Leadership transition and new organizational structure reinforce commitment to core technology and enhanced governance

SAN FRANCISCO, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Labs, a Web3 company and core contributor of the Movement Network, today announced the establishment of Move Industries by two Movement employees. The newly formed Move Industries has been established to ensure a more simplified and focused operational structure, including new executive leadership.

Torab Torabi, a founding member of Move Industries, will lead the company as CEO. In addition, Will Gaines will serve as President and Chief Marketing Officer and Young Yang Liauw will continue overseeing engineering. Mr. Liauw brings significant blockchain engineering expertise from his time at Aptos as Head of Move along with positions at Novi and Meta, where he worked on the Libra team.

Move Industries is committed to maintaining Movement’s position as a leading Move-based blockchain ecosystem. Move Industries’ three core pillars are Community/Brand, Engineering/Product, and Ecosystem/Business Development. The new endeavor will operate with enhanced accountability measures, providing a stronger foundation for the Movement ecosystem’s future growth and success.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Movement,” said Torabi. “We are putting in place the structures needed for our company to thrive, which includes a full commitment to our ecosystem builders and community. They are at the heart of everything we do. Our team remains heads down, improving chain performance, increasing economic activity on-chain, and supporting the incredible projects being built on the Movement Network. We will continue full steam ahead to fulfill our promises.”

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Movement Labs has also terminated Co-Founder Rushi Manche.

Additionally, Co-Founder Cooper Scanlon is voluntarily passing the torch to Torab Torabi, to lead Move Industries.

“It has been an incredible journey bringing the Movement vision to life and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve built together,” said Scanlon. “Torab has been instrumental to Movement’s development from the beginning, and I have complete confidence in his leadership abilities and vision for the future. I will continue to support the Movement and advocate as the team writes this next chapter.”

Move Industries will operate under improved governance, including expanded board oversight and transparent decision-making processes.

“The Movement community has stood with us through both triumph and challenge,” said Gaines. “With Move Industries, we’re returning to our founding principles: self-sovereignty, creativity, and systems that serve people. This next chapter will ensure we continue building world-class infrastructure, world-class businesses and a world-class movement.”

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About Move Industries

Move Industries is building a community-first Move-based blockchain ecosystem. Led by a team of industry veterans, Move Industries maintains a dual focus on technology and community. The organization intends to return to crypto’s radical roots: giving financial power and opportunity back to the people.

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DUBAI, UAE, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its latest weekly crypto derivatives analytics report in partnership with Block Scholes. The latest edition highlights a six-day streak of gains in risk-on assets, driven by encouraging signals around potential US trade deals. The report provides in-depth analysis of macroeconomic indicators, spot market activity, and derivative trends across futures, perpetual contracts, and options. It reflects a market lifted by renewed confidence, yet still navigating recent volatility and heightened risk awareness.

Key highlights:

Perp at Multi-Month High; Traders Remain Cautious

After surging from $75,000 to over $95,000 in early April, Bitcoin has been trading sideways near $94,000 this week. Open interest has remained steady for April, hovering near all-time highs at $8 billion, while daily trade volumes have declined to $10 billion. Lower volumes have coincided with reduced realized volatility. Perpetual futures positioning suggests that traders are holding off on major bets, potentially awaiting the next breakout while remaining wary of recent sell-offs.

Bitcoin Volatility Drops to 18-Month Low

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Bitcoin’s volatility has declined toward a key support zone between 35% and 40%—a range from which it has repeatedly rebounded over the past 18 months. Implied volatility has followed suit, dipping in line with a 10-point drop in realized volatility to just above 30%, the lower bound of its 18-month range. Options flows currently show a preference for puts, while the spot price remains stable. The volatility smile skews toward out-of-the-money (OTM) calls for longer-dated options, whereas short-dated options are close to neutral.

BTC Volatility Smile Tilts Toward OTM Calls

Bitcoin’s volatility smile now favors out-of-the-money (OTM) calls across all tenors, marking a reversal from the put-heavy skew seen earlier in April. Ether shows a similar short-term recovery, although longer-dated skew for ETH remains modestly bearish. Despite positive funding rates for ETH, longer-dated option smiles still lean toward puts, indicating mixed sentiment. In contrast, BTC derivatives markets reflect stronger bullish signals, including positive funding rate spikes, upward-sloping futures curves, and a renewed skew toward OTM calls.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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The Blockchain Renaissance – AI, Infrastructure, and Eastern Europe’s Ascent

As we navigate through the intricate tapestry of blockchain and cryptocurrency, May 6, 2025, stands out as a day marked by significant strides in technology, infrastructure, and regional innovation. From the fusion of artificial intelligence with blockchain analytics to the strategic expansion of data centers, the landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Eastern Europe, particularly Romania, is emerging as a formidable player in the blockchain arena, leveraging platforms like Solana to drive innovation. Simultaneously, the integration of blockchain into warehouse operations signifies the technology’s permeation into traditional industries.

Arkham and Blockchair: Redefining On-Chain Transparency

In the realm of blockchain analytics, Arkham Intelligence and Blockchair are pioneering a new era of on-chain visibility. Arkham Intelligence, founded by Miguel Morel and backed by notable investors such as Sam Altman and Tim Draper, utilizes AI to deanonymize blockchain addresses, providing a clearer view of cryptocurrency flows. This approach, while enhancing transparency, raises questions about privacy and the balance between openness and confidentiality in the decentralized world.

Blockchair complements this by offering a comprehensive blockchain search and analytics engine, enabling users to explore transactions across multiple blockchains. Their tools facilitate a deeper understanding of blockchain data, empowering users to make informed decisions.

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Source: Bitcoin News

DMG Blockchain Solutions: Strategic Pivot Towards AI Infrastructure

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. has reported its preliminary operational results for April 2025, highlighting a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company mined 30 BTC during the month, a slight decrease from March, attributed to increased network difficulty and a shorter month. Notably, DMG increased its realized hashrate to 1.93 EH/s, supported by the deployment of additional Bitmain S21+ Hydro miners.

In a significant move, DMG liquidated a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to fund the acquisition of 2 megawatts of prefabricated AI data center infrastructure. This investment marks a demonstrative shift towards utilizing returns from Bitcoin mining to fund AI capital expenditures, aiming to secure off-take agreements with high-value government and enterprise users seeking sovereign AI solutions in Canada.

Source: GlobeNewswire

Prologis: Integrating Blockchain into Warehouse Operations

Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, is exploring the integration of blockchain technology into warehouse operations. By leveraging blockchain’s immutable ledger, Prologis aims to enhance inventory management, transportation tracking, and logistics. The technology allows for a permanent record of every transaction, accessible to all network participants, thereby improving transparency and efficiency across the supply chain.

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This integration enables manufacturers to better manage product origins, traceability, potential recalls, and perishable goods. With real-time visibility into consumer-level demand, manufacturers can forecast demand accurately, optimizing revenue and profitability while reducing the risk of lost sales.

Source: Prologis

Romania’s Embrace of Solana: Accelerating Blockchain Innovation in Eastern Europe

Romania is positioning itself as a hub for blockchain innovation in Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on the Solana blockchain. The country’s tech-savvy population and supportive regulatory environment have attracted developers and entrepreneurs to build decentralized applications (dApps) on Solana’s high-performance platform.

This strategic embrace of blockchain technology is fostering economic growth and technological advancement in the region. By leveraging Solana’s scalability and low transaction costs, Romanian startups are developing solutions in finance, supply chain, and digital identity, contributing to the broader Web3 ecosystem.

Source: Romania Insider

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Blockchain’s Role in Shaping Web3: Insights from NASSCOM

The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has highlighted the pivotal role of blockchain technology in the evolution of Web3. Blockchain’s decentralized and immutable nature provides the foundation for a more secure and user-centric internet, enabling peer-to-peer interactions without intermediaries.

By facilitating trustless transactions and data ownership, blockchain empowers users to control their digital identities and assets. This paradigm shift is driving the development of decentralized applications, decentralized finance (DeFi), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), reshaping the digital landscape towards a more equitable and transparent ecosystem.

Source: NASSCOM

Conclusion: Navigating the Blockchain Frontier

The developments on May 6, 2025, underscore the dynamic nature of the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape. From enhancing transparency through AI-powered analytics to integrating blockchain into traditional industries and fostering regional innovation, the technology continues to evolve and permeate various sectors. As we move forward, the convergence of blockchain with emerging technologies like AI and the proactive adoption by nations like Romania signal a promising trajectory towards a decentralized and inclusive digital future.

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