The Smarter Web Company marked a busy week with key leadership changes. CEO Andrew Webley confirmed the appointment of Albert Soleiman as Chief Financial Officer. Soleiman previously served as CFO at FTSE 250-listed CMC Markets. He is bringing valuable experience to SWC. He replaces Mario Visconti, who has held the role since the company’s listing.
Ultiland, a Web3 platform for creative and art-related real-world assets (RWAs), today announced its strategic partnership with StarAI, an AI-powered Web3 intelligence and creative platform. Using this partnership, the two companies aim to advance how Web3 users and art creators interact on the decentralized landscape, promoting enriching interactions and encouraging economic growth. Ultiland is a
APAC is becoming the driver of global crypto activity. Transaction volume in the region jumped 69 percent year over year, hitting 2.36 trillion dollars. That is almost a trillion more than last year and shows how quickly demand for digital assets is shifting east. India, Pakistan, and Vietnam stand out here, not because of friendly
Bloomberg recently reported that the Hong Kong government’s special brand HKSAR is about to issue the third batch of digital bonds (since 2023). Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of the growing nations in the cryptosphere and preparations for this issuance have already begun. Officials and branches have allotted the financial hub. This announcement is classified
In a bold move that has captured the attention of both traditional finance and the cryptocurrency world, NYSE-listed CleanCore Solutions (ZONE) recently announced a monumental step. The company successfully raised an impressive $175 million through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) deal, specifically earmarked for establishing a Dogecoin treasury. This significant fundraise signals a
REI Network, an EVM-compatible decentralized blockchain, has announced its landmark collaboration with Spur Protocol, a community-driven ecosystem that bridges Web2 users to Web3 opportunities. The purpose of this partnership is to empower Spur’s fast-growing ecosystem with scalability, flexibility, and real-world adoption pathways. Meet Spurprotocol! Our newest partner bridging Web2 → Web3 adoption through refined education
Stripe and Paradigm have launched Tempo, a “payments-first” blockchain designed to optimize stablecoin transactions. This has sparked heated debates about its impact on Ethereum, Solana, and other existing payment-focused chains. While many experts view this as an opportunity to expand user adoption and strengthen cross-chain infrastructure, others remain skeptical about its claimed “neutrality” and Stripe’s
Ethereum spot ETFs saw a significant investor pullback on September 5. It recorded $447 million in net outflows. According to data from SoSoValue, it was the second-largest outflow in the category’s history. The withdrawals highlight shifting investor sentiment during a volatile period for crypto markets. BlackRock’s ETHA ETF led the outflows. It lost nearly $310
Story Highlights MARA stock strengthened as Marathon Digital boosted its Bitcoin treasury to $5.9B (52,477 BTC), making it the second-largest public holder after Michael Saylor’s Strategy. MARA stock outlook improves with renewable-powered mining, a growing hashrate, and expansion into AI-driven global ventures. MARA Holdings has once again made headlines in the crypto mining sector, pushing
Story Highlights Bitwise CIO claims Bitcoin should already trade near $200K, suppressed by short-term uncertainties. Hougan highlights strategic Bitcoin reserve, SEC retreat, and stablecoin progress as ignored catalysts. Despite suppression, Bitcoin fundamentals strengthen with rising ETF inflows and institutional adoption worldwide. Hougan predicts Bitcoin could surge toward $200,000 by year-end if economic pressure eases. Bitcoin