Market
Governance
Polygon’s governance revamp to focus on stablecoin payments and AggLayer
Nailwal's leadership shift aims to revitalize Polygon with a focus on stablecoin transactions and a seamless blockchain ecosystem.
Investments
VivoPower commits $100 million in XRP for Flare Network to earn yield on treasury
XRP sees sustained institutional interest amid its sideways price performance over recent months.
Crypto
Ukraine opens door to Bitcoin reserves as experts warn of key risks
The proposed policy change in Ukraine ignites debate on Bitcoin's feasibility for central bank asset reserves.
Politics
US states split on Bitcoin as Connecticut bans reserve while Louisiana explores blockchain growth
Connecticut's stringent crypto ban contrasts with Louisiana's embrace of technological exploration and potential adoption.
RWA
Ripple brings Ondo Finance’s tokenized US Treasuries to XRP Ledger in push for RWA expansion
Ripple targets the burgeoning $19 trillion tokenized asset market through innovative XRPL initiatives and strategic alliances.
Stablecoins
Plasma raises $500 million, partners with Aave to transform stablecoin market
Plasma's strategic move with Aave aims to revolutionize fee-free global payments.
Bankruptcy
FTX continues to exclude Nigeria and China in remaining creditor repayments but includes Payoneer
Payoneer's addition offers limited relief as key FTX creditor markets remain marginalized in payouts.
Wallets
Alby faces backlash over ‘inactivity fees’ leading to unexpected Bitcoin withdrawals
The unexpected withdrawals from Alby accounts have reignited debates over custodial risk and user consent.
Crypto
Cardano launches Cardinal to fuse Bitcoin liquidity with DeFi ecosystem
Cardinal’s launch by Cardano bridges Bitcoin to DeFi, utilizing Multi-signature and BitVMX for secure, programmable interactions.
DeFi
World Liberty Financial taps Aave for $7.5 million USDT loan – Onchain Lens
WLFI provided over $52 million in collateral to secure the loan on the DeFi platform.
Culture
Ripple partners with APAC universities in AI and decentralized systems with $5 million funding
Ripple's $5 million education push targets key APAC universities to expand blockchain research and talent development.
Mining
Tether to democratize Bitcoin mining with open-source software debut
Tether's mining OS aims to foster competition by opening doors for independent miners to enter the market without third-party software.