Category: crypto

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project associated with US President Donald Trump, has minted $205 million worth of its USD1 stablecoin, totaling 10% of the supply. The stablecoin is backed by USD and US Treasuries and has seen significant growth. WLFI’s treasury now holds over $464.8 million in digital assets, with plans to boost…

Binance has surpassed its competitors in trading volume in 2025, handling double the volume of all other exchanges combined. This dominance has raised concerns about market concentration and liquidity structure. Despite market contraction, Binance continues to lead in trading activity, impacting market dynamics and regulatory oversight.

DBS, Asia’s financial services giant, has launched tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum network for accredited and institutional investors. This expansion of the bank’s digital asset program offers smaller units for eligible clients, following previous offerings of crypto-linked options and structured notes. The move aligns with Singapore’s push for tokenized markets standards.

Tidal Trust II has applied to the SEC to launch leveraged ETFs for XRP and Solana, aiming to provide amplified exposure without margin trading. The funds will primarily invest in derivatives and options linked to US-listed XRP and SOL ETFs. The application comes amid growing optimism for altcoin ETF approval by October. Interest in these…

Crypto traders are turning bearish as Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to maintain recent gains, with both experiencing significant losses. Other top cryptocurrencies have also seen double-digit declines. The market sentiment has shifted from bullish to fearful, with many expecting further price drops. Concerns over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in September are contributing to the…

Kanye West launched the YZY token on Solana, experiencing rapid market capitalization growth before collapsing. Insider wallets controlled a large portion of the supply, leading to criticism of unfair advantages. The token’s fee structure resulted in high costs for traders, with some experiencing significant losses. The launch highlighted concerns about transparency and fairness in the…

US Representative David Schweikert has introduced a bill, H.R. 4988, that would grant the President authority to combat crypto criminals operating abroad using the concept of “letters of marque and reprisal.” This would allow private individuals or companies to recover stolen assets or disrupt cybercriminal operations targeting US interests.

The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association endorsed Brian Quintenz for Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, citing his expertise, leadership, and ability to support responsible innovation in digital assets. They also opposed US banks’ efforts to limit industry growth by amending stablecoin regulations.

Bitcoin’s SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) indicates that investors are consistently realizing profits despite recent price pullbacks. This data suggests that investors are selling at a profit, even when the price of Bitcoin is declining.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reassured that Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is not scary as it operates outside traditional banking infrastructure. He emphasized that blockchain-based transactions are a natural evolution, comparing DeFi to conventional purchases. Waller advocated for private sector-led innovation in payment systems, citing stablecoins’ global accessibility and potential to extend the role of the…