Gate2026-10-07 11:59:04Max Verstappen joins Gate handprint ceremony after TOKEN2049 appearance in SingaporeFour-time Formula 1 world champion and Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen took part in a roundtable session on the TOKEN2049 main stage in Singapore before joining a private handprint ceremony hosted by Gate. He appeared alongside Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han and teammate Isack Hadjar. Earlier in the event, Verstappen discussed racing performance, in-race decision-making and other competition-related topics with guests on stage. After the ceremony, Verstappen and Hadjar also visited the Gate Lounge for a driver meet-and-greet, where they signed autographs, posed for photos and interacted with attendees. Gate, described as an official sponsor of the F1 Red Bull team, said it has been bringing racing culture into Web3 settings through on-stage discussions, commemorative activities, booth engagements and driver appearances during TOKEN2049.60
Gate2026-10-07 10:39:23Gate founder Dr. Han unveils Gate Money at TOKEN2049 in SingaporeGate founder and CEO Dr. Han used the main stage at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on Oct. 7 to introduce Gate Money, a new one-stop platform that brings together fiat services, digital assets, stocks, payments, and asset management. The company said users can activate the feature with one tap after updating the Gate App to version v8.39.0. In his speech, titled "One Gate, Everything Money," Dr. Han said traditional financial services often split asset management, payments, and different asset classes across separate accounts and service systems. Gate Money is designed to remove that separation by letting users manage assets within a single account structure and use assets, including stocks, for everyday spending without selling them in advance. He said the product is aimed at linking the stages of holding, growing, and using assets more directly. Gate also said it plans to keep expanding the product and related services to broaden how financial assets can be used across holding, growth, liquidity, and payment scenarios.60
Gemini2026-10-07 09:55:06Gemini founders say Zcash is the crypto version of Bitcoin, disclose spot ETF filingChainCatcher reported from the Token2049 conference in Singapore that Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss described Zcash as the crypto version of Bitcoin and compared it to the shift from HTTP to HTTPS in the early internet era. During their appearance, the two also said Gemini has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a spot Zcash ETF. The remarks linked Zcash’s positioning to privacy-oriented infrastructure while also confirming a new exchange-traded fund filing tied to the asset. No additional details about the application were disclosed in the report.70
USDD2026-10-09 07:05:09USDD appears at TOKEN2049 Singapore as supply and TVL hit record highsDecentralized stablecoin USDD took part in the TOKEN2049 Singapore conference on Oct. 7 and 8, where its booth drew heavy foot traffic and on-site engagement from attendees, according to ChainCatcher. During the event, USDD said it would announce more major ecosystem partners and strategic plans. At the same time, the project’s supply and total value locked, or TVL, both reached new highs, coming in at $1.68 billion and $2.39 billion, respectively. TOKEN2049 is described as one of the world’s largest crypto industry gatherings, bringing together leading projects, platforms, and industry participants. This year’s Singapore edition drew 25,000 attendees from 160 countries.70
World Liberty2026-10-07 06:28:35World Liberty Financial says WLFI app is ready for releaseWorld Liberty Financial is ready to roll out its WLFI application, according to a statement made at Token2049 in Singapore. Foresight News, reporting from the event, said the update came from Zak Folkman, co-founder and COO of World Liberty Financial. Folkman said the company had completed preparations for the app’s release. No launch date or additional product details were disclosed in the report. The announcement was made during the Token2049 conference in Singapore and was cited by Foresight News in an on-site update.70
TOKEN20492026-10-07 06:30:17TOKEN2049 expands to the U.S. with New York event set for June 2027TOKEN2049 said at its Singapore event that it will launch TOKEN2049 New York, marking the series’ entry into the U.S. market. The first New York edition is scheduled for June 16-17, 2027, and is expected to draw about 15,000 attendees from around the world. New York will become the third flagship stop after Singapore and Dubai, and will join the annual event circuit spanning Asia, the Middle East, and North America. In addition to the two-day conference, the organizer plans to hold a citywide TOKEN2049 Week. The announcement was made before a main stage session featuring Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff. Tickets are already on sale at $599. Co-founder Alex Fiskum said the U.S. expansion had been in the works for a long time and that attendees and partners had consistently asked for an American edition, with both timing and venue conditions now in place in New York.80
OKX2026-10-07 06:07:15OKX says AI is being used in compliance and risk operations, with final decisions still made by humansOKX founder and CEO Star said at TOKEN2049 in Singapore that AI is changing financial services beyond the user-facing side and is moving deeper into back-office functions such as compliance and risk control. According to Star, OKX is already using AI to help identify risks, support investigations into suspicious transactions and behavior, and offer recommendations aimed at improving processing efficiency and execution consistency. He added that AI does not directly make compliance or risk management decisions at this stage, and that final judgments remain with human staff. At the same event, OKX board director and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo said clear regulatory rules are a key foundation for fintech firms looking to expand their services. He said companies that want to provide financial services to a broader user base must comply with regulatory requirements and build public trust through compliant operations.70
GasFree2026-10-07 05:41:28GasFree to launch lucky draw activity at Token2049 Singapore on Oct. 7GasFree is set to roll out an on-site "lucky money pot" activity at Token2049 Singapore on Oct. 7, according to a ChainCatcher newsflash published on Oct. 6. Attendees will be able to take part by shaking the device and drawing a lot at the venue. Participants will have a chance to receive a lucky slip, limited-edition merchandise, and other surprise rewards. The activity will be held at the GasFree booth, where visitors are invited to check in and join the experience. The notice focuses on the event arrangement and the participation method, with no additional details disclosed beyond the on-site interaction and the potential rewards.60
