The Stunning Reversal That Shook Crypto’s Foundations
Bitcoin worldKyle Samani’s vision for Web 3: The stunning reversal that shook the foundations of cryptocurrencies In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, has publicly announced his loss of faith in Web3’s expanded vision, marking a pivotal moment for blockchain philosophy and investment strategy in early 2025. This unexpected reversal from a prominent venture capitalist who has helped shape the cryptocurrency narrative for nearly a decade reveals a deeper maturity in the industry and fundamental reassessments taking place behind the scenes. The announcement, which was shared across social media…
CRA Crypto Tax Guide: Reporting DePIN Earnings & Dividends
Business income versus investment income The CRA looks at several factors to determine whether cryptocurrency income qualifies as business income: Frequency and regularity of activity Level of organization and planning Time spent maintaining infrastructure Expect profit DePIN operators who actively manage devices would likely be classified as earning business income, while token profit holders may fall under investment income. Record keeping and documentation Accurate records are essential when reporting DePIN dividends and token stock dividends to the CRA. You must maintain: Wallet addresses used for earning Transaction hashes and timestamps FMV code upon receipt The source of the exchange rate…
Escape Velocity raises a $62 million fund to bet on ‘DePIN’ crypto networks for telescopes, solar energy, and more
while Bitcoin As 2026 begins, sentiment towards other areas of the cryptocurrency space has deteriorated further – particularly DePIN, or decentralized physical infrastructure networks. Tokens for decentralized cell phone service Helium and decentralized mapping network Hivemapper, for example, are near all-time lows. However, some investors remain bullish on the concept, including venture startup Escape Velocity, which has raised $61.74 million for a second fund to support DePIN founders and cryptocurrencies more broadly. The company closed its latest round of capital in December, attracting high-profile investors such as venture giant Marc Andreessen and prominent fintech investor Micky Malka of Ribbit Capital.…
Most crypto sectors see pullbacks, with only DePIN, AI, and SocialFi sectors remaining relatively resilient
PANews, February 4 – According to SoSoValue data, most sectors in the cryptocurrency market saw a decline, with only the DePIN, AI and SocialFi sectors remaining relatively resilient, rising by 0.01%, 0.06% and 2.14% respectively over the past 24 hours. In the DePIN sector, Arweave (AR) rose 2.40%. In the AI sector, Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) rose 1.33%, and Worldcoin (WLD) rose 2.03%; In the SocialFi sector, Toncoin (TON) rose 2.80%. Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3.10%, briefly falling below $73,000 before bouncing above $76,000; The price of Ethereum (ETH) is down 3.72%, once reaching $2,100 and now approaching $2,300. Elsewhere, the…
Top DePIN Crypto Projects to Know in 2025
A Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) is a blockchain-based ecosystem focused on distributing and decentralizing traditional physical infrastructure services, enhancing security, scalability, and efficiency. Here’s a look at the best DePIN projects to watch in the crypto market. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) or distributed computing is emerging as one of the hottest sectors of 2024 within the crypto industry. With the potential for mainstream adoption, DePIN projects are highly versatile, offering numerous real-world use cases and applications that harness the power of blockchain technology. As of November 2024, the total market cap of DePIN projects exceeds $32 billion, with…
Most crypto sectors see pullbacks, with only DePIN, AI, and SocialFi sectors remaining relatively resilient
PANews, February 4 – According to SoSoValue data, most sectors in the cryptocurrency market saw a decline, with only the DePIN, AI and SocialFi sectors remaining relatively resilient, rising by 0.01%, 0.06% and 2.14% respectively over the past 24 hours. In the DePIN sector, Arweave (AR) rose 2.40%. In the AI sector, Virtual Protocol (VIRTUAL) rose 1.33%, and Worldcoin (WLD) rose 2.03%; In the SocialFi sector, Toncoin (TON) rose 2.80%. Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3.10%, briefly falling below $73,000 before bouncing above $76,000; The price of Ethereum (ETH) is down 3.72%, once reaching $2,100 and now approaching $2,300. Elsewhere, the…
DePIN Tokens Lag, Revenues Rise as Sector Is ‘Forced Into Fundamentals’
Low token prices continue to impact decentralized physical infrastructure networks (Demin), but revenues across the sector are showing signs of resilience, according to a report by Masari. most Demin Cryptocurrencies stagnant or decline in 2025: Cryptocurrencies launched between 2018 and 2022 lag behind their all-time highs by 94-99%, the report said. But a subset of networks reported growing cross-chain revenues, representing a shift away from speculative valuation toward underlying economic activity. DePIN uses blockchain and cryptocurrency incentives to coordinate and maintain networks of real-world devices such as storage, wireless, power, and sensors through peer-to-peer sharing rather than centralized networks. The…
The 100x DePIN Play: Why ZKP Is Crushing XRP & SOL With Its Unstoppable Hardware Network!
Sponsored Post Disclaimer: This post was produced under a paid arrangement with a third party advertiser. It should not be relied upon as a financial or investment advisor. The global cryptocurrency market has fallen to $3.07 trillion, affected by massive liquidations. The USD XRP price is now hovering dangerously below $2.00, while the Solana price prediction has turned bearish after falling below $130. With these giant companies stalling and offering diminishing returns, where can investors find the tremendous potential to build life-changing investment portfolios? Analysts support Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) in this regard, a DePIN powerhouse based on physical “Proof…
XYO, the DePIN Project with 10M+ Nodes, Launches Blockchain’s First Data-Focused L1
London, United Kingdom, September 16, 2025, Chainwire today, XYOThe first DePIN and blockchain project has been launched with over 10 million nodes XYO first layera blockchain network specifically designed for data-intensive industries, such as artificial intelligence (AI), logistics, and cloud services. With this launch, XYO introduces the first blockchain network designed to handle large amounts of data without slowing down performance, making it the first scalable network designed for data. XYO is the industry’s first profitable Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project $8.8 million revenue in 2024 It attracts 80% of its users from outside the field of cryptocurrencies. Since…
Revolut Adds Support for XYO, Bringing the Industry’s First DePIN Company into Mainstream Fintech
San Diego, California, December 9, 2025, Chainwire today, revolutionOne of the world’s most widely used fintech platforms has added support for the XYO token. As the first DePIN company in the industry, founded in 2018, XYO The inclusion represents an important milestone for the broader DePIN sector and reflects growing institutional interest in AI-enabled blockchain networks and data infrastructure. Fintech platforms and major exchanges alike are increasingly focusing on tokens that provide real-world utility with income-generating businesses behind them. XYO technology enables automated data verification, location verification and reliable real-world signals for artificial intelligence and digital systems. As the first…