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What Is SKY? A Next-Gen DeFi Platform Evolving Beyond MakerDAO

What Is SKY? A Next-Gen DeFi Platform Evolving Beyond MakerDAO

Sky isn’t just a new name in crypto—it’s the next iteration of a major DeFi legacy. Originally known as MakerDAO, the protocol behind one of the earliest decentralized stablecoins (DAI), Sky represents a reimagining of that system: more scalable, more intuitive, and fully governed by its community.

Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS 6 with AI Agents, Positioning Itself as a Challenger to Android and iOS

Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS 6 with AI Agents, Positioning Itself as a Challenger to Android and iOS

Huawei is doubling down on artificial intelligence as the future of mobile operating systems. With the beta launch of HarmonyOS 6, the Chinese tech giant is shifting the focus from apps and interfaces to AI-driven user experiences, positioning its platform as a serious alternative to Android and iOS. Rather than

Digital Asset Raises $135M to Boost Institutional Blockchain Adoption with Canton Network

Digital Asset, the core developer behind the privacy-focused Canton Network, has secured $135 million in a strategic funding round backed by major financial players including Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Citadel Securities. The round was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from a wide slate of

UK’s Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Over 500 BTC Amid Bold Treasury Strategy

UK’s Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Over 500 BTC Amid Bold Treasury Strategy

The Smarter Web Company, a UK-based web design and digital services firm turned bitcoin-focused treasury player, announced on Tuesday it had added nearly $20 million in bitcoin to its reserves—bringing its total holdings to more than 543 BTC. The firm, listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange under ticker SWC,

Senator Schiff Proposes COIN Act to Curb Political Endorsements of Cryptocurrency

Senator Schiff Proposes COIN Act to Curb Political Endorsements of Cryptocurrency

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff introduced new legislation on Monday aimed at limiting the intersection of politics and cryptocurrency. The proposed bill, called the Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act, seeks to ban top government officials—including the president and immediate family members—from endorsing or promoting digital assets

U.S. Housing Regulator to Evaluate Role of Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Approvals

U.S. Housing Regulator to Evaluate Role of Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Approvals

In a notable development that could reshape how Americans qualify for home loans, the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced plans to examine whether cryptocurrency assets should be considered in the mortgage approval process. FHFA Director Bill Pulte shared the news on Tuesday via social media platform

Ledger Launches Recovery Key: A Tap-and-Go Backup for Crypto Wallets

Ledger Launches Recovery Key: A Tap-and-Go Backup for Crypto Wallets

Ledger, a leading name in crypto security, has unveiled its latest innovation — the Ledger Recovery Key — a physical backup device aimed at simplifying and securing wallet recovery for crypto users. Announced Tuesday, the Recovery Key is designed to work with Ledger’s newest touchscreen devices, Ledger Flex and Ledger Stax,

Ethereum Eyes Faster Block Times with Proposal to Halve Slot Duration to 6 Seconds

Ethereum Eyes Faster Block Times with Proposal to Halve Slot Duration to 6 Seconds

In a bold move aimed at enhancing transaction speed and overall network responsiveness, a core Ethereum developer has proposed cutting the network’s block time in half—from 12 seconds to just six. The proposal, formally known as Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7782, was spotlighted during a June 21 discussion

Metaplanet Commits $5 Billion to U.S. Subsidiary for Bitcoin Purchases in Bold Treasury Strategy

Metaplanet Commits $5 Billion to U.S. Subsidiary for Bitcoin Purchases in Bold Treasury Strategy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a landmark move to deepen its commitment to Bitcoin, approving a $5 billion capital injection into its U.S.-based subsidiary solely for the purpose of acquiring more BTC. The decision signals a bold expansion of the company's Bitcoin-first treasury strategy and

Israel Arrests Three in Alleged Iranian Spy Network Using Cryptocurrency Payments

Israel Arrests Three in Alleged Iranian Spy Network Using Cryptocurrency Payments

Israeli authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of collaborating with Iranian intelligence in separate espionage cases, two of which allegedly involved cryptocurrency payments as compensation. These arrests come amid growing concerns over the use of digital currencies in cyber espionage and covert geopolitical operations. The Israeli police and Shin Bet

Celestia Defends Vision With $100M Treasury as TIA Token Surges 11% Amid Controversy

Celestia Defends Vision With $100M Treasury as TIA Token Surges 11% Amid Controversy

In a week marked by swirling controversy and vocal skepticism, Celestia’s native token, TIA, rallied over 11%, defying mounting criticism around insider dealings and early token unlocks. The unexpected price surge came as Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam publicly revealed that the project’s treasury holds more than $100 million

Plume Integrates Agora’s AUSD Stablecoin to Strengthen DeFi in Real-World Asset Finance

Plume Integrates Agora’s AUSD Stablecoin to Strengthen DeFi in Real-World Asset Finance

Plume, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset finance (RWAfi), has announced the integration of Agora’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, AUSD, marking a significant step toward scaling decentralized finance within the growing RWA ecosystem. The integration, revealed on June 23, brings Agora’s institutional-grade stablecoin to Plume’s Ethereum

Bitcoin Heist Mastermind Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Scam: Veer Chetal Faces Up to 24 Years

Bitcoin Heist Mastermind Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Scam: Veer Chetal Faces Up to 24 Years

In a case that has stunned the crypto world and captured attention far beyond it, Veer Chetal, one of three individuals behind a $245 million Bitcoin theft, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering in a U.S. federal court. The 19-year-old from Connecticut now faces a

Brazil’s Méliuz Becomes Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder in Latin America After $28.6M Bet

Brazil’s Méliuz Becomes Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder in Latin America After $28.6M Bet

Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has officially become the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Latin America after investing $28.6 million in the cryptocurrency. The company, once known for offering cashback and digital coupons, has pivoted sharply into the crypto world—positioning itself at the forefront of a broader trend

Swing Trading in Crypto: A Smart Strategy for Active, Time-Savvy Traders

Swing Trading in Crypto: A Smart Strategy for Active, Time-Savvy Traders

What Is Swing Trading in Crypto? Think of swing trading as the sweet spot between long-term investing and rapid-fire day trading. You’re not glued to your screen 24/7, but you're still capitalizing on short-term market moves—typically holding trades for a few days to a couple

Hugging Face Partners With Groq to Deliver Ultra-Fast AI Model Inference

Hugging Face Partners With Groq to Deliver Ultra-Fast AI Model Inference

Hugging Face, the popular platform for open-source machine learning models, has announced a new partnership with Groq, integrating its high-speed AI processing into Hugging Face’s model inference ecosystem. The move promises significant performance boosts for developers and enterprises relying on large language models in real-world applications. The collaboration addresses

Hong Kong Pushes Ahead With Stablecoin Licensing, Aiming to Lead in Offshore Yuan and Digital Finance

Hong Kong Pushes Ahead With Stablecoin Licensing, Aiming to Lead in Offshore Yuan and Digital Finance

Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of the global digital finance race, with new stablecoin regulations set to take effect on August 1. Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed the move during a Saturday forum, calling the upcoming framework a strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive regulatory landscape. "

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg to Expand Crypto Services Across EU

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg to Expand Crypto Services Across EU

Coinbase has taken a major step toward deepening its European presence by securing a MiCA license in Luxembourg, giving the crypto exchange the green light to operate across all 27 European Union member states under a unified regulatory framework. In a statement released Friday, Coinbase confirmed it received approval from

Self Chain Removes CEO Amid $50M Crypto OTC Fraud Allegations Tied to Telegram Scheme

Self Chain Removes CEO Amid $50M Crypto OTC Fraud Allegations Tied to Telegram Scheme

Blockchain startup Self Chain has officially removed founder Ravindra Kumar from his role as CEO following serious allegations linking him to a multi-month over-the-counter (OTC) crypto fraud that may have siphoned more than $50 million from investors. The announcement, made Monday on the project's official X (formerly Twitter)

Trezor Warns Users of Phishing Scam After Attackers Exploit Support Form

Trezor Warns Users of Phishing Scam After Attackers Exploit Support Form

Trezor, a leading manufacturer of crypto hardware wallets, has issued a security alert after discovering that attackers exploited its online support system to launch a targeted phishing campaign. The scam involved impersonating Trezor’s support team in emails that appeared legitimate but were designed to trick users into revealing their

Fiserv to Launch FIUSD Stablecoin on Solana Using Paxos and Circle, Targeting Global Payments Innovation

Fiserv to Launch FIUSD Stablecoin on Solana Using Paxos and Circle, Targeting Global Payments Innovation

Global payments giant Fiserv is making a major move into digital finance with the upcoming launch of FIUSD, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin set to go live on the Solana blockchain by the end of the year. The Fortune 500 firm announced the initiative on Monday, positioning FIUSD as “programmable

Veda Raises $18M to Simplify and Scale DeFi Infrastructure With Backing from CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures

Veda Raises $18M to Simplify and Scale DeFi Infrastructure With Backing from CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures

Veda, a fast-rising DeFi infrastructure startup, has secured $18 million in new funding to expand its suite of smart contract vault products and push decentralized finance toward mainstream adoption. The round, led by CoinFund, included notable investors like Coinbase Ventures, GSR, Maelstrom, Animoca Ventures, and Mantle EcoFund. High-profile angel investors

Paradigm Backs ‘World’s Fastest’ Decentralized Exchange GTE With $15M Series A Investment

Paradigm Backs ‘World’s Fastest’ Decentralized Exchange GTE With $15M Series A Investment

Paradigm, a major player in early-stage crypto investing, has led a $15 million Series A funding round for Global Token Exchange (GTE), a startup aiming to redefine decentralized trading. The company claims its platform matches the speed of top centralized exchanges like Binance and Coinbase—without compromising on decentralization. GTE

Top 3 Crypto Airdrops to Watch in Late June: Sui, Humanity Protocol, and Ritual Spark Investor Interest

Top 3 Crypto Airdrops to Watch in Late June: Sui, Humanity Protocol, and Ritual Spark Investor Interest

As geopolitical uncertainty casts a shadow over global markets and Bitcoin struggles to maintain its footing above the $100,000 mark, several promising blockchain projects are rolling out new airdrop opportunities. For crypto users and enthusiasts, these airdrops offer a low-risk gateway into emerging ecosystems — often requiring little more than

XRP Ledger Hits Record 5.1 Million Transactions in a Day as User Activity Surges

XRP Ledger Hits Record 5.1 Million Transactions in a Day as User Activity Surges

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached a new milestone, processing over 5.1 million transactions in a single day on June 15 — its busiest period ever. Unlike spikes seen on other blockchains, analysts say this growth stems from genuine user activity rather than automated traffic, highlighting the network’s maturing