Institutional backers plot $500M Canton token treasury: Report
DRW Holdings and Liberty City Ventures are reportedly exploring the creation of a Canton Network token treasury, signaling significant institutional backing for the blockchain.
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Solana ETFs finally launched: So why isn’t SOL trading far above $200?
SOL investors bet on an ETF approval and set price targets from $300 to $1,000. The ETFs are live now, but Solana price still trades below $200. Did traders sell the news?
Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok Over Alleged $14M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Thai police discovered an illegal firearm during the raid as they work to extradite the suspect back to China for trial.
BTC Drops, Then Pops, as Trump Lowers China Tariffs
However, bitcoin and other non-yielding assets may benefit in the coming months as liquidity returns and investors rotate out of cash-heavy positions into growth and alternative stores of value.
Gold on a Steady Decline, Is it Bitcoin’s Time to Shine?
As gold cools, experts see a potential Bitcoin catch-up trade, but warn a major capital rotation is unlikely due to different investor bases.
European central bank pushes for CBDC launch in 2029: Report
Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica are only three jurisdictions with launched CBDCs, according to the American think tank, the Atlantic Council.
Trump, Xi meet in South Korea to iron out tariffs that sank crypto this month
US President Donald Trump has flown to South Korea to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping to resolve trade tensions between the world’s two superpowers.
Banks’ concern over stablecoins ‘ignores reality’: Coinbase
US banking groups have urged Congress to clamp down on stablecoin yields, arguing it would trigger a US banking customer exodus.
Ethereum courts Wall Street with new ‘institutions’ website
Ethereum Foundation launches a dedicated resource to streamline institutional onboarding and showcase enterprise-grade use cases.
Retail stablecoin boom helps send Tron active wallets to new highs
Activity on Tron is booming, with a 69% week-on-week rise in active addresses to 11.1 million, and Tuesday’s 12.6 million transaction count being the network’s largest in two years.
Early Ethereum whales stirring? Data shows old Ether is moving
Over the last three months, three wallets that participated in the Ethereum ICO have started moving tokens again after nearly a decade of inactivity.
Bitchat Tops Jamaica App Charts as Hurricane Melissa Cuts Connectivity
Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networking for offline communication, turning each phone into a node that relays messages to nearby devices.
Asia Morning Briefing: What’s the Real Use for a Yen Stablecoin? An On-Chain Carry Trade
Unlike most Asian currencies, the yen moves freely across borders, making it the perfect vehicle for an on-chain carry trade that blends Japan’s easy money with DeFi’s appetite for yield.
21Shares files HYPE ETF, Bitwise Solana ETF sees ‘huge number’ on day 2
21Shares has filed for a Hyperliquid ETF, while Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF has a big day of trading as investors perk their ears toward altcoins.
Ondo tokenizes over 100 US stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain
More than 3.4 million daily users of BNB Chain now have access to over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs on Wall Street after the latest move from Ondo Global Markets.
Mastercard in Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Tech Firm Zerohash for Around $2 Billion: Fortune
The potential deal follows reports earlier this month that the credit card giant and Coinbase were each in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK.
IBM’s Quantum ‘Cat’ Roars: 120-Qubit Breakthrough Pushes Bitcoin’s Encryption Risk Closer
IBM’s new 120-qubit experiment marks a leap forward, advancing technology that could one day crack Bitcoin’s encryption.
Bitchat hits No. 2 on app charts in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa strikes
Downloads for decentralized messaging app Bitchat has surged in Jamaica as 185-mile-per-hour winds batter the Caribbean, cutting off communication.
Why $71 Billion Bitcoin Behemoth Strategy Is Still Betting on BTC Hitting $150K This Year
Strategy founder Michael Saylor thinks Bitcoin will grind its way to $150,000 this year, despite the dip from its recent all-time high.
MetaMask Maker Consensys Plans IPO With JPMorgan, Goldman: Axios
Consensys, the Ethereum software firm behind MetaMask, has reportedly hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to prepare for a potential IPO
Mastercard in talks to acquire zerohash for nearly $2B: Report
The potential acquisition would mark one of Mastercard’s largest crypto bets yet, expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid growing competition.
Putin Boasts of Testing Poseidon Nuclear Drone Meant to Unleash Radioactive Tsunamis
Putin touts tests of Russia’s nuclear “Poseidon” drone, built to trigger radioactive tsunamis—analysts see posturing, not proof.
Securitize, BNY Mellon launch tokenized fund backed by structured credit
Securitize and BNY Mellon are bringing AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations onchain, with Grove planning a $100M anchor as institutional demand for tokenized assets grows.
Pro-crypto org backs Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor as election approaches
With less than a week until New Yorkers choose their next mayor, a political organization promoting digital assets has endorsed and spent funds supporting Andrew Cuomo.
Humanoid Hype Meets Reality: 1X’s $20K NEO Home Robot Draws Skepticism, Memes
Initial hype for the 1X NEO cooled after demos showed the robot was still fully tele-operated, sparking skepticism online.
Bitcoin Sentiment Slides as Market Dips: Why Bearish Odds Are Now Increasing
Bitcoin falling on Fed rate cut news? Here’s what happened, and what to expect in the near term.
US prosecutors object to crypto policy arguments amid MEV bot trial
As the trial of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno entered its 11th day, a judge may soon decide whether Coin Center can weigh in on the case through an amicus brief.
President Trump’s Solana Meme Coin Is Hot Again, Jumping 46% Amid ‘Relief Rally’
President Trump appears to be easing his trade war for now, helping his Solana meme coin pump amid what an analyst called a “relief rally.”
Chainlink Drops, Then Bounces 4% as FOMC Volatility Drives Crypto Market
The oracle network token overcame selling pressure earlier Wednesday, but the technical picture remains mixed.
FOMC cuts interest rates, but move was already ‘priced in’: Analyst
Analysts say the crypto market has already priced in Wednesday’s interest rate cut, but the Federal Reserve remains divided on an additional cut in December.