Apple has recently taken action by removing several cryptocurrency exchange apps from Japan’s App Store, following requests from local authorities. This decision affects mobile applications for prominent exchanges such as Bybit, KuCoin, Bitget, MEXC, and LBank, which are no longer available for download in Japan. These exchanges had previously been warned by Japan’s Financial Services […]

Pi Network has taken a significant step toward the highly anticipated Mainnet launch with the upgrade to Protocol Version 19. This new version brings a range of improvements aimed at enhancing the scalability, interoperability, and transaction efficiency of the network, further preparing Pi Network for mass adoption. With over 60 million users, the upgrade is […]

VanEck, a prominent asset management firm, has made a bold prediction for Solana’s future price, forecasting that the altcoin could more than double to reach $520 by the end of 2025. This prediction is based on the platform’s market share in the smart contract platform (SCP) space and the broader economic trend of U.S. M2 […]

Arbitrum has officially deployed Balancer V3, marking a significant upgrade designed to enhance liquidity on its network. This upgrade introduces several key features, including Boosted Pools, customizable Hooks, and deeper liquidity solutions, all of which are expected to strengthen Arbitrum’s position as a top Layer 2 scaling solution. One of the standout features of Balancer […]

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has expanded its perpetual futures offerings by adding support for three new tokens: Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Popcat (POPCAT), and Helium (HNT). These perpetual futures will be available on both Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced starting from February 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. UTC. […]

Ondo Finance has officially launched Ondo Chain, a new layer 1 blockchain designed to facilitate the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and accelerate institutional adoption of these assets in the blockchain space. The announcement, made on February 6, highlights the blockchain’s role as the cornerstone of Ondo Global Markets, providing infrastructure specifically tailored to institutional […]

Kite AI has launched an AI-focused Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, marking a significant step toward creating a decentralized environment specifically designed for AI models, tools, and data. This testnet, built on Avalanche’s infrastructure, aims to solve scalability and efficiency challenges within the AI development space, offering a more robust solution for AI-driven applications on […]

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is poised to bring substantial improvements to the network, and it’s now on track for deployment. According to recent updates from Ethereum core developers, the upgrade is set to go live first on Ethereum’s testnets—Holesky and Sepolia—with Holesky expected to undergo a fork on February 24, 2025, and Sepolia on March 5, […]

Solana has made a significant leap in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, rising to become the second-largest blockchain by total value locked (TVL) in DeFi, surpassing Tron. According to the latest Q4 2024 report from Messari, Solana’s DeFi TVL grew by 64%, reaching an impressive $8.6 billion. This growth comes at a time when the […]

Sui users may soon have greater access to tokenized funds, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the Sui blockchain and Libre Capital. This collaboration is aimed at institutional and accredited investors, marking a significant step forward in expanding blockchain finance. The partnership is especially notable as it leverages Sui’s blockchain infrastructure and aims to […]