Citi takes its 24/7 tokenized deposit network to Japan and UAE
Companies and financial institutions with accounts in Japan and the UAE can move funds to supported Citi markets without waiting for bank cut-off times or holiday calendars.
Web3 & Tech: all coverage
Latest developments on NFT, Metaverse, Blockchain infrastructure and Web3 technologies.
Wemade launches Stone Rush, linking its game economy to WEMIX
Stone Rush brings a Web3 economy to a game built around defending mines. The launch gives players a route from in-game resources to WEMIX, but the exchange channel and its limits matter.
Oracle links up with Swift for round-the-clock tokenized deposit payments
Oracle wants to help banks move tokenized deposits beyond their separate networks. Its Swift integration is designed to bring digital-asset activity and established payment processing into the same workflow.
Pokémon cards are coming to Coinbase, with vault or delivery options
Coinbase plans to connect packs opened on a phone with real collectible cards. Buyers would be able to store their pulls or request delivery, but the costs and access rules are still to come.
Backpack targets 10,000 stock tokens on Solana
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante wants to expand tokenized equities to 10,000 symbols. The plan connects brokerage accounts with DeFi in both directions, while its EWY product offers a concrete example of the model already in use.
23,155 NFTs rescued as Magic Eden warns over old approvals
A flaw in a legacy Limit Break payment contract has put old NFT approvals back in focus. The rescue team says it secured 23,155 NFTs, while Magic Eden is urging former EVM users to revoke affected permissions.
DAO governance analysis: participation, voting power and execution
An overwhelming approval rate can conceal concentrated voting power. Participation, treasury commitments and the authority to execute a decision need separate evidence.
ECB’s Pontes goes live, bringing central bank money to blockchain settlement
The Eurosystem launched Pontes on September 21 to settle tokenised asset transactions in central bank money. Deutsche Bank and Santander are among the initial participants, while the ECB is preparing investments from its own funds.
ARK brings its venture fund to Ethereum with a $500 minimum
ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX), whose portfolio includes OpenAI and Anthropic, now has a tokenized version through Securitize. Blockchain ownership keeps the fund’s investor eligibility and exit restrictions in place.
GIWA denies mainnet RPC leak claim, says network has not launched
Upbit-backed GIWA has responded to claims of a leaked mainnet connection. Its documentation lists only a Sepolia test network, while the project warned users about false information and scams.
Layer 2 economics: can low fees sustain network revenue?
Layer 2 economics can diverge from transaction growth. A common 30-day window for Base, Arbitrum and OP Mainnet shows what low L1 costs explain and which expenses remain outside the calculation.
How to assess rollup verification, data availability and exit risk
Rollup security assessment starts with the conditions under which transactions and exits remain possible. Five checks and a dated Arbitrum example separate proof verification from administrator authority.
GameFi analysis: can player spending sustain token rewards?
Spending for entertainment and spending to earn a larger reward are different forms of demand. We examine GameFi beyond wallet counts, using dated Axie policy decisions and a transparent hypothetical budget.
How to evaluate a Web3 game: gameplay, costs and asset rights
Start with the game, not a token purchase. This guide builds a practical sequence for checking the demo, device requirements, asset rights and total cost before spending money.
7 checks before buying an NFT
Before buying an NFT, look beyond the artwork and its price tag. A matching contract, clear usage rights and understandable wallet permissions provide a firmer basis for the decision.
NFT market analysis: volume, demand and creator royalties
NFT market analysis requires separating trading volume from independent demand. Sales counts, buyer distribution and the money reaching creators can tell very different stories.
How to track a crypto transaction with a transaction ID
A transfer marked “sent” has not necessarily reached the recipient’s available balance. Looking up its transaction ID helps separate progress on the blockchain from processing at the receiving exchange.