Asian consortium led by Metaplanet, Sora Ventures targets Thai market with DV8 acquisition
A consortium including Metaplanet and Sora Ventures plans to acquire Thailand’s DV8 Public Company Limited, expanding Bitcoin-focused treasury strategies across Asia with institutional investors from multiple countries.
TON builder The Open Platform raises $28.5 million, reaches $1 billion valuation in extended Series A
The Open Platform raised $28.5M in Series A funding, reaching a $1B valuation. Funds will expand TON blockchain products and Telegram’s crypto wallet globally.
Best Wallet Now WalletConnect Certified: Self-Custody Got a Major Upgrade
Best Wallet, a top self-custodial wallet, achieves WalletConnect certification, enhancing dApp integration and security. It supports multiple chains, offers no-KYC, and features $BEST token benefits.
Cold River Games Raise $2M For Web3 ARPG Crystalfall
Cold River Games raised $2M for Crystalfall, a web3 ARPG set in a steampunk world. The game, inspired by Diablo and Path of Exile, will launch in 2025 on Steam and Epic Games Store, with Avalanche likely powering its blockchain features.
John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M for new shooter built on Etherlink
John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M to develop a Web3 AAA shooter, Reaper Actual, using Tezos’ Etherlink blockchain for tradeable in-game assets.
Former Riot, Blizzard Game Developers Raise $30.5M to Build AAA Shooter on Etherlink, Tezos L2
Veteran game developers from Riot, Blizzard, and other studios raised $30.5M to build a AAA shooter on Etherlink, a Tezos L2. The game features PvPvE gameplay, blockchain-based ownership, and will launch on major platforms.
Ripple’s Swiss banking deal unlocks a European corridor in stablecoin wars
Ripple partners with Swiss AMINA Bank to custody and trade its RLUSD stablecoin, establishing a regulated European foothold. The move follows approvals from NY and Dubai regulators, integrating RLUSD into traditional finance.
AMINA Bank Integrates Ripple’s Stablecoin RLUSD
AMINA Bank integrates Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, offering custody and trading services. The Swiss bank reports strong growth and plans to expand RLUSD access with regulatory compliance.
JPMorgan’s Kinexys Pilots Tokenized Carbon Credits With S&P Global News ETHNews
JPMorgan’s Kinexys partners with S&P Global to pilot tokenized carbon credits, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in carbon markets using blockchain technology.
Hut 8 Secures Major Power Contracts in Canada – Bitcoin News
Hut 8’s subsidiary Far North Power Corp secured five-year power contracts with Ontario’s IESO, boosting its energy infrastructure for Bitcoin mining operations in Canada.
