Malaysia Launches Blockchain Infrastructure to Enhance Digital Services and Accessibility

On April 30, 2025, Malaysia launched the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a step in its digital transformation journey aimed at unifying fragmented digital ecosystems and making blockchain-based services accessible to all. Developed by MIMOS Berhad and MY E.G. Services Berhad, and powered by the Zetrix public layer-1 blockchain, MBI is designed to facilitate seamless cross-border … Read more

Bitwise Files Delaware Trust Registration for Proposed NEAR Protocol ETF 

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has taken a preliminary step toward launching a NEAR Protocol-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) by filing registration documents for a Delaware statutory trust, public records show. Bitwise Advances NEAR ETF Plans with Delaware Statutory Trust Filing A Bitwise NEAR ETF entity was registered as a Delaware statutory trust on April 24, 2025, … Read more

Solana-Based Helium Strikes Deal to Serve AT&T Customers in the US

Helium, a Solana-based, community-led distributed network, will now serve AT&T customers in the U.S., providing additional Wi-Fi coverage wherever a Helium hotspot is available. Previously, the company partnered with carriers such as Telefónica in Mexico, rolling out hundreds of connection sites. Helium Brings Increased Coverage to AT&T Users in the U.S. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks … Read more

Spain’s University of the Hespérides Launches First Master’s in Bitcoin Program

The University of the Hespérides in Spain has launched a ten-month, fully online Master’s in Bitcoin program starting April 28, 2025, aimed at professionals seeking specialized education in the cryptocurrency’s technical, economic, and legal aspects. University in Spain Rolls Out 10-Month Bitcoin Program With Workshops The program, taught entirely in Spanish and awarding 60 ECTS … Read more

Gaming Giant Ubisoft and Immutable to Launch Mobile Strategy Game ‘Might and Magic Fates’

Ubisoft has partnered with blockchain gaming studio Immutable to develop “Might and Magic Fates,” a mobile strategy card game launching in early 2026, marking the 12th installment in the 40-year-old franchise. Ubisoft Partners With Immutable on Blockchain-Integrated Mobile Game Ubisoft, known for franchises like “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six,” “Assassin’s Creed,” “Far Cry,” “Prince of Persia,” … Read more

Malaysia Taps Binance Founder for Blockchain Finance Overhaul

Malaysia is accelerating its push into blockchain, holding discussions with Binance’s founder as it aims to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for tokenization and digital finance. Binance Founder Joins Forces With Malaysia to Supercharge Blockchain Agenda Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a strategic engagement with Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) on … Read more

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Launches Season 2 Rewards Program

Magic Eden has launched Season 2 of its rewards program, offering users new ways to earn incentives for trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs), swapping tokens, and staking on the platform. Magic Eden Enhances User Rewards with Season 2 Launch The NFT marketplace Magic Eden has introduced Season 2 of its rewards program, designed to incentivize user … Read more

Solana Surges Ahead as Ethereum Fees Hit Four-Year Lows

In a surprising turn of events for blockchain ecosystems, the transaction fees associated with the Ethereum network have fallen to their lowest point in nearly four years. Presently, the average cost per transaction on the Ethereum network has sunk to around $0.168—figures we haven’t observed since 2020. While this development might be welcomed by casual … Read more

Bitcoin Miners Press on as Difficulty Climbs 1.42% in Early Saturday Adjustment

Around 4 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, when Bitcoin’s block height reached 893,088, the network difficulty ratcheted upward to a new all‑time high, making the quest for new blocks considerably more difficult for miners. Block 893,088 Triggers Another All‑Time High in Mining Complexity After the prior adjustment delivered a 6.81% gain, Bitcoin’s difficulty has climbed anew. … Read more

The Rise of Appchains? Dapps Are Flipping Blockchains in Revenue

For the first time in history, dapps are generating more revenue than blockchains, raising questions about the real value of the latter without the former, and how this trend could accelerate the rise of appchains. Dapps Are Generating More Revenue Than Blockchains The decentralized finance industry is entering a new state where applications are becoming … Read more

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