Trump’s CFTC pick uses Farcaster to tout nomination
Brian Quintenz’s use of the Web3 social media platform signals his friendly stance toward crypto.
Blockchain
Peter Thiel, Paolo Ardoino back new USDt-focused blockchain
Stablecoin company Plasma is building a new blockchain that offers zero-fee USDt transactions.
Over the next four years, let’s avoid a bulls–t market
Under new leadership and regulations, crypto may have a chance to make it mainstream.
Bitcoin retail, ETF outflows mount to $494M, analysts eye market bottom
Bitcoin wallets have hit a five-month low as retail investors sell, while whales accumulate billions and institutional outflows continue amid...
Mastercard tokenized 30% of its transactions in 2024
Mastercard tokenized 30% of transactions in 2024. It views stablecoins as competition, acknowledging crypto’s potential to disrupt traditional finance.
How do scammers use fake transaction simulation sites to steal crypto?
Fake transaction simulation sites create false crypto deposits to deceive victims. Discover their tactics and key signs to avoid falling...
Webull brokerage launching Kalshi prediction contracts on platform
The partnership reflects a broader push by Kalshi to integrate its event contracts into brokerage platforms.
Franklin Templeton launches US gov’t money fund on Solana
Franklin Templeton, a financial services company with $1.6 trillion of assets under management, has launched its US government money fund...
Bitcoin’s average acquisition cost hit $40.9K record high in 2024
Some of the industry’s leading innovators, including Adam Back, say that Bitcoin’s “floor price” is above $40,000.
zkLend loses $9.5M in Starknet exploit, offers bounty to hacker
ZkLend lost nearly $10 million in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offered the hacker a 10% bounty if the remaining...
How to use cryptocurrency for peer-to-peer (P2P) car rentals
Cryptocurrency is simplifying peer-to-peer (P2P) car rentals with blockchain technology, offering seamless transactions, enhanced security and dispute resolution.
Tether selects Arbitrum to power crosschain stablecoin
Valued at more than $141 billion, Tether’s USDt is the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization and usage.
TON connects to Tether’s USDt ecosystem with LayerZero integration
TON’s integration with LayerZero plays a key role in connecting the TON network to the ecosystem of Tether’s USDt stablecoin.
Lido v3 debuts institutional staking upgrade as US awaits staked ETH ETF
Institutional interest in staking has grown since November 2024, when Trump’s victory ignited hopes for the first staked Ether ETF.
USDt operator Tether backs self-custodial crypto wallet Zengo
Tether has invested in Zengo Wallet to boost self-custody features as USDt faces regulatory pressure in the EU.
