Category: crypto

Tokenized private credit is becoming a risk factor for cryptocurrency projects as it is being used as collateral for lending and stablecoins in DeFi protocols. Concerns have been raised about the potential transmission of financial risk and the lack of regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space. Industry observers highlight vulnerabilities in recent crypto bankruptcies.

Bitcoin’s market cycle is not driven by the four year halving myth, according to YouTuber Ran Neuner. He argues that global liquidity and PMI are the true drivers of Bitcoin’s price movements, not the halving calendar. Neuner warns against retail selling now, as institutions are poised to benefit from expanding liquidity.

The debate between CZ and Peter Schiff over Bitcoin and tokenized gold reflects a deeper fight about utility and trust in the future of money. Schiff argues for gold-backed money, while CZ defends Bitcoin’s real-world utility and digital infrastructure. The debate highlights the choice between physical reserves and digital networks as the next monetary foundation.…

Piggycell’s PIGGY token crashed after a sudden mint-and-dump, raising concerns about token controls, smart-contract design, and Binance Alpha’s listing safeguards. A single wallet minted and dumped a large number of tokens, resulting in a 90% price collapse. Piggycell markets itself as a Korean power-bank network tokenized via PIGGY on Binance Alpha. Traders suspect a potential…

Provenance’s HASH token price has increased by around 20% in a day and 7% in a week, surpassing a stagnant crypto market. The token’s market cap is approximately $1.34 billion, with 51.9 billion HASH in circulation out of 100 billion. Daily volume spiked to $131,000, primarily on Figure Markets.

Spectra, a yield trading platform, is now live on Flare, allowing users to separate fixed and variable yield components. By tokenizing yield, users can lock in fixed returns or trade variable-rate exposure, opening up new DeFi strategies. Liquidity providers can earn fees by providing liquidity to the platform’s pools.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has experienced its worst month on record with a six-week outflow streak totaling over $2.7 billion. Bitcoin’s decline reflects a broader shift in the market as institutions step back. The “Trump boom” for digital assets has not materialized, with meme coins crashing in value.

WisdomTree launched the first European exchange-traded product backed by Lido’s stETH, called the WisdomTree Physical Lido Staked Ether ETP (LIST), available on various exchanges. LIST offers investors access to Ethereum staking rewards through a regulated instrument. It represents the integration of decentralized staking with regulated financial infrastructure in European markets.

European law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids in Cyprus, Germany, and Spain to dismantle cryptocurrency fraud networks. Authorities seized millions in cash, cryptocurrency, and assets. The operation targeted fraudulent investment websites that stole and laundered over EUR 700 million. Europol assisted in the crackdown, resulting in arrests and disruption of the network’s operations.

MetaMask has integrated Polymarket into its mobile wallet, allowing users to trade prediction markets directly in the app. Users can fund trades with any EVM token, settle outcomes in seconds, and earn MetaMask Rewards points. This move positions MetaMask as a gateway for mainstream access to decentralized forecasts and on-chain event trading.