Category: crypto

Tharwa’s RWA-backed, Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD is now available on Real Finance, offering on-chain yield and liquidity options. Real Finance integrates thUSD, a stablecoin backed by real-world assets, with a focus on transparency and compliance. This collaboration aims to bring ethical finance and institutional-grade products to DeFi users.

HBAR price dropped to a crucial support level at $0.1037, erasing all gains from earlier this year. The total value locked in Hedera fell to $61.5 million, with stablecoin supply dropping by 16% to $49 million. Despite attending events in Davos, HBAR price continued to decline alongside key network metrics deteriorating.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for supporting an imperfect bill on crypto market structure, warning that bad regulation could become permanent. The debate highlights tensions over clarity vs DeFi protection. Hoskinson argues against compromising on flawed regulation, while Garlinghouse supports workable frameworks to address issues later.

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 amid a global market selloff due to geopolitical tensions and bond market turmoil. Trump’s estimated profit from crypto ventures is $1.4 billion since January 20, 2025. Despite institutional support for Bitcoin, on-chain data suggests fading buying pressure, making it vulnerable to deeper pullbacks.

Circle and Coinbase are partnering with the Government of Bermuda to help the island transition to blockchain-based finance. The initiative aims to equip government agencies, banks, and businesses with the necessary tools for on-chain financial infrastructure. The move is expected to benefit the local economy by reducing costs and increasing access to global capital. Bermuda’s…

Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that Bitcoin’s bearish channel could lead to further downside if strong buying pressure doesn’t break key resistance levels. He predicts a potential lower price range for BTC, acknowledging that his forecasts are not always accurate. Bitcoin remains volatile amid macro and regulatory challenges.

Ethereum price remains below $3,400, with a record amount of ETH staked, reducing liquidity. Trading activity has slowed, with lower volume and derivatives activity. Staking interest is growing, with 30% of ETH supply locked in. Technical analysis shows consolidation and potential for a breakout if price surpasses $3,400.

MEXC has added 32 new tokenized U.S. stock pairs in partnership with Ondo Finance, expanding zero-fee access to blue-chip equities for its 40 million users. This move brings MEXC’s total offering to 101 tokenized stock spot pairs and 52 perpetual futures pairs, with plans for more listings in 2026.

Solana memecoin WhiteWhale crashed 60% after a $1.3m token selloff, with on-chain data tracking whale exits. CoinGecko highlights 2025 as a record year for token failures, with over half of cryptocurrencies failing and Q4 marking a historic wipeout led by memecoins.

DeFi platform MakinaFi lost 1,299 ETH (~$4.1m) in a breach due to MEV-style execution. The stolen funds are split between two wallets being monitored by analysts. MakinaFi has not released a detailed post-mortem or compensation plan. The breach involved a sudden outflow of Ethereum traced by PeckShieldAlert.