• Worldwide Market Expansion: The global cryptocurrency market has a total capitalization of approximately $3.08 trillion.
• Tokenization of Real Assets: The trend of tokenizing physical assets, such as real estate and commodities, is gaining momentum, offering increased liquidity and accessibility for investors.

Webstar Technology Group is proud to announce its strategic initiative to integrate cryptocurrency tokenization into its current and future real estate ventures. This forward-thinking approach aims to attract a broader spectrum of investors and offer dividend-paying digital assets, thereby enhancing value across select projects on a case-by-case basis.

By utilizing blockchain technology, Webstar will tokenize real estate assets, allowing investors to purchase fractional ownership through digital tokens. This method not only democratizes access to high-value real estate investments but also provides increased liquidity and transparency. Investors can trade these tokens on secondary markets, offering flexibility traditionally unavailable in real estate investments.

“Tokenization allows us to break down the barriers of traditional real estate investing,” said Ricardo Haynes, CEO of Webstar Technology Group. “By leveraging blockchain technology, we’re providing investors with secure, transparent, and efficient avenues to participate in our real estate projects. This approach will also enhance liquidity and potential returns for our shareholders.”

The move aligns with the growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies in the United States. Recent developments have demonstrated a clear shift toward embracing digital assets, including the establishment of initiatives to support blockchain infrastructure and digital currency reserves. In parallel, regulatory adjustments have begun to create a more favorable environment for innovation, making it easier for companies to explore blockchain-based investment models and tokenization strategies. Webstar’s adoption of tokenization is not only timely but also positions the company at the forefront of real estate investment innovation.

About Webstar Technology Group

Webstar Technology Group is a leading real estate development company committed to innovation and excellence with a focus on leveraging cutting-edge solutions to drive growth and create value, and the Company is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for its customers and shareholders. The Company is devoted to developing innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and provide unique entertainment, lifestyle and recreational experiences. With a focus on leading-edge entertainment, Webstar Technology Group is committed to creating destinations that inspire and delight. The Company will shortly be releasing more information on these and other relevant matters.

FLock.io, the private AI training platform, has announced a collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, to harness Alibaba Cloud’s Large Language Model(LLM) Qwen and cloud technologies to create advanced AI models for both domain-specific and general purposes.

Under the collaboration, FLock.io will create various AI models utilizing infrastructure and products from Alibaba Cloud. In the future, both sides will leverage their technical expertise to explore research opportunities and use cases in AI fields.

Beyond technical integration, FLock.io will cooperate with Alibaba Cloud to facilitate joint research initiatives, leveraging the collective knowledge and resources to explore new applications in both centralized and decentralized artificial intelligence.

“Partnering with Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen represents a transformative step forward for FLock.io. By leveraging the strengths of blockchain technology and federated learning, we are creating an environment where secure, privacy-preserving model training can drive real-world innovation,” said Jiahao Sun, Founder and CEO of FLock.io. “This collaboration goes beyond merely constructing superior AI models; it represents decentralized AI and blockchain technology successfully penetrating traditional AI sectors and achieving their product-market fit.”

Qwen, developed by Alibaba Cloud, is one of the most advanced open-source LLMs available today. Since its debut in April 2023, Qwen has been adopted by over 290,000 enterprises across industries, from automotive, manufacturing, and finance to gaming, healthcare, and robotics. Accessible via Alibaba Cloud’s generative AI development platform Model Studio, Qwen has been embraced by global businesses and developers.

About FLock.io

FLock.io is the first decentralized AI training platform, combining Federated Learning and blockchain to revolutionize AI development. It enables secure, privacy-preserving training without centralizing data, allowing communities to collaboratively create, train, and own AI models.

FLock.io’s ecosystem consists of three key components: AI Arena, a platform for competitive model training; FL Alliance, a privacy-focused collaboration framework that enhances models while preserving data sovereignty; and Moonbase, a decentralized platform that hosts and refines AI models, rewarding contributors and driving the growth of the DeAI ecosystem.

Users can learn more at FLock.io.

Keycard, a hardware wallet company backed by the Status team, is proud to announce the pre-sale launch of Shell, a revolutionary, fully open-source hardware wallet. Designed with modularity, transparency, and uncompromising security at its core, Shell enables users to seamlessly manage multiple wallets through interchangeable smart cards—called Keycards—for enhanced convenience and safety.

Early supporters can now pre-order Shell bundled with two Keycards at a discounted rate and gain access to exclusive pre-launch rewards ahead of its global release in October 2025.

Redefining the Hardware Wallet Architecture

Current hardware wallets often market themselves as transparent and open source, yet many lack true transparency in their designs—relying on closed-source components, exportable keys, or upgradeable secure elements that weaken user trust. Shell sets a new benchmark in wallet architecture.

“Hardware wallets need a complete rethink,” says Guy-Louis Grau, Project Lead at Keycard. “Users rarely realize that most hardware wallets allow private keys to be exported outside secure elements or rely on upgradable secure elements—both of which compromise the integrity and transparency of the device.”

Shell is powered by Keycard, an EAL6+ certified, open-source smart card that signs transactions and stores keys internally—ensuring they never leave secure hardware. Moreover, Keycard firmware is not upgradable by design, providing long-term assurance that the device behavior will never change post-manufacture.

Shell: Built for Transparency, Security, and Control

Shell is about more than security, it’s designed for those who demand verifiable control over their hardware and digital assets:

• 100% Open Source: Every layer—from chip software to hardware layout and 3D-printable casing—is verifiable and customizable, exceeding the transparency of leading competitors.
• Multiple Stealth Smart Cards: Users can store multiple seed phrases, or use backup cards safely—even if one card is lost, others remain secure.
• Air-Gapped Operation: Users can sign transactions safely using Shell’s integrated camera and QR-code interface—no USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connection to devices required.
• Duress PIN Support: Defends against physical coercion with a second PIN.
• Cross-Wallet Compatibility: Works seamlessly with major EVM and Bitcoin wallets like MetaMask, Rabby, BackPack,imToken, UniSat, BlueWallet and more using QR-based signing.
• Future-Proof Design: Easily replaceable battery extends the device life, and upgradable Keycards mean Shell adapts as cryptographic standards evolve—unlike most competitors.

Pre-Sale now Live: Limited Perks for Early Adopters

Customers who join the pre-sale will receive:

• A discounted Shell bundle with two Keycards
• Status Network KARMA rewards for participating in the growing ecosystem

️To reserve a Shell wallet and secure pre-launch rewards, users can join the pre-launch at: https://keycard.tech/keycard-shell

About Keycard

Keycard is a proud subsidiary of Status, a pioneer in the crypto industry known for its trusted products like the Status mobile wallet. With a focus on security, privacy, and user empowerment, Keycard continues to build hardware solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global crypto community.

Users can visit https://keycard.tech/keycard-shell

EASE Protocol Inc. (EPI) (easeprotocol.com), a revolutionary blockchain platform specializing in ease of use in enterprise and government-grade blockchain solutions, today announced that it has named blockchain legend and pioneer Michael Terpin as Chairman of the Board.

Terpin, dubbed the “Godfather of Crypto” by CNBC, will help guide EASE Protocol Inc as it delivers the power of blockchain, made for real people, to a variety of government and enterprise organizations. Terpin is founder and CEO of Transform Ventures, a leading blockchain advisory firm and venture studio, and Transform Studios, a Bermuda-based blockchain incubator. His first book, Bitcoin Supercycle, was published by Skyhorse Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster in November 2024, immediately becoming a bestseller in Amazon’s “Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies” category.

“I was attracted to EASE because it is one of the few projects in blockchain that is as easy for the user as the iPhone is. It truly lives up to its name,” said Terpin. “Not only that, EASE is creating technology that makes the Web3 management of keys as seamless as Web2’s management of passwords, all while upholding the highest standards of security. EASE’s technology provides a crucial missing link for myriad organizations inside and outside government, creating a satisfying and powerful bridge to Web3.”

A prolific angel investor, Terpin is also a general partner at digital asset fund managers Alpha Transform Holdings and Tradecraft Capital, senior advisor and LP at Alphabit Fund, and LP at four other crypto funds. He founded the largest advisory/marketing firm in the cryptocurrency sector, Transform Group, a pioneer in crypto platform launches that have included Augur, Bancor, Ethereum, Gnosis, Golem, Neo, Qtum, Tether, and WAX. He is also the founder of BitAngels, the first crypto angel network.

“Michael brings legendary experience and connections in the blockchain space. As a friend for many years, I know that our visions about the needs and future of the industry align. There’s no better person to help guide EASE Protocol towards bringing the benefits of blockchain to people everywhere,” said Douglas Horn, architect of the EASE Protocol and CEO of EPI.

In Web3, users typically have to remember a completely random and lengthy seed phrase, or else they lose everything. EASE acknowledges that governments don’t and simply can’t operate that way, with the omnipresent risk of 20% of their citizens losing their private keys and not being able to retrieve their assets. EASE can be used by governments and payment systems without having to re-educate end users, while removing the risk of them losing their passwords.

EASE Protocol distinguishes itself through a low-barrier-to-entry approach to blockchain adoption challenges. The platform offers single sign-on capabilities and intuitive interfaces that significantly reduce complexity compared to traditional blockchain systems. In addition, the protocol’s cross-chain functionality enables interoperability with existing blockchain ecosystems while maintaining its enhanced security and usability features, positioning the platform as a transformative solution rather than an incremental improvement over existing blockchain technologies.

About EASE Protocol

EASE Protocol is an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to address critical barriers that have limited blockchain adoption across multiple sectors, with a strategic focus on government and enterprise applications. By offering Single Sign-On capabilities, enhanced security without direct private key management, regulatory compatibility, comprehensive development tools, and cross-chain functionality, EASE Protocol delivers a transformative solution for organizations seeking to implement blockchain technology at scale. EASE Protocol Inc (EPI) is a C-corporation established under the laws of Delaware with headquarters in Washington State.

Verae, a startup co-founded by blockchain co-inventor Dr. Stuart Haber, announces its integration with Evercycle, a leader in ITAM innovation and asset circularity. The two companies are working together to seamlessly incorporate Verae’s blockchain technology into the Evercycle platform, enhancing the integrity, accountability, and transparency of ITAM/ITAD data.

Evercycle offers a comprehensive platform for IT device lifecycle management, focusing on automation, traceability, security, and sustainable practices. They help customers streamline processes such as device deployment, recovery, repair, refurbishment, redeployment, and asset disposition, providing end-to-end automation and transparency. Evercycle is built not just to track assets, but to move them.

Verae secures the integrity of digital records through blockchain technology. The company’s DataCubes™ provide a platform for organizations to enhance trust, transparency, and traceability across digital ecosystems. Verae’s blockchain technology provides secure, auditable records that can be selectively shared, enhancing data integrity and simplifying compliance.

By integrating Verae’s DataCubes into the Evercycle platform, the two companies provide an effortless means of implementing blockchain technology, creating an immutable history of each device throughout its lifecycle. Verae’s technology allows for linking records across multiple owners and custodians, offering a complete asset history for ITAM professionals, ITAD companies, risk and compliance teams, auditors, and regulators.

This partnership will enable enterprises and ITAD companies to immediately leverage blockchain technology, without implementing new software systems and without changing their existing business processes. The collaboration ensures transparent, immutable tracking of device histories, helping businesses to prove compliance with sustainability and data security requirements, as well as to prevent fraud.

As organizations face mounting pressure to track, report, and recover IT assets with precision and transparency, this collaboration underscores the value of blockchain-based validation in addressing the systemic gaps in today’s ITAM landscape.

“Integrating blockchain into ITAM is about solving for trust at scale,” said Nate Poynter, Founder and CEO of Evercycle. “Our company is focused on advancing the circular economy and making life easier for IT asset managers. This industry has long struggled with fragmented systems, unverifiable records, and opaque chains of custody. Evercycle’s collaboration with Verae ensures that asset data is secure, portable, and independently verifiable.”

IT asset management is entering a critical moment: enterprises are managing increasing volumes of hardware across distributed workforces while facing regulatory scrutiny around sustainability and data security. By leveraging blockchain, Evercycle and Verae aim to create a foundation for systems that are auditable and built for the next generation of asset recovery and reuse.

“Partnering with Evercycle is an important step toward a world where fully verifiable data serves as a backbone for compliance in the circular economy,” said James Garfinkel, CEO of Verae. “We’re not just testing tech — we’re creating a foundation for trust.”

For more information, visit https://www.evercycle.io and https://www.verae.com.

About Verae

Verae secures the integrity of digital records through blockchain technology. Co-founded by blockchain co-inventor Stuart Haber, Verae enables organizations to enhance trust, transparency, and traceability across digital ecosystems.

Unstoppable Domains, a Web3 digital identity platform, and the Bitcoin Cash have joined forces to launch .BCH, marking a major step forward in simplifying blockchain-based payments. The new domain extension gives Bitcoin Cash (BCH) users a personalized, secure, and user-friendly way to manage their crypto presence.

Bitcoin Cash, one of the leading peer-to-peer cryptocurrencies, processes over $4 billion in transactions each month and holds a market cap exceeding $5.3 billion. Known for fast, low-cost payments, BCH enables transactions in seconds—critical for real-world use cases like retail, cross-border transfers, and micro-payments, where delays can cost both time and trust. With .BCH domains, users can now replace complex wallet addresses with a human-readable name, dramatically improving usability and accessibility for both individuals and businesses.

Launched in collaboration with BCH.info and the Bitcoin Cash Foundation, the .BCH domain initiative reflects a shared vision of expanding blockchain access and creating real-world use cases for crypto. With a .BCH domain, users can send and receive crypto with ease, create decentralized identities, and unify their onchain activity under one simplified name.

“.BCH domains are more than just a convenience—they’re a leap forward in usability, security, and mass adoption,” said Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains. “By collaborating with the Bitcoin Cash Foundation, we’re making it easier for millions to engage with crypto in a way that feels intuitive and secure.”

Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast, developer, or enterprise, .BCH domains offer a powerful way to personalize your digital identity and transact with confidence in the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem. To learn more or claim your .BCH domain, visit unstoppabledomains.com.

About Unstoppable Domains

Launched in 2018, Unstoppable Domains is an ICANN-accredited registrar and leading digital identity platform dedicated to onboarding the world onto DNS and Web3. Unstoppable Domains provides Web3 domains minted on the blockchain, empowering individuals with full ownership and complete control over their digital identities, with no renewal fees.

Users can replace lengthy alphanumeric crypto wallet addresses with easy-to-remember human-readable domain names, streamlining their interactions with apps, wallets, exchanges, and marketplaces. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers for four consecutive years—2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—Unstoppable Domains has rapidly grown, boasting over 4.2 million registered domains.

For more information, please visit: https://unstoppabledomains.com/

About Bitcoin Cash

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency designed for fast, low-fee payments that don’t rely on central authorities. With a focus on scalability, usability, and economic freedom, Bitcoin Cash enables individuals and businesses around the world to transact securely, efficiently, and affordably using digital cash.

Backed by blockchain leader Antier, Helium Wars Token earns industry recognition as one of 2025’s top presale projects, underlining the GameFi sector’s growing maturity.

Helium Wars, the innovative Web3 shooter game powered by its native HELM token, has been recognized as one of 2025’s most promising token presales. Developed with Antier, the project merges AAA game development with true digital asset ownership through its advanced token economy.

A Strategic Leap for Web3 Gaming

Conceptualized and created by Antier’s blockchain specialists, Helium Wars is built to transform decentralized gaming with an innovative blend of engaging PvP gameplay, factional strategies, and a play-and-earn economic model. Based in a sci-fi galaxy where helium is the most desirable energy source, players are able to construct bases, fight for territory, and forge alliances—all while earning money in a blockchain-based economy.

Helium Wars’ key innovation is its token, which serves as the AAA game development in-game currency, reward medium, and governance asset, allowing players to gain real value and participate directly in the evolution of the game.

The HELM Token Economy

The HELM token is the lifeblood of Helium Wars’ ecosystem, acting as both in-game currency and governance tool. The players obtain HELM by competitive play, winning tournaments, and maintaining control over resources, and use it to purchase NFT-based weapons, character enhancements, and unique collectibles. The deflationary nature of the token, with a capped 1 billion supply and deliberate burning mechanisms, supports long-term value growth.

The Significance of Presale Recognition

The placing of Helium Wars Token in the 2025 Presale Token Rankings not only confirms the technical validity and vision of the project but also its potential to secure long-term interest within a saturated GameFi environment. The rankings are an indicator of early-blockchain project potential and are watched closely by both retail and institutional investors.

Contributing to its ranking is the token’s evident utility, well-organized presale mechanics, strong roadmap, and the credibility of Antier as a development incubator. Listing makes Helium Wars stand out from speculative tokens as a long-term ecosystem with actual in-game value.

Tokenomics That Reward Utility and Governance

The token is developed based on a deflationary model with a fixed supply of tokens and intended burn mechanisms for guaranteed long-term viability. The presale is set in staged rounds of rising price tiers as rewards for early participation and support of the community.

In contrast to common GameFi initiatives that are plagued by inflation and token uselessness, Helium Wars prioritizes token demand through substantial gameplay rewards, marketplace engagement, and governance involvement through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). This provides $HELM with both transactional and strategic value.

A Roadmap Backed by Experience

Antier’s incubation introduces a solid development framework, extensive blockchain knowledge, and a product-oriented approach to the project. Under Antier’s leadership, Helium Wars’ roadmap includes a phased and open rollout:

Q1 2025

• First game prototype ready for release
• Web3 integration and NFT marketplace
• Online multiplayer
• NFT sales
• Character & weapon updates

Q2 2025

• New game modes
• New map introduction
• MVP release on Testnet
• NFT holders events
• Website and collateral rebranding

About Antier

Antier, a renowned AAA game development company, provides unmatched blockchain knowledge to the Helium Wars project through its worldwide team of 1000+ certified industry experts. Their extensive GameFi and metaverse development expertise guarantees Helium Wars offers top-notch gameplay as well as sustainable economic models. From smart contract architecture and tokenomics design to game engine integration and wallet interoperability, Antier has provided full-spectrum game development support to transform Helium Wars into a scalable and immersive blockchain game.

Website: https://www.antiersolutions.com/
Telegram: https://t.me/AntierTeam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antiersolutions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antiersolutions/

Moonrock Capital aims to broaden opportunities for retail investors by integrating Echo’s community-driven investment platform.

Moonrock Capital, a crypto-native fund known for backing and accelerating early-stage Web3 startups since 2019, is joining the onchain investment platform Echo as a group lead.

As part of Echo, Moonrock will democratize access to its dealflow—bringing transparency, alignment, and community participation into its investment process.

“As a Web3-native prop fund, it’s a no-brainer for us. Community has always been at the heart of crypto—it’s time to put the people back at the top where they belong,” said Simon Dedic, Founder of Moonrock Capital.

Moonrock Capital has funded and incubated over 100 projects across all stages since its inception. With this move, the firm will provide community access to early-stage private deal flow.

About Moonrock Capital

Founded in 2019, Moonrock Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany. The firm seeks to invest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency sectors.

US-based crypto lender Lantern Finance expands its loan product lineup to include XRP and DOGE, catering to overlooked altcoin holders.

Lantern Finance, a fast-growing startup in the crypto lending space, announced today that it will begin offering loans backed by XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE), two of the most widely held altcoins by retail investors. The new offering allows users to borrow up to 25% of their crypto’s value at a 13% annual percentage rate (APR), plus a 2% upfront origination fee.

The move is part of Lantern’s broader strategy to serve crypto holders who sit outside the Bitcoin and DeFi ecosystems—investors who often lack access to borrowing tools despite holding large positions in major altcoins.

“While most lending platforms stick to BTC and ETH, there’s massive untapped demand among holders of assets like XRP and DOGE,” said Jung Won Kim, co-founder and CEO of Lantern. “We’re building the infrastructure to support the full spectrum of crypto collateral—not just what’s easiest to underwrite.”

The new loans can be disbursed directly in USD to a borrower’s bank account, reflecting Lantern’s focus on simplicity and compliance over DeFi-native complexity. Unlike decentralized protocols that require self-custody wallets and smart contract interactions, Lantern positions itself as a centralized and regulatorily compliant alternative with a straightforward user experience.

Key Loan Terms:

• Supported collateral: XRP, DOGE
• Loan-to-Value (LTV): Up to 25%
• APR: 13%
• Origination Fee: 2% upfront
• Term: 12 months
• Loan disbursement: USD wired to customer’s bank account or USDC stablecoin

Lantern says the terms are designed for longer-term holders looking to access liquidity without selling their crypto, potentially avoiding taxable events and market timing risks.

The company, which recently raised a $1 million pre-seed round, sees this expansion as part of its mission to bring more functionality and financial freedom to the average crypto investor. Unlike competitors that collapsed during the 2022 lending crises, Lantern emphasizes transparency, risk discipline, and not re-lending customer assets.

“Many XRP and DOGE holders still remember what happened with BlockFi and Celsius,” said Deegii Altangerel, co-founder and CTO of Lantern. “We were among those who lost funds too—and that experience shaped our entire product approach.”

With XRP and DOGE now live, the team says more altcoin-backed loan support is on the roadmap.

“Our long-term vision is to offer a full-suite of crypto lending products with a wide set of crypto assets to borrow against,” Kim said. “Adding support for these assets is just one more step in that direction.”

Xavier AI launches the first AI strategy consultant that provides clear, actionable business knowledge as presentation-ready slides. Designed for strategy, management, and marketing teams, the platform brings elite consultancy tools—once exclusive to firms like McKinsey—to businesses at a fraction of the cost.

Xavier AI can benchmark a company’s performance against competitors, estimate market sizes for new ventures, or build financial models in minutes. Beyond models like DeepSeek, Xavier leverages a proprietary reasoning engine developed in partnership with Professor Philip Parker, an INSEAD AI/ML pioneer with over 25 years of experience in Generative Data.

Xavier AI’s specialized agentic workflows tap into relevant industry databases, news, public financials, and internal documents. Mimicking the granular behaviors of strategy consultants, a state-of-the-art Dynamic Multi-Method Generation (DMG) model grounds its answers on real, identifiable sources, avoiding the chances of hallucination and ensuring the high quality of the content created.

Early adopters, including a major international bank with 50,000 employees, are already leveraging Xavier AI to refine their strategic planning and sales approach. The platform’s ability to turn complex data into concise, usable insights makes it a valuable tool for decision-making. Xavier AI’s Actions enable users to launch new activities immediately in Slack, SAP, Salesforce, and others.

“For 99% of businesses, hiring McKinsey was never an option, which puts them at a disadvantage,” said Joao Filipe, CEO and Co-founder of Xavier AI and a former McKinsey Consultant. “Xavier AI is capable of creating multiple high-quality strategies and overviews in seconds, faster than any human can achieve, at a fraction of the cost. This is a real step forward for how businesses operate.”

About Xavier AI

Xavier AI is the world’s first AI strategy consultant, built to provide businesses with expert-level insights at scale. Founded by former consultant Joao Filipe, AI pioneer Phil Parker (INSEAD), and private Silicon Valley investors, the platform merges advanced technology with deep expertise to meet the needs of strategy, management, and marketing teams globally. Beyond leveraging advanced language AI models, Xavier AI has created a proprietary reasoning engine that delivers practical solutions—such as competitor analysis, market sizing, and financial modeling—to companies previously priced out of top-tier consulting. With a mission to democratize strategic decision-making, Xavier AI serves clients ranging from startups to large enterprises, including early adopters like a leading international bank.

For more information, please visit https://www.xavier.ai/