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XT.COM Launched FIFA World Cup Campaign
To celebrate the 22nd FIFA World Cup, the most watched international sporting event in the world, XT.COM is hosting a series of World-Cup-themed online and offline events with plenty of fabulous prizes. The festivities include co-marketing events, Spot and Futures events, NFT events, trading competitions, and more.
Warming up to share Fabulous Prize Pool
To kick off the festivities, XT.COM is hosting Warm up events to get into the football spirit such as “Shoot the Ball” and “Spin to Win” from the 9th of November to the 19th of November, 2022. The “Shoot the Ball” event will give participants who open a Futures account an opportunity to win a share of the 600,000 USDT Prize pool. That’s 60,000 USDT every day for 10 days prior to the start of the XT.COM FIFA campaign main events. The more tasks completed by the participant, the greater his or her chance to win prizes.
As the name suggests, the “Spin to Win” warm up event will give participants the opportunity to win prizes by spinning a prize wheel and by completing the tasks. There will be prizes of up to 1 ETH for those who hit the jackpot, as well as other cryptocurrencies.
Trading Competitions, events, lucky draw, discount subscription, and more!
Once the warm-up events have completed, XT.COM will host a variety of Spot, Futures, and other main trading competitions and events from November 16th to December 19th, 2022. The prize pool & rewards are worth millions of USD.
Participants will have the chance to participate in various events such as the “Lucky Draw”, Staking events, P2P transactions with 0 fees, Black Friday discounts (like 20% off XT tokens), Spot trading competitions and more. There will also be opportunities to win a share of $50,000 in prizes and even an iPhone 14 through the “Predict the Champion” competition. The special events will be supported by RED, REDLC, LOOP, Skyland, KENT, STRM, FND, AD, Bitpush, BitTab, Btcgram, CoinCu, CryptoRank, DailyCoin, EFUN, TaskOn, Today NFT News, SWFT Blockchain and many other projects and partners. There will also be opportunities for participants to purchase BTC and ETH for 40% and 30% respectively off their market value (limited to $10,000).
Moreover, there will be an NFT Lucky Draw for participants who invite their friends to the platform via an invitation code and chances to win XT mystery boxes with premium NFTs. Newcomers who buy NFTs on the XT NFT platform will have a chance to be randomly selected (51 lucky users) for an array of NFT and Token prizes. New users will also get 100 World Cup activity points when purchasing NFTs on the XT platform for the first time.
In addition to the array of online events, you can attend offline events in Dubai, Turkey, Nigeria, and Singapore from November to December. There will be plenty of sponsors attending these events which will include games to play, game screening, and a possibility of some local football team members in attendance.
For more specific detail regarding the XT.COM FIFA World Cup events, please refer to the activity page or follow the hashtag #XTWorldCup22 on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media networks. Come and join in the XT.COM FIFA World Cup celebrations. With plenty of events and chances to win prizes, there is no reason not to join.
In an era defined by rapid innovation and regulatory shifts, today’s blockchain briefing spotlights five pivotal developments: enterprise-grade data integration, municipal crypto pilots, state-level policy hearings, AI-powered token growth, and secure communications on a public ledger. Across these stories, three key trends emerge:
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Enterprise Adoption & Data Integration
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Government Experimentation & Oversight
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AI & Security Innovations in Crypto
Below, we dissect each story’s essence, unpack its broader implications, and offer opinion-driven insight for Web3 stakeholders.
1. Space and Time Joins Forces with Microsoft Fabric
Source: Chainwire / The Defiant
On May 20, 2025, Space and Time Labs (SXT)—a zero-knowledge data platform backed by Microsoft’s M12 Ventures—announced integration of its multichain index (Bitcoin, Sui, Ethereum) into Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake environment. This partnership delivers real-time, verifiable blockchain data directly within Azure, enabling developers and enterprises to build data-driven Web3 and AI applications without custom pipelines.
Opinion: Embedding verifiable on-chain data into mainstream analytics tools marks a watershed moment. As traditional enterprises crave decentralized insights, Fabric’s native access to SXT’s ZK-proven data could accelerate blockchain analytics, foster hybrid cloud-Web3 solutions, and reduce vendor lock-in. Expect more legacy tech giants to pursue similar alliances.
2. New York City Eyes Crypto for Taxes & Records
Source: DL News
Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans to form a Digital Assets Advisory Council to explore crypto-based payments for municipal services, including taxes, birth/death certificates, and land records. While specifics remain under wraps, Adams highlighted zero-knowledge proofs as a privacy-preserving tool for public documentation on distributed ledgers.
Opinion: New York’s initiative signals growing municipal appetite for blockchain beyond investments. By potentially accepting tax payments in crypto and securing vital records on-chain, NYC could pioneer use cases that blend transparency with privacy. However, pilot programs must rigorously address volatility, regulatory compliance, and digital inclusion to avoid disenfranchising underserved communities.
3. Wyoming Committee Explores Blockchain, AI & Right-to-Repair
Source: Wyoming Public Media
During its first interim meeting (May 14–15, Jackson Hole), Wyoming’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation reviewed the state’s proposed Wyoming Stable Token—tethered 1:1 to USD—and examined AI governance and right-to-repair legislation. The Stable Token Commission anticipates a July 4 alpha launch, while lawmakers debated CBDC distinctions, tokenized real-world assets, and consumer repair rights.
Opinion: Wyoming continues to cement its reputation as a blockchain haven. Explicit carve-outs distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, coupled with regulatory sandboxes for AI and repair laws, underscore a holistic approach to innovation. Other states should monitor Wyoming’s alpha testing outcomes to inform balanced policy frameworks that nurture Web3 while safeguarding consumer interests.
4. AI Tokens Surge in Crypto’s New Tango
Source: The Economic Times
Himanshi Lohchab reports that AI-centric utility tokens—built to autonomously execute services like compute renting (Render), predictive analytics (SingularityNET), and data marketplaces (Ocean Protocol)—have seen market caps soar from $2.7 billion to nearly $30 billion within a year. Key players include Near Protocol’s AI modules, ICP, The Graph, and emerging AI agents that generate revenue per usage. Institutional interest from Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity further validates the trend.
Opinion: The AI-blockchain convergence is no fleeting fad. AI tokens promise programmable revenue streams and decentralized toolchains, but they also introduce autonomous risk vectors—buggy smart contracts, accountability gaps, and regulatory ambiguity. Security audits, standardized interoperability protocols, and clear legal frameworks will be crucial to sustain investor confidence.
5. BSV Association Selects Binarii Labs for Secure Communications
Source: CoinGeek (via PRNewswire)
The BSV Association has designated Binarii Labs to implement BinariiDSM, an encrypted file exchange and messaging suite that logs proofs of record on the BSV blockchain. This integration ensures immutable audit trails, data resilience, and end-to-end confidentiality for enterprises seeking verifiable trust without centralized intermediaries.
Opinion: As data privacy regulations tighten globally, blockchain-anchored communication platforms like BinariiDSM offer a compelling alternative to legacy VPNs and secure email. By immutably recording metadata on-chain, organizations can demonstrate compliance, simplify audits, and deter insider threats. Look for BSV’s secure-messaging model to inspire similar offerings on other smart-contract platforms.
Conclusion: Navigating a Dynamic Blockchain Frontier
Today’s stories reaffirm that blockchain is no longer an experimental niche—it’s permeating analytics, public services, legislative agendas, tokenomics, and secure communications. To thrive:
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Forge Strategic Alliances: Enterprises should partner with ZK and data-fabric innovators to embed blockchain insights into their analytics stacks.
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Pilot Pragmatically: Municipalities must balance visionary crypto use cases with compliance, volatility management, and equitable access.
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Craft Balanced Policy: States can emulate Wyoming’s sandbox approach—distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, while addressing AI and repair rights.
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Secure the Autonomous Agent Era: As AI tokens multiply, enforce rigorous security audits and interoperability standards.
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Leverage On-Chain Trust: Consider blockchain-anchored communications for immutable audit trails and enhanced data resilience.
By embracing these actions, organizations and policymakers can harness blockchain’s transformative power while mitigating emerging risks.
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