State Street becomes first custodian on JPMorgan tokenized debt platform
State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients. State…
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Ethena crosses $500M in cumulative revenue as synthetic stablecoins gain ground
While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD,…
MetaMask to roll out wallet-native mUSD dollar stablecoin
MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across…
UK sanctions Kyrgyz banks, $9.3B crypto network tied to Russia
The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks, crypto exchanges and individuals tied to Russia’s ruble-backed stablecoin. The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on…
$1.6B Bitcoin whale shifts another $113M BTC into $240M Ether long
A Bitcoin whale rotated another $113 million worth of Bitcoin into a $240 million spot Ether position after closing part…
DBS expands crypto offerings with tokenized structured notes on Ethereum
DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors. DBS,…
Kanye West YZY memecoin hits $3B, but falls after insider concerns
Several well-known traders have bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 billion…
Bitcoin whale who held for 7 years sells $76M to go long on Ether
The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over…
Ether trader nearly wiped out after epic run from $125K to $43M
After making nearly $7 million in four months, the trader lost almost all their gains in two days, illustrating the…
Investors brace for Powell speech as Bitcoin dips near $112K
Bitcoin fell below $113,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that could set the US Fed’s path…
EminiFX founder to pay $228M in Ponzi scheme ruling
A US judge ruled EminiFX and its founder, Eddy Alexandre, must repay $228 million after running a Ponzi scheme that…
Pump.fun reclaims Solana top spot as memecoins rebound in August
Pump.fun regained its market dominance in the Solana memecoin launchpad space, gaining over 73% in market share in the last…
ZK-proofs could protect privacy and still combat bad actors, VC argues
A16z Crypto’s comments come weeks after Roman Storm was found guilty of charges linked to his mixing service Tornado Cash,…
Google search interest for ‘alt season’ plunges over 50% from a week ago
Search interest in “alt season” has dropped sharply, with one economist even questioning whether a search spike last week was…
Trump-tied crypto company ALT5 Sigma denies SEC probe rumors
ALT5 Sigma denied a report suggesting one of its executives was being investigated by the SEC for insider trading tied…
WazirX users approve restructuring plan again after court rebuff
WazirX has been trying to get a restructuring plan through the Singapore High Court to start returning funds to users…
Early Bitcoin web domains from 2010 head to auction
The portfolio includes names registered just after Bitcoin’s launch and spans wallets, exchanges and payments. A portfolio of over 280…
Polkadot launches capital markets division to court Wall Street
Polkadot has launched Polkadot Capital Group to connect traditional finance with its blockchain ecosystem, focusing on tokenization and DeFi. Polkadot…
Concordium debuts app for anonymous online age checks amid UK rules backlash
Concordium launched a mobile app using zero-knowledge proofs for anonymous age verification as UK rules fuel demand for privacy-safe solutions.…
Crypto in US 401(k) retirement plans may drive Bitcoin to $200K in 2025
Trump’s move to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans could push Bitcoin to $200,000 by the end of the year,…