Bitcoin is often the first cryptocurrency people hear about, making it the starting point for many entering the world of digital assets. Since its launch in 2009, it has grown into the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value and is now used by millions of people worldwide. Some acquire it...
Jack Mallers Steps Down as Twenty One CEO, Reaffirms Bitcoin Focus
Jack Mallers steps down as Twenty One CEO after a strategy split, reaffirming his focus on building Strike and Bitcoin payments. Jack Mallers has stepped down as CEO of Twenty One Capital, ending a brief run at the helm of one of Bitcoin’s most closely watched treasury firms. The move...
Solana Scores a Major Win as Ramp Rolls Out Stablecoin Accounts
Ramp launches stablecoin accounts on Solana, enabling businesses to manage USDC, USDT, and fiat payments in one workflow. Ramp has pushed stablecoin payments out of beta and into general availability. The finance platform says businesses can now hold, move, and account for fiat and stablecoin funds in one place. The...
Telegram to Launch Native Non-Custodial Gram Wallet for 1B Users
Telegram plans a native Gram wallet rollout targeting about one billion users worldwide. Built-in self-custody will enable instant crypto transfers without external wallet apps. The launch expands Telegram’s blockchain strategy following the GRAM rebrand and TON leadership. Telegram will launch a native non-custodial Gram wallet across its messaging platform this...
TRON Announces Mandatory Mainnet Upgrade Ahead of August Deadline
TRON launches mandatory mainnet upgrade with EVM enhancements, stronger security, and an August 16 node update deadline. TRON has rolled out a mandatory mainnet upgrade that introduces a wide range of protocol, security, and developer improvements. The new GreatVoyage-v4.8.2 release, known as Pyrrho, moves the blockchain closer to Ethereum compatibility...
AAVE Price Eyes Fresh Rally as Aave V4 Tops $300M in Deposits
AAVE nears $100 as V4 deposits top $300M, with rising volume and bullish technical signals fueling fresh rally hopes. AAVE pushed closer to the $100 line in Tuesday trading as buyers stepped in again. The token drew fresh attention after trader Michaël van de Poppe said the chart now points...
Circle’s Vision for the Agentic Economy Goes Beyond Payments
Circle outlines its vision for the agentic economy, where USDC, AI agents, identity, and policy controls power digital finance. Artificial intelligence is starting to reshape how money moves across digital networks. Circle says the next phase extends far beyond simple crypto payments between users and businesses. The company outlined a...
Ondo Finance Gains Spotlight as DTCC Expands Tokenized Markets
Ondo Finance gains attention as DTCC expands tokenized securities, advancing blockchain-based stock settlement and tokenized markets. The race to bring traditional markets onchain picked up speed after new developments from DTCC’s tokenization project. Ondo Finance has emerged as one of the crypto firms connected to the initiative as Wall Street...
South Korea’s CBDC Pilot Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Security Audit
Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot relied mainly on internal security assessments before launch. No independent audit reviewed Project Hangang during or after real-world testing. Oversight concerns grow as South Korea expands CBDC and deposit token initiatives. South Korea’s central bank is facing criticism after reports revealed its first central bank...
Russian Parliament Approves Comprehensive Crypto Legislation
Russia approves major crypto legislation, allowing regulated cross-border trade while maintaining restrictions on domestic cryptocurrency payments nationwide. Russia has approved a major cryptocurrency bill after its parliament passed the measure in final readings. The bill establishes regulations for digital assets and cryptocurrency companies. Furthermore, it provides a way for regulated...