Category: crypto

Residents in Lugano can now pay taxes, fines, and city invoices in Bitcoin or USDT, with instant conversion to Swiss francs. Over 350 merchants in the city accept Lightning payments and offer up to 10% cashback in LVGA tokens through the MyLugano app, creating a circular economy loop. The city is positioning itself as a…

Aave’s $140 million revenue year has been overshadowed by a failed brand-control vote and a $10 million AAVE buy, leading to a governance rift affecting the token’s price. The clash between Aave Labs and AAVE DAO continues, with disagreements over control and revenue routing. The market is trading with increased volatility amid governance concerns.

In 2025, Layer 1 tokens experienced price and user losses, while Bitcoin and BNB Chain saw growth. Overleveraged tokenomics and institutional preference for BTC and ETH led to sell pressure. Stablecoin issuers dominated revenue. Developer activity remained strong, but tokens faced consolidation risk. The market shifted toward protocols with economic value.

Several Trust Wallet users were affected by a security issue related to its Chrome extension version 2.68, resulting in unauthorized outflows. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed that Trust Wallet will compensate affected users. The issue led to over $6 million in losses, with funds being moved to different wallets by attackers. Trust Wallet advised…

In 2025, major Layer 1 blockchain tokens experienced significant declines despite continued developer activity, with Bitcoin being the exception. Monthly active users across leading chains fell by 25.15%, and revenue concentrated in stablecoin issuers and derivatives venues. Infrastructure tokens faced pressure into 2026 due to lack of differentiation and revenue generation paths.

India’s Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at 21 locations linked to 4th Bloc Consultants for allegedly running a decade-long fake crypto investment scheme. The group used fake platforms, stolen images, MLM-style referrals, and social media to defraud investors. Proceeds were laundered through multiple channels, with properties and wallets seized.

Exodus, in partnership with MoonPay and M0, plans to launch a fully reserved USD-backed stablecoin in early 2026 to power its ecosystem and upcoming Exodus Pay feature. The stablecoin will integrate with recent acquisitions and focus on transparency, full USD backing, and ease of use for non-crypto-native users. Launch details remain undisclosed.

The global neobanking industry is expected to grow from $149 billion in 2024 to $4.4 trillion by 2034. Neobanks are moving towards on-chain operations, running core financial activities directly on blockchain infrastructure. This shift allows for global payments, transparent ledgers, and software-based scalability, paving the way for internet-native economies.

Gold-backed stablecoins have increased their market capitalization to around $4 billion in 2025, nearly tripling since the beginning of the year. Two main tokens dominate the market, accounting for almost 90% of the supply. The rise is driven by higher gold prices and increased demand for tokenized bullion.

A $1,000 investment split between Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, and Avalanche at the beginning of 2025 would now be below breakeven, despite Scaramucci viewing it as a long-term bet. Scaramucci holds significant amounts of Bitcoin and Solana, with smaller positions in Ethereum and Avalanche, all staked.