Market
Technology
Cardano deploys first zero-knowledge smart contract, expanding blockchain capabilities
The deployment paves the way for integrating zero-knowledge applications and partner chains with Cardano,.
Culture
Crypto windfalls boost homeownership dreams for low-income Americans
High-crypto areas see 250% increase in mortgages as low-income families leverage digital windfalls, Treasury report shows.
Legal
Tornado Cash token surges to 2-year high after US court rules Treasury sanctions unlawful
Crypto industry celebrates a win for decentralized finance and software freedom.
DeFi
Ethereum DeFi’s TVL reach 2-year high of $80 billion, reclaims USDT dominance
Investors flock to Ethereum as DeFi and stablecoins bolster blockchain appeal.
Technology
Starknet debuts Ethereum layer-2 staking with Bitwise as early validator
Bitwise supports Starknet's staking launch, highlighting ZK-STARKs and Cairo innovation.
Crypto
Dogecoin gains ground in Nordics with first-ever ETP introduction
First Nordic Dogecoin ETP aims to meet rising institutional demand for digital assets.
People
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao notes ‘weird’ memecoin mania, urges utility innovation
Binance's Zhao urges developers to prioritize blockchain utility over meme hype.
Technology
XRP Ledger update introduced after node outage shakes network stability
Developers respond to XRPL outage with significant release enhancing node functionality and voting protocols.
DeFi
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson advocates for DeFi-enabled Bitcoin ecosystem
Cardano's Hoskinson plans to leverage Bitcoin's foundational code with a DeFi layer to restore its innovative edge.
Adoption
Stock jumps as Rumble and Jiva Technologies bet on Bitcoin for inflation hedge
Rumble and Jiva's BTC investments signal increasing corporate confidence in crypto as a hedge against economic challenges.
Crypto
VanEck extends zero-fee waiver for HODL Bitcoin ETF to $2.5 billion or 2026
VanEck’s HODL remains the sole zero-fee Bitcoin ETF amid surging inflows into crypto-related products.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s sudden dip under $95k incurs $180 million in trader losses, stalls $100k momentum
Turbulent hour for traders as Bitcoin slip below $95,000 incites major liquidations for crypto traders.
