‍Gate Group Launches Gate Australia to Enhance Global Compliance Gate Group has officially launched Gate Australia, registered with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider. This strategic move on November 3rd, 2025, strengthens the company's commitment to regulated and localized cryptocurrency operations. Gate Australia offers tailored services, including a fully localized website, products, and functionalities, alongside robust security measures like SSL-encrypted connections and offline Bitcoin wallet technology. Founded in 2013, Gate Group serves over 43 million users globally and is dedicated to "security, transparency, and compliance," reinforced by 100% reserve proof.
‍HashKey CEO: Programmable RWAs Will Revolutionize Finance Anna Liu, CEO of HashKey Tokenisation, outlined a transformative vision for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025. She highlighted its potential to solve the traditional finance "impossible trinity" of balancing yield, efficiency, and risk control. Liu emphasized a shift beyond simple asset digitization to "programmable economies" powered by smart contracts. Key features include programmable collateral, atomic settlements, embedded compliance, and automated distribution, enabling dynamic asset lifecycle management. This evolution promises unprecedented optimization in yield generation, operational efficiency, and risk management for the RWA sector.
‍GiftlyCard.com Validated as Secure Provider Amidst Digital Gift Card Surge GiftlyCard.com has received validation from independent review platforms like ScamRatings.com, confirming its legitimacy and security. This is particularly relevant as the platform supports cryptocurrency payments, offering enhanced convenience and security for digital asset holders. The digital gift card market, especially for gaming platforms like PS5 and Steam, is experiencing rapid growth. However, this has led to an increase in fraudulent cards. GiftlyCard.com's verification services, praised for transparency and instant delivery, aim to combat this issue. The platform also integrates cryptocurrency payments alongside traditional methods, catering to a global audience and leveraging blockchain's security features. The global gaming gift card market exceeded $20 billion in 2024, making secure platforms like GiftlyCard.com crucial for consumer trust.
‍French MPs Advance Measure to Tax Crypto as 'Unproductive Wealth' French lawmakers have moved a step closer to taxing digital assets by advancing an amendment that includes cryptocurrencies in the definition of "unproductive wealth." The proposed tax, part of the 2026 budget process, passed the National Assembly with a vote of 163-150. It aims to expand the scope of taxable assets to include "digital assets," alongside other items like precious objects and planes, for individuals with over €2 million in such wealth. A flat 1% tax rate would apply. The crypto community has expressed strong concerns. Éric Larchevêque, co-founder of Ledger, stated the amendment "punishes all savers who wish to financially anchor themselves to gold and Bitcoin." He warned it could compel holders to sell assets to meet tax obligations and fears the €2 million threshold may be lowered in the future. The measure still requires Senate approval but has a strong probability of coming into effect on January 1.
‍Denmark Withdraws EU Chat Control Proposal Denmark, holding the EU Council presidency, has reportedly withdrawn its proposal for "Chat Control" legislation, which aimed to screen encrypted messages for illicit content. This decision is a significant win for digital privacy and encrypted messaging platforms like Telegram and Signal, as it prevents mandatory client-side scanning. Tech giants will continue to voluntarily screen messages, maintaining user privacy and end-to-end encryption. Digital freedom advocates and the crypto industry, including Circle's Patrick Hansen and the EFF, have widely applauded the move, attributing it to strong public pressure. The current voluntary framework expires in April 2026.
‍HTX Ventures Named Top Web3 VC, Eyes AI-Blockchain Future HTX Ventures, the investment arm of global crypto exchange HTX, was awarded "Web3 Venture Capital Fund of the Year" at Blockchain Life 2025. The firm achieved a 2.25x MOIC and is focusing investments on DeFi, AI agents, RWA tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure. Alec Goh, Head of HTX Ventures, discussed market shifts, noting the October 11 "black swan event" highlighted fragility due to thin liquidity and leverage. He described the current market as a "post-speculation consolidation phase" and identified AI and blockchain integration as the next major development cycle. Goh anticipates AI Agents interacting with smart contracts and Initial Model Offerings (IMOs) within 2-3 years.
‍MAPU Token Achieves $100K+ Volume in First Month, Prioritizing Utility The MAPU token has surpassed $100,000 in 24-hour trading volume within its first month, demonstrating significant early-stage growth. Launched on Uniswap and PancakeSwap across Ethereum and Polygon networks, MAPU highlights a market shift towards auditable, utility-driven tokens. MAPU powers the MatchAwards platform, connecting over 87,000 users to $2.3 trillion in contracting opportunities. Its utility includes affiliate rewards, marketplace discounts, and advertising modules. The team is preparing for select centralized exchange listings, emphasizing transparency and on-chain accountability.
‍MCSV Launches AI-Powered Platform for Tokenized Short Dramas MCSV (mcsv.tv) introduces a revolutionary ecosystem integrating short dramas, blockchain, AI, and user revenue sharing. This platform aims to transform short dramas into digital assets, addressing piracy and non-transparent revenue chains. Key features include blockchain-based IP copyright protection, revenue distribution via smart contracts, a decentralized user-driven promotion model, and user revenue sharing. An AI-driven production model reduces creation time to 5-8 weeks per season. Users can earn through promotion, building teams for recurring revenue, and acquiring IP/NFT rights, thereby participating in asset growth. MCSV seeks to become the "Netflix of Short Dramas" for the digital age.
‍Bitget and Fasanara Capital Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Digital Asset Liquidity Bitget, a Universal Exchange (UEX), has partnered with London-based fintech investment firm Fasanara Capital to advance tokenized and onchain finance. The collaboration will focus on liquidity provision, data-driven products, and integrating real-world assets (RWAs) into digital markets. This synergy aims to create a more fluid and advanced global capital network.
‍"Sunk-Cost-Maxxing" Hinders Long-Term Crypto Development Rosie Sargsian, head of growth at Ten Protocol, warns that the crypto industry's focus on chasing new narratives over building sustainable solutions is impeding long-term development. She describes the current "18-Month Product Cycle" as a rapid shift between trends, fueled by reduced venture funding and pressure for quick results. Sargsian states that meaningful infrastructure requires 3-5 years of development, which is currently unachievable due to the focus on short-term gains. This is further exacerbated by a lack of incentive for sustained platform adoption beyond speculative interest, leading to early investors dumping tokens. Sean Lippel of FinTech Collective echoed these concerns, noting incredulity towards long-term vesting strategies and lamenting founders getting rich without building lasting projects.