Market
DeFi
Polygon surges 10% ahead of Heimdall v2 upgrade
The upcoming Heimdall upgrade is expected to reduce checkpoint delays and enhance security in migration phase.
Regulation
New Zealand to ban crypto ATMs in AML crackdown
The ban reflects the country's tightening grip on financial crime.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETFs now drive over 30% of spot BTC volume as overall trading slumps
Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs soars despite waning overall market activity.
Technology
XRP Ledger’s EVM sidechain sees 1,400 smart contracts in first week
XRPL's EVM sidechain shows promise with efficient design and low transaction fees, yet struggles to grow its user base beyond initial interest.
Scams
Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice
Scam alert for early Bitcoin holders as a new 'lost wallet' scheme emerges.
ETFs
BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF could surpass Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings by May 2026
Current growth trajectory suggests IBIT may reach 1.2 million BTC in the next year.
ETF
Truth Social files for ETF holding BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and CRO
The ETF proposal includes staking to enhance returns while offering market exposure.
Investments
Metaplanet wants to use Bitcoin as collateral to access bank financing
The company's CEO revealed Metaplanet's long-term strategy to leverage Bitcoin reserves for business acquisitions.
DeFi
Pump.fun eyes EVM expansion amid Bonk.fun rivalry
As Pump.fun eyes Ethereum, Bonk.fun's strategic buyback program cements its lead in daily token launches.
Bankruptcy
Over 500 Chinese creditors challenge FTX over $470M payout freeze
Growing group of Chinese creditors are confronting FTX in US court over withheld distributions.
Technology
Polymarket faces backlash over disputed $200M Zelensky ‘suit’ market
Lack of clear parameters in Zelensky suit bet raises questions over crypto betting.
Deals
CoreWeave’s $9B Core Scientific deal faces backlash and legal investigation
CoreWeave aims to harness Core Scientific's 1.3 GW power capacity for AI and HPC advancements.