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LBank Exchange Will List ANC (ANCT) on May 23, 2022
Internet City, Dubai–(Newsfile Corp. – May 23, 2022) – LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list ANC (ANCT) on May 23, 2022. For all users of LBank Exchange, the ANCT/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 16:00 (UTC+8) on May 23, 2022.
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As a global fandom platform based on blockchain, ANC (ANCT) aims to induce the joint participation of K-POP fans around the world and create a new concept of fandom culture by providing services such as Crowdfunding, Fan Art NFT Market, Community and Messenger. Its native token ANCT will be listed on LBank Exchange at 16:00 (UTC+8) on May 23, 2022, to further expand its global reach and help it achieve its vision.
Introducing The ANC Platform
The ANC platform is a decentralized fandom platform service with transparency and reliability based on a decentralized network of blockchain. It tokenizes the fandom activities and creates K-WAVE ecosystem which benefits the fans through NFT Crowd funding, Fan club staking, and Fandom Metaverse.
By utilizing blockchain NFT technology, ANC forms a ‘fandom economy’ where fans can produce and participate in economic activities beyond enjoying or consuming entertainment elements. It builds a blockchain economy ecosystem by giving value and ownership to fan creations and providing a space to trade them.
Through ANC platform, it is possible to safely raise funds from fans around the world to advance the project for K-WAVE stars. In addition, it provides an NFT marketplace for trading digital creation assets, adding value to creations, proving the owner and specifying the new owner for the transaction. Furthermore, the ANC platform also provides Community and Messenger, a space for communication and opinion gathering among fundraising participants, governing the direction of the funding project, and checking project progress and results.
Within the ANC Economy, users are producers and consumers who can participate in democratic decision-making. And with all these features and services, the ANC platform will continue to build an environment where K-WAVE fans around the world can collaborate and create an efficient ecosystem.
About ANCT Token
All services provided by the ANC platform are operated based on the ANCT token to induce active activities among members and further build an ecosystem with a virtuous cycle structure. Users will participate in crowdfunding with ANCT tokens, and it’s also the transaction method of the fan art NFT marketplace.
Based on ERC-20, ANCT has a total supply of 3 billion (i.e. 3,000,000,000) tokens, of which 22% is provided for development, 20% will be used for marketing, 18% is provided for ecosystem, 10% is reserved by foundation, 5% is provided for legal and operating expenses, 15% is allocated to the team, 7% is provided for partners, and the rest 3% is allocated to advisors.
ANCT will be listed on LBank Exchange at 16:00 (UTC+8) on May 23, 2022, investors who are interested in the ANC platform investment can easily buy and sell ANCT token on LBank Exchange by then. The listing of ANCT on LBank Exchange will undoubtedly help it further expand its business and draw more attention in the market.
Learn More about ANCT Token:
Official Website: https://anctoken.com
Telegram: https://t.me/anctoken
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ANC__official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077082422100
About LBank Exchange
LBank Exchange, founded in 2015, is an innovative global trading platform for various crypto assets. LBank Exchange provides its users with safe crypto trading, specialized financial derivatives, and professional asset management services. It has become one of the most popular and trusted crypto trading platforms with over 6.4 million users from now more than 210 regions around the world.
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 12, 2025 | Rootstock, Zimbabwe Carbon Registry, Fastex, 21Shares, The Blockchain Group

Welcome to Blocks & Headlines, your daily op-ed style deep dive into the most pivotal blockchain and crypto stories shaping today’s market. In this edition—May 12, 2025—we cover:
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Bitcoin DeFi Security Strengthens as Rootstock garners 81% of Bitcoin’s hashrate
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Zimbabwe’s Blockchain Carbon Credit Registry aims to restore investor trust
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Token2049 Dubai Highlights spotlight Fastex’s Web3 innovations
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21Shares’ New ETP for Cronos (CRO) bridges traditional finance and DeFi
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The Blockchain Group’s €9.9 M Capital Raise fuels its Bitcoin treasury strategy
Below, each story is summarized with key takeaways and opinion-driven context.
Introduction
Today’s blockchain landscape is defined by two contrasting forces: institutional maturation—as legacy players and governments adopt tokenized assets and infrastructure—and startup-driven innovation—where Web3 pioneers push boundaries in DeFi, NFTs, and on-chain governance. Major trends include:
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Security & Scalability: Layer-2 solutions and cross-chain bridges are gaining traction to secure and scale Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems.
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Transparency & Trust: From carbon credits to capital markets, blockchain is repeatedly chosen to enhance auditability and investor confidence.
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Mainstream Access: Crypto ETPs and regulated token offerings are lowering barriers for retail and institutional investors.
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Treasury Management: Public companies are increasingly using Bitcoin and token holdings as strategic assets to hedge against macro volatility.
Let’s unpack today’s five developments and their broader implications.
1. Bitcoin DeFi Security Strengthens with Rootstock’s Hashrate Share
What happened: A new Messari report finds that Rootstock (RSK), Bitcoin’s oldest layer-2 smart-contract platform, now commands 81% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate, up from 56% before major mining pools Foundry and SpiderPool onboarded in February. Transactions on Rootstock are 95% cheaper than on-chain Bitcoin and 55% cheaper than Ethereum, positioning RSK for sustained DeFi growth in 2025.
Source: CoinDesk
Analysis & commentary:
Rootstock’s dominant hashrate share underscores two key shifts:
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Security by Convergence: By leveraging Bitcoin’s massive mining network, RSK mitigates the common 51% risk faced by smaller chains.
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Cost-Efficiency for DeFi: Lower fees make RSK an attractive alternative to Ethereum for yield protocols, lending markets, and decentralized exchanges.
However, challenges remain. Smart-contract developers must integrate robust cross-chain bridges—Rootstock’s partnership with LayerZero is a start—to attract liquidity. Moreover, regulatory scrutiny of DeFi is rising; RSK’s governance will need transparent on-chain dispute resolution and compliance tooling to win institutional adoption.
2. Zimbabwe’s Blockchain Carbon Credit Registry to Revive Investor Confidence
What happened: In Harare on May 9, the Zimbabwean government launched the world’s first blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry, developed by Dubai’s A6 Labs. The immutable ledger will record issuance, trading, and retirement of credits, addressing the fallout from 2023’s abrupt project cancellations and a 50% revenue levy that spooked developers. The new Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority (ZCMA) will oversee licensing via the zicma.org.zw portal.
Source: Bloomberg
Analysis & commentary:
Zimbabwe’s registry is an instructive case study in how blockchain can restore transparency and rebuild market trust:
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Immutable Audits: Every credit’s provenance is verifiable on-chain, deterring double-counting and fraud.
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Regulatory Framework: A dedicated authority streamlines approvals, balancing market access with environmental integrity.
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Investor Reassurance: By codifying rules in smart contracts, Zimbabwe signals that future policy shifts will be governed by code, not sudden ministerial edict.
Nonetheless, blockchain is not a panacea. Effective enforcement still depends on reliable on-the-ground measurement and reporting. The real test will be whether smaller African producers—Kenya, Zambia—adopt interoperable registries, creating a pan-continental carbon marketplace.
3. Web3 Innovation Takes Center Stage at Token2049 Dubai
What happened: Between April 30 and May 1, Token2049 Dubai convened industry leaders in the Emirates. Fastex, a platinum sponsor, showcased its Bahamut blockchain (PoSA consensus), the YoWallet custodial solution, and a wave of new apps—YoHealth, YoPhone/YoSIM, YoBlog—all designed to expand Web3 use cases beyond finance. Fastex also co-hosted regulatory forums with Solidus Labs and launched the Bahamut Grants program to seed developer innovation.
Source: Cointelegraph
Analysis & commentary:
Token2049’s Dubai edition highlights an ecosystem maturation where:
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Compliance & Growth Coexist: Legal breakfasts signaled that self-regulation and layered oversight can lower entry barriers without stifling ingenuity.
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Beyond Finance: By unveiling telecom and health apps, Fastex challenges the notion that blockchain is niche—real-world use cases can drive mainstream adoption.
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Brand Ambassadors: Football legend Patrice Evra’s presence at YoHealth’s booth illustrates how cultural icons can amplify blockchain’s reach.
Moving forward, projects must demonstrate measurable end-user utility and scalable infrastructure to avoid the “pilot-only” trap. Dubai’s supportive regulatory sandbox remains an ideal proving ground.
4. 21Shares Launches ETP for Cronos (CRO) – Bridging TradFi and DeFi
What happened: Swiss issuer 21Shares listed a new ETP (CRON) on May 12, offering direct exposure to CRO, the native token of Cronos—a Layer 1 chain built for DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain interoperability with Ethereum and Cosmos. Investors can now trade CRO through regular brokerages without managing private keys or wallets.
Source: The Paypers
Analysis & commentary:
Tokenizing blockchain assets into regulated ETPs remains one of the most powerful drivers of institutional capital inflows:
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Familiar Interfaces: By packaging CRO as a ticker, 21Shares lowers the learning curve for asset managers and pension funds.
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Regulatory Alignment: ETPs fall under securities law, offering clear governance compared to unregulated spot tokens.
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Ecosystem Growth: Cronos stands to benefit from increased liquidity and brand recognition, which in turn fuels DeFi activity on its network.
ETPs also invite scrutiny: fees, redemption mechanics, and underlying custodial risks must be transparent to preserve investor trust. As competition heats up—with products for BTC, ETH, SOL, and more—issuers will vie on pricing, ease of access, and institutional credibility.
5. The Blockchain Group’s €9.9 M Capital Raise Advances Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
What happened: Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), completed a €9.888 million capital increase at €1.0932 per share on May 7, 2025. Proceeds will bolster its strategy to accumulate Bitcoin per fully diluted share while expanding consulting and AI-driven blockchain services.
Source: ActusNews via MarketScreener
Analysis & commentary:
The Blockchain Group’s financing round underscores a new corporate paradigm where holding BTC is core to the business model:
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Shareholder Alignment: By tethering equity value to Bitcoin accumulation, management and investors share upside in crypto markets.
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Operational Synergies: Subsidiaries in data intelligence and decentralized consulting can monetize both service fees and on-balance-sheet Bitcoin appreciation.
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Regulatory Compliance: As a publicly listed entity on Euronext Growth Paris, ALTBG navigates EU financial rules, offering a transparent vehicle for crypto exposure.
Yet this approach carries volatility risk: sudden BTC price swings can compress earnings per share and spur shareholder activism. Mitigation strategies—such as hedged derivatives and staggered BTC purchases—will be critical to sustain growth without alarming investors.
Conclusion
Today’s highlights reveal a blockchain industry at once foundational and frontier:
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Security & Scale: Rootstock’s hashrate gains fortify Bitcoin DeFi’s underpinnings.
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Transparent Markets: Zimbabwe’s carbon registry sets a template for blockchain-backed commodity markets.
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Web3 Diversification: Token2049 Dubai shows that true mass adoption demands real-world applications in health, telecom, and beyond.
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Institutional Access: ETPs like CRON democratize token ownership for mainstream investors.
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On-Balance-Sheet Crypto: The Blockchain Group exemplifies the rising class of publicly traded crypto-native firms.
As blockchain extends into supply chains, tokenized securities, and identity, the winners will be those who blend innovative protocol design with pragmatic regulatory alignment. Keep tuning into Blocks & Headlines for tomorrow’s top stories.
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