to include cryptocurrency in its business model. In May, the company said it plans to raise $2.5 billion to build a Bitcoin treasury, showing its dedication to digital assets.

The proposal has raised worries about possible conflicts of interest. Critics say that President Trump is pushing for cryptocurrency and also working on financial projects with his media company. People are concerned that mixing politics with personal business interests can harm the fairness of rules and regulations.