Singapore – BitNet, a scalable and modular Layer 1 blockchain platform, has launched its core network infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), and real-world asset applications. The launch comes amid rising global crypto adoption, with over 562 million people, or 6.8% of the world’s population, now owning cryptocurrency. BitNet addresses key limitations in existing blockchains, including high entry barriers, fragmented liquidity, and network congestion. Its ecosystem supports subnet-level customization, high-throughput scaling, and composable smart contracts, making it ideal for dApps requiring low fees, fast finality, and high security. BitNet Subnets Offer Speed, Flexibility, and Regional Compliance Unlike traditional...

As the global Bitcoin ecosystem undergoes rapid evolution, the mining industry—long dominated by capital and resources—is experiencing an “efficiency revolution.” Driving this transformation is BitX, a technology-driven company committed to optimizing Bitcoin mining performance. BitX is challenging the traditional mindset that mining success hinges on hardware expansion. Its flagship product, the Bit-X V2 Accelerator, utilizes proprietary hashing path optimization algorithms, protocol compression modules, and real-time instruction orchestration systems. Already deployed across multiple countries, Bit-X V2 has delivered up to a 100% increase in mining output efficiency, drawing significant attention from global mining operations and institutional investors. BitX is spearheading the...

New Delhi, India — In the vibrant heart of India, where ancient traditions intersect with the rise of smart cities and digital infrastructure, global blockchain pioneers gathered for a landmark event: the Rickys Chain Project Conference, hosted by Rickys Foundation. This was more than a meeting — it was a milestone in the movement toward a decentralized, sustainable, and inclusive future. A Meeting of Minds, A Meeting of Movements From Seoul to Zurich, Dubai to New York, and now in New Delhi — Rickys Foundation continues its mission to unite world leaders, strategic partners, and crypto visionaries. At the conference, delegates...

AINX, a decentralized AI computing network built on the Helioq Protocol, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding. The round was led by AlphaGamma, with participation from multiple prominent angel investors across the Web3 and AI landscapes. Founded in 2023, AINX is taking aim at a future where AI is no longer centralized. With its flagship edge device – Helioq NodeX – AINX empowers everyday users to contribute compute power, train models, and run intelligent tasks from anywhere. All while earning tokenized rewards in a system that’s fair, transparent, and privacy-respecting. “We believe that AI should not be monopolized by centralized...

 Business Insider has ranked Laura Rippy, Alumni Ventures Managing Partner & member of the Board of Directors, #1 on its 2025 Seed 40 list of the “Best Women Early-Stage Investors.” She was also ranked #25 on the publication’s all-gender Seed 100 list of the “Best Early-Stage Investors” – one of only six women on the list. The annual rankings, compiled with quantitative analysis from Tribe Capital’s Termina platform, spotlight investors whose early bets are reshaping high-growth sectors from artificial intelligence to defense tech. Rippy previously appeared on both lists in 2024. “Great founders lean into volatility; they know that uncertainty opens room for category-defining ideas,” said...