Crypto
Kraken launches kBTC as competition heats up in wrapped Bitcoin market
Kraken's kBTC has around 100 tokens in supply, with the majority held on the Ethereum blockchain.
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Crypto
Ethereum staking defies market trends with robust growth in 2024
Over 60% of Ethereum stakers are in profit despite the asset's price challenges.
Stablecoins
Coinbase’s MiCA alignment in Europe to cause controversial delisting of major stablecoins like Tether’s USDT
Coinbase said it would urge its users to conver to compliant stablecoins like Circle's USDC.
Exchanges
Bithumb eyes Nasdaq IPO in 2025 with Samsung Securities as underwriter
Several crypto-related firms have revealed intentions to pursue a public listing this year.
Crypto
21.co integrates Chainlink to enhance 21BTC transparency via real-time Proof-of-Reserves
Coinbase's wrapped Bitcoin product cbBTC continues to face significant challenges over its transparency.
Exchanges
Swiss stock exchange SIX eyes crypto trading platform to rival Binance
The Swiss exchange SIX hopes to leverage favorable regulations for asset managers with crypto trading launch.
NFTs
Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats
Coinbase-backed nonprofit Stand With Crypto Alliance is leading efforts to set up a legal fund for creators impacted by enforcement actions.
Crypto
Coinbase’s cbBTC soars to $100M in first day despite Justin Sun’s criticism
Market observers said cbBTC will eat into WBTC's market share and boost Base's DeFi activity.
Crypto
21Shares diversifies custodians to reduce ‘single-point failure risk’ in crypto ETFs
21Shares strengthens crypto ETF security with new custodians amid North Korean hacking threats.
Crypto
Coinbase’s cbBTC launches seeking DeFi boom on Base and Ethereum
Coinbase said its Bitcoin Wrapper product cbBTC is supported across major DeFi protocols, including AAVE.
Exchanges
Coinbase market share dips as smaller exchanges gain ground – Kaiko
Despite the decline, the top three US crypto exchanges by volume now control nearly 90% of the market.
Politics
Ripple co-founder and 87 execs endorse Kamala Harris for president
Kamala Harris has yet to publicly espouse her position on the emeging industry despite the growing support.