Weekly Web3, Crypto, NFT, AI & Tech Roundup

🌟 Editor's Note

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Roundup, where we bring you the most significant developments in Web3, crypto, NFTs, AI, and tech. From groundbreaking blockchain launches to major investments and legal battles, this week has been packed with news that could shape the future of these dynamic industries. Let’s dive in!

🚀 Web3 News

This week in Web3, we saw significant advancements in blockchain infrastructure and community engagement:

• IOTA announced their rebased mainnet launch on May 5, 2025, alongside new dApps on testnet and an East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit (read more).

• TacBuild launched a Layer 1 blockchain on TON, bridging Ethereum dApps to Telegram’s 1 billion+ users via a TON Adapter (read more).

• META EARTH made its debut at a TOKEN2049 side event, marking a milestone for the Web3 space (read more).

💰 Crypto News

The crypto world experienced notable shifts in investments, regulations, and market developments:

• Institutions and VCs invested nearly $1 billion in Solana, signaling strong growth potential (read more).

• The Federal Reserve dismantled Biden-era crypto restrictions, likely aiding adoption (read more).

• The XRP ETF launched in the US, offering new investment avenues (read more).

🔥 NFT News

NFTs faced both challenges and innovations this week:

• Nike is facing a $5M lawsuit over shutting down its NFT project, RTFKT, raising legal questions (read more).

• A new NFT media token, $BTC MAXI, is dropping on stuff.io, generating community buzz (read more).

🏆 AI News

AI developments this week focused on corporate restructuring, ethical debates, and competitive landscapes:

• Apple restructured its AI team due to delays with Siri and issues with Apple Intelligence (read more).

• There’s debate on whether ‘AI Friends’ could be surveillance tools, raising privacy concerns (read more).

• Google’s search practices face a trial over AI competition, potentially impacting its dominance (read more).

👨‍💻 Tech News

The tech industry saw significant legal rulings, investments, and acquisitions:

• A judge ruled Apple’s 27% App Store ‘link-out’ fee illegal, potentially impacting its revenue model (read more).

• IBM announced a $150 billion US investment, focusing on tech and infrastructure (read more).

• Palo Alto Networks acquired Protect AI, enhancing AI-driven cybersecurity (read more).

This week was packed with high-stakes moves and major announcements. From Solana’s billion-dollar backing to Apple’s AI reboot and IBM’s historic investment, it’s clear that innovation—and controversy—is everywhere.

Keep your edge sharp. We’ll be back next week with another data-driven recap straight from X.

Till next time,

Wuki