Category: crypto

BNB Chain integrates Chainlink’s Data Standard to provide verified U.S. Commerce Department data on-chain for DeFi developers. This collaboration allows for the creation of applications using official federal statistics, enabling the development of inflation-linked tokens, GDP-based contracts, and risk models reflecting macroeconomic conditions. This initiative expands DeFi’s reach by offering real macroeconomic data to developers…

Solana Company, formerly Helius Medical Technologies, has increased its Solana digital asset treasury holdings to over 2.2 million tokens, worth more than $525 million. The company plans to use $15 million in cash to expand its digital asset treasury strategy, aiming to become one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

TRM Labs identified nine new ransomware groups that leverage AI to scam their victims. AI tools help automate social engineering attacks, leading to faster operations and more sophisticated tactics. Scammers use AI for creating deepfake videos, automating code generation, and developing polymorphic malware, making detection challenging.

Uniswap Labs has acquired the Guidestar team led by Alex Nezlobin, focusing on improving automated market maker architecture. The goal is to optimize liquidity for various assets, from stablecoins to real-world tokens. This acquisition aims to enhance Uniswap’s flexibility and adaptability in different market conditions and blockchain environments.

The European Commission is considering giving ESMA more oversight over cryptocurrency companies, moving authority from local regulators to a central EU authority. This proposal has faced criticism from smaller EU states like Malta and Luxembourg, who fear losing regulatory autonomy. ESMA’s potential increased role in regulating crypto markets is also controversial.

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.