Datagram’s Alpha Testnet, built on an Avalanche-based Layer 1 chain, allows users to run nodes and earn rewards for uptime and referrals. The network focuses on transparency and decentralization, offering airdrop points convertible to $DGRAM tokens during its Q3 2025 TGE. Up to 2.25% of the token supply is allocated to testnet participants, with additional hardware rewards for top contributors. A referral system incentivizes network growth, offering bonuses for successful node operations and Full Core license purchases. The testnet is open to all, requiring no blockchain expertise, and aims to gather operational data for future updates. Datagram, a global AI-driven Hyper-Fabric Network, supports DePIN interoperability and high-performance applications.
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Generated 1 posts last week FUNToken Launches AI-Powered Rewards Bot for Crypto Engagement
FUNToken, a utility token focused on equitable digital engagement, has launched an AI-driven Telegram bot that rewards users for high-quality contributions, such as informative comments or original memes. The bot is the first prototype of a larger AI agent that will eventually manage rewards across games, chat platforms, and mobile apps, eliminating the need for ads or data tracking. The long-term vision is to create a seamless, transparent system where users earn crypto for everyday activities. FUNToken’s roadmap includes expanding into Web2 mobile games, replacing ads with direct rewards, and fostering a user-first internet where value flows back to contributors. With over 90,000 holders, FUNToken is positioning itself at the intersection of AI and blockchain to redefine digital incentives.
read moreGDC Adds Bitcoin & Trump Meme Coin to Treasury Reserves
GD Culture Group (GDC), a Nasdaq-listed company, has made a bold entry into the crypto market by allocating up to $300 million to Bitcoin and the Donald Trump-inspired TRUMP token as part of its treasury reserves. This strategy aligns with a broader trend of public firms incorporating cryptocurrencies into their balance sheets, though the inclusion of the volatile TRUMP token has drawn criticism from analysts. GDC’s chairman, Xiaojian Wang, described the move as forward-looking, aiming to leverage blockchain and DeFi trends. However, the company faces financial challenges, including a $14.1 million net loss in 2024 and a Nasdaq warning for failing to meet equity requirements. Meanwhile, the TRUMP token community remains active, with plans for a gala dinner and NFT rewards for top holders.
read moreGD Culture Group Raises $300M for Crypto Treasury
GD Culture Group (GDC), a Nasdaq-listed firm specializing in livestreaming, e-commerce, and AI-powered digital human technology, has announced plans to raise up to $300 million for a cryptocurrency treasury reserve. The funds will be sourced through a common stock purchase agreement with a British Virgin Islands entity. Proceeds will support purchases of Bitcoin (BTC) and the Official Trump (TRUMP) token, reinforcing GDC’s commitment to blockchain innovation. The initiative reflects broader corporate interest in crypto assets as part of digital transformation strategies.
read moreGDC Secures $300M for Crypto Treasury Strategy
GD Culture Group Limited (NASDAQ: GDC) has entered into a $300 million Common Stock Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor from the British Virgin Islands. The proceeds will be used to establish a crypto asset treasury strategy, targeting Bitcoin (BTC) and OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) tokens. This move aligns with GDC’s push toward decentralization and leverages its expertise in digital technologies and livestreaming e-commerce. CEO Xiaojian Wang highlighted the strategy’s alignment with industry trends, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation in digital assets.
read moreSentora Launches as Institutional DeFi Platform Post-Merger
Sentora, a newly launched institutional DeFi platform, emerges from the merger of IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital, backed by $25 million in Series A funding led by New Form Capital. The platform combines $3 billion in prior institutional DeFi deployments, offering yield strategies, structured lending, and real-time risk dashboards with a ‘compliant-first’ approach. Designed to meet rising institutional demand, Sentora integrates KYC/AML processes amid tightening regulations like MiCA in Europe. CEO Anthony DeMartino emphasizes building DeFi for institutional needs, while CTO Jesús Rodríguez highlights its data-driven foundation. The launch comes as DeFi TVL nears $100 billion, with Sentora positioning itself against competitors like Aave Arc and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund by merging compliance with decentralized opportunities. However, regulatory uncertainties and undisclosed custody details remain challenges.
read moreSecuritize & Mantle Launch $400M Crypto Fund for Institutions
Securitize and Mantle launched the MI4 Fund, a $400M crypto index fund designed for institutional investors, regulated in the British Virgin Islands. The fund provides exposure to top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, while integrating DeFi staking for additional yield. MI4’s holdings can be tokenized for transferability and used as collateral, blending TradFi and crypto innovations. Securitize further expanded its tokenization ecosystem by acquiring MG Stover’s fund administration business, managing $38B in assets, including BlackRock’s tokenized Treasury funds. The company also partnered with PlatHome in Japan to target IoT-based asset tokenization, a market projected to hit 320 trillion yen by 2030. Additionally, Securitize’s collaboration with Solana and Frax Finance highlights its role in advancing tokenized private credit and stablecoins like frxUSD.
read moreFNT Crypto Launches $FNTIO IDO on Top Web3 Launchpads
FNT Crypto is gearing up for the launch of its $FNTIO token through an IDO across four prominent Web3 launchpads: BSCS, Kommunitas, TrustFi, and Fount Network. The token, with a fixed supply of 1 billion, will serve as the backbone of the FNT ecosystem, enabling staking, governance, and tiered membership benefits. The IDO presents an early investment opportunity before the public listing, with each launchpad offering unique participation mechanisms. FNT Crypto, backed by Swiss-licensed fintech provider GUP, aims to revolutionize crypto banking with its modular, white-label solutions for fintech and Web3 startups.
read moreTether Relocates Operations to El Salvador Following DASP License Acquisition
Tether is relocating its operations to El Salvador after acquiring a Digital Asset Service Provider license, joining Bitfinex Derivatives in the move. The stablecoin issuer aims to leverage the country’s bitcoin-friendly policies to enhance financial inclusion and support the adoption of digital assets in emerging markets. CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the alignment with El Salvador’s vision for financial freedom and innovation.
read moreTether Relocates to El Salvador to Enhance Crypto Innovation and Regulation
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is relocating its operations to Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador after acquiring a Digital Asset Service Provider license. This move aligns with the country’s vision of financial freedom and innovation, as it aims to attract tech entrepreneurs. Despite Tether’s significance in the crypto market, it faces scrutiny over transparency regarding its reserves and has denied reports of a U.S. investigation into its practices.
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