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DePIN utilizes blockchain and token incentives to build and maintain physical infrastructure, such as wireless networks, cloud storage, and energy grids.By decentralizing the ownership of hardware, projects like Helium and Hivemapper disrupt traditional centralized monopolies.In 2026, DePIN is a core pillar of the Web3 + AI economy, providing the decentralized compute and data collection necessary for autonomous agents. This tag tracks the growth of hardware-based rewards, crowdsourced infrastructure, and the democratization of global utility networks.

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Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
SEC gives green light to second DePIN project

SEC gives green light to second DePIN project

The post SEC gives green light to second DePIN project appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Homepage > News > Business > SEC gives green light to second DePIN project The United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a no-action letter to Fuse, a Solana-based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project, effectively signaling that the business model does not violate SEC rules, is not considered a security, and therefore does not require registration with the SEC. DePIN projects use blockchain technology to manage physical infrastructure assets, such as energy providers. Built by some of Revolut’s earliest employees, Alan Chang and Charles Orr, Fuse works by turning distributed energy infrastructure, such as rooftop solar panels, into a decentralized ‘grid’ which can be managed via the blockchain, giving operators “tokens” based on the energy contributed. The tokens can be redeemed in exchange for “Fuse Goods and Services,” such as rebates and discounts on infrastructure installation or even energy bills. This allows for a range of use cases, such as incentivizing users to use less electricity during peak periods. Fuse had written to the SEC on November 19, seeking confirmation that under their proposed business model, the SEC would not take any enforcement action against the project. The core concern was that the tokens being issued as part of the project might have been considered securities under SEC rules, which would impose a host of added obligations on the project. As such, much of the information Fuse submitted to the SEC concerned the utility of the tokens, making clear that they would be issued not as speculative vehicles but for specific purposes. “By ensuring the Token maintains real-world applicability, Fuse fosters an ecosystem where the value of the Tokens is derived from its consumptive use rather than speculative investment. As additional consumers join the Fuse network and introduce additional [distributed energy resources], the grid system becomes more…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/27

Coinbase Premium Up, BTC Funding Red

Coinbase Premium Up, BTC Funding Red

The post Coinbase Premium Up, BTC Funding Red appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Now, Bitcoin’s exchange order books show reduced sell pressure, while Coinbase premium edges back after weeks of decline. Meanwhile, futures funding rates have turned slightly negative, pointing to easing imbalance between shorts and spot demand. Coinbase Ventures Targets Nine Crypto Sectors for 2026 Coinbase Ventures outlined nine cryptocurrency sectors it wants to fund in 2026, focusing on real-world assets, next-generation trading infrastructure, decentralized finance, privacy and machine-driven data. Coinbase Ventures 2026 Focus Areas. Source: Tim Haldorsson on X The firm highlighted real-world asset perpetual markets, describing the trend as the “perpification of everything.” At the same time, it pointed to alternative, prop-focused automated market makers and prediction market trading terminals as part of a broader push into specialized exchanges and new trading tools. Next, Coinbase Ventures emphasized composable perpetual markets and unsecured on-chain credit, signaling a focus on lending models that do not rely on traditional collateral. It also named on-chain privacy and proof-of-humanity frameworks as priorities, saying decentralized finance will increasingly mix with identity and privacy tools. Later, the firm added robotics data captured through DePIN incentives and AI agents for on-chain development, security and smart-contract engineering, expanding its thesis to machine and robotics data pipelines tied to blockchain. Bitcoin Funding Shows Fading Sell Pressure on Coinbase Coinbase premium for Bitcoin is returning while funding rates on major futures venues have turned negative, according to Daan Crypto Trades, signaling easing spot selling pressure after weeks of heavy outflows. Bitcoin Funding Coinbase Premium Chart. Source: Daan Crypto Trades “Spot selling pressure is easing significantly compared to the 2 weeks prior,” the analyst wrote on X. He said sell intensity is fading when measured against the pressure that dominated exchange books earlier this month. He cautioned that the shift alone is not enough to move price. “You’ll obviously still need to…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/27

From Cornell Lab to Crypto Protocol: Dr. Leo Fan on Building Cysic’s ZK Engine

From Cornell Lab to Crypto Protocol: Dr. Leo Fan on Building Cysic’s ZK Engine

An interview with Dr. Leo Fan of Cysic exploring his path from academic research to building cutting-edge zero-knowledge technology.

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/11/27

Why Thousands of New Investors Are Rushing Into Ozak AI Before Its Presale Phases Close — The FOMO Is Real

Why Thousands of New Investors Are Rushing Into Ozak AI Before Its Presale Phases Close — The FOMO Is Real

In the crowded universe of crypto tokens, one project is quietly drawing legions of new investors who don’t want to miss the boat. Ozak AI ($OZ) has emerged as a frontrunner in AI-driven blockchain infrastructure and its presale is heating up fast — prompting thousands to rush in before the

Author: Thenewscrypto

2025/11/27

Crypto Research Firms Highlight Ozak AI as a Top-Tier Asset With Unmatched Upside Potential Through 2030

Crypto Research Firms Highlight Ozak AI as a Top-Tier Asset With Unmatched Upside Potential Through 2030

It would take a lot for any crypto to record an upside potential through 2030 because the market is filled with uncertainty and volatility. However, crypto research firms believe that Ozak AI could be an ideal candidate here. The AI-powered crypto project has demonstrated its growth potential in the presale phase itself, and the next […] The post Crypto Research Firms Highlight Ozak AI as a Top-Tier Asset With Unmatched Upside Potential Through 2030 appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews

2025/11/27

5 Reasons Ozak AI Could Outperform Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in the Next Market Cycle

5 Reasons Ozak AI Could Outperform Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in the Next Market Cycle

Ozak AI is expected to outperform BTC, ETH, and SOL in the next market cycle for five reasons, like AI integration and market recognition.

Author: Cryptodaily

2025/11/27

Investors Eye 900× ROI Potential as Ozak AI Continues Its Record-Breaking Presale Momentum

Investors Eye 900× ROI Potential as Ozak AI Continues Its Record-Breaking Presale Momentum

Ozak AI continues to be one of the most-watched AI-driven crypto projects of 2025.

Author: Cryptodaily

2025/11/27

Fuse received an SEC exemption for issuing tokens. Why is it easier for DePIN projects to obtain approval?

Fuse received an SEC exemption for issuing tokens. Why is it easier for DePIN projects to obtain approval?

Author: Jae, PANews Another project in the crypto space has received the green light from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). The SEC recently issued a No-Action Letter (NAL) to Fuse Crypto Limited (hereinafter referred to as Fuse) regarding its native token, Energy Dollar, formally confirming that under certain issuance and sale structures, the ENERGY token will not be considered a security. This development not only gives Fuse a compliance advantage, but also means that the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) track can more easily complete the compliance puzzle compared to other tracks. SEC approves Fuse to issue ENERGY tokens On November 24, the SEC issued a crucial NAL (Non-Allowed Decision) regarding Fuse's ENERGY token. This decision further demonstrates the SEC's systemic shift in regulatory attitude, especially towards blockchain projects aimed at solving real-world problems. Fuse Energy is a DePIN project focused on energy technology innovation. Its core business is an energy network operating on the Solana blockchain, which incentivizes home users to install and use DERs (distributed energy resources), such as rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and home energy storage batteries, through a reward system. Fuse aims to coordinate these decentralized resources, helping to deconstruct the power grid and manage load pressure, thereby alleviating grid congestion. NAL stated that as long as Fuse strictly adheres to the issuance and sale methods described in its filing on November 19, the SEC will not take enforcement action against it under Section 5 (Registration of Issuance) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 12(g) (Registration of Equity Securities) of the Exchange Act of 1934. The compliance exemption for the ENERGY token is not an isolated case. Multicoin Capital, heavily invested in the DePIN sector, led funding rounds of $12 million and $28 million for DePIN projects Fuse and DoubleZero, respectively. Coincidentally, Fuse's NAL is the second similar document issued by the SEC in a short period, following DoubleZero's 2Z token receiving a similar NAL in September. Perhaps Multicoin Capital recognized the significant compliance potential of these two DePIN projects early on, or perhaps their successive NAL grants were facilitated by Multicoin Capital. These continuous positive signals indicate that the SEC's regulatory approach is shifting from past enforcement measures to conditional compliance guidance. With the support of its new leadership, the SEC is attempting to establish a "token taxonomy" to differentiate between utility tokens and investment contracts. The emergence of NAL provides regulatory protection for projects with utility value. This regulatory clarity may significantly reduce compliance risks in the DePIN market. The compliance cost of the ENERGY token will be the sacrifice of business model flexibility. NAL is an administrative decision. The SEC will conduct an in-depth review of Fuse Energy's business model based on the core standards of U.S. securities law, namely the Howey Test, and make a judgment based on specific facts and circumstances. Therefore, NAL has strict limitations. The SEC stated in its announcement that any different facts or circumstances could lead the department to different conclusions. This wording will impose long-term compliance constraints on Fuse Energy, effectively "locking in" Fuse's business model, token issuance method, and marketing strategy in its SEC filings. Any attempt by Fuse to define the ENERGY token as an investment contract, or to imply that its value will increase due to the project's management efforts, will constitute legal risk and could lead to the SEC revoking NAL. In short, this compliance will sacrifice flexibility in business models. Fuse Energy's key to circumventing Howey's test lies in the fact that the project's token economics model caused it to fail to meet the fourth element of an investment contract, namely, the reasonable expectation that profits will come from "the efforts of others". Fuse Energy's core argument is that users acquire ENERGY tokens for consumption and rewards, not for investment. How to acquire: Users do not directly invest money to earn ENERGY tokens, but rather participate in network activities and contribute physical resources, including reducing energy consumption during peak hours, using electric vehicle charging stations, and storing solar energy. This makes the incentive of ENERGY tokens more like a "loyalty reward" for environmentally friendly behavior. Distributed effort: In Fuse Energy's architecture, the increase in token value depends primarily on the efforts and contributions of a large number of participants (i.e., users' own device deployment and operation), rather than solely on the centralized management and efforts of the Fuse team. This legal justification for "distributed effort" may lay a solid regulatory compliance foundation for the DePIN project. To further decouple the token from the project's financial success, Fuse has adopted a de-investment approach in its token value design. The redemption value of the ENERGY token is pegged to Fuse's profit margin and the average market price of the token at the time of its use. This design aims to ensure that ENERGY is viewed as an immediate utility token, encouraging users to consume it quickly (e.g., to obtain electricity discounts or carbon offsets). Since the value of the ENERGY token does not depend on Fuse's financial success, users are less motivated to hoard tokens in anticipation of future performance gains. These factors combined led the SEC to determine that the ENERGY token did not meet the definition of an investment contract. Beyond token compliance, Fuse still faces regulatory challenges on the business side. NAL has temporarily resolved the compliance risk of ENERGY tokens being treated as securities, but Fuse Energy is not now completely worry-free. Fuse sacrificed token liquidity for compliance. Users cannot freely transfer tokens, and the exit channels for funds are limited and singular, significantly reducing the asset's attractiveness. If Fuse Energy becomes complacent and changes its products or token mechanisms (such as opening up secondary market trading or changing pricing strategies), or if its actual operations do not match its stated facts, NAL will not be legally binding. The SEC can withdraw its application and initiate enforcement proceedings at any time, posing a risk of regulatory backlash. Therefore, despite the fact that the ENERGY token has been "de-securitized," Fuse still has a responsibility to increase its operational transparency, disclose the risks of the project, and strengthen education for market participants to ensure that users do not misunderstand it as a traditional investment contract. It is worth noting that the energy sector is a highly localized market, typically subject to strict regulation by state and local utility commissions. Regulatory compliance and licensing: Fuse will likely spend significant resources dealing with complex administrative procedures to obtain the licenses and approvals required to operate in different states or territories. Potential policy constraints from utility companies: Traditional utility companies typically possess a mature customer base, infrastructure, and political influence. These companies may leverage their brand advantage to hinder the growth of retail providers like Fuse and competitors, and further restrict the development space of non-utility developers by implementing regulatory policies related to renewable energy. The SEC's approval of Fuse represents a rational return for regulators to the niche market of "utility tokens." For the industry, this is both a shot in the arm and a wake-up call: compliance often comes at the cost of sacrificing investment value and liquidity. While celebrating this regulatory breakthrough, the market needs to clearly recognize that this is merely an endorsement of a specific business model, not a euphoria leading to the complete "de-securitization" of tokens.

Author: PANews

2025/11/27

CyberCharge and Titan Partner to Advance AI-Driven Trading and Web3 Finance

CyberCharge and Titan Partner to Advance AI-Driven Trading and Web3 Finance

CyberCharge integrates with Titan to enhance AI-driven trading, boost Web3 finance adoption, and to create a secure user-focused investment ecosystem.

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/11/27

Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu Sees Altcoins Potentially Outperforming Bitcoin as a Group

Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu Sees Altcoins Potentially Outperforming Bitcoin as a Group

The post Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu Sees Altcoins Potentially Outperforming Bitcoin as a Group appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu predicts that altcoins will collectively outperform Bitcoin in the crypto industry, drawing parallels to public companies surpassing gold’s market cap, as the sector avoids a single winner-takes-all scenario. Altcoins as utility drivers: Siu highlights their role in Web3 games, DeFi, and DePIN, positioning them beyond Bitcoin’s reserve asset status. Animoca Brands plans a Nasdaq listing via reverse merger in 2025 to offer investors broad exposure to diversified crypto projects. Portfolio focus: With investments in 628 companies, primarily gaming (230 projects), plus infrastructure, AI, and DeFi, totaling significant altcoin holdings. Discover why Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu believes altcoins will outperform Bitcoin collectively. Explore their public listing plans and investment strategy for 2025 crypto gains. Stay ahead in the evolving market. What Does Yat Siu Predict for Altcoins Outperforming Bitcoin? Altcoins outperforming Bitcoin is a key forecast from Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu, who envisions the broader crypto space surpassing Bitcoin’s dominance collectively, much like public companies eclipse gold’s value. In a recent interview, Siu emphasized that while Bitcoin serves as a reserve asset akin to gold, altcoins drive practical applications across the ecosystem. This diversified approach positions investors for greater returns without relying on a single asset’s performance. Siu’s perspective stems from observing market dynamics where no one project will dominate entirely, unlike early internet giants. Animoca Brands aims to capitalize on this by building a portfolio that captures multiple winners in the altcoin space. How Is Animoca Brands Positioning Itself in the Altcoin Market? Animoca Brands is strategically investing in a wide array of crypto projects to provide shareholders with exposure to the growing altcoin sector. The company’s portfolio includes 628 investments, with a strong emphasis on gaming-related initiatives numbering 230, alongside expansions into infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and decentralized finance. This diversification allows Animoca to…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/27

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