Web3

The SEC has replaced its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit with the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), shifting focus from crypto fraud to broader cyber threats like AI-related crime. While crypto enforcement continues, it is no longer the main priority under the new leadership.

Catizen has outlined ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its platform, complementing its broader strategy to expand the Mini App Center, grow its user and payment base, and extend its geographic reach.

Pi Network will launch its Open Network on 20 February 2025, ending its Enclosed Mainnet phase. With 10.14 million migrations and 19 million verified Pioneers, this transition unlocks Pi’s ecosystem for real-world use, enabling integration with other compliant systems.

Sony’s blockchain platform is launching its inaugural music release in collaboration with Coop Records, but doubts linger regarding its potential for widespread adoption.

Gate.io 是首届 Token of Love 香港音乐节的冠名赞助商，这是一项融合音乐与 Web3 技术的全球性活动。该音乐节定于 2025 年 2 月 19 日举行，恰逢 CoinDesk 的 Consensus Hong Kong 2025 会议，同时也标志着 Token of Love 系列的首次亮相。

Gate.io is the Title Sponsor of the inaugural Token of Love Hong Kong Music Festival, a global event blending music and Web3 technology. Scheduled for 19 February 2025, alongside CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2025, this festival marks the debut of the Token of Love series.

The platform will provide BTC and AVA rewards for users who book accommodations on Trivago using crypto. Could this incentive drive greater adoption and bring more users into the crypto ecosystem?

Binance’s former VC arm is now YZi Labs, the family office of co-founders Yi He and Changpeng Zhao. CZ will actively mentor startups, sparking speculation—could this be his fresh start beyond regulatory hurdles?

MetaMask and Ramp Network now allow users to convert Ethereum from Layer 2 networks directly to fiat, cutting mainnet fees and delays. This simplifies Web3 access and bridges it with traditional finance.

Sanrio partnered with NTT Digital and other companies to launch a wellness-focused campaign using non-transferable NFTs to reward participants for completing wellness tasks. The initiative, part of NTT's Web3 Jam project, combines blockchain technology with real-world activities to enhance engagement and promote health.