Institutions can use tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral while keeping assets in third-party custody. Demand for yield-bearing collateral in crypto trading is increasing. Binance and Franklin Templeton have introduced an off-exchange program linked to tokenized money market funds. Eligible clients can trade on Binance while keeping their funds...
FCA Targets HTX Over Illegal Crypto Ads Aimed at UK Users
FCA sues HTX for illegal UK crypto ads; court allows serving offshore entities via alternative means. Social media and app blocks requested to stop HTX promotions; UK users still face risk. HTX on FCA warning list; consumers can’t use Ombudsman and funds may not be recoverable. The UK’s Financial Conduct...
Bitcoin Ransom Demand Emerges in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
Ransom notes demand up to $6M in Bitcoin in the Nancy Guthrie case as the FBI releases footage and confirms wallet activity. A reported Bitcoin ransom demand has surfaced in the case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of television anchor Savannah Guthrie. Media outlets received messages demanding millions of...
XRP Price Update: Eyes on $1.65, but a Drop to $0.90 Remains Possible
XRP price tests $1.65 resistance as Wave 4 relief fades and bearish daily structure keeps control of price action. Failure to hold above $1.65 could trigger a final decline toward key supports near $1.09 and $0.90 zones. Ichimoku and MACD remain bearish, showing slowing sell pressure but no confirmed trend...
Bitcoin Erases Post-Election Gains in $2.7B Leverage Flush
Bitcoin erases post-election gains after $2.7B in liquidations push BTC from $126K peak to near $60K before stabilizing around $70K. Bitcoin has erased all gains recorded after the November 2024 U.S. presidential election following a sharp selloff driven by heavy liquidations. More than $2.7 billion in leveraged positions were wiped...
Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 buildsstrong momentum as leading companiesconfirm participation
Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 is rapidly shaping up to become its most impactful edition to date. With the event taking place from June 22–28, 2026, Amsterdam is once againpreparing to welcome the international blockchain and digital asset industry for a full week ofconferences, side events, and business-driven networking. At the...
$70B Cross-Chain Volume Puts LayerZero at the Center of Tether’s Plan
Tether invests in LayerZero Labs as USDt0 surpasses $70B in cross-chain transfers, boosting stablecoin interoperability. Tether has announced a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs to strengthen its across blockchains and infrastructure. The decision follows strong adoption of USDt0, an omnichain token built using LayerZero technology. It stated that USDt0 has...
Goldman Sachs Reveals $2.3B Crypto Exposure via Spot ETFs
Goldman Sachs discloses $2.3B crypto exposure through spot ETFs, signaling rising institutional confidence, regulatory engagement, and expanding Wall Street involvement. Goldman Sachs has revealed $2.3B in crypto exposure through regulated spot ETFs. The disclosure reflects an increasing institutional involvement in digital assets. Moreover, the strategy does not involve direct token...
Robinhood Launches Layer 2 Blockchain Built on Arbitrum
Robinhood launches Robinhood Chain testnet on Arbitrum, enabling tokenized real world assets, and developer focused blockchain infrastructure. Robinhood has officially launched Robinhood Chain, a new Layer 2 blockchain built on Arbitrum technology. The network is also fully compatible with Ethereum and is targeting financial services and tokenized real-world assets. Meanwhile,...
Base App Drops Farcaster Social Feed as Wallet Shifts to Trading-Only Focus
Base App is cutting social features to position the wallet around direct onchain trading and asset activity. Base App is narrowing its product scope as it pushes deeper into onchain trading. The non-custodial wallet, previously known as Coinbase Wallet, has removed its Farcaster-powered social feed from the app. Changes reflect...