Category: Cryptocurrency

2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi

Tokenized Treasuries Hit $8.86B; Banks Face “Programmable Cash” Threat

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries surged 125% to $8.86 billion, creating a "programmable cash" dynamic that allows assets to earn yield while...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

UK Sets Oct 2027 Deadline for Full Crypto Regime; Existing Firms Must Re-Apply

HM Treasury lays the final regulations: 'Gateway' for licenses opens Sept 2026, with no automatic transfer for currently registered firms.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

BlackRock Crowns Ethereum ‘Undisputed’ Settlement Layer in 2026 Global Outlook

BlackRock's 2026 Global Outlook identifies Ethereum as the definitive settlement layer for stablecoins, validating the network following the GENIUS Act.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Security

BNY Mellon Activates Tokenized Deposits; ICE, Citadel & Ripple Join Launch

The $57.8T custodian brings settlement on-chain with Citadel and ICE, laying the groundwork for 24/7 traditional markets.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $681M as 2026 Euphoria Evaporates

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $681M in the first full week of 2026, erasing early-year gains as macro fears triggered...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Security

Tether Partners With UN to Fight $260M in Illicit Crypto Flows Across Africa

Tether joins forces with the UNODC to combat a $260 million wave of illicit crypto activity in Africa, deploying resources...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Security

Solana Trader Reports $2.2K Wallet Drain; Community Flag Phishing Amid Security Jitters

A reported $2.2K wallet drain on Solana sparks debate over security vectors as the market remains on edge following recent...
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

Pump.fun Pivots to ‘Trader First’ Model After Co-Founder Admits Incentives Failed; PUMP Jumps 10%

Co-founder Alon Cohen breaks 65-day silence to overhaul 'broken' fee incentives, sparking a double-digit rally for $PUMP.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Governance

USDC Flips Tether in Volume as Stablecoin Flows Hit $33 Trillion

Circle's USDC processed $18.3 trillion in 2025, flipping Tether in transaction volume despite holding a smaller market cap.
2 months ago Cryptocurrency, Governance

a16z Amasses $15B War Chest; Horowitz Names Crypto ‘Key Architecture’ for US Dominance

Andreessen Horowitz secures $15B in fresh capital, with co-founder Ben Horowitz declaring crypto and AI the 'key architectures' for America's...