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Accelerating Institutional Adoption and Investment
Market

Accelerating Institutional Adoption and Investment

Alongside the evolving regulatory picture, the period saw continued and expanding engagement from institutional investors and traditional financial players.

April 24, 20257 min read
Blockchain for Social Good: SDG Blockchain Accelerator Launch
Adoption

Blockchain for Social Good: SDG Blockchain Accelerator Launch

The Blockchain for Good Alliance, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and EMURGO Labs, launched the SDG Blockchain Accelerator to support sustainability initiatives.

April 24, 20255 min read
Gaming and NFTs: Ubisoft Continues Web3 Exploration with Might & Magic Fates
Gaming

Gaming and NFTs: Ubisoft Continues Web3 Exploration with Might & Magic Fates

Major game publisher Ubisoft announced Might & Magic Fates on April 24, developed in partnership with Immutable, marking its third blockchain game initiative within six months.

April 24, 20254 min read
Canada Positioned for Blockchain Advantage Among G7 Nations
Adoption

Canada Positioned for Blockchain Advantage Among G7 Nations

Reports highlighted Canada's potential to outpace other G7 nations in blockchain adoption, attributed to factors like homegrown talent, regulatory agility, and a strategic national vision.

April 24, 20256 min read
CME Group to Launch XRP Futures, Expanding Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offerings
Markets

CME Group to Launch XRP Futures, Expanding Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offerings

CME Group announced plans to launch XRP futures contracts on May 19, 2025, citing steadily increasing institutional and retail adoption of XRP and its underlying ledger as key drivers.

April 24, 20256 min read
Market Recovery and Sentiment Improvement
Market

Market Recovery and Sentiment Improvement

After experiencing downward pressure earlier in the year and into early April, the digital currency market exhibited notable signs of recovery and improved sentiment during the latter half of the observed period.

April 22, 20256 min read
Stablecoin Market Capitalization Reaches New Record High of $234.6 Billion
Market

Stablecoin Market Capitalization Reaches New Record High of $234.6 Billion

The total market capitalization of stablecoins reportedly reached a new record high of $234.6 billion during this period, reflecting their increasing utility within the digital asset ecosystem.

April 20, 20255 min read
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: Key Technological Milestone
Technology

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: Key Technological Milestone

Significant attention was directed towards Ethereum's next major network upgrade, codenamed Pectra, scheduled for mainnet activation in May 2025.

April 18, 20259 min read