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Obyte marks its ninth anniversary with new governance, DeFi apps, and a virtual city built on its DAG-based, fully decentralized crypto network. Summary Obyte’s DAG-based network now runs full on-chain governance, letting GBYTE holders vote on upgrades and select Order Providers that keep the DAG synchronized.​ 2025 milestones include CariPower’s election as first community Order Provider and the launch of Obyte City, a virtual grid where plots and houses are governed on-chain.​ The roadmap adds Obyte Friends for social rewards plus new DeFi, social apps, and sidechains, expanding Obyte’s ecosystem beyond core payments and token tools.​ Obyte, a decentralized cryptocurrency…

The developers of Ethereum are planning the Glamsterdam upgrade which will take place at the end of 2025 as one of the major milestones in the long-term roadmap of the network. The upgrade works on the enhancement of the scalability, security, interoperability, and general user experience. One of the most influential Ethereum Improvement Proposals that have been introduced in the recent years and lie at the center of this shift is EIP-7732. EIP-7732 Introduces Proposer-Builder Separation On-Chain EIP-7732 proposes enshrined proposer-builder separation (ePBS) as a direct part of Ethereum protocol. Ethereium will use block building, rather than external systems such…

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $240 million, ending a six-day straight outflow trend, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs Re-Entry Wave: $240 Million Net Inflow The bulk of the inflows came from the market’s two largest fund providers. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF saw net inflows of $112 million in a single day, while Fidelity’s FBTC fund saw net inflows of $61.6 million. This recovery suggests investors are strengthening their long-term positions despite market volatility. According to recent data, the total assets under management (AUM) of Bitcoin ETFs has reached $135.4 billion, representing 6.73% of Bitcoin’s total…

DraftKings has unveiled a new standalone app for real-money prediction markets, becoming the latest major player to enter a field that includes crypto-native platforms like Polymarket and Robinhood’s event contracts. The product, called DraftKings Predictions, lets users trade on the outcomes of real-world events, starting with sports and finance, the company announced on Friday. It is registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Futures Association and will be available in 38 states to buy and sell event contracts. To deepen its market offerings, DraftKings will connect to exchanges like CME Group and plans to incorporate…

Astroon has entered into a partnership with Okratech Token (ORT) which highlights the increasing fusion between entertainment and DeFi. This partnership aims to create new possibilities in the areas of Web3 Entertainment and Utility-Based Applications. The character-animated Gaming Universe from Astroon will integrate with Bullshot token from Okratech, an AI-powered Meme token Launcher using Okratech Ecosystem. Combining Entertainment and DeFi Through Astroon’s animated storyline and astronomy-based characters, it helps blockchain development in two complementary ways. Both are focused on enhancing the human experience and making the platform more interactive for the users. Astroon’s mobile gaming-centric ecosystem is based on the…

On-chain analytics company Lookonchain identified a significant change in the trader of the alias of #BitcoinOG (1011short). In a tight time range, the whale transferred 100,000 ETH valued at about two hundred and ninety two million dollars to Binance. This action instantly raised eyebrows since the identical wallet today has 717 million dollars in long trades of BTC, ETH, and SOL. Crash Profits To Record Long Exposure The BitcoinOG wallet came into the limelight following the acquisition of more than 150 million dollars by shorting the December 2025 crypto collapse. The trader changed his position to bullish thereafter. He established…

Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, made remarkable assessments regarding the crypto markets in his statement on the social media platform X. Galaxy CEO Novogratz: “We Haven’t Reached the Top of This Cycle Yet, A Dovish Fed Chair Could Revitalize the Market by Year-End.” While Novogratz acknowledged that current market conditions are weak, he noted that this is due to long-term investors rebalancing their positions. “After a long bull market, many investors are diversifying their portfolios by pulling some capital out of areas where they were overly concentrated. “While this process puts pressure on prices in the short…

Coinjar launches its U.S. operations, introducing the integrated Coinjar AI assistant within a compliant exchange platform. Coinjar, a long‑standing cryptocurrency exchange operating in Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland, announced that it is entering the United States under applicable federal and state regulatory frameworks. The rollout includes Coinjar AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) on‑platform assistant that lets users query portfolio data and market activity within a controlled, compliant environment. The move highlights Coinjar’s confidence in the evolving U.S. compliance landscape and its strategy to differentiate by embedding AI tools directly into a regulated exchange. “The U.S. market has reached a point where…

Nexton, a liquid staking arbitrage platform that aims to maximize and optimize customer benefits, today announced a strategic collaboration with Okratech, a decentralized multifaceted ecosystem that not only connects consumers and freelancers but also combines various Web2 and Web3 products. This partnership introduces native support of Nexton into Okratech’s Web3 ecosystem, an integration that allows Okratech’s users to seamlessly access Nexton’s network of staking and arbitrage products just right inside their mobile wallets. By bringing its staking and arbitrage services to Okratech’s ecosystem of multiple Web2 and Web3 products, Nexton widens its network reach and blockchain interoperability, giving its customers…

Pudgy Penguins ran an animated display on the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week, projecting its penguin characters across the venue’s exterior screens. In a post on X, Pudgy Penguins said its animations went live on Christmas Eve on the exterior of the Las Vegas Sphere, a popular domed venue wrapped in high-resolution LED panels designed to display large-scale visuals visible across the Las Vegas Strip. Source: Pudgy Penguins Pudgy Penguins is an NFT project founded in 2021 and acquired in April 2022 by entrepreneur Luca Netz for $2.5 million in Ether (ETH). As NFT revenue declined, Netz drew on…