Professional exhibition dedicated to Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) DePIN Expo 2025 announced the receipt of academic backing from the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Allen Yang, who serves as the Executive Director of the UC Berkeley FHL Vive Center and is also a Co-Founder of the Berkeley DeFi Research Initiative, will contribute academic oversight…
EVM-compatible ZK rollup platform Zircuit has introduced a new solution called “Hyperliquid for AI Trading,” an AI-powered trading engine designed for high-speed, cross-chain execution. The platform enables real-time signal discovery and trade automation across both EVM and Solana networks, allowing users to deploy active strategies with a single click while maintaining the security and reliability…
The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems. The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025” (H.R. 3455), introduced May 15 by Rep. Nancy Mace, passed its first checkpoint with a June 11…
Multimodal artificial intelligence platform Hedra has introduced a new offering called Hedra Live Avatars, developed in partnership with LiveKit, an open-source framework for real-time media application development. This joint initiative presents what is positioned as one of the most advanced streaming avatar models currently available. LiveKit, which is based on the WebRTC protocol, provides infrastructure…
At Hack Seasons Cannes, Kay Zhao, Marketing Lead at Lista DAO, shared a candid and refreshing take on what’s still holding DeFi back, and how Lista is working to remove those obstacles with simplicity, product-market fit, and real user-centric innovation. From removing barriers to onboarding to launching high-yield, high-demand lending products, Lista is quickly becoming…
Mathieu Baudet, the founder and CEO of Linera, joined Hack Seasons Cannes to share his bold ambitions for Web3 infrastructure. Linera is not just another Layer 1, it’s a radical rethinking of how blockchain should work, starting from first principles. With real-time interactions, microchains for horizontal scalability, and a developer-first philosophy, Linera is building toward…
At Hack Seasons in Cannes, Ash V. Khatibi, the Marketing Lead at Sonic, offered a glimpse into how the L1 challenger is flipping the Web3 economic model on its head. With a focus on giving 90% of fees back to developers, native account abstraction, and dynamic fee structures, Sonic is positioning itself as an L1…
At the recent Hack Seasons Conference in Cannes, Tom Trowbridge, Co-Founder of Fluence, offered a candid look into the company’s trajectory within the booming DePIN space. The conversation highlighted not only Fluence’s early traction with real customers and revenue but also its commitment to building a long-term community-driven ecosystem, far beyond hype and short-term rewards….
Global cryptocurrency platform Paybis shared updated usage data from its Business Wallets and automated OTC Desk, indicating that cryptocurrency adoption has expanded beyond early adopter groups. The statistics show that organizations of varying sizes across ten different industries are actively using blockchain technology to transfer value, pay suppliers, complete customer transactions, and diversify their treasury…
In June 2025, Gate demonstrated consistent growth, surpassing 30 million registered users and solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Amid growing demand for crypto derivatives, Gate recorded a remarkable 69.9% increase in monthly trading volume—cementing its leadership in the derivatives sector. This performance placed Gate among the fastest-growing derivatives exchanges…