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X @Decrypt
Decrypt· 2025-10-22 16:35
Bybit and OKX are both pulling KDA trading services after the company behind the Kadena blockchain said it’s closing down. https://t.co/v065ItceKD ...
BNB Chain News: 24B Slide, New Listings Defy the Drop
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-22 16:08
TL;DR: BNB Chain sector lost ~$24B; fear intensified across altcoins. BNB fell 8.2% WoW; a few listings-driven outliers rallied. Usage softened, yet BNB Chain leads L1 on-chain revenue. The CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 29, highlighting the market’s fearful tone as of late. Source: CMC Altcoin Season Index Altcoins, in particular, have been hit hard in recent weeks. Just 30% of the top 100 altcoins outperformed BTC over the last 90 days, as most suffered extremely choppy price action tha ...
Liechtenstein Launches State-Backed Blockchain Network
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-22 13:36
Core Insights - Liechtenstein has launched a state-backed blockchain infrastructure network, the Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN), to integrate national oversight with digital innovation [1] - LTIN operates under Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act and aligns with the EU's upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) [2] - The initiative aims to enhance compliance for institutions using blockchain technology, thereby reducing compliance risks [3] Industry Developments - LTIN's early partners include Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice, and Zilliqa, focusing on secure transaction, validation, and identity systems within European jurisdictions [2] - The project emphasizes sustainability, committing to 100% renewable energy use across its operations [2] - The initiative reflects a trend among small European states, such as Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, to establish themselves as trusted hubs for regulated blockchain activities [4] Strategic Implications - The partnership model of LTIN aims to onboard more participants from the institutional digital asset market, enhancing the ecosystem [4] - LTIN's chairman highlighted the initiative's role in extending Liechtenstein's reputation for regulatory precision into the blockchain sector [3]
XDC Network Acquires Contour to Expand Stablecoins and Tokenization in Trade Finance
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-22 09:00
Core Insights - XDC Network's venture arm has acquired Contour Network, a digital platform aimed at enhancing trade finance for banks through blockchain technology [1][2] - Contour, previously supported by major banks, faced scaling challenges and was closed in late 2023; XDC plans to restructure it with new capital and a focus on stablecoin integration [2] - The acquisition aligns with a broader trend among global banks to utilize blockchain for real-world asset tokenization and stablecoin settlements, potentially saving billions in trade financing [3] Company Overview - XDC Network is an Ethereum-compatible layer 1 blockchain known for its two-second settlement times and support for ISO 20022 messaging [4] - The network aims to become a hub for real-world asset tokenization, partnering with firms like Circle, Deutsche Telekom MMS, and Securitize [4] Strategic Initiatives - XDC is developing settlement rails, treasury optimization, and compliance frameworks to support banks [5] - Contour's technology has previously reduced processing times for Letters of Credit from days to hours, and XDC intends to provide comprehensive digital trade finance solutions [5] - The company will begin testing its new offerings with regulators in the U.S., EU, and Asia [5] New Developments - XDC Ventures has launched a Stablecoin Lab to conduct pilot programs for banks and corporates, focusing on the use of regulated stablecoins like USDC for trade transaction settlements [6]
Kadena Pulls the Plug: $268M Crypto Project Shutters Operations Amid Market Pain
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-22 08:02
Kadena shuts down operations after market turmoil, sending KDA down 60%. | Credit: CCN Key Takeaways Kadena will cease all business operations and active network maintenance. The blockchain will remain operational until miners and validators exit. Its native token, KDA, plunged nearly 60% following the announcement. On Oct. 21, Kadena (KDA) confirmed via official channels that it would wind down all operations immediately. The company stated that while business activities and protocol maintenanc ...
X @Wu Blockchain
Wu Blockchain· 2025-10-22 01:26
Layer 1 blockchain Kadena announced that it will cease operations due to unfavorable market conditions, halting all business activities and active blockchain maintenance. Kadena will continue to operate until miners and validators exit, with approximately 566 million KDA in mining rewards set to be distributed through the year 2139. Following the announcement, KDA fell to $0.088, marking a 60.21% decline in a single day. https://t.co/GKKaAgMcTG ...
DeepMarkit Update on Proposed Acquisition of Prospect Prediction Markets
Thenewswire· 2025-10-21 19:50
Core Insights - DeepMarkit Corp. is progressing with the acquisition of Prospect Prediction Markets Inc. and a concurrent private placement of common shares [1][3] - Trading of DeepMarkit's common shares was halted on September 16, 2025, pending review of the acquisition by the TSX Venture Exchange, which has conditionally accepted the acquisition [2] - The company plans to issue a comprehensive news release with further details about the acquisition and Prospect in the future [3] Company Overview - DeepMarkit Corp. operates in technology sectors including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and tokenization, with a platform for minting carbon offsets into NFTs [3] - The company's shares are listed on multiple exchanges: TSX Venture Exchange (MKT), OTC market (MKTDF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (DEP) [3]
2026Web3前沿趋势,与DOK共同探讨产业发展的实践路径
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-10-21 16:42
Core Insights - The "2026 Web3 Frontier Trends Summit" held in Guangzhou marks the official start of the Web3 traffic era, focusing on the theme of "Digital Civilization × Ecological Prosperity" [1] - The DOK protocol is positioned as a decentralized operation engine, facilitating the transformation of user data and identity into value within the Web3 ecosystem [2][3] Industry Trends - User demands in the Web3 space have evolved beyond traditional social interactions, emphasizing the need for secure digital identities and transparent data analysis [2] - The DOK protocol is seen as a significant milestone in the acceleration of Web3 social and data intelligence ecosystems, potentially driving future value growth [2] Technological Innovations - DOK introduces a new traffic aggregation method that unifies user traffic across various applications and communities, creating a closed-loop application scenario where "social and data equal value" [3] - The protocol incorporates an AI-driven sentiment tracking module to provide real-time market trend analysis and community intelligence for decision-making support [2] Ecosystem Collaboration - The summit attracted diverse ecosystem partners, including decentralized social platforms and blockchain data platforms, showcasing DOK's influence and openness in the industry [5] - DOK aims to build a global Web3 traffic ecosystem through a "four-dimensional collaboration matrix" involving technology, capital, community, and media [5] Future Goals - DOK has outlined a roadmap for the next three years, targeting service for hundreds of millions of users, supporting trillions in assets, and creating significant traffic entry points for Web3 integration into mainstream internet [5][7] - The company emphasizes the importance of long-term consensus and value sharing in the development of a decentralized ecosystem, moving from a speculative phase to a structured governance model [7]