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Technotainment, an entertainment platform that combines gaming with commerce, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate the launch of its ‘Streaming 2.0’ project.  The round was entirely community-led, with no venture capital firms involved, implying strong early adoption potential, as per the information shared with Finbold prior to the announcement. Having debuted during the Rare EVO 2025 event in August, Technotainment plans to use the newly raised funds to improve its engineering, onboard new creators, and work on new integrations to make content more accessible. “From day one, we set out to bring Hollywood on-chain and build a streaming ecosystem where everyone wins. A community-only raise is a powerful signal: the people who will use and build on Technotainment are the ones funding it. This is what Streaming 2.0 looks like,” Nyhl Henson, Founder and CEO of Technotainment, told Finbold. However, some funds will be allocated to the ...

The SpaceX Starship megarocket launch on October 13, 2025, triggered a rally in space stocks right now, and investors are responding to what was achieved during Flight 11. The launch from Starbase in Texas marked the final test of the current Version 2 rocket and achieved all major objectives that the team had planned for, including a Super Heavy booster splashdown and also Ship landing in the Indian Ocean. Companies like Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and Intuitive Machines saw gains of nearly 4% on launch day, and the SpaceX Starship megarocket launch success is being credited for renewed investor confidence across the sector. How Starship’s Success Ignited Space Stocks And Mars Ambitions Source: Space Launch Success Drives Market Response Space stocks rallied immediately after the Starship launch, with five major space-technology startups showing average year-to-date gains of 125%, which is significant by any measure. Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, Planet Labs, ...

Mag7 crypto index futures will actually debut on September 22 as Coinbase launches the first U.S. derivative that combines technology stocks along with digital assets. This Coinbase futures launch 2025 offers Apple, Tesla, & Bitcoin exposure through a single contract, and it’s marking a historic moment for traditional equities crypto mix products right now. The MAG7 crypto trading strategy creates unprecedented access to both markets at the same time. Blog announcement showing “Coming September 22: Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures” – Source: Coinbase Brian Armstrong had this to say: “We’re launching the first US futures that give exposure to the top US tech stocks and crypto at the same time. We’ll launch more products like this as part of the everything exchange. Coming on September 22.” How Coinbase Blends Mag7 Stocks With Crypto In New Futures Launch Dark blue graphic displaying “COMING SEPTEMBER 22 EQUITY INDEX FUTURES MAG7 + C...

Ripple Labs has officially launched its RLUSD stablecoin on global crypto exchanges. The stablecoin has been the subject of plenty of hype since the company’s unveiling earlier this year. Now, RLUSD is available to make near-instantaneous P2P payments on MoonPay, B2C2, Keyrock, Coinmena, and Archax. JUST IN: Ripple officially launches $RLUSD stablecoin. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) December 17, 2024 Ripple Labs will enlist an independent auditing firm to create attestations of RLUSD reserve assets and then publish them monthly. Additionally, the company will add two high-profile former central bankers to its stablecoin advisory board to help with the rollout process. Further listings on Bitso; Bullish; Bitstamp; Mercado Bitcoin and Independent Reserve, Zero Hash, and others in the coming weeks. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced last week that RLUSD sealed “final approval” from the New York Department of Financial Services, and would be coming soon without an exact release d...

Five weeks ago, Tether, the most profitable company in the crypto industry partnered with its subsidiaries Moon Gold and Moon Gold El Salvador to launch a new token, Alloy (aUSDT). The stablecoin giant, which manages over $114 billion in assets and posted an annualized profit of $18 billion, says it “aims to redefine stability in the digital space” with aUSDT . It also claims that its “innovative approach provides consistent value and stability between the reference asset and its Tether ed counterpart.” However, according to current statistics, just five wallets have opened aUSDT positions and only 32 wallets hold the token. And the embarrassing statistics don’t end there. Despite its claim of a “very useful and innovative combination for users who want to engage in digital transactions, payments, and remittances with a currency that feels as familiar as the US dollar,” CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap agree that over the last 24 hours, a mere $34 of aUSDT has transacted . ...

Jellyverse, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has announced the launch of its comprehensive ecosystem , introducing a decentralized exchange (DEX) JellySwap as the official Balancer representative on the Sei (SEI) blockchain, as per the latest updates shared with Finbold on June 10.  The community-driven platform encompasses a range of innovative DeFi tools, including the JellySwap DEX, JellyStake staking solution, and a synthetics protocol known as jAssets. Portfolio diversification with DeFi Jellyverse aims to revolutionize portfolio diversification through its DeFi 3.0 integration, spearheaded by jAssets.  Picks for you Robert Kiyosaki sounds alarm on 'fake money' and long-term inflation 1 hour ago Beast t...

OpenAI revealed a major update to its large language model this week with the launch of ChatGPT-4o Google confirmed the launch of Gemini for Workspace, integrating its AI model into Google’s enterprise suite Choise.ai launched an AI-powered layer 2 blockchain for enterprises AI announcements have come thick and fast this week, with Google and OpenAI going head-to-head as both corporations launched major updates to their artificial intelligence offerings, while AI-powered crypto platform, Choise.ai, confirmed the launch of its layer 2 blockchain for enterprises.  AI steals the show at I/O 2024 Artificial intelligence was quite literally the name of the game at I/O 2024 this week, Google’s annual tech conference where new and upcoming launches are showcased. The search engine not only revealed the expansion of its rollout for Gemini for Workspace, but also showcased an enterprise -grade update to Gemini Advanced, which enables businesses to ...

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bybit, the third largest crypto exchange by volume, announced the launch of Spot X, an aggregator , to enhance the trading experience of its 20 million global users. Bybit launches Spot X Spot X is a platform that aggregates all of Bybit’s latest spot listings and events on one page.  The events include Token Splash, which offers newly listed tokens with associated prizes for users to earn rewards.  ByStarter allows users to become early investors in tokens with high future potential, most of which aren’t listed on centralized exchanges. You might also like: Institutions show no interest in altcoins, allocate bags in Bitcoin, Bybit Research says Launchpad, which grants users early access to pre-listed tokens on Bybit. On the other hand, Launchpool allows users to stake and earn tokens. The more they ...

LayerZero has officially confirmed its native token launch in the first half of 2024. The announcement triggered a surge in metrics for LayerZero ecosystem projects. The native tokens of Stargate and Radiant Capital have seen a rapid 10% increase in value. In a significant crypto development, blockchain interoperability protocol LayerZero has officially confirmed plans to launch its native token in the first half of 2024. The blockchain interoperability protocol, known for its groundbreaking technology, is set to reward users through an airdrop, sparking renewed interest in its ecosystem projects. LayerZero has always been built with the ability to have a native token within the protocol, as can be seen in the immutable code launched on day 1. We’ve heard the community discussion over the last few months and the lack of clear communication around this. We’ll state now in… — LayerZero Labs (@LayerZero_Labs) December 7, 2023 Followi...

The new platform Tokenet hopes to capitalize on institutional interest following the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. A new crypto-lending platform dubbed Tokenet says it will service what it expects to be an influx of institutional clients following the potential United States approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund (ETF).  The platform was launched by a team of executives who previously headed financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald who since joined a new brokerage firm called Digital Prime Technologies. In a Nov. 7 statement, Tokenet said it will allow firms to borrow and lend digital assets while managing collateral positions. The platform also offers risk management tools which allow institutions to mitigate counterparty risks as they would in traditional finance. Digital Prime Technologies’ Tokenet platform is already backed by a number of crypto firms including Hidden Road Partners, Xapo Bank, EDX Clearing and DV Chain. "Given the current markets a...

The decentralized cloud service io.net has announced a partnership with Render Network (RNDR) to expand AI-focused GPU suppliers . As part of the “Early Suppliers Incentive Program”, the partnership will distribute up to 1.14 million RNDR ($2.60 million). Essentially, io.net aims to expand its Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) by onboarding more GPU Suppliers. Meanwhile, Render will bring its existing network of distributed GPU suppliers who will support the goal of creating the world’s largest DePIN. Notably, Render Network community members with consumer-grade GPUs (Nvidia RTX 4090 or below) with fewer than 25 nodes will be eligible for enhanced rewards from this moment on. According to information shared with Finbold, the partnership will issue RNDR rewards in phases over a total of eight weeks. At this first moment, there are 300,000 RNDR tokens ($700,000) available for distribution. What is next for AI GPU Suppliers and ...

To boost users’ activity, SK Telecom has launch ed a digital currency for virtual purchases in its metaverse dubbed Ifland. One of the largest telecommunication companies in South Korea is taking another step towards the adoption of metaverse technologies. SK Telecom, a Korean telecom provider with over 30 million customers, announced in a press release on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, the launch of an economic system to its metaverse platform Ifland, with a new virtual currency named “Stone.” Virtual meetup in ifland | Source: SK Telecom You might also like: Korean IT firm, NHN, to develop games on Sui network According to the Seoul-headquartered company, the digital currency can be used to purchase virtual items with “high collectible values” and to sponsor hosts of events or meetups. With the launch of Stones, SK Telecom wants to bring in more users as influencers can now generate profit by receiving donations from subscribers. “Goi...

“When Ethereum futures ETF and spot Bitcoin ETF applications finally gain approval, brace yourself for an unprecedented marketing battle, as predicted by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The investment powerhouse, VanEck , has already ignited its promotional machinery for the eagerly awaited Ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), with industry insiders speculating an early launch as soon as October 2nd. On September 28th, VanEck unveiled two captivating TV commercials, both centered around the theme ‘Enter the Ether,’ giving us a sneak peek into their Ethereum Strategy ETF, designated as EFUT, which is ‘coming soon.’ These commercials coincided with VanEck ’s press release regarding EFUT, disclosing its upcoming listing on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and its stewardship under Greg Krenzer, the head of active trading at VanEck . Notably, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart read these TV ads as a hint that Ether futures...

stake.link, a delegated liquid staking protocol, has revealed a significant extension to its upcoming staking initiative. A range of novel features and improvements have been included, which will enhance stake.link’s standing as the foremost Chainlink (LINK) staking solution. The recently unveiled capabilities presented by stake.link has been strategically developed to capitalize on the forthcoming version 0.2 of Chainlink Staking, which is scheduled to go live in Q4, according to the latest information shared with Finbold on September 21. One of the enhancements created by stake.link is a functionality referred to as the Priority Pool. The proposed solution aims to provide users with a streamlined and exceptionally effective procedure for staking LINK tokens in anticipation of Chainlink’s planned expansion of its capacity from 25 million to 45 million tokens. The priority pool facilitates the automation of LINK staking for depositors, hence enabling a seamless staking ex...

Movement Labs has raised $3.4 million to launch a software development kit (SDK) for advancing web3 interoperability via their Movement framework used for building and deploying blockchains. Movement Labs’ pre-seed fund Funds were raised to promote the adoption of Move, a smart contract development language that includes built-in safeguards to protect projects from vector attacks. Participants included Varys Capital, the Avalanche fund by Blizzard, dao5, Borderless Capital, Colony, Elixir Capital, BENQI, and other key contributors within the Wormhole developer ecosystem.  You might also like: Top financial institutions adopt Avalanche’s Evergreen Subnet Angel investors who took part include Chandler Song, Ryan Fang, and Stanley Wu from Ankr, George Lampeth from dao5, Calvin Liu from Eigenlayer, Smokey the Bera from Berachain, and Anurag Arjun from Avail. Commenting, William Patterson, head of venture at Varys Capital, said:  “By harnessing MoveVM and Avalan...

Derivatives exchange Bitget has announced the launch of its new $100 million fund, Bitget EmpowerX Fund. The fund will enhance Bitget’s ecosystem by investing in regional exchanges, data analytics firms, media organizations, and other opportunities. Bitget EmpowerX Fund will operate with a capital base of $100 million to support Bitget’s expansion and vision. The fund’s main goal will be to increase Bitget’s long-term impact in the digital asset space and its ecosystem . You might also like: Bitget introduces new KYC for its customers Bitget expansion in the crypto industry Bitget is a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, specializing in futures and copy trading services, established in 2018. It serves over 8 million users across over 100 nations and regions. The exchange has gained recognition as a top 6 futures trading platform and a 12th spot trading platform, per CoinMarketCap. Bitget has established a Builders’ Fund worth $5 million , demonstrati...

More than 10,000 delegators have since joined the blockchain indexing network. According to data provided to Cointelegraph on Dec. 15, network growth still appears to be strong for Blockchain indexer The Graph (GRT). Launched two years ago, The Graph Network allows developers to easily search, index , use and publish data from public blockchains.  From Nov. 2021 to Nov. 2022, the total number of developers on The Graph (both active and inactive) increased by 145% to 38,000. During the same period, average GRT query fees per month increased by 1,191% to 354,000, while total lifetime GRT queries on the decentralized network increased by 984% to 5.2 billion. Finally, total subgraphs, or proxies for applications, increased by 122% to 641 on the decentralized network in the same period. Since the network launch ed, over 200 indexer s, 10,000 delegators, and 2,500 curators have been onboarded to the blockchain. Over 500 subgraphs migrated from the original hosted service to the fully de...