Trading
Payments
Elon Musk’s X accelerates fintech pivot with plans for in-app payments and trading
Crypto users anticipate digital assets adoption as X expands financial features.
Crypto Equities
Ethereum’s strategic reserves hit nearly 1% of supply as top holders dominate
Over 70% of strategic Ethereum reserve is held by five major organizations.
ETF
South Korea moves closer to spot Bitcoin ETFs as FSC explores proposal
The FSC will also scrutinize transaction fees at major crypto exchanges amid sweeping regulatory changes.
Hacks
Iran-based Nobitex vows user protection despite $100 million attack by Israel-linked hacktivists
The Iranian central bank has enacted a curfew on crypto trading as Nobitex races to stabilize operations.
DAOs
XRP Ledger embraces decentralized governance with XAO DAO launch
XAO DAO's launch to empower XRPL users in decision-making and governance processes.
Technology
Ford explores decentralized legal data storage on Cardano blockchain
Ford and Iagon's PoC on Cardano aims to revolutionize legal data storage through decentralized blockchain solutions.
Stablecoins
Donald Trump urges swift GENIUS Act passage to dominate digital asset space
The GENIUS Act's swift progress seen as key to reinforcing the dollar's global influence through stablecoins.
DeFi
PancakeSwap surpasses Tether with $24.6M daily revenue, driven by record $10B trading surge
PancakeSwap captures nearly half of DeFi trading with $10 bilion daily volume.
ETF
XRP network activity surges as Canada launches an XRP ETF
New Canadian XRP ETF fuels record-breaking activity surge on Ripple's network as legal issues progress.
Derivatives
Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets
Innovative collateral use in derivatives markets gains regulatory nod, enhancing risk management and capital yield.
Crime
North Korea’s hackers could have laundered as much as $1.5 billion in stolen crypto
Seucirty researches believe North Korea funneled billions in stolen crypto through sophisticated laundering schemes, sidestepping international sanctions.
Exchanges
Gemini accuses CFTC of unfair legal campaign in formal complaint
Gemini accuses CFTC of costly trophy-hunting lawfare and misusing authority for career gains.
