The BIT movement is quietly transforming Solana’s infrastructure by merging meme culture with real iGaming utility. This emerging narrative is creating asset-backed tokens with millions of active users and direct DeFi integrations. Analysts see this as the next evolution of sustainable meme economics on the blockchain.
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Alibaba Develops Bank-Backed Deposit Token for Cross-Border Payments
Alibaba’s global e-commerce division is creating a bank-backed deposit token to facilitate cross-border transactions as China intensifies its regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins. The move mirrors recent developments by traditional financial giants like JPMorgan Chase, representing a significant convergence of traditional banking and blockchain technology in global finance that could reshape international payment systems while maintaining regulatory compliance.
about Alibaba Develops Bank-Backed Deposit Token for Cross-Border PaymentsUFC Partners with Polymarket for Live Prediction Data
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has entered a multi-year partnership with blockchain prediction platform Polymarket, marking a significant convergence of decentralized finance and mainstream sports entertainment. This groundbreaking collaboration will integrate real-time fan sentiment and prediction data directly into UFC broadcasts through a ‘Fan Prediction Scoreboard,’ transforming passive viewing into an interactive experience where audiences can track how global expectations evolve with every punch and takedown.
about UFC Partners with Polymarket for Live Prediction DataRISE Launches Onchain Orderbook Infrastructure for Global Markets
RISE, the fastest Ethereum Layer 2, has unveiled a strategic expansion into global onchain markets with the launch of RISE MarketCore and RISEx. This move transforms the blockchain from a high-performance execution layer into a comprehensive ecosystem for onchain trading infrastructure. The development marks a significant breakthrough in bringing traditional orderbook market structure to blockchain technology, enabled by RISE’s ultra-low latency EVM that allows synchronous onchain execution.
about RISE Launches Onchain Orderbook Infrastructure for Global MarketsDistributed Clouds Challenge AWS in Blockchain Infrastructure
Distributed cloud projects are emerging as a viable alternative to centralized providers like AWS for blockchain infrastructure, aiming to reduce concentration risk by spreading workloads across multiple nodes. This decentralized approach addresses periodic service disruptions and capacity limitations in traditional cloud infrastructure, offering particular promise for high-demand sectors including AI, gaming, and finance as performance improves.
about Distributed Clouds Challenge AWS in Blockchain InfrastructureLivLive vs BEST: Top Crypto Picks for 2025 Growth
As the cryptocurrency market enters its next growth phase, investors are shifting focus from recycled hype to genuine technological innovation. Two emerging projects, LivLive ($LIVE) and Best Wallet Token (BEST), are capturing significant attention with their fundamentally different approaches to blockchain advancement, prompting traders to evaluate which offers superior investment potential heading into 2025.
about LivLive vs BEST: Top Crypto Picks for 2025 GrowthEthereum Leaders Launch ‘Trustless Manifesto’ for Decentralization
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and fellow Ethereum Foundation researchers have published a ‘Trustless Manifesto’ urging developers to prioritize decentralization over adoption shortcuts. The manifesto warns against integrating centralized elements like hosted nodes or relayers, arguing they undermine core blockchain principles. This call to action emphasizes that trustlessness must be foundational, not an afterthought.
about Ethereum Leaders Launch 'Trustless Manifesto' for DecentralizationSEC Chair Exempts Most Crypto from Securities Rules
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has declared that most cryptocurrency tokens, including network tokens and meme coins, should not be treated as securities. Only tokens tied to explicit managerial promises would qualify for SEC oversight under his clarified framework. The announcement signals a major regulatory shift for the crypto industry and paves the way for securities and non-securities to trade together on unified platforms.
about SEC Chair Exempts Most Crypto from Securities RulesFranklin Templeton Joins Canton Network for Tokenized Assets
Franklin Templeton has integrated its Benji tokenization platform with the Canton Network, expanding institutional access to regulated onchain assets. This strategic move connects Benji’s tokenized investment products to a blockchain network specifically designed for financial institutions. The integration enables tokenized money market funds to function as collateral within Canton’s ecosystem, marking a significant advancement in institutional blockchain infrastructure for regulated financial products.
about Franklin Templeton Joins Canton Network for Tokenized AssetsFuntico Launches EV2 Token Presale for Web3 MMO Game
Funtico has opened the token presale for Earth Version 2 (EV2), positioning the sci-fi multiplayer MMO as a bridge between traditional gaming and Web3 economies. The $EV2 token will power the game’s entire economic system while offering flexible payment options designed to attract mainstream gamers unfamiliar with cryptocurrency. This strategic launch arrives during a period of significant growth and investor interest in decentralized gaming platforms, where player ownership and digital asset economies are becoming increasingly central to monetization and community retention strategies.
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