A new wave of research from Tiger Research has spotlighted growing efforts to rebuild financial infrastructure around verifiable systems, highlighting how zero-knowledge technology is being positioned as a response to past market failures such as FTX and the...

Atlas, a blockchain data infrastructure provider backed by CoinMarketCap, will take over oracle services previously operated by Binance, marking a shift in how on-chain price data is delivered across the BNB ecosystem. The transition will span over 90...

A new analysis of the Stacks 2026 roadmap is reigniting debate over Bitcoin’s long-standing limitation as a passive asset, as developers push toward turning BTC into a productive financial layer through staking, lending, and decentralized applications. The thesis...

Stable has confirmed a mandatory mainnet upgrade to version v1.3.0, scheduled for May 13, 2026, as the protocol moves to reinforce execution safety, improve EVM consistency, and strengthen RPC reliability across its stablecoin-focused infrastructure. The upgrade is non-backwards...

The regulatory landscape for real-world assets (RWAs) is evolving into a two-track system, as policymakers and institutions work to align crypto infrastructure with traditional financial markets moving onchain. Industry participants say the shift reflects a broader transition from...

Venture capital investment in crypto has reached over $5.6 billion in recent funding cycles, with a significant share concentrated among a handful of major firms, even as overall deal activity slows. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto) leads the latest...

Recent developments around the Strait of Hormuz show a partial normalization in maritime traffic after weeks of disruption tied to U.S.–Iran tensions, shifting markets from a full risk-off shock into an inflation repricing phase. New reports indicate that...

The crypto industry is refining its approach to tokenization, with growing emphasis on assets that deliver measurable returns rather than broad “tokenize everything” narratives. Recent market discussions point to a shift toward real-world assets (RWAs) that either appreciate...

Coinbase has announced plans to reduce its workforce by about 14%, as the company restructures to adapt to market conditions and accelerate its transition toward AI-driven operations. The decision comes amid continued volatility in the crypto market, even...

Crypto exchange Bullish has agreed to acquire transfer agent Equiniti in a $4.2 billion deal, including debt, as it pushes further into tokenizing stocks and traditional financial assets. The acquisition, expected to close in January 2027 pending regulatory...