Author: Teererai Mukonavanhu

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ZetaChain X Google Cloud Announce AI-Powered Universal App Buildathon

August 5, 2025 5 mins read

ZetaChain and Google Cloud launch a global buildathon to inspire AI-driven Web3 innovation using Google’s Gemini 2.5 series of models and Universal Apps on the Universal Blockchain. ZetaChain’s mission is to build a Universal Blockchain with native access to any blockchain, making crypto as accessible, diverse, and connected as the internet. In collaboration with Google Cloud, the team is excited to host the AI-Powered Universal App Buildathon, running from August 2nd to August 24th,

MOG Turns 2, Now Listed on Binance, OKX, and Korea’s Top Exchange Coinone

July 28, 2025 4 mins read

In a space where most memes vanish in months, MOG just hit its 2-year mark now listed on Binance.US, OKX Futures, and Coinone, and recognized as crypto’s undisputed blue-chip meme. What to Know: Two years ago, MOG launched with one goal: to win forever. Today, it’s listed on Binance.US, OKX, and Coinone backed by billionaires, embraced by builders, and powering a global movement where meme culture meets accelerationist ambition. A Blue-Chip Meme Is Born As of

The Sandbox Launches Largest LAND Sale to Date on GBM Auctions

July 17, 2025 4 mins read

Over 110 LANDs and 220 avatars go live in the metaverse’s most IP-rich auction to date, all powered by GBM’s Win-Win protocol. The Sandbox, the leading social gaming metaverse, is partnering exclusively once again, with GBM Auctions to launch its largest set of auctions for LAND to date. The drop includes 110 LANDs (including 4 Estates exclusive to this sale) and 220 branded avatars across 22 IPs, all distributed via GBM Auctions’ Win-Win auction

Roam Launches on Binance Alpha and Solana’s Meteora DEX, Expands Cross-Chain Access via BSC Integration

June 15, 2025 4 mins read

Roam, the open wireless network powered by WiFi and eSIM technologies, today announced its official listing on Binance Alpha, alongside the launch of a liquidity pool on Meteora, the leading Solana-based DEX. This dual listing marks a significant step in Roam’s cross-chain expansion, boosting $ROAM token accessibility across both BNB Chain and Solana ecosystems. Beginning June 13 at 13:00 UTC, eligible Binance users can participate in the ROAM Alpha campaign and

The SEC reportedly investigates whether Coinbase inflated its user metrics in its public filings

May 16, 2025 2 mins read

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently investigating Coinbase to determine if the cryptocurrency exchange misled investors by overstating its user metrics during its public debut in 2021. This investigation was first reported by The New York Times, which cited anonymous sources indicating that the SEC is examining Coinbase’s past disclosures, particularly its registration statement for its direct listing. At that time, Coinbase claimed to have over 100

A crypto advisor to Donald Trump launches a $300 million bitcoin investment company

May 13, 2025 1 min read

David Bailey, a prominent crypto advisor and CEO of BTC Inc., is set to launch a new bitcoin investment company named Nakamoto, with an ambitious goal of attracting traditional investors to the digital asset market. The company has successfully raised $300 million, comprising $200 million in equity and $100 million in convertible debt, although the official announcement of this funding has yet to be made. The name “Nakamoto” pays homage

Russia’s Central Bank to launch a crypto exchange for “highly qualified investors”

April 24, 2025 1 min read

Russia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry are set to establish a crypto exchange aimed at “highly qualified investors,” as reported by Interfax. This initiative is part of a broader effort to legalize crypto assets and move crypto operations into a regulated environment. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasized that while the exchange will not operate domestically, it will function under an experimental legal regime (ELR) designed for qualified investors. The

An NFT trader from faces jail time after pleading guilty to IRS

April 14, 2025 2 mins read

Waylon Wilcox, a 45-year-old man from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, has admitted to not reporting his income from selling CryptoPunk NFTs to the IRS. This decision allowed him to avoid paying nearly $3.3 million in taxes. He made over $13 million from selling 97 CryptoPunks between 2021 and 2022 but did not include these sales in his tax filings. This case is significant as it is one of the first major instances

GameStop secures $1.5 billion to buy Bitcoin

April 4, 2025 1 min read

GameStop, the video game retailer, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $1.5 billion through a private offering of convertible notes. The company plans to use this money to invest in Bitcoin. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, GameStop confirmed the completion of its offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes, which are due in 2030. This includes an additional $200 million that the initial purchaser opted

US states advance major Bitcoin and crypto bills

March 28, 2025 2 mins read

In March 2025, several U.S. states, including Kentucky, North Carolina, and Arizona, made significant strides in adopting cryptocurrency into their financial systems. Lawmakers are proposing and passing bills that support Bitcoin reserves, crypto mining, and digital asset investments. This shift shows that many see cryptocurrency as a valuable financial asset rather than just a speculative tool. In Kentucky, the governor signed the “Blockchain Digital Asset Act” (HB701) on March 24.

The U.S. SEC closes investigation into Immutable X

March 26, 2025 1 min read

Since January, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ended several investigations into various crypto companies. This includes firms like Kraken, Coinbase, Gemini, MetaMask, OpenSea, Robinhood, and UniSwap. The SEC has also formed a crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce. This task force aims to clarify how existing securities laws apply to cryptocurrencies. Immutable, an Australian crypto company, welcomed the U.S. government’s efforts to establish clear regulations

Pakistan sets up special electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining

March 23, 2025 1 min read

Pakistan is looking into Bitcoin mining to make use of its excess electricity and develop a regulated digital asset industry. The government plans to introduce attractive electricity tariffs for crypto mining and blockchain data centers. This initiative aims to encourage industries to utilize surplus energy. The new tariffs will be market-based and not dependent on government subsidies. By doing this, the government hopes to lower payments to power producers for