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Dubai, Emirates, May 5th, 2025, Chainwire

Pepeto, a project often referred to as the “God of Frogs,” is positioning itself as more than just another meme coin. While many meme tokens rely solely on hype and short-term trading, Pepeto is focused on building a long-term ecosystem that delivers real utility.

While many meme coins center around short-term trading and community hype, Pepeto emphasizes infrastructure that may offer more sustained utility. The project aims to provide foundational support for emerging tokens in the meme coin category, helping to advance use cases and streamline token movement across networks.

• No-Fee Exchange: A platform where both new and well-known memecoins can be listed and traded without paying fees, offering a more accessible environment for investors and token creators alike.
• Cross-Chain Bridge: This tech allows smooth swapping of tokens between different blockchains, making Pepeto a key player in boosting access and liquidity across the crypto world.
• Staking Benefits: By holding and staking $PEPETO, investors can earn extra rewards, encouraging long-term commitment and trust in the project.

Value 1: Pepeto provides token holders to list in Pepeto Exchange 

https://pepeto.io/en#bridge

Value 2: PepetoSwap Tech – Bridge technology helps crypto adoption and enables the transfer of assets and data between different blockchain networks, allowing seamless cross-chain transactions. This is illustrated in the design below: 

What Makes Pepeto Unique

Pepeto’s team is posting updates about Pepeto exchange via official socials, the exchange is set to list noncorrupted projects: 

• Exchange Access – Pepeto will allow its holders to list tokens directly on the Pepeto Exchange, a game-changing feature for meme coins.
• Advanced Bridge Technology – The PepetoSwap bridge enhances crypto adoption and cross-chain transactions, making transfers between blockchains fast, secure, and cost-effective.

Exploring Pepeto’s Vision and Market Dynamics

Pepeto enters the scene with a total token supply of 420 trillion and a unique origin story that centers around reclaiming a complete vision – Power, Energy, Precision, Efficiency, Technology, and Optimization. According to the project’s lore, Pepeto represents the full foundation, designed to bring utility and long-term direction to the meme coin space.

Currently priced at $0.000000126 in its presale phase, Pepeto’s valuation presents an opportunity for early participants. If Pepeto were to reach a value comparable to other widely recognized meme tokens, the upside could be substantial.

While the crypto market remains unpredictable, Pepeto’s structured tokenomics, narrative approach, and positioning within the meme coin ecosystem continue to attract interest from observers and early supporters alike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6bd557hhgY

PEPETO presale enters its final stretch ahead of exchange launch

Investors can still secure $PEPETO at the presale rate of $0.000000126 on pepeto.io. Supported payment options include USDT, ETH, BNB, and card via MetaMask or Trust Wallet. 

With the development of PepetoSwap nearing completion and exchange listings on the horizon, early participants will be positioned for staking incentives and priority access to the broader Pepeto ecosystem. As the presale concludes, PEPETO is emerging as a notable token in the current market cycle.

About Pepeto

Pepeto is an innovative cryptocurrency project that merges the world of memecoins with a robust utility-driven ecosystem. Designed to support the next generation of tokens, Pepeto integrates a zero-fee exchange, a cross-chain bridge for seamless token swaps, and staking rewards for long-term investors.

For more information, users can visit the official Pepeto presale at https://pepeto.io/.

Official Links:

Website: https://pepeto.io/

Twitter: https://x.com/Pepetocoin

Telegram: https://t.me/pepeto_channel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepetocoin/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pepetocoin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pepetocoin

Contact

Head relations
Tokenwire
contact@web3protocol.com

Belize, Belize, May 5th, 2025, Chainwire

BC.GAME announced the official launch of the second phase of its $BC mining event, set to begin on May 1, 2025. This follows the strong response from the first phase, which introduced a 1 billion $BC prize pool and attracted thousands of users through daily rewards and social mining. In addition, BC.GAME previously distributed 400 million $BC to the Solana community as part of a dedicated community airdrop initiative, reaching over 100,000 eligible wallets. The upcoming campaign features a total pool of 1 billion $BC, with 50 million released daily.

Activating the Community: Establishing a Beneficial Ecosystem

BC.GAME has been working to create a vibrant and engaging ecosystem since the $BC token’s launch last year. This project encourages active participation and lowers barriers for new users by fusing social interaction with gameplay, which strengthens the community.

The BC.GAME CEO Jack stated: “We want to ensure that every contribution, whether through gameplay or bringing others into the fold, is acknowledged and rewarded.” “We want to establish a setting where players feel appreciated for their contributions to the platform’s expansion.”

Transparent Airdrop System

Airdrop distribution remains fully transparent in Phase 1, BC.GAME publicly disclosed all airdrop addresses. In Phase 2, the platform will again use Merkle tree proofs to ensure verifiability of all participation data. $BC is already used for in-game payments, reward redemptions, and platform events, circulating across De-Gamble and other ecosystem features to provide practical utility for token holders.

Phase 2 of the mining event will run from May 1, 2025, 00:00 (UTC). The total reward pool is 1 billion $BC, with 50 million $BC released daily on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participation is open to all BC.GAME users, with no deposit required. Points can be accumulated through gameplay or by inviting others to join the platform. For each $1 wagered, users earn 1 point. Additionally, inviting a new user who completes basic KYC earns 2,000 points. Points are redeemable at a fixed rate of 10 points per 1 $BC token. Referrers also receive a 5% bonus based on the activity of those they invite.

For full details, users can visit: https://bc.game/events/new-mining

About BC.GAME and $BC

Founded in 2017, BC.GAME is a global crypto platform that offers a variety of digital entertainment experiences. The platform holds multiple international licenses and is committed to building an open, transparent, and community-driven Web3 ecosystem.

$BC is the native token of BC.GAME, designed to power community incentives and platform utility. It can currently be used for completing tasks, lottery draws, redemptions, and partial in-platform payments. Its use cases continue to expand across various features and activities.

Contact

Olivia Dixon
BC.GAME
oliviadi@bcgame.com

TAIPEI, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoolBitX officially introduces CoolWallet Go, a minimal, ultra-portable cold wallet designed for new crypto users and seasoned holders alike. It’s a next-generation card wallet focused on simplicity, cost-efficiency, and everyday utility—without compromising on security fundamentals.

Pre-Order Offer (April 21 – May 10)

CoolWallet Go is now available for pre-order at $59.99 USD for a 2-card set. Customers can optionally add a lifetime warranty plan for $39 USD per set—a rare offering in the cold wallet space.

Simple, Secure, and Built for Daily Use

CoolWallet Go is built around a CC EAL6+ certified secure element, a proven protection standard used in many high-assurance security chips. The wallet’s minimalist design includes no screen, no buttons, no battery, and no Bluetooth pairing, relying instead on tap-to-sign NFC to streamline transactions.

The device generates private keys directly on-card, minimizing exposure during wallet setup. Users manage assets via the CoolWallet App, with integrated support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, 40+ blockchains, and EVM-compatible tokens.

Security and Risk Awareness by Design

CoolWallet Go has undergone independent third-party security testing and has been continuously reviewed through a public bug bounty program over the past two years. No vulnerabilities have been found that compromise the safety of users’ private keys or assets. CoolBitX remains committed to continuous security improvement and transparent security practices.

Optional Lifetime Warranty Plan

CoolWallet Go introduces a unique warranty add-on that provides long-term coverage for registered users:

• Coverage is per 2-card set, with a quota of free replacements per year.
• Registration is required within 30 days of purchase.
• Shipping costs for replacements are customer-borne.
• Warranty resets yearly and is not cumulative.

This initiative reflects CoolBitX’s commitment to sustainable product longevity, moving beyond traditional short-cycle hardware support.

Built for Beginners, Trusted by Pros

CoolWallet Go is ideal for:

• First-time hardware wallet users transitioning from exchanges or hot wallets.
• Experienced holders looking for a compact, secure backup or daily-use wallet.

Shipments begin mid-May.

Pre-order and learn more here: https://reurl.cc/Lanld7

Download the CoolWallet App

• Google Play
• Apple App Store

About CoolWallet

CoolWallet is a pioneering hardware wallet brand that offers a secure and convenient solution for storing and managing digital assets in the Web3, DeFi, and NFTs arenas. The company’s flagship product, the CoolWallet Pro, is a credit card-sized device that combines the security of a hardware wallet with the convenience of a mobile device. With its unique design and advanced security features such as an EAL6+ secure element, biometric verifications, and military-grade Bluetooth encryption, CoolWallet is committed to providing a safe and user-friendly platform for crypto users worldwide.

Showcasing blockchain’s potential to enable everyday financial transactions 

NEW YORK, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rain, a global card issuing platform built for stablecoins, is helping usher in a new era of onchain finance through its work with Visa.

Today, Rain announced it has joined Visa’s pilot program for stablecoin settlement. Rain has fully tokenized its credit card receivables and has transitioned all settlement transactions for its Visa cards to USDC, to now be able to settle with Visa 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Rain provides backend infrastructure – APIs, compliance layers and settlement logic – that enables fintechs and wallets to build and launch stablecoin-linked card programs. As demand for real time, global payments grow, Rain is seeing strong momentum from partners looking to issue and use onchain cards and settle in stablecoins.

7 Day Stablecoin Settlement

Rain’s proprietary settlement stack brings all authorization logic and settlement onchain. Rain’s technology stack allows for card transactions on the Visa network to be interoperable with stablecoins across multiple blockchains. When a user makes a payment with a Rain-issued Visa card, Visa settles with the merchant acquirer as usual. Rain is programmatically leveraging stablecoins enabling network settlement 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  

Tokenized Credit Card Receivables
Rain’s platform has also fully tokenized its credit card receivables, enabling more efficient capital management and transparency across the system. These capabilities help fintechs go to market faster with new products. While giving consumers access to digital-first globally interoperable payment experiences.

Rain is also proud to announce a world first: closed loop credit card receivable financing utilizing stablecoins. Rain works with a network of capital partners – borrowing stablecoins to facilitate network settlement for credit card receivables. By borrowing from and programmatically repaying lenders Rain has been able to reduce the total cost of capital for consumer and b2b credit programs while providing lenders access to superior collateral and programmatic repayments powered by smart contracts. This powerful construct has the potential to unlock credit access for users in underdeveloped financial markets, all while unlocking significant operational and capital efficiencies for Rain and Rain powered programs.

“By participating in Visa’s USDC settlement program, we are now able to conduct settlement 7 days a week, 365 days a year, operating outside of traditional banking hours. USDC settlement allows us to be more capital efficient – helping to reduce the need for collateral while providing our counterparties the same level of protection. This sets a new standard for issuers and further enhances digital asset utility,” said Farooq Malik, CEO & Co-founder of Rain.   

“Moving money across borders has always been complex, but blockchain technology and stablecoins are helping change that,” said Rubail Birwadker, Head of Growth Products and Partnerships, Visa. “Our work with Rain to help bring payments onchain and enable seven-day settlement is a big step toward helping to simplify global payments.”

This is just the beginning. Rain continues to explore new ways to enhance the utility of stablecoins, such as its asset-agnostic settlement stack and blockchain permissioning, which together enable credit to exist entirely onchain. Rain is paving the way for a more efficient, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem that reduces working capital, reduces fraud, and drives improvements in operational outcomes.

Visa Principal Membership

A Visa principal member, Rain enables seamless payment solutions at more than 150 million Visa-accepting merchant locations worldwide. By utilizing stablecoins for automated daily settlement with the Visa network, Rain is doubling down on its mission to integrate blockchain technology with traditional financial systems, making digital assets seamlessly interoperable for everyday use cases.

About Rain: Rain is a global card issuing platform powered by stablecoins. The company, which was founded in 2021 by Farooq Malik and Charles Naut, sponsors and operates card programs in multiple markets as a Visa principal member. Rain is backed by Norwest Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Galaxy Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and others. Learn more at https://www.rain.xyz/

CONTACT: Charles Yoo-Naut; charles@rain.xyz

Seoul, Republic of Korea, May 1st, 2025, Chainwire

Global Bitcoin leaders, listed companies, and innovators will gather in Seoul on June 4–6 for Bitcoin Seoul 2025 — Asia’s flagship event shaping Bitcoin’s future.

Bitcoin Seoul 2025, Asia’s largest Bitcoin-focused conference, will take place from June 4 to 6, 2025, at two of Seoul’s most iconic venues: Signiel Seoul and SKY31 Convention.

Following its successful debut in 2024, Bitcoin Seoul quickly established itself as a key fixture in the global Bitcoin conference circuit.

The inaugural event featured leading Bitcoin thinkers such as Saifedean Ammous and Jimmy Song, and attracted thousands of industry professionals and community members to Seoul to exchange insights on Bitcoin’s evolution and future.

Building on this momentum, the 2025 edition promises an expanded scale and a deeper examination of Bitcoin’s global trajectory. 

More than just a conference, Bitcoin Seoul 2025 will feature a multidimensional program spanning Bitcoin strategy, regulation, finance, policy, and real-world adoption.

Amid the growing trend of publicly listed companies in Asia and Europe adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset, executives who have led these initiatives—including from MetaPlanet and The Blockchain Group—will be participating in the event to share first-hand experiences from the corporate frontlines.

Additionally, Dennis Porter, who spearheaded the Bitcoin strategic reserve movement in the United States, will offer insights into Bitcoin’s expanding adoption at the corporate and governmental levels.

Highlighting real-world adoption

El Salvador’s Mi Primer Bitcoin and Bitcoin Beach—trailblazers in national Bitcoin integration—will lead a special session titled “El Salvador Bitcoin Adoption Showcase.”

The event will also welcome Bitcoin community leaders from around the world, including the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Indonesia, who will share firsthand experiences of community-driven Bitcoin adoption across different continents and regions.

The 2025 program will feature: 

• Bitcoin Policy Summit: Seoul Edition — Insights into regulatory trends and Bitcoin-related public policy
• Bitcoin Finance Forum — addressing institutional investment, Bitcoin treasury management, and macroeconomic perspectives; 
• Global Bitcoin Community Assembly — A global forum for Bitcoin grassroots and community leaders

In addition, attendees will be able to experience live Lightning Network payments at the on-site Lightning Market, showcasing Bitcoin’s real-world utility.

Event Structure:

• VIP Day (June 4): Exclusive sessions and a private reception for global executives and institutional participants
• Industry Day (June 5): Focused on enterprise use cases and strategic insights from publicly listed companies and institutional players.
• Public Day (June 6): Dedicated to Bitcoin finance, adoption stories, and infrastructure innovations, welcoming community members, builders, and enthusiasts.

As institutional interest in Bitcoin accelerates following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, Bitcoin Seoul 2025 positions Seoul as a key node in the emerging global Bitcoin finance ecosystem.

Countries including South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong are rapidly integrating Bitcoin-based financial products and treasury strategies — reflecting a broader shift in the global financial landscape. Bitcoin Seoul 2025 aims to capture this momentum and further elevate Seoul’s status as a leading hub for Bitcoin-driven innovation and dialogue.

This year, dozens of domestic and international companies are slated to sponsor the event. Among them is Bithumb, one of Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently ranked #1 in the Korea Exchange Brand Reputation Index, signaling strong market trust.

Ryan, the organizer of Bitcoin Seoul, commented: “Bitcoin Seoul 2025 will unite the global Bitcoin community, extending far beyond Asia to connect innovators worldwide. We are committed to creating a forum that integrates Bitcoin policy, finance, adoption, and community development.”

About Bitcoin Seoul

Bitcoin Seoul is the largest Bitcoin-only conference in Asia and serves as a central hub connecting the global and Asian Bitcoin ecosystems. The team is dedicated to creating key momentum for the sustainable growth of Bitcoin businesses and communities, while accelerating global Bitcoin adoption.

By providing a dynamic stage for innovation and collaboration, we aim to contribute to the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin. More than just a conference, their mission is to foster connection, expansion, and action within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

For more information on registration, sponsorship, or speaking opportunities, users can visit:

https://bitcoinseoul.kr

Contact

Event Manager
Sophia Park
Bitcoin Seoul 2025
contact@bitcoinseoul.kr

Victoria, Seychelles, April 30th, 2025, Chainwire

As an official sponsor of TOKEN2049 Dubai, global crypto exchange BYDFi has teamed up with industry-leading hardware wallet provider Ledger to release a limited edition co-branded Ledger Nano X. The exclusive wallets made their debut at the TOKEN2049 event, where attendees had the chance to receive them for free through on-site interactive activities.

This special edition wallet retains the advanced security features of the original Ledger Nano X, while incorporating custom BYDFi design elements, including visual branding and customized packaging. Symbolizing a deep collaboration on user asset protection and Web3 innovation, the wallet is equipped with a secure element chip, supports the offline storage of a wide range of digital assets, and defends against common forms of cyberattack—offering users an enhanced standard of self-custody.

Secure by Design: Ledger x BYDFi Hardware Wallet Makes Its Official Launch

The launch drew large crowds to the BYDFi booth at TOKEN2049, where many attendees successfully received the limited edition wallet by completing live interactions. Designed for secure self-custody, the Ledger x BYDFi wallet gives users full control over their private keys and assets, reducing reliance on centralized platforms and elevating personal asset sovereignty.

Michael, Co-founder of BYDFi, commented at the event:

“TOKEN2049 coincides with BYDFi’s fifth anniversary, making this a milestone moment for us. This collaboration with Ledger reflects our continued commitment to asset security. The limited edition wallet is designed especially for high-net-worth individuals who demand institutional-grade protection for their digital assets.”

Expanding Horizons: BYDFi’s Vision for Global Growth and Market Leadership

In addition to the co-branded wallet, BYDFi showcased its on-chain trading solution, MoonX, at the event. As a flagship product of BYDFi’s “CEX + DEX” dual-engine strategy, MoonX merges the transparency of on-chain execution with the high-speed performance of centralized systems—delivering an ultra-smooth, seamless trading experience tailored to the rising demands of DeFi users.

The launch of MoonX not only expands the boundaries of BYDFi’s trading ecosystem, but also promotes greater diversity in trading methods and empowers users with more choice and flexibility.

Looking ahead, BYDFi will continue to strengthen collaborations with global partners and infrastructure providers, accelerating the deployment of innovative products and further solidifying its global service capabilities.

About Ledger Nano X

The Ledger Nano X is a hardware wallet certified by independent security labs. It features a tamper-proof secure element chip that safely stores users’ private keys. Any unauthorized access attempts trigger a self-destruct mechanism, ensuring maximum protection. Additional features include PIN protection, a 24-word recovery phrase, encrypted Bluetooth connectivity, and hidden wallets accessible via separate PINs—delivering comprehensive security for crypto asset holders.

 More info: https://www.ledger.com

About BYDFi

Founded in 2020, BYDFi has been recognized by Forbes as one of the world’s top 10 crypto exchanges, is officially listed on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, and holds MSB licenses in multiple jurisdictions. It is also a member of South Korea’s CODE VASP Alliance.

Today, BYDFi serves users in 190+ countries, with a global user base exceeding 1,000,000. The platform supports spot, perpetual, and on-chain trading, enabling access to over 600 cryptocurrencies and 500,000+ memecoin pairs. BYDFi is committed to delivering a world-class crypto trading experience. BUIDL Your Dream Finance.

• Website: https://www.bydfi.com
• Support Email: cs@bydfi.com
• Business Partnerships: bd@bydfi.com
• Media Inquiries: media@bydfi.com

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Contact

Senior Marketing Director
Chloe
BYDFi Fintech LTD
chloe@bydfi.com

Singapore, Singapore, April 30th, 2025, Chainwire

The Binance Labs-backed company is building Aventino, the permissionless payments layer for autonomous AI agents. 

Following the success of its Binance Labs-incubated (now Yzi Labs), self-custodial crypto wallet with 3.5 illion users, Grindery has turned its sights on building the permissionless payments layer for AI agents. The team behind the popular smart wallet is proud to reveal its latest product, Aventino, a developer-focused infrastructure layer that provides smart wallets for AI agents.

With Aventino, Grindery is bringing financial autonomy to AI agents. I. Aventino provides the tools to build an ecosystem where AI agents can operate independently — owning wallets, making payments, interacting with blockchain protocols, and establishing their own tokenized communities across platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, XMT and the open web.

Aventino is a permissionless smart wallet infrastructure that uses Ethereum account abstraction protocol ERC4337. The platform lets developers:

• Build an AI agent on any LLM, use any framework, and distribute on any client and/or device.
• Enable these agents to pay and get paid, interact with protocols and issue their own tokens (allowing for tokenized agents).
• Build communities around their agents, enabling new forms of governance, and growth.

“We believe the future of AI requires financial autonomy — not just intelligence of agents.” said Tim Delhaes, Grindery’s CEO and co-founder, adding: “Aventino empowers developers to build platform-agnostic agents that can transact, govern, and evolve on their own. Just like mobile apps created a layer between users and the internet, agentic AI will create a new layer between users and the AI models that power their digital lives. And it will be powered by crypto.”

Backed by Binance Labs (now YZi Labs)

Grindery’s journey began in 2022 in Binance Labs’ incubation program, building what was once dubbed the “Zapier for Web3.” After 3.5 million users registered on its Telegram smart wallet, Grindery saw the opportunity to leverage the infrastructure it has built for its consumer application to expand into a much bigger market: empowering AI agents as autonomous economic actors.

Aventino’s core capabilities

With the launch of Aventino, developers will be able to build fully autonomous, highly customized AI agents that are interoperable, decentralized, and monetizable — without being locked into closed ecosystems. The platform’s core features include:

• Self-custodial wallets for AI agents – Built on ERC-4337 account abstraction, enabling agents to interact natively with DeFi and web3 protocols.
• Creator-centric stack – Tech-agnostic and platform-agnostic tools to publish on Telegram, WhatsApp, web, and decentralized clients like XMTP.
• Agent tokenization & monetization – Optional token issuance for agents to support governance, liquidity, and community co-ownership.
• Turnkey monetization – Agents can accept payments via traditional fiat methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as in crypto.

“AI agents should be free to evolve, interact, and earn,” added Delhaes. “With Aventino, we’re building the rails for that vision — and enabling a future where anyone can build AI agents with real-world utility and governance, powered by crypto.”

GX is the currency of AI 

Last month, Grindery launched its universal gas token, GX, which is now trading on major CEXs Kucoin, MEXC, and Gate.io, as well as DEXs Uniswap and STON.fi, and DeFi aggregator LI.FI.

The launch of Aventino, however, significantly extends the utility of the GX token. Beyond cross-chain gas payments, as well as governance, GX will be used for agent-to-agent transactions, facilitating seamless payments across platforms. GX will also be required for deploying new agents — and tokenizing them — via bonding curves, providing access and incubation mechanisms for the next generation of AI builders.

Partnership opportunities

 Grindery is actively seeking partnerships with:

• LLM platforms looking to expand their reach
• Messaging clients and protocols
• Wallet providers
• No- and low-code platforms
• Blockchain protocols with AI ambitions

Interested collaborators can reach out to the contacts below to explore integration and co-building opportunities.

What’s next 

Grindery has already launched an idea forum to crowd-source ideas and requests for customized AI agents from the community. The project is also onboarding developers from AI, crypto, and domain-specific fields. The next 4–8 weeks will mark a pivotal phase as the team accelerates the development of Aventino as it transitions from private into public beta.

To join the conversation, contribute ideas, or build on Aventino, users can visit Grindery.com or follow Grindery on X for updates.

About Grindery

Grindery is building the permissionless payment layer for autonomous AI agents. Powered by $GX and backed by Yzi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), we enable secure, interoperable transactions between web3-native AI agents across any chain or framework. By giving agents and humans financial autonomy through crypto-native wallets, Grindery is laying the foundation for a decentralized, agentic AI future.

Contact:

laura@conquista.co 

Contact

Founder
Tim Delhaes
Grindery
tim@grindery.com

Dubai, UAE, April 30th, 2025, Chainwire

Falcon Finance, the next-generation synthetic dollar protocol backed by DWF Labs, has officially launched for public access. Following a successful closed beta phase that attracted over 200 million dollars in total value locked (TVL), the protocol makes its core features available to all users. The launch also marks the debut of “Falcon Miles”, a points program designed to reward meaningful participation across the ecosystem and drive user growth.  

Public access now includes Falcon’s core minting and redemption functions. $USDf, the protocol’s overcollateralized synthetic dollar, can be minted by depositing supported collateral, including both stablecoins and non-stablecoins. Eligible assets include USDT, USDC, ETH, BTC, TON, NEAR, and more. 

Importantly, all $USDf holders who interact with the Falcon App can stake or unstake $USDf through the platform and earn protocol-generated yields through $sUSDf. The staking process is designed to be accessible and flexible, with the option to restake into fixed-tenor vaults for enhanced returns. Once staked, $USDf is converted into $sUSDf, a yield-bearing token that grows in value over time. $sUSDf is powered by Falcon’s diversified yield strategies, which include both positive and negative delta-neutral funding rate arbitrage, cross-exchange spreads, liquidity provisioning and altcoin staking. As of today,$sUSDf offers around 15% APY, with higher returns available via fixed-tenor restaking through Boosted Yield NFTs.

Alongside the public launch, Falcon Finance introduces Falcon Miles, an ecosystem-wide points program designed to reward user participation. In its initial phase, Falcon Miles tracks primary activities available directly on the Falcon App, including minting USDf, staking into sUSDf, and holding assets on the platform. Points are accumulated based on the scale and duration of engagement.

Expansion of eligible activities will be incorporated progressively as the broader ecosystem rollout continues. In future phases, users will also earn points by providing liquidity on decentralized exchanges, interacting with lending protocols, and participating in yield tokenization platforms. 

“With Falcon Finance now live to the public, our goal is to bring greater optionality to users seeking flexible synthetic dollar solutions,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of Falcon Finance. “Falcon Miles marks the beginning of a broader effort to build a strong community where users are meaningfully rewarded for their participation and contributions to Falcon Finance.”

The next chapter for Falcon Finance will include additional collateral support, partnerships-driven “miles” program, and cross-chain deployments. These will enable Falcon Finance to advance its mission to help shape the next era of synthetic digital assets. 

For more information, visit falcon.finance.

About Falcon Finance

Falcon Finance is a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol designed to provide sustainable and competitive yield generation in all market conditions. Built on institutional-grade risk frameworks with a foundation of transparency, Falcon Finance sets a new benchmark for synthetic assets in decentralized finance.

Website | X.com | Discord

Contact

Managing Partner
Andrei Grachev
press@falcon.finance

Zug, Switzerland, April 29th, 2025, Chainwire

With a simple, easy-to-use interface, users will be able to shield their transaction history and trade privately across multiple blockchains in a fraction of a second.

Common, a new privacy-first DeFi platform built on Aleph Zero’s infrastructure, today announced the launch of its Web App, in collaboration with the partner responsible for the operation of Common Labs Inc. The mobile version, due at the end of May, will be the world’s first privacy-preserving mobile app in the crypto space that combines speed with ease of use. For this reason, Common represents a watershed moment for crypto mass adoption. The platform initially supports Arbitrum and Aleph Zero’s EVM, with plans to expand to additional chains, including Base and Ethereum, in the coming months.

Common serves as the intuitive interface for Aleph Zero’s Shielder Network, a system of smart contracts, relayers, and zero-knowledge cryptography that enables private transactions across multiple chains. This infrastructure makes it possible for users to protect their onchain activity without relying on centralized exchanges.

At the core of the experience is “Shielding”, the process of depositing tokens into a shielded pool to break the link between public wallet activity and future transactions. Users can later unshield by withdrawing to a fresh public address, maintaining privacy throughout. With subsecond proving times performed directly on the device, Common delivers seamless privacy without the usual waiting periods or technical barriers. Unlike other privacy solutions, Common does not commingle funds, preserving full provenance for compliance or auditing if needed.

“Privacy shouldn’t be a luxury in crypto. It should be the default,” said Adam Gagol, Co-Founder of Aleph Zero and Co-Creator of Common Labs Inc. “We’ve spent years building the technical foundation to make that possible, and with Common, we’re finally delivering it in a way that anyone can use, without plugins, without compromises, and without needing to trust a third party. Privacy becomes something you tap, not something you configure. This launch is just the beginning of building a truly private, multichain financial layer for web3.”

Privacy across chains at the touch of a button

The Common Web App works with many popular wallets, such as MetaMask, Ledger (via Metamask), or Rabby, requiring no migration and allowing users to begin transacting immediately. The Mobile App will offer the same privacy benefits in a mobile-native experience, including fiat on-ramp support via Banxa and seamless dApp connectivity. 

As a non-custodial and completely decentralized platform, Common adheres to core DeFi principles. The entire platform is built on open-source, audited smart contracts, allowing users to verify rather than trust the system.

Simple, cross-chain privacy

This launch marks the first step in a larger rollout of Common’s ecosystem. Future features will allow users to:

• Shielded Yield: Earn yield on shielded assets through integrated strategies, without exposing wallet activity.
• Smart Yield: Automated strategies designed to allow users to set their strategy once and let the system optimize their returns, hands-free.
• Staking Rewards: Aligning platform growth and user commitment by distributing a share of privacy fees and yield success fees to stakers.
• Multichain Privacy: Extending privacy support to key EVM chains (e.g., Sonic, Berachain, Monad) and emerging Layer-2 networks.
• Seamless Private Bridging: Enabling private asset transfers between supported blockchains, simplifying multi-chain management.
• Enhanced Fiat Access & Payments: Streamlining access to/from TradFi via off-ramps, IBAN support, and crypto payment cards for everyday use.

For more information about Common and to apply for early access, users can visit https://common.fi/ 

About Common

Common is a privacy-first DeFi platform that makes financial privacy simple, accessible, and multichain. Built on Aleph Zero’s Shielder Network, Common offers both web and mobile applications that allow users to shield their assets, earn private yield, and transact securely across multiple blockchains. With intuitive UX, fiat on-ramps, and non-custodial architecture, Common combines the ease of fintech with the values of decentralized finance, empowering users to take control of their on-chain privacy.

Contact

Ana Lezama
pr@alephzero.org

Dubai, UAE, April 28th, 2025, Chainwire

Backed by Deus X Capital, Solstice will debut USX this summer alongside a native yield protocol launching with over $100M in committed TVL, bringing permissionless delta-neutral returns to Solana from day one.

Solstice Labs, an onchain asset manager backed by $1 billion digital asset investment firm Deus X Capital, today announced USX, a stablecoin purpose-built for sustainable yield on Solana. Launching this summer, USX offers permissionless access to a native yield protocol that has over $100 million in committed total value locked (TVL), providing users access to institutional-grade returns through automated delta-neutral trading strategies.

Designed for both institutions and everyday users, USX is a synthetic stablecoin optimized for performance on Solana. The USX peg is maintained by the 1:1 collateralization of fiat-backed stablecoins, such as USDC and USDT, and partnerships with some of the biggest market makers and liquidity providers in the industry. Users are able to lock USX into Solstice’s YieldVault to access real-time returns generated through off-chain funding-rate arbitrage and dynamically hedged staking-yield strategies, leveraging a 3-year track record showing 19.2% average over the last 12-months and protected by a dedicated insurance fund.

“We’ve seen the same dynamic repeat in crypto: DeFi yields are constantly over-engineered, opaque or reserved for institutional players,” said Ben Nadareski, CEO and Co-Founder of Solstice Labs. “USX is designed at its core to change this by simplifying competitive yields in a transparent and sustainable way. All stablecoin users should have the opportunity to capture the yield that larger protocols keep to themselves while not giving up utility in the base asset. That’s the promise of DeFi, and that’s what we’re building at Solstice.”

The Solana Stablecoin for Everyone

Solana has quickly emerged as one of the fastest-growing stablecoin ecosystems, expanding its share of stablecoin liquidity from 2.5% to 5.4% in just two months, at the time of publication. But while the chain has become a hub for stablecoin velocity, especially in MEV, arbitrage, and orderbook-style trading, it still lacks a dominant Solana-native stablecoin built for yield.

USX is designed to fill that gap, purpose-built for Solana’s low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure. As stablecoin transfer activity increasingly shifts from centralized exchanges to trading-driven DeFi applications, USX positions Solana at the forefront of capturing new onchain capital via yield-native stable assets.

USX’s launch is supported by a growing network of infrastructure, security, and liquidity partners to enable off-exchange settlement solutions, expanding the stablecoin’s utility across both centralized and decentralized exchanges. 

Built by the Team Behind Solstice Staking

USX and its protocol are part of the Solstice umbrella, which also includes Solstice Staking AG, after a recent acquisition. Solstice Staking is one of the most trusted staking operations in the industry, currently securing:

• $1B+ in staked assets
• 9,000+ validator nodes
• 100% renewable energy-powered infrastructure
• 99.99% uptime for institutional reliability

With a track record rooted in stability, Solstice is now focused on creating the next evolution of DeFi; one where transparency, performance, and access go hand in hand.

Coming Summer 2025

USX will officially launch in Summer 2025, with early access and beta incentives for all users to be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, users can visit https://solsticelabs.io/ or follow @solstice_io. Meet the team this week in Dubai during Token2049 at the Solana Mega Mixer, co-hosted by Solstice Labs and the Solana Superteam. 

About Solstice Labs

Solstice Labs AG, a Deus X Enterprise company, in partnership with the Solstice Foundation is reimagining financial asset management for the onchain era. Solstice’s Protocol leverages a registered approved manager to offer institutional-grade products to investors. Key products include USX, a Solana-native stablecoin alongside Solstice’s YieldVault, a democratized yield-bearing protocol that allows participants to access institutional-grade delta-neutral yields.

Bolstering the group’s crypto credentials, Solstice Labs AG also operates Solstice Staking AG, one of the most trusted infrastructure providers in the industry, securing over $1 billion in assets across 9,000+ validator nodes.

Users can learn more at https://solsticelabs.io and follow @solstice_io.

About Deus X Capital

Deus X Capital is a specialist investment and operating company focused on private equity, venture capital, and venture build opportunities in the capital markets, fintech, and digital assets sectors. Deus X has more than $1bn in assets under management and its unique expertise, extensive network, and diverse capabilities to foster lasting value within the financial technology sector. 

Contact

Leslie Termuhlen
press@solsticelabs.io