DeFi
StakeStone, a rising name in decentralized finance infrastructure, has announced a strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the entity behind the high-profile USD1 stablecoin. The collaboration aims to provide seamless cross-chain liquidity for USD1 users, enhancing accessibility and reducing friction in digital asset movement. USD1, launched under the WLFI
DeFi
At the heart of Istanbul’s bustling tech scene, the Solana Crossroads 2025 conference convened some of the most influential minds in blockchain on April 25–26. From trading protocols to real-world financial tools, the event spotlighted how decentralized finance (DeFi) is maturing — with a sharp focus on user experience,
Markets
Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 has reported a net loss of $134.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting what the company describes as a strategic phase of reinvestment and repositioning. The results, published Thursday, show a significant year-over-year revenue decline of 58%, bringing quarterly earnings to $21.
Markets
The global cryptocurrency market made a dramatic upward move today, with total market capitalization climbing above $3.17 trillion, its highest level in over two months. The surge was driven by a mix of macroeconomic optimism, positive legal developments, and standout performances from major tokens like Bitcoin and Virtuals Protocol.
Markets
In a bold move signaling its deepening commitment to crypto derivatives, Coinbase has agreed to acquire Deribit, one of the world’s leading crypto derivatives exchanges, for a total of $2.9 billion. The acquisition not only marks a significant shift in Coinbase’s global strategy but positions the company
Regulation
In a calculated legislative move, a group of Senate Democrats has introduced a symbolic amendment to the GENIUS Act—an influential stablecoin regulation bill—clearing a key obstacle and increasing the likelihood that the legislation will move forward. The GENIUS Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins
Regulation
President Donald Trump was reportedly caught off guard and angered after discovering that a recent social media post promoting XRP, Solana, and Cardano was drafted by a lobbyist affiliated with Ripple, according to a report by Politico citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The post, published in March on
Blockchain
Superstate, a fintech firm recognized for its tokenized funds like USTB and USCC, is expanding its reach into public markets with the launch of Opening Bell — a new platform designed to issue and trade SEC-registered public equities directly on blockchain networks. The platform debuts with support for Solana, marking a
Cryptocurrency
Core Scientific, a prominent Bitcoin mining and data center infrastructure provider, reported a sharp revenue decline in its Q1 2025 earnings while simultaneously achieving a substantial increase in net income — a contrast that underscores the company’s ongoing strategic transformation. The firm’s total revenue fell 55.7% year-over-year, dropping
NFT
Nearly three months after OpenSea introduced its SEA token and launched the OS2 beta, excitement has surged once again—but this time, it’s not just about innovation. A lively debate is unfolding across the NFT space over how OpenSea should determine eligibility for its upcoming SEA token airdrop. Since
DeFi
Since late April, USD1—a stablecoin launched by Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—has seen its market capitalization surge from under $130 million on April 27 to over $2.1 billion today, according to CoinGecko. CoinMarketCap and DeFiLlama data confirm the token’s supply jumped by more than $720 million
Finance
Stripe has rolled out Stablecoin Financial Accounts, a new feature enabling businesses in 101 countries to hold, receive, and send U.S. dollar–backed stablecoins alongside traditional fiat. Leveraging its recent $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, Stripe now supports USDC and Bridge’s USDB, with plans to onboard additional