Aptos

PACT Protocol Launches on Aptos Network

February 21, 2025 4 mins read

Bringing over $1B in on-chain assets to Aptos from day one. PACT Protocol today launched on Aptos Network, bringing fully on-chain lending and securitization infrastructure for licensed lenders in emerging markets to the high-performance blockchain. This launch brings over $1 billion in on-chain assets onto Aptos and follows nine months of incubation and collaboration with the Aptos Foundation. PACT enables lenders to originate, securitize, and service loans with greater efficiency, as well

Mo Shaikh steps down as CEO of Aptos Labs

December 23, 2024 1 min read

Mo Shaikh, co-founder and outgoing CEO of Aptos Labs, has stepped down, marking an important change for the blockchain company he started three years ago with Avery Ching. Shaikh, active in the blockchain sector since 2016, shared his pride in Aptos’ achievements in a sincere message on X. Aptos has grown into a strong ecosystem with more than a thousand builders and innovators from around the world under his leadership.

Breaking Ground: Midnight to Launch the World’s First Deconstructed MMO on Aptos, Unveiling the Future of AA Gaming

November 2, 2024 5 mins read

Midnight Evergreen Technologies, Inc. (Midnight) dares to reimagine the role of an AA game publisher, with a mission to fundamentally reshape how we play together. Midnight is building The Evergreen, the first (of-its-kind) publishing platform designed as a deconstructed, composable MMORPG, delivering immersive, cross-genre experiences that seamlessly span across various platforms, pushing the boundaries of how games are played and enjoyed. The Evergreen fuses enduring player progression with constantly evolving gameplay, creating an interconnected arcade of games

Franklin Templeton launches the OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) on Aptos

October 3, 2024 1 min read

Franklin Templeton is making waves in the world of finance by expanding its OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) to the Aptos blockchain, marking a significant step in integrating traditional finance with decentralized finance. Launched in 2021, FOBXX is a US Treasury-backed fund that leverages the advantages of tokenized real-world assets, and its recent expansion follows similar moves to other blockchain networks like Avalanche, Polygon, and Stellar. As of October

Tether to Integrate USDT Into the Aptos Network

August 19, 2024 1 min read

Tether has integrated with Aptos blockchain, allowing users to transact with USDT at a lower cost compared to more expensive networks like Ethereum. Aptos, co-founded by former Meta engineers Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, aims to offer a scalable, efficient, and user-friendly infrastructure for decentralized applications and smart contracts. USDT’s supply has primarily grown in Tron and Ethereum, with current supplies of $60.82 billion and $52.99 billion, respectively. Other networks,

BlockDAG: Leading the Crypto Market in 2024 Amid Aptos and Worldcoin Developments

May 28, 2024 4 mins read

Amid mixed results for Aptos and shifts in Worldcoin’s strategy, BlockDAG emerges as a standout in the crypto market. Investors are showing strong support for BlockDAG, recognizing it as the best crypto for 2024. BlockDAG’s recent dashboard update has significantly improved community experience and transparency.  The project’s presale has raised over $33.5 million, driven by powerful mining rigs and the anticipated X1 mining app. Stay updated on developments with Aptos

Aptos Ecosystem Summit Marks Historic Global Gathering for Web3 Innovation and Collaboration

February 10, 2024 3 mins read

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, February 10th, 2024 First-of-its-kind summit, hosted by Aptos Foundation, featured dedicated sessions with Aptos’ contributors, along with insights from 50+ builders, supporters, and investors from across the Aptos ecosystem The Aptos Ecosystem Summit, a first-of-its-kind event hosted by Aptos Foundation and aimed at uplifting the Aptos ecosystem held in January, drew a remarkable attendance of Aptos ecosystem projects, protocols, builders, and investors.  The week-long event built