Blockchain Leaders Slam BIS for ‘Outdated and Dangerous’ Crypto Isolation Report
CoinFund and Lightspark executives criticize BIS for suggesting separation between crypto and mainstream finance. A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has triggered backlash from the blockchain community. The April 15 report calls for a clear “containment”…
Brazilian Authorities Seize Crypto in $2.3M Protection Racket Probe
A prison-orchestrated criminal network used crypto to extort and launder money from small auto businesses. Brazil’s Civil Police have revealed details of a protection racket and money laundering scheme that used cryptocurrency to disguise illicit gains, with more than $45,000…
Weekly Crypto Outlook: Mantra, Memecoin, and Pi Network in the Spotlight
As Bitcoin trades sideways and AI coins dominate headlines, other altcoins like Mantra, Memecoin, and Pi Network are facing major turning points this week. While most major cryptocurrencies stayed within a narrow range last week, artificial intelligence-focused tokens stood out,…
Weekly Recap — Strategy Adds 3,459 BTC, Kraken Expands Product Line, SEC Ends CyberKongz Probe
This week in Web3: institutions double down on Bitcoin, exchanges broaden their services, and regulators wrap up one high-profile NFT probe. Strategy Pushes BTC Holdings Past 530K With Latest Buy Continuing its Bitcoin buying streak, Strategy announced the acquisition of…
Voxies and Broccoli Rally Over 100% as Dogecoin Slips Into the Red
Altcoins Shine Amid Dogecoin Weakness While Dogecoin continues to edge lower, altcoins like Voxies (VOXEL) and Broccoli have stolen the spotlight with massive gains over the past 24 hours. VOXEL has surged 178.8%, now trading at $0.1166, up from just…
Shardeum Confirms May 5 Token Launch Following Postponements and Strategic Delay
After navigating delays and internal restructuring, Shardeum’s SHM token is now scheduled for a May 5 rollout. Shardeum, the next-generation layer 1 blockchain founded by Nischal Shetty, has confirmed that its long-anticipated token launch will happen on May 5, 2025….
MEXC and Korea University Launch $30M IgniteX Fund to Develop Global Web3 Talent
IgniteX to Fund Web3 Innovation Over the Next Five Years MEXC Ventures has unveiled IgniteX, a five-year, $30 million fund dedicated to supporting early-stage projects and developer talent across the Web3 ecosystem. The initiative was announced Thursday and marks a…
DeFi and Asset Tokenization—How Real Assets Go Digital
Want to understand how DeFi turns real-world assets into tradeable blockchain tokens? This article explains how the process works, what benefits it brings, and the token types involved. When blockchain comes up in conversation, people usually think of big-name cryptocurrencies…
VanEck’s Crypto Infrastructure ETF “NODE” Launches May 14 with Cayman Exposure Twist
Key Takeaways: VanEck’s Onchain Economy ETF Receives Green Light Asset manager VanEck has secured approval for its NODE ETF, which will begin trading on May 14, 2025. The fund aims to capture the growth of the crypto economy by investing…
Etherlink Surges Past $18M TVL as Apple Farm Rewards Drive DeFi Explosion
Apple Farm Campaign Supercharges Etherlink’s Growth Etherlink, the Tezos-native EVM Layer 2, has seen its TVL grow 12x in just weeks, crossing the $18 million mark. The catalyst? Apple Farm, a $3 million rewards program created to increase ecosystem participation…