Weekend Wrap: Pauly0x on Puerto Rican wanted list, Barstool’s Portnoy pumps memecoin to $240M and more
Jeremy Cahen has reportedly been put on a wanted list in Puerto Rico, while Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy shared...
Blockchain
Current chain abstraction methods are fragmenting crypto — Web3 exec
Industry executives and competing firms are still grappling with abstracting away the complexities of blockchain for the end user.
Austin University to launch $5M Bitcoin fund with 5-year HODL strategy: Report
The university’s endowment fund will aim for a minimum five-year Bitcoin holding strategy, citing its long-term potential.
Coinbase CEO calls for blockchain-based US treasury, as DOGE saves billions
Elon Musk’s DOGE agency has saved US taxpayers $36 billion, prompting crypto leaders to push for blockchain-based government spending transparency.
Quantum computing will bring lost Bitcoin ‚back in circulation’ — Tether CEO
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino claims quantum computing will hack Bitcoin in “lost wallets” and return it to circulation — a...
TradFi will keep its distance until DeFi becomes a manageable risk
Traditional finance remains cautious of decentralized finance, but there are opportunities for collaboration.
Privacy isn’t a luxury in crypto; it’s a necessity — Midnight CEO
Ensuring privacy and safeguarding transparency in blockchain technology is a delicate balancing act for firms in the industry.
How to modify or cancel a pending Ethereum transaction
If you have a pending Ethereum transaction that hasn’t been confirmed yet, you can either speed it up or cancel...
Coinbase’s $420B AUM exceeds 21st largest US bank — Armstrong
“If you think of us more like a brokerage, we’d be the 8th largest brokerage today by AUM,” wrote Armstrong.
Onchain real-world assets gain traction amid Bitcoin market uncertainty
Onchain RWAs are gaining traction as Bitcoin’s price struggles, with market commentators predicting TVL could hit $50 billion in 2025...
The evolution of crypto payments and what lies ahead
From Bitcoin to stablecoins, what’s next for digital currency? Stablecoins will continue to play a fundamental role in crypto payments,...
BlackRock increases stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy to 5%
BlackRock's investment comes a day after the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder rebranded from MicroStrategy to Strategy.
New agent launches on Virtuals plummet amid AI token drawdown
Originally launched on Base, the AI engine hosts popular agents but has experienced a sharp decline in new debuts.
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev leaves prison custody
The crypto community and privacy advocates worldwide have been closely following Alexey Pertsev’s legal battle and the Tornado Cash case.
CFTC announces crypto industry forum for digital asset pilot program
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham called the pilot program a “groundbreaking initiative” for the nascent digital asset sector.
