According to PANews, on September 21, during the CryptoRoma conference in Rome, Gate.MT CEO Giovanni Cunti delivered a keynote speech urging the acceleration of Web3 technology adoption in Italy. His call to action sparked lively discussions and positive responses among attendees. In his speech, Cunti reviewed the 15-year development history of Web3 technology, highlighting the significant opportunities and innovation potential within Rome's emerging Web3 ecosystem. He engaged with the audience on the progress of local Web3 projects and shared his insights on how Italy can lead in this global transformation wave. “I am pleased to see the growing interest in Web3 technology in Italy,” Cunti stated. “By sharing knowledge and enhancing collaboration, we can expedite the adoption process of Web3, stimulate more innovation opportunities, and drive economic growth in Europe.” Gate.MT aims to continue playing a crucial role in Europe, leading the wave of innovation in the Web3 sector. Cunti added, “Although the current adoption rate of Web3 is not high, its development potential is considerable.” Gate.MT focuses on providing secure and compliant services, dedicated to advancing and leading the Web3 ecosystem across Europe. Under the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, Gate.MT is actively preparing to expand its operations across the European Economic Area, with a strong emphasis on compliance and security. Gate.MT has been registered in Italy since February 2024 and has held MFSA regulatory approval in Malta since 2018. Cunti previously mentioned that Gate.MT is “fully committed to ensuring smooth compliance with MiCA regulations.” Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer, solicitation, or recommendation of any products or services. Always seek independent professional advice before making any investment decisions. The products and/or services mentioned in this article may not be available in your country or region.

According to Foresight News, data-centric blockchain Glacier Network has announced a partnership with on-chain AI oracle Canyon Network to simplify the integration of AI and decentralized applications (dApps). Glacier Network aims to provide Canyon Network with foundational AI data infrastructure and vector databases through this collaboration, enhancing data availability and security while addressing key challenges faced by AI-driven applications. This partnership highlights the practical use cases of GlacierDB, GlacierAI, and GlacierDA. Previously, Foresight News reported that Glacier Network completed an $8 million angel and seed round funding in June this year, achieving a valuation of $100 million. Additionally, Glacier Network has been selected for the University of California, Berkeley's 2024 Blockchain Xcelerator.

According to BlockBeats, on September 27, Stride, a liquidity staking protocol within the Cosmos ecosystem, announced its expansion to Berachain. Due to the non-transferable nature of Berachain's governance token, BGT, Stride has introduced a liquid version of the token, named stBGT.

According to Cointelegraph, the music industry has been proactive in adopting emerging technologies at the intersection of Web3 and culture. Audius, a decentralized, community-owned, and artist-controlled music-sharing and streaming service, has announced that artists can now be directly paid for their content via stablecoin. This marks a significant development in the integration of Web3 into the music industry. On September 25, Audius announced the successful completion of its private beta phase, which began in November 2023. This update allows artists on the platform to have full control over their pricing and enables them to receive payments in USD Coin (USDC). Fans can use their credit cards to pay artists directly in USDC, and artists can then convert the stablecoin into any currency of their choosing. Additionally, the rollout introduces a community revenue-sharing model, where 10% of each payment will be directed to the Audius community treasury. Governance decisions will determine how these funds are allocated in the future. Audius co-founder and CEO Roneil Rumburg expressed enthusiasm about the platform’s flexibility, noting that artists have already used it to create innovative opportunities. For example, Kato On The Track, an early adopter and beta user, successfully leveraged the marketplace to sell downloads and beats, generating revenue outside traditional streaming models. Rapper MadeinTYO also used Web3 tools on the Audius platform to engage with his community by hosting a contest, allowing him to maintain greater control over his music while fans used his stems to create their own songs. Independent labels like DistroKid, EMPIRE, and Ninja Tune have already signed onto the platform, enabling their artists to capitalize on its features. Moreover, Audius recently secured licensing agreements with major performing rights organizations such as Kobalt, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, which could further legitimize its role within the broader industry. Earlier this year, Cointelegraph conducted a one-on-one interview with Rumberg, where he shared his vision of a future music industry that is fully decentralized, community-driven, and embracing AI. In June, Cointelegraph also interviewed several musicians who have been actively using Web3 tools to broaden their reach and enhance their experience as artists. While platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have long dominated the streaming market, the rise of decentralized solutions like Audius could slowly challenge these business models.

According to Odaily, Bifrost has announced a strategic investment in the Japanese blockchain project Japan Open Chain (JOC) and has established a partnership. This investment aims to expand the blockchain network through multi-chain technology and create a genuine blockchain ecosystem, facilitating the transition of Web2 enterprises into Web3. The collaboration is expected to accelerate Bifrost's entry into the Japanese market while enhancing JOC's connectivity with the global cross-chain ecosystem. Through this strategic investment, Bifrost also seeks to expand its ecosystem in the Japanese stablecoin sector, contributing to the practical application and popularization of Web3 technology.

According to Odaily, Pop Punk, co-founder of Web3 security and transparency platform g8keep and Gaslite, announced on X the official closure of Gaslite, stating it is the best decision at this time. He explained that since the launch of g8keep a few months ago, it has consumed all his energy. Punk emphasized that if he cannot fully commit to Gaslite, it would be inappropriate to continue its operations. Looking ahead, his sole focus will be on g8keep, which he believes has the potential to make a more significant impact on the ecosystem compared to Gaslite. The past few months have been extremely hectic, Punk noted. Despite gas fees being at historic lows, Gaslite's business has never truly slowed down. He expressed deep gratitude for the trust people have placed in his brand and their willingness to collaborate with Gaslite, even if it only saved their users a small amount of money.

According to BlockBeats, during the 6th Kuala Lumpur Expo on September 25, Mr. Lin Jianzhong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the US Lin Group, announced the group's plan to establish a compliant blockchain trading platform through its subsidiary, Great East Asia Bank. This move marks the group's official entry into the Web3, Metaverse, and AI sectors. Mr. Lin stated, 'Blockchain technology and its derivative Web3 ecosystem will bring revolutionary changes to the traditional financial industry.' The US Lin Group intends to utilize its hotel assets' RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization) to create an innovation fund, incubating AAA-level Web3 blockchain games such as Infinitar and RuneSoul, and further expanding into new financial fields to achieve asset securitization and global listing. The compliant blockchain trading platform is a core part of the US Lin Group's strategic layout, providing investors with a secure and transparent trading platform to ensure the compliance of Web3 and digital assets. By adopting the RWA model, the group will digitize its hotel assets, unlocking asset liquidity and providing continuous funding support for the innovation fund, thereby promoting the development of future Web3 and technology projects. Great East Asia Bank has extensive experience in financial technology, and this foray into the blockchain and Web3 sectors is a significant step for the US Lin Group in keeping with technological innovation trends. Additionally, the US Lin Group will host the 'Tech Innovation Oscar Conference' in the United States in October, further driving global technological innovation and bringing significant opportunities to the industry.

According to Odaily, Ethena has announced the development progress of its DVN forfeiture framework in collaboration with Symbiotic and LayerZero. Ethena revealed that these modules are expected to be completed by November and will be initially promoted alongside the Symbiotic mainnet launch. Symbiotic confirmed this by stating that Ethena will be among the first projects to be released on the mainnet, and the framework will be made available as a public product. In June, Ethena mentioned its intention to use Symbiotic's re-staking framework and LayerZero's decentralized verification network (DVN) to ensure the cross-chain transfer of assets such as USDe and sUSDe. Symbiotic had previously planned to launch its mainnet in September, but as the month draws to a close, there have been no updates on this front.

According to Foresight News, Berachain has announced the launch of its Request For Broposal (RFB) incentive program. The RFB initiative aims to support liquidity and other aspects for Berachain's ecosystem projects and testnet developers, facilitating a smoother project launch. Projects already deployed on the Berachain testnet can apply to participate in the RFB program by October 9. Additionally, they have the option to simultaneously participate in the Boyco project.

According to PANews, Web3 talent marketplace protocol Talent Protocol has announced plans to conduct its Token Generation Event (TGE) by the end of October. The $TALENT token is expected to be listed on multiple centralized exchanges (CEX), with further details to be disclosed later. The $TALENT token aims to establish a reliable and high-quality professional reputation ecosystem. By holding the token, companies and recruiters can gain better access to the reputation data of over one million on-chain users. On the other hand, job seekers can enhance their Builder Score, helping them stand out in a highly competitive job market.

According to Foresight News, Web3 AI data infrastructure platform PublicAI has announced a strategic partnership with AI Layer1 Nesa to further empower AI developers within the Nesa ecosystem. PublicAI will provide a range of services to Nesa, including the Nesa inference API, high-quality datasets, AI model evaluation services, cold start support, and deAI Hunt to promote high-quality decentralized AI products. Additionally, the partnership will expand the Nesa node program, inviting early participants to run Nesa nodes and earn points.

According to Odaily, the development team behind the popular mobile game Flappy Bird has confirmed that the new version of the game will incorporate Web3 features, but it will not involve NFTs. The new game was first revealed earlier this month, with a hidden page on the game's website indicating its connection to cryptocurrency. This was confirmed upon the game's release on September 16, 2024. A spokesperson for the Flappy Bird Foundation stated in an interview that the game will integrate Web3 functionalities and will be playable through Telegram, although users will have the option to opt out of these features. The spokesperson also mentioned that future releases on mobile platforms will not include crypto features and that all versions of Flappy Bird will remain 100% free.

According to CoinDesk, German industrial giant Siemens AG has utilized JPMorgan's blockchain-based payment system Onyx and SWIAT's private blockchain to issue and settle a tokenized version of its commercial paper. The companies announced on Monday that Siemens issued €100,000 worth of crypto securities under the German Electronic Securities Act (eWpG) on September 13 and redeemed it three days later. The payments were conducted on the Onyx network using the JPM Coin System, while asset transfers were settled on the SWIAT network's delivery-versus-payment (DvP) mechanism.The entire process took 93 seconds from the confirmation of the trade by the parties on SWIAT to the final confirmation of settlement, indicating that asset and payment transfers were completed. DekaBank also participated in the transaction, acting as a regulated crypto securities registrar on the SWIAT network. This transaction marks the beginning of a collaboration between Onyx and SWIAT to develop asset issuance products on blockchain rails for commercial banks. Their goal is to shorten value chains, increase transaction flexibility and speeds, and ultimately make financial transactions via blockchain rails scalable for commercial banks.Tokenization of traditional financial instruments, or real-world assets (RWA), has been a rapidly growing area for blockchain technology, with significant involvement from major banks. JPMorgan has been a leader in this space with Onyx and its JPM Coin blockchain-based settlement technology. Transactions with JPM Coin have surged after introducing programmability to the network, reaching multiple billions of U.S. dollars on some days, according to Umar Farooq, head of Onyx by JP Morgan, during a panel discussion at Consensus 2024. JPMorgan CEO Jaime Dimon, while acknowledging the bank's extensive use of blockchain, has been critical of cryptocurrencies, referring to them as "pet rock" on multiple occasions.

According to BlockBeats, on September 23, blockchain data network Chainbase and Google Cloud successfully hosted a seminar titled 'AI and Web3: Building a Trusted Digital Future' during Token2049 in Singapore. During the event, Chainbase unveiled its new product, Chainbase Dataset, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and based on BigQuery. BigQuery is a fully managed, AI-supported data analytics platform provided by Google Cloud. This partnership enables over 300 real-time updated multi-chain datasets from the Chainbase Data Platform to directly serve the 7 million developers and enterprise users on the BigQuery platform, facilitating the implementation of on-chain intelligent applications. Currently, the Chainbase Data Platform supports the development of more than 10,000 products, with over 20,000 developers within its ecosystem.