Circle to Issue Its Stablecoin USDC on Celo Network to Boost RWA Capabilities
Celo, which is in the midst of transforming into an Ethereum layer 2 network, increasingly positions itself as a blockchain for real-world assets.
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Web3 Payments Firm Transak Joins Visa Direct to Streamline Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion
The deal allows the Web3 payments infrastructure provider’s users in over 145 countries to easily convert crypto into local fiat currencies.
Polymarket Traders See 55% Chance of Second Trump Presidency
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dYdX Foundation Requests $30M Budget, Pledges to Issue Annual Spending Report
The Foundation wants to preserve an 18-month runway through at least mid-2026.
HyperVerse’s Alleged Ponzi Scheme Raked in Nearly $2B, Hired Actor as Fake CEO
HyperVerse was a nearly $2 billion fraudulent crypto investment scheme with a fake CEO at its helm, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a grand jury allege in a lawsuit and criminal indictments against two of its leaders.
Invesco Cuts Bitcoin ETF Fee In a Bid to Lure Investors
The index provider previously had one of the highest fees of 0.39% for its bitcoin ETF.
Taproot Wizards Debut Sale of Bitcoin NFTs ‘Quantum Cats’ Marred by Tech Issues
Screenshot of “Quantum Cats” collection from the project’s website. (Quantum Cats/Taproot Wizards)
Solana’s WEN Token Plummets Despite Burning 27% of Supply
The burn turned out to be a “sell the news event” as traders had already accounted for the purge – and then some.
As Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians
The goal of these “protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?
Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Bitcoin to Hit at Least $170K Post Halving
Skybridge Capital founder and managing partner Anthony Scaramucci sees bitcoin {{BTC}} soaring to at least $170,000 after the halving in April, when the number of new bitcoin entering circulation shrinks again.