**A wave of selling from Bitcoin's largest investors, colloquially known as "whales," has sparked a significant market correction, marking the most substantial divestment from this group in nearly two years.** In a striking shift of market behavior, entities holding large amounts of Bitcoin have offloaded approximately 115,000 BTC over the past fortnight. This substantial movement, valued at around $5 billion,...
Traditional compliance can’t keep up with 24/7 crypto markets — AI-native systems embedded at the core offer real-time risk detection and scalable solutions. Opinion by: Konstantin Anissimov, Global CEO at Currency.com Compliance isn’t what it used to be. In a market that runs 24/7 across multiple jurisdictions, payment methods and protocols, the status quo of checking boxes and filing reports...
World Liberty Financial proposed using all protocol fees to buy back and burn WLFI tokens, aiming to reduce supply and boost holder value. The Trump family-tied decentralized finance project World Liberty Financial has issued a governance proposal to implement a token buyback and burn program using protocol-owned liquidity fees. World Liberty Financial governance has proposed using 100% of protocol fees generated from...
Rollup-based layer 2s destroy crypto’s trustless nature through centralized sequencers that control inclusion, ordering and execution of transactions. Opinion by: Steven Pu, co-founder of Taraxa The rollup-based layer 2s that are all the rage today are destroying crypto or, more precisely, the very trustless nature of crypto, by rapidly eroding its decentralized trustlessness. Crypto’s uniqueness comes from its trustlessness, powered...
As Asia and the Middle East lead crypto adoption, success no longer comes from avoiding regulation, but mastering compliance to unlock true scale. Opinion by: Dipendra Jain, co-founder of TCX Regulation has become the baseline for crypto. From the United States’ regulatory enforcement to Dubai’s comprehensive crypto rulebook and India’s renewed debate on formalizing Bitcoin reserves, governments are rewriting the rules of...
CACEIS acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support tokenized exchange Lise and simplify SME listings. CACEIS, the asset servicing arm of Credit Agricole, has acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support the launch of Lise, a blockchain-based exchange aimed at SMEs and mid-cap companies. Lise, short for Lightning Stock Exchange, is set to be...
XRP futures data shows neutral sentiment despite the altcoin’s double-digit price drop from $3.66. XRP futures data shows neutral sentiment despite the altcoin’s double-digit price drop from $3.66. Key takeaways: XRP open interest remains elevated despite the recent drop, suggesting traders are still holding leveraged positions. Low onchain activity on the XRP Ledger raises doubts about sustainable price gains above...
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is now worth at least $75 billion after the BNB token hit a new all-time high of $850.70. Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is now worth at least $75 billion after the BNB token hit a new all-time high of $850.70. Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s reported BNB holdings have rocketed past an estimated value...
Spot Ether ETFs recorded nearly $2.4 billion in the past six trading days. BlackRock’s ETHA was the biggest beneficiary of the inflow. Spot Ether ETFs recorded nearly $2.4 billion in the past six trading days. BlackRock’s ETHA was the biggest beneficiary of the inflow. US investors poured more into spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds than their Bitcoin counterparts over the...
The SEC has stepped in to pause Bitwise’s approved crypto ETF just hours after staff gave it the green light. Securities and Exchange Commission building, Washington, D.C. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt The SEC halted another crypto index ETF approval on Tuesday, marking the second time this month that the commission has intervened to block a staff-level recommendation. This time around, the move...