GM! Welcome to your weekly crypto digest, featuring the most impactful stories from the blockchain world. Today’s spotlight shines on TOKEN2049, the globe’s premier crypto gathering. Let’s dive into the highlights!
Market Snapshot 📈
Weekly crypto performance at a glance:
- Bitcoin: +9.0% (7-day change), trading at $63,862.64.
Top Gainers:
- Bittensor ($557.97, +83.9%)
Top Losers:
- Fasttoken ($2.28, -8.7%)
- Noteworthy: Sei ($0.381) surged 30.9% this week.
TOKEN2049: Redefining Crypto Conferences
By the Numbers
- 20,000+ attendees
- 400+ exhibitors
- 300+ speakers across four stages
Key Highlights
- NEXUS Startup Competition: Web3 game Battlebound claimed victory, showcasing gaming’s mass-market potential.
Major Announcements:
- Chromia’s $20M Data & AI Fund and ‘Asgard’ Mainnet Upgrade.
- Chaos Labs’ Edge oracle protocol secured $30B in volume.
Investment Moves:
- MEXC Ventures, Foresight Ventures, and Mirana Ventures launched an Aptos ecosystem fund.
- Telos Foundation unveiled Telos X, a new exchange launching in Q1 2025.
Cross-Sector Integration
- Education: “Decoding Crypto with Henri & Hodler” – a children’s book on blockchain.
- AI: Launch of the Decentralized AI Society (DAIS).
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What’s Next?
Mark your calendars for TOKEN2049 Dubai (April 30 – May 1, 2025).
Philippines Crypto Corner 🇵🇭
- SparkChain Network launched Node Key NFT sales (Sept 20).
- Philippines ranks 8th in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index.
- Gamer turned $100 into $1,000 via play-to-earn.
- YGG issued scam prevention reminders.
Global Crypto Pulse 🌟
- Nigeria: Stablecoins drive “crypto dollarization.”
- Binance’s CZ to be released Sept 29, 2024.
- Trump’s DeFi platform: World Liberty Financial launches governance token.
- Solana Mobile announces 2025’s “Seeker” crypto phone.
Regulatory Watch 📜
- Singapore probes Worldcoin account sales.
- UK Finance completes CBDC tokenization trials.
- SEC cracks down on pig butchering scams.
- Rep. Ritchie Torres slams SEC’s “crypto asset securities” term.
Web3 & AI Innovations 💡
- OneDegree’s MAMORI: AI-powered Web3 risk platform.
- FMW Media’s $10M boost to Spinel Network.
- DAIS fights AI monopolization.
- SingularityDAO integrates tokenized RWAs.
Web3 Gaming 🎮
- W3GG’s “Quest to Airdrop” campaign.
- Everseed’s Farm Frens Telegram game soft-launch.
- Hamster Kombat airdrop date set.
Upcoming Events 📅
- Global Blockchain Congress: Sept 24-25, 2024.
- Blockchain Campus Conference: Oct 10, 2024.
- Future Proof Tech Summit: Oct 10-11, 2024.
FAQ Section
Q: What made TOKEN2049 stand out?
A: Record attendance, high-profile speakers, and groundbreaking announcements like Chromia’s $20M fund.
Q: How is the Philippines performing in crypto adoption?
A: Ranked 8th globally, driven by play-to-earn and DeFi engagement.
Q: What’s next for Solana Mobile?
A: The “Seeker” phone, launching in 2025, aims to expand crypto accessibility.
Stay tuned for more crypto insights!