Covent Garden, United Kingdom, August 25th, 2025, Chainwire The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre (HKGAI), a leading institution driving AI innovation, has officially announced a strategic partnership with FLock.io , an innovator in decentralised AI infrastructure. Together, they aim to revolutionise government and public sector efficiency by developing advanced, domain-specific AI models. Leveraging FLock.io’s cutting-edge, privacy-preserving federated learning technology, the partnership will deliver secure, transparent, and highly efficient AI solutions tailored explicitly for governmental applications.This partnership marks a significant step forward in embracing decentralised AI as the next-generation model for public sector transformation. Both HKGAI and FLock.io will allocate resources towards this initiative. HKGAI will deploy specialised research teams and high-performance GPU clusters, while FLock.io will provide its pioneering decentralised AI training infrastructure. This synergy will facilitate secure multi-institution collaboration without compromising data privacy and security. “This strategic alliance demonstrates powerful support for FLock.io’s unique federated learning protocol by one of Asia’s leading government-backed AI institutions,” added Jiahao Sun, CEO of FLock.io. “We’re excited to introduce decentralised AI infrastructure into public sector operations, driving efficiency, innovation, and real-world impact.” FLock.io’s approach allows institutions holding sensitive and isolated data to collaboratively train powerful AI models securely and compliantly—a vital capability as governments increasingly prioritise responsible AI use. The partnership highlights the Hong Kong government’s proactive commitment to pioneering decentralised AI solutions to enhance governance and public services. Both HKGAI and FLock.io continue exploring further integration opportunities and joint infrastructure initiatives, aiming to expand the reach and effectiveness of these groundbreaking models across broader governmental networks. About HKGAI: The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre (HKGAI) was established in October 2023 under the Hong Kong government’s InnoHK initiative as the city's flagship for generative AI innovation. Led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), HKGAI collaborates with renowned local and international institutions to develop foundational AI models and transformative applications, shaping the future of society. In February 2025, HKGAI introduced its inaugural large-scale generative AI model, HKGAI V1, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s growing AI ecosystem. About FLock.io: FLock.io is a pioneering decentralised AI training platform combining Federated Learning and blockchain technology, fundamentally transforming AI development. Its secure, privacy-centric platform empowers communities to collaboratively build, train, and own AI models without centralising data. FLock.io’s ecosystem comprises three key components: AI Arena, a competitive AI model training platform; FL Alliance, a privacy-preserving collaborative framework safeguarding data sovereignty; and Moonbase, a decentralised AI model hosting and refinement platform that rewards contributors and supports ecosystem growth. Not Your Models, Not Your AI. Users can learn more at FLock.io . ContactFLockFLock.io LTDhello@flock.io Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release and is for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Crypto Daily, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.
Every crypto cycle creates a new group of standout projects, and 2025 looks set to be defined by Mutuum Finance (MUTM) . With early investors eyeing an upside of 2000%, this project combines real utility, strong presale traction, and high-profile listing potential, giving it the right ingredients to outperform the broader market. In a market shaped by crypto prices, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out as more than just speculation—it is building a foundation for long-term adoption. A Lending Protocol With Next-Gen Utility Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is not a token without substance. The project is delivering a decentralized, non-custodial lending ecosystem that supports both P2C (peer-to-contract) and P2P (peer-to-peer) models. In the P2C system, lenders provide liquidity into shared pools, and borrowers can draw from those pools at dynamic interest rates tied to utilization. The P2P option allows direct negotiation of loan terms between individuals, creating flexibility for different needs. This dual-model design is amplified by Layer-2 integration, which will make borrowing and lending faster and cheaper compared to many current DeFi competitors that are still reliant on slower, costlier Layer-1 solutions. With Mutuum Finance (MUTM), investors and users are preparing to engage with a product that is designed for scalability and efficiency from the ground up. The beta launch is expected to arrive at the same time as token listing, a critical advantage that eliminates the common waiting game that usually follows a new token release. From the very beginning, users will be able to deposit bluechip assets, borrow against them, or stake mtTokens in smart contracts to earn rewards in MUTM. This immediate availability of core functions is exactly what sets it apart from many other presale projects that lack tangible application at launch. Another major part of Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s roadmap is its decentralized stablecoin, created when users borrow against collateral and burned when loans are repaid or liquidated. Governance will manage borrowing rates to help maintain its peg close to $1. This stablecoin will be an additional demand driver, creating constant activity within the ecosystem and giving MUTM a deeper level of real-world utility. Presale Momentum and the Road Ahead Right now, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is in Phase 6 of its presale, with tokens available at just $0.035. Over $14.83 million has been generated already, more than 15,650 holders have joined the community, and 25% of the tokens in this phase are gone. Once Phase 7 begins, the price rises 15%, making this the final window to secure MUTM at its current entry level before the next surge. Confidence in the project is reinforced by Mutuum Finance (MUTM)’s CertiK audit, which delivered a Token Scan score of 95 and a Skynet score of 78. Add in a $50,000 bug bounty program rewarding severity-based findings, plus a $100,000 giveaway designed to grow awareness, and it’s clear the team has invested in both security and community trust. Looking forward, liquidity and exposure are set to expand dramatically. Expected listings on exchanges such as Binance, KuCoin, Coinbase, MEXC, and Kraken will introduce MUTM to a global audience. These listings, combined with the project’s buy-and-distribute mechanism where lending and borrowing revenue is used to purchase MUTM from the open market and distribute to stakers, are powerful catalysts for long-term demand. Final Words When looking at crypto charts and past cycles, the lesson is clear: the largest returns have always gone to those willing to step into projects before they break into the mainstream. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is positioned to be one of those rare opportunities. While crypto crash narratives dominate headlines, seasoned investors know that every downturn also sets the stage for the next explosive wave. In the world of crypto predictions, MUTM is already separating itself from the pack by offering both security and real utility while still in its presale stage. As 2025 approaches, the race to find the best-performing altcoin is intensifying. With a working beta expected at listing, Layer-2 scalability, a decentralized stablecoin, and high-visibility exchange listings on the horizon, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is aligning all the right factors. The presale is nearing the halfway mark, and once the window closes, latecomers risk watching from the sidelines as early buyers reap the rewards of one of the most promising projects of the year. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: https://www.mutuum.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Times Tabloid, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. The post Looking for the Best 2025 Altcoin? MUTM Could Be the Top Performer With 2000% Left to Go appeared first on Times Tabloid .
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Bitcoin’s current upward movement feels unusually slow compared to past cycles. Experts attribute the current sluggishness in the market to the OG whales. Willy Woo, for one, believes this cohort of early investors has slowed BTC’s growth, as the market struggles to absorb their massive profit-taking. Bitcoin’s Sluggish Uptrend In his latest post, prominent on-chain analyst Willy Woo explained that a significant portion of BTC supply is concentrated in the hands of early whales who accumulated heavily around 2011, when Bitcoin was trading at $10 or less. These long-term holders are now sitting on massive unrealized gains, and whenever they sell, the market requires significant new capital inflows – over $110,000 for each BTC – to absorb their sales without driving prices down. This creates resistance in price appreciation, as the market must constantly counterbalance the selling pressure from these original whales, making Bitcoin’s climb slower and more gradual in this cycle. “This differential in cost basis, the supply they hold and their rate of selling has profound impacts on how much new capital that needs to come in to lift price. You can look at this as BTC going through growing pains until these 10,000x gain investors are absorbed.” One major example of this whale activity comes from a Bitcoin OG now moving heavily into Ethereum. Lookonchain’s latest findings revealed a massive move by the whale who originally received 100,784 BTC seven years ago, worth $642 million then and over $11.4 billion on August 25th. In just the past five days, this early holder has been rapidly rotating out of Bitcoin into Ethereum. They deposited around 22,769 BTC, which is around $2.59 billion, to Hyperliquid for sale, and used the proceeds to buy 472,920 ETH ($2.22 billion) on spot markets while simultaneously opening a 135,265 ETH long position worth $577 million. The scale and speed of these transactions indicate aggressive profit-taking on BTC and a strong, highly leveraged bet on Ethereum’s upside. Beyond these structural whale-driven headwinds, short-term volatility also plays a role in Bitcoin’s trajectory, especially during weekends. Structural Weakness Bitcoin’s sharp drop this weekend is not random but a result of structural weaknesses in the market. Weekends typically see thinner liquidity, as both spot and derivatives volumes decline, which leaves order books vulnerable to manipulation by large players, according to CryptoQuant. On-chain data shows that BTC exchange reserves often rise before these weekend dips as sell pressure increases, while excessive long positioning in derivatives creates the conditions for liquidation cascades. At the same time, metrics like SOPR reveal short-term holders taking profits, which further amplifies volatility. As such, these factors form what CryptoQuant calls a “liquidity trap,” where whales exploit weak market conditions to trigger stop-loss clusters and fuel sharp moves. The post Why Is Bitcoin Crawling This Cycle? Analyst Reveals the Hidden Factors appeared first on CryptoPotato .
Binance has made a new announcement to offer its users a wider range of trading options and improve the experience. Binance Futures Opens SOMIUSDT Perpetual Futures Contract for Pre-Market Trading Binance Futures, the company's futures trading platform, announced that it will open its SOMIUSDT perpetual futures contract for pre-market trading starting at 111:30 a.m. on August 25, 2025. This new product will allow investors to trade with up to 5x leverage. The underlying asset of the newly listed contract will be Somnia (SOMI). Somnia stands out as a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain. Focused on developing mass-market applications, particularly for the gaming and entertainment industry, the project has a total supply of 1 billion SOMI. The contract will be collateralized with USDT and tradable 24/7. Multi-Asset Mode will also be supported. The funding rate will be fixed at +0.005% during the pre-market trading period, after which rates will fluctuate within a range of +2.00%/-2.00%. Funding fees will be collected every four hours. Binance reminded investors that some features of the contract are still under development and advised them to conduct thorough research, as crypto investments carry high risks. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Binance Futures Announces Listing of New Altcoin with 5x Leverage! Here Are the Details
Mavryk Network, a Layer-1 blockchain platform designed to facilitate large-scale tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), has announced the upcoming launch of its native token, $MVRK, on the global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC. Trading will begin on September 18 at 1 PM UTC, with an initial listing price of $0.10. The debut of $MVRK represents a significant step in Mavryk’s broader vision to bring over $10 billion in RWAs on-chain, and to establish a fully interoperable ecosystem at the intersection of tokenization, decentralized finance (DeFi), and lending. To date, Mavryk has secured notable milestones, including: Funding: Raised $5.2 million from prominent venture capital firms such as Ghaf Capital, Big Brain, and Draper Goren Holm. Partnership with MultiBank Group: Mavryk’s white-label tokenization infrastructure will underpin MultiBank’s upcoming RWA platform for regulated primary and secondary market trading, slated for launch in 2025. $10 Billion Tokenization Agreement: In collaboration with MAG Lifestyle Development and MultiBank, Mavryk will tokenize luxury real estate assets, including Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton Residences and Keturah Reserve. Fireblocks Integration: The platform is now accessible to Fireblocks users, enabling institutions to build customized RWA platforms using Mavryk’s technology. Testnet Activity: Mavryk’s testnet has processed over 110 million transactions, with 2.2 million+ funded wallets and 1.2 million+ smart contracts deployed. Live metrics are available on Mavryk Explorer . The $MVRK token will have a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $100 million and will serve multiple functions within the network: covering gas fees, enabling delegation, powering co-staking (liquid staking), and serving as collateral for lending and borrowing protocols. At the token generation event (TGE), 5.6% of the token supply will be in circulation, while over 45% is allocated for ecosystem growth, staking incentives, and community participation. “Mavryk is pioneering a new chapter for real-world assets where tokenization, DeFi, and lending converge into one seamlessly interoperable economy,” said Alex Davis, Founder & CEO of Mavryk. “The launch of $MVRK sets the stage for a new era of finance; it opens a gateway that removes barriers and unlocks a world of bespoke financial opportunities for investors everywhere.” Upon launch, Mavryk will support features such as delegation and co-staking from day one, offering high APYs aimed at encouraging long-term ecosystem involvement. Its institutional-grade SaaS product, Equiteez, is already white-labeled by MultiBank Group to facilitate compliant tokenized asset trading. Looking ahead, Mavryk aims to scale its on-chain asset portfolio to $40 billion by 2030, expand its ecosystem through strategic partnerships, and deploy a comprehensive DeFi infrastructure. Upcoming features include Mavryk Wallet, Maven Finance, a DEX, perpetual trading, Layer-2 integrations, and mobile interfaces. The roadmap also includes consumer-facing tools such as a tokenized ETF minter and launchpad. For further information on the $MVRK token launch and the Mavryk Network, visit www.mavryk.org . Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.