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Token2049 is the premier global crypto event series, with flagship 2026 editions in Dubai (April) and Singapore (October). It brings together the most influential VCs, founders, and institutional leaders to define industry trends. This tag tracks high-level networking insights and breakthroughs in DePIN, GameFi, and mass-market Web3 adoption emerging from these world-class summits.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Justin Sun ‘roast’ was just super-safe Trump references and banana jokes

Justin Sun ‘roast’ was just super-safe Trump references and banana jokes

The post Justin Sun ‘roast’ was just super-safe Trump references and banana jokes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Despite being billed as an event that would see “crypto’s provocateur” placed “in the hot seat” and under the spotlight, Token2049’s roast of Justin Sun was instead 10 minutes of jokes about his height, references to his touchy legal team, and his $6.2 million banana. The roast was uploaded to YouTube by an audience member but wasn’t shared online by Sun, his team, or any Token2049 affiliate. Actor and comedian T.J. Miller kicked off the event by poking fun at Sun’s history of scheduling conflicts and comparing his look to an AI image generator’s rendition of a “crypto bro.”  Things got slightly edgier when he touched on Sun’s unwillingness to give away a Tesla as part of a $20 million giveaway that he was accused of rigging.  The only footage shared by Sun features very little oftle of the actual roast. Read more: Justin Sun owns more TRX than everyone else combined, report “Before this roast, I did not know who you were. No, I really didn’t. But I googled Justin Sun Tes… Sorry, electric cars. Legal told me not to say that,” the comedian joked.   He later followed up with another jibe at Sun’s legal team, saying, “This is the only thing legal let me do in this. You can read all about how he negotiated a banana for $6.2 million in his new book, The Art of the Peel.” He continued, “You understand what I’m saying? The Art of the Peel like Art of the Deal. Legal would only let me talk about Donald Trump like that. That’s it.” Sun has been criticized for the multi-million dollar financial investments he’s made in Trump’s World Liberty Financial and the impact it might have had on the criminal proceedings against him in the US. Not every joke at the Justin…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/02

Ju.com Unveils the Next Stage of its Ecosystem at TOKEN2049 Singapore

Ju.com Unveils the Next Stage of its Ecosystem at TOKEN2049 Singapore

The post Ju.com Unveils the Next Stage of its Ecosystem at TOKEN2049 Singapore appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TOKEN2049 Singapore officially concluded on October 2. As a Platinum Sponsor, Ju.com showcased its rebrand and product rhythm across the exhibition floor, side events, and media activities. In her keynote speech, CEO and Co-Founder Sammi Li outlined the platform’s ecosystem expansion, the RWA liquidity framework of xBrokers, the JuPay financial ecosystem, and the core belief that “asset ownership is a digital human right.” On-site Engagement and Community Interaction The Ju.com booth attracted a constant stream of visitors, remaining one of the busiest spots at the venue. Visitors participated in the interactive “LOOK! Point. Click. Trade.” game and collected exclusive merchandise, including JU IP T-shirts and the Singapore-inspired “Merlion JU Bag.” The booth design adopted Ju.com’s upgraded orange-and-black color scheme with the distinctive “J” symbol at its core. During the conference, Ju.com collaborated with multiple ecosystem partners for joint promotions and hosted pre-event campaigns and prize draws. The official afterparty, “JuVibe: I’Mpossible Night,” brought together Web3 builders, investors, and community members from around the world. CEO Sammi’s Keynote Highlights Ju.com CEO Sammi Li opened her keynote with the visual logic behind the brand upgrade. On the screen, the word “Impossible” instantly shifted to “I’m Possible” as the orange “J” slid into place, creating a clear and immediate transformation. She explained that first-time users should no longer be discouraged by the hurdles of seed phrases, cross-chain transfers, or transaction fees. The essence of Ju.com’s brand upgrade is to make every interaction signal “this can be done.” The platform’s product philosophy is distilled into three simple steps: Point to the target asset, Click to initiate without an external wallet or seed phrase, and Trade with routing and settlement completed seamlessly in the background. A live demo showed how fiat deposits could flow frictionlessly into crypto and return to the trading screen within seconds.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/02

Avenir Group COO: Plans to launch a crypto trading platform for institutional clients

Avenir Group COO: Plans to launch a crypto trading platform for institutional clients

PANews reported on October 2 that during Token2049 in Singapore, at an event jointly organized by Avenir Group, CME Group, and FalconX, Avenir Group COO Jason Lan stated that the group is preparing to launch a new cryptocurrency trading platform. According to reports, the platform will mainly serve B-side customers, aiming to build an innovative solution that integrates traditional finance and the crypto market to provide institutional customers with more efficient transactions and liquidity. Public information shows that Avenir Group is a cutting-edge investment institution and family office founded by former Huobi founder Li Lin. It is also the largest Bitcoin ETF holding institution in Asia.

Author: PANews

2025/10/02

Tokenized stocks in 5 years: Tenev pushes the revolution

Tokenized stocks in 5 years: Tenev pushes the revolution

The post Tokenized stocks in 5 years: Tenev pushes the revolution appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The financial tokenization accelerates its pace. Vlad Tenev (CEO of Robinhood) has called it “inevitable,” comparing it to an incoming “freight train,” stating that in major markets we will see the first regulatory frameworks emerge in the next five years, while full adoption could take over a decade (CNBC). In this context, the debate focuses on numbers, timelines, and a potentially disruptive impact on market construction, post-trade, and costs. That said, much will depend on the coordination between authorities and operators. According to the data collected by our analysis team, updated as of October 1, 2025, over 60% of RWA and tokenization projects are still in the pilot phase, and less than 10% of the estimated value is currently liquid in tokenized markets; industry analysts note that the most advanced experiments involve bonds and private markets. These findings align with institutional research and reports that emphasize the importance of regulatory frameworks and shared infrastructures, both at the European and global levels (World Economic Forum, analysis and estimates on the global market; European Commission, regulatory initiatives and DLT Pilot Regime). In brief (TL;DR) 5 years: the first regulatory frameworks expected in key markets; widespread adoption in over 10 years. Tokenized market estimated at approximately $32 billion (RWA.xyz), compared to a global equity value exceeding $115 trillion (World Economic Forum, 2023 estimate, updates to 2025 indicate growth trends but low current penetration). Involved actors: traditional asset managers, banks, crypto exchanges, and DLT infrastructures. Main risk: regulatory uncertainty and challenges in integration with legacy systems. What Tenev said at Token2049 During the Token2049 in Singapore, Tenev described tokenization as “inevitable,” comparing it to a “freight train” in motion. According to the CEO of Robinhood, the main markets will see the first regulatory frameworks emerge within the next five years, although full-scale adoption will…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/02

1.3M BTC and 5.5M ETH

1.3M BTC and 5.5M ETH

The post 1.3M BTC and 5.5M ETH appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TL;DR Recently, digital asset treasuries aggregate approximately 1.3M BTC and 5.5M ETH according to third-party estimates: BitcoinTreasuries.net and industry analysis collected by Chainalysis Research. Data updated as of October 2, 2025. The sector shows signs of consolidation: stricter selection of projects, better infrastructure, clearer governance rules. The “it’s a bubble” thesis coexists, in parallel, with the arrival of more patient and institutional capital, especially on BTC, ETH, SOL, and TON. The Hook: Record Data, but “It Looks Like a Bubble” Corporations and foundations continue to accumulate tokens in their treasury, with numbers that surprise even industry insiders. At the Token2049 in Singapore, the CEO of TON Strategy, Daria Kapustina, stated: “it looks like it’s a bubble”. The contrast is stark: growing figures accompanied by the return of the word “bubble”. In this context, the signal is that the cycle is changing, with new dynamics and greater selectivity from investors, who are more attentive to sustainability and processes. According to data collected by our research team, which monitored dozens of on-chain balances and corporate reports between 2023 and 2025, many treasuries have indeed reallocated exposures towards assets with greater liquidity and formal custody infrastructures. custody services. Industry analysts observe an increase in requests for risk management policies and periodic reporting in consultations with foundations and corporates. Context and Key Statements Kapustina explained that Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT) have attracted fast capital, but now the focus is shifting to projects with more solid fundamentals, marking a phase of filtering rather than an immediate crash. It should be noted that the trajectory suggests a shift from indiscriminate growth to operational discipline. She recalled the role of Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy as a model of treasury in Bitcoin. Recently, the logic has also extended to Ether, Solana, and Toncoin, with TON Strategy active in…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/02

Pi Network Launches DeFi Tools as PI Slides 90%

Pi Network Launches DeFi Tools as PI Slides 90%

The post Pi Network Launches DeFi Tools as PI Slides 90% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Pi Network launches Testnet DeFi tools to shift 60M users from participants to builders. Token creation feature targets utility-based projects, avoiding speculative asset models. Pi trades at $0.2695 with bearish indicators, RSI near oversold and MACD showing weakness. Pi Network rolled out new development features on its blockchain Testnet in a bid to shift its 60 million users from passive participants into active builders.  The upgrades, which include a decentralized exchange, automated market maker pools, and token creation functions, arrive at a critical moment, with Pi’s token trading nearly 90% below its all-time high. The move raises the question of whether real functionality can restore confidence after steep losses. Related: After Six Years, Is the Pi Network Finally Delivering? Developers and Community Begin Testing Features The Pi Core Team confirmed that developers and community members can now test these tools using Test-Pi and dummy tokens.  Users are able to swap assets, provide liquidity, and simulate decentralized trading without risking live tokens. For Pi’s community of “Pioneers,” the features offer a chance to become familiar with DeFi mechanics before the Mainnet launches. Related: Pi Network Rolls Out Pi App Studio and Staking Feature at Pi2Day 2025 Event Founder’s Push for Utility at TOKEN2049 Dr. Chengdiao Fan, founder of Pi Network, announced the rollout during TOKEN2049, stating that the Testnet serves as a controlled environment to refine systems before Mainnet activation. According to the team, developers will be able to build their own interfaces on top of these base tools. At the same time, community members, known as Pioneers, can become familiar with the mechanics of decentralized finance. The initiative aligns with Pi Network’s stated aim of equipping its global user base with building blocks for applications, potentially transforming users into contributors rather than spectators. Beyond exchange and liquidity tools, Pi’s Testnet…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/02

Pi Network Launches Testnet DEX With AMM Pools: Mainnet Still Off-Limits

Pi Network Launches Testnet DEX With AMM Pools: Mainnet Still Off-Limits

Pi Network launches DEX and AMM liquidity pools on Testnet, allowing developers to test DeFi features before Mainnet rollout.   Pi Network has launched new decentralized finance (DeFi) features on its Testnet, including a decentralized exchange (DEX) and AMM liquidity pools. These tools allow developers to test DeFi functionality in a risk-free environment before they […] The post Pi Network Launches Testnet DEX With AMM Pools: Mainnet Still Off-Limits appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews

2025/10/02

Donald Trump Jr. Calls Crypto Conflict of Interest Claims ‘Complete Nonsense’

Donald Trump Jr. Calls Crypto Conflict of Interest Claims ‘Complete Nonsense’

Donald Trump Jr dismissed criticism that World Liberty Financial presents conflict of interest, telling CNBC at Singapore’s Token2049 conference that concerns are “complete nonsense.” The president’s eldest son stated he doesn’t believe anyone thinks his father “would be looking at ledgers on the blockchain to see who bought what, and that carrying any kind of favor.” Trump Jr., a co-founder of World Liberty Financial, appeared alongside CEO Zach Witkoff, son of U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. The executives emphasized their firm is “100% not a political organization” during a keynote speech, despite the company’s open connections to the Trump administration as it pursues global deals and expands into debit payments and tokenized commodity assets.Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Wilkoff of World Liberty Financial at Token2049 | Source: CNBC World Liberty Financial launched its USD 1 stablecoin in March 2025, six months after the company was founded in September 2024. The dollar-pegged token is backed by short-term U.S. government treasuries and includes a publicly traded governance token called WLFI. According to the company’s website, DT Marks DEFI LLC and Trump family members receive a major share of platform revenue and hold WLFI tokens. However, Donald Trump and his family have no officer, director, or employee positions. The Trump family’s crypto portfolio has grown to exceed $1.2 billion across multiple ventures. As of June, President Trump holds 15.75 billion WLFI tokens, representing 15.75% control of the entire project. His official financial disclosure shows $57.4 million in personal income from World Liberty Financial over the past year. His NFT collections generated an additional $1.16 million; however, these figures exclude substantial fees from the $TRUMP meme coin, in which his businesses hold an 80% stake. Family Empire Spans Mining Operations to Treasury Strategies The Trump family’s crypto activities extend well beyond World Liberty Financial. American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump and backed by Donald Trump Jr., surged 110% at its September debut following an all-stock merger with Nasdaq-listed Gryphon Digital Mining, briefly valuing the brothers’ combined stake at $2.6 billion before closing at around $1.5 billion. The company operates approximately 6,000 mining computers and has entered into a $2.1 billion controlled stock offering with Cantor Fitzgerald and Mizuho Securities to acquire more Bitcoin and upgrade its mining technology. Trump Media & Technology Group raised $2.5 billion in May to build a Bitcoin treasury, currently holding approximately 18,430 BTC worth $2.1 billion. As of June, Bitcoin represents more than 40% of TMTG’s overall market capitalization. However, its shares have consistently underperformed the crypto itself, falling 47% over the same six-month period, while Bitcoin gained 10.6% during that time. Donald Trump Jr. also purchased 350,000 shares in Thumzup Media Corporation worth nearly $3.3 million in July. The Nasdaq-listed company subsequently acquired DogeHash Technologies in an all-stock deal, creating what executives describe as the world’s largest Dogecoin mining platform with over 4,000 operational rigs expected by year-end. Democratic Lawmakers Label Ventures ‘Unprecedented Conflict’ Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters have led calls for investigations into World Liberty Financial, labeling the company an “unprecedented conflict” that could sway crypto policy. The House Committee on Financial Services Democratic Caucus stated Trump “rewrote the rules, then cashed in on the chaos he helped create” by gutting oversight and hyping risky tokens. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington described Trump’s deep crypto ties, involving partnerships with foreign businesses, as “unprecedented.” The organization tracked over 3,700 conflicts of interest during Trump’s previous term and warned he appears “poised to rack up more conflicts than ever, with even less transparency than last time.” An analysis by The Washington Post revealed that approximately 20% of current Trump advisors actively hold cryptocurrencies.Percentage of Trump advisors holding cryptocurrencies. | Source: Washington Post Trump’s youngest son, Barron, described as a “Web3 ambassador” in World Liberty Financial’s documentation, is estimated to be worth $40 million from his role in the family’s crypto businesses. The family’s ventures also include NFT trading cards, two memecoins, the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, and a recently launched $6.42 billion digital asset treasury company in partnership with Crypto.com. Trump’s crypto wealth now represents approximately 9% of his estimated $6 billion fortune, marking the first time digital assets have accounted for a sizable portion of his wealth as his real estate holdings decline

Author: CryptoNews

2025/10/02

Vitalik Buterin and Dr. Xiao Feng jointly launched the Ethereum Applications Group (EAG), inviting global Ethereum builders to jointly build a new paradigm of collaboration.

Vitalik Buterin and Dr. Xiao Feng jointly launched the Ethereum Applications Group (EAG), inviting global Ethereum builders to jointly build a new paradigm of collaboration.

Singapore, October 2, 2025 — During the globally anticipated Token2049 Summit, HashKey Group Chairman and CEO Dr. Xiao Feng and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin jointly launched the Ethereum Applications Guild (EAG) initiative. The initiative aims to bring together developers, researchers, teams and institutions in the Ethereum ecosystem to jointly build an open, transparent and sustainable collaboration mechanism, accelerate the development and implementation of native applications, and promote the Ethereum ecosystem from an "infrastructure-led" to an "application-driven" stage. Starting point: Exploration of Shanhaiwu, the prototype of EAG This initiative builds on the three-year residency experience of "Shanhaiwu." As a native collaborative space launched and supported by Dr. Xiao Feng in 2023, Shanhaiwu has previously established locations in Beida Lake, China; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Singapore, bringing together global developers to collaborate on AI, cryptography, public blockchain ecosystems, and public goods. Through three years of experience and accumulation at Shanhaiwu, participants have come to a profound understanding: the Ethereum ecosystem isn't lacking in technology or imagination; what's truly lacking is a sustainable, structured co-construction mechanism. Public goods and community support funds remain limited, and large-scale, real-world applications remain elusive. The EAG concept, grounded in Shanhaiwu's exploration, accumulation, and problem-solving, aims to fundamentally address the ecosystem's structural needs in application deployment, public goods support, and cross-sector collaboration. Vision: Build a collaborative mechanism to accelerate the implementation of real-world applications EAG is not a traditional foundation or accelerator, but rather an open initiative exploring the construction of a global collaborative network for Ethereum-native applications. Using Shanhaiwu as its primary application incubation site, it encourages developers to build, validate, and advance solutions to real-world problems. This initiative, rather than an organizational entity, proposes a mechanism to establish a new generation of collaborative paradigms for Ethereum ecosystem builders. Appeal: From East to West, call on global builders of the Ethereum ecosystem to build together At the initiative launch site, Dr. Xiao Feng said: The launch of the EAG initiative symbolizes the critical moment when the Ethereum application layer "breaks out of its shell"; the establishment of such an alliance is to unite the forces of all parties to welcome the arrival of the "1995 moment" of Ethereum and even the blockchain world - a new era of application explosion. HashKey will continue to invest in building the Ethereum ecosystem as always, and welcomes more native applications to grow and develop on HashKey Chain L2 to jointly enrich the application layer of Ethereum. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was in attendance and co-launched the initiative. In a speech at Shanhaiwu Singapore the previous day, Vitalik expressed his hope that more long-term community builders like Shanhaiwu, especially at the application layer, would choose Ethereum as their foundational infrastructure and work together to drive the ecosystem towards practical implementation. An invitation to the global Ethereum ecosystem Currently, the EAG initiative is in the early consensus stage. The alliance sincerely invites ETH treasury companies, technology companies, Layer2 teams, developer communities, protocol organizations and research institutions from around the world to join, aggregate multiple stakeholders, and jointly build a new paradigm for Ethereum applications driven by bottom-up, real collaboration, and push the Ethereum ecosystem from the infrastructure era into the golden stage of real influence. Invitation to join: contact@shanhaiwoo.com

Author: PANews

2025/10/02

Big Money Behind Prediction Sites: A Gamble or a Winner?

Big Money Behind Prediction Sites: A Gamble or a Winner?

Once niche tools for forecasting outcomes, prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have exploded into the mainstream—fueled by political drama, billion-dollar bets, and high-profile backing.

Author: Blockhead

2025/10/02

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