Category: crypto

PancakeSwap has launched CAKE.PAD, a platform for early token access that requires no staking or lock-ups. Users can commit CAKE from non-custodial wallets to join token events and claim new tokens. CAKE.PAD is designed to be more user-friendly and inclusive compared to the old IFO system, with the goal of increasing CAKE utility and token…

Grayscale’s ETHE, ETH, and GSOL products will now offer staking rewards for Ethereum and Solana. This move allows users to earn passive yield on their holdings. However, regulatory clarity on staking ETFs introduces new risks, with the U.S. SEC remaining cautious on approving such products. Grayscale sees this as an opportunity to provide value to…

U.S. stocks rose slightly on Monday, with Paul Tudor Jones predicting new record highs before a “blow-off” top. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all saw gains. Major AI deals boosted stock prices last week despite the government shutdown. Jones believes stocks could continue to rally due to favorable market conditions. Gold and…

Ondo Finance has acquired Oasis Pro, gaining SEC and FINRA licenses to operate regulated U.S. markets for tokenized securities. The deal expands Ondo’s reach in real-world asset tokenization and strengthens its ability to bridge traditional and digital finance. This acquisition allows Ondo to develop compliant and regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S.

Real estate fintech company Opendoor plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment, sparking interest from investors. CEO Kaz Nejatian mentioned the potential integration, leading to a surge in the meme stock’s trading volume. This move could make Opendoor one of the biggest companies to accept BTC payments in the market.

Robinhood is facing a platform-wide outage, leaving thousands of users unable to trade. Traders are worried about potential losses due to being unable to close positions. Scammers are taking advantage of the situation with phishing messages. The cause of the outage is uncertain, but some suspect issues with APIs.

Bee Maps has raised $32 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital to expand its decentralized mapping operation on Hivemapper. The funding will be used to deploy dashcams, enhance AI models, and address supply-side constraints due to high demand from clients like Volkswagen and Lyft.

Galaxy Digital has launched GalaxyOne, a new financial app that allows U.S. investors to trade cryptocurrencies, U.S. equities, and cash with yields of 4%-8%. The platform offers a single interface for trading and earning interest, with options to reinvest earnings into cryptocurrencies. The app aims to serve both retail and accredited investors in the U.S.…

Plume is the first SEC-approved onchain transfer agent, allowing compliant recordkeeping and trade reporting for tokenized assets in the U.S. It connects with SEC and DTCC infrastructure, bridging traditional finance with blockchain automation. With 200,000 asset holders and $62 million tokenized, Plume aims to attract 40 Act funds and expand regulated tokenization.

The Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has facilitated over $6 billion in cross-border transactions since August 2025, despite key operators being hit by Western sanctions. More than 80% of its supply was destroyed and reissued after sanctions on affiliated entities. The stablecoin is backed one-to-one by rubles held at Promsvyazbank.