A Quick Look at Uniswap’s Evolution Uniswap has become one of the core building blocks of decentralized finance (DeFi). Launched in 2018 by Hayden Adams, the protocol introduced a simple idea: let users trade tokens directly from liquidity pools instead of relying on traditional order books. Over time, each
Finance
The Ethereum Foundation sold $47 million worth of Ether (ETH) to Bitmine Immersion Technologies over two transactions in one week. The activity highlights continued reliance on treasury sales to fund operations despite efforts to diversify revenue streams. The latest sale involved 10,000 ETH valued at approximately $23 million, following
AI
OpenAI has ended its exclusive cloud arrangement with Microsoft, allowing its models to run on Amazon Web Services and potentially Google Cloud. The shift opens access to a broader enterprise base and removes a key distribution constraint that had tied deployment to Azure. The revised agreement converts Microsoft’s license
Markets
CoinShares reported $7.4 billion in assets under management (AUM) in its first annual filing since listing on Nasdaq, marking a key milestone in its expansion into U.S. capital markets. The disclosure highlights growing institutional demand for regulated crypto investment products. The firm generated $165.7 million in total
DeFi
Ethereum (ETH) faces a potential $874 million liquidation cascade if prices fall below $2,206, according to Coinglass heatmap data. The imbalance highlights a market skewed toward leveraged longs, raising the risk of accelerated downside moves. Coinglass data shows that, on the upside, a break above $2,412 could trigger
DeFi
Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $78,004, gaining roughly 2.15% in 24 hours and reclaiming a key short-term resistance level. The move places the asset back within range of the $80,000 threshold, a level closely watched by both traders and institutional flows. Spot data from Gate shows BTC/USDT
Finance
Tether reported more than $1.04 billion in operating profit for the first quarter, with total reserves rising to $191.8 billion against roughly $183 billion in USDT circulation. The scale reinforces its position as one of the largest holders of U.S. dollar-denominated liquidity in the digital asset market.
AI
MoonPay has launched a stablecoin debit card that allows AI agents to spend directly from onchain wallets, extending crypto payments into automated commerce. The product introduces a new payment rail where software, not humans, can initiate transactions across traditional merchant networks. The “MoonAgents Card” operates as a virtual Mastercard debit
Security
A South Korean court has paused enforcement of a six-month operational suspension against Bithumb, preserving its ability to onboard new users despite a $25 million penalty. The ruling prevents immediate disruption to one of the country’s largest crypto exchanges amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny. The 2nd Administrative Division approved the
Finance
SBI Holdings has initiated talks to acquire a stake in Bitbank, aiming to convert the exchange into a consolidated subsidiary. The move signals deeper integration of crypto infrastructure within Japan’s regulated financial system as digital assets edge closer to securities classification. The firm submitted a letter of intent and
DeFi
Carrot Protocol’s total value locked (TVL) collapsed by roughly 93% to $1.99 million following the Drift exploit, forcing a full shutdown of the platform. The decision highlights how tightly coupled DeFi dependencies can amplify losses across interconnected protocols. The team announced it will wind down operations after the
AI
More than 52% of Bitcoin mining now uses renewable energy, according to a University of Cambridge study cited by a new AI-driven research tool. The figure challenges persistent narratives around Bitcoin’s environmental impact and introduces a data-backed response layer for public debate. The tool, called “The Bitcoin Evidence Base,