FTSE Russell, one of the world’s leading index providers, has formed a strategic partnership with blockchain data infrastructure company SonarX to create a new crypto index. This collaboration aims to enhance FTSE Russell’s offerings by integrating blockchain data from over 100 different blockchains into their financial indexes. The data included will cover various metrics such […]

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing a second investigation in France. This new legal probe, which was officially opened on January 28, 2025, is related to a range of alleged criminal activities, including tax fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other possible undisclosed charges. French prosecutors are examining the platform’s operations, and it […]

Ondo Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform backed by Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, has announced plans to expand its tokenized U.S. Treasuries fund, the Ondo Short-Term U.S. Government Treasuries Fund (OUSG), to Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL). The move, slated to go live within the next six months, will see Ondo collaborate with Ripple, the […]

AI startup Venice, backed by ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees, has made its debut into the Web3 space with the launch of its VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. Venice, known for its AI-driven offerings, aims to enhance accessibility to its services by enabling AI agents to stake VVV tokens for continuous access to its […]

In a bold move to solidify its position as a global leader in Bitcoin adoption, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced plans to raise $745 million to significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings. The Tokyo-based public company aims to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026, marking one of the largest corporate Bitcoin accumulation efforts in Asia to […]

In a strategic move to expand its Bitcoin mining capabilities, HIVE Blockchain Technologies has announced a $56 million acquisition of a large power station and its associated infrastructure. The deal underscores HIVE’s commitment to scaling its operations and achieving its ambitious goal of controlling 3% of the global Bitcoin mining network. According to the press […]

Starknet has announced a major update regarding the second phase of staking for its native token, STRK. The Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution revealed that the next phase, STRK Staking v2, is scheduled to go live as early as the second quarter of 2025. This comes after the successful rollout of Phase 1 of staking, which […]

TON (The Open Network) is making significant strides in scaling its blockchain with the launch of a Layer-2 Payment Network, which is set to be one of the key developments in its 2025 roadmap. This move aims to enhance TON’s transaction capabilities, supporting instant money transfers with minimal fees and seamless asset swaps. According to […]

Igloo Inc., the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, has officially launched Abstract Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain designed to simplify access to Web3 applications. The platform leverages ZKsync’s ZK Stack technology, which enables faster transactions and lower fees while maintaining scalability and security. This development aims to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3, making […]

XRP has been experiencing significant volatility, with its price recently diving to a 12-day low of $2.65 amid a broader cryptocurrency sell-off. This drop marked a 21% decline from its highest price this month, reducing its market capitalization to $173 billion. Despite this slump, technical analysis signals that XRP may be poised for a potential […]