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PlayZap Games, a well-known GameFi platform, is partnering with REI Network, a next-gen blockchain platform. The partnership is poised to bolster scalable Web3 gaming innovation. As per PlayZap Games’ official social media announcement, the development combines its GameFi expertise with the high-performance, EVM-compatible, and lightweight blockchain framework of REI Network. So, this remarkable synergy denotes a crucial opportunity to advance gameplay speed, fortify ecosystem scalability, and minimize friction in the case of blockchain interactions. We’re excited to announce our partnership with #REINetwork 🤝A lightweight, EVM-compatible, high-performance, and gas-free blockchain framework — built for the evolving future of Web3 ⚙️⚡Together, we…

Data from South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, indicates a significant increase in trading volume in some altcoins over the past 24 hours. The picture that emerges from combining data from both exchanges reveals strong investor interest, particularly concentrated in certain projects. According to the data, one of the most notable movements occurred on Bio Protocol. The project, which achieved high volumes on both Upbit and Bithumb, topped the list with a total transaction volume exceeding $150 million. In addition, significant volume increases were seen in DeFi-focused projects such as Orca and Clearpool, while strong trading activity continued…

In brief Nine Texas residents sued MARA over noise, health impacts, and property value losses. The complaint details alleged physical, psychological, and economic harm tied to the site. Bitcoin miners are increasingly shifting operations toward AI and high-performance computing. Nine Texas residents have sued MARA Holdings, alleging its Bitcoin mining facility in Granbury, Texas, generates constant noise, vibrations, and low-frequency sound that interfere with daily life and harm their health. The complaint, first reported by Blockspace, was filed on Friday in the Northern District of Texas and seeks damages above $1 million and demands a jury trial. Plaintiffs argue the…

As real-world assets migrate on-chain, tokenized stocks are rapidly emerging as the most aggressive growth vertical of the current RWA cycle, fusing traditional equities with programmable liquidity. The silent boom in tokenized equity markets Strategic value drivers and TradFi friction Competing architectures for tokenized stock issuance Market structure and leading players Bridging TradFi settlement and on-chain markets Regulatory moats and the global compliance matrix The tokenized stock trilemma Outlook for the tokenized stock market The silent boom in tokenized equity markets The Real-World Asset landscape is undergoing a structural shift, with tokenized stocks now the breakout segment of this cycle.…

Rakuten Wallet added $XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into $XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay across more than 5 million merchant locations. Key Takeaways: Rakuten Wallet enabled $XRP conversions, trading, and Rakuten Cash funding for users in Japan. Scale comes from 44 million Rakuten Pay users and 5M+ merchants. Integration expands $XRP utility across rewards, wallets, and everyday purchases. Rakuten Wallet Links $XRP to Loyalty Points and Payments Rakuten Wallet has…

Hut 8 (HUT), a bitcoin miner turned energy and AI compute company, has refinanced its bitcoin-backed credit facility, replacing its existing Coinbase Credit arrangement with a new $200 million facility with FalconX. With the new deal, Hut 8 cut its fixed interest rate to 7% from 9%, a 200-basis-point improvement, according to a press release. The move is part of the firm’s focus on lowering its cost of debt on bitcoin-backed credit and broader cost of capital, the company said. The deal also frees up approximately 3,300 bitcoin that were previously pledged as collateral, worth roughly $260 million as of…

Bitcoin crossed $100 for the first time on April 1, 2013, marking one of the earliest turning points in its market history. At the time, the asset was still traded as a niche experiment, but rising trading activity and broader public attention began to change that view. Thirteen years later, Bitcoin trades far above that early milestone, yet the pace of growth now looks very different from prior cycles. Recent price action near $70,000, along with on-chain data, shows a market that has become larger, slower, and more tied to institutional flows. How Did Bitcoin Move From $100 to a…

Payward has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial, giving Kraken a regulated pathway to launch crypto derivatives in the U.S. According to a company statement released Friday, the deal hands Payward control of a full set of Commodity Futures Trading Commission licenses, including a Futures Commission Merchant, a Designated Contract Market, and a Derivatives Clearing Organization, allowing it to operate trading, clearing, and brokerage services under one framework. Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Payward and Kraken, said the rollout will begin with spot margin trading on Kraken, with perpetual contracts and options scheduled to follow, adding that “that stack is what makes…

A newly introduced bill in the Michigan legislature threatens to pump the brakes on the expansion of the cryptocurrency mining industry within the state. House Bill 5882 aims to grant local municipalities explicit authority to impose moratoriums on the construction of both cryptocurrency mining facilities and large-scale data centers. The legislation was introduced last month by State Representatives Miller, Dievendorf, and Paiz, and has since been referred to the Committee on Government Operations. Cracking down on mining The bill aims to regulate energy-intensive computing facilities by giving local units of government more power over zoning ordinance amendments and construction approvals.…

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced 1.5 billion satoshis in new grants through its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), expanding support for projects focused on Bitcoin infrastructure, privacy, and education. The funding round targets open-source developers, researchers, and educational initiatives working across Bitcoin’s ecosystem, with an emphasis on tools that strengthen financial privacy and censorship resistance. According to HRF, the grants are intended to advance Bitcoin-based technologies that can support dissidents and human rights defenders operating under authoritarian regimes. The organization estimates its efforts ultimately serve billions of people living under restrictive political systems, where access to open financial networks…