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316VC Announces Its Metaverse Investment Club and Blue Chip NFT, Transitions to the Metaverse
Tallinn, Estonia–(Newsfile Corp. – January 31, 2022) – The team at 316VC, is pleased to announce its move into the Metaverse, as the very first venture capital firm providing an interactive and immersive investment experience.
“The MIC is our transition into the Metaverse as a private member club and represents the continued growth of our community,” the team said. The MIC has an innovative NFT card which users can utilize to engage in its ecosystem and packed with a world of benefits.
316VC has partnered with Netvrk a social virtual world and platform, to provide its members holding the MIC NFTs a virtual home. A space which THE MIC NFT holders can interact with and socialize whilst procuring investments in an interactive manner.
Whitelist for The MIC NFT is currently opened to 300 members of the public.
With only 2125 NFTs as total supply, it’s a limited and exclusive investment club.
The MIC NFT Cards
The MIC NFT cards let users interact with the project’s ecosystem. Below are the different cards available to investors:
Genesis
- Card quantity: 2,000 – 0.2 ETH
- Access to 50% of all private/seed round investments.
- 35% of deals allocation is reserved amongst holders.
Trinity
- Card quantity: 50 – 5 ETH.
- This card gives access to 100% of all private/seed round investments.
- 40% of deals allocation is reserved equally amongst holders.
Kingdom
- Card quantity: 75 – 2 ETH.
- Kingdom cards give investors access to 100% of all private/seed round investments and voting rights
MIC NFT Utility
The MIC NFTs are packed with lots of exciting features, including the following:
Treasury
20% of the total NFT raise will be retained for Investment purposes and put into a treasury for projects voted on by the holders of THE MIC NFTs according to their voting rights.
OpenSea Passive Income
All Opensea sales incur a 7.5% fee, 33.3% of the fees accrued from re-sale whilst THE MIC NFTs change hands are distributed monthly to all holders.
Partnerships
The MIC NFT enjoys strategic partnerships. As a result, holders of the NFT membership cards will see product and service adoption.
NFT Mint Pass
The project has an NFT Mint Pass for a MIC NFT 3D Avatar. This mint pass are only issued to holders of the MIC NFT card with proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain.
DeFi Mechanism
Every MIC NFT card can be staked to receive more 316VC tokens in the future. In fact, in the coming weeks, the full 316VC token utility will be released to the investing public.
Virtual Headquarter
The state of the art virtual headquarters the “Metaverse Investment lounge” will be designed by a concept artist and architecture firm thus creating a beautiful space limited only by imagination. A space which MIC NFT holders can interact with and socialize whilst procuring investments in an interactive manner.
Members will gain access to exclusive events within the Metaverse which provide holders of the NFTs various opportunities. There will also be a 1 of 1 316VC Yacht.
The Team
The MIC team is made up of eminent personalities, including blockchain experts and Fintech specialists. The team is led by J. Edwards, a Bitcoin investor and serial techpreneur. He is being assisted by L. Newton, the project’s CSO. Network has supervised over 20 strategic partnerships in the blockchain space.
Also in the team is A. Seiberlich, the project’s COO. Seiberlich is a full time crypto trader. He spends most of his time negotiating with CEOs to secure private and seed sale allocations for 316VC. Other members of the team include M. Ade-Smith (the project’s CIO), S. Chowdhury (the project’s Advisor), and DR. N. Newton (the project’s legal advisor).
About MIC
MIC is the acronym for the Metaverse Investment Club. It’s a new project and the transition of 316VC into the Metaverse as a private member club. 316VC is a leading investment and advisory firm that was created to help early stage blockchain companies gain momentum and scale their operations. Aside from offering strategic advice and guidance, 316VC also exposes startups to the nitty gritty of their industry through strategic partnerships with reputable international PR companies.
The MIC has an innovative NFT card which users can use to engage in its ecosystem.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/316VC
Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/8XYq-1pYpTIwMmFk
Medium: https://medium.com/@316VC
Media Details
Company Name: 316VC
Contact Name: J. Edwards
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.316vc.com/the-mic/
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 25, 2025 | BitNile, Dutch Blockchain Week, Citigroup, Philippine Blockchain Week, D.O.G.E Foundation

Blockchain’s metamorphosis from niche ledger technology to the backbone of Web3 has never been more evident. Today, we cover five stories that illustrate the evolving ecosystem: a gaming platform issuing its own token on Solana; Europe’s marquee Web3 summit; a major bank forecasting a “ChatGPT moment” for blockchain; a Southeast Asian conference aimed at busting crypto myths; and a foundation rebuilding blockchain from the ground up to solve scalability. Each development—whether product launch, industry gathering, macro forecast, educational initiative, or infrastructure innovation—offers a window into the trends shaping decentralized finance, NFTs, DeFi, and beyond.
1. BitNile.com to Launch Nile Coin on Solana
News Summary
Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary BitNile.com will introduce the Nile Coin on Solana starting May 1, 2025. The U.S.–based social gaming site chose Solana for its high throughput and low fees, aiming to enhance in-game economies, reward engagement, and deliver seamless micro-transactions. Details on tokenomics and governance are forthcoming, but management touts Nile Coin as a cornerstone of future gaming experiences.
Source: CoinTrus
Analysis & Commentary
Launching a proprietary token underscores two converging trends: the gamification of finance and finance-ification of gaming. By minting Nile Coin, BitNile.com taps into DeFi mechanics—staking, liquidity pools, NFT rewards—while leveraging Solana’s scalability. Strategically, BitNile.com positions itself for partnerships with NFT marketplaces and DeFi protocols, potentially opening secondary markets for in-game assets and generating new revenue streams beyond ad sales or subscription fees.
2. Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 Gears Up in Amsterdam
News Summary
From May 19–25, Amsterdam will host the sixth annual Dutch Blockchain Week, culminating in the two-day summit (May 21–22) at De Meervaart. Tier 1 exchanges (Bitvavo, Kraken, Coinbase), Web3 pioneers (WOW.ai, Blockrise), regulators (European Commission, De Nederlandsche Bank), and industry partners (Mastercard, Deloitte) will convene. Side events range from AI-powered hackathons tackling compliance to padel networking meetups—underscoring the event’s blend of technology, policy, and community.
Source: Dutch Blockchain Week
Analysis & Commentary
Dutch Blockchain Week typifies the maturation of blockchain conferences into multidisciplinary forums. Beyond token talk and yield farming, panels on regulation, institutional adoption, and security reflect Web3’s integration into mainstream finance. Anticipate announcements on CBDC pilots, DeFi compliance frameworks, and cross-chain interoperability projects that may emerge from the Block & Order Hackathon.
3. Citigroup Predicts Blockchain’s “ChatGPT Moment”
News Summary
In an April 23 report, Citigroup analysts argue that 2025 could be blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment,” driven by regulatory clarity around stablecoins and integration with traditional financial systems. They forecast stablecoin market capitalization ballooning to $1.6 trillion (base case) or as much as $3.7 trillion (bull case) by 2030—anchored by dollar-denominated issuers and collateralized with U.S. Treasuries. Regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act could catalyze adoption among banks and fintechs.
Source: Cointelegraph
Analysis & Commentary
Drawing parallels to generative AI’s explosive growth, Citigroup envisions a tipping point where blockchain moves from experimental to essential infrastructure. Successful integration will hinge on robust compliance tools, auditability, and clear governance models. Enterprise blockchain vendors should prepare for surging demand in tokenized payments, on-chain settlements, and embedded DeFi rails within legacy systems.
4. Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 Debunks Crypto Myths
News Summary
Scheduled for June 10–11 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 will tackle misinformation and spotlight real-world use cases. Highlights include “Crypto, Unpacked” sessions demystifying the technology; “Smart Regulation” panels uniting policymakers and innovators; and “Blockchain for Impact” showcases on remittances, disaster relief, and digital identity. Founding President Donald Lim emphasizes government support and public–private collaboration to spur inclusive growth.
Source: UseTheBitcoin
Analysis & Commentary
PBW exemplifies how emerging markets leverage education to accelerate Web3 adoption responsibly. By engaging regulators early, PBW can shape balanced frameworks that encourage innovation while protecting consumers—an instructive model for markets wrestling with both hype and skepticism.
5. D.O.G.E Foundation Launches New Blockchain, Opens Seed Round
News Summary
The D.O.G.E Foundation announced a ground-up blockchain rebuild designed to solve the scalability and reliability challenges plaguing existing networks. This modular architecture separates validation from execution to enable parallel transaction processing—targeting real-time gaming, DeFi under high load, and AI-driven applications. A seed funding round is now open to investors who share the vision of a performant, decentralized infrastructure.
Source: D.O.G.E Altcoin GlobeNewswire
Analysis & Commentary
As layer-1 congestion and high gas fees persist, new entrants must justify a “why now” with clear architectural advantages. If the D.O.G.E blockchain delivers real-world throughput and maintains decentralization, it could spur a renaissance of high-performance DeFi protocols and NFT platforms hungry for cost-effective base layers.
Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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Tokenization of Entertainment: BitNile’s Nile Coin on Solana highlights blockchain’s expansion into gaming economies and NFT reward systems.
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Convergence of Tech, Policy & Community: Dutch Blockchain Week showcases Web3’s evolution into an ecosystem engaging regulators, enterprises, and developers under one roof.
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Mainstream Inflection Point: Citigroup’s “ChatGPT moment” thesis suggests blockchain is poised for exponential adoption given regulatory support.
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Education as Catalyst: Philippine Blockchain Week’s myth-busting curriculum underscores the importance of public–private dialogue in emerging markets.
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Infrastructure Innovation: The D.O.G.E Foundation’s modular, high-throughput chain exemplifies the next wave of layer-1 networks addressing real-time, real-world use cases.
Today’s stories convey that blockchain’s next chapter will be written through strategic token launches, global convenings, regulatory clarity, educational outreach, and radical infrastructure redesign. By tracking these threads, industry participants can anticipate opportunities in DeFi, NFTs, Web3 games, and enterprise integration. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines, where we’ll continue to decode the innovations shaping decentralized finance.
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