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Having firmly established its presence in 2023 and 2024, GM Vietnam — Vietnam Blockchain Week now enters a new chapter, defined by greater ambition, expanded scale, and the spirit of Southeast Asia’s next-generation builders.

Vienna, July 10, 2025 – Today’s press conference marks the formal introduction of Bybit EU to Austrian and European media. With its EU headquarters now operational in Vienna and a full MiCAR license issued by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), Bybit EU enters the European market…

Bybit, the world's second largest cryptocurrency exchange platform by volume, today announces the official launch of Bybit.eu, a platform exclusively dedicated to users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Operated by Bybit EU GmbH, a crypto-asset service provider licensed under the MiCAR regulation, this initiative marks a major milestone in Bybit's mission: to offer a safe, transparent, and fully compliant digital asset exchange platform in Europe.

BALI, INDONESIA – April 2025 — Coinfest Asia, the largest crypto and Web3 festival in the world, is officially back. Taking place August 21–22 at Nuanu Creative City – Bali’s creative and cultural hub—the event will bring together a global crowd of 10,000+ founders, builders, investors,…

Monte-Carlo WAIB Summit Awards 2025 Announces Finalists in 10 Categories — Plus an Exclusive KOL of the Year Award — Voting Now Live!

The innovative video game studio Everreach Labs announced today a strategic collaboration with Twitch, the world's leading live streaming platform, as well as the release of a new gameplay trailer for its flagship title, REVENGE. This collaboration introduces CROWDPLAY GAMING, a revolutionary feature that transforms viewers into active participants, blurring the lines between gaming and watching.

The countdown has begun. Only 30 days remain to participate in Ozapay's explosive IDO on Solsale. After this phase, the OZA token will make its long-awaited debut on the Raydium DEX, ushering in a new era for hybrid euro-crypto payments. 

Paris, France – May 16, 2025 – In the sometimes tumultuous world of crypto, stories of community resilience are truly admirable. This is the case with Archethic, whose blockchain, after the dissolution of the initial development entities, not only survives but transforms, driven by a community more determined than ever. This new chapter comes with a major announcement: the launch of the BYOKey project and an opportunity for UCO token holders to convert their assets into shares of a future company aimed at securing digital identity in the Web3 era.

Vaulta, a scalable operating system powering Web3 Banking with fast, low-cost transactions and seamless blockchain connectivity, today announces a strategic partnership with Ultra, the one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers.

Paris Blockchain Week, Europe's premier blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, setting a new standard for industry gatherings. The event was a resounding success, drawing over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including an impressive 67% C-suite executives, demonstrating the strategic significance of blockchain across global business leadership.

VeChain, a global leader in real-world public blockchain applications proudly welcomes UFC CEO and Power Slap Founder Dana White as its newest official advisor. Dana joins Nobel Prize-winning physicist Sir Konstantin Novoselov on VeChain’s advisory board to create a team focused on driving real-world blockchain adoption through complementary expertise in mass marketing and scientific innovation.

Ultra, the one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, has completed a $12 million funding round led by Luxembourg-based multi-family office NOIA Capital through its NOIA Digital Assets fund.

Paris, France – April 2, 2025 – Paris Blockchain Week (PBW), Europe’s flagship blockchain event, returns to the iconic Carrousel du Louvre from April 8–10 with its most ambitious edition to date. More than 10,000 delegates from across the globe will gather in the French capital to hear from over 400 speakers, including industry heavyweights such as Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream, Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output, and Monica Long, President of Ripple. They will address topics ranging from open finance to regulatory frameworks like MiCA, while other keynote speakers will explore CBDCs and enterprise Web3 adoption.

WAIB Summit, the first and largest Web3 event in Monaco, is set to redefine the landscape of Web3 and AI in Europe. As the largest Web3 & AI focused summit in the world, this groundbreaking event will unite visionaries, industry leaders, investors from around the world and high-net worth individuals (HNWIs)  based in Monaco, for two days of high-impact discussions around the future of WEB3 and AI, cutting-edge showcases, and exclusive networking opportunities at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco.

Ultra, the one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, has appointed Maxime van Steenberghe as its new COO, marking the next milestone in the company’s aggressive expansion plans. Maxime’s appointment underscores Ultra’s commitment to building a powerhouse leadership team to execute its bold vision for the future of gaming. 

Paris Blockchain Week, the premier global event for blockchain professionals, reveals the first six headline speakers for its sixth edition, which will take place from April 8-10th, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Join Qubic & Vottun in Madrid for an exclusive hackathon where top Web3, blockchain, and AI developers will push the boundaries of decentralized computing. Compete for over €80,000 in prizes, network with industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience building on Qubic’s decentralized computing platform.

Ledgity Yield, a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and a member of the Chainlink BUILD program, announces the hosting of an exclusive X Space in collaboration with Chainlink Labs on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 PM CET. This online event will be an opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating Real World Assets (RWA) into DeFi in Europe, as well as the evolution of interactions between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance.

After reaching a new peak, Litecoin has entered a phase of consolidation, suggesting a possible continuation of the trend. Discover Elyfe's analysis to decipher the technical outlook for LTC.

On February 21, 2025, Web3 faced its most devastating hack yet—Bybit, a leading exchange, was hacked for $1.4 billion in ETH and staked ETH, sending shockwaves through the digital asset community. This unprecedented breach exposed a persistent truth: centralized exchanges (CEXs) are the Achilles’ heel in Web3 security.

Valletta, February 18, 2025 - OKX, a global leader in blockchain technology, announces today that it is among the first global cryptocurrency exchanges authorized under MiCA to offer its services throughout Europe.

The crypto market experienced an unprecedented surge in new token issuances in January 2025, raising concerns about liquidity fragmentation and its impact on altseason. According to recent data, over 600,000 new tokens were created during the month, twelve times more than the same period in 2024.

Naoris Protocol, the pioneer of Decentralized Cybersecurity, has launched the world’s first Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet, achieving over 2.5 million transactions and 500,000 users in its first week. This milestone signals a new era in Web3, where users fortify digital environments while earning rewards, and govtech and enterprises ensure data sovereignty with true post-quantum security.

Recently, the art market has seen a surge in activity, fueled by increasing wealth and a growing appreciation for art. However, the current trajectory of the market raises questions about its sustainability. Ahead of NFT Paris 2025, 10101.art, a platform at the intersection of art, technology, and blockchain, explores the current state of the art market, the impact of digitalization on supply and demand, and the role of technology in shaping a more sustainable future for art.

French electronic consumer brand METAVISIO — THOMSON Computing recently launched its first NFT collection as part of its web3 laptop initiative in partnership with io.finnet named ‘Metavisio.’

Valletta, January 23, 2024 - OKX, the global leader in blockchain technologies, announced today that it is the first Virtual Financial Asset (VFA) exchange to receive its MiCA pre-authorization. With this step, OKX is set to obtain the MiCA license soon, enabling it to offer its regulated crypto services to over 400 million Europeans from its Maltese headquarters.

Monaco – June 27-28, 2025: This summer, Monaco will become the global hub for innovation as it hosts a groundbreaking Web3 event from June 27 to June 28, 2025. After successfully organizing NFT FEST 2024 in Brussels, with an incredible lineup of speakers and partners—including Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands, Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, Yuga Labs, ApeCoin (ApeDAO), OKX and Adidas—they are now rolling out a more wide-ranging program in Monaco, combining the WAIB Summit, NFT FEST, and Ordinals Monaco.

Ultra, a next-generation web3 gaming platform, and METAVISIO — THOMSON Computing, a publicly traded web2 consumer electronics giant, announced a partnership to integrate Ultra’s cutting-edge gaming and entertainment ecosystem into all METAVISIO — THOMSON Computing laptops. The collaboration will see THOMSON Computing’s high-quality European-made computing range preinstalled with a rich library of games including the high-stakes, tactical FPS game, “Ashes of Mankind,” providing seamless access to gaming and championing an era of innovation in gaming distribution, European sovereignty in technology, and the institutionalization of gaming.