Category: crypto

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio believes the U.S. is in the late stages of a debt cycle that could threaten the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He predicts increased demand for Bitcoin, gold, and other limited-supply assets. Dalio also warns of the weakening value of fiat currencies and the potential for major global financial changes…

Arbitrum, the leading Ethereum layer-2 protocol, launched the DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program (DRIP) to incentivize users to engage in targeted on-chain actions in decentralized finance. The program, managed by Entropy Advisors under ArbitrumDAO, will distribute up to $40 million in rewards across four seasons, focusing on various DeFi activities.

American Bitcoin Corp. filed with the SEC seeking to raise $2.1 billion through share sales, backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The stock surged 91% at debut but fell back to opening price. The company merged with Gryphon Digital Mining to create a publicly traded Bitcoin accumulation platform.

A survey by Cornell Bitcoin Club found that Bitcoin has an average trust rating of 4.67 out of 10 across 25 countries, with Nigeria having the highest trust levels and Japan the lowest. Bitcoin is seen as riskier than traditional assets, but is more trusted than government in some countries. Financial stress levels in different…

Shared security protocols are being seen as solutions to infrastructure challenges in institutional blockchain adoption. These protocols can reduce development costs and technical barriers by allowing organizations to leverage existing blockchain security infrastructure. The unified security model enables institutions to address development timelines effectively and allocate resources efficiently.

ECB President Christine Lagarde warns of risks posed by stablecoins, highlighting concerns about liquidity and regulatory loopholes. She calls for stronger legislation to prevent destabilizing runs and ensure global standards for stablecoin issuers. Lagarde urges policymakers to close gaps in regulation to protect financial stability in the EU and globally.

A significant amount of $9.81 billion in Bitcoin futures flows is showing unusual patterns, indicating a potential breakout in either direction. The research was conducted four hours ago and suggests that a major shift in the market is imminent.

Galaxy Research predicts that the market for tokenized equities could reach $190 trillion within the next 20 years. Galaxy recently tokenized its stock on the Solana blockchain, with 32,374 shares issued to 21 token holders. They believe this move demonstrates the potential of tokenization in enhancing market accessibility and reshaping financial markets.

Ukraine is formalizing steps to legalize the crypto industry, with a bill introducing taxes on digital assets. The country aims to regulate the sector to prevent illicit financial flows and maintain financial stability. Experts warn of geopolitical risks and the potential for money laundering, urging stronger oversight to protect international partnerships.

Turtle has launched a new framework called the Turtle Liquidity Leaderboard to measure and reward onchain liquidity in digital finance. The leaderboard ranks participants based on verified deposits, user distribution, and engagement multipliers. The company aims to center liquidity as the most important signal in digital finance.