Compound adds Ethena, Mantle tokens to lending platform
Stablecoins and liquid staking tokens are continuing to drive TVL growth across DeFi.
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0G Foundation raises $30M selling AI nodes
Node operators will receive up to 15% of the 0G token’s supply over the next three years.
Circle contributes 1M USDC to Trump’s Inauguration Committee
Overcollateralized stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle are collectively the world’s 18th-largest buyers of US government debt.
Hacks and scams stole $3B from crypto activities in 2024 — PeckShield
According to the security firm, hacks accounted for more than 70% of crypto losses due to illicit activities in 2024, compared to 30% for scams.
US cleared to sell $6.5B in Bitcoin — Will it crash BTC price?
US government holds about $18.50 billion worth of Bitcoin, which it may sell entirely ahead of Donald Trump's presidency.
Cypherpunk AI: Guide to uncensored, unbiased, anonymous AI in 2025
AI models are a privacy nightmare that are often borked by the safety team. Here’s how to get around the censorship and use AI anonymously.
Bitcoin will hit $1.5M by 2035, says analyst who called 2024 bounce
Bitcoin network growth is set to take BTC price to seven figures within the next decade, says Timothy Peterson.
Standard Chartered debuts crypto services in Europe with new license
Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework.
One thing disruptor banks didn’t expect to be challenging: Compliance
Innovative challengers are building compliance into their DNA and outcompeting established players.
Mantra and Damac sign $1B deal to tokenize Middle Eastern assets
Mantra and Damac Group have signed a $1 billion partnership to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-based finance in the UAE.
Fetch.ai launches $10M accelerator for AI agent startups
Fetch.ai has launched a $10 million accelerator program to empower startups in AI agents, quantum computing and high-performance technology.
Backpack Exchange and FTX clash over FTX EU ownership
The ownership of FTX EU has become a point of contention between Backpack Exchange and the FTX estate.
Ronin Network integrates Transak for fiat-to-crypto and NFT payments
The Ronin Network partnered with Transak to simplify NFT and crypto purchases, improving blockchain gaming accessibility.
UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive case
James Howells has lost his legal case to recover a $770 million Bitcoin hard drive from a landfill as a judge cites no realistic chance of success.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin debt loop: stroke of genius or risky gamble?
Critics call it heedless; supporters say it’s brilliant. Either way, Michael Saylor continues doubling down on Bitcoin.
Microsoft to invest $3B in AI, cloud expansion, training in India
Microsoft will expand its AI and cloud presence in India, including training 10 million individuals by 2030 and supporting AI startups.
How to buy USDC on Base: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to buy USDC on the Base Network with this step-by-step guide, which covers the essentials, including wallets, buying USDC and bridging to Base Network.
Solana poised for gains fueled by US ETF and retail adoption — Analyst
Solana may outperform Bitcoin and Ether in 2025, thanks to a potential US-based spot SOL ETF and retail profit expectations.
US entities hold 65% more Bitcoin than offshore players — CryptoQuant
In the past 24 hours, $521 million has been liquidated from the crypto market.
Coinbase reportedly informs users of CFTC subpoena involving Polymarket
Coinbase may be required to send certain information related to user accounts to the CFTC in response to a subpoena related to Polymarket.
IMF urges Kenya to align crypto laws with global standards
IMF recommended that Kenya overhaul outdated regulations, address scams and align its crypto framework with global standards for financial stability.
Bitcoin investors exit spot ETFs at near-record levels as BTC slumps 2.3%
Bitcoin holders offloaded their spot Bitcoin ETF shares as the asset dipped to $92,500 and remained below $95,000.
Shkreli says Wu-Tang Clan should have say in lawsuit over one-off album
Martin Shkreli argued that members of the Wu-Tang Clan should participate in a court battle he’s facing over a rare album they produced as they still hold rights to it.
Hong Kong launches initiative to help banks with DLT adoption
The initiative will initially focus on tokenized deposits with the HKMA providing support to local banks for trials.
DOGE ’extremely quiet’ social chatter could be an opportunity: Analyst
Dogecoin crowd sentiment is at a low point, which could point to a buying opportunity before the crypto market starts moving higher again, according to Santiment.
Oklahoma senator introduces Bitcoin Freedom Act for BTC payments
“If Washington D.C. can ruin something, it likely will. And it is certainly ruining the US Dollar,” said Senator Deevers after introducing the bill.
FTX says Backpack acquisition of EU arm has not been approved by court
FTX says that Backpack has not been authorized to return funds to creditors despite the Solana exchange saying it would take over creditor repayments from FTX.
Bitcoin whales have scooped up 34K BTC since December dump: Analyst
Institutions dumped huge amounts of Bitcoin in late December after its peak high, but they’re now back to buying with it below $100,000, says Blocktrends’ Cauê Oliveira.
Fake OKX plugins found on the Firefox browser store
According to cybersecurity firm CertiK, the number of crypto hacks and exploits rose to 303 incidents in 2024, up from 282 in 2023.
Bitcoin traders set $80K short-term price target as DXY hits new highs
Bitcoin sweeps new 2025 lows as Treasury yields rise, and the strengthening US dollar Index forces crypto analysts to revise their short-term price expectations.