FIFA and ADI Predictstreet have partnered to make it the official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup, for the first time introducing a prediction market mechanism to enhance fan engagement. Fans can use the platform to predict match results and other event data, and the ADI token price rises as a result.

Persija Jakarta Pelita Cikarang Football Club has partnered with the Chiliz Group to launch fan tokens, aiming to strengthen engagement with fans around the world. Token holders will enjoy benefits such as voting rights and exclusive content, supporting the club’s growth and enhancing the fan experience. This initiative marks a further advancement in the digitalization of football in Southeast Asia.

As the World Cup approaches, the fan interaction platform Chiliz token CHZ has risen by 15.24%. Other fan tokens like SANTOS and ASR have also seen increases. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with the Iranian team participating in the group stage attracting attention, while Spain is considered a favorite to win the championship.

Elon Musk is considering allocating 30% of shares to retail investors in the SpaceX IPO, significantly higher than the traditional proportion. This move aims to leverage the fan base to stabilize demand after the listing. The IPO is expected to be valued at $75 billion, with plans to kick off the roadshow in 2026. Meanwhile, SpaceX is making management adjustments to optimize costs, attract long-term investors, and reduce trading volatility risk. This strategy could influence the listing models of future tech companies.

Trust Wallet has released the Trust Wallet Agent Kit (TWAK), which supports executing token trades and other actions across multiple chains, and offers two modes: automation and suggestions. CEO Felix Fan said TWAK is designed to simplify the user experience, and that it will integrate more AI features in the future and launch an agent strategy marketplace.

Shaokai Fan of the World Gold Council states that the trend of central banks purchasing gold is intensifying, particularly with central banks in Guatemala, Indonesia, and Malaysia re-entering the market. This trend is expected to continue through 2026 to hedge against de-dollarization and geopolitical risks.

Gate News Report, March 12, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) plans to invest up to 5 billion SGD (approximately 3.9 billion USD) in Singapore for artificial intelligence technology development, aiming to accelerate its business growth in Asia. BDC CEO Eric Fan stated that the private company will invest in research projects and facilities, focusing on advanced power architecture, next-generation cooling systems, AI-driven operations, and energy optimization for high-density computing environments.

JPYC signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Sony Bank to utilize the Japanese Yen stablecoin JPYC for services. The two parties will explore providing real-time account transfer functions on the "JPYC EX" platform and plan to collaborate with entertainment sectors such as music and gaming to enhance the payment experience and fan interaction.

BlockBeats News, March 2 — Japanese Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Sony Bank and its Web3 subsidiary BlockBloom. The two parties plan to offer real-time bank account transfer functionality on the "JPYC EX" platform, allowing users to purchase JPYC directly from their Sony Bank accounts without manual remittance. Additionally, they will explore collaborations with entertainment IPs such as music and gaming to apply JPYC to digital content purchases and fan rewards.

On February 25, Pi Network celebrated the one-year anniversary of its open network launch by releasing a new video message from founder Chengdiao Fan, reaffirming the development path of "practicality first." She stated that Pi is different from projects driven by ICOs or short-term speculation, instead focusing on long-term value through mobile mining, real identity verification, and local business applications, with the goal of promoting practical daily payments and application scenarios. Official data shows that approximately 16.2 million users have completed mainnet migration, and about 17.7 million have completed KYC verification; the total number of active nodes on the network exceeds 421,000, with over 9 billion Pi transferred into mainnet wallets. On the ecological level, hundreds of applications are already online, with around 148,000 merchants registered on the Pi Map e-commerce platform, emphasizing the parallel promotion of user participation and commercial activities, rather than just mining growth.