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Homepage > News > Business > Philippines names Henry Aguda as new DICT Chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that the country’s digital transformation will accelerate under the leadership of Henry Rhoel Aguda, the newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The department is responsible for the Philippines’ development and promotion of information and communications technology agenda, such as using blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in support of national development. “Sa pamumuno ni Secretary Aguda, tiwala akong mas mapapabilis ang digital transformation ng bansa. Hangad nating makinabang ang bawat Pilipino sa mga oportunidad…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez (@ali_charts) published a new UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) chart on X that offers a deep look at where large chunks of DOGE have last changed hands. This histogram shows distinct clusters of on-chain activity,…

This article explores its unique gameplay and answers the question: What is Gunz, and how does it stay relevant with cutting-edge features, and what are the token utilities in contributing to the on-chain economy?What is GUNZ?Gunzilla Games created the blockchain-based platform GUNZ. Its function is to enable users to own, acquire, and exchange in-game objects as digital assets like NFTs and works with video games.Built on the Layer 1 Avalanche subnet, the platform wants to utilize a scalable and energy-efficient blockchain network to manage the ecosystem effectively.By utilizing blockchain technology to guarantee the ownership and tradeability of in-game assets, it…

Crosschain US-dollar stablecoin USDT0 has been deployed to Optimism’s Superchain, increasing access to the world’s most widely used stable asset across Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystem.On March 27, Optimism announced that the dollar-pegged USDT0 is now live on the OP mainnet. The crosschain stablecoin’s first deployment was on Ink, Kraken’s DeFi-focused layer-2.USDT0 is essentially a bridged version of Tether’s USDt (USDT), designed to extend the stablecoin’s adoption across various blockchains. It launched within the Tether ecosystem independently in January, with support from Tether and its CEO, Paolo Ardoino. Superchain is a network of layer-2 chains designed to scale Ethereum through Optimism’s OP…

Echos, the artificial intelligence platform for agentic tokens, is shutting down. On March 27, the AI agent platform, developed by Cosmos based liquid staking platform Stride, notified its community that operations will cease on May 1, 2025. Echos, which launched in beta in November 2024, cited low adoption as the main reason for its closure. According to a notice posted on X, the experiment failed to gain meaningful traction, reflecting a broader slowdown in the crypto AI agent space. “Echos was always an experiment. Unfortunately, Echos has seen little adoption. Also, the overall AI agents market has contracted significantly,” the…

Lawmakers in the US Senate Banking Committee questioned prospective Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Paul Atkins on his ties to the crypto industry and how he might regulate digital assets if confirmed.Questioning Atkins at his nomination hearing on March 27, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said the former SEC commissioner had had “staggeringly bad judgment” in his role leading up to the 2008 financial crisis — Atkins served at the agency from 2002 to 2008. Sen. Warren also asked Atkins to disclose the buyers of his consulting firm Patomak Global Partners — which advised crypto exchange FTX before its collapse…

Quick take: The new fund also attracted participation from new European and Asian institutional backers. The fund is slightly smaller than the crypto VC firm’s second fund, which closed at $120M in December 2021. Maven 11 plans to deploy the new fund over the next 3-4 years and will cover projects, including new deals, pre-seed and seed, as well as Series A and follow-on investments. Maven 11 has closed its oversubscribed third fund at $107 million, surpassing the initial target of $100 million. However, the it tool took several months longer than initially planned to secure the funding, wth the…

AgriDex annnounced the first on-chain farmland transaction on the Solana network was successfully completed. The deal consists of a $165,000 land purchase in Zambia. The purchase was settled immediately at no cost using AgriDex’s digital settlement system. AgriDex is a Solana (SOL)-based platform focused on real-world assets with a focus on the global agricultural industry. The payment was transferred from a buyer to Sustainable Agricultural Development in Mauritius. This is a real example of how blockchain can faciliate cross-border transactions, making large-scale deals cheaper and quicker. By comparison, standard bank transfers can take several business days to complete and at…

Canada is approaching a pivotal federal election, and the future of its crypto industry hangs in the balance. In light of this, Coinbase is sounding the alarm that unless Canada swiftly implements clear, innovation-friendly regulations, it risks falling behind its international counterparts. The exchange’s Canadian country director, Lucas Matheson, emphasized in a blog post that while Canada has been a leader in the crypto space, the lack of proactive policymaking presents a danger.Crypto is Growing In the Hands of Retail in CanadaA growing number of Canadians are already engaged with crypto. According to Coinbase, an estimated five million Canadians hold…

Solana-based memecoin BONK has acquired Exchange Art, a digital marketplace for fine-art NFTs.  The move brings new leadership to the platform, with artist J.T. Liss stepping in to guide the marketplace’s next phase. BONK (BONK) is a cryptocurrency built on Solana (SOL), a blockchain designed for fast and low-cost transactions. Memecoins, like BONK, are cryptocurrencies inspired by internet culture. While some are created as jokes, others, including BONK, have grown into active ecosystems. Exchange Art has officially been acquired by @bonk_inu to ensure the perseverance, longevity, and advancement of art on Solana.As long time supporters of the arts, BONK plans…