Market
Staking
US blockchain firms urge SEC to clarify crypto staking rules
The Council warns that overly strict staking rules could stymie innovation and impede market growth.
Stablecoins
Ethena Labs partners with TON to integrate USDe into Telegram ecosystem
Ethena partners with TON to offer 10% APY bonus on tsUSDe holdings via Telegram wallets.
Trading
Singapore Gulf Bank tackles global finance hurdles with crypto-focused SGB Net launch
SGB Net will expand market reach and support underserved regions with limited banking access.
Adoption
Metaplanet enters US Bitcoin market with new subsidiary, eyes $250 million boost
Metaplanet bolsters US presence with Bitcoin treasury initiative, aided by strategic advisory appointments.
Tokenization
Worldcoin launches US identity platform, partners with Visa and Tinder for digital ID expansion
World taps US tech leadership to launch its blockchain-based identity verification system.
ETF
Grayscale unveils ETF tracking firms embracing Bitcoin treasuries
Grayscale's fund targets firms using Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and treasury diversification.
Macro
Crypto prediction markets reflect rising recession odds amid US economic contraction
US economic contraction fuels prediction market activity with over $3.8 million traded
Technology
FIFA moves towards its own blockchain, leaving Algorand behind
FIFA's blockchain network enhances digital fan engagement with greater cross-network compatibility and scalability.
Solana
Crypto token failures skyrocket to nearly 2 million in Q1 2025
Coingecko noted that Solana's Pump.fun played a role in the significant increase in failed crypto assets.
RWA
Ton Foundation launches $500M Telegram RWA bond fund with Libre
The Telegram Bond Fund offers a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi with tokenized bonds and integrated regulatory compliance.
Investments
BlackRock unveils blockchain-enabled shares for $150B money market fund
BlackRock sets a $3 million minimum for blockchain-enabled shares in its money market fund.
Tokenization
Trump Media pivots to crypto with planned TruthPlus token, DeFi platform and digital wallet
Truth Media's crypto venture includes new ETFs and digital wallet as part of an ambitious blockchain integration strategy.