‍ARK DeFAI Launches AI x DAO Co-Governance System ARK (Ark DeFAI) has announced the launch of its DAO Governance System on October 12, 2025. This system introduces an "AI x DAO Co-Governance" model, integrating artificial intelligence into decentralized decision-making. Staked $ARK tokens will act as civic votes, while AI will simulate policy outcomes and identify risks. Carmelo Ippolito, Chairman of the ARK DAO Governance Council, stated, "When algorithms and citizens co-govern, decentralization evolves from a technical slogan into a true form of civilization." The system features five economic engines and a Consensus AI Layer that simulates outcomes to inform citizen votes.
‍CoinEx Shines at Taipei Blockchain Week 2025 CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, showcased its commitment to innovation and user engagement at the recent Taipei Blockchain Week 2025. As a Gold Sponsor, CoinEx offered valuable industry insights and a highly engaging interactive photo booth, attracting significant attention. The exchange, adhering to a "User First" philosophy, provides a secure and user-friendly trading environment for over 10 million users globally. CoinEx's participation underscored its dedication to the Taipei blockchain ecosystem and its strategy for global market expansion. Perry, Compliance Officer at ViaBTC, shared insights on navigating regulatory uncertainties and emphasized robust security measures for mining companies. CoinEx remains focused on asset security, diverse offerings, and fostering blockchain adoption and innovation.
‍CoinEx Shines at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 as Gold Sponsor CoinEx, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, demonstrated its commitment to Web3 innovation as a Gold Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025. The event provided a platform for CoinEx to reinforce its global brand and foster collaboration within the digital asset ecosystem. CoinEx also hosted its "ATH & Ale by CoinEx" event, gathering over 300 leaders and influencers to discuss community engagement and Web3 adoption. As "Your Crypto Trading Expert," CoinEx continues to offer accessible and secure trading experiences for its 10+ million users worldwide.
‍WAL Token Lists on Binance, Fueling AI Data Innovation The Walrus ecosystem announces the official listing of its native token, WAL, on Binance Alpha and Binance Spot exchanges starting October 10th, 2025. This follows a successful $140 million private sale and the platform's Mainnet launch. Walrus empowers users to control, verify, and monetize their data for the AI era. The WAL token is central to the ecosystem, supporting staking, governance, and service payments. Future plans include a deflationary model where tokens are burned with each transaction, enhancing scarcity. Rebecca Simmonds of the Walrus Foundation stated, "Listing WAL on Binance marks another step in that growing momentum." Originally developed by Mysten Labs, Walrus aims to transform data into a foundational asset.
‍Nikkei Soars, Yen Dips: Japan's Macro Shift and Crypto Ripple Effects Bybit's new report analyzes Japan's political transition and its impact on global markets, including crypto. The potential election of Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister has led to the yen's historic low and the Nikkei 225 reaching an all-time high, driven by pro-growth policies and revised expectations for the Bank of Japan. Major global macro events like Japan's leadership shift can influence capital flows into and out of the crypto market. A weaker yen may prompt exploration of decentralized assets, while increased volatility highlights the need for robust risk management in crypto portfolios. Key takeaways for traders include the global interconnectedness of TradFi and crypto markets, the impact of monetary policy on liquidity and risk assets, and the opportunities presented by heightened volatility.
‍Bitget Launches Auto Earn for Futures Traders Bitget has introduced Auto Earn, a new feature enabling futures traders to generate passive income from their margin capital. Users can convert USDT, USDC, or SOL into BGUSD or BGSOL, which then serve as margin collateral while earning returns. The feature offers a 5% APR for BGUSD (from USDT/USDC) and 6.67% APR for BGSOL (from SOL). Bitget COO Vugar Usi Zade stated that Auto Earn aligns with the vision of a Universal Exchange, offering value-maximizing solutions by allowing margins to secure positions and generate returns simultaneously.
‍Ireland's Proposed Law Threatens Global Digital Security, Including Crypto A draft bill in Ireland could grant law enforcement access to encrypted messages, creating a "backdoor" into secure communications. The Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) warns this could increase cybercrime, deter tech businesses, and compromise national security globally. For cryptocurrencies, strong encryption is fundamental for securing private keys, wallets, and blockchain transactions. Weakening encryption, even in one jurisdiction, sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the trust and autonomy of the digital asset ecosystem. This could force tech platforms to choose between complying with the law and exiting the Irish market. The GEC also urges Ireland to withdraw support for the EU's "Chat Control" bill, highlighting the critical role Ireland plays in shaping digital privacy in Europe.
‍The 'Debasement Trade' Goes Mainstream: Bitcoin as the Ultimate Hedge Financial institutions are increasingly adopting the "debasement trade," recognizing that central banks' monetary expansion devalues fiat currencies. This strategy positions assets like Bitcoin (BTC) as critical for wealth preservation. As Anthony Pompliano noted, institutions now have a framework to protect wealth against continuous money printing. While gold has historically served this purpose, Bitcoin is viewed as a superior alternative. Jeff Park of ProCap BTC highlighted this, stating, "We’ve been wanting to see private wealth management and financial advisers come to embrace Bitcoin as an allocation." Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan described the debasement trade as "the dark matter of finance. You can’t quite touch it, but it affects everything." Brian Cubellis of Onramp Bitcoin explains this is due to mounting deficits, rising debt, and suppressed yields, pressuring fiat currency value. Bitcoin's fixed supply and transparent, trustless design make it "anti-debasement by design," offering pure capital preservation. The declining US Dollar Index (DXY) further illustrates the need for such assets. https://cryptovka.ru/en/news/None/the-debasement-trade-goes-mainstream-how-bitcoin-becomes-tradfi-s-ultimate-hedge
‍Phala Network Migrates to Ethereum L2 for Enhanced AI Computation Phala Network, a decentralized cloud computing network, will fully migrate from Polkadot to an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2). This strategic decision, driven by community vote, aims to enhance scalability and enterprise-grade security for AI-integrated Web3 applications. The migration, starting before November 20, prioritizes consolidation within the Ethereum ecosystem for greater potential and EVM compatibility. Phala cited limitations in Polkadot's scalability and higher operational overhead compared to Ethereum L2. This move positions Phala to better deploy advanced technologies like TDX and GPU-based confidential compute, where it sees early commercial traction. Existing PHA token holders will receive ERC-20 tokens at a 1:1 ratio, with staking, rewards, and governance continuing uninterrupted. This shift strengthens Phala's position in the growing market for private and secure decentralized computation.
‍Crypto Compensation Paradox: Salaries Shrink Despite Bitcoin's Bull Run Despite Bitcoin's recent rally, cryptocurrency industry salaries are contracting. A report by Dragonfly highlights a "down market" for compensation, affecting nearly all roles. This signals a shift towards leaner operations and cost discipline after years of aggressive expansion. Key trends include: • Average total compensation declined across most seniority levels. • Entry-level positions saw the steepest cuts. • Executive-level compensation experienced the only meaningful increases. • Engineering roles continue to dominate headcount. Western Europe leads the crypto labor market, while Asia's share of hiring has doubled. The industry remains largely remote.