Author: Don Mabona

Harju, Estonia (PinionNewswire) — WorkQuest, the decentralized employment marketplace and workforce automation protocol, has successfully raised US $1.16 million in its seed round, led by Black Dragon Capital, one of the most established venture capital focused on software and technology. The round also includes participation from Prometeus Labs, TrustDAO Capital, Chain Ridge Capital, Kyros Ventures, Magnus Capital, Titans Ventures, and Matrix Ventures. The funding accelerates the relaunch of WorkQuest’s upgraded platform featuring AI-powered job matching, a cross-chain execution layer, DAO governance, and integrated work-to-earn and DeFi modules. “WorkQuest bridges blockchain technology and real-world employment,” said Andrii Kotsur, Founder & CEO…

The UAE just rewired its entire financial architecture, and crypto is now woven directly into the circuitry. With a sweeping new banking and virtual-asset decree coming into force, the country is moving beyond hype and into structural dominance. It’s a signal to global markets: the UAE wants to be the world’s premier crypto hub, not merely a friendly jurisdiction on the sidelines. The decree modernizes the regulatory perimeter around payments, banking, fintech, and digital-asset operations. That clarity instantly recalibrates institutional confidence, which often trickles down fastest into emerging altcoins. Capital likes rules, especially rules written for a future-facing digital economy.…

Mining indicators around Bitcoin have turned sharply bearish, with several key metrics painting a challenging picture for the network’s economic backbone. Hash rate expansion, profitability compression, and miner side stress are reshaping the short-term outlook. Yet, history repeatedly shows that when miners start feeling the squeeze, the broader market often sets the stage for a rebound. That fracturing dynamic creates an intriguing moment, because while traditional mining profitability narrows, emerging alternatives like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) are using this environment to gain traction. With a presale attracting tens of millions and staking rewards that contrast sharply with miner revenue declines, the…

The broader market is gradually recovering, with total market capitalization finally crossing above $3 trillion. Meanwhile, the presale market is a new trend as traders seek more passive income through bonuses and large staking rewards. Such innovative projects that could give them big returns once this bearish season is over are attracting significant attention.  Investors are looking for the best crypto to buy now, before the next cycle starts. Amid this search, the new banking project called Digitap ($TAP) combines crypto and traditional finance through a multi-rail architecture that enhances cross-border transactions. It lets users send money instantly at the…

Prologue: The True Meaning of Long-Termism is Being Redefined In an era of constant global capital fluctuations and technology-driven financial structural reshaping, the asset management institutions that can truly endure cycles are not those betting on short-term noise, but those building interpretable, sustainable, and verifiable long-term growth frameworks. The birth of OneAssets Capital emerges precisely in this context. It is not a traditional quantitative firm, but a response to the times driven by two cross-disciplinary innovators: Ryan J. Gallagher — Designer of institutional-level financial risk structures Andrew G. Gregory — Technology-driven financial engineering architect Their combination gives OneAssets Capital a…

Panama City, Republic of Panama (PinionNewswire) — VaultCoin Ecosystem today announced the presale of VLTC, the native utility token that powers its Hybrid Custody Ecosystem – a decentralized crypto custody architecture designed to make Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies Unstealable, Unlosable, and Unconfiscatable. The VLTC presale marks the first major step in launching on-chain staking and the Sentinel Network, a global set of professional and community service providers who co-secure users’ assets in Hybrid Custody Vaults™. These vaults merge the best of self-custody and managed custody, eliminating single points of failure while preserving user control. “Crypto has a three-trillion-dollar security problem.…

Altcoins are reshaping the market narrative once again. XRP and Solana are seeing strong institutional attention through accelerating ETF inflows, giving traders a rare mix of caution and opportunity as the broader market cools. With volatility dropping across major assets, investors are scanning for early stage plays that could outperform once momentum returns. This environment is opening the door for new presales with real hype behind them, particularly Maxi Doge and Pepenode. Their early fundraising numbers, staking rewards, and meme-utility mashups position them well for the next wave of speculative pressure. As capital consolidates around larger players like XRP and…

The African e-commerce landscape has seen rapid growth over the past decade, fueled by mobile adoption, increased internet penetration, and the rise of digital payment systems. However, price sensitivity remains a defining characteristic of the consumer market. In this context, digital deal platforms and discount aggregators have emerged as key enablers, connecting consumers with verified promotions while helping retailers drive traffic and sales. HotDeals exemplifies this transformation, acting as a hub for multi-brand discounts across categories such as fashion, electronics, and lifestyle products. The Role of Deal Aggregators in African E-Commerce Deal aggregation platforms consolidate promotions, coupon codes, and limited-time…

BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, reported $22.6 billion in futures trading volume as of November 26, 2025 through its Black Friday Flash Deal campaign featuring its global brand ambassador Jaren Jackson Jr. The campaign attracted over 111,000 participants, positioning the platform as a major player in the increasingly competitive landscape of holiday promotions among cryptocurrency exchanges. Grand Prize Draw Set for November 27 Excitement is building toward November 27, 2025 at 16:00:00 UTC, when BTCC will hold its grand lucky draw for participants who have accumulated 500 points or more through various deposit and trading tasks. The prize pool…

The crypto market is waking up again, and the spark didn’t come from retail enthusiasm or meme-coin mania, it came from an institutional giant making a move too big to ignore. BlackRock just purchased over $200 million worth of Bitcoin in a single day, adding roughly 1,910 BTC to its ETF holdings. Moves of that scale don’t whisper, they roar. When the world’s largest asset manager starts vacuuming up Bitcoin, traders across the board take notice. This kind of inflow historically marks the early stages of a market shift. Liquidity improves, sentiment sharpens, and capital begins rotating outward from Bitcoin…