DePIN Project Mawari, Japan’s VTuber Agencies Partner to XR Platform for Fan Engagement

Mawari Corporation has launched an extended reality fan engagement platform designed to provide immersive 3D meet-and-greet experiences for Vtuber fans. Vtubexr Eliminates the Need for Specialized Studio Setups Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) project Mawari Corporation recently launched Vtubexr, an extended reality (XR) fan engagement platform enabling immersive 3D Vtuber-fan interactions. The platform is expected […] Source CryptoX Portal

Crypto Lending Platform Ledn Transitions to Bitcoin-Only Loan Model, Discontinuing ETH and Growth Accounts

Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced a strategic shift to become a bitcoin-only company effective July 1, 2025, discontinuing support for ethereum ( ETH) and focusing exclusively on bitcoin-backed loans. This decision is explained to be driven by the company’s commitment to providing a safer and simpler financial service for bitcoin holders, emphasizing client […] Original

FIFA taps Avalanche to launch dedicated blockchain for NFT platform

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Avalanche to power its dedicated blockchain network for non-fungible tokens and digital fan engagement, the organization announced on May 22. FIFA’s layer-1 (L1) blockchain will be powered by the Avalanche network’s scalability-focused infrastructure for the association’s five billion fans worldwide. The move comes nearly a month after FIFA announced its initial plans to launch a new network for its blockchain-based collectibles. AvaCloud’s Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility will enable smoother integration with decentralized wallets and applications. Related: Bitcoin hits new all-time…

Dune Expands Beyond Analytics With Real-Time Developer Platform Sim

Dune has launched Sim, a multichain, real-time developer platform offering scalable APIs for onchain applications, starting with wallet data integration across 60+ blockchains. From Dashboards to APIs: Dune’s Sim Aims to Streamline Onchain Development Dune, a leading blockchain data platform, announced the full launch of Sim, its multichain developer platform designed to provide real-time APIs […] Source CryptoX Portal

New DeFi platform set to challenge XRP with $30 million AUM

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As XRP’s price movements come under speculation following a recent court ruling, Unilabs is attracting investors, gaining over $30m AUM. Unilabs (UNIL), a new AI-powered DeFi platform, has been gaining traction after a successful presale launch, garnering over $30m in AUM. Ripple, on the other hand, continues to demonstrate strong potential within the crypto market. However, a recent court ruling has seen XRP’s price dip to the $2.40 level.…

Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase To Acquire Derivatives Platform Deribit

The largest crypto exchange by trading volume in the US just inked an agreement to acquire the Dubai-based derivatives platform Deribit. In a statement, Coinbase says the deal costs approximately $2.9 billion, which includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of its Class A common stock subject to purchase price adjustments. “This strategic acquisition significantly advances Coinbase’s derivatives business, establishing us as the premier global platform for crypto derivatives… It’s foundational to our vision of creating the most comprehensive, compliant, and user-friendly derivatives platform globally.” Deribit is the…

Coinbase to acquire options trading platform Deribit for $2.9B

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US by trading volume, has agreed to acquire Deribit, one of the world’s biggest crypto derivatives trading platforms. Coinbase Global has agreed to acquire Deribit for approximately $2.9 billion, the exchange officially announced on May 8. The acquisition will allow Coinbase to expand into the profitable crypto derivatives market and continue scaling the platform’s global growth, Greg Tusar, Coinbase’s vice president of institutional product, said in the announcement. “With Deribit’s strong presence and professional client base, Coinbase is making its most substantial move…

Tether adds Chainalysis tokenization platform for compliance, monitoring

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap USDt (USDT), has announced a partnership with Chainalysis that will integrate the company’s compliance and monitoring tools onto Tether’s tokenization platform. The move comes amid expanding oversight across the crypto industry. Launched in November 2024, the Hadron by Tether platform is designed for institutions, corporations and governments, entities that may be interested in tokenizing real-world assets ranging from financial instruments and real estate to debt and commodities. The months following the launch have seen increased adoption of real-world asset…

Pepeto to Launch on Exchange Following Presale Wrap-Up and Platform Milestones

May 5th, 2025 – Dubai, Emirates Pepeto, a project often referred to as the “God of Frogs,” is positioning itself as more than just another meme coin. While many meme tokens rely solely on hype and short-term trading, Pepeto is focused on building a long-term ecosystem that delivers real utility. While many meme coins center around short-term trading and community hype, Pepeto emphasizes infrastructure that may offer more sustained utility. The project aims to provide foundational support for emerging tokens in the meme coin category, helping to advance use cases…