VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, has unveiled a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund aimed at accelerating blockchain innovation and ecosystem growth over the next five years. The initiative was officially announced at Token2049 in Dubai on April 30, aligning with MEXC’s 7th anniversary and reaffirming the company’s evolution from a trading platform to a full-scale Web3 ecosystem builder.

The new fund marks a strategic pivot in MEXC’s positioning — from a user-focused exchange to a foundational force in blockchain infrastructure. With this move, MEXC plans to foster long-term value across the entire crypto landscape by supporting early-stage technologies, public chains, wallets, and other decentralized tools that drive the future of Web3.

“We see this commitment as an opportunity to position MEXC well above its perceived place in the industry as an exchange service. We can and intend to offer much more through this investment, driving businesses and users to our ecosystem with a value offering built on best practices. Our ultimate vision is to transition from a trading venue to an ecosystem platform that will cater to all the needs of crypto industry participants in unique, innovative, and attractive ways,” as Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC exchange, commented on the upcoming announcement.

The Ecosystem Development Fund foresees the establishment of an investment and cooperation linkage model that will connect the different businesses with the broader MEXC ecosystem to drive value. The trusted basis of MEXC as a leader in innovation will be used to expand and enhance the overall trading experience for users by offering support beyond capital. Cooperation between exchange business and investments will focus on the development of public chains, stablecoins, wallets, and media platforms as part of the MEXC ecosystem. Comprehensive selection criteria will be announced for projects interested in joining the new initiative.

The new development will allow projects to attract investments and attain visibility, thus advancing their integration across industry services. This will, in turn, give users access to new services, upping their overall experience and building trust. Greater integration and cooperation between businesses, projects and users will ultimately positively impact the industry as a whole, advancing innovation and promoting adoption across different markets and regions.

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Existing initiatives within the MEXC ecosystem include Ethena, a leading innovator in the stablecoin space. MEXC has made a strategic investment of $16 million in Ethena and has also purchased $20 million worth of USDe, Ethena’s synthetic dollar. In collaboration with Ethena, MEXC launched several joint campaigns that have gained significant traction in recent weeks, driving strong user engagement. ENA, Ethena’s native token, has showcased up to $15 million in trading volume over the past 24-hour timeframe. Such results indicate strong support for the products on the part of users, as well as demand from a liquidity standpoint. MEXC had recently invested in Ethena and launched a number of joint campaigns focused on expanding the use of public chains, wallets, and media platforms.

MEXC is determined to elevate the positioning of the platform beyond its perceived status as a trading venue to its full potential as an industry ecosystem element. Such a transition is aimed at building greater value for users and making the crypto environment more attractive to both businesses and investments. MEXC invites all projects in the crypto space to join its latest initiative.

About MEXC Ventures

MEXC Ventures is a comprehensive fund MEXC dedicated to driving innovation in the cryptocurrency sector through investments in L1/L2 ecosystems, strategic investments, M&A, and incubation. Upholding the principle of “Empowering Growth Through Synergy,” MEXC Ventures is committed to supporting innovative ideas and active builders.

MEXC Ventures is an investor and supporter of TON and Aptos, and looks forward to staying at the forefront of TON and Aptos innovations while actively engaging with builders to drive ecosystem growth.

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Today’s blockchain ecosystem is defined by soaring ambitions, regulatory crosswinds, and an ever-evolving tapestry of decentralized applications. In this edition of Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 30, 2025, we cover five pivotal developments shaping Web3’s next chapter:

1. Telegram’s TON Factory Launch – A breakthrough in on-chain scalability.

2. EU Data-Protection Ruling Threatens Full Blockchain Histories – The fight between GDPR and immutability.

3. One Championship MMA Game Debuts on Sui – A major Web3 foray into mobile gaming.

4. U.S. Senate Eyes New Blockchain Act – Bipartisan push to regulate digital assets.

5. DMG Blockchain’s AI Data-Center Investment – Convergence of crypto mining and AI infrastructure.

Below, we deliver concise yet detailed analyses of each story, infused with expert commentary on their strategic significance. Read on to understand how these trends will influence protocol adoption, developer incentives, regulatory frameworks, and the future of decentralized networks.

1. Telegram’s TON Factory Boosts On-Chain Scalability

What happened:

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Telegram’s Open Network (TON) team officially unveiled TON Factory, a novel toolkit designed to streamline the deployment and scaling of decentralized applications. Built atop TON’s sharded architecture, TON Factory enables developers to spin up isolated “factories”—subnets that can host smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi modules—while sharing security guarantees with the main chain. According to the announcement, early tests show that each factory can process up to 15,000 transactions per second (TPS) in isolation, with near-instant finality.

Why it matters:

Scalability remains blockchain’s Achilles’ heel. TON Factory’s factory-of-subnets approach promises to lower the barrier to entry for high-throughput dApps—everything from micro-payment systems to real-time gaming. By offering elastic compute and fee-optimization mechanisms, Telegram aims to undercut legacy Layer-1 networks and attract a new generation of builders.

Opinion & Implications:

• Developer Experience: Abstractions like preconfigured factories could accelerate time-to-market for teams lacking deep consensus expertise.

• Network Effects: If TON’s UX outpaces rivals (e.g., Ethereum’s zk-rollups or Solana’s Turbine), we may see a migration of liquidity and talent.

• Security Trade-Offs: Isolating factories can mitigate cross-dApp failures, but adds complexity to transaction routing and dispute resolution. Audits will be essential to validate this novel model.

Source: Cointelegraph – Telegram TON Factory Launch

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2. EU Regulators Propose Deleting Entire Blockchains for GDPR

What happened:

European data-protection authorities have floated a radical interpretation of GDPR: the “right to erasure” could extend to purging entire on-chain histories containing personal data. Under this view, controllers operating within the EU must either anonymize linked data or entirely delete chain segments—potentially forcing chains to implement selective pruning or permissions.

Why it matters:

Blockchain’s immutability ethos directly clashes with GDPR’s erasure mandate. If regulators enforce selective deletion, networks may need to retrofit privacy-preserving layers (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs, chameleon hashes) or risk noncompliance fines up to 4% of global turnover.

Opinion & Implications:

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• Protocol Evolution: Expect a surge in privacy-by-design protocols that segregate PII off-chain while anchoring proofs on-chain.

• Jurisdictional Fragmentation: Projects may geo-fence EU users or spawn EU-compliant forks—fracturing unified global ledgers.

• Commercial Impact: Exchanges and custodians face urgent deadlines to audit on-chain data holdings and deploy erasure tools—or face hefty penalties.

Source: Daily Hodl – EU Blockchain Erasure

3. One Championship’s MMA Game Launches on Sui for iOS/Android

What happened:

One Championship, Asia’s premier martial-arts league, has partnered with Mysten Labs to release “ONE Fight Manager”—a play-to-earn mobile title powered by the Sui blockchain. Available now on iOS and Android, the game lets users train NFT fighters, compete in PvP leagues, and earn SUI tokens through ranked matches. Mysten Labs touts sub-two-second transaction finality and near-zero gas fees, enabling seamless gameplay even for on-chain microtransactions.

Why it matters:

Gaming remains the killer app for mass blockchain adoption. By leveraging Sui’s Move VM and object-centric model, ONE Fight Manager addresses two critical pain points: UX friction and cost barriers. Real-time, feeless interactions are vital to onboard traditional gamers accustomed to instant feedback loops.

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Opinion & Implications:

• User Acquisition: High-profile IP like One Championship can drive millions of installs—and funnel new users into the broader Sui ecosystem.

• Economics & Tokenomics: Careful tuning of token emission and NFT scarcity will determine whether the game sustains long-term engagement or succumbs to “play-to-earn” collapse.

• Cross-Chain Synergy: Success here may inspire similar partnerships on Aptos, Ethereum, or emerging Layer-1s, intensifying competition for flagship gaming titles.

Source: Decrypt – ONE Championship Sui Game

4. Ohio Senator Leads Push for U.S. Blockchain Act

What happened:

Senator J.D. Kerns (R-OH) has introduced the Blockchain Innovation and Consumer Protection Act, aiming to create a federal framework for digital-asset oversight. Key provisions include:

• Defined Classifications: Differentiating between payment tokens, security tokens, and utility tokens.

• Licensing Regime: Establishing a “Digital Asset Services Commission” to grant interstate licenses for exchanges and custodians.

• Consumer Safeguards: Mandatory proof of reserves, clear disclosure requirements, and dispute-resolution protocols.

Why it matters:

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After years of fragmented state laws and agency turf wars, this Act represents Congress’s first cohesive effort to legislate blockchain. By preempting state-level divergence, it could streamline compliance for businesses—provided it balances innovation with investor protection.

Opinion & Implications:

• Regulatory Clarity: Clear definitions can foster institutional entry, reducing legal ambiguity that stifles corporate treasuries from adopting crypto.

• Unintended Consequences: Overly stringent licensing could entrench incumbents and erect high barriers for startups.

• Global Competitiveness: U.S. leadership in blockchain law may influence other jurisdictions—critical as Asia and Europe race to craft their own regulatory regimes.

Source: The Street – Blockchain Act Proposal

5. DMG Blockchain Solutions Invests in 2MW of AI Data-Center Gear

What happened:

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. has announced the acquisition of two megawatts of high-density GPU infrastructure, repurposed for both crypto-mining and AI-model training workloads. Housed in a new Quebec data center, the multi-use clusters will dynamically allocate capacity between proof-of-work operations and commercial AI clients—leveraging off-peak pricing to optimize ROI.

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Why it matters:

The convergence of crypto-mining and AI training infrastructure underscores growing synergies between two of the most compute-hungry industries. By offering GPUs for rent during mining downtimes, DMG anticipates 30% higher utilization rates compared to mono-purpose facilities.

Opinion & Implications:

• Revenue Diversification: Dual-use data centers can hedge against crypto price swings and tap into booming AI-as-a-service demand.

• Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency GPUs paired with Quebec’s hydroelectric power may set new benchmarks for sustainable compute.

• Competitive Landscape: Other mining operators may follow suit, catalyzing a wave of AI-crypto hybrid hosting providers.

Source: GlobeNewswire – DMG AI Infrastructure Purchase

Conclusion

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April 30, 2025, illuminated blockchain’s boundless dynamism: scalability breakthroughs at Telegram’s TON Factory; privacy versus immutability in the EU’s GDPR debate; mass-market gaming on Sui; legislative clarity from Capitol Hill; and the AI-crypto infrastructure nexus in Quebec. These stories reveal an industry simultaneously innovating at the protocol layer, grappling with regulation, and exploring cross-sector partnerships. For developers, investors, and policymakers alike, the imperative is clear: build resilient architectures that anticipate regulatory shifts, prioritize user experience, and harness synergies across emerging technologies. Stay tuned to Blocks & Headlines tomorrow for your next daily briefing on the pulse of blockchain’s evolving frontier.

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DUBAI, UAE, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, in partnership with FXStreet published a comprehensive report forecasting gold’s potential to reach US$4,000 per ounce by the end of 2025.

Key Highlights:

New record highs

Gold has recently surged to an all-time high of US$3,500 per ounce. The rally marks a 26% increase year-to-date and a 41% gain over the past 12 months — sharply outperforming equities, with the S&P 500 down 11% in the same period. This underscores gold’s renewed strength as a reliable safe-haven asset.

Safe-haven demand

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Gold’s outperformance reflects a broader macroeconomic trend: investors fleeing volatility in traditional markets. A weakening US dollar, persistent inflation, and negative equity returns have made gold increasingly attractive. As fiat currencies lose purchasing power, gold’s status as a hedge against currency devaluation has been reaffirmed across global markets.

Tariff-driven uncertainty

Trade policies under U.S. President Donald Trump have reignited fears of a global tariff war. This uncertainty is driving capital towards gold as a politically neutral store of value. Tariffs on key commodities — and the possibility of levies on gold itself — are pushing exporters and importers to divest from vulnerable currencies such as the CAD, JPY, EUR, CNY, and MXN in favor of gold reserves.

Traditional safe-haven instruments like US Treasuries are seeing reduced demand from exporting nations affected by US tariffs. As Treasury yields lose their appeal, gold is increasingly seen as the only truly stable alternative for risk-averse capital.

Technical momentum

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From a technical perspective, bullish signals remain in place. The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) remains positive, with the short-term (12-day) moving average staying above the longer-term (26-day) average — a classic sign of continued upward momentum. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 60, indicating healthy momentum without entering overbought territory.

End-of-year target

Given the supportive macroeconomic backdrop, persistent geopolitical risks, and favorable technical setup, analysts are forecasting the rally will continue short-term. Gold appears poised to test its next resistance level at US$3,500, with a potential to climb to US$4,000 per ounce by year end if current momentum holds.

Diversification potential

Silver presents an overlooked but compelling opportunity for diversification. Historically moving in tandem with gold, silver remains significantly undervalued compared to its 2011 all-time high of US$50 per ounce. With industrial demand also contributing to its strength, silver could benefit from both defensive capital flows and cyclical economic recovery, offering investors an additional layer of resilience.

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Conclusion

Gold’s rise to historic highs is the result of intersecting forces: economic headwinds, inflationary pressure, political uncertainty, and a global search for reliable stores of value. With traditional safe-havens underperforming and demand from markets like China rising, gold’s outlook remains strong. As momentum builds, both gold and silver are reasserting themselves as essential components of a diversified portfolio in 2025.

The full detailed report is available here.

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