Dubai, UAE, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire
- Follows first-of-its-kind pilot run with Franklin Templeton, Zodia Custody, Avalanche, and CMS demonstrates enforceable bilateral credit within digital assets custody
- Debut at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 showcases a breakthrough in institutional credit infrastructure
SemiLiquid, a custody-native infrastructure layer for institutional credit, today announced the launch of its Programmable Credit Protocol (PCP) at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025. The groundbreaking infrastructure enables institutions to activate credit against digital and tokenized assets held in custody – without transferring collateral, marking a critical advancement in the evolution of digital capital markets. Developed and launched in Abu Dhabi, the protocol is now planned to be rolled out globally, underscoring the emirate’s rise as a leading hub for digital assets and a launchpad for financial innovation.
The launch is backed by a successful pilot conducted with Franklin Templeton, Zodia Custody, Avalanche, Presto Labs, M11 Credit, Oasis Foundation & CMS. As part of the pilot, Franklin Templeton’s daily-yielding tokenized money-market fund, BENJI, was used as collateral, which remained encumbered throughout the loan lifecycle, under pre-agreed terms and automated triggers. This simulated proof-of-concept allowed institutions to retain full daily yield while granting lenders enforceable security over the assets – eliminating counterparty risk without any collateral movement.
“Programmable assets require programmable credit,” said Rico van der Veen, Co-Founder and CEO of SemiLiquid. “PCP delivers the missing rail that institutions need – a standardized, custody-native & shared legal framework that merges the trust of traditional finance with the efficiency of programmable assets. This marks a shift from incremental upgrades to foundational infrastructure for institutional credit. Abu Dhabi Global Market’s environment has enabled us to develop our solution within a risk-aware framework optimized for digital asset innovation. ”
“SemiLiquid’s PCP brings together innovative industry leaders in an effort to address the inefficiencies in institutional credit,” said Anoosh Arevshatian, Chief Product Officer at Zodia Custody. “Through our participation, Zodia Custody hopes to establish custodial infrastructure as the trust layer for scalable and programmable credit.”
“Programmable credit demonstrates how institutional lending can operate natively within custody without compromising enforceability, compliance, or settlement speed. Avalanche’s high-performance, institutional-grade infrastructure, combined with SemiLiquid’s programmable credit protocol, creates a clear path to scaling institutional adoption – developed in a region that has become a launchpad for next-generation on-chain financial markets,” said Khalid Dannish, Head of MENA at Ava Labs.
“Private credit is going digital, and this pilot proves how it can be done legally and compliantly,” said Matthew Nyman, Digital Assets Lead at CMS. “CMS is proud to support the infrastructure bringing automated, custody-native credit to institutional markets.”
While tokenised assets are projected to reach $10 trillion by 2030, credit infrastructure has remained trapped in legacy workflows. More than 70% of institutional bilateral financing still involves bespoke, deal-by-deal paperwork & collateral transfers across fragmented accounts and systems, creating counterparty risk and friction that prevent tokenized assets from functioning as scalable, financeable collateral.
SemiLiquid’s pilot has shown that the technology & legal framework is mature and institutions are ready. The company is advancing to Phase II, launching in early 2026, which will expand integrations across additional custodians, collateral types, and jurisdictions. Future capabilities will include under-collateralized lending supported by verified solvency attestations & and a unified framework for enforceability across markets.
“Credit is the lifeblood of capital markets,” added Rico van der Veen, Co-Founder and CEO of SemiLiquid. “With PCP, programmable credit has arrived – and it’s ready for institutional deployment.”
For more information, users can visit https://pcp.co/
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SemiLiquid delivers the infrastructure powering the next evolution of institutional credit. Built on custody-native rails, its Programmable Credit Protocol (PCP) standardizes and automates bilateral lending – bringing the trust of traditional finance and the efficiency of programmable markets to a unified, compliant, and interoperable credit ecosystem.
About Zodia Custody
Zodia Custody is an institution-first digital assets platform with support from Standard Chartered, in association with Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD. Through the combination of its custody, treasury, and settlement solutions, Zodia Custody enables institutional investors around the globe to realise the full potential of the digital assets future – simply, safely, and without compromise. Zodia Custody is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, Central Bank of Ireland, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, and holds a licence with the Hong Kong Companies Registry.
Zodia Custody implements the requirements of the 5AMLD and applies the same standards as Standard Chartered relating to AML, FCC, and KYC. It implements the requirements of the FATF Travel Rule. Zodia Custody Limited is registered in the UK with the FCA as a crypto asset business under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is registered with the Central Bank of Ireland as a VASP under Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 (as amended). Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited was established in Ireland in August 2021. Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is registered with the CSSF in Luxembourg as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in accordance with article 7-1 (2) of the law dated 12 November 2004 on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, as amended. Zodia Custody (Hong Kong) Limited is registered with the Registry for Trust and Company Service Provider with License Number TC009245 under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), Cap. 615 in respect of its custodial activities in digital assets.
For further information on Zodia Custody, users can visit: https://zodia-custody.com/
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Account Manager
Vinita Kullai
YAP Global
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Bengaluru, India, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire
India Blockchain Week (IBW) Conference, the 2-day headline conference anchoring the India Blockchain Week series of 100+ Web3 events in Bengaluru, is delighted to share that its 2025 edition has been a roaring success, underscoring India’s ascent as a global Web3 innovation hub. Despite high taxation and no clear legal framework, India has been the number one country for crypto adoption for three years in a row with 115 million users.
Taking place at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center from December 2-3, the IBW2025 Conference welcomed 3500+ attendees from over 40 countries. It attracted Web3 builders, investors, legal professionals, and other stakeholders, enabling them to explore the future of blockchain, AI, RWAs, and regulatory developments.
Throughout the week, there were 80+ side events, workshops, parties etc hosted by Indian & global blockchain industry players, offering attendees the opportunity to network, share ideas, forge partnerships, try out new products, and engage with community members.
India Web3 Landscape Report
Hashed Emergent, the organizers of the flagship IBW2025 Conference, released the 4th annual India Web3 Landscape Report at the main stage. Prepared in collaboration with knowledge partners CoinSwitch, DevFolio, Pi42, Jetking, Growth Protocol, and TriLegal, the report sheds light on startups, investment, adoption, developer ecosystem, and policy and regulations. Some of the key highlights include:
- Indian Web3 startups secured $653 million in funding in the first ten months of 2025, up 16% from $564 million for the full year 2024.
- India is home to 1250+ Web3 startups across finance, infrastructure and entertainment. They have collectively raised $3.5 billion to date, underscoring the depth of builders across multiple sub sectors.
- India strengthened its role as a Web3 hub in 2025 ranking #1 in blockchain adoption for the third straight year and the 2nd-largest developer market. Builders are pushing the frontiers in AI, DePIN, L1/L2s, RWAs and stablecoins.
- In 2025, centralized exchanges saw a sharp acceleration in activity. Spot volumes in blue-chip crypto tokens rose 114%, alongside a 27% increase in new traders.
- Young investors (18–35) now make up ~75% of active users and half of total trading volumes. Metros still dominate with 64% of invested value with Delhi alone contributing nearly one-fifth while rising access is steadily pulling tier-2 cities deeper into the market.
- In 2025, women traders grew nearly twice as fast as men across Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, signaling a broader, more inclusive investor base.
- Global Web3 investors continue to show strong conviction in India’s potential supported by ecosystem funds even though domestic funds remain cautious.
Tak Lee, CEO of Hashed Emergent, said, “India’s market has already demonstrated extraordinary readiness for the next phase of Web3. What we must now focus on, together, is creating the right environment for this innovation to scale responsibly. Builders are moving fast, global investors are doubling down, and India’s digital public infrastructure has created a foundation few countries possess. By working collaboratively across industry and policy, we can design frameworks that protect consumers while enabling India to engineer the open, AI-enabled financial systems that will shape the next era of global commerce. When talent, capital, and regulation move with shared intent, India has the momentum and capability to define the future.”
Other Key Highlights
- COINS Act: Hashed Emergent revealed a model law called the COINS Act (Crypto-Systems Oversight, Innovation, and Strategy Act 2025) that aims to deliver legal certainty, consumer protection and innovation acceleration, transforming India into a global hub for rights-grounded, decentralized finance rather than an afterthought in foreign jurisdictions.
- Cardano Hackathon Asia 2025: The IBW Edition of the Cardano Hackathon Asia 2025 gave startup teams an opportunity to turn their ideas into impactful, ready-to-launch projects. About 400 developers joined in-person. The hackathon not only offered a total prize pool of $65K but also brought expert builders from across the Cardano ecosystem to guide startup teams from start to finish.
- IBW Demo Day: Sponsored by Aptos, Avalanche, Polygon, 0G, Coinswitch and NS.com, the IBW Demo Day took place on Day 2 of the conference, with 10 startups showcasing their innovation to investors, entrepreneurs, and the media for an investment of $530K by Hashed Emergent. Pandora Exchange, a one-stop trading hub for all DeFi needs, emerged the winner. Separately, 0G Labs provided a $6k grant to Kodeus and a $4k grant to Grovio.ai during the Demo Day.
The IBW2025 Conference organizers are thankful to all the attendees who traveled to Bengaluru to participate in the most significant Web3 event in India. They also express their sincere gratitude to the 100+ speakers who took part in giving keynotes or panels at the conference.
The IBW organizers would like to thank the sponsors who made it all possible. This year, the event was backed by Aptos Foundation, Binance, Cardano, Polygon, Coinbase, Tether, Bitget, Ledger, 0G, Bybit, Coinswitch, Bullbit, A7A5, NS.com, BitGo, XDC, Endless Domains, XYO, Coinscope.gg, KGen, Limocoin, Scribble, MINA, Liminal, USDT Marketplace, NPCI, Weilliptic, RNS, Metaspace, Pi42, and The reliable jobs.
About India Blockchain Week (IBW)
India Blockchain Week (IBW) is a movement unifying the Indian web3 ecosystem and a platform to connect with the global community. It is India’s biggest pan-industry series of blockchain and web3 events, spanning from December 1-7 2025 across Bangalore, India. IBW is a week-long array of 100+ web3 events, including flagship events such as the headline IBW Conference, Demo Day and many other side-events, networking events, workshops, parties etc hosted by Indian & global blockchain industry stakeholders.
The IBW Conference is the two-day headline event anchoring India Blockchain Week (IBW) on December 2-3, 2025 at the Sheraton Grand, Bangalore and hosted by Hashed Emergent – a web3 venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the mass adoption of web3 in India.
For more information about IBW, visit: Website | X | LinkedIn | Telegram
About Hashed Emergent
Hashed Emergent is the venture capital arm of Hashed, backing builders from India and emerging markets shaping the on-chain frontier. It invests at the earliest stages of a web3 startup’s journey, using its expertise, experience, and network to amplify their growth and success. The team is rooted in the cultural hubspots of web3 in emerging markets, spanning across Bangalore, Seoul, Singapore, Lagos and Dubai. Hashed Emergent drives web3 focused ecosystem and community expansion in these markets through its purpose-built initiatives.
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Irshad Ahmed
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New York, United States, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire
$SNMI Pioneers Transaction Bundling Technology to Future-Proof Solana Ecosystem Against Peak Demand
Sonami ($SNMI), the first Layer 2 token built on the Solana blockchain, today announced its mission to dramatically enhance network reliability and transaction efficiency during periods of high demand. Sonami’s solution leverages cutting-edge Layer 2 transaction bundling to minimize congestion and support the continued growth of high-frequency decentralized applications (dApps) on Solana.
The move addresses a critical scaling challenge: while Solana is celebrated for its speed, the network can experience congestion during moments of high activity, such as meme coin surges, NFT mints, or rapid-fire decentralized trading. These episodes, while signaling strong user interest, can stress the network, leading to delayed transactions and inconsistent user experiences.
Sonami aims to solve this by evolving the scaling architecture. Its Layer 2 network uses transaction bundling to intelligently group multiple user interactions into a single, optimized transaction that is ultimately processed on Solana’s Layer 1. This significantly reduces the network load, ensuring scalability without compromising the base chain’s speed or security.
“The expectation in Web3 is quickly shifting from ‘fast most of the time’ to ‘fast all the time’,” said Zakit Mobad, founder of Sonami Foundation. “Sonami is committed to being the performance multiplier that unlocks Solana’s full potential. By integrating a Layer 2 solution, we ensure developers can build more ambitious real-time apps and users can enjoy a seamless experience, even during periods of high market volatility.”
A Stronger Ecosystem for Next-Gen dApps
The project confirms its focus on real-world use cases where split-second interactions matter most, including:
- Real-time multiplayer gaming.
- High-volume decentralized trading.
- Microtransaction-powered utility applications.
Growth and Roadmap
The Sonami presale phase continues, signaling proactive development. The project is focusing on its upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) and subsequent planned listings on both decentralized and centralized exchanges (DEX/CEX) after the presale concludes. This expansion ensures the ecosystem is resilient and ready for its next era of mainstream adoption.
About Sonami ($SNMI)
Sonami is a pioneering Layer 2 project built on the Solana blockchain, driven by a collective of seasoned blockchain developers and ecosystem architects. The team is united by a shared vision of solving scalability challenges at the protocol level. Sonami’s core mission is to enhance Solana’s transaction efficiency and reliability, ensuring the network remains resilient, capable, and ready for its mainstream future.
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David Dylan
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Belize City, Belize, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire
As Bitcoin MENA 2025, Solana Breakpoint 2025 and the Global Blockchain Show bring a packed Web3 summit week to the UAE this December, BC.GAME will host Breakpoint Eve: Stay Untamed with BC | MAKING IT RAIN on Wednesday, December 10 at WHITE Abu Dhabi (Yas Bay Waterfront). With sign-ups now exceeding 1,200, the event is shaping up to be one of the largest and most anticipated parties during the peak Bitcoin MENA and Breakpoint window.
BC.GAME has been operating for eight years as a crypto entertainment and community platform focused on gaming, sports and culture-led experiences in Web3. Its global profile includes ambassador collaborations with multi-platinum pop artist Jason Derulo, an official principal partnership with Leicester City FC, and a growing competitive presence through BC.GAME Esports, featuring CS2 stars s1mple and electronic.
Music lineup
The party will be headlined by international DJs Mari Ferrari and DubVision, following the official schedule across a full 21:30–03:00 run.
Special guests
BC.GAME Esports players s1mple and electronic are listed for special appearances, adding CS2 star power to the summit-week nightlife programme.
KOL attendance
BC.GAME’s KOLs will also be in attendance, adding a strong creator layer to the summit-week crowd mix.
On-site highlights
The official event information indicates interactive moments and live prize draws, including iPhone 17 Pro / iPhone 17, Labubu collectibles, and $BC-branded merchandise.
Event details
- Event: Breakpoint Eve: Stay Untamed with BC | MAKING IT RAIN
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: WHITE Abu Dhabi, Yas Bay Waterfront
- Time: 21:30–03:00
- DJ lineup: Mari Ferrari, DubVision
- Special guests: s1mple, electronic
About BC.GAME
BC.GAME is a crypto entertainment and community platform founded in 2017. It provides a wide selection of online entertainment experiences supported by crypto-native features and a global community ecosystem. Built for a digital-first audience, BC.GAME combines product scalability, user-focused design and ongoing innovation to serve players across key international markets. The platform continues to expand its offerings and community experiences in line with the evolving Web3 landscape.
Contact
Pr manager
Olivia Dixon
BC.GAME
[email protected]
Singapore, Singapore, December 5th, 2025, Chainwire
Hotstuff Labs today announced the public testnet for Hotstuff L1, a DeFi Layer 1 blockchain powered by DracoBFT, a custom-built consensus protocol. Hotstuff L1 is a purpose-built chain that pairs a highly performant on-chain order book with a programmable finance routing layer where validators act as last-mile gateways to trading, payments, and fiat rails.
Unlike general-purpose chains, Hotstuff L1 is designed as an Uber-style routing layer where validators deliver real-world financial access on demand.
Hotstuff Labs is backed by top-tier investors, including Delphi Digital, Dialectic, Stake Capital, Tykhe Ventures, and the founders of leading DeFi protocols such as 1inch, Safe, Biconomy, Socket, and more.
Julien Bouteloup, Founder of Stake Capital Group, said, “Hotstuff Labs is building a performant chain that links trading, payments, and real-world settlement into one coherent layer. The vision is to enable validators to become active financial access points. That aligns perfectly with how we see the future of infrastructure: decentralised, compliant, and directly plugged into the global economy.”
Validators as Financial Access Points
Beyond trading, Hotstuff L1 is architected so validators can opt in as permissioned financial service providers. On Hotstuff, validators aren’t just for consensus, they act as global financial access points for both the core trading engine and end users.
- For the core trading engine, stablecoin rails enable access to offchain liquidity.
- For end users, validators unlock last-mile connectivity for fiatcrypto on/off-ramps, payments, and FX use cases.
Deep integrations with leading payment platforms, on/off-ramps, banking partners, and card programs baked into the chain enable validators to earn by:
- Powering fiat stablecoin on/off-ramps
- Enabling regional payment and remittance rails
- Issuing or supporting cards and local accounts
- Serving as last-mile connectivity into different currencies and regions
The chain matches users to specific validators based on stake, performance history, and quality-of-service much like a routing layer combined with lightweight zero-knowledge proofs for trustless verification of both on-chain and off-chain actions.
“Most chains validate blocks. Hotstuff validates and delivers trustless access to money. It’s the Uber for financial validators, routing every flow to the right provider,” said Vyom Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of Hotstuff Labs. “We’re building a Layer 1 that can connect a trader in Asia, a remittance corridor in LATAM, and a card issuer in Europe on the same settlement fabric”.
Hotstuff Public Testnet: Now Open
The Hotstuff L1 public testnet is live and open to:
- Traders & Quants – can test early perp and spot trading, multi-venue vaults, and market infrastructure built directly on the core L1.
- Builders, Fintechs & Stablecoin Infrastructure Providers – can partner with Hotstuff Labs to enable new trading primitives, payments, FX, and settlement use cases.
- Validators & Node Operators – can run DracoBFT nodes, benchmark performance, and experiment with financial service modules.
Get Started
- Website: https://hotstuff.trade
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/tradehotstuff
- DracoBFT Whitepaper: https://hotstuff.trade/DracoBFT.pdf
- Community & Integrations: https://discord.gg/tradehotstuff
About Hotstuff Labs
Hotstuff Labs is building Hotstuff L1, a purpose-built DeFi Layer 1 for programmable finance, powered by the DracoBFT consensus engine and a modular execution fabric. With deep experience across finance, consensus, trading, cryptoeconomics, and protocol design, the team is creating a global routing layer that enables performant on-chain trading and connects payments, remittances, and fiat rails on a single, coherent chain.
For press & partnerships: https://x.com/hotstuff_labs
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Hotstuff Labs
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 5th, 2025, Chainwire
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, showcases the latest monthly performance update of its Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, with the top-performing fund recording 29.72% APR in November 2025. With wild swings across markets in the past month, Bybit PWM continued to deliver robust returns for high-net-worth clients with a disciplined, multi-strategy, and data-informed approach.
Performance Highlights
In the latest Bybit PWM newsletter for November 2025, Bybit PWM demonstrated consistent strength across its portfolio:
- USDT-based strategies: Average APR of 9.8%
- BTC-based strategies: Average APR of 18.09%
“Our clients depend on us to navigate volatile market conditions while maintaining focus on long-term wealth creation,” said Jerry Li, Head of Financial Products & Wealth Management at Bybit. “The November results demonstrate that disciplined, professional wealth management can deliver consistent returns and help our customers rise above market sentiments and distractions.”
Fig. Bybit PWM Strategy Return Trend
Source: Bybit Private Wealth Management November 2025 newsletter
Fund performance was calculated using Time-Weighted Return (TWR) methodology with assets aligned as of October 25, 2025, and benchmarked against funding arbitrage performance.
Bybit PWM provides high-net-worth clients with exclusive, customized wealth management services tailored to the unique demands of digital asset investors. The platform offers:
- Bespoke investment strategies and asset allocation
- Professional risk management and portfolio oversight
- Access to curated private funds and Bybit’s institutional-grade trading infrastructure
- Dedicated relationship management and expert guidance
For details of Bybit PWM’s September performance, users may visit: Bybit Private Wealth Management: November 2025 Newsletter
Bybit PWM is currently offering a special year-end opportunity for our eligible VIP clients. For a limited time, the minimum subscription requirement for the PWM solution has been halved to 250,000 USDT.
Qualified investors interested in exploring Bybit Private Wealth Management services may visit: Bybit Private Wealth Management
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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 Bybit.com.
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Bybit
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Sheridan, Wyoming, USA, December 4th, 2025, Chainwire
iAero Protocol Launches Token Sweeper Application, Announces LIQ Distribution Campaign.
Base-native liquid staking protocol introduces multi-token batch swap tool and six-month staker rewards program.
iAero Protocol, a liquid staking protocol on Base, today announced the launch of Token Sweeper, an application that enables users to swap multiple tokens in single transactions. The protocol also announced Season 1, a six-month campaign distributing 5% of LIQ token supply to iAERO stakers.
iAero Protocol allows users to deposit AERO or veAERO and receive liquid iAERO tokens. This provides liquidity for vote-escrowed positions while maintaining exposure to Aerodrome voting rewards.
Protocol Overview
Vote-escrowed token models require users to lock capital to earn yields. iAero Protocol offers an alternative approach: users deposit AERO, receive liquid iAERO, and can unstake at any time without penalties.
The protocol distributes 88% of revenue to iAERO & LIQ stakers. Revenue sources include Aerodrome voting rewards, bribe payments, and trading fees. Current staking returns are approximately 35% APR, derived from protocol revenue.
Token Sweeper Launch
Token Sweeper addresses wallet fragmentation from accumulated tokens across airdrops, yield farming, and trading activity. The application enables users to:
- Batch swap multiple tokens into USDC or WETH in single transactions
- Route through over 100 DEXs via aggregation for execution optimization
- Filter spam tokens automatically using updated blocklists
- Simulate transactions before execution
The application supports nine networks: Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Scroll, and Linea. Protocol fees are 0.05%.
Season 1 Distribution
Season 1 awards one point per iAERO staked per day over six months. At conclusion, 5% of LIQ fully diluted value will be distributed pro-rata based on accumulated points. A public leaderboard tracks participant standings.
The campaign rewards sustained staking participation while remaining accessible to new participants throughout the season.
Protocol Architecture
iAero Protocol aggregates user deposits into a collectively managed veAERO position on Aerodrome, Base’s primary decentralized exchange. This structure enables smaller depositors to access yields typically available only to large veAERO holders.
Base, developed by Coinbase, has established significant Layer 2 market presence. Aerodrome processes substantial daily trading volume, generating fee revenue for veAERO holders. iAero’s liquid staking model converts this yield stream into accessible returns for iAERO stakers.
Availability
iAero Protocol is live at iaero.finance. Token Sweeper is accessible at sweeper.iaero.finance. Documentation is available at docs.iaero.finance.
About iAero Protocol
iAero Protocol is a liquid staking solution enabling users to earn Aerodrome voting rewards without lockup requirements. The protocol manages a collectively-owned veAERO position, distributing 88% of revenue to iAERO & LIQ stakers. Built on Base, iAero combines yield generation with DeFi infrastructure products.
Media Contact:
- Website: https://iaero.finance
- Documentation: https://docs.iaero.finance
- Twitter: https://x.com/iaeroProtocol
- Discord: https://discord.gg/QryJDAkcfa
- Email: [email protected]
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Users should conduct their own research before interacting with any DeFi protocol.
Contact
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iAero Protocol
iAero Protocol
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San Francisco, California, USA, December 4th, 2025, Chainwire
54% of investors now use ChatGPT for trading and investment decisions. Only 11% trust the results. That gap, between AI’s promise and its spectacular failure in markets, represents billions in misallocated capital. TrueNorth just raised $3M to build the specialized intelligence that closes it.
The pre-seed round, led by CyberFund with participation from Delphi Labs, SNZ, GSR, and Ocular, funds what the team calls “the reasoning layer for financial intelligence”: domain-specific AI that doesn’t hallucinate when money’s on the line.
“Every vertical should have a specialized AI,” says Willy Chuang, co-founder at TrueNorth. “Legal has Harvey. Healthcare has OpenEvidence. But finance, the highest-stakes domain, is still using models trained on Reddit threads and the open web. We’re fixing that.”
The Generic AI Problem: Fast Markets, Slow Models
Drawing on experience across Meta, Temasek, and Goldman Sachs, the TrueNorth team recognized firsthand how generic models hallucinate, miss market context, and lack the structural reasoning professional traders use to navigate volatility.
“Generalized AI falls apart in financial environments,” says Willy Chuang, co-founder at TrueNorth. “Markets move too fast, the context is too deep, and mistakes are too costly. Domain-specific financial intelligence isn’t optional; it’s the future. And we’re the first to deliver it.”
This insight shaped TrueNorth’s core thesis that financial AI must be specialized, real-time, and grounded in expert reasoning. The platform converts elite trader expertise into AI agents through structured playbooks, real-time data fusion, and proprietary models trained specifically on market logic.
Early results validate the approach. Internal benchmarking shows 98% accuracy on finance-specific tasks, a 28% improvement over leading general models, while reducing latency by 80%. Beta users demonstrate 30-day retention at 33%, roughly double industry averages.
Expert traders as Digital Twins
Professional traders spend hours each day scanning markets, validating levels, managing risk, and journaling decisions—work that traditionally can’t be automated without engineering skills. Retail traders face the opposite challenge: even with tools, they lack the pattern recognition and frameworks needed to trade with consistency.
TrueNorth solves both problems by turning expert workflows into AI-powered digital twins. Through structured playbooks and agentic workflows, top traders can now encode their strategies using natural language, while everyday traders can act with the logic and discipline of the experts they follow. The startup has already partnered with leading educators, representing more than 1.5 million cumulative followers.
“Our platform is the first to model how professionals actually reason through markets. It abstracts complexity while preserving discipline,” explained Alex Lee, co-founder at TrueNorth. “Having agents identify trade setups and highlight risks in real-time, users can act with the logic of professionals without needing their decades of pattern recognition and institutional knowledge.”
40,000 Users Queued for Financial Intelligence
With backing from CyberFund, Delphi Labs, SNZ, GSR, and Ocular, plus strategic angels including Bryan Pellegrino (LayerZero), WeeKee (Virtuals Protocol), and Jordi Alexander (Selini Capital), TrueNorth is launching its public beta to a waitlist of 40,000+ users.
“AI is transforming the way people interact with apps.” says Konstantin Lomashuk, co-founder at Cyberfund. “Truenorth will redefine how people trade. With Truenorth people will trade better with AI-powered insights.”
The company is working with early adopters to co-build the agentic workflows that will define AI-native investing, where models don’t just answer questions but execute strategies, manage risk, and adapt to regime changes in real time.
Public beta will be opened today. Link to sign up below.
https://www.true-north.xyz/
Invite code: ABEAF9
About TrueNorth
TrueNorth builds domain-specific AI infrastructure for finance, translating professional trader expertise into adaptive intelligence that everyday investors can deploy. The platform combines structured reasoning, real-time data, and proprietary models to deliver financial insights that are accurate, context-aware, and execution-ready.
Contact
Co-founder
Willy Chuang
Advent AI LTD
[email protected]
Victoria, Seychelles, December 2nd, 2025, Chainwire
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the listing of the IRYSUSDT trading pair under its USDT-M Futures offerings. The contract is now live with a maximum leverage of 20x and includes support for automated trading via futures trading bots. The listing went into effect on November 27, 2025 (UTC+8), further expanding the platform’s extensive derivatives catalog.
The IRYSUSDT perpetual futures contract allows users to trade IRYS tokens against USDT with high leverage, enabling access to advanced strategies and algorithmic execution. The contract features a tick size of 0.00001, with funding fee settlements occurring every four hours. Trading is available 24/7, ensuring continuous access to the market for both institutional and retail participants.
Futures trading bots are now compatible with the IRYSUSDT pair, offering users automation capabilities for trade execution, risk control, and position management. This integration aligns with the increasing demand for AI-driven tools in crypto derivatives trading.
Bitget actively monitors and adjusts trading infrastructure in response to shifting market dynamics. Parameters such as leverage, tick size, and maintenance margin rates may be modified to maintain optimal trading performance and platform stability.
As part of its robust suite of futures products, Bitget supports USDT-M Futures, Coin-M Futures, and USDC-M Futures. USDT-M Futures, including the newly added IRYSUSDT, allow traders to manage multiple positions using USDT collateral within a unified margin system.
Users can learn more on Bitget’s website.
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BELIZE City, Belize, December 2nd, 2025, Chainwire
Crypto Fight Night (CFN) has confirmed a partnership with BC.GAME, which will serve as the event’s Exclusive Gaming Partner for the 2025 edition. A dedicated Crypto Fight Night section is now live on the BC.GAME homepage with official pre-fight betting markets for the full card ahead of fight night on December 5.
One of the most anticipated nights on the crypto fight calendar is just around the corner. On December 5, 2025, Crypto Fight Night (CFN) will team up with crypto-native online brand BC.GAME, which has been appointed as the event’s Exclusive Gaming Partner. Under the partnership, BC.GAME provides official betting markets for the entire CFN card, and a dedicated hub on the platform where players can place bets on every fight.
The collaboration focuses on the people in the decentralized world who are willing to “step into the ring” – real clashes under the lights, amplified by the energy of on-chain communities. The result is not just a show, but a full fight-and-gaming night tailored to crypto natives.
“Crypto Fight Night has always been about the people in Web3 who are willing to show up and put something on the line,” said Rahul Suri, CFN co-founder. “Partnering with BC.GAME gives that spirit a clear destination outside the ring – you watch the fights and, under the same brand, you can join the games and place your bets. It turns the whole night into one connected experience.”
Fight night + official markets
For the 2025 edition, Crypto Fight Night delivers a full evening where power in the ring meets Web3 culture.
In the ring, fans will see a complete professional boxing card built around a WBC Middle East title fight, supported by heavyweight clashes, a women’s bout, and appearances from personalities across the broader Web3 space.
Around the ring, founders, traders, builders, and creators come together under one roof, turning the event into a live snapshot of crypto culture with lights, music, and social moments.
As Exclusive Gaming Partner, BC.GAME has launched a dedicated online hub for CFN, giving players a single place to view the schedule, markets, and available bets:
- A prominent “Crypto Fight Night” section is live on the BC.GAME homepage;
- The full fight card, key data points, and main markets are aggregated in one place.
- Official betting options – including win markets, total rounds, and method-of-victory selections – are available so players can place pre-fight bets on every bout.
How to get involved
With the Crypto Fight Night hub now live on the BC.GAME homepage, players can:
- Preview the full fight card and running order ahead of December 5.
- Browse core information and official markets for each bout.
- Select the fighters they want to back and place pre-fight bets on CFN.
About Crypto Fight Night
Crypto Fight Night (CFN) is a high-intensity event IP that brings together boxing and the crypto world. Professional fighters share the stage with figures from cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3, combining live action, storytelling, and community engagement to create shareable high-energy moments and bring decentralized ideas into mainstream venues.
About BC.GAME
BC.GAMEBC.GAME is a crypto-native online gaming brand that blends games, sports, and entertainment content to deliver a variety of interactive experiences for players around the world. Designed with Web3 audiences in mind, the platform supports multiple digital assets and lets players follow live events, explore sports products, and place bets within a single ecosystem.
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