South Africa’s First NFT Marketplace, Momint, Shuts Down Amid Market Pressures

Momint, a South African Web3 and crypto startup, has announced its closure due to rising operational costs, limited user growth, and a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2021, it was recognized as the country’s first NFT marketplace supporting local currency transactions and gained attention with significant NFT sales. The company raised $2.1 million in seed … Read more

Gate Launches xStocks Trading Section, Bridging Crypto Finance and Global Capital Markets

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In July 2025, Gate, a global leading digital asset trading platform, officially launched its xStocks trading section, covering both spot and futures markets. The initial listings include 8 popular tokenized stocks, such as COINX, NVDAX, CRCLX, AAPLX, METAX, HOODX, TSLAX, and GOOGLX, enabling global users to … Read more

Chile Cracks Down on Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

Chile recently cracked down on a money laundering scheme that involved moving millions of dollars to various countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, the U.S., Paraguay, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. The Tren de Aragua used crypto assets to launder some of these criminal funds. Chile Dismantles Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Operation Cryptocurrency has become yet … Read more