Category: crypto

Aave founder Stani Kulechov bought a £22 million mansion in London’s Notting Hill amid disputes over Aave’s brand ownership. Despite controversy, Kulechov is confident in DeFi’s future, endorsing the U.K. as a crypto hub. Internal strife within the Aave ecosystem includes criticism of Aave Labs’ leadership and concerns over fees and platform developments.

Hyperliquid has launched Outcome Trading on its testnet under HIP-4, offering fully funded contracts for prediction markets and event-based trading. The feature allows traders to participate in outcome contracts that settle within a fixed price range, eliminating leverage and forced liquidations. The company plans to launch curated markets settled in USDH on the mainnet after…

President Trump denied knowledge of a $500 million stake acquired by a UAE royal in World Liberty Financial. The deal, reportedly signed by Eric Trump, took place just before Trump’s inauguration in 2025. Concerns over potential influence of a foreign government on a company closely linked to the U.S. president have arisen.

Tether partners with Opera MiniPay wallet to provide access to USDt and Tether Gold XAU₮ in emerging markets. Opera shares increase by 18% following the announcement. MiniPay has seen significant growth in transfers and peer payments, with support for stablecoins and gold to protect against inflation and currency volatility.

Pepe is trading at $0.0000043, down 29% monthly with potential for mean-reversion spikes if liquidity returns. Whales are fading rallies, but the price is holding the 21-day EMA. Upside targets are $0.000007-$0.000012. Hyperliquid trader predicts a $69B market cap by 2026, anchoring community expectations despite drawdown.

SpaceX and xAI are in early talks for a $1.25 trillion merger that would combine Starlink’s satellite network with xAI’s AI capabilities. Analysts predict potential benefits for defense, communications, and autonomous tech, but caution about execution and regulatory risks. The merger could reshape the AI, telecom, and aerospace industries.

Trump denies knowledge of a $500M Abu Dhabi-linked deal for World Liberty Financial, run by his sons. The deal, involving UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon, raises conflict of interest and ethics concerns. Lawmakers question potential corruption and influence on AI chip export policy. White House denies any wrongdoing, emphasizing separation between Trump’s presidency and family…

ING Germany has launched cryptocurrency ETP trading for retail clients, allowing them to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP through securities accounts. The platform partners with issuers like 21Shares and VanEck, using regulated venues like Xetra to align with MiCA-era rules. This service enables customers to invest in ETPs tracking various cryptocurrencies without managing wallets…

GameStop Corp. has garnered investor interest after CEO Ryan Cohen announced a focused project. The company now holds $9 billion in assets and is looking for a major acquisition in the consumer or retail sector. Cohen’s strategy is supported by high-profile investors, and the company is pivoting away from its struggling retail legacy.

Pi Network has unblocked nearly 2.5 million users for Mainnet migration after security and compliance checks. They are exploring palm print authentication for KYC. Over 700,000 users will soon be able to submit KYC applications. Validator rewards distribution is expected by March 2026. Pi aims to grow its ecosystem while maintaining security and scalability.