Quick Breakdown Near-instant cash-outs: Mercuryo users can now convert crypto to fiat and receive funds on Visa cards within minutes. Lower costs, less friction: Visa Direct cuts settlement times and simplifies cross-border payments. Bigger crypto push: The partnership...
Quick Breakdown Binance will distribute $40 million in WLFI through weekly airdrops to USD1 holders. Rewards are based on net USD1 balances, with higher rates for collateralized funds. USD1’s market cap has crossed $3 billion as WLFI adoption...
Quick Breakdown Ondo tokenized BitGo shares on the same day as its NYSE IPO, accelerating access to public equities on-chain. BTGOon offers non-U.S. investors blockchain-based exposure across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain. Ondo’s tokenized asset platform continues to...
Quick Breakdown Ethereum mainnet has overtaken all major layer-2s in daily active addresses as gas fees remain low. Analysts warn address poisoning and dusting attacks may be inflating activity figures. Ethereum continues to lead in stablecoins and tokenized...
Quick Breakdown Capital One will acquire Brex in a $5.15B cash-and-stock deal expected to close in mid-2026. The deal brings Brex’s stablecoin payments capabilities into a major US bank. Stablecoin adoption is accelerating as regulatory clarity boosts TradFi...
Quick Breakdown South Korean prosecutors are investigating the loss of $47.7M in seized Bitcoin during an internal audit Officials suspect a phishing attack exposed wallet credentials via a compromised employee The case raises global concerns over how law...
Quick Breakdown Gas-free swaps: Users can trade across chains without holding native gas tokens. Simpler UX: Fees are paid in RWD, reducing failed transactions and onboarding friction. Broader reach: The move strengthens 1inch’s strategy to expand via consumer-ready...
Quick Breakdown Institutional investors are unlikely to drive Bitcoin to new highs without a major catalyst Regulatory clarity and Federal Reserve policy shifts remain the main bullish triggers Macro shocks or forced selling by corporate holders could push...
Quick Breakdown Saga paused its SagaEVM chainlet after a $7m exploit involving cross-chain fund movement. Saga Dollar briefly depegged to $0.75 as TVL dropped sharply within 24 hours. The attacker’s wallet has been identified, with blacklisting efforts underway....
Quick Breakdown The Senate Banking Committee has delayed crypto market structure legislation until at least late February or March. Industry leaders warn that continued delays create regulatory uncertainty for digital assets. President Trump says the bill will be...
