EigenLayer is an Ethereum-based protocol that lets stakers put their existing ETH to work securing additional networks and applications — a process known as restaking. The idea is simple: instead of each new blockchain or decentralized service building its own validator set from scratch, they can “borrow” Ethereum’s security by
Markets
Coinbase has officially closed its acquisition of Deribit, marking a major step toward expanding its derivatives trading capabilities — and giving its stock a noticeable lift. The deal, finalized after months of negotiations, brings one of the world’s most prominent crypto derivatives exchanges under Coinbase’s umbrella. Deribit is best
Security
BtcTurk, Turkey’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has fallen victim to a major security breach — losing an estimated $48 million in digital assets. Blockchain security firm Cyvers first spotted the suspicious outflows on August 14, 2025. Funds were drained from the exchange’s hot wallets — online wallets used for active transactions
Cryptocurrency
Robinhood’s crypto business just posted its strongest month in over a year — and it did so while staring down growing competition from Wall Street heavyweights and fast-rising DeFi platforms. In July 2025, the trading app’s crypto notional volume hit $16.8 billion, up 217% year-over-year and 110% from
Cryptocurrency
Cardano’s ADA token is riding a wave of optimism after traders sharply increased the odds of a spot Cardano ETF getting the green light in 2025. On decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, the probability of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval has surged to 80%. The shift follows
Blockchain
Pakistan is teaming up with Japan’s Soramitsu to test a central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a major step toward digitizing its cash-heavy economy. The pilot, backed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is expected to launch before the end of 2025. Japan’s Blockchain Expertise Meets Pakistan’
Finance
ALT5 Sigma Corporation has closed a $1.5 billion capital raise to power its crypto treasury strategy centered on the WLFI token from World Liberty Financial. The deal, completed on August 12, 2025, underscores the growing crossover between traditional finance and blockchain-based assets. Dual Offering Nets $1.5B The fintech
Markets
Circle, the U.S. company behind USD Coin (USDC), delivered a mixed Q2 earnings report — a big jump in revenue, a steep quarterly loss, and just enough optimism to push its stock slightly higher. The stablecoin issuer posted $658 million in revenue for the quarter, up 53% from last year,
Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about niches in decentralized finance — and for good reason. The sector exploded in visibility after Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade in 2023, which unlocked staked ETH withdrawals and made liquid staking far more attractive. Now, with more Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains
Memecoins have gone from inside jokes on the internet to multi-million-dollar crypto tokens traded around the world. For newcomers, they can look like an easy entry into digital assets — cheap to buy, easy to talk about, and sometimes wildly profitable. But beneath the memes and hype, they’re a risky
Cryptocurrency
Steak ‘n Shake says Bitcoin is behind its best quarter in years. The U.S.-based burger chain reported a 10.7% jump in in-store sales for Q2 2025, outperforming competitors like McDonald’s, Domino’s, and Taco Bell — all of which saw slow growth or declines over the same
Regulation
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is set to face roughly 12 years in a U.S. federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges. The sentence, which comes with more than $19 million in penalties, is expected to be followed by deportation. Judge Paul Engelmayer, who is overseeing the