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Ozak AI Is Emerging as a Destination for Funds Leaving Low-Growth Coins With Limited ROI Headroom

Investors are increasingly shifting funds towards Ozak AI (OZ), moving away from low-growth cryptocurrencies with limited ROI potential. The OZ token has demonstrated significant growth, rising 14x from its initial price of $0.001 to $0.014 through seven presale phases. It is projected to achieve a 71x ROI upon listing, potentially reaching $1 per token. This would turn a $100 investment into $7,100. Further growth could yield returns as high as 300x. Ozak AI has raised over $6.14 million by selling 1.12 billion tokens, driven by its technical strengths including cross-chain functionality and community-focused utilities such as governance participation and auto-optimized yields. Strategic partnerships with Openledger, Meganet, Phala Network, and Weblume are enhancing its ecosystem by improving on-chain data tools, AI training capabilities, and developer projects. These factors position Ozak AI as a high-growth alternative in the crypto market.

TheNewsCrypto02/25 11:20

Ozak AI Is Emerging as a Destination for Funds Leaving Low-Growth Coins With Limited ROI Headroom

TheNewsCrypto02/25 11:20

21Shares brings new SUI Spot ETF to Nasdaq: ‘The moment is finally here!’

Despite a cautious market environment, 21Shares launched the Spot SUI ETF (TSUI) on Nasdaq, enabling traditional investors to gain exposure to Sui (SUI) without direct crypto management. The Sui network demonstrates strong utility, processing $6.5 billion in DEX volume over 30 days and over $100 billion in stablecoin transfers for six consecutive months. Executives highlighted Sui's rapid growth and institutional relevance. The crypto community reacted with excitement and price speculation, though SUI saw only a modest 1.74% gain to $0.8718. 21Shares faces competition from Canary Capital and Grayscale, which recently launched similar ETFs. This expansion into altcoin ETFs signals broader crypto market maturation beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ambcrypto02/25 11:02

21Shares brings new SUI Spot ETF to Nasdaq: ‘The moment is finally here!’

ambcrypto02/25 11:02

Agentic Finance Panorama Report Q1 2026: x402 Payments Surpass $50 Million, ERC-8004 Sees 24,000 Agent Registrations

Agentic Finance Report Q1 2026: x402 payments exceed $50M, ERC-8004 sees 24K agent registrations. The sector has grown rapidly, with autonomous agents now managing user funds via crypto infrastructure. Key developments include the x402 payment standard processing over 15M transactions in 30 days and partnerships with AWS and Stripe. The ERC-8004 identity protocol, launched in late January, enables agent registration and trust-building. Agentic Finance products are categorized by autonomy and intelligence, with rule-based systems dominating capital allocation due to reliability. The ecosystem is expanding with institutional interest, including Grayscale’s decentralized AI fund and Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol. Retail users lead adoption, while infrastructure advances support agent operations. Regulatory clarity and stablecoin growth are expected to drive further institutional adoption and agentic finance maturity.

marsbit02/25 09:34

Agentic Finance Panorama Report Q1 2026: x402 Payments Surpass $50 Million, ERC-8004 Sees 24,000 Agent Registrations

marsbit02/25 09:34

How Does Backpack's Staking Token for Equity Conversion Work?

Backpack, a Solana-based wallet and exchange platform founded by ex-FTX members, has announced a novel staking-to-equity conversion plan. Users who stake its native token for at least one year can convert those tokens into real company equity at a fixed ratio, with 20% of equity reserved for this program. This move aims to transition users from token holders to legal company owners. The platform emerged post-FTX collapse, initially focusing on wallet and NFT services (like the Mad Lads NFT collection) before launching its exchange. It has over $4000B in cumulative trading volume and $350M in user assets. Backpack’s tokenomics include a 1B total supply, with 62.5% pre-IPO allocation. The TGE releases 250M tokens (25% of total), entirely distributed to users. The model ties token release to milestones and future IPO, blending crypto incentives with traditional equity. However, the plan faces regulatory challenges, particularly from the SEC, which may classify the token as a security. Dual ownership via tokens and equity could complicate IPO efforts and investor relations. Despite risks, Backpack’s approach attempts to innovate beyond typical “token-as-reward” models by linking crypto community growth to real equity value and long-term ownership.

Odaily星球日报02/25 09:11

How Does Backpack's Staking Token for Equity Conversion Work?

Odaily星球日报02/25 09:11

How Does Backpack's Staking Token-to-Equity Conversion Work?

Backpack, a Solana-based wallet and exchange platform founded by ex-FTX members, has announced a novel staking-to-equity conversion plan. Users who stake its native token for at least one year can convert those tokens into real company equity at a fixed ratio, with 20% of equity reserved for this purpose. The platform emerged after FTX’s collapse, having lost 80% of its operational funds, and gradually built its user base through its Mad Lads NFT community and a compliant exchange. It recently acquired FTX Europe and secured regulatory licenses. Backpack’s tokenomics include a 1 billion total supply, with 62.5% pre-IPO allocation. The TGE will release 25% of tokens, entirely to users. The model ties token distribution to IPO milestones—a rare hybrid approach in crypto. This move aims to transform users from token holders into legal company owners. However, it faces significant regulatory challenges, particularly from the SEC, which may view the token as a security. The dual-structure of token and equity could also complicate IPO investor relations. While innovative, the plan operates in a regulatory grey area—attempting to bridge decentralized tokenomics with traditional equity financing.

marsbit02/25 09:10

How Does Backpack's Staking Token-to-Equity Conversion Work?

marsbit02/25 09:10

The Silicon-Carbon Co-Governance Journey of a Crypto Company — Cobo's Internal AI Transformation

From its core crypto custody and stablecoin payment operations, Cobo began exploring AI integration in late 2024. Initially, the team experimented with an MCP-based app store but pivoted due to high development costs and lack of standardization. Facing high talent costs and internal resistance, Cobo shifted focus inward, aiming to transform internal operations rather than client-facing products first. A major challenge was security: the company implemented a permission-based internal knowledge system and agent framework using Claude and Gemini with zero-data-retention agreements, ensuring strict data isolation and auditability. Adoption was slow until management enforced AI integration top-down, starting with an OKR Agent that automated goal-setting, progress tracking, and performance reviews. This “silicon-carbon co-governance” approach made AI use mandatory and performance-linked. Over 100 department-specific agents were developed—for customer service, legal, sales, and more—shifting the company’s mindset from hiring more people to deploying AI systems first. Key learnings: healthy cash flow is essential for such transformations; change must be driven from leadership; enforced usage is necessary; and internal AI maturity must precede external AI products. As an outcome, Cobo recently launched WaaS Skill, an AI-agent-integrated financial API layer, reducing development cycles from weeks to conversation-level interactions—a direct result of its internal AI transformation.

marsbit02/25 09:05

The Silicon-Carbon Co-Governance Journey of a Crypto Company — Cobo's Internal AI Transformation

marsbit02/25 09:05

Trader Nets $6.7M Profit as PIPPIN Hits $0.8454 All-Time High

Despite the broader crypto market experiencing extended fear and major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum facing significant monthly declines, the altcoin PIPPIN has demonstrated remarkable resilience. It reached a new all-time high of $0.8454, with one trader realizing approximately $6.7 million in profit from an initial $180,000 investment made four months ago. Over the past month, PIPPIN surged over 157%, making it one of the top gainers. Its price is currently around $0.80, with key resistance near $0.85 and support around $0.75. Technical indicators suggest strong bullish momentum but also hint at potential short-term consolidation due to overbought conditions. Daily trading volume increased by 53.37%, reaching $102 million.

TheNewsCrypto02/25 08:11

Trader Nets $6.7M Profit as PIPPIN Hits $0.8454 All-Time High

TheNewsCrypto02/25 08:11

HashKey Exchange to List HSK, Enhancing the Compliant Circulation Path for the Group's Ecosystem Token

HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest licensed digital asset exchange, will list HSK, the HashKey Group ecosystem token, on February 25th at 16:00 Hong Kong Time. Trading will be available exclusively to eligible professional investors. Deposit and withdrawal services for HSK are now active via HashKey Chain or the Ethereum network (ERC20). This listing marks HSK's official entry into a Hong Kong licensed trading platform, enabling regulated trading and circulation. As the native token of HashKey Group, HSK supports the Group's diverse business operations, which include licensed trading, investment and asset management, tokenization, and infrastructure services. It also functions as the native token for HashKey Chain, where it is used to pay for Gas fees. HashKey Group stated it will continue to advance its ecosystem and infrastructure development within regulatory frameworks, focusing on transparency and long-term growth to expand institutional-grade digital asset applications. Michelle Cheng, Director of HashKey Exchange, emphasized that the listing aims to enhance HSK's trading channels and liquidity, supporting broader ecosystem development in response to growing market demand for compliant and auditable blockchain infrastructure. HashKey Exchange, a subsidiary of HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), is one of Hong Kong's first licensed retail virtual asset exchanges, holding Type 1, Type 7, and VATP licenses from the SFC. It is ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certified and does not serve users in Mainland China, the U.S., and certain other jurisdictions.

marsbit02/25 06:33

HashKey Exchange to List HSK, Enhancing the Compliant Circulation Path for the Group's Ecosystem Token

marsbit02/25 06:33

Will Espresso [ESP] hit $1B valuation? Korean listings spark 80% explosion

Espresso (ESP) surged 80% in 24 hours to $0.173, driven by aggressive capital inflows following its listings on major Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb. The breakout was supported by explosive volume of $881M and record Open Interest of $56.03M, indicating strong speculative and spot demand. Historically, Korean listings fuel extended rallies, and with support from Binance and Coinbase, the project's infrastructure narrative gained significant momentum. This capital rotation suggests a potential path toward a $1B valuation, though sustainability depends on continued demand and stable liquidity.

ambcrypto02/25 02:03

Will Espresso [ESP] hit $1B valuation? Korean listings spark 80% explosion

ambcrypto02/25 02:03

Here’s The Most Important XRP Development That No One Is Talking About

Crypto pundit Jay Nisbett highlights a significant yet underreported development in the XRP ecosystem: SBI is issuing on-chain bonds that immediately provide holders an equivalent amount of XRP and pay interest over three years. This $65 million retail offering in Japan is seen as a form of "carry trade easing," allowing investors to mitigate risks from yen inflation and declining spreads by holding A-rated bonds while gaining XRP exposure. Nisbett argues this mechanism is objectively better than holding yen or buying XRP outright, and could lead to larger institutional offerings, deeper liquidity pools, and broader adoption of XRP through structured financial products.

bitcoinist02/24 23:02

Here’s The Most Important XRP Development That No One Is Talking About