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First Cinematic NFT Film Series, The Future Is Now Film, Debuts 2 New Episodes Exploring Bitcoin, Dubai and More
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(Newsfile Corp. – April 5, 2022) – The first cinematographic NFT project, “The Future Is Now Film” presented two new releases from the city of future Dubai and Hamburg, covering such intricate topics as how to create an ecosystem for innovations and how decentralisation will help world economies recover during the Great Reset.
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#TheFutureIsNowFilm Puts a Spotlight On How Blockchain Is “Transforming The Future.”
The host of the documentary series, Los Angeles film maker, former TV Host, and news personality turned decentralised futurist, Miguel Francis-Santiago, in the Dubai episode “Transforming The Future”, takes the audience for a journey through AIBC Summit UAE 2021 — one of the biggest gatherings in the blockchain community held by Eman Pulis & SiGMA Group. The release highlights that Dubai has set the precedent as the Mecca of innovation under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with a plethora of initiatives headed by Dubai Blockchain Center and the work of its CEO, Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, creating a safe harbour of innovation.
The take on the AIBC Summit includes projects and initiatives that allow the innovations to flourish which will help cities and communities become regenerative and truly decentralised in the future. The episode features such prominent blockchain thought leaders like Tim Draper, Tone Vays and Brock Pierce, the 2020 US Presidential candidate from the Bitcoin Foundation. Featured stars also include Crystal Rose Pierce of Sense.Chat, Sergej Kunz of 1inch Network being the deepest liquidity aggregator in the space of DeFi, Matthias Mende of Bonuz Market, an innovative celebrity marketplace & metaverse, Ilya Churakov of sustainable decentralised eco-system, Global Digital Club and Salim Ismail of OpenExO with Irina Litchfield of the Global Autonomous Network.
Decentralised Cryptocurrency Protocols Are “Aligning The Future”
The latest release wrapping the year of 2021, “Aligning The Future,” takes the audience to Blockchance EU with Fabian Friedrich, the founder of Blockchance Group, to the heart of Germany’s blockchain hub Hamburg. The roving crypto documentarist, Miguel Francis-Santiago invites us to explore how the world will look after the Global Economic Reset and what initiatives might make the world more just and decentralised. Working and renowned use-cases are already paving the way such as TRON DAO, with one of the most influential cryptocurrency protocols, TRC-20 which overtook its counterpart, USDT on Ethereum and became the largest transaction volume protocol in the market. Another exciting protocol appears in the film as well – GAMB from GLBrain giving power back to the merchants with zero transaction fees.
His Excellency, Justin Sun, the Founder of TRON and as of recently, an Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation on behalf of Grenada, shares his vision on how countries and governments will deal with new economic realities by way of competitive CBDC’s. William Soriano, a Congressman from El Salvador, shares the implications of the country making Bitcoin a legal tender, while Mark Buckley from the United Nations shares his ideal model for a sustainable, decentralised and regenerative future. The opinions on new realities are also provided by such blockchain community veterans like Wolfgang Pinegger of GAMB Power to the Merchants, Fabian Vogelsteller, the Co-Founder of ERC20 Protocol, and Veronika Kuett of autonomous city systems with Tripolis Corp.
New Episodes Planned And Mass Adoption Movement Goals
Currently, the TFIN DAO team is producing new episodes with the support of the NFT-vehicle with a major goal – the mission of inspiring mass adoption with an “infotainment” approach. The new method of financing and decentralising cinematography is set to reach new horizons and be featured on such platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, according to the founder and show’s creator, Miguel Francis-Santiago. Join the conversation and become a part of the community by supporting TFIN DAO. Be part of #TheFutureisNowFilm movement!
About The Future Is Now Film
The Future is Now Film (TFIN) by Oneday Productions is the first NFT documentary film series that has been covering Bitcoin’s disruption across the world over the past five years. TFIN is scaling blockchain mass adoption through cinema and storytelling, public relations and its consulting arm of TFIN DAO ecosystem. The film series has been a guest to over 20 gatherings around the world, from Puerto Rico to Hong Kong and beyond and has featured John McAfee, Brittany Kaiser, Max Keiser, Larry King, AKON and other leaders in the space of innovation. 19 episodes have been filmed so far and over 15 countries explored through the lens of The Future is Now Film and the intricate future that disruption and Bitcoin will bring to the world. Miguel Francis-Santiago recalls the vision;
“From the beginning our goal was to inspire the masses while connecting the creme de la creme of our industry around the planet. I always envisioned something that I would feel absolutely aligned with in terms of wielding the power of cinema and storytelling. This film has led me to embark on working with Brock Pierce on his 2020 Presidential campaign visuals and then I realised this is it. If there was ever a message I wanted the world to hear then this is it, and the time is now.”
The team is currently in Dubai and has wrapped up filming WOW Summit “The World of Web3” & AIBC Summit 2022 “Innovators of The Future” while producing the full feature for Netflix and other digital distributors. You can catch the team next up in Miami for BTC 2022.
The Future is Now Media Group Website | Telegram | Twitter | and Oneday Productions
Featured innovators: AIBC Summit | 1inchNetwork | TRON | Bonuz Market | GAMB | BLOCKCHANCE | Global Digital Club | OpenExo | GAN
Contact details: Please contact the PR manager of TFIN DAO Katerina Futur [email protected]
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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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