zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
DePin, which has 3.5 million users and is currently raising for its Series A, won this year’s PitchFest award at Consensus Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based zkME Technology won a $20,000 prize after a grueling two-day event where competitors laid out their solutions as key to many problems in the cryptocurrency sector. “If DeFi really wants to go mainstream, this is the only solution,” said founder and CEO David Alexander Scherr. Shear told CoinDesk that 2026 will be “the year the lines between TradFi and DeFi converge” while remaining grounded, saying Monday morning will be back to work. The competition was…
Tianrong Internet launches $DEPIN for AI GPU sharing
Tianrong Internet Products and Services (OTC:TIPS) Released its original utility DEPIN code ($DEPIN) On Solana via Raydium Launchpad on February 17, 2026 to power DEPINfer, a decentralized GPU computing and AI inference marketplace. $DEPIN enables payment, provider rewards, collection, governance, and transaction fees of 5-10%; 60% of the supply is allocated to the overall correlation curve and 40% is allocated to liquidity, team entitlement and incentives. download… Loading translation… positive Estimated cost reduction 50-80% versus centralized cloud providers 5-10% transaction fees With parts for buybacks, burns, and ecosystem development …
Can Satellite DePIN Infrastructure Push SPACE Toward $0.42 by 2030?
SPACE is trading around $0.010 after a 135% retracement from its all-time low, and is facing resistance at $0.014-$0.016. The current market cap is around $23 million, with a potential price forecast of $0.25-$0.42 by 2030 due to the expansion of satellite internet. Pressure to open the token is expected in 2026, as opposed to deployment triggers. rising
Rizz Network Lands $5M Capital Commitment from Nimbus Capital to Drive Next-Generation AI-DePIN Rizz Wireless Rollout
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Rez Network Company. (“Rizz” or the “Company”), Issuer RZTOThis was announced today Nimbus Capital has entered into a strategic investment commitment in RZTO, representing what industry observers describe as One of the most widely anticipated ecosystem investments of 2026. The transaction reflects increased institutional confidence in Blockchain networks with real-world utilityand highlights the deep integration of RZTO at home Res Wirelesspioneer A rewards-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the United States It combines communications infrastructure, blockchain principles, artificial intelligence, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN). Under the investment framework, Nimbus Capital will support…
Escape Velocity Raises $62M for DePIN Fund as Crypto VC Slows
Escape Velocity, a cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firm, has raised nearly $62 million for a second fund dedicated to Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) and other crypto-native projects. The vehicle closed in December and counts high-profile backers among its roster, including Andreessen Horowitz’s Marc Andreessen and Ribbit Capital’s Miki Malka, according to a Fortune exclusive. One of the companies participating in the fund of funds, Cendana Capital, contributed approximately $15 million to the vehicle, underscoring cross-sector support for infrastructure-backed crypto networks. The fundraising underscores the continued appetite for DePIN, even as broader cryptocurrency and technology funding slows, with Escape Velocity signaling…
Escape Velocity depin venture fund bets on decentralized physical infrastructure despite market gloom
As cryptocurrency markets stall in early 2026, one private equity fund is quietly expanding its war chest to support real-world infrastructure in the sector. Escape Velocity raises $61.74 million for its second cryptocurrency infrastructure fund while Bitcoin Treat the water to start 2026feelings towards Decentralized physical infrastructureor DePIN, has deteriorated further. Symbols associated with physical networks, e.g Helium and Cell foldersis trading near all-time lows. However, emerging manager Escape speed It is doubled, having stirred $61.74 million For a second fund focusing on DePIN and broader cryptocurrencies. The new car is closed Decemberattracting a list of prominent backers. It is…
Rizz Network Inc. Announces Strategic $5M Capital
KINGSTON, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, February 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rez Network Company. (“Rizz” or the “Company”), Issuer RZTOThis was announced today Nimbus Capital has entered into a strategic investment commitment in RZTO, representing what industry observers describe as One of the most widely anticipated ecosystem investments of 2026. The transaction reflects increased institutional confidence in Blockchain networks with real-world utilityand highlights the deep integration of RZTO at home Res Wirelesspioneer A rewards-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the United States It combines communications infrastructure, blockchain principles, artificial intelligence, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN). Under the investment…
HNT Surges 31% as Low-Cap DePIN Rally Ignites
Helium It is trading at $1.52 as of writingup 31% over the past 24 hours and more than 90% over the past seven days. The mutation puts HNT in between Top gainers in crypto today While most major currencies are recording losses and trading in the red zone. With a market cap of close to $282 million and a rating of around 110, the low-cap token has suddenly gained attention. Source: Coin Codex The broader market context makes the rise even more pronounced. While large-cap assets are experiencing short-term pressures, HNT is rising with strong volume and increased participation. Its…
Rizz Network Lands $5M Capital Commitment from Nimbus Capital to Drive Next-Generation AI-DePIN Rizz Wireless Rollout
Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Rez Network Company. (“Rizz” or the “Company”), Issuer RZTOThis was announced today Nimbus Capital has entered into a strategic investment commitment in RZTO, representing what industry observers describe as One of the most widely anticipated ecosystem investments of 2026. The transaction reflects increased institutional confidence in Blockchain networks with real-world utilityand highlights the deep integration of RZTO at home Res Wirelesspioneer A rewards-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the United States It combines communications infrastructure, blockchain principles, artificial intelligence, and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN). Under the investment framework, Nimbus Capital will support…
XPIN Marks Major Regulatory Milestone With MiCAR Compliance for DePIN Networks
XPIN reported that it has successfully completed the Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation (MiCAR) compliance process, which is a milestone in its formation as a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN). MiCAR compliance is not just an official regulatory fund for XPIN. As the project sits at the crossroads of Web3, communications, and connecting to the real world via data, regulatory certainty is a key part of its future success. XPIN’s infrastructure-based model, which includes eSIM-based data services, physical network nodes, and decentralized incentive mechanisms, places the company in a category where compliance has a direct impact on operational continuity and user…