Quick Breakdown: Kraken has expanded its tokenized equities, xStocks, to Ethereum as ERC-20 tokens, adding 60+ assets to DeFi. This move follows launches on Solana, BNB Chain, and TRON. With $3.5 billion in trading volume and over 25,000 holders, xStocks offer fractional ownership and 24/7 trading, bridging traditional stocks with ...
The growth of Web3 has brought innovation in areas like DeFi, NFTs, and DAO and yet, behind the excitement lies one of the biggest challenges facing the ecosystem: security. Smart contracts, which power nearly every Web3 application, are both a strength and a weakness. They tend to automate trust, but ...
Quick breakdown: Linea has rolled out its Ignition rewards program aimed at incentivizing liquidity providers across key DeFi protocols—Aave, Euler, and Etherex—on its Layer 2 network. The program will distribute 1 billion LINEA tokens to encourage deposits and boost total value locked (TVL) above $1 billion. Utilizing zero-knowledge proof technology ...
Cryptocurrencies, often portrayed as a powerful tool for financial inclusion, provide access to financial services for populations traditionally underserved by traditional banks. By providing a decentralized alternative, crypto can empower individuals who lack formal bank accounts, credit history, or access to basic financial infrastructure. In emerging economies, slow transaction speeds, ...
Quick Breakdown Treasury to go public on Euronext Amsterdam through a reverse merger with MKB Nedsense. The Bitcoin treasury firm holds over 1,000 BTC and has raised €126M in private funding. Listing aims to give European investors greater access to regulated Bitcoin exposure. Reverse Merger to Create Treasury N.V. Treasury, ...
Quick Breakdown Warren branded Trump’s crypto token venture “corruption, plain and simple.” WLFI briefly boosted the Trump family’s fortune above $5B before tumbling to $0.22. Warren continues pushing for strict crypto rules to limit political profiteering. Warren Condemns Trump’s Crypto Move Senator Elizabeth Warren has reignited her criticism of Donald ...
Quick Breakdown: SEC and CFTC issue joint statement supporting spot crypto trading on registered exchanges. Agencies aim to promote innovation, competition, and market participant choice. Initiative builds on Project Crypto, Crypto Sprint, and U.S. leadership in digital finance. U.S. financial regulators are taking a major step to support innovation in ...
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Quick Breakdown: Coinbase Derivatives will launch Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures on September 22. The product combines Magnificent 7 tech stocks with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Futures will be monthly, cash-settled, offering diversified exposure across equities and crypto. Coinbase Derivatives is set to roll out a new product blending ...
Quick Breakdown: Citi forecasts that by 2030, 10% of global post-trade turnover will use stablecoins and tokenized securities, led by U.S. adoption at 14%. Bank-issued stablecoins and blockchain are viewed as key to improving collateral efficiency, liquidity, and post-trade cost reduction. GenAI adoption is accelerating, with over half of institutions ...
