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The Sandbox CEO Robby Yung Unveils Vision with New AI, Web3, and Mobile Initiatives

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Singapore, Singapore, September 30th, 2025, Chainwire SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 – The Sandbox , a leading gaming and immersive experience platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today shared its future vision for the company. In a message authored by CEO Robby Yung, the company outlined how it is positioning itself at the intersection of AI, Web3, and mobile to expand its platform and empower creators globally. “Since the release of our original mobile game in 2012, The Sandbox has focused on creators,” said Robby Yung, CEO of The Sandbox. “In 2020, The Sandbox evolved from a traditional 2D, singleplayer game into an immersive, 3D multiplayer platform powered by emerging blockchain technologies that enabled true digital ownership and monetization for our creators.” Over the past five years, The Sandbox has grown to include over 400 major brand partners, more than 400,000 creators, and over 8 million users. Its $SAND token has consistently ranked among ...

Introducing TopNod Wallet – Empowering Web3 Access to Real-World Assets with Intuitive Self-Custody Management

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, September 30th, 2025, Chainwire A seamless, secure wallet experience designed for mainstream adoption of RWAs and digital ownership  Hong Kong, 30 September 2025 – TopNod, a next-generation Web3 wallet that makes digital ownership more intuitive and secure for everyday users, has officially entered Open Beta, providing a secure and intuitive gateway to digital ownership. Built for mainstream adoption and designed to simplify access to digital representations of real-world assets (RWAs), TopNod offers a seamless way to manage RWAs, major tokens, and digital assets through integration with popular third-party platforms. With a user experience modelled after mainstream internet apps, TopNod empowers users to view, interact with, and control their digital assets — all within a single, self-custodial application built for convenience and trust. TopNod serves as a secure and intuitive gateway to Web3. The Wallet was born from a simple yet powerfu...

WBTC Strengthens its Role as Multichain Standard for Bitcoin in DeFi

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Singapore, Singapore, September 29th, 2025, Chainwire Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) , the tokenized version of Bitcoin used in Decentralized Finance (DeFi), has announced its expanded integration across several blockchain networks and protocols. This expansion is part of an effort to improve cross-chain functionality and support broader usage of Bitcoin within the DeFi ecosystem. By increasing compatibility with high-performance networks, WBTC continues to serve as a standardized vehicle for representing Bitcoin across diverse decentralized applications. Launched in early 2019, WBTC enables Bitcoin holders to access decentralized applications with a fully custodied, verifiable 1:1 token. Today, WBTC represents approximately USD 14.5 billion in market capitalization, offering some of the deepest liquidity across DeFi markets. WBTC is Setting a New Bitcoin Standards, Bitcoin Multichain Building on its recent native launch on Solana, WBTC continues to expand into additional chains, enabling deve...

Dexari Unveils $1M Cash Prize Trading Competition

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New York, United States of America, September 26th, 2025, Chainwire Gladiator Arena: ROI Trading Competition Dexari , the mobile first self-custodial trading platform powered by Hyperliquid, announces the Gladiator Arena: ROI Trading Competition, a month-long trading competition that begins October 1st. Rankings are determined only by the return on investment, so performance takes center stage. The structure is designed to be simple for newcomers, while giving experienced traders a clear arena to compete at the highest level.  The prize pool opens at $100,000 USDC and increases by $50,000 USDC for every $1 billion in total contest trading volume, up to a maximum of $1 million for the prize pool. First place will receive 35% of the total prize pool, which can scale to as much as $350,000 USDC as volume increases.  There is no entry fee. Eligible traders will earn 2x Dexari Points throughout the competition period. In addition to the main prize pool, participants can unlock side...

Pepeto Highlights $6.8M Presale Amid Ethereum’s Price Moves and Opportunities

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Dubai, UAE, September 26th, 2025, Chainwire From Ethereum Correction to Presale Diversification: Spotlight on Pepeto Pepeto (PEPETO) , a meme coin presale built on Ethereum, has raised more than $6.8 million as of September 25, 2025. The project combines elements of meme culture with infrastructure-backed utility. According to the team, Ethereum’s recent pullback has underscored the cyclical nature of cryptocurrency markets. During such periods some investors shift from established assets toward early presale projects within the Ethereum ecosystem. Pepeto has emerged as one of the projects currently attracting attention under these conditions. Ethereum’s Pullback Ethereum experienced notable selling pressure in late September as more than $1.8B in crypto positions were liquidated, including $210M linked to ETH. The unsuccessful attempt to surpass the $4,500 resistance level on September 23 contributed to a series of liquidations, amplified by high leverage with funding rates...

KuCoin Appeals FINTRAC Decision, Reaffirms Commitment to Compliance

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, September 25th, 2025, Chainwire KuCoin , a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced that it has formally appealed a recent decision by the Director of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) that upheld a Notice of Violation issued on March 31, 2025, along with a significant monetary penalty. While the company respects regulatory compliance, KuCoin strongly disagrees with both the findings and the penalty. The exchange maintains that it should not be classified as a Foreign Money Services Business under Canadian law and considers the fine to be excessive and punitive. KuCoin has exercised its statutory right by appealing the decision before the Federal Court of Canada, citing both substantive and procedural grounds. "KuCoin has always strived to work constructively with regulators worldwide," said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. "We disagree with this decision on both substanti...

M2 announces $20 Million investment in Ethena ($ENA) as part of Strategic Venture for Middle East

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 25th, 2025, Chainwire Joint initiative highlights the Middle East at the forefront of global digital asset growth, combining regional expertise with innovative products to shape the future of finance M2 Capital Limited , the proprietary investment arm of M2 Holdings - a UAE-headquartered conglomerate with a diversified portfolio in digital asset solutions - has announced a $20 million strategic investment in Ethena ($ENA), the governance token of the Ethena protocol. Ethena powers USDe, a crypto-native synthetic dollar, and sUSDe, its value-accruing form. Since its public launch in early 2024, Ethena has surpassed $14 billion in TVL, underscoring strong adoption and trust in its stablecoin-plus-rewards model. This announcement is another sign of positive momentum for M2 Capital, following their investment in Sui Foundation, with other leading investors and infrastructure partners to support NASDAQ-listed SUI Group Holdings Ltd., previously Mill City Ventur...

Fitell Corporation Launches Solana (SOL) Digital Asset Treasury with $100M Financing Facility, with Focus on Yield and On-Chain DeFi Innovation

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Taren Point, Australia, September 23rd, 2025, Chainwire Fitell Corporation (NASDAQ: FTEL) (“Fitell” or the “Company”), a global provider of fitness equipment and health solutions, today announced it has secured an up to $100M facility to support the launch of its Solana treasury strategy, marking the first Solana-based digital asset treasury in Australia. Key Highlights ● DeFi and Yield Roadmap: Designed to generate outsized yields by deploying SOL assets across a diversified suite of on-chain DeFi and derivatives strategies. This includes structured products such as options, snowballs, on-chain liquidity provisioning, and other highly liquid strategies with managed downside risk. Each approach offers varying levels of returns, alpha generation, and duration. Returns generated will be reinvested into the treasury reserve, compounding the velocity of SOL accumulation, increasing SOL-per-share and strengthening alignment with the Solana community. ● Aus...

LBank Labs Successfully Presents Global Blockchain Forum at KBW 2025, Shaping the Future of Web3

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Singapore, Singapore, September 23rd, 2025, Chainwire LBank Labs, in collaboration with South Korean Congressman Min Byoung-Dug and the Korea Blockchain Industry Promotion Association (KBIPA), successfully hosted the “Global Blockchain Forum — Korea 2025” during KBW 2025. The forum, held at the National Assembly Library in Seoul, highlighted blockchain’s transformative potential and fostered in-depth discussions on the future of Web3 innovation, regulation, and global collaboration. The forum featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, fostering dialogue on critical topics such as regulation, Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, AI integration, and stablecoins. These discussions spurred collaboration and practical advancements in the crypto ecosystem. Notably, Min Byung-deok, a member of the 22nd National Assembly of South Korea, stated in his opening speech that blockchain is reshaping the trust system, and the digitization of Real-World Ass...

Seoul Exchange, One of Only Two Licensed Platforms For Unlisted Securities, Will Exclusively Use Story To Settle Tokenized RWAs

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Seoul, South Korea, September 22nd, 2025, Chainwire Seoul Exchange, One of Only Two Licensed Platforms For Unlisted Securities, Will Exclusively Use Story To Settle Tokenized RWAs Partnership set to bring programmable assets to Korea’s $450b crypto market, the world’s second largest by trading volume Strategic collaboration to bring all of Seoul Exchange’s Trading Activity for Tokenized assets on Story.  Seoul Exchange, one of only two licensed platforms for trading unlisted securities, will be choosing Story’s blockchain as an exclusive infrastructure partner focused on real-world assets (RWAs), unlocking a new class of compliant, investable digital securities. For the first 3 years, Seoul Exchange will use Story’s Layer-1 blockchain as the exclusive infrastructure for registering and settling tokenized assets. Transactions will be powered by Story’s native token ($IP), creating a fully on-chain marketplace for previously illiquid cultural ...

CryptoLists.com Recognised as “Crypto Affiliate of the Year” at SBC’s Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025

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Lisbon, Portugal, September 22nd, 2025, Chainwire CryptoLists.com has been recognised as the “Crypto Affiliate of the Year” at the primary Affiliate Leaders Awards in Europe, held on 17 September during SBC Summit Lisbon at the MEO Arena. The SBC Affiliate Leaders Awards are widely regarded as independent and transparent , with winners chosen through public votes and industry respect rather than sponsorship or payment. This makes the award a genuine endorsement of CryptoLists.com’s focus on innovation, transparency, and the crypto casino sector. Winning the award highlights CryptoLists.com’s role in helping players navigate the world of crypto casinos with confidence. The platform prioritises clear, unbiased reviews, covering areas such as new brand launches, game providers, deposit methods, and licensing checks. The website now features detailed insights on more than 335 deposit options across crypto-friendly casinos and exchanges, over 70 blockchains, and r...

“Farewell to Westphalia” Explores Blockchain as a Model for Post-Nation-State Governance

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Zug, Switzerland, September 19th, 2025, Chainwire Logos Press Engine has announced the release of "Farewell to Westphalia: Crypto Sovereignty and Post-Nation-State Governance", a new book by Jarrad Hope and Peter Ludlow, available in print and online starting September 18. The publication examines the historical foundations of the modern nation-state and argues that its governance model, formalized in 1648, is no longer suited to contemporary digital realities. In its place, the authors introduce the concept of the “cyberstate”, a new political model enabled by blockchain technology and voluntary digital communities. Jarrad Hope , Founder of Logos , a movement and technology stack dedicated to preserving digital freedom, and Peter Ludlow , Director of the Research Institute for Philosophy and Technology , are releasing their radical collaborative project, Farewell to Westphalia: Crypto Sovereignty and Post-Nation-State Governance , on September 16th. Published by the Logos P...

PayPal USD Expands to TRON Network via LayerZero

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Geneva, Switzerland, September 18th, 2025, Chainwire TRON DAO , the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that PayPal USD will be available on the TRON network through Stargate Hydra as a permissionless token, PYUSD0, leveraging LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) Standard. PYUSD0 on TRON reflects PayPal and LayerZero’s work to drive greater availability of PYUSD, enabling the stablecoin to reach the markets that demand it and the users who want it through LayerZero’s distribution network. “Stablecoins are one of the clearest examples of real-world adoption in crypto, driving everything from payments to remittances,” said Justin Sun, Founder of TRON. “The launch of PYUSD0 on TRON gives both users and institutions greater accessibility, and reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting assets that bring trust, eff...

MoonBag Listing on LBank Confirmed for October 11, 2024: A New Era for Crypto Enthusiasts

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The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with excitement as MoonBag Crypto, a rising star in the crypto space, is set to list on LBank. The official confirmation of  MoonBag's listing on LBank for October 11, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the platform and its growing community. delves into MoonBag's core, exploring its unique offerings and the implications of its upcoming LBank listing. The official announcement of the MoonBag listing on LBank, confirmed for October 11, 2024, has ignited anticipation among crypto enthusiasts and investors. MoonBag, known for its innovative approach and robust technology, is poised to impact the crypto market substantially. This listing on LBank, a prominent global exchange, is expected to enhance MoonBag's visibility and accessibility, paving the way for broader adoption and growth. MoonBag offers attractive staking rewards with an 88% APY and a referral program giving 10% bonuses.  MoonBag presale has been an enormous success, r...

BetFury is at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025: Affiliate Growth in Focus

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Curacao, Curacao, September 17th, 2025, Chainwire BetFury steps onto the stage of SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 — one of the key gatherings in the iGaming calendar. From 16 to 18 September, the platform showcases its brand strength, deepens affiliate connections, and outlines its plans for global expansion. BetFury continues to play a role in the evolving crypto and iGaming partnership landscape. BetFury's Participation at SBC Summit The SBC Summit gathers over 25,000 delegates, including 6,000+ affiliates — the largest concentration of affiliate professionals in iGaming. For BetFury, this isn’t just visibility, it’s a strategic chance to present its Affiliate Program to the right audience. Face-to-face meetings, dedicated networking zones, and affiliate-focused sessions make Lisbon the ideal ground to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. BetFury Meets Affiliate Leaders at its Massive Stand BetFury arrives at the summit with a massive stand placed rig...