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Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Two Davids, One Mission: Pump.fun and Soulbound.TV Rally Streamers Against Web2 Goliaths
New York City, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the heat rises this summer, so does a new creator-first movement fueled by two of Web3's most explosive platforms: and On the heels of $PUMP's viral memecoin launch and $SBX's, the pair are proving that creator-owned platforms can do what Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook won't: share the upside with the people who generate it. lit the match. built the creator economy that follows. StreamFi Summer Is Heating Up First came DeFi Summer. Then NFT Summer. Now, StreamFi Summer is underway—and is leading the charge. Among early movers like Abstract, Arena, and Sidekick, has emerged as the most complete and creator-centric platform, not just layering crypto on top of video, but completely rebuilding streaming around an interactive, financialized creator economy. Inside a stream, fans can: 'It feels like DeFi in 2020, but for entertainment,' said one early user. is currently open for anyone to stream and has already hosted high-profile events, including a recent stream with esports legends Babybay, Sinatraa, and Tarik, some of the largest streamers in the world. Soulbound x The Culture + Code Alliance While ignited meme culture with $PUMP and a $5.6B valuation, is putting that cultural energy to work, turning streams into sovereign economies with $SBX at the center. And they're not alone. is: = chaotic, fun, viral, culture-hacking memecoin energy. = enduring creator-owned infrastructure built on top of that cultural momentum. Together, and represents a new creator stack, where memes create demand, and ownership-based platforms capture and sustain it. Two Davids, One Mission: End the Era of Exploitation For too long, creators have been at the mercy of Web2 platforms that profit from their work while locking them into algorithmic black boxes, delayed payouts, and ad-based scraps. proved that users can generate billions in value when given the right tools. is proving they can keep that value—instantly, on-chain, and without middlemen. 'This isn't just a product shift,' says the team. 'It's a culture shift. And creators are done waiting to get paid.' Two Davids. One mission. And the Web2 Goliaths are running out of runway. About is the largest Web3 livestreaming platform, offering instant crypto payouts, 80%+ revenue share, zero ads, and creator-owned tools like prediction markets, AI agents, token integrations, and on-chain bounties. Backed by Animoca Brands and already home to 100,000+ users and 2,000+ streamers, is leading the StreamFi revolution. About is a Solana-based memecoin launchpad that lets anyone deploy a token in seconds. After exploding to a $5.6B valuation with $PUMP, has become the beating heart of on-chain meme culture and viral token launches in Web3. Casey Grooms Co-Founder [email protected] Casey Grooms marketing(at)
Malaysian Reserve
4 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Bybit Lists SBET, CLSK and BITF, Bringing New TradFi Opportunities to Platform Users
DUBAI, UAE, July 16, 2025 /CNW/ — Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is thrilled to announce the listing of three new equities — SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (NASDAQ: SBET), CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) and Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF) — on its TradFi platform, expanding its offerings at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets. Among the newly listed stocks, SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (SBET) is drawing significant market attention. According to recent media reports, SBET has acquired approximately 74,656 ETH, valued at around $213 million, positioning it among the largest institutional holders of Ethereum. This development has led some analysts to draw comparisons between SBET and MicroStrategy's high-profile Bitcoin strategy, dubbing it 'Ethereum's version of MicroStrategy.' Reports also suggest that over 99.7% of SBET's ETH holdings are currently deployed in staking or re-staking strategies, helping the company generate meaningful on-chain yield since early June. While these figures have not been officially confirmed via regulatory filings, they underscore growing institutional interest in Ethereum as a strategic treasury asset. This listing reflects the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and Web3. SBET's reported allocation into Ethereum demonstrates how traditional companies are exploring digital assets as part of their corporate strategies, offering Bybit users a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most crypto-aligned equities on the market. Bybit users can now access trading for SBET, CLSK and BITF via the platform's TradFi page. #Bybit / #TheCryptoArk About Bybit Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: media@ For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
Scotsman
4 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance and SingularityNET appoint David Taylor as CMO amid quest to deliver open-source AGI
The Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance, the world's largest open-source initiative advancing decentralised artificial general intelligence (AGI) and ultimately, artificial superintelligence (ASI), and SingularityNET have appointed David Taylor as their new Chief Marketing Officer. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In this strategic leadership role, David will lead global marketing efforts, working closely with product, communications, and ecosystem teams to deliver initiatives that elevate its mission and accelerate adoption across emerging markets and developer communities. His appointment comes as the ASI Alliance marks its first anniversary, a pivotal moment in its journey towards an ambitious new phase of growth and innovation. David is a standout marketing leader whose career bridges the worlds of crypto, AI, and emerging technologies. He has launched large-scale growth campaigns and events across continents, shaped high-performing, mission-driven teams, and consistently delivered at the intersection of strategy and execution. He's a frequent speaker on the evolving role of marketing in Web3, advocating for a strong focus on education, leadership, and responsible innovation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Previously, he served and drove significant positive change as Chief Marketing Officer for the Cardano Foundation; unifying brand, marketing, PR and comms strategies for the Cardano Foundation, the Cardano blockchain and actively participating in the global ecosystem. David Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer. 'We are thrilled to welcome David and his global marketing experience to the ASI Alliance,' said Dr Ben Goertzel, CEO of the ASI Alliance and CEO and Chief Scientist at SingularityNET. 'His leadership in navigating the evolving crypto, AI and Web3 ecosystems will be invaluable as we execute the next phases of our roadmap toward beneficial decentralized AGI and ASI.' David will lead the talented marketing team, working closely SingularityNET, Ocean Protocoland CUDOS, four of the most prominent decentralised AI and Web3 organisations that came together under the ASI Alliance. United by a shared token economy and open governance model, the Alliance is committed to ensuring AGI development remains democratic, transparent, and free from centralised control. 'As we move forward to roll out one after another decentralized AI product and build our user base as we move toward our ambitious AGI goals, David will play a critical role in helping us tell our story clearly, credibly and globally,' Goertzel added. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Commenting on his appointment, David said: 'With the work the ASI is doing, we're not just researching and building technology; we're shaping the future of intelligence itself. That demands marketing with meaning. I'm excited to help elevate the ASI Alliance's mission by connecting with developers, communities and institutions worldwide through strategy, storytelling and trust. In a world flooded with noise, relevance and purpose will continue to set us apart.'
Business Insider
5 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Token Relations Launches Avalanche Dashboards, Delivering Deep Onchain Insights Across the Ecosystem
Token Relations, a leading crypto-native media and ecosystem analytics company, today announced the launch of comprehensive Avalanche-focused dashboards. Built in collaboration with Ava Labs, the dashboards offer real-time metrics across Avalanche's C-Chain and L1 networks to enhance transparency, accessibility, and understanding of onchain activity. The dashboards provide key insights into total value locked (TVL), token prices, staking activity, transaction volume, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, active wallet addresses, and more, covering over $1.6 billion in TVL and over 3.2 billion transactions (source) processed on Avalanche to date. In addition to these foundational metrics, the dashboards also showcase analytics tailored to the Avalanche ecosystem, such as L1-specific activity, C-Chain usage trends, and Avalanche-native asset movements. By consolidating a wide array of metrics into a user-friendly interface, the new platform empowers developers, investors, analysts and the broader Avalanche community with the data they need to make informed decisions. 'Avalanche is one of the fastest growing ecosystems across the Web3 and tokenization space, and it deserves data infrastructure that's as fast and scalable as the network itself,' said Jacquelyn Melinek, CEO and Founder of Token Relations. 'These dashboards are a step toward democratizing access to meaningful onchain data for everyone from builders to curious newcomers.' The launch underscores the growing need for dedicated analytics tools as the Web3 industry continues to expand across real-world assets, DeFi, gaming, and other verticals. Until now, onchain data has been siloed across various sources, making it difficult to access a comprehensive view of the network. With the launch of Token Relations' Dashboards, it aims to set a new standard for how blockchain data is visualized and interpreted, bringing the most important metrics together in one accessible platform. 'Having access to reliable, real-time data is essential for anyone building or participating in crypto and the Avalanche ecosystem,' said Matthew Schmenk, Senior Ecosystem Growth Associate at Ava Labs. 'Token Relations' new dashboard offering provides a clear, comprehensive view of the activity happening across Avalanche's C-Chain and L1s, helping to advance transparency, drive smarter decision-making, and support the ecosystem's continued growth.' The dashboards are now live and publicly accessible via Token Relations plans to expand the product in the coming months with deeper integrations, enhanced visualizations, and additional blockchain ecosystems. About Token Relations Token Relations helps blockchains and protocols turn community attention into action. It works with over a dozen leading chains from Avalanche to Solana to streamline communication, deepen engagement, and create more informed, active ecosystems – all in one place. Through newsletters, ecosystem calls, research reports and now dashboards, it's making web3 smarter. Trusted by more than 160K+ subscribers, including VCs, institutions, developers, token holders, and the next generation of builders, Token Relations is building the communication layer for the onchain world. Learn more at About Avalanche Avalanche is an ultra-fast, low-latency blockchain platform designed for builders who need high performance at scale. The network's architecture allows for the creation of sovereign, efficient and fully interoperable public and private layer 1 (L1) blockchains which leverage the Avalanche Consensus Mechanism to achieve high throughput and near-instant transaction finality. The ease and speed of launching an L1, and the breadth of architectural customization choices, make Avalanche the perfect environment for a composable multi-chain future. Supported by a global community of developers and validators, Avalanche offers a fast, low-cost environment for building decentralized applications (dApps). With its combination of speed, flexibility, and scalability, Avalanche is the platform of choice for innovators pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology.
Globe and Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Global Cryptocurrency Payment Apps Market Projected to Reach $2.4 Billion By 2033 as Demand Rises
PALM BEACH, Fla., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Worldwide, there is a growing demand for cryptocurrency payments applications. A report from Grand View Research projected that the global cryptocurrency payment apps market size was estimated at USD 556.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,404.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2025 to 2033. The emergence of Web3 and blockchain technology created the need for cryptocurrency payment apps to enable individuals to conduct seamless transactions. The report said: 'The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally is the key driver for the market's expansion. People are encouraged to use cryptocurrency payment platforms owing to the decentralized nature of the blockchain, which eliminates mediators such as banks from the payment processing system. It reduces the processing time and accelerates the transaction speed, consequently adding to the increasing popularity of such platforms. In addition, the growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies as an investment option among millennials is also fueling the growth of the cryptocurrency payment apps industry.' It continued: 'One of the most transformative trends in the market is the increasing interoperability between crypto payment platforms and traditional banking systems. Crypto apps now allow users to seamlessly convert digital assets into fiat currencies and vice versa, enabling easier withdrawals, direct-to-bank transfers, and debit card functionalities. This fusion is bridging the gap between old and new financial infrastructures, encouraging a smoother transition for users hesitant to move entirely into decentralized finance (DeFi). Thus, increasing integration of cryptocurrency payment apps with traditional financial systems can be attributed to the market's growth.' Active companies in the markets this week include Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE), Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP), Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT). The Report continued: 'The proliferation of mobile payment adoption and advancements in cybersecurity are further propelling the market. Cryptocurrency payment apps are leveraging biometric authentication, multi-signature wallets, and hardware-based security modules to enhance transaction safety. Coupled with the increasing global smartphone penetration, especially in emerging economies, these innovations are making digital asset payments more accessible and secure for a broader audience. In addition, the continual developments and innovations to enhance the consumer's experience in the blockchain space are expected to create a positive outlook for the market. North America dominated the cryptocurrency payment apps industry and accounted for a share of 34.6% in 2024. The presence of several prominent players in the region stimulates market growth. In addition, the collaborative efforts that have been made by some of the market players toward the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments are expected to create further opportunities for regional growth.' Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:AMZE) Launches Crypto Payment Strategy to Accelerate Global Creator Monetization - Strategic partnership targets stablecoin integration, digital asset treasury solutions, and next-gen monetization for global creator economy – Amaze Holdings, Inc. ('Amaze') , a global leader in creator-powered commerce, announced a major cryptocurrency initiative designed to modernize global payments, unlock new monetization tools, and enhance the Company's financial flexibility. This strategic initiative follows the recent launch of Amaze's Express Checkout and expanded payment offerings, underscoring the Company's assertive push to lead in both traditional and digital payment innovation. As part of the launch, Amaze has partnered with DNA Fund—a premier digital asset advisory firm—to help design and deploy blockchain-based payment and treasury strategies. 'Partnering with DNA Fund accelerates our ability to reduce cross-border payment friction and deliver faster, more flexible solutions to our growing base of international creators,' said Aaron Day, CEO of Amaze. 'This partnership allows us to introduce new payment offerings for our 13 million-plus creators and brings value to the millions of visitors who come to our platform looking to buy,' Day added. 'It also lets us start thinking beyond payments-toward helping creators access funding and build real businesses. This is a critical step in becoming a true partner to the global creator economy.' Phase One, launching in the next 60–90 days, will focus on stablecoin integration to accelerate international payments and significantly lower transaction costs. Future phases will explore: Digital asset treasury management Creator-specific financial services (credit lines, cards, etc.) A potential 'Amaze Coin' to drive community engagement and new monetization models. 'Amaze sits at the crossroads of commerce and community,' said Brock Pierce, Chairman of DNA Fund. 'We're excited to help bring new Crypto and Web3 technologies to creators — for faster payments, new funding options, and the foundation for bringing Amaze into the Web3 space. We have a long history of helping companies innovate and think Amaze is in a unique position to disrupt the creator economy through crypto.' All crypto initiatives will be developed in alignment with U.S. regulatory frameworks, with robust compliance and risk oversight throughout. CONTINUED … Read this full press release for Amaze Holdings at: Other recent developments in the markets of note include: Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP) - ai12z has recently introduced a new set of enhancements to its platform, bringing eCommerce functionality through a Shopify integration, real-time data connectivity via Model Context Protocol (MCP), and deeper insight into how AI responses are generated. Imagine an agent—also known as an AI assistant or digital assistant—that fully represents your organization, answers user questions, and guides them to the next step in their journey. Whether that means discovering a product, checking an order, making a reservation, or resolving a support issue, your assistant is now equipped to make it happen. At the core of this release is support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that allows agents to connect to external systems through a shared, unified structure. MCP eliminates the need to build custom integrations for every service. Your agent can now access a growing ecosystem of compatible systems—such as CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot, reservation platforms, inventory tools, and more. Connections are fast, scalable, and require no custom code. This enables real-time, dynamic responses at scale with far less effort. Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) recently announced the launch of its new licensing platform, including the Roblox License Manager and Licenses catalog. This innovative framework unlocks game and interactive media licensing at scale, enabling IP holders to self-serve through Roblox's global creator community, and seamlessly integrate popular IP into games and experiences. "We have a goal to have 10% of all gaming content revenue flowing through the Roblox ecosystem and benefiting our community," said Manuel Bronstein, Chief Product Officer at Roblox. "This will require having a wide range of experiences and giving creators the opportunity to partner with rights holders of the most recognizable IP. License Manager and Licenses catalog are an important part of making it easier for owners to manage and license their IP at scale on Roblox." PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), a global leader in payments, recently announced multi-year agreements with the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences that will modernize the distribution of institutional payments from universities to student-athletes in a new revenue-sharing model. The new institutional payments initiative enables athletic departments to seamlessly dispense payments through PayPal, ensuring a secure, efficient, and transparent way to distribute funds to payees. With the funds in their wallets, students will have the option to access all the benefits of PayPal's commerce ecosystem, from seamlessly buying tickets to a sporting event or purchasing their books for the year at the university bookstore. The recent court decision, which allows colleges and universities to share revenue directly with student-athletes, stands to revolutionize college sports. This partnership helps make that real by distributing those funds to student-athletes in a fast, simple, and secure way. Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) recently announced a corporate rebrand that aligns the Company's external positioning with its strategic focus on energy and digital infrastructure through an integrated platform model focused on disciplined capital allocation, operational rigor, and relentless performance optimization. 'Our new brand enables us to more clearly express what has always set Hut 8 apart: a power-first, innovation-driven approach to developing, commercializing, and operating next-generation digital infrastructure,' said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8. 'Since our merger of equals, we have scaled with discipline across each layer of our platform, institutionalized the broader business, and executed with the rigor we believe is required to deliver outsized long-term value for our investors. Our new brand embeds our platform-driven strategy into our external positioning and sharpens how we articulate our business model, structural advantages, and approach to long-term value creation to the market.' About FN Media Group: At FN Media Group, via our top-rated online news portal at we are one of the very few select firms providing top tier one syndicated news distribution, targeted ticker tag press releases and stock market news coverage for today's emerging companies. 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