“If I can hold that, if I can self-custody that, if it pays me interest, and I can actually use it to transact, what do I need a bank for?” – Mike Cagney, CEO of Figure.
The controversy around Pi Network deepens as Bybit’s CEO reinforces his position against listing the token, citing fraud concerns and sharing official warnings.
The US-based crypto advocacy group Blockchain Association achieves a milestone by adding 16 prominent web3 projects, bringing total membership close to 100.
A new institutional investment fund by Laser Digital offers exposure to NEAR Protocol’s native token while earning staking rewards through TruFin’s TruStake solution.
Blockchain security leader Chainalysis announces comprehensive integration with Uniswap Labs’ Unichain, introducing KYT technology and advanced monitoring tools to enhance DeFi security.
“The recent news [LIBRA scandal] should be taken not as a reason to give up, but rather as an example of why education is so important.” – Vitalik Buterin
Mike Novogratz is convinced XRP and Cardano are among the industry leaders per their first-mover advantage.
Despite falling 47% from its 2024 peak, Tron’s TRX token shows promising recovery indicators through ecosystem growth, network efficiency, and favorable technical patterns.
Swiss infrastructure provider Taurus collaborates with Aztec to create an open-source confidential token standard, enabling private asset tokenization on public chains.
A major European financial institution launches its regulated Euro-backed stablecoin on Stellar, aiming to enhance cross-border value transfers and adoption.
The SEC transitions from its Crypto Assets unit to CETU, a specialized team focusing on emerging tech fraud prevention and investor protection initiatives.
The ECB’s move is partly driven by concerns over the growing adoption of US dollar-backed stablecoins, which could increase American influence in the global financial system.
Exodus has integrated Venmo as a payment option for US customers, allowing the mobile payment service’s 60M+ users to purchase digital assets while maintaining self-custody.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has priced a $2 billion offering of convertible senior notes, with an option for buyers to purchase an additional $300 million, as part of its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
Pi Coin dramatically crashed 55% within hours, tumbling from a high of $1.989 to a stunning low of $0.9123, with analysts fearing further collapse to zero.