At the Hack Seasons Opportunity Mixer in Hanoi, the “DeFi vs Reality” panel pulled no punches. Featuring Andy Hung (Pacific Meta), Vugar Usi Zade (Bitget), Fred Hsu (D3), Kenny Li (Manta), and Kenneth Shek (Moca Network), the conversation tackled the uncomfortable truth behind what it really takes to win in decentralized finance today. The consensus?…
On August 2nd, the Hack Seasons Opportunity Mixer in Hanoi brought together leading voices from the blockchain, DeFi, and AI ecosystems for a morning of insightful discussions and networking. The event, co-hosted by Bitget and Bitget Wallet, focused on the growing market of decentralized finance, the hurdles of mainstream adoption, and practical uses of artificial…
A 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, formally enacted by the Trump administration on August 7, is reshaping the economics of crypto mining in the United States. The tariff, which targets chips made outside the U.S., threatens to increase the cost basis for miners already facing pressure from the April halving and ongoing network difficulty spikes….
RWA Inc., a company specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, announced the launch of its Private Investor Platform—marking a notable development in the evolution of private investing. The platform is the first fully transparent, on-chain infrastructure built specifically for early-stage startup investments, a space traditionally limited to venture capital firms and select insiders. Mpost spoke…
Intellistake Technologies Corp., a company specializing in decentralized AI, announced that it has launched its institutional-grade self-custody wallet and validator infrastructure. This development marks a significant step in the company’s shift toward blockchain-integrated operations, with key infrastructure components now fully implemented to support its primary business functions. “With our infrastructure now live, we’ve taken the…
The Roman Storm trial has hit a snag after four days of jury deliberations, with jurors informing the court that they remain deadlocked on certain charges, according to an Aug. 6 court reporting from Inner City Press. Judge Katherine Polk Failla revealed that the jury had submitted a note stating some members were firmly set…
Cryptocurrency exchange Gate announced that it has introduced Gate Alpha Points — an innovative loyalty program designed to transform how active traders are rewarded. The initiative allows users to earn tangible benefits for every action they take on the platform. Points are awarded for trading activity, inviting new participants, and completing special tasks, offering not…
Co‑founder of the EVM‑compatible blockDAG Layer 1 platform Taraxa, Steven Pu published a post on a social media platform X, claiming that Layer 2 networks are undermining the core principles of cryptocurrency, specifically its decentralized and trustless nature. Steven Pu stated that a decentralized network performs three fundamental functions: determining which transactions are included in…
Cryptocurrency wallet provider Bitget Wallet has introduced a USD-denominated, zero-fee Mastercard cryptocurrency payment card in Brazil, signaling its entry into Latin America’s expanding digital payments sector. Plans are in place to extend availability to Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Guatemala in the coming months, with further launches in the Asia-Pacific region expected later in…
Digital assets wealth platform Nexo expanded its collaboration with the DP World Tour through the launch of the “Course Record Presented by Nexo,” a new ongoing prize initiative for Tour players. The program begins at the Nexo Championship, scheduled for August 7–10 at the recently opened Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, Scotland. The initial…