Category Archives: Blockchain

Crypto.com is set to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin for its European users by January 31, 2025, following the company’s recent acquisition of a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in the EU. This decision will make Crypto.com the second major cryptocurrency exchange, after Coinbase, to cease trading Tether in Europe due to compliance with the MiCA […]

Symbiotic, a permissionless restaking platform, has officially launched its protocol on the Ethereum mainnet, marking a significant milestone in the world of blockchain security. The announcement, made on January 28, highlights that Symbiotic is the first restaking protocol to launch a feature-complete shared security protocol with slashing, offering enhanced security measures for the decentralized ecosystem. […]

Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is moving closer to launching a digital payment system, expected to roll out in 2025. The platform will partner with Visa to enable X users to make digital transactions directly within the app. This initiative, called X Money, is part of Musk’s broader vision to transform X into an “everything […]

Securitize, a platform focused on the tokenization of real-world assets, has announced its integration with Wormhole, a leading interoperability protocol. This partnership will enable Securitize to offer cross-chain support for its users, expanding the flexibility and liquidity of its platform. By integrating Wormhole as its primary interoperability solution, Securitize can now facilitate the seamless transfer […]

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 […]