Category: crypto

VanEck has launched VBILL, a tokenized fund offering exposure to short-term U.S. Treasuries across multiple blockchains. This move marks a significant step in the institutionalization of tokenized finance, bridging traditional finance and crypto. The fund is open to qualified investors only and offers frictionless liquidity pathways between yield and stablecoin markets.

Coinbase is preparing to release wrapped versions of XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Litecoin on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base. These assets are not live yet, but will offer users lower fees, better liquidity, and access to DeFi tools. Coinbase’s cbBTC token has seen significant adoption and growth on Base.

A tech company with ties to China plans to invest up to $300 million in Bitcoin and the Trump-themed memecoin TRUMP, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and regulatory gaps. The company aims to raise funds through a private stock placement and could become a major holder of TRUMP tokens.

Authorities in Paris are investigating a criminal case after masked attackers tried to kidnap the daughter of a crypto CEO and her child in broad daylight. The incident was caught on video, showing the woman being forced into a van while her partner shielded their child. The motive and suspects are still unknown.

Curve Finance is permanently moving to a new web domain, Curve.finance, after a targeted DNS attack exposed users to phishing risks on the compromised Curve.fi domain. Hackers redirected visitors to a fake site to trick users into draining their wallets. Security experts warn of increasing infrastructure-based vulnerabilities in the crypto industry.

Tron has significantly increased its holdings of USDT, now owning nearly half of its $150 billion supply. This development demonstrates Tron’s growing influence and control within the cryptocurrency market.

Solana (SOL) has become the fastest-growing Layer 1 blockchain in 2025, surpassing Ethereum (ETH) in developer growth. It has processed $364 billion in volume in the first two months of the year, supporting over 100 million monthly active users with low fees and fast transaction speeds. Solana’s DeFi ecosystem has grown to $8 billion in…

Virtuals has introduced a new staking mechanism for its native token VIRTUAL, giving users veVIRTUAL instead of passive holding incentives. veVIRTUAL holders will receive 20% of Virgen Point emissions, replacing previous token holding rewards. veVIRTUAL holders also gain eligibility for Genesis Airdrops on Virtuals’ launchpad, with details pending. The protocol aims to increase utility and…

Members of the Federal Reserve’s CDIAC expressed concerns about nonbank-issued stablecoins potentially leading to deposit outflows from traditional banks and reduced credit availability in local communities. They compared this threat to the past exodus of funds to money market mutual funds. They called for supervision of stablecoins to address risks and ensure consistent oversight. Fed…

A new report from S&P Global indicates that liquidity in crypto markets lags behind traditional finance due to fragmentation, technical differences, and exposure to external shocks. The study analyzed liquidity metrics for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major stablecoins, showing that centralized exchanges dominate volume and provide higher liquidity compared to decentralized exchanges. Infrastructure constraints like political…