A16z backs Babylon with $15M to build trustless Bitcoin collateral vaults
Key Takeaways A16z crypto invested $15M in Babylon to develop BTCVaults for native Bitcoin collateral use. BTCVaults aim to enable...
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PwC ramps up digital assets work under revised US regulatory environment
Key Takeaways PwC has shifted its strategy to more actively engage in the crypto space. The move comes as the...
Robinhood distributes $1.5M in Bitcoin for New Year celebration after XRP, ETH and SOL rewards
Key Takeaways Robinhood wrapped up HOOD Holidays with big prizes, including $1.5 million in Bitcoin. The event launched on December...
Elon Musk discusses AI development with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Key Takeaways Musk and Netanyahu discussed AI development, autonomous vehicles, and Tesla collaboration during a joint call. Israel aims to...
Putin says Russia, US held talks over crypto mining at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Key Takeaways Russia and the US held talks on possible joint management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, using its...
Bybit rolls out new insurance fund mechanism for USDT perpetual contracts
Key Takeaways Bybit has introduced specialized insurance fund pools to enhance loss-absorption and reduce unnecessary Auto-Deleveraging in USDT perpetual contracts....
Klarna partners with Coinbase to raise institutional funding in USDC
Key Takeaways Klarna will raise short-term funding from institutional investors in USDC via Coinbase’s digital infrastructure. The move adds stablecoins...
Circle partners with LianLian Global to enhance cross-border payments using USDC
Key Takeaways Circle and LianLian Global are collaborating to improve cross-border payments by leveraging USDC stablecoin infrastructure. The partnership aims...
Juventus owner rejects acquisition offer from Tether
Key Takeaways Exor N.V. has rejected Tether Investments' offer to acquire its shares in Juventus Football Club. Exor and the...
UAE telecom group e& to trial dirham-backed stablecoin payments across digital services
Key Takeaways e& UAE is piloting AE Coin, a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham, for everyday consumer payments. The...
Google plans to introduce ads on Gemini AI platform by 2026
Key Takeaways Google plans to introduce ads on its Gemini AI platform by 2026. The move signals further integration of...
SoftBank negotiating deal to buy DigitalBridge Group: Report
Key Takeaways SoftBank Group is in talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a major player in digital infrastructure asset management. DigitalBridge...
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF sees over $1.8B volume in first two hours
Key Takeaways BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a spot Bitcoin ETF, saw over $1.8 billion in volume within its first...
CoinShares ends bid to launch XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs in the US
Key Takeaways CoinShares has withdrawn its registration filings for three crypto ETFs tied to XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. The move...
Ark Invest acquires 174K Alphabet shares as the stock hits all time high
Key Takeaways Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, acquired 174,000 shares of Alphabet. Alphabet's stock price is surging due to...
NYSE approves Grayscale XRP and Dogecoin ETFs for listing; trading set for Monday
Key Takeaways Grayscale's XRP and Dogecoin ETFs are set to debut on NYSE Arca next Monday. Both ETFs will charge...
CME Group partners with CF Benchmarks to launch Bitcoin volatility indices
Key Takeaways CME Group and CF Benchmarks have partnered to launch new Bitcoin volatility indices. Two products were introduced: the...
EMCD Payment Cards: Interview with Abderrahman Ghiadi
EMCD, the ecosystem rooted in one of the world’s largest mining pools, is set for a significant expansion. The latest...
UTYA Takes the Lead as TON’s On-Chain Competition Evolves
The first week of MemeRepublic is officially over, and the results say a lot about how TON Ecosystem is helping...
In Conversation with KuCoin’s Alicia Kao
When the market tumbled a few weeks ago, exchanges faced a familiar test: how well could they protect users in...
VanEck launches Solana ETF VSOL, now open for trading
Key Takeaways VanEck has officially launched its Solana Spot ETF, named VSOL, now available for public trading. The ETF provides...
New Identity, Stronger Focus on Trust & User Control
Crypto exchanges have always evolved to mirror the market’s shifting priorities. From the speculative frenzy of the early years to...
