21Shares files with SEC for spot Polkadot ETF
Following the influx of new crypto ETF filings in the United States, asset management firm 21Shares has filed to launch...
Blockchain
Stablecoin market cap surpasses $200B as USDC dominance rises
The stablecoin market cap reached a new record high above $200 billion. Is it a sign that Bitcoin and altcoins...
Russia reacts to Trump tariff threat: BRICS not seeking a dollar alternative
A potential “BRICS currency” will not be a rival to the US dollar, but rather a tool for mutual investment...
Korean exchange users surge 450%, Metaplanet buying 21K Bitcoin: Asia Express
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court.
The need for cross-border collaboration on digital assets
Adoption can’t happen without practical cross-border cooperation, which will support the growth of digital assets while managing risks and ensuring...
Solana stablecoin supply up 73% since TRUMP launch: CCData
The memecoin launch attracted hundreds of thousands of new onchain users, propelling Solana to become the third-largest blockchain network by...
Kraken restores staking services in US after 2-year hiatus
Kraken was one of the many crypto firms targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under former Chair Gary Gensler’s...
Hashing It Out: Blockchain, AI and the future of wearable technology
The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who...
Crypto hacks drop 44% YoY in January, CeFi top target with $69M loss
Crypto hacks dropped 44% year-over-year in January, but CeFi remains the prime target, accounting for 93% of total losses, Immunefi...
EigenLayer, Cartesi core devs push mainstream adoption via AI, DeFi ‚killer apps‘
EigenLayer and Cartesi are teaming up for a hackathon to build the next game-changing crypto application, with AI and blockchain...
China convicts BKEX staff for illegal gambling via crypto contracts
A Chinese court found BKEX’s crypto contract trading functioned as illegal gambling, sentencing employees to prison for facilitating unauthorized betting.
Illinois considering strategic Bitcoin reserve with 5-year hodl strategy
Illinois’ HB1844 bill proposes a state-run Bitcoin reserve with a mandatory five-year holding period before allowing conversions or sales.
Money that machines trust
Stablecoins are emerging as the financial backbone of AI-driven economies, enabling seamless, autonomous transactions. From human-to-agent interactions to fully autonomous...
Riot Platforms again eyed for change by activist investor: Report
Investment firm D.E. Shaw has built a stake in Riot Platforms and is pushing the Bitcoin miner to change, Reuters...
