DeFi
Maple Finance, a decentralized lending platform, is targeting institutional investors with a novel new product called "Lend + Long." This on-chain structured yield product offers a unique way to gain exposure to Bitcoin's potential upside while mitigating downside risk by using revenue generated from a high-yield lending
Finance
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm famous for its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, has once again significantly increased its holdings. The company announced on Monday that it acquired an additional 10,107 Bitcoin, worth approximately $1.1 billion, between January 21 and January 26. This latest purchase brings MicroStrategy's total
NFT
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is stepping into the world of blockchain with the launch of "Art Links," an innovative mobile game that blends art history with the thrill of collecting digital badges. The game, reminiscent of the New York Times' popular "Connections&
Markets
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp downturn in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin retreating below the closely watched $100,000 mark. This pullback, mirrored across the broader crypto space, resulted in over $850 million in liquidations, primarily impacting traders holding long positions. The downturn coincided with a premarket dip
Opinion
In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, newcomers often find themselves navigating a maze of acronyms, memes, and unique terminology. From “FOMO” and “FUD” to “diamond hands” and “whales,” understanding these terms is essential for anyone looking to engage with the crypto community. This guide breaks down eleven of the most
Cryptocurrency
Pump.fun, the Solana-based platform that has revolutionized memecoin creation, is celebrating its first anniversary with a record-breaking performance. The platform recently generated a staggering $15.38 million in fees in a single day, fueled by the viral success of new tokens and a surge in trading activity. This achievement
Blockchain
Paradigm, a leading crypto-focused venture capital firm, is calling on the Ethereum community to accelerate the pace of development for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. In a recent post co-authored by several top executives, Paradigm argues that Ethereum should prioritize shipping more frequent upgrades and improvements, rather than slowing
Blockchain
Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Jupiter made a splash at its "Catstanbul 2025" event, announcing a major platform redesign, the acquisition of memecoin platform Moonshot, and the launch of a $10 million fund for open-source AI development. These announcements, coupled with the introduction of the ambitious "Jupnet&
Finance
Elon Musk, tapped to lead the newly formed U.S. "Department of Government Efficiency" (D.O.G.E.), is reportedly exploring the use of blockchain technology to streamline government operations and reduce costs. The initiative, a key part of the new administration's agenda, has sparked particular
Innovation
Lightspeed Venture Partners, a prominent venture capital firm, is making a major push into artificial intelligence, cementing its ambitions with a lead role in a massive $2 billion funding round for Anthropic, a leading competitor to OpenAI. This deal, which values Anthropic at a staggering $60 billion, underscores a broader
Finance
Fathom Holdings, a publicly traded real estate technology company, is the latest firm to embrace Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Following in the footsteps of companies like MicroStrategy, Fathom's board of directors has approved a plan to allocate up to half of its excess cash reserves to
DeFi
Social finance, or SocialFi, is making a comeback, this time on the Solana blockchain. New apps like Clout and Tribe.run are gaining traction by offering innovative ways to tokenize social media profiles and interactions, drawing comparisons to earlier iterations like BitClout and friend.tech, but with some key differences.