Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Stablecoins are rapidly becoming one of the dominant use cases linking crypto and tradfi. Recent forecasts, institutional moves, and regulatory efforts suggest the sector is reaching an inflection point. And now, at least one analysis believes the stablecoin market cap alone could…
The Trump family-backed decentralized finance (DeFi) project World Liberty Financial will launch a token buyback and burn program this week after WLFI tokens lost 41% of their value in September. On Friday, World Liberty announced that its team will implement the token buyback and burn mechanism this week. The project said the initiative would be…
Key Takeaways Kraken completed a $500 million funding round at a $15 billion valuation. The funding round had no single lead investor, with participation from numerous firms and funds. Share this article Kraken completed a $500 million funding round at a $15 billion valuation today, positioning the crypto exchange for a targeted 2026 IPO. Arjun…
Hong Kong financial regulators warn investors to remain cautious of unapproved yuan-backed stablecoins, stating it has not issued any licenses for stablecoin issuers. Summary The HKMA warn investors against trusting unapproved stablecoin projects as the agency has yet to issue any licenses. Ever since the Stablecoin Ordinance came into effect, there has been a surge…
Around 146,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, September 26, and they have a notional value of roughly $17 billion. This expiry event is a big one because it is the end of the month and the end of the third quarter, so there could be some volatility on spot markets, which have tanked…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) continues to witness greater adoption as the Ohio Board of Deposit recently selected a vendor to facilitate the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments for state fees and services. Ohio To Accept Payments In Bitcoin According to a recent official announcement, the…
OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT called “Pulse” — a personal assistant-style feature that “works for you overnight” to deliver daily personalized updates based on user interests. It comes as retail traders are increasingly turning to AI to help them with stock picks and even crypto trading. “Since ChatGPT launched, that’s always meant…
Key Takeaways VanEck is actively engaging with the SEC Crypto Task Force regarding the tokenization of ETFs, focusing on the role of underlying issuers. The SEC Crypto Task Force is examining how DeFi, smart contracts, and new compliance frameworks relate to the future of tokenized financial products. Share this article VanEck, an asset manager actively…
SharpLink is set to become the first public company to issue its Nasdaq-listed SBET shares natively on Ethereum, appointing Superstate as digital transfer agent to oversee compliant onchain issuance. Summary SharpLink plans to tokenize its Nasdaq-listed SBET shares directly on Ethereum. Superstate’s Opening Bell platform will manage compliant onchain issuance. The partnership extends beyond issuance,…
A “gm” tweet from Sam Bankman-Fried has sparked speculation of his crypto comeback, linking him to a new Solana-based perpetual futures DEX launched by a former FTX COO. The project is using a “tokenless” model that rewards users with points, drawing parallels to SBF’s past success with the “Solana playbook.” The Solana Playbook The SBF…
