Category articles: Web3

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Circle Applies for U.S. Bank License and Launches Global Blockchain Payments Network

Circle moves to become a licensed U.S. bank and expands its global Circle Payments Network (CPN), blending crypto and traditional finance for faster, safer money transfers.

Avalanche and Filecoin Launch Verifiable Data Bridge for Web3 dApps

Avalanche and Filecoin unveil a cross-chain storage bridge, enabling fast execution with cryptographically secure, low-cost storage for modular Web3 infrastructure.

TOKYO BEAST Hits #1 on Japan App Store, Breaks Records for Web3 Gaming on Immutable

Web3 game TOKYO BEAST skyrockets to the top of Japan’s App Store in 48 hours, gaining over 300K downloads and redefining blockchain gaming with Immutable.

Hong Kong Unveils Unified Crypto Licensing and Tokenization Roadmap

Hong Kong’s Policy Statement 2.0 introduces stablecoin regulation, tokenized government bonds, and unified crypto licensing — turning the city into a global Web3 hub.

EU May Ease MiCA Stablecoin Rules as ECB Pushes Back on Crypto Flexibility

The European Commission is considering loosening MiCA stablecoin rules, clashing with the ECB’s call for tighter control to protect euro sovereignty.

Tokenization Beyond Stablecoins: The Rise of Real-World Assets in 2025

Standard Chartered says tokenized credit, real estate, and private equity are the next big thing. Platforms like TokenFi are making it real.

BIS Declares Stablecoins Not Real Money, Pushes for Tokenized Central Bank Systems

The BIS criticizes stablecoins for failing monetary tests and promotes tokenized financial systems led by central banks as the future of money.

Hacken Hacked: HAI Token Drops 98% as Company Plans Security Token Reboot

Web3 security firm Hacken was hacked, crashing its HAI token 98%. Now the company plans a legal comeback by converting HAI into a regulated security token.

Blockchain Lending Boom: Tokenized Private Credit Nears $14B in Active Loans

Tokenized private credit has overtaken Treasuries in DeFi’s RWA sector, with $13.88B in outstanding loans and $25B originated. Here's what it means for the future of finance.