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HONOR Announces Global and UK Launch of the HONOR 90 and HONOR Pad X9
The new HONOR 90 combines Best-in-class Camera and Intelligent Features and More for Capturing Spontaneous Moments and Sharing Great Vibes
HONOR Pad X9 combines Stunning Display, Incredible Audio System, and Massive Storage for both Superior Entertainment and Educational Experiences
PARIS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR 90 in European markets, including the UK. Featuring an impressive 200MP Main Camera and an industry-leading Quad-Curved Floating Display with eye-comfort technology, the HONOR 90 packs groundbreaking hardware and software to empower the always-on generation to capture and share their vibes in outstanding detail.
“At HONOR, we strive to empower consumers all around the world with our leading technology to seize the day and share their vibe.” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd. “From the outstanding camera innovations and human-centric display solutions, through to the blazing fast performance enabled by best-in-class hardware and our intelligent MagicOS, the HONOR 90 Series will delight consumers worldwide with its exceptional experience, and particularly the content creators who are looking for a smart and dependable partner with which they capture their exciting lives.”
HONOR 90: a Powerful and Versatile Camera for Capturing Stunning Photos and Videos
The triple camera system consists of a 200MP Main Camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide and macro camera with a 112° field of view, and a 2MP Depth Camera that helps the camera accurately gauge distance. Supporting multi-frame fusion, a noise reduction algorithm and pixel binning to achieve the light-capturing performance that is equivalent to having large 2.24µm pixels (16-in-1), the 200MP Main Camera produces excellent high dynamic range (HDR) photos and detailed, bright shots in low light situations.
HONOR 90 also introduces the new Portrait Mode, including 2X zoom portraits to deliver imaging results that better highlight the subject in frame. Portrait mode has also been upgraded to help users effortlessly create exceptional portraits with well-defined facial features, accurate skin tones and an authentic bokeh effect that naturally blends the background with the subject.
At the front, the 50MP Front Camera captures stunning selfies with exceptional detail, making the HONOR 90 an ideal choice for budding and seasoned content creators.
Designed to help vloggers streamline their workflows, the HONOR 90 also employs artificial intelligence (AI) for video denoising and video mode recommendations, as well as for AI Vlog Assistant that enables users to generate a social media-ready 15-second video with just a few taps. The HONOR 90 achieves omnidirectional noise reduction with a signal-to-noise ratio of 20dB, which is close to a professional recorder, allowing users to capture clear human voices without background noise.
Immersive Viewing Experience on Display
Equipped with a 6.7-inch Quad-Curved Floating Display[1], the HONOR 90 supports a high resolution of 2664×1200, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and up to 1.07 billion colors, bringing visual content to life in stunning colors and vivid clarity. The HONOR 90 also supports a peak HDR brightness of 1600 nits, allowing for optimum display readability, even under bright light.
The display is fast and responsive with an adaptive screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz[2], this is dynamically adjusted according to the displayed content to strike the optimal balance between visual fluidity and battery life. With HDR10+ support and HDR certifications from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, the HONOR 90 ensures users can enjoy an exceptional multimedia experience in any setting.
Reflecting HONOR’s commitment to human-centric technology, the HONOR 90 is equipped with industry-leading eye comfort features[3]. Equipped with TÜV Rheinland’s Flicker Free Certification and achieving the risk-free dimming level, the HONOR 90 is perfect for today’s content-hungry generation. The display supports the industry’s highest Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming frequency of 3840Hz[4], effectively minimizing the strain it puts on users’ eyes when it is set at low brightness. The display also features Dynamic Dimming that simulates natural light to alleviate eye fatigue, and HONOR’s Circadian Night Display technology which filters blue light and promotes natural melatonin secretion to improve user sleep quality at night.
Sleek and Stylish Design
Inspired by haute couture and luxury jewelry, the HONOR 90 exudes class with its 7.8mm[5] thin and 183g[6] lightweight body. The smooth, rounded edges wrapping the smartphone make it as much a joy to hold as to behold, and the Deeply Reinforced Glass provides users with peace of mind knowing their smartphone is built to last. At the rear, HONOR 90 features the iconic N Series classic Dual Ring Design, with rounded elements crafted with precise cutting techniques to produce a brilliant shine that adds an extra touch of elegance to the smartphone.
Incredible Battery Life Matched by Fast Performance
The HONOR 90 is embedded with a large 5000mAh[7] battery to support all-day use. On a single charge, the smartphone can provide up to 19.5 hours of continuous local video streaming. When its battery is low, users can take it back up to 45% with 66W HONOR SuperCharge in just 15 minutes. Fast and battery efficient, the HONOR 90 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, which has a 20% better GPU and 30% better AI performance compared to its predecessor. The internal temperature is kept in check by a 147% larger vapor chamber, facilitating efficient heat dissipation that allows the HONOR 90 to stay cool.
A Truly Personalized Experience with HONOR MagicOS 7.1
Running the latest Android 13-based HONOR MagicOS 7.1, the HONOR 90 packs a raft of enhanced smart features like Magic Text which intelligently recognises text on an image and allows users to directly perform actions with important information.
Pricing and Availability
The HONOR 90 is available in 3 fashionable colours including Midnight Black, Emerald Green and an exclusive colour to the HONOR website, HiHonor: Diamond Silver. Starting from today on HiHonor the HONOR 90 will be available in the UK for the RRP of £449.99 for 8GB+256GB and £499.99 for 12GB+512GB respectively.
From the 6th – 18th July HiHonor has a 5% off voucher for those who use the code: AUKH905, and if customers purchase the HONOR 90 via HiHonor before the end of July, they will also be able to purchase an HONOR Pad X8 for just £9.99, saving £130.
From the 7th July, the HONOR 90 will be available to pre-order Amazon, Very and Currys. If customers pre-order via these retailers between the 7th-18th July, they will receive an HONOR Pad X8 free of charge. From the 19th July, the HONOR 90 will be officially on sale via these channels.
With Argos, the 19th July, the HONOR 90 will also be available and customers will receive a free Pad X8 (worth£139.99) until 2nd August 2023.
At Three, the HONOR 90 and HONOR 90 Lite will be available from the 26th July. When purchasing on HONOR 90 on pay monthly tariffs with Three, customers will be able to trade-in their old smartphone and receive £250 off, PLUS a free HONOR Pad X8 (worth £139.99). For HONOR 90 Lite on pay monthly with Three, customers will be able to trade-in their old smartphone and receive £100 off.
Pad X9: Best-in-Class Display, Incredible Audio System, and Massive Storage for a Superior Entertainment and Educational Experience
Boasting an impressive 11.5-inch HONOR FullView Display, six-speaker audio system with HONOR Histen sound tuning technology, and up to 128GB storage[8], the HONOR Pad X9 offers a superior entertainment and educational experience with its host of smart features and an elegant look. HONOR Pad X9’s dual-mirror dual-ring deco design complements the tough contouring to produce a stylish form factor that has a thickness of only 6.9mm[9] and weighs just 495g[10], giving students and professionals the maximum portability on the road.
Featuring the HONOR FullView display, the HONOR Pad X9 supports a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels and has an exceptional screen-to-body ratio of 86% for an optimum viewing experience.
The all-new HONOR Pad X9 features six speakers to cover multiple directions. With a higher volume level and a deeper, richer bass, it offers users a full-range stereo effects whenever and wherever they choose. Supporting HONOR Histen, the HONOR Pad X9 delivers vibrant and dynamic 360° sounds that further enrich any listening experience. Firing downwards, the two bottom speakers’ audio will also bounce off surfaces to give listeners a more cinematic surround sound experience.
The HONOR Pad X9 comes with the latest Android 13-based MagicOS 7.1 with smart features like HONOR Connect. With HONOR Connect, users can use multiple HONOR devices at once to view notifications, and transfer files between devices on a single screen. The massive screen and high resolution of the tablet also allow for greater multitasking possibilities through APP Multiplier, which are two built-in MagicOS features that enable split-screen viewing.
With the support for Google Kids Space[11], the HONOR Pad X9 offers a way for children to discover, create and learn with a curation of safe content in an engaging way. Users can manage the content that may be viewed and establish screen time limits with the Family Link app, providing parents with peace of mind when they allow their children to play with the tablet.
Pricing and Availability
The HONOR Pad X9 is available in Space Grey. Starting from the 10th July the HONOR Pad X9 will be available for purchase in the UK via HiHonor with an RRP of £179.99. If customers purchase via HiHonor before the end of July, they will also receive a complimentary pair of HONOR Earbuds X5.
The HONOR Pad X9 will be available from Argos, Amazon, Very and Currys from the 19th July.
For more information, please visit HONOR online store at www.hihonor.com/uk.
About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services.
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[1] Data from HONOR labs.
[2] On different application interfaces and gaming screens, the screen refresh rate may be slightly different.
[3] The 3840Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming technology of HONOR 90 is TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certified and achieves the risk-free dimming level, which only takes effect when the refresh rate is 120Hz. The testing standard for the TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certification follows the correlation between the flicker risk level and the flicker frequency in the IEEE Std 1789-2015 standard, which defines the flicker-free level as when the dimming frequency is higher than 3125Hz. The phone is not medical equipment and is not available for treatment.
[4] The screen supports a maximum high-frequency PWM dimming of 3840Hz, which takes effect in low-brightness scenarios. Please refer to the actual experience. The phone is not a medical equipment and is not available for treatment.
[5] Data from HONOR labs. Actual dimensions may vary based on the configuration, manufacturing process, and measurement method. The thickness (7.8mm) of the phone does not include the camera bump.
[6] Data from HONOR labs. Total weight include battery. Actual weight may vary due to product configurations, manufacturing processes, and measuring methods.
[7] The typical capacity is 5000mAh, and the rated capacity is 4900Ah. (Non-removable Battery)
[8] The available internal storage may be smaller as part of the internal storage is occupied by software. Actual memory space may change due to application updates, user operations, and other related factors.
[9] Data from HONOR labs.
[10] Refers to the Wi-Fi only models. Models supporting LTE connectivity weigh approximately 499g. Data comes from HONOR labs. The actual weight may vary based on the configurations, manufacturing process, and method of measurement.
[11] Google Kids Space requires a Google Account for your child. Parental control feature requires the Family Link app on a supported Android, Chromebook, or iOS device.
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Blockchain
Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 15, 2025 (BTC’s Push, Pi Network Fund, Stablecoin Levers, JPM Pilot, OKX × Man City)
Every trading day, Blocks & Headlines decodes the most significant moves in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, blending market updates, strategic analysis, and thought—so you can stay ahead in Web3’s fast-moving world. Today’s briefing zeroes in on five game-changing developments:
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BTC’s $58 Million Raise for ETH Purchases – Bitcoin miners diversify treasury strategies.
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Pi Network’s $100 Million Ecosystem Fund – A mass-user blockchain backs its next growth stage.
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Three Levers to Drive Stablecoin Public-Sector Adoption – Regulation meets innovation.
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JPMorgan’s Landmark Blockchain–TradFi Pilot – Institutional rails cross the blockchain chasm.
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OKX Rolls Out Alt Manchester City Campaign – Crypto sponsorship enters the football pitch.
Together, these stories highlight key themes: treasury diversification, community-driven funding, regulatory frameworks, institutional integration, and mainstream partnerships. Read on for detailed analyses—and what each means for your crypto strategy.
Introduction: The New Vistas of Blockchain
Blockchain’s evolution this spring underscores a pivotal shift: from pure speculation to strategic deployment. Bitcoin miners, long reliant on transaction fees and network incentives, are now allocating capital to Ethereum, signaling maturation in treasury management. Meanwhile, user-centric chains like Pi Network are mobilizing massive funds to underwrite decentralized app ecosystems. Governments and regulators, too, are pivoting toward structured frameworks—envisioning stablecoins as pillars of public-sector modernization. At the same time, legacy finance players like JPMorgan are testing blockchain rails for cross-border value exchange, while leading exchanges pursue high-profile sporting partnerships to prime global audiences for crypto adoption.
These diverse developments convey one clear message: blockchain is entering its juggernaut phase, where strategic capital deployment, regulatory alignment, and mainstream integrative efforts coalesce to propel Web3 into the next chapter. In this briefing, we unpack each story’s nuances, assess market and technological impacts, and offer takeaways for investors, developers, and institutional players alike.
1. BTC’s $58 Million Raise to Bolster ETH Purchases
What Happened: On May 14, Bitcoin miner collective BTC’s Push announced a successful $58 million secondary raise aimed squarely at funding strategic Ethereum acquisitions for staking and DeFi yield farming purposes. This follows earlier Treasury diversification moves by Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms, but on a larger, coordinated scale.
Source: The Block
The Mechanics of the Raise
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Participants & Structure: The round drew in leading crypto funds—Multicoin, Paradigm, and Pantera—via convertible note instruments, offering 8% interest and a conversion price tied to a 10% discount on ETH’s 30-day volume-weighted average price.
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Allocation Strategy: Proceeds will funnel into direct ETH purchases on major spot venues and institutional OTC desks, with a tranche reserved for Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs)—including Lido and Rocket Pool tokens—to capture liquid yields.
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Rationale: Facing compressing Bitcoin margins amid halving-driven scarcity of block rewards, miners are diversifying into Ethereum’s staking economy, capitalizing on predictable APRs (currently ~4.5%) and burgeoning DeFi revenue streams.
Market Implications
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Cross-Chain Treasury Management: BTC miner allocators validating ETH staking signals an era where major protocol economies interweave on the balance sheets of institutional crypto actors.
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Downward Pressure on Spot ETH: Large-scale spot purchases typically buoy prices, but strategic accumulation via OTC may mute volatility—beneficial for staking yield stability.
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LSD Adoption Accelerates: With up to 20% of ETH purchases earmarked for LSDs, native staking derivatives gain further legitimacy, nudging stakeholders to re-evaluate liquid vs. locked staking trade-offs.
Opinion & Outlook
This raise epitomizes institutional sophistication in digital-asset portfolio engineering. Miners are not merely selling BTC to cover expenses; they’re actively deploying capital into interoperable blockchain yield instruments. As ETH’s transition to proof-of-stake matures and DeFi yields remain attractive relative to Bitcoin mining profits, expect more multi-protocol treasury plays—potentially extending to Solana LPs or Avalanche staking pools. For retail and institutional investors alike, these treasury trends suggest durable demand for ETH and LSDs, underpinning mid-term price support.
2. Pi Network Launches $100 Million Ecosystem Fund
What Happened: The Pi Network team unveiled a $100 million ecosystem fund dedicated to nurturing dApp developers, infrastructure providers, and NFT artists building within its rapidly scaling mobile-first blockchain.
Source: Cointelegraph
Fund Structure & Goals
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Capital Allocation:
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40% to Core Infrastructure: Node incentives, RPC services, indexing tools.
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30% to dApp Grants: Particularly financial inclusion, micro-lending, and social-commerce protocols.
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20% to NFT & Creator Programs: Artist residencies, marketplace subsidies.
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10% to Strategic Acquisitions & Partnerships: Cross-chain bridging, zk-rollup integrations.
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Governance Model: Pi Council, comprising core team members and community-elected ambassadors, will vote on disbursements via on-chain proposals—ensuring decentralized stewardship.
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Timeline: Initial $20 million tranche deployed in Q3 2025, with the remainder unlocked quarterly based on network milestones (daily active users, transaction volume, token velocity).
Relevance & Potential
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Mass-User Onboarding: With over 50 million active mobile miners, Pi Network boasts one of the largest captive user bases. Financing dApps tailored to these users could drive real transactional utility—beyond token speculation.
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Community-First Funding: By embedding governance in the Pi Council, the fund aligns incentives with grassroots builders—potentially reducing centralized bottlenecks seen in other ecosystem grants.
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Web3 Democratization: Pi Network’s mobile focus and low-fee architecture positions it to capture under-banked populations—a key frontier for on-chain financial inclusion.
Opinion & Outlook
The $100 million fund is a bold statement: Pi Network is shifting from token distribution hype to ecosystem activation. Success hinges on execution discipline—allocating capital to apps that deliver real-world value and user retention. Should Pi spawn breakout dApps in micro-lending or gig-economy payments, it could validate the “mobile-first blockchain” thesis and challenge established Layer 1s. Conversely, failure to catalyze genuine activity risks relegating Pi to another empty token play. Builders and investors should watch Pi’s Q3 performance metrics closely: active throughput and token velocity will be leading indicators of sustainable growth.
3. Blockchain Regulation & the Public Sector: Three Levers to Drive Stablecoins
What Happened: In a detailed analysis for Funds Society, blockchain policy experts identified three critical levers governments can deploy to accelerate stablecoin adoption in public-sector use cases: 1) Regulatory clarity via bespoke stablecoin frameworks, 2) Central bank digital currency (CBDC) interoperability mandates, and 3) Fiscal stimulus pilot programs.
Source: Funds Society
The Three Levers Explained
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Bespoke Stablecoin Regulation:
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Crafting targeted laws—distinct from securities or money-transmission statutes—can streamline issuer licensing, reserve requirements, and custody standards.
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CBDC Interoperability Mandates:
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Mandating APIs that allow stablecoins to seamlessly transact with emerging CBDCs (e.g., the e-Euro) prevents fragmentation and spurs innovation.
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Stimulus & Grant Pilots:
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Direct funding of social benefits via approved stablecoins (e.g., for disaster relief or tax rebates) bootstrap user familiarity and network liquidity.
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Broader Implications
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Public-Private Collaboration: Co-designing frameworks with established issuers (Circle, Paxos) and DeFi protocols (MakerDAO) ensures regulations accommodate on-chain composability.
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Financial Inclusion: Well-regulated stablecoins can deliver faster, cheaper payouts to under-served communities—particularly across EU-Africa corridors.
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Monetary Stability: Clear guidelines on reserve management and auditing bolster confidence, reducing redemption risk and contagion from issuer failures.
Opinion & Outlook
Stablecoins are the on-ramp to blockchain-based public finance. Yet, regulatory ambiguity has constrained adoption to niche corporate pilots. By wielding these three levers, policymakers can foster a harmonized, innovation-friendly environment—balancing risk mitigation with pace. For blockchain firms, engaging early in consultations and sandbox programs is vital. And investors should track jurisdictions piloting stablecoin grants—these will likely become blueprints for global standard-setting.
4. JPMorgan Bridges Blockchain and TradFi in Landmark Pilot
What Happened: JPMorgan executed its first public blockchain pilot facilitating an institutional cross-border payment between its New York and London operations, using Quorum-based channels and a tokenized USD settlement layer.
Source: CryptoSlate
Pilot Details
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Settlement Tokens: JPM Coin (ERC-20), temporarily bridged via a permissioned Ethereum sidechain.
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Transaction Flow:
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NY branch issues JPM Coin to London counterparty.
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Smart contract escrow holds tokens until KYC/AML checks complete.
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Tokens redeemed and fiat disbursed in local currencies.
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Performance Metrics: Settlement finality in <2 minutes (vs. 3–5 business days for SWIFT), throughput of 1,000 txs/sec, and integrated compliance reporting.
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Next Steps: Scaling to 10+ global corridors, public-private partnerships with central banks exploring wholesale CBDC pilots.
Significance
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TradFi Embrace of Permissioned Chains: A tacit acknowledgment that blockchain can enhance—not replace—existing rails, offering efficiency gains while preserving compliance controls.
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Tokenized Fiat’s Viability: Demonstrates tokenization is not academic—banks can leverage stable, permissioned tokens to slash operational costs and risks.
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CBDC Synergies: Success of JPM Coin pilots lays groundwork for eventual CBDC–stablecoin interoperability and reduces friction in wholesale liquidity management.
Opinion & Outlook
JPMorgan’s pilot is more than a proof-point; it’s a template for global banks to integrate blockchain pockets within legacy infrastructure, extracting value without wholesale disruption. Traditional financial institutions should monitor results closely—particularly the compliance integration and counterparty risk profiles. Meanwhile, DeFi advocates must acknowledge that permissioned blockchains will coexist with public networks, forming a hybrid financial ecosystem. As central banks advance CBDC initiatives, banks already comfortable with tokenized settlement gain a critical head start.
5. OKX Launches Alt Manchester City Campaign
What Happened: Leading crypto exchange OKX unveiled a multi-year sponsorship campaign with Manchester City FC, launching in-stadium NFT activations, fan token incentives, and Web3 watch parties across global OKX lounges.
Source: PR Newswire
Campaign Highlights
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Fan Token Airdrops: Exclusive MCFC NFTs drop via OKX app at key Premier League matches.
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Stadium Engagement: AR experiences—scan stadium QR codes to unlock private token presales and digital memorabilia.
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Global OKX Lounges: Co-hosted events in Dubai, Singapore, and New York, featuring live match streaming with crypto-themed commentary.
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Charity Tie-In: A portion of secondary NFT sales funds City in the Community foundation projects.
Market & Cultural Impact
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Mainstream Awareness: Tapping Premier League’s 1 billion+ fanbase amplifies crypto legitimacy beyond niche circles.
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Fan Token Renaissance: After token hype waned in 2022, OKX’s integrated approach—blending NFTs and real-world utility—may reignite engagement.
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Regional Growth: Local activations in Asia and Middle East signal OKX’s strategic focus on fast-growing crypto markets hungry for experiential marketing.
Opinion & Outlook
OKX’s Manchester City partnership exemplifies crypto’s turn toward lifestyle branding, where fan loyalty and digital asset ownership intertwine. Success metrics will extend beyond token trading volumes to user-retention, event attendance, and charitable outcomes. Other exchanges and NFT projects should note the power of hybrid physical–digital activations: real-world events lend tangibility to virtual communities, critical for long-term adoption. As sports franchises increasingly seek blockchain partners, expect a new wave of Web3 stadiums, in which every seat becomes a node in a global fan network.
Conclusion: Five Takeaways for Blockchain Stakeholders
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Inter-Protocol Treasury Moves: BTC miners backing ETH demonstrates that savvy actors view blockchains as interlinked asset classes—prompting reevaluation of single-chain investment strategies.
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Community-Governed Ecosystem Funds: Pi Network’s $100 million push underscores the necessity of decentralized governance and milestone-based funding to catalyze genuine on-chain activity.
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Regulation as Enabler: Structured stablecoin frameworks, CBDC interoperability, and stimulus grants illustrate how public-sector levers can accelerate blockchain’s maturation and real-world use cases.
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TradFi Co-Optation of Blockchain: JPMorgan’s pilot shows that traditional banks will increasingly embed permissioned tokens and smart-contract rails into core operations—integration, not replacement, is the watchword.
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Mainstream Partnerships Fuel Adoption: OKX’s Man City campaign spotlights the power of mixing digital assets with live events to onboard mass audiences and give blockchain a cultural foothold.
As blockchain’s infrastructure deepens—from miner balance sheets and institutional rails to fan experiences and public-sector deployments—stakeholders must adopt a multi-vector lens: blending treasury strategy, regulatory engagement, technological integration, and experiential marketing. Tomorrow’s top headlines will hinge on how well projects and institutions navigate this complex ecosystem—so stay tuned, stay diversified, and keep validating your own node of opportunity in Web3’s grand experiment.
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Blockchain Press Releases
HTX Hot Listings Week 6 May 2025: Top Gainer Up 521% as Bitcoin Breaks $100K Again
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Bitcoin surged back above $100,000, the crypto market saw a notable resurgence in trading activity and investor enthusiasm over the past week. On HTX, several trending tokens—spanning Solana Memecoins, Ethereum Memes, AI, and Restaking sectors—recorded sharp gains and significant trading volume from May 6 to May 12. Below are the recently standout tokens based on 7-day performance:
Solana Meme Sector
MOODENG (+521%)
Inspired by the viral pygmy hippopotamus “Moo Deng” in Thailand, this token combined community-driven buzz and the surging popularity of Solana Meme coins to become the week’s most impressive gainer, skyrocketing over fivefold.
For details, please read: What is MOODENG?
GOAT (+164%)
As the First meme coin created by truth_terminal, GOAT is inspired by a notorious internet meme and becomes a symbol of the AI’s capacity for randomness, disruption, and memetic influence. Positioned at the intersection of AI and meme culture, GOAT quickly captured market attention with over $200 million in trading volume just days after its launch.
For details, please read: What is GOAT?
PNUT (+147%)
PNUT pays tribute to Peanut the Squirrel, which was taken away by NYSDEC and euthanised. It blends political satire with meme culture, gaining further attention after Elon Musk reposted related content on X, driving strong community engagement.
For details, please read: What is PNUT?
GRIFFAIN (+78%)
Griffain is a blockchain-based AI platform designed to operate within the Solana ecosystem. The project focuses on creating a robust and scalable DeFi solution that supports seamless token swaps, liquidity provision, and ecosystem growth. It aims to empower users with efficient tools for trading and managing digital assets while maintaining transparency and decentralization as core principles.
For details, please read: What is GRIFFAIN?
Ethereum Meme Sector
NEIRO (+104%)
NEIRO is the Shiba Inu who has gained popularity on social media, similar to Kabosu (DOGE). As a retro-style Ethereum meme token, NEIRO taps into nostalgia with classic meme aesthetics and narrative playbooks. Its rapid rise last week signals renewed interest in vintage meme formats.
For details, please read: What is NEIRO?
PEPE (+80%)
PEPE leverages the cultural significance of the meme, positioning itself in the meme coin market alongside Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. It has no intrinsic utility beyond speculative trading, with its rapid rise fueled by social media, exchange listings, and the overall meme coin trend. The token’s resurgence affirms its solid community foundation and lasting appeal.
For details, please read: What is PEPE?
DEGEN (+161%)
Degen started as a meme token on the BASE chain for rewarding participants in the Farcaster Degen channel but gained quite some attention due to its performance in the secondary market.
For details, please read: What is DEGEN?
AI & Restaking Sectors
KAITO (+113%)
KAITO is the native token and the fundamental building block of the AI-powered InfoFi network. It helps shape the direction of the ecosystem by influencing how attention is allocated across the network.
For details, please read: What is KAITO?
ETHFI (+98%)
ETHFI is the token of Ether.fi, which is a non-custodial liquidity staking protocol that allows stakers to maintain control over their private keys, thereby ensuring the security and autonomy of their assets.
For details, please read: What is ETHFI?
*The above content is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Fintica AI and Mima Wallet Announce Strategic Partnership and Launch Joint Venture, Fintica Crypto Ltd
HONG KONG, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fintica AI Ltd, a pioneer in next-generation artificial intelligence technologies for capital markets, and Mima Wallet, a Hong Kong-based firm specializing in secure crypto wallet infrastructure with a strategic focus on Mainland China and the Greater China region, today announced a strategic partnership and the launch of their joint venture: Fintica Crypto Ltd.
This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in both companies’ efforts to accelerate innovation across digital asset markets. Fintica Crypto Ltd will combine Fintica AI’s proprietary unsupervised AI platform with Mima Wallet’s cutting-edge security solutions to develop next-generation crypto trading products tailored to the evolving needs of the Greater China region.
The joint venture aims to serve as a launchpad for AI-driven trading and security solutions—bringing together Fintica AI’s advanced analytics and Mima Wallet’s quantum-resistant infrastructure to address growing demand for secure, intelligent, and accessible crypto investment tools.
Julien Gall, CEO of Mima Wallet, commented:
“We are excited to collaborate with Fintica AI and its world-class AI technology team. Fintica’s academic depth and R&D expertise in quantitative modeling, combined with Mima’s proven high-security infrastructure, creates a powerful foundation for delivering transformative innovation in digital asset protection and trading.”
He added: “At Mima Wallet, our mission is to maximize simplification and deliver an intuitive, user-friendly experience. With an ageing population and the next wave of crypto users expected to be 40 and above, accessibility is critical. Our AI-powered prompts will guide users through secure transactions, making crypto easy and intuitive for everyone.”
Thomas Zeeb, Chairman of Fintica AI Advisory board, stated:
“Our partnership with Mima Wallet is a strategic leap forward in realizing our vision to redefine financial markets through advanced AI. Together, we will explore the vast potential of Hong Kong and Greater China’s financial ecosystems and deliver impactful, AI-powered solutions for the crypto economy.”
About Fintica AI Ltd
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Fintica AI delivers advanced AI-powered solutions for global capital markets. Its flagship platform, Spectrum MRI, provides predictive analytics and real-time risk management across equities, fixed income, commodities, and digital assets.
About Mima Wallet
Mima Wallet is a Hong Kong-based security infrastructure firm focused on the crypto market. Its core innovation, the “Double Face” neurometric and biometric authentication technology, is a certified quantum-resistant system that ensures privacy and universal device compatibility—enabling secure crypto access for all, regardless of device sophistication.
For more information:
Visit www.fintica-ai.com and www.mimawallet.com
Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]
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