21 - Blockchain Innovations Surge: Aptos Expands, Circle Integrates Arbitrum

Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh discusses Asian and Middle Eastern expansion, highlighting new partnerships and blockchain applications. Circle integrates Arbitrum to enhance USDC utility in DeFi. Arbitrum Foundation showcases Web3 gaming initiatives at WebX Tokyo. Ether.fi partners with Scroll for crypto-backed credit card, while Animoca Brands Japan collaborates with TOKYO STUPID GAMES for Web3 expansion.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/aptos-ceo-mo-shaikh-shares-his-journey-to-web3-and-market-opportunities-in-asia-and-middle-east/
https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/circle-expands-web3-infrastructure-by-integrating-arbitrum-for-usdc
https://decrypt.co/248062/arbitrum-goes-big-with-web3-gaming-showcase-at-webx-asia
https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/09/09/ether-fi-launches-crypto-credit-card-with-scrolls-zk-tech/
https://technode.global/2024/09/10/animoca-brands-japan-partners-with-tokyo-stupid-games-to-support-web3-expansion-and-rwas/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:34) Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh Explores Web3 Market Opportunities in Asia and Middle East
(00:02:09) Circle Expands Web3 Infrastructure by Integrating Arbitrum for USDC
(00:04:49) Arbitrum Goes Big With Web3 Gaming Showcase at WebX Asia
(00:06:22) Ether.fi Launches Crypto Credit Card with Scroll’s ZK Tech
(00:08:11) Animoca Brands Japan Partners with TOKYO STUPID GAMES for Web3 Expansion