The Solv Protocol has announced the integration of Liquid Bitcoin (LST) into Solana’s decentralized finance (Defi) ecosystem through its new product, Solvbtc.JUP. This initiative allows Bitcoin holders to participate in yield generation by depositing BTC or Wrapped BTC to mint Solvbtc, which can then be converted into Solvbtc.JUP, representing staked Bitcoin that accrues yield over…
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Payments giant Stripe is in advanced discussions to acquire the San Antonio-based stablecoin platform Bridge for $1 billion, according to reports by Bloomberg and Forbes. Founded by former Coinbase employees Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, Bridge specializes in enabling businesses to create, store, and transact with stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, having raised…
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Unstoppable Domains has announced the launch of Metamask Snap, an integration that allows for cross-chain name resolution for over 4 million users. This new feature enables users to send and receive cryptocurrency using easily recognizable domain names instead of complex wallet addresses, significantly enhancing the user experience within Metamask. The Unstoppable Domains Snap expands Metamask’s…
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Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December…
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Paxos, a regulated tokenization infrastructure platform, has unveiled its new stablecoin payments platform, with Stripe as its inaugural customer. This innovative solution powers Stripe’s Pay with Crypto product, enabling merchants to seamlessly accept stablecoin payments. By leveraging Paxos’ comprehensive infrastructure for onboarding, pay-ins, conversions, and payouts, businesses can reduce costs and expand their international reach…
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MARA, a large publicly traded bitcoin miner, has announced the successful acquisition of a $200 million line of credit, collateralized by a portion of its bitcoin holdings. This substantial funding will empower the company to pursue strategic growth opportunities and support various corporate initiatives as it continues to solidify its position in the digital asset…
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Praxis has announced a significant milestone, securing $525 million in financing to establish a new city designed to draw in crypto entrepreneurs and champion the ideals of Western Civilization. With a robust community of over 14,000 members across 84 countries and a collective valuation of more than $400 billion, the network state aims to create…
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Monochrome Asset Management has announced the launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), marking Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides direct access to ethereum. Trading under the ticker ‘IETH’ on Cboe Australia, the ETF will be available on most Australian brokerage platforms, allowing local investors to gain exposure to ethereum through a direct-holding structure.…
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A recent survey by Kraken reveals that a significant 83.53% of crypto investors have used dollar-cost averaging (DCA), with 59% employing it as their primary investment strategy. The survey, which polled 1,109 crypto investors, delved into the real-world effectiveness of DCA in helping investors manage market volatility and avoid emotional decision-making. Interestingly, younger investors (18-29…
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Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon has achieved a major milestone, pulling in 23,891.67071126 BTC in confirmed total value locked (TVL) and attracting 25.31K stakers after lifting the cap on its second staking round. This significant increase in participation underscores strong investor confidence and robust demand within Babylon’s decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem. The platform’s aim to provide…
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